BILL SPIERS

Early day motion 1979, tabled 12 October 2009 by John Mason (Scottish National Party). Signed by 30 members.

That this House pays tribute to Bill Spiers, the former leader of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC); recognises the substantial contribution Mr Spiers made to Scottish life and the trade union movement over a generation; notes his time at the STUC was marked by momentous events like the miners' strike, the poll tax campaign and the campaign for a Scottish Parliament; and believes that his contribution was great and his achievements real and lasting.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 2, Respect 1.