HMS SCOTIA

Early day motion 509, tabled 20 January 2009 by Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House applauds Commander Nick Dorman and the officers and ratings of HMS Scotia, Rosyth, on winning the Richards Trophy; notes that this is the first time that the trophy has been won by a Scottish unit; and recognises that there are 14 Royal Naval Reserve units in the United Kingdom of which HMS Scotia is one of the largest with a catchment area covering most of the east coast of Scotland drawing recruits from all backgrounds, including seven universities and many colleges.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.