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Motion · S5M-03550 · 20 Jan 2017

Congratulations to St Abbs Lifeboat Committee

Lodged by John Lamont Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates St Abbs Lifeboat Committee on winning the Eastern Borders Development Association (EBDA) 2016 Award for its work in securing the restoration of a lifeboat service at St Abbs; understands that the EBDA Award recognises outstanding contributions in social, economic or environmental fields in north Northumberland and the eastern Borders; notes that previous winners of the award include major contributors to the region such as Farne Salmon, Radio Borders, Perryman’s Buses and Greenvale AP; believes that this award is worthy recognition of the hard work that the committee has undertaken in the last year to bring a lifeboat back to St Abbs, following what it considers the unfortunate decision by the RNLI to withdraw its lifeboat in September 2015; further commends the local community for excellent and hard-fought campaign, not only against the decision, but subsequently in securing support and funding for a new community lifeboat; praises the huge generosity of Boyd Tunnock, whose donation it considers was crucial in securing the new lifeboat, and wishes the crew of Thomas Tunnock a safe and successful 2017.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.