David Livingstone: Explorer, Missionary, Anti-Slave Campaigner and Doctor

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 17 November 2005 marks the 150th anniversary of David Livingstone being the first European to discover the Victoria Falls; believes that the anniversary should be used to mark the important work which David Livingstone undertook as an explorer, missionary, anti-slave campaigner and doctor, having created strong ties with African nations and being celebrated in Zambia as a national hero for bringing Christianity to the country; notes that David Livingstone’s strong campaigning against slavery and for African rights is still an inspiration to people today; believes that his work should inspire a new generation of Scots, and believes that the Scottish Executive should use this occasion to celebrate the work and life of David Livingstone.


No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Con 11 SNP 7 Lab 5 LD 4 Green 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

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