Motion · S5M-22357 · 3 Aug 2020
Former President Dr Lee Teng-hui of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
The motion
That the Parliament notes with regret the passing of former President Dr Lee Teng-hui of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the evening 30 July 2020; understands that President Lee became the first democratically elected president in 1996; considers that Taiwan successfully transformed into a model of democracy in Asia under his leadership; understands that President Lee completed Taiwan’s constitutional reforms, implemented comprehensive re-election of the national legislature, instituted direct presidential election and consolidated the country’s democratic system, and notes that schools and government agencies across Taiwan will fly the national flag at half-mast for three days beginning from 31 July 2020.
Supporters (12)
- Jeremy Balfour 3 Aug 2020
- James Dornan 3 Aug 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 3 Aug 2020
- Richard Lyle 3 Aug 2020
- Edward Mountain 3 Aug 2020
- Alexander Stewart 3 Aug 2020
- Brian Whittle 3 Aug 2020
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 4 Aug 2020
- Alison Harris 4 Aug 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 10 Aug 2020
- John Finnie 11 Aug 2020
- Annie Wells 11 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.