Motion · S2M-04881 · 27 Sep 2006
A Welcome Back for the Co-op Dividend
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)
- Mark Ballard 29 Sep 2006
- Scott Barrie 29 Sep 2006
- Sarah Boyack 29 Sep 2006
- Bill Butler 29 Sep 2006
- Rob Gibson 29 Sep 2006
- Robin Harper 29 Sep 2006
- Ken Macintosh 29 Sep 2006
- Michael McMahon 29 Sep 2006
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 29 Sep 2006
- Elaine Murray 29 Sep 2006
- Murray Tosh 29 Sep 2006
- Cathie Craigie 2 Oct 2006
- Frances Curran 2 Oct 2006
- Jim Mather 2 Oct 2006
- John Swinburne 2 Oct 2006
- Mr Jim Wallace 2 Oct 2006
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 3 Oct 2006
- Trish Godman 3 Oct 2006
- Donald Gorrie 3 Oct 2006
- Carolyn Leckie 3 Oct 2006
- Mr Frank McAveety 3 Oct 2006
- Dave Petrie 3 Oct 2006
- Nora Radcliffe 3 Oct 2006
- Jamie Stone 3 Oct 2006
- Shiona Baird 4 Oct 2006
- Marlyn Glen 4 Oct 2006
- Marilyn Livingstone 4 Oct 2006
- Mr David Davidson 5 Oct 2006
- Mary Mulligan 5 Oct 2006
- Irene Oldfather 6 Oct 2006
- Cathy Peattie 11 Oct 2006
- Bristow Muldoon 13 Oct 2006
- Susan Deacon 27 Oct 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.