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Motion · S5M-17251 · 10 May 2019

John Smith

Lodged by Richard Leonard Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament remembers the 25th anniversary of the death of John Smith on 12 May 2019; celebrates the vast contribution that he made as a Member of Parliament for North Lanarkshire and Monklands East and in his roles as Minister of State for Energy, Minister of State for the Privy Council Office, Secretary of State for Trade, President of the Board of Trade, Shadow Secretary of State for Trade, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Shadow Secretary of State for Employment, Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party; considers that his belief that "the scourges of poverty, unemployment and low skills are barriers, not only to opportunities for people, but to the creation of a dynamic and prosperous society. It is simply unacceptable to continue to waste our most precious resource - the extraordinary skills and talents of ordinary people" remains true to this day and should inspire everyone to challenge and root-out poverty and end inequality, and is grateful for John Smith's legacy, including as one of the great advocates for the devolution of powers to Scotland through a Scottish parliament.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.