Motion · S1M-00750 · 6 Apr 2000
Govan Shipyard
The motion
That the Parliament notes that the BAE Systems Govan shipyard is in the running for a major order to build roll-on roll–off ferries for the Ministry of Defence; recognises that this order will guarantee work for up to five years and allow the yard to take on apprentices for the first time in three years; praises the yard’s strong reputation for Clyde built quality as the major employer at the heart of Govan; acknowledges that this order is vital to secure the yard’s future for its skilled and dedicated workforce; understands the equal importance of the order for the sister yard at Scotstoun as outfitter, and expresses total support for the Govan shipyard in bidding for this order and future work.
Supporters (27)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 10 Apr 2000
- Michael McMahon 11 Apr 2000
- Duncan McNeil 11 Apr 2000
- Brian Adam 12 Apr 2000
- Lord James Douglas-Hamilton 12 Apr 2000
- Patricia Ferguson 12 Apr 2000
- Cathy Jamieson 12 Apr 2000
- Des McNulty 12 Apr 2000
- Robin Harper 13 Apr 2000
- Johann Lamont 13 Apr 2000
- Nicola Sturgeon 17 Apr 2000
- Bill Aitken 18 Apr 2000
- Irene Oldfather 19 Apr 2000
- Mr David Davidson 20 Apr 2000
- Hugh Henry 20 Apr 2000
- David Mundell 20 Apr 2000
- Trish Godman 25 Apr 2000
- Dorothy-Grace Elder 26 Apr 2000
- Donald Gorrie 26 Apr 2000
- Christine Grahame 26 Apr 2000
- Michael Russell 26 Apr 2000
- Andrew Wilson 26 Apr 2000
- Margaret Jamieson 27 Apr 2000
- Paul Martin 27 Apr 2000
- Elaine Smith 27 Apr 2000
- Kay Ullrich 27 Apr 2000
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 28 Apr 2000
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.