RECOGNITION OF JIM ARNOLD, FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE NEW LANARK HERITAGE TRUST

Early day motion 2231, tabled 26 March 2019 by Ged Killen (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 14 members.

That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of Jim Arnold, Former Director of the New Lanark Heritage Trust; acknowledges his role as key to the preservation of New Lanark and notes that this was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site; further notes the important role he played in preserving this world renowned heritage site which is important to the history of co-operation and the co-operative movement across the world; conveys sincere sympathy to Dr Arnold’s family, friends and fellow co-operators; and recognises that the continued success of the New Lanark Heritage Trust is a fitting tribute to his work.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, Labour/Co-operative 4, DUP 1, Labour 1.