Motion text
That this House congratulates Jock McInnes on his nomination for induction into the British Boxers’ Hall of Fame in 2026; recognises this well-deserved honour as a testament to his outstanding lifetime of service to the Ex-Boxers’ Associations across the UK; pays tribute to his tireless fundraising work on behalf of the boxing community, having organised and administrated numerous charity challenges both in the UK and internationally; highlights his extraordinary efforts which have included Tandem Skydiving, climbing Mount Kinabalu, trekking across the Sahara Desert, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Mount Toubkal and Moldoveanu, enduring the Gobi Desert and the Nepal experience, undertaking a fire walk, and most recently scaling Mont Etna, with a fundraising trek in Italy planned for November; further acknowledges Jock’s unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy, camaraderie and welfare of former boxers; notes with pride that Jock is the first individual from Perth and Kinross to receive this national recognition; commends his invaluable contribution to British boxing, both in and out of the ring; and further recognises the inspiration he provides to younger generations through his example of commitment, resilience and community spirit, ensuring the enduring values of boxing continue to thrive beyond the sport itself.
Signatures (6)
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.
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 October 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 October 2025
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 October 2025
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 October 2025
Doogan, Dave
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 November 2025
Leadbitter, Graham
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 January 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.