That the Parliament solemnly notes the 64th anniversary of the Auchengeich mining disaster, which took place on 18 September 1959; understands that the tragedy was Scotland’s worst mining disaster of the 20th century; recognises that 47 men lost their lives in the accident, leaving 76 children without their father and 41 women widowed; acknowledges the enduring impact on the community of Moodiesburn and the surrounding areas, and commends the Auchengeich Miners' Memorial Committee for its ongoing commitment to remembering and paying respect to the miners and their families.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Alasdair Allan, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Katy Clark, Bob Doris, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Gordon MacDonald, Gillian Mackay, Rona Mackay, Michael Marra, John Mason, Ivan McKee, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Douglas Ross, Alex Rowley, Anas Sarwar, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Martin Whitfield, Brian Whittle