MICHAEL MARRA

Early day motion 633, tabled 24 October 2012 by Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes with sadness the death of acclaimed singer-songwriter and folk club stalwart Michael Marra, widely known as the Bard of Dundee; appreciates that he leaves behind a thoughtful and humourous body of work that has brought pleasure to many over several decades and which will be remembered for its depictions of Scottish and Dundee life in songs such as Hamish the Goalie and If Africa was Dundee; acknowledges that he will be missed across Scotland and beyond; and passes its condolences to his family and friends.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.