Moira Sinclair and Sue Foard Recognised in The King's Birthday Honours List

That the Parliament welcomes news that two Orcadians, Moira Sinclair and Sue Foard, have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025; understands that Moira has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her service to NHS Orkney throughout a career spanning more than 40 years; recognises that, as the clinical nurse manager for acute services and senior charge nurse for the emergency department at the Balfour Hospital, Moira has had a profound impact on the delivery of safe and compassionate care for patients; notes that Moira is due to retire from her position as clinical nurse manager this year, and believes that this award is a fitting tribute to the tireless work that she has invested over the years, and the improvements that she has brought for both patients and staff at NHS Orkney; understands that Sue has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her work as a procurator fiscal for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, and services to the administration of justice and to the community in Orkney; considers that Sue’s hard work over many years has been vital in ensuring that justice is upheld fairly and equitably across Orkney; acknowledges what it sees as the integral role that the procurator fiscal plays in maintaining public trust in the legal and justice systems throughout Orkney; believes that the award of an MBE reflects the exceptional level of professionalism and dedication to this role that Sue has demonstrated over the years; thanks both Moira and Sue for their commitment to serving the local community in Orkney, and congratulates them both on the receipt of these richly deserved honours.