Motion text
That this House recognises the generosity of Joan Muir for gifting a rare collection of the complete works of Robert Burns in braille to the University of Glasgow; commends Bill Nolan, the Irvine Burns Club Secretary, for his part in the decision to offer the collection in perpetuity to the University's Centre for Robert Burns where they shall be preserved and more importantly, utilised; honours the importance of braille history and Ms Muir's and Mr Nolan's significant role in furthering braille accessibility and education to the blind community; and celebrates the enjoyment of Robert Burns' poetry and philosophy.
Signatures (23)
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.
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 December 2017
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2017
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2017
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 November 2017
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
6 December 2017
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 December 2017
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2018
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
29 November 2017
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 November 2017
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2017
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2017
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
29 November 2017
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 November 2017
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.