That the Parliament welcomes and celebrates Merchant Navy Day 2024; understands that the annual campaign is organised by The Seafarers Charity and that it is honoured by flying the Red Ensign, whether physically or digitally; recognises that Merchant Navy Day falls on 3 September in order to commemorate the anniversary of the start of the Second World War as well as the brave men and women who served as merchant seafarers and kept vital supply lines open during the war; acknowledges that Merchant Navy Day also recognises the lives and work of all merchant seafarers who have served and continue to serve as merchant seafarers; believes that merchant seafarers are vital to both the economies of Scotland and the UK, and understands that they are responsible for shipping over 95% of the UK’s trade, and thanks the country's seafarers for all that they do.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle, Beatrice Wishart