Motion · S1M-01786 · 23 Mar 2001

Burning of Effigies and Fishing Vessel Log Books

Lodged by Elaine Thomson Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the burning of fishing vessel log books at demonstrations in Peterhead and Hopeman on 12 March 2001; notes that the press release advertising these demonstrations was issued by the SNP; condemns the destruction of log books and in particular, the burning of effigies of the Deputy Minister for Rural Development, Rhona Brankin, at those demonstrations, and calls upon Alex Salmond and Margaret Ewing as local MSPs to condemn those actions and to apologise for their party’s role in promoting those demonstrations.

Supporters (14)

Rhoda Grant 26 Mar 2001
Kate Maclean 27 Mar 2001
Mary Mulligan 27 Mar 2001
Irene Oldfather 27 Mar 2001
Mike Watson 27 Mar 2001
Scott Barrie 28 Mar 2001
Trish Godman 28 Mar 2001
John Home Robertson 28 Mar 2001
Elaine Murray 28 Mar 2001
Maureen Macmillan 29 Mar 2001
Michael McMahon 2 Apr 2001
Dr Sylvia Jackson 3 Apr 2001
Jamie Stone 26 Apr 2001
Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 30 Apr 2001

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.