Motion · S6M-18189 · 30 Jun 2025
John Watson Appointed CBE in The King's Birthday Honours List 2025
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates John Watson, a businessman and philanthropist from Bearsden, on being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List 2025 for his services to education and charity; notes that John has made significant contributions to various charitable causes and educational initiatives, which include his support for the Marie Curie Hospice in Glasgow, the restoration of the Clyde steamer TS Queen Mary, and the establishment of a COVID-19 pandemic memorial garden in Pollok Park; acknowledges that his philanthropic efforts through the Watson Foundation have had a profound impact on the community; recognises his dedication to improving the lives of others and fostering a spirit of generosity and community support, and wishes him continued success.
Supporters (21)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Tim Eagle Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Fergus Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 5 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Roz McCall 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Ross 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.