Motion: John Nelson, MBE

John Nelson, MBE

Lodged by Siobhan McMahon Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates John Nelson from Hamilton on being appointed an MBE in the Queen’s 2014 Birthday Honours list; understands that this appointment was made for John's longstanding service in the Anti-Apartheid Movement and its successor organisation, Action for Southern Africa; notes that John was the secretary of the Scottish Committee of the Anti-Apartheid Movement for its entire existence; understands the important role played by the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Scotland, including its role in the boycott of South African goods and its prominence in calls for an end to loans to the "apartheid state"; believes that the organisation also called for equality in a host of other former colonies, including Zimbabwe, and understands that John played a central role in these campaigns; praises John’s commitment to Action for Southern Africa in his role as secretary of the organisation; considers the MBE to be worthy recognition of John’s dedication, and wishes both John and Action for Southern Africa every success in the future.

Supporters (21)