Stevenson Backs Control Arms Campaign

Oxfam in Scotland has welcomed the decision of Banff and Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson, to join their Control Arms campaign. The global campaign, organised by Oxfam and Amnesty International, calls for tighter controls on the arms trade through an International Arms Trade Treaty.

Mr Stevenson has shown his support for the campaign by getting his photo taken for the global ‘million faces’ photo petition and has encouraged local people to follow his example.

Supporting the campaign, Mr Stevenson said:

“I am happy to support this campaign. I receive numerous representations from my constituents and SNP supporters on this and similar issues. I know that my Westminster colleagues have also supported a Parliamentary motion calling for a legally-binding International Arms Treaty.

“The petition organised by Oxfam has already been supported by many tens of thousands of people throughout the world including MPs, MSPs, Scots celebrities, John Hannah and Daniela Nardini, and Dunblane parent and anti-gun campaigner Mick North.”

Oxfam campaigner, Kate Kirton, added:

“Oxfam welcomes Stewart Stevenson MSP’s support for an Arms Trade Treaty. The arms trade is out of control. One person is killed every minute by arms. It is a global problem with horrific local consequences – and it is poor people who suffer the most.

“An international Arms Trade Treaty is desperately needed to stop the flow of arms to those who use them illegally and to help make all our societies safer. The people of Banff and Buchan can make a real difference by getting behind the campaign and adding their voice to the global call to control arms.”