Motion text
That this House notes that 2 July 2022 marks the 100th International Day of Co-operatives; further notes that this year’s theme is ‘Co-operatives Build a Better World’ – echoing the theme of the UN International Year of Co-operatives a decade ago, which showcased the unique contribution of co-operatives to making the world a better place; acknowledges that co-operatives and mutuals are a form of business owned and run by members and that they can help develop communities and the economy; further acknowledges that the earliest record of a co-operative comes from Fenwick, Scotland in 1761 when local weavers formed the Fenwick Weavers' Society, and in modern form they have existed since 1844, when cotton mill workers in Rochdale formed the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers; and recognises the importance of the co-operative sector in Scotland, particularly in community energy, and the key role co-operatives will have in ensuring that net zero targets are met.
Signatures (14)
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
1 July 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 July 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 July 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 July 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
6 July 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
6 July 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
6 July 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
6 July 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
8 July 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2022
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 July 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 July 2022
Grady, Patrick
Independent
Signed on
20 July 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.