50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster

Early day motion 1310, tabled 30 December 2020 by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party). Signed by 48 members.

That this House notes that 2 January 2021 will be the 50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster which killed 66 people and injured over 200 people; notes that this was the worst football disaster in Britain until the Hillsborough disaster in 1989; notes that all 66 who died on 2 January 1971 were aged under 50 years of age, including five schoolmates from the town of Markinch in Fife; remembers all those who died and expresses continued sympathies and prayers with the families who lost loved ones; and further notes that the disaster is commemorated with a statue at Ibrox stadium; recognises the major changes to football stadia design and standards and that spectator safety is always paramount in enjoying sport.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 33, Labour 5, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.