CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB'S CHARITABLE TRADITIONS

Early day motion 556, tabled 20 October 2015 by Margaret Ferrier (Scottish National Party). Signed by 29 members.

That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club, their charitable arm the Celtic FC Foundation and the Celtic supporters following the raising of approximately £90,000 to assist those affected in the refugee crisis through a number of different initiatives; notes that £40,000 of this will be donated to the British Red Cross, £30,000 to the European Clubs Association who will distribute the money fairly, with the remainder being used to support refugees within the Glasgow area; recognises the important part of Celtic's tradition and history of giving to charity.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 24, Labour 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.