AWARD OF THE FREEDOM OF ABERDEEN TO SCOTLAND THE WHAT?

Early day motion 1393, tabled 22 April 2008 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House congratulates Scotland the What?, comprising Buff Hardie, Stephen Robertson and George Donald, on receiving the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen and thanks them for 50 years of entertainment and the promotion of Aberdeen, the Doric dialect and the distinctive character of North East country and city folk and, to quote the official citation, above all, for `makin a'body laugh'.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 10, Labour 7, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 3.