SCOTTISH COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALLISTS

Early day motion 1843, tabled 17 March 2006 by Angus MacNeil (Scottish National Party). Signed by 28 members.

That this House congratulates Scottish gold medallists Caitlin McLatchey and David Carry on their achievement in the swimming events and bronze medallist Chris Hoy on his success in the one kilometre cycling time trial at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games; notes the positive effects this can have on domestic sport and the enhanced international profile of Scotland as a result of the participation of a Scottish representative team; commends all members of the Scotland team for the remainder of the Games; and recognises the efforts of all athletes from throughout the Commonwealth to make the Games a success.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.