Motion · S3M-03935 · 21 Apr 2009
Congratulations to Gordon and MacPhail
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Elgin-based and family-owned firm, Gordon and MacPhail, on winning a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009 following a 94% increase in the value of its total exports over the last five years; notes that this local company, which began in 1895, employs 130 people in Elgin and Forres, stocks around 300 different whisky brands and currently exports around 60% of all its bottled products; further notes that the company has recently expanded its export department and plans to boost international sales, which last year amounted to around £3.6 million across 50 different markets; recognises the dedication and hard work of all the staff who have worked to make the company one of Scotland’s leading independent whisky specialists, and wishes Gordon and MacPhail every success for the future.
Supporters (20)
- Sarah Boyack 22 Apr 2009
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 22 Apr 2009
- Rhoda Grant 22 Apr 2009
- Hugh Henry 22 Apr 2009
- Bill Kidd 22 Apr 2009
- Marilyn Livingstone 22 Apr 2009
- Mr Frank McAveety 22 Apr 2009
- Jamie McGrigor 22 Apr 2009
- Des McNulty 22 Apr 2009
- Hugh O'Donnell 22 Apr 2009
- John Park 22 Apr 2009
- Gil Paterson 22 Apr 2009
- David Stewart 22 Apr 2009
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 23 Apr 2009
- Trish Godman 23 Apr 2009
- Mary Mulligan 23 Apr 2009
- Dr Richard Simpson 23 Apr 2009
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 29 Apr 2009
- Karen Whitefield 30 Apr 2009
- Mary Scanlon 1 May 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.