Motion · S1M-01767 · 19 Mar 2001
Threatened Loss of Scotland's International Sportsmen and Women
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern that Peter Nicol, the world number one squash player, is reported to be considering transferring to play for England instead of Scotland; considers that Mr Nicol, born in Inverurie, has an exemplary record as a professional and international player, and as an ambassador for Scotland, having won, among other top level successes, a Commonwealth Gold Medal for Scotland in 1998; notes that the decision to transfer to England is being considered with regret, and would result from Scotland’s lack of financial support for top players, and urges sportscotland and the Scottish Executive to do everything within their power to make available the resources necessary to ensure that Scotland’s top sportsmen and women do not have to transfer allegiance to ensure that their careers can be sustained.
Supporters (17)
- Adam Ingram 19 Mar 2001
- Ian Jenkins 19 Mar 2001
- Gil Paterson 19 Mar 2001
- Mr Lloyd Quinan 19 Mar 2001
- Irene McGugan 22 Mar 2001
- Fiona McLeod 23 Mar 2001
- Shona Robison 26 Mar 2001
- Alex Neil 27 Mar 2001
- Andrew Wilson 27 Mar 2001
- Donald Gorrie 28 Mar 2001
- Richard Lochhead 28 Mar 2001
- Sandra White 29 Mar 2001
- Roseanna Cunningham 4 Apr 2001
- Brian Adam 6 Apr 2001
- Dr Winnie Ewing 24 Apr 2001
- Fergus Ewing 25 Apr 2001
- Jamie Stone 26 Apr 2001
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.