Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service public speaking champions 2023

Early day motion 1717, tabled 25 October 2023 by Martin Docherty (Scottish National Party). Signed by 2 members.

That this House congratulates Beth Dalrymple and Katie Orr of St Peter the Apostle on becoming the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service School Public Speaking Competition champions for 2023; understands that this is the first time a school from the sheriffdom of North Strathclyde has triumphed in the long-running competition; commends efforts by the Service to improve school pupils’ confidence in public speaking and improve understanding of equality and diversity issues; notes that the competition involved 178 pupils forming 89 teams from 57 schools across Scotland; and stresses the importance of young people’s involvement in public discourse and welcomes all initiatives to encourage this.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 2.