Motion · S5M-22010 · 9 Jun 2020
Minden Day Celebrations 2020
The motion
That the Parliament notes the cancellation of the annual Minden Day celebrations on 1 August 2020; supports the ex-servicemen and women from The Royal Scots Borderers, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, as successors to the 25th Regiment of Foot (King's Own Scottish Borderers), who will hold their own parades locally, in line with current COVID-19 requirements, to commemorate the participation of their forerunners and those of other regiments in the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War in 1759; remembers the sacrifices of the service personnel who have served their country in many conflicts and wars over the years, and continues to support international measures, from governments and NGOs, which aim to promote peace, acceptance and tolerance.
Supporters (16)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 10 Jun 2020
- Bill Kidd 10 Jun 2020
- Richard Lyle 10 Jun 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 10 Jun 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 10 Jun 2020
- Sandra White 10 Jun 2020
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 11 Jun 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 11 Jun 2020
- Joan McAlpine 11 Jun 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 11 Jun 2020
- Maureen Watt 11 Jun 2020
- Willie Coffey 12 Jun 2020
- Maurice Corry 15 Jun 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 Jun 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 22 Jul 2020
- Ruth Maguire 13 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.