Early Day Motion
Ross Cowie, Point of Light Award
(12 Signatures)
14 May 2024
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House recognises the achievements and hard work of Ross Cowie who is a recipient of the Point of Light Reward for his work with the Lucky2BHere charity that he founded on the Isle of Skye in 2009; congratulates him and all of the others involved in Lucky2BHere for …
Early Day Motion
50th anniversary of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
(10 Signatures)
24 Oct 2023
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, on its 50th anniversary; recognises that from humble beginnings in an unused barn, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has become a centre of excellence, providing world-class education, research and cultural opportunities to thousands of students from …
Early Day Motion
Strictly Come Dancing winner 2022
(12 Signatures)
20 Dec 2022
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates renowned wildlife photographer and television presenter Hamza Yassin and his dance partner Jowita Przystal on winning Strictly Come Dancing 2022; acknowledges the hard work, commitment and impressive dancing skills shown by all contestants on the show; welcomes Sudanese-born Hamza’s decision to make his home in Scotland …
Early Day Motion
Passing of Jimmy O'Rourke
(17 Signatures)
15 Nov 2022
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
This House notes with sadness the passing of Jimmy O’Rourke at the age of 76 at his home in Edinburgh; recalls that Jimmy became the youngest ever player to play for Hibernian aged 16 years and 85 days in 1962, a record that stood until 2004; further recalls that he …
Early Day Motion
John Stevenson of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Service
(14 Signatures)
15 Jul 2022
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates John Stevenson after a remarkable 41 years of service with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team; recognises the level of affection that John is held in by his colleagues, the wider community and the many people that he has rescued during his service; acknowledges that, having spent 12 …
Early Day Motion
Scout District of Ross, Skye and Lochalsh
(9 Signatures)
27 Oct 2021
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House thanks the work of volunteers within the Scout Association and in particular those in the Scout District of Ross, Skye and Lochalsh; acknowledges Scouting provides a fun and safe activity, open to all our young people regardless of background and that this has been especially important to …
Early Day Motion
Kinlochshiel Shinty Club Camanachd Cup winners
(6 Signatures)
18 Oct 2021
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Kinlochshiel Shinty Club on its historic victory at this year’s Camanachd Cup Final, where players lifted the title for the first time in the club’s 63-year history after an impressive 3-1 triumph against 2015 cup winners Lovat; commends the performances of team members, particularly captain …
Early Day Motion
Bahraini children abused and subjected to threats of rape and electric shock
(23 Signatures)
22 Apr 2021
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House views with grave concern revelations made by the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy and Human Rights Watch on 10 March 2021 regarding human rights violations against 13 detained children in Bahrain; notes that Husain Abdulrasool, Fares Husain, Mohammed Jafar and Sayed Hasan Ameen were convicted on …
Early Day Motion
Applecross helipad
(7 Signatures)
13 Apr 2021
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the community of Applecross as they build a helipad to serve the local community; recognizes Heather Teale who started the campaign for the helipad after the tragic death of her daughter Bethany Walker; commends Dr Chris Ward, the HELP appeal charity and its chief executive Robert …
Early Day Motion
Travellers' Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions
(17 Signatures)
12 Jan 2021
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Travellers' Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI, 2020, No. 1412), dated 3 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 December 2020, be annulled.