Motion · S4M-06562 · 14 May 2013
£1.9 Million for the Gaelic College
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of a £1.9 million funding package for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig from the European Regional Development Fund; understands that the funding will be used to develop a new 1,050 square metre building at the Kilbeg village site, which will house up to 20 new businesses and provide accommodation for 20 staff; further understands that the funding will support up to 60 jobs during the building's construction, including six youth apprenticeships; believes that work is scheduled to begin during May 2013 and will be completed by early 2015; understands that Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and considers that this funding will make a major contribution to the future of the college as well as delivering an economic boost to Kilbeg and the Skye community.
Supporters (37)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 14 May 2013
- Chic Brodie 14 May 2013
- Roderick Campbell 14 May 2013
- Willie Coffey 14 May 2013
- Bruce Crawford 14 May 2013
- Nigel Don 14 May 2013
- Annabelle Ewing 14 May 2013
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 14 May 2013
- Rob Gibson 14 May 2013
- Hugh Henry 14 May 2013
- Adam Ingram 14 May 2013
- Bill Kidd 14 May 2013
- Angus MacDonald 14 May 2013
- Mike MacKenzie 14 May 2013
- John Mason 14 May 2013
- Joan McAlpine 14 May 2013
- Jamie McGrigor 14 May 2013
- Christina McKelvie 14 May 2013
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 14 May 2013
- Nanette Milne 14 May 2013
- Dennis Robertson 14 May 2013
- Liz Smith 14 May 2013
- Kevin Stewart 14 May 2013
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 14 May 2013
- Jean Urquhart 14 May 2013
- Bill Walker 14 May 2013
- Sandra White 14 May 2013
- John Wilson 14 May 2013
- George Adam Scottish National Party 15 May 2013
- Linda Fabiani 15 May 2013
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 15 May 2013
- Richard Lyle 15 May 2013
- Gil Paterson 16 May 2013
- Mary Scanlon 16 May 2013
- Maureen Watt 17 May 2013
- Colin Keir 20 May 2013
- Fiona McLeod 20 May 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.