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Motion · S6M-17522 · 12 May 2025

Celebrating Andrew Ashe’s 48th Anniversary of Service at Bidfood Wholesalers in Edinburgh

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 10 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Andrew Ashe on 48 years of service with Bidfood Wholesalers in Edinburgh; recognises that Andrew began his career on 17 May 1977 as a customer order processer in Bidfood’s predecessor, the United Yeast Company; understands that Andrew met his wife in the early 1990s when she worked in the finance department; further understands that, following changes in ownership, the business was moved from Kirkliston to Newbridge industrial estate, where he currently works as a warehouse operative within the goods-in team; notes that Andrew has become a qualified forklift instructor responsible for the training of new recruits and refresher courses, alongside being a respected first-aider for over 20 years; considers Andrew to be a valued member of staff at Bidfood, and hopes for the continued success of Andrew and the rest of the Bidfood team.

Supporters (10)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.