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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Scotmid's 160th Anniversary

  • Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 18 November 2019
  • Motion reference: S5M-19911

That the Parliament congratulates Scotmid Co-operative Society on its 160th anniversary; notes that St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Society, which was a precursor of Scotmid, opened its doors in Edinburgh on 4 November 1859; notes that Scotmid remains the largest independent co-operative headquartered in Scotland; recognises that its stores are found across Scotland and in the north of England and Northern Ireland; notes the efforts of Scotmid members, staff and customers to support charities and good causes, including raising over £2 million over the last six years for its charities of the year, which is currently Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; further notes Scotmid’s commitment to promoting Fairtrade and the Fair Tax Mark, contributing to the co-operative difference, and wishes Scotmid every success in marking its 160th anniversary.


Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, Elaine Smith, Andy Wightman