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Auchengeich Mining Disaster 62nd anniversary

Early day motion 424, tabled 13 September 2021 by Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party). Signed by 27 members.

That this House acknowledges that Saturday 18 September 2021 is the 62nd anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by that tragedy, and 67 children lost their father; expresses gratitude to Councillor Willie Doolan and all at the Auchengeich Memorial Committee for their commitment in continuing to commemorate the disaster by arranging a memorial service every year at the Auchengeich Memorial statue in Moodiesburn; and commends the whole Moodiesburn Community for their dignity, respect and togetherness in their endeavours to keep alive the memories of those lost to the disaster.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, Labour 4, Independent 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.