Vivien Currie MBE

Early day motion 77, tabled 20 January 2020 by Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party). Signed by 8 members.

That this House congratulates Vivien Currie on being made an MBE on the New Years Honours list 2020 for her services to racecourse management, business and charity in Hamilton; understands that Vivien is the Chief Executive of Hamilton Park Racecourse and has been in post for 12 years; notes that since taking over the racecourse Hamilton Park has developed an award winning reputation within both the business and horseracing communities; acknowledges the recent £10 million investment in building a new hotel on the racecourse site which will bring jobs and tourism to Hamilton; recognises Vivien’s charitable work, especially as a member of the Development Board at Marie Curie Cancer Care for whom she lead the Hamilton Park team in raising more than £35,000 in the last four years; and wishes Vivien continued success in her role and thanks her for her contribution to South Lanarkshire.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, DUP 1, Independent 1.