Motion · S5M-15686 · 1 Feb 2019
BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Monklands musicians on their outstanding success at the recent Celtic Connections festival, in particular Benedict Morris on his fantastic achievement in being crowned BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year; further congratulates the Coatbridge flautist, Sarah Markey, on reaching the top five finalists despite tough competition; notes that both musicians honed their skills from a very young age with St Patrick's CEE Comhaltas Branch in Coatbridge; believes in the importance of music lessons being available to all young people, and wishes these young musicians well in their future music careers.
Supporters (15)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 6 Feb 2019
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6 Feb 2019
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Neil Findlay 6 Feb 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 6 Feb 2019
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 6 Feb 2019
- Bill Kidd 6 Feb 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 6 Feb 2019
- Richard Lyle 6 Feb 2019
- Rona Mackay 6 Feb 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 7 Feb 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 7 Feb 2019
- Maureen Watt 7 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.