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Motion · S6M-04772 · 2 Jun 2022

Sir Ian Rankin

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Sir Ian Rankin on his knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2022; understands that this was awarded for services to literature and to charity; notes what it sees as Sir Ian's enormous contribution to contemporary Scottish literature; further notes what it sees as the worldwide interest in Edinburgh and its environs that Sir Ian's books have created in a literary career now spanning five decades; applauds what it sees as his generosity in working with and donating to charitable organisations, including his own charitable trust, which has donated to causes across Scotland and beyond; thanks Sir Ian for his continuing service to charity and to Scottish culture, and wishes him all the best for the future.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.