Parliamentary Activity
Clarke Inquiry — 14 mentions in Parliament since Jul 2016
Award of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of the City of Durham to Inspector Dave Clarke BEM
That this House congratulates Inspector Dave Clarke BEM of Durham Constabulary on the prestigious award of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of the City of Durham, which specifically recognises his dedicated service within the Durham Police force area and his exceptional personal commitment to the local community; acknowledges his substantial contribution to improving community safety and engagement within the City of Durham, where he has actively supported initiatives to reduce crime and fo...
Scotland Men's national football team qualifies for 2026 World Cup
That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of the Scotland Men's national football team in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; notes the impressive performance against Denmark with a stunning 4-2 victory; commends in particular McTominay, Shankland, Tierney and McLean for scoring the winning goals; recognises the leadership of Steve Clarke as manager; and sends its best wishes for the rest of the tournament.
Sir Tom Clarke CBE
That this House commends Sir Tom Clarke CBE for his six years of service as Chair of Coatbridge Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Board of Trustees; notes that Sir Tom’s stellar career in public and community service spans six decades, with his chairmanship of the Coatbridge CAB succeeding a successful career in local government and thirty-three years as a Member of Parliament; praises the advice and assistance offered to residents of Coatbridge and its outlying villages by Coatbridge CAB’s staff ...
Hillingdon council's over 65 discount scheme
That this House congratulates Mr Ian Clarke for his campaign to expose age discrimination by the London Borough of Hillingdon in its reform of the council’s over 65 discount scheme, in which means testing was introduced in an arbitrary and discriminatory manner; considers that the council’s argument that the production and consideration of an impact assessment provides the legal cover for this discriminatory policy decision is neither legally nor morally convincing; for that reason urges the ...
Scottish national football team
That this House warmly congratulates the Scottish men’s national football team on their qualification for Euro 2024; further congratulates the team on reaching their second consecutive European championship; understands that Steve Clarke is the first manger in Scottish football history to achieve this feat; and wishes him and the squad all the best with their remaining games against Georgia and Norway and success for the tournament in Germany next year.
Penicuik Athletic FC's victory in the under-16s Girls Cup Final
That this House congratulates Penicuik Athletic FC on their 3-1 victory against Giffnock SC in the under-16s Girls Cup Final this week; further congratulates Caitlin Waterson, Emily Brown and Emily Reid on their goals during the game, as well as head coach Steven Clarke and the whole team; notes the club's history reaching back to 1888 and continued contributions to Scottish football over the years; recognises the extremely hard work the team has put into training; further notes the importanc...
Relegation of Kilmarnock FC
That this House expresses disappointment with the relegation of Kilmarnock FC from the Premiership, ending 28 years of consecutive top-flight football; notes that only Celtic, Motherwell and Aberdeen have remained longer in the top-flight; further notes that the latter two were spared relegation due to Falkirk not having a compliant ground; notes that when the club stayed up in the first season back on the last day of season 1993-94, managed by the late Tommy Burns, no-one would have forecast...
Scotland and the Euro 2020
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Men’s Team for their qualification to Euro 2020; welcomes the team qualifying for their first major finals tournament since World Cup 1998; notes that the team have now gone nine games unbeaten, with that streak beginning in October 2019; praises David Marshall for his save in the penalty shoot-out against Serbia in the Nations League play-off, ensuring the team’s qualification; applauds Ryan Christie on his 52nd minute goal to put Scotland ...
Gorbals Fair and covid-19
That this House congratulates the organisers of and participants in the Gorbals Fair, which took place on Saturday 6 June 2020; notes that as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, the Fair went ahead as a digital event on facebook; thanks Des Clarke for opening the Gorbals Fair and Southside MSP Nicola Sturgeon for her supporting message; appreciates that the parade was led by the Saint Francis Pipe Band in a suitably socially distanced manner; thanks Colin and Elsie Mackie from Friends of South...
Carol Clarke
That this House congratulates fair trade champion Carol Clarke on receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2019 Scottish Fair Trade Awards; notes that she achieved the recognition for her consistent outstanding commitment to fair trade in both a personal and professional capacity; understands that Carol has been campaigning for fair trade and trade justice for more than 20 years as part of the Hamilton Fair Trade Group, the Scottish Fair Trade Forum and Justice and Peace Scotland; r...
Death of former Councillor Willie Clarke
That this House notes with great sadness the passing of former Councillor Willie Clarke at the age of 84; records its gratitude for Willie's 43 years of unbroken service as a Councillor in Fife; notes in particular his place in history as Scotland's last Communist Councillor; pays tribute to his dedication as a representative of the communities of Ballingry and Lochore, his continued involvement in the life of these communities after his health forced him to retire as a Councillor, his courag...
GAY HUSSAR RESTAURANT SOHO
That this House regrets the decision of Corus Hotels to close the Gay Hussar restaurant in Greek Street, Soho, London; recalls that for over 65 years this London dining landmark has hosted generations of politicians, journalists, cartoonists and bon vivants of all descriptions; further recalls that the Gay Hussar has hosted those such as Michael Foot, Kenneth Clarke, Tom Driberg, Aneurin Bevan, Barbara Castle, as well as TS Eliot, Michael Palin and Mick Jagger; applauds the sentiments of Sir...
RETIREMENT OF COUNCILLOR WILLIE CLARKE
That this House recognises, in the spirit of Jo Cox's appreciation for collaborative politics, the outstanding contribution by Councillor Willie Clarke to his local community in Fife; understands that, following a career as a miner at the Seafield Pit in Kirkcaldy, Mr Clarke was elected as a councillor for the Ballingry area in 1973; notes that he held the Ballingry seat until 1996, when he was elected as Councillor for the Benarty area of Fife following local government reorganisation; highl...