JOHN AINSLIE

Early day motion 594, tabled 25 October 2016 by Margaret Ferrier (Scottish National Party). Signed by 37 members.

That this House notes with sadness the passing of Mr John Ainslie, the co-ordinator for the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), on Friday 21 October 2016; recognises that he was a fervent peace advocate and was an influential voice in championing nuclear disarmament; agrees that Mr Ainslie was a leading expert on nuclear issues; highlights the tremendous contribution he made to the Scottish CND, to the movement against nuclear weapons in the UK, and to the wider political community in Scotland; and offers his family and friends deepest condolences through this very difficult time.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 33, Independent 2, Labour 2.