In Memory of Billy Liddell

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates the unveiling of the Billy Liddell Memorial Cairn, which takes place on

Saturday 22 May 2010 in the Billy Liddell Sports Complex, Townhill, Dunfermline; applauds the hard work of members of the Billy Liddell Memorial Group to bring this memorial to Billy Liddell’s hometown; recognises the achievements of the Dunfermline-born footballer, which have been inspirational for generations of young Scottish footballers; notes that Billy Liddell, son of a Fife coal miner, was spotted by Liverpool half-back Matt Busby while playing for Lochgelly Violet at the age of 15; further notes that he was then signed by Liverpool Football Club where he was key to the club’s success for over 20 years, and pays tribute to this great Fifer and footballer and to the commitment of the members of the Billy Liddell Memorial Group who have tirelessly campaigned for greater recognition of Billy Liddell’s contribution, including succeeding in securing the Fifer’s place in the Scottish Football Association’s Hall of Fame.

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.

Lab 14 SNP 8 LD 3

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

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