THE VIGIL HUT

Early day motion 331, tabled 31 October 2001 by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 10 members.

That this House expresses regret that the National Museums of Scotland has declined to exhibit the Vigil Hut which was formerly situated outside the former Royal High School building; notes that the hut was continuously occupied for more than four years by a vigil in support of the campaign for a Scottish Parliament; considers that the Vigil Hut was an important symbol of that campaign for democracy for Scotland; accordingly calls upon the National Museums of Scotland to reconsider its decision not to exhibit the Vigil Hut in its section showing items of contemporary Scottish history; and believes that, if the National Museums will not reconsider its decision, the hut should nevertheless be found a place in a suitable public venue in Edinburgh, such as the new Scottish Parliament building.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.