OPENING OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

Early day motion 1586, tabled 7 September 2004 by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 33 members.

That this House welcomes the first sitting of the Scottish Parliament in its new building in Holyrood; notes that this is a fitting home for a parliament with extensive powers to represent the views of the Scottish people; and further believes that it will add to the growing self-confidence and effectiveness of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 1, UUP 1.