RE-EMPLOY FIFE'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Early day motion 1399, tabled 20 April 2016 by Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party). Signed by 25 members.

That this House congratulates Fife company Re-Employ on its first anniversary; understands that the company was founded by Irene Donaldson and launched on 16 March 2015 following the closure of the Cowdenbeath Remploy factory in 2013; recognises that the workforce is comprised predominantly of individuals with disabilities; acknowledges that Re-Employ specialise in producing small, bespoke gifts for businesses and individuals; commends the highly skilled workforce for its professionalism and creativity; praises the workforce for the excellent, high quality products on offer; thanks Brag Enterprise Ltd for its support to the company while it established a solid business model; looks forward to seeing the company grow and prosper in Fife; and hopes that the business model of supported employment Re-Employ has created will be replicated across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, Independent 3, Labour 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1.