Early Day Motion·EDM 473
SCOTTISH BANKNOTES
15 January 200927 Signatures
Primary sponsor
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Liberal Democrat — Orkney and Shetland
Motion Text
That this House congratulates Clydesdale Bank on the launch of a new set of Scottish banknotes designs to showcase the very best of Scotland, its people and its heritage; commends the fact that these will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and Homecoming 2009; and welcomes that in these difficult economic times, the long history of Scottish banknotes continues and stands as testament to the resilience of Scotland and its financial sector.