Motion · S4M-06923 · 10 Jun 2013
Iain Banks
The motion
That the Parliament is saddened by the death of Iain Banks, the acclaimed Dunfermline-born author of more than 25 literary and science fiction novels; considers Mr Banks to be one of Scotland’s most acclaimed literary figures; notes that he was named 38th on The Times list of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945; notes that Mr Banks' debut novel, The Wasp Factory, was ranked as one of the best 100 books of the 20th century by Waterstones and Channel 4; believes that he has left a considerable legacy for the enjoyment of his many readers across the world, and extends its sincere condolences to Mr Banks’ wife, family, friends and readers.
Supporters (25)
- Graeme Dey 10 Jun 2013
- Nigel Don 10 Jun 2013
- Neil Findlay 10 Jun 2013
- John Finnie 10 Jun 2013
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 10 Jun 2013
- Adam Ingram 10 Jun 2013
- Colin Keir 10 Jun 2013
- Bill Kidd 10 Jun 2013
- Richard Lyle 10 Jun 2013
- Angus MacDonald 10 Jun 2013
- Mike MacKenzie 10 Jun 2013
- John Mason 10 Jun 2013
- Fiona McLeod 10 Jun 2013
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 10 Jun 2013
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 10 Jun 2013
- Jean Urquhart 10 Jun 2013
- Maureen Watt 10 Jun 2013
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 11 Jun 2013
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 11 Jun 2013
- Gil Paterson 11 Jun 2013
- Dennis Robertson 11 Jun 2013
- Kevin Stewart 11 Jun 2013
- Sandra White 11 Jun 2013
- Stewart Maxwell 13 Jun 2013
- Dave Thompson 14 Jun 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.