Motion · S5M-17483 · 30 May 2019
Contribution of David Martin in 35 Years as an MEP
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the contribution of David Martin, the longest serving UK Member of the European Parliament (MEP), who was first elected to serve the interests of Scotland in 1984; acknowledges that David first served as MEP for the Lothians from 1984 to 1999 before representing all of Scotland until 2019; regrets the fact that, with David not being returned at the recent European parliamentary elections, Scotland will no longer be represented within the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament; considers that David helped advance the cause of workers’ rights and fair trade in the EU, and that, during his tenure as Vice President of the European Parliament, was instrumental in developing the Maastricht Treaty; congratulates David on all his successes throughout his time in the European Parliament, and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
Supporters (12)
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 30 May 2019
- Neil Findlay 31 May 2019
- Rhoda Grant 31 May 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 31 May 2019
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 3 Jun 2019
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 3 Jun 2019
- Iain Gray 3 Jun 2019
- Lewis Macdonald 3 Jun 2019
- Jenny Marra 3 Jun 2019
- Alex Rowley 4 Jun 2019
- Colin Smyth 7 Jun 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.