Motion text
That this House notes that 2 January 2021 will be the 50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster which killed 66 people and injured over 200 people; notes that this was the worst football disaster in Britain until the Hillsborough disaster in 1989; notes that all 66 who died on 2 January 1971 were aged under 50 years of age, including five schoolmates from the town of Markinch in Fife; remembers all those who died and expresses continued sympathies and prayers with the families who lost loved ones; and further notes that the disaster is commemorated with a statue at Ibrox stadium; recognises the major changes to football stadia design and standards and that spectator safety is always paramount in enjoying sport.
Signatures (48)
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.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 December 2020
McCabe, Steve
Labour
Signed on
30 December 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Doogan, Dave
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 December 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 January 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
6 January 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
11 January 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
11 January 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 January 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 January 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 January 2021
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2021
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 January 2021
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 January 2021
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 January 2021
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 January 2021
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
19 January 2021
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
11 May 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.