Motion text
That this House regrets the difficult decision to close Murrayfield Ice Rink for the foreseeable future; recognises its historical importance at the heart of local community life since it opened to the public in 1952; further recognises its necessity to the sporting and tourism industry as home to Scottish ice hockey champions, the Murrayfield Racers; applauds the achievement of Murrayfield to successfully provide training opportunities to athletes, including European Championship medallists; notes that it is the only permanent ice rink in Edinburgh; further notes the benefits of ice skating to both physical and mental health; expresses deep concern over potential job losses and the impact on affected individuals and their families; and calls for necessary funding to be made available to safeguard the ice rink for the employment and enjoyment of future generations.
Signatures (8)
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.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2020
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 October 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2020
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2020
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.