Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 15 March 2016
15 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Hamilton Academical Football Club (Community Ethos)
I thank George Adam for his intervention. As he is a dedicated St Mirren fan, I know that he is very close to his football club.
That gets to a matter that is at the heart of the debate, which I thank Margaret Mitchell for bringing to the Parliament. At the heart of the debate is community connection. There is also an undeniable connection between rival fans.
Football is a sport for which people have a passion and a love. It can reach out to people in the most difficult of circumstances. As a Steelwoman—so to speak—I am delighted to have been allowed to speak in the debate. I wish Hamilton Academical every success in its future endeavours working in the community.
17:17In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (John Scott)
Con
The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-15790, in the name of Margaret Mitchell, on Hamilton Accies exemplary community work. ...
Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)
Con
It is a particular pleasure to open the debate on Hamilton Accies exemplary community work and to have the opportunity to highlight the community initiatives...
Michael McMahon (Uddingston and Bellshill) (Lab)
Lab
I welcome the debate and congratulate Margaret Mitchell on securing it. Hamilton Academical FC is more than deserving of having the invaluable contribution t...
Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP)
SNP
I am pleased to speak in this important members’ business debate that Margaret Mitchell has brought to the chamber, especially as I am a Motherwell girl who ...
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP)
SNP
Soldiers off the Street Scotland is particularly interesting. It is based in Hamilton, but people in Paisley—my constituency—have interacted with individuals...
Clare Adamson
SNP
I thank George Adam for his intervention. As he is a dedicated St Mirren fan, I know that he is very close to his football club. That gets to a matter that ...
The Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health (Jamie Hepburn)
SNP
Thank you very much, Presiding Officer. I am very happy to have this opportunity to close the debate. I begin by joining others in congratulating Margaret M...
Michael McMahon
Lab
I, along with Siobhan McMahon, recently met members of the autism parent and carer support group that meets at the Hamilton Accies stadium. They spoke openly...
Jamie Hepburn
SNP
I welcome Mr McMahon’s intervention, and I recognise that—as with many aspects across the spectrum—the transition phase is always difficult. I would be the f...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
Con
Many thanks, and thanks to all members in the debate. Meeting closed at 17:25.