Motion · S2M-04881 · 27 Sep 2006

A Welcome Back for the Co-op Dividend

Lodged by Christine May Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the Co-operative Group’s new membership scheme which will extend membership of the business in Scotland to a projected 494,000 people by 2008 and 846,000 by 2012; notes that these members will share in the profits of the Co-operative Group, derived from a wide range of sectors from financial services to travel and food retail; further notes that members will be able to have a say in the business through involvement in its democratic structures; recognises the encouragement given to members to help their communities and campaign for a better world; commends the Co-op for its continued support for reducing food miles, ethical trading and local produce, and further welcomes its unwavering support for values such as self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality and solidarity and ethical values such as openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.