GLASGOW HOSTS HOMELESS WORLD CUP 2016
Early day motion 249, tabled 27 June 2016 by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party). Signed by 32 members.
That this House congratulates Glasgow on hosting the Homeless World Cup (HWC) 216; notes that 64 teams representing 52 countries will come together to play in George Square from 10 to 16 July; welcomes the support of Glasgow Caledonian University, Act Global, STV, Tesco, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Government and the EU; appreciates the transformative impact of sport and understands that 94 per cent of participants in the HWC say that it positively impacted on their lives; and wishes all participants a successful tournament and encourages all residents and visitors to Glasgow to attend and cheer on the teams.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 27, DUP 2, Independent 2, Labour 1.