EDM 180: 50th anniversary of the election of Andrew Welsh

That this House notes that 10 October will be the 50th anniversary of the October 1974 General Election; further notes that this date will mark 50 years since the first election of Andrew Welsh to the House of Commons; also notes his many years of public service to the people of Angus in both the House of Commons and Scottish Parliament as well as in the role of Provost of Angus; acknowledges the support of his wife Sheena Welsh throughout this time both in terms of his parliamentary and local constituency work; and continues to be grateful for their contributions to Scottish public life.