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Motion · S5M-16097 · 1 Mar 2019

Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz

Lodged by Gil Paterson Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz; understands that the Luftwaffe onslaught of 13-14 March 1941 was of such ferocity that it was proportionately the most devastating bombing raid anywhere in the UK during the Second World War; notes that it involved the bombing of strategic military targets, including the John Brown shipyard and the Singer sewing machine factory, resulted in the death or serious injury of many hundreds of residents and left only seven houses out of 12,000 undamaged; acknowledges the significant role of members of the Polish Navy in defending the town by employing barrage balloons and anti-aircraft guns; remembers and pays respect to those killed and injured in the raids; commends the spirit and resilience of the people of Clydebank in their resolve to survive and rebuild their community, and recognises the strength of the town of Clydebank and its people, who annually show their gratitude by laying a wreath in Solidarity Square for the heroic action of the Polish crew of the good ship Piorun, who deliberately attracted and drew fire onto themselves in order to save the people of Clydebank.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.