ROBBIE SHEPHERD AND TAKE THE FLOOR

Early day motion 451, tabled 13 September 2016 by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party). Signed by 29 members.

That this House recognises the contribution of veteran broadcaster Robbie Shepherd as he stands down from presenting BBC Radio Scotland’s Take the Floor; congratulates him on hosting BBC Radio Scotland's longest running show for the past 35 years and commends his contribution to Scottish traditional music and broadcasting in general; further commends his promotion of the Doric and his writing of a number of books on both Doric and Scottish traditional music and wishes him every success for the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 27, DUP 1, Independent 1.