Motion · S3M-06746 · 19 Jul 2010
Campaign to Save Newhouse from Closure
The motion
That the Parliament is disappointed at the news that MSD, formerly Organon, plans to close its research facility at Newhouse, North Lanarkshire; observes that this would result in job losses for approximately 250 highly trained scientists who have undertaken pioneering research in the field of life sciences; considers that the site provides valuable funds for collaborative research and plays a pivotal role in the training of student scientists; considers that the closure of the plant would be a considerable blow to the scientific and academic communities in Scotland, and calls for a cross-party campaign to save the Newhouse facility and safeguard the jobs of its employees.
Supporters (32)
- Patricia Ferguson 27 Jul 2010
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 29 Jul 2010
- Brian Adam 3 Aug 2010
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 3 Aug 2010
- Bill Butler 3 Aug 2010
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 3 Aug 2010
- Karen Gillon 3 Aug 2010
- Jim Hume 3 Aug 2010
- James Kelly 3 Aug 2010
- Michael McMahon 3 Aug 2010
- Duncan McNeil 3 Aug 2010
- Des McNulty 3 Aug 2010
- Mary Mulligan 3 Aug 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 3 Aug 2010
- David Whitton 3 Aug 2010
- Trish Godman 4 Aug 2010
- Ken Macintosh 4 Aug 2010
- Margaret Smith 5 Aug 2010
- Elaine Smith 6 Aug 2010
- Cathie Craigie 10 Aug 2010
- John Park 10 Aug 2010
- Hugh Henry 13 Aug 2010
- Hugh O'Donnell 17 Aug 2010
- Linda Fabiani 18 Aug 2010
- Charlie Gordon 18 Aug 2010
- Cathy Jamieson 18 Aug 2010
- Andy Kerr 18 Aug 2010
- Jack McConnell 18 Aug 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 19 Aug 2010
- Cathy Peattie 25 Aug 2010
- Margaret Curran 30 Aug 2010
- Helen Eadie 9 Sep 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.