BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY RADIO

Early day motion 923, tabled 6 February 2017 by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 19 members.

That this House congratulates Midlothian Community Media Association (MCMA) in Newtongrange, Midlothian, on its successful application for funding via the Aviva Community Fund; recognises that this is one of only 800 projects across the UK that has won funding from the Aviva Community Fund in this competition; commends the MCMA and its volunteers for their success in running community radio station Black Diamond FM for almost a decade; further commends Black Diamond FM for providing original programming, community support and important local information to areas of Midlothian including areas of depravation; notes that the funding will be used to replace the battery backup system required to hold an Ofcom operating licence; and wishes the MCMA and Black Diamond FM all the best in the future

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 16, DUP 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.