Armed Forces Day 2016 in Lothian

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes Armed Forces Day 2016, which will take place on 25 June; notes that Edinburgh will mark the day with serving personnel and veterans taking part in a parade from Johnston Terrace to West Princes Street Gardens; understands that they will be addressed by the Lord Provost and representatives from the armed forces and veterans’ organisations before an afternoon of entertainment takes place, which will include music from the Royal Scots Association pipe band; understands that the Armed Forces Day flag will fly from a number of council building across Lothian, including Edinburgh City Chambers and Brunton Hall in Musselburgh; congratulates the organisers of these events in Lothian and across Scotland on their hard work in setting up these important events, which allow members of the public to show their support for members of the armed forces, veterans, cadets and their families, and encourages people across the country to support Armed Forces Day and recognise the contribution, dedication and sacrifice of armed forces personnel, veterans and service families.

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 20 SNP 4 Lab 3

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

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