Motion text
That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Refugee Council and commends its decades of vital work supporting people fleeing conflict and persecution; notes its beginnings in 1985 aiding refugees from Vietnam and its continued support for those displaced by crises in Bosnia, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine and beyond; recognises the positive impact of refugee communities on Scottish society; and affirms the importance of building a welcoming, compassionate Scotland for all who seek safety.
Signatures (22)
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.
Rhodes, Martin
Labour
Signed on
27 May 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 June 2025
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2025
McNally, Frank
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2025
Baker, Richard
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2025
Burke, Maureen
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 June 2025
Ferguson, Patricia
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2025
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 June 2025
Leishman, Brian
Labour
Signed on
11 June 2025
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
11 June 2025
Leadbitter, Graham
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 June 2025
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2025
Arthur, Dr Scott
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2025
Jones, Lillian
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2025
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2025
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2025
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2025
Sullivan, Kirsteen
Labour
Signed on
18 June 2025
Kane, Chris
Labour
Signed on
19 June 2025
McAllister, Douglas
Labour
Signed on
23 June 2025
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.