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Motion · S6M-07958 · 16 Feb 2023

Congratulating Sir Geoff Palmer

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the work of Sir Geoff Palmer and the independent Steering Group on Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums; notes that the Steering Group has made six recommendations, based on national consultation; recognises that the recommendations include one that states that Scotland should create a dedicated space to address its role in empire, colonialism and historic slavery; notes its agreement to motion S5M-22004 (as amended) in 2020, which supported the establishment of a slavery museum to address Scotland's historic links to the slave trade; commends the Steering Group on Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums for its recognition of the historic ties between Scotland's cultural landscape, colonialism and empire, and looks forward to a time when the Steering Group's recommendations are considered, recognised and implemented by the Scottish Government.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.