Sunday, 1 June 2025Unknown Session

EDM 1362: 40th anniversary of the Scottish Refugee Council

23 total sponsorsTabled

Motion Text

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Refugee Council and commends its decades of vital work supporting people fleeing conflict and persecution; notes its beginnings in 1985 aiding refugees from Vietnam and its continued support for those displaced by crises in Bosnia, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine and beyond; recognises the positive impact of refugee communities on Scottish society; and affirms the importance of building a welcoming, compassionate Scotland for all who seek safety.

Sponsors (22 total)

Primary Sponsor
Martin Rhodes

Labour (Lab)

#2
Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

#3
Christine Jardine

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#4
Frank McNally

Labour (Lab)

#5
Richard Baker

Labour (Lab)

#6
Maureen Burke

Labour (Lab)

#7
Seamus Logan

Scottish National Party (SNP)

#8
Patricia Ferguson

Labour (Lab)

#9
Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#10
Brian Leishman

Independent (Ind)

#11
Jeremy Corbyn

Independent (Ind)

#12
Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party (SNP)

#13
Stephen Gethins

Scottish National Party (SNP)

#14
Dr Scott Arthur

Labour (Lab)

#15
Lillian Jones

Labour (Lab)

#16
Kirsty Blackman

Scottish National Party (SNP)

#17
Jamie Stone

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#18
Pete Wishart

Scottish National Party (SNP)

#19
Kirsteen Sullivan

Labour (Lab)

#20
Chris Kane

Labour (Lab)

#21
Douglas McAllister

Labour (Lab)

#22
Rachael Maskell

Independent (Ind)

Details

UIN
1362
Date Tabled
01/06/2025
Total Sponsors
23
Status
Tabled