Motion · S5M-17843 · 19 Jun 2019
Brigadier Sir Melville Jamieson
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Brigadier Sir Melville Jamieson on being awarded the Freedom of the City of Perth; acknowledges that Sir Melville is shortly due to retire from his role as Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross after nearly 14 years in post; understands that the award is being given for his remarkable contribution to the region’s tourism, charities and businesses in attracting a number of high-profile events, including the City of Perth Salute procession, as well as securing royal visits to the area; notes that the Freedom of the City has previously been awarded to other notable dignitaries such as the former prime ministers, Sir Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden, the writer, John Buchan, and the Duke of Edinburgh, and wishes Sir Melville all the best for his retirement.
Supporters (20)
- Michelle Ballantyne 19 Jun 2019
- Bill Bowman 19 Jun 2019
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 19 Jun 2019
- Donald Cameron 19 Jun 2019
- Peter Chapman 19 Jun 2019
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 19 Jun 2019
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 19 Jun 2019
- Alison Harris 19 Jun 2019
- Gordon Lindhurst 19 Jun 2019
- Richard Lyle 19 Jun 2019
- Tom Mason 19 Jun 2019
- Margaret Mitchell 19 Jun 2019
- Alexander Stewart 19 Jun 2019
- Jeremy Balfour 20 Jun 2019
- Jackson Carlaw 20 Jun 2019
- Maurice Golden 20 Jun 2019
- Annie Wells 20 Jun 2019
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 24 Jun 2019
- John Scott 24 Jun 2019
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 27 Jun 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.