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Standard Motion · S7M-01013 · Session 7

Congratulations to William Thomson on World Disability Billiards and Snooker Success

Lodged by Clare Adamson SNP Lodged 1 Sep 2026 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates William Thomson, who works at University Hospital Wishaw, on winning gold in the Group 4 final at the 2026 World Abilitysport Guttmann Games, which took place in Finland; recognises that William secured his second World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) title of 2026 with a 3-1 victory over Pakistan’s Muhammad Ali, dropping just two frames throughout the competition; commends William on recording the highest break of the event, with an impressive run of 59; notes that William is Scotland’s most successful ever WDBS player, having now won 11 overall titles, placing him joint eighth on the WDBS all-time roll of honour; acknowledges the pride of his colleagues, supporters and UNISON, which proudly sponsors William, and celebrates his outstanding achievement, dedication and contribution to disability sport, wishing him continued success in future competitions.

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

12 MSPs

SNP 10 Con 1 Lab 1

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7M-01013 by reference.