Motion · S1M-01272 · 24 Oct 2000
Govan Shipyard
The motion
That the Parliament notes that the BAe Systems Govan shipyard is in the running for major Ministry of Defence orders; welcomes the recent decision of BAe management to share work for the Scotstoun sister yard with Govan until spring; praises the yard’s strong reputation for Clyde-built quality; recognises it as the major employer at the heart of Govan; acknowledges that work is vital to secure the yard’s future for its skilled and dedicated workforce; encourages the Scottish Executive to continue making the case for Govan in representations to Her Majesty's Government; appreciates the efforts of MSPs, Scottish MPs and trade unions working together in campaigning for the Govan yard, and expresses total support for the Govan shipyard in bidding for current orders and future work.
Supporters (25)
- Malcolm Chisholm 25 Oct 2000
- Cathie Craigie 25 Oct 2000
- Trish Godman 25 Oct 2000
- Janis Hughes 25 Oct 2000
- Johann Lamont 25 Oct 2000
- Ken Macintosh 25 Oct 2000
- Paul Martin 25 Oct 2000
- Mr John McAllion 25 Oct 2000
- Duncan McNeil 25 Oct 2000
- Mary Mulligan 25 Oct 2000
- Cathy Peattie 25 Oct 2000
- Margaret Smith 25 Oct 2000
- Scott Barrie 26 Oct 2000
- Rhoda Grant 26 Oct 2000
- Hugh Henry 26 Oct 2000
- Margaret Jamieson 26 Oct 2000
- Dr Richard Simpson 26 Oct 2000
- Robert Brown 31 Oct 2000
- Tommy Sheridan 1 Nov 2000
- John Home Robertson 2 Nov 2000
- Nora Radcliffe 2 Nov 2000
- Mr David Davidson 7 Nov 2000
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 8 Nov 2000
- Michael McMahon 13 Nov 2000
- Bill Aitken 16 Nov 2000
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.