Motion text
That this House congratulates Coventry on being named as the UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises the fantastic and passionate campaign that the town of Paisley led as they attempted to secure this prestigious title; thanks the people of Paisley for getting behind the campaign, including the hard work of all those who were behind the bid, in particular, Bid Director, Jean Cameron, who steered this community-led campaign; notes the cultural contribution that Paisley has had on the UK and will continues to have; and wishes Coventry all the best as it moves forward as the UK's City of Culture in 2021.
Signatures (29)
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.
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Black, Mhairi
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 December 2017
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
13 December 2017
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Masterton, Paul
Conservative
Signed on
12 December 2017
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
McDonald, Stuart C.
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2017
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 December 2017
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2017
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2017
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.