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Motion · S6M-14317 · 3 Sep 2024

Merchant Navy Day 2024

Lodged by Tim Eagle (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes and celebrates Merchant Navy Day 2024; understands that the annual campaign is organised by The Seafarers Charity and that it is honoured by flying the Red Ensign, whether physically or digitally; recognises that Merchant Navy Day falls on 3 September in order to commemorate the anniversary of the start of the Second World War as well as the brave men and women who served as merchant seafarers and kept vital supply lines open during the war; acknowledges that Merchant Navy Day also recognises the lives and work of all merchant seafarers who have served and continue to serve as merchant seafarers; believes that merchant seafarers are vital to both the economies of Scotland and the UK, and understands that they are responsible for shipping over 95% of the UK’s trade, and thanks the country's seafarers for all that they do.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.