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Standard Motion · S5M-05775 · Session 5

Morrice and Ann Innes Win Chelsea Flower Show Gold

Lodged by Gillian Martin SNP Lodged 24 May 2017 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Morrice and Ann Innes, who are from of Newmachar, on winning a third successive RHS Gold Medal at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show; understands that their display featured 154 varieties of potato to highlight the diversity and versatility of the vegetable; recognises that, in 2015, the couple were the first entrants to win a Chelsea Gold for a potato-only display in the renowned show’s 150-year history; acknowledges that they scored the maximum number of points possible this year, and wishes Morrice and Ann continued success.

Signatures by party

23 MSPs besides the lodger · 2 from other parties
SNP 21Con 2

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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

23 MSPs

SNP 21 Con 2

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SNP 21

Con 2

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5M-05775 by reference.