Motion text
That this House congratulates the community of Bute on winning the TSB Community Heroes award at the Pride of Scotland awards 2020, for the support and kindness shown to Syrian refugees fleeing their war torn country and seeking to make a new life in Scotland; recognises that the people of Bute opened their hearts to the Syrian families, many of who were suffering from trauma and had to flee with little or no possessions, by providing them with both emotional and practical support throughout; acknowledges the vital role played by Argyll and Bute Council’s Refugee Resettlement Group in coordinating an island wide, multi-agency response to integrate the Syrian families into the local community; recognises that many Syrian families are now happy and settled on the island with some running their own successful businesses, others finding employment in local industries and young people attending local schools before moving on to further and higher education; recognises that the people of Bute have led the way in demonstrating that people from different cultures living together serves only to enrich a community; and calls on the UK government to look to Bute as a positive, shining example of what can happen when a community comes together to provide refuge to people whose lives are in danger in their own country.
Signatures (11)
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.
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 January 2021
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 January 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 January 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 January 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 January 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 January 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 January 2021
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 January 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
27 January 2021
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 February 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.