Motion · S4M-06790 · 30 May 2013
Stephens Wins Scottish Baker of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Stephens of Dunfermline on winning Scottish Baker of the Year 2013; understands that this family-owned craft bakery is famous locally for its steak bridies and morning rolls and that both products earned recognition in the competition, with morning rolls winning best in category; understands that 15,000 customers from Stranraer to Shetland voted for their favourite bakery products, which were then judged by a panel of independent experts including the artisan baker, Robert Ross, and various retired master bakers; notes that Stephens was also runner-up in in 2012, which was the competition’s first year; considers that Stephens is important to the local economy, with 165 staff, 14 shops and 59 franchise stores, and congratulates Stephens on its 140th anniversary in May, which coincided with this endorsement from the industry.
Supporters (14)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 30 May 2013
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 30 May 2013
- Bill Kidd 30 May 2013
- Richard Lyle 30 May 2013
- Mike MacKenzie 30 May 2013
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 30 May 2013
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 30 May 2013
- Nigel Don 31 May 2013
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 31 May 2013
- Kevin Stewart 31 May 2013
- Angus MacDonald 2 Jun 2013
- Jean Urquhart 3 Jun 2013
- Maureen Watt 4 Jun 2013
- Gil Paterson 5 Jun 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.