MARY BARBOUR AWARDS
Early day motion 1617, tabled 12 September 2018 by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party). Signed by 21 members.
That this House congratulates the winners of 2018's Mary Barbour Awards; understands that the awards were established by Parkhead Housing Association to recognise the unique role that women have contributed to the city of Glasgow; recognises that many women in Glasgow have followed the example set by Mary Barbour in campaigning on local and national issues; further congratulates the winner, Mary MacPherson, Director of the Family Addiction Support Service and long-time community activist in Calton; notes the success of Michaela Roach, a pupil at St Mungo's Academy, who led her school debate team to win the 2018 Parliamentary World Debate Competition in Tokyo; and wishes all winners of the Mary Babour Award every success for the future.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 20, DUP 1.