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Motion

Congratulating Multi Cultural Family Base on its 25th Anniversary

S6M-11739 · Standard Motion · lodged by Choudhury, Foysol

Lodged on
20 Dec 2023
Heard / answered on
Unknown
That the Parliament congratulates Multi Cultural Family Base (MCFB) on its 25th anniversary; understands that MCFB has, for the past 25 years, helped to support Edinburgh communities, especially BAME communities and new migrants; notes the growth of the organisation, which now stretches from Leith to encompass all of Edinburgh; commends MCFB for the time spent tailoring support to families; recognises the learning opportunities that MCFB provides to students; commends MCFB staff for the dedication and time that they have put towards the organisation and the breaking down of stereotypes, and wishes the best for the future of the organisation and staff.
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Supported by 16 additional MSPs

SNP 5 Con 5 Lab 4 Ind 1 Green 1
Lodged by Choudhury, Foysol (Scottish Labour).
No division on record. Either the chamber agreed this motion without a vote, it was withdrawn before debate, or it predates 2011 — vote-by-vote records only run from then.

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    S6M-11739
    20 Dec 2023 · Standard Motion · Choudhury, Foysol
    That the Parliament congratulates Multi Cultural Family Base (MCFB) on its 25th anniversary; understands that MCFB has, for the past 25 years, helped to support Edinburgh communities, especially BAME communities and new migrants; notes the growth of the organisation, which now stretches from Leith to encompass all of Edinburgh; commends MCFB for the time ...