Motion · S5M-16439 · 19 Mar 2019
Paul Henderson Scott
The motion
That the Parliament celebrates the life of Paul Henderson Scott and mourns his passing on 15 March 2019 at the age of 98; recognises what it sees as his extraordinary contribution to political and artistic life in Scotland as President and Convener of the Saltire Society, President of the Scottish Centre for International PEN, vice-president of the SNP and spokesperson for Culture and International Affairs, and as Rector of the University of Dundee ; considers that he was a leading voice in a number of successful campaigns in support of the cultural life of Scotland and Scots literature, including through the Scottish Claim of Right and the campaign for a Scottish Parliament; appreciates his many written works on politics, literature and history and the two volumes of his autobiography, A Twentieth Century Life; further appreciates his diplomatic work throughout the world and, in particular, recognises what it sees as his significant diplomatic contribution in averting the Cuban missile crisis, and extends its sincere sympathy to his family, his friends and all who celebrate his significant contribution to public life in 20th century Scotland.
Supporters (19)
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 19 Mar 2019
- Annabelle Ewing 19 Mar 2019
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 19 Mar 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 19 Mar 2019
- Bill Kidd 19 Mar 2019
- Richard Lyle 19 Mar 2019
- Rona Mackay 19 Mar 2019
- John Mason 19 Mar 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 19 Mar 2019
- Alex Neil 19 Mar 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 19 Mar 2019
- Maureen Watt 19 Mar 2019
- Sandra White 19 Mar 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 20 Mar 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 20 Mar 2019
- Joan McAlpine 20 Mar 2019
- Gil Paterson 21 Mar 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 25 Mar 2019
- Ruth Maguire 16 Apr 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.