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Motion · S6M-15743 · 4 Dec 2024

Harris McCutcheon Chosen to Represent Scotland on Butterfly Conservation Panel

Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Harris McCutcheon, a 17-year-old from Torphins, on his selection to represent Scotland on a youth panel for butterflies and moths established by the charity, Butterfly Conservation; understands that Harris is the youngest of 10 members on the panel, which was created in response to the charity's worst-ever results in the Big Butterfly Count and the subsequent declaration of a UK-wide "Butterfly Emergency" in September 2024; further understands that Harris and his fellow panel members will meet monthly to help organise and lead events aimed at engaging more people, particularly young people, in conservation efforts; recognises that Harris will serve on the panel for at least one year, with the opportunity to extend his term for an additional year; commends Harris for his commitment to conservation, and looks forward to the innovative ideas that he and the panel will bring to butterfly conservation and the wider conservation community.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.