Terence McCourt MBE

That this House congratulates Terence McCourt on being awarded an MBE for services to veterans in Scotland as part of the King’s Birthday Honours this year; thanks Mr McCourt, a former Parachute Regiment veteran and British Army Recruiting Sergeant, for his service to the country; recognises the important work he now does supporting veterans and their families in his role as the Secretary of the Glasgow Branch of the Parachute Regimental Association; and commends Mr McCourt for his fundraising initiatives, which have resulted in more than £500,000 being raised for the Soldiers’, Sailors’, and Airmen’s Families Association over the past 25 years.