Parliamentary Activity
Scott Inquiry — 53 mentions in Parliament since Apr 2016
Chief Constable’s Bravery Award, Clackmannanshire officers
That this House congratulates Sergeant Niall MacKinnon, Sergeant Scott McElroy, Sergeant Anthony O’Reilly, Constable Tony Thompson and Constable Stewart Murdoch on receiving the Chief Constable’s Bravery Award; recognises their outstanding courage and professionalism in unarming and arresting a gunman in Clackmannanshire, actions which undoubtedly prevented serious injury or loss of life; and commends their dedication to protecting the public and upholding the highest standards of policing.
Shona Donaldson Award
That this House welcomes the Shona Donaldson Award at Spynie Care Home in Elgin, created in memory of Shona Donaldson, former Deputy Manager at the home; notes that the Award is intended to recognise a member of staff who goes above and beyond in service to residents, by celebrating the excellence of social care staff and the importance of workplace culture in care settings; and congratulates Maggie Scott, home manager, on winning the award.
Hannah Reast and her family’s cricketing achievements
That this House congratulates 14-year-old Hannah Reast on her selection to represent England in Under-17s indoor cricket in India; notes that Hannah is part of England’s Emerging Performance Player Pathway and has captained Derbyshire County; further notes her outstanding performance this summer in senior cricket, finishing as the second-highest wicket taker in her league; celebrates the achievements of her father Scott Reast, who recently achieved Butterley United Cricket Club’s highest indi...
Scott & Fyfe at the Courier Business Awards 2025
That this House congratulates Scott & Fyfe, based in Tayport, on winning the Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by SSEN Transmission, at the Courier Business Awards 2025; notes the company’s proud 161-year history of innovation, from its early days producing cotton and linen fabrics for boats on the River Tay, through to its pioneering work in the jute industry, and now as a global leader in the design and manufacture of technical textiles and composite materials; recognises the compa...
St Andrews Men’s Shed
That this House congratulates St Andrews Men’s Shed for being named the East Coast (North) regional winner in the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025; recognises the remarkable achievement of transforming a once-empty site at Craigtoun Country Park into a vibrant, purpose-built community hub, featuring a fully functional workshop, social spaces, accessible facilities, gardens, and a developing orchard, all driven by the dedication of its members and the support of the wider local comm...
Celebrating 30 years of Livingston Football Club and their return to the Scottish Premiership
That this House congratulates Livingston Football Club on marking the 30th anniversary of their identity and home in Livingston, a milestone first recognised in 1995 when the club, having relocated from Edinburgh, was renamed and firmly established at Almondvale Stadium; recognises the club’s storied history since then, including rapid ascent through the divisions, entry into the Scottish Premier League in 2001, a memorable 2004 League Cup triumph, and a resilient return to Scotland’s top fli...
Celebrating the completion of the Cuddies Lane mural in Colinton
That this House congratulates artist Chris Rutterford and the Colinton Amenity Association on the successful completion of the new mural on Cuddies Lane in Colinton, Edinburgh; recognises the mural as a significant addition to the cultural and historical landscape of the area, celebrating the 600-year-old village’s heritage through a beautifully rendered period scene; commends the support of funders including many local residents, businesses, the City of Edinburgh Council, Sustrans and the Re...
Lochaber Young Writers
That this House congratulates Harriet Spencer and Niamh Wright, pupils at Ardnamurchan High School, on their outstanding achievements in the 2024–25 Rotary Young Writer competition; notes that Harriet won the senior category and Niamh the intermediate category at local level, before progressing to the Rotary District level representing over 90 clubs across southern Scotland, where Harriet was awarded runner-up in the senior category and Niamh won the intermediate category; further notes that ...
One hundredth anniversary of the Royal Research Ship Discovery
That this House celebrates the one hundredth anniversary of the designation of the internationally significant Discovery as a Royal Research Ship (RRS); notes that the Discovery was first launched by the Dundee Shipbuilders Company in 1901 and carried Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton and their crew to the Antarctic on their Discovery Expedition from 1901 until 1904; recognises the continued importance of the RRS Discovery to the city of Dundee as both a museum and a visitor attraction; ...
Scottish Rugby and the British and Irish Lions
That this House congratulates Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe of Edinburgh Rugby on their selection for the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of their tour to Australia; also congratulates Scott Cummings, Zander Fagerson, Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Finn Russell and Sione Tuipulotu from the Scottish Men's national team on their selection; commends the six players making their debut for the Lions on this tour; further commends the coaching staff, medical staff and physiotherapists, an...
Glasgow Warriors and the British and Irish Lions tour selection
That this House congratulates Scott Cummings, Zander Fagerson, Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu on their selection for the British and Irish Lions touring squad; commends Glasgow Warriors Rugby Club, based in Glasgow West for producing the joint-second highest number of players selected for the touring squad and for setting a club record for British and Irish Lions squad selection; notes that these selections reward the hard work of the players who have each contributed significantly to Glasgow ...
Oaklands College success in sport and academia
That this House recognises the outstanding work being carried out by Oaklands College in fostering sporting, academic and vocational excellence; commends the College for its longstanding commitment to developing talent and providing students with exceptional opportunities since 1921, most recently exemplified by the establishment of the Sports High Performance Centre; notes the College’s role in supporting elite athletes, with distinguished alumni such as Paralympic Champion Olivia Breen, Oly...
The Courier Food and Drink Awards shortlist
That this House congratulates nine North East Fife businesses and chefs on being shortlisted for The Courier Food and Drink Awards in partnership with Barnetts Dundee; recognises The Boudingait in Cupar being nominated for Bar of the Year, Futtle in Anstruther and The St Andrews Brewing Company for Brewer of the Year, The Adamson in St Andrews for Chef of the Year, Craw’s Nest in Pittenweem for Community Champion, Baern in Anstruther and The Rhynd Café in Leuchars for Independent Café of the ...
Heart of the Game charity match raises funds for mental health
That this House congratulates Kieren Mooney, a lifelong Alloa Athletic fan, on the success of the Heart of the Game charity football match, which raised £6,600 for the Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH); notes that the event not only provided an entertaining 6-4 match but, more importantly, served as a platform to promote discussions around mental health, break down stigmas, and encourage openness; recognises the efforts of all participants, including organisers and players, who shared ...
Sale of the Observer newspaper
That this House expresses serious concerns about the speed of the process and the substantive issues at stake in relation to the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media; considers that The Observer, first published in 1791, is a historical national institution known as a source of quality journalism which must be protected for future generations; believes that the deal appears to be being rushed through, without due consideration of alternatives; regrets that the Guardian Me...
Duncan Scott at Scottish Swimming Awards 2024
That this House congratulates Duncan Scott on being named Swimmer of the Year at the Scottish Swimming Awards 2024; notes that Scott further cemented his legacy as Scotland’s most decorated Olympian with his outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he won a gold medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay and a silver medal in the 200m medley singles event; further congratulates coaches Steven Tigg and Bradley Hay on their deserved recognition as joint recipients of the Coach o...
Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games
That this House notes the outstanding achievements of the 34 Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games; celebrates the 13 medals won by Scottish athletes including gold medallists Scott Brash, Duncan Scott and Sholto Carnegie, silver medallists Jack Carlin, Neah Evans and Josh Kerr and bronze medallists Rowan McKellar, Beth Potter and Nicole Yeargin; highlights the importance of sustained funding for a wide range of sports to build upon these achievements and support future generations; an...
Northern Ireland Olympians 2024
That this House notes the outstanding success at the Paris Olympic Games of athletes from Northern Ireland, with many achieving personal bests and six athletes winning medals including Hannah Scott and Jack McMillan with gold, Rebecca Shorten with silver for Team GB, Daniel Wiffin with gold and bronze, Rhys McClenaghan with gold, and Philip Doyle with silver for Team Ireland; expresses the hope that funding can continue to be made available so that these successes can be built upon for the fu...
FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup
That this House notes the success of the Northern Ireland Powerchair team in the Powerchair World Cup 2023, that was held in Olympic Park Sydney, Australia; further notes the team's incredible achievement in coming 9th overall in the World cup and their fantastic result beating the Republic of Ireland 3-0; highlights the consistent efforts of Northern Ireland Powerchair Coach Michael Hilland and his son Scott, who is the captain of the team; highlights the hours put into practicing for the ma...
Rowing gold medallist, Hannah Scott
That this House notes the tremendous performance by the Great Britain team at the World Rowing Championships in September 2023, including the women's quadruple sculls who won gold by 0.67 seconds, Hannah Scott from Coleraine being one of the team, following in the footsteps of other medal winning British rowing athletes from the town in recent years which have included brothers Richard and Peter Chambers and Alan Campbell, demonstrating an astonishing achievement at the highest levels of rowi...
Elfyn Evans and the Rally of Finland
That this House congratulates Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott Martin on winning the Rally of Finland held in August; notes that they are now placed second in the World Rally Championship; wishes Elfyn and Scott well for the remaining four events; and hopes they will win the Rally World Championship.
Alyson Bell, U23 European Championships
That this House congratulates Alyson Bell, the 19-year-old Glasgow Jaguars athlete, on her stunning success at the Under 23 European Championships hosted in Finland from 13 July to 16 July; highlights that Alyson won gold as part of Team GB for the 4x100m relay race, with the quartet consisting of Alyson, Cassie-Ann Pemberton, Amy Hunt and Aleeya Sibbons; recognises that Alyson was the third to run during the relay and passed the baton expertly to Sibbons; understands that the quartet not onl...
DD8 Music in Kirriemuir
That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and operated by DD8, which celebrates the life and legacy of former AC/DC frontman and son of Kirriemuir, Bon Scott; recognises the cultural and financial value of BonFest to Kirriemuir, and to Scotland ...
Knox Academy's fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust
That this House congratulates pupils, staff and parents from Knox Academy in Haddington, East Lothian, on raising more than £4,500 by participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust; understands that the contenders ran and raised money in support of a student who was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer in October 2022; notes that the goal was to raise £3,000, and that pupils and staff had previously tackled the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in aid of East L...
Scotland men’s national football team
That this House congratulates the Scotland men’s national team’s 2-0 victory over Spain in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture; applauds Scott McTominay on his two goals to secure all three points; acknowledges that the victory made it two wins from two games and that Scotland sit atop the group table; notes that the result marks the first defeat Spain have encountered in European Championship qualifying since 2014; regrets that coverage of the men’s national team and their success requir...