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Standard Motion · S5M-03358 · Session 5

Kirk of Calder Fundraising for a New Children’s Home in Tanzania

Lodged by Neil Findlay Lab Lodged 11 Jan 2017 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the parishioners of the Kirk of Calder on raising over £73,000 so far for a new children’s home in Tanzania; notes that the parishioners aim to raise £85,000 and is encouraged that Livingston Old Church, West Kirk of Calder, Polbeth Harwood Parish Church, Strathbrock Parish Church Uphall, Harthill St Andrew’s Parish Church, Blackridge Parish Church, Brucefield Church, Kirknewton and East Calder Parish Church of Scotland, Linlithgow St Michael’s Parish Church Guild, the Presbytery of West Lothian Church's Society Committee, Bathgate High Church and Chalmers Church have all supported the parishioners in raising this money; wishes them every success with their fundraising, and is confident that they will soon meet their target.

Vote

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.

Supporters

13 MSPs

SNP 9 Con 3 Lab 1

Show all 13 supporters by party

SNP 9

Con 3

Lab 1

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5M-03358 by reference.