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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2727: tabled on 25 September 2019

Tabled in the 2017-19 session.

This motion has been signed by 17 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2019 marked the 60th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster; recognises that forty-seven men lost their lives in the disaster; notes the impact that it had on the local community, particularly on the families of the men who lost their lives; commends the work of the Auchengeich Memorial Committee in organising this year's commemoration events which took place on 15 September 2019; and thanks the local community for their continued support of the friends and families of those who lost their lives.

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.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.