As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Motion text
That this House notes that the Largs Viking Festival began in 1980 as a celebration of the 1263 Battle of Largs and to celebrate and promote the strong historical importance of Largs in defeating the Vikings in Scotland; further notes the importance of Vikings to Largs as evidenced by the number of references to Vikings around Largs, including the famous monument popularly known as The Pencil which commemorates the battle, the Vikingar, an interactive exhibit of Viking tales and myths, and the many street names around the town; pays tribute to the strong local commitment that has enabled this event to grow from a small celebration into a popular annual week-long festival featuring battle re-enactments and the ceremonial burning of the Longboat; recognises that the festival plays an important role in highlighting the historical significance of Largs in defeating the Vikings; and congratulates all those involved in the organisation of the Largs Viking Festival for its continuing success, and wishes the new Viking Festival Committee well for the Festival in 2009 and beyond.
Signatures (36)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Clark, Ms Katy
Labour
Signed on
31 March 2009
Fisher, Mark
Labour
Signed on
31 March 2009
Swire, Mr Hugo
Conservative
Signed on
31 March 2009
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 March 2009
MacNeil, Mr Angus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
31 March 2009
Osborne, Sandra
Labour
Signed on
31 March 2009
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Anderson, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
5 May 2009
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
31 March 2009
Campbell, Sir Menzies
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 April 2009
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on
24 April 2009
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on
2 April 2009
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2009
Devine, Jim
Labour
Signed on
20 April 2009
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on
20 April 2009
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on
23 April 2009
Hamilton, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
20 April 2009
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 April 2009
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 April 2009
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 April 2009
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2009
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on
22 April 2009
Jenkins, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on
30 April 2009
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2009
Lazarowicz, Mark
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2009
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 April 2009
Mason, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 April 2009
McDonnell, Dr Alasdair
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
20 April 2009
Prentice, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2009
Rennie, Willie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 May 2009
Riordan, Mrs Linda
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2009
Roy, Lindsay
Labour
Signed on
23 April 2009
Salmond, Mr Alex
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 April 2009
Sarwar, Mr Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2009
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2009
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on
2 April 2009
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.