Motion text
That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club on its participation in this year's Amnesty International Football Welcomes campaign; recognises that the campaign, now in its third year, highlights the role of refugee players in UK football and the important part football clubs can play in welcoming refugees and people seeking asylum into their local communities, and in helping them settle into a new country and culture; commends Celtic Football Club for offering free tickets and stadium tours to refugees and people seeking asylum living locally; applauds Amnesty International for their excellent initiative; and thanks all other clubs taking part in this year's campaign for their participation.
Signatures (12)
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.
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 May 2019
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 May 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 May 2019
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 May 2019
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 May 2019
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 May 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 May 2019
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2019
McGinn, Conor
Labour
Signed on
29 May 2019
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2019
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 June 2019
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 June 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.