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Motion · S6M-00448 · 21 Jun 2021

Peebles High Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Winners

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Peebles High School pupils, Thomas Dunmur and Laura Eggleton, on winning the Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament for 2020/21; recognises that they have also previously held the national title three times in the last five years; understands that the event, organised by the Law Society of Scotland, and this year held online, saw a total of 64 schools from across Scotland take part, debating a wide range of topics such as making voting compulsory and abolishing prison for all but those who have carried out violent crimes; notes that Peebles High School won the final round opposing the motion "This House would ban opinion polls being published in the build-up to an election", with Thurso High School, Fortrose Academy and The Royal High School also in the final; believes that this event provides a valuable opportunity for young people from across the country to hone their debating skills, and considers that the talent on show is a testament both to the skills of the young people and their dedicated teachers, including Thomas and Laura’s coach and debate club leader, Peebles High School English teacher, Rachel Hyatt.      

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.