Black History Month

The motion

That the Parliament notes that October is Black History Month, and welcomes the planned events and initiatives across the country to mark it; celebrates the vital role and contribution that black and minority ethnic people have played in the history of this country; believes that the continued learning and understanding of black and minority ethnic history will assist in the promotion of integration and respect in Scottish communities; acknowledges the work of community groups and organisations in promoting Black History Month, and their determination to bring all communities together; acknowledges the rise in the number of ethnic minority MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, but considers that more must be done for democratic institutions to reflect communities in Scotland.

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 9 Con 5 Green 3 LD 1

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

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6M-01694 by reference.