Chris Law

That this House urges the Royal Bank of Scotland to reconsider plans to close its Stobswell branch, after announcing that the bank plans a series of closures across the UK; notes that this is very disappointing news for both customers and particularly for staff who will now be wo

7 Dec 2017

That this House celebrates 50 years of Hillcrest Housing in Dundee; notes that from just a handful of tenement flats on Dundee's Blackness Road, Hillcrest Housing Association has grown to become one of Scotland's largest providers of affordable housing with a portfolio of over 6,

7 Nov 2017

That this House notes that Dundee's bid proposal to become European Capital of Culture 2023 has been officially submitted; further notes that the bid document includes 110 new projects across the city which capture the true spirit of Scotland as a whole, and showcases the very be

7 Nov 2017

That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing widespread horrific violence against the minority Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, which has resulted in more than 500,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh since August 2017, making it the world's fastest-developing refugee emergenc

9 Oct 2017

That this House recognises the lifelong contribution and commitment to the traditional Scottish music scene made by Dundonian accordionist Arthur Spink; notes the worldwide recognition and acclaim he received and the influence he had over thousands of men, women and children who

14 Sept 2017

That this House congratulates Dundee dance duo Ana Devine and Oliver Nisbet on becoming world champions after their recent success winning the under 8s category at the United Dance Organisation Street Dance World Championships in Glasgow; commends the duo, and all the other parti

5 Sept 2017

That this House congratulates Night Ministry on being awarded £8,000 from the Asda Foundation; notes that Night Ministry, a volunteer-led organisation based in Dundee, aims to provide care and compassion to rough sleepers throughout the local area, operates an outreach support v

20 Jul 2017

That this House notes with grave concern the arrest of 10 human rights defenders at a workshop in Istanbul, including Idil Eser, Amnesty International's Turkey Director, ostensibly for committing crimes in the name of a terrorist organisation without being a member; notes that ho

20 Jul 2017

That this House celebrates the fact that the 7th World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships for All Ages will be held at Dundee Ice Arena from 12 to 17 June 2018, bringing more than 4,000 top athletes, supporters, coaches and officials from across the world; con

18 Apr 2017

That this House condemns the deportation of Irene Clennell, who has been married to a British man for 27 years and has two British sons and a granddaughter, to Singapore, due to her spending periods of time in Singapore caring for her elderly parents and invalidating her resident

1 Mar 2017