2017 MÒD LOCHABER

Early day motion 538, tabled 14 November 2017 by Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party). Signed by 22 members.

That this House celebrates the accomplishments of the Royal National Mòd 2017 and congratulates the organisers, An Comunn Gaidhealachd, on the success of the 2017 Mòd Lochaber; recognises that this year was the 125th anniversary of the very first Mòd which was held in Oban; acknowledges the record entry of 3,600 competitors; further recognises BBC Alba's coverage of the event and promotion of the Gàidhlig language; calls on the Government to nominate traditional Scottish Gàidhlig singing to UNESCO for inclusion in the urgent need of safeguarding list; thanks the An Comunn Gaidhealachd staff and volunteers for their great efforts in running the event; notes that the event creates an economic benefit of between £2.5 and £3 million for the host area; and wishes the Mòd success in next year's event in Dunoon.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Labour 1.