MEDALS FOR SCOTTISH ATHLETES IN THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Early day motion 1871, tabled 22 March 2006 by Angus MacNeil (Scottish National Party). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates Scotland swimmers David Carry, Gregor Tait, Caitlin McLatchey, Euan Dale, Kirsty Balfour, Craig Houston, Todd Cooper, Robbie Renwick and Kris Gilchrist on their achievements in the swimming events, Chris Hoy, Ross Edgar, Craig Maclean, James McCallum and Kate Cullen on their success in the veledrome and Sheena Smart, Susan Jackson, Neil Stirton and Martin Sinclair on their prowess in the shooting events at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games; notes the positive effects such success 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 8, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.