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Arthur Spink, Dundee Accordionist, 1943 To 2017

EDM number 321 in 2017-19, proposed by Chris Law on 14/09/2017.
Categorised under the topic of Performing arts.

That this House recognises the lifelong contribution and commitment to the traditional Scottish music scene made by Dundonian accordionist Arthur Spink; notes the worldwide recognition and acclaim he received and the influence he had over thousands of men, women and children who became involved in traditional Scottish music; further notes the help and assistance given by Arthur to all who approached him; and welcomes and acknowledges with respect the tributes which have been made to a great musician who will always be remembered for his unique talent, a true braw lad.

This motion has been signed by a total of 13 MPs.

MPDateConstituencyPartyType
Chris Law14/09/2017Dundee WestScottish National PartyProposed
Stewart Hosie14/09/2017Dundee EastScottish National PartySeconded
Pete Wishart14/09/2017Perth and North PerthshireScottish National PartySeconded
Stephen Gethins14/09/2017North East FifeScottish National PartySeconded
Martyn Day09/10/2017Linlithgow and East FalkirkScottish National PartySeconded
Chris Stephens09/10/2017Glasgow South WestScottish National PartySeconded
David Linden09/10/2017Glasgow EastScottish National PartySigned
Neil Gray11/10/2017Airdrie and ShottsScottish National PartySigned
Patrick Grady16/10/2017Glasgow NorthScottish National PartySigned
Gavin Newlands24/10/2017Paisley and Renfrewshire NorthScottish National PartySigned
Alan Brown25/10/2017Kilmarnock and LoudounScottish National PartySigned
Angus MacNeil20/11/2017Na h-Eileanan an IarScottish National PartySigned
Drew Hendry08/01/2018Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and StrathspeyScottish National PartySigned

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