Motion · S2M-04060 · 3 Mar 2006
Commonwealth Day 2006
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the valuable role of the Commonwealth in strengthening relationships between nations across the world; welcomes the continued contribution of Scotland and its people to those relationships; reaffirms its support for the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA); notes that this year the CPA Scotland Branch and the Scottish Executive have, as a key focus, continued to develop relationships with Malawi; notes Scotland’s longstanding work, particularly in the area of health, throughout the Commonwealth, and commends the theme of Commonwealth Day this year, “Health and Vitality – the Commonwealth Challenge”, which highlights the relevance of health, as illustrated in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
Supporters (16)
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6 Mar 2006
- Alex Neil 6 Mar 2006
- Mike Pringle 6 Mar 2006
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 6 Mar 2006
- Bill Aitken 7 Mar 2006
- Donald Gorrie 7 Mar 2006
- Iain Smith 7 Mar 2006
- Karen Whitefield 7 Mar 2006
- Mr Brian Monteith 8 Mar 2006
- Mr David Davidson 9 Mar 2006
- Irene Oldfather 9 Mar 2006
- Dennis Canavan 13 Mar 2006
- Ted Brocklebank 14 Mar 2006
- Jamie Stone 14 Mar 2006
- Nora Radcliffe 15 Mar 2006
- Linda Fabiani 16 Mar 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.