Motion · S4M-04831 · 14 Nov 2012

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Lodged by Helen Eadie Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and Nicky Wilson and all of the other trustees on what it considers its vital work through its grant programme in launching 99 new social enterprises, creating 480 jobs, helping 1,643 people into work, assisting 3,750 individuals acquire new skills, creating 2,835 volunteering opportunities and working in partnership with others to support 37,771 people to adopt healthier lifestyles; considers that the needs in former mining areas are still acute, and applauds all those who support this grant-giving work including local authorities across Scotland such as Fife, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, East Lothian, Midlothian, Falkirk, Stirling, North Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, South Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.