CENTENARY OF FIRST LABOUR MP IN SCOTLAND

Early day motion 1388, tabled 17 January 2006 by Jim McGovern (Labour). Signed by 44 members.

That this House notes that 16th January marks the centenary of the election of Alexander Wilkie as one of the hon. Members for Dundee; further notes that Wilkie was the first Labour hon. Member for Dundee and in fact the first Labour hon. Member elected in Scotland; further notes that Mr Wilkie called for real progressive legislation and efficient administration; and congratulates Her Majesty's Government on continuing to deliver these traditional Labour values in a modern setting.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.