Generous Gift To Glasgow University

EDM number 609 in 2017-19, proposed by Philippa Whitford on 28/11/2017.
Categorised under the topics of Equality, Higher education and Special educational needs.

That this House recognises the generosity of Joan Muir for gifting a rare collection of the complete works of Robert Burns in braille to the University of Glasgow; commends Bill Nolan, the Irvine Burns Club Secretary, for his part in the decision to offer the collection in perpetuity to the University's Centre for Robert Burns where they shall be preserved and more importantly, utilised; honours the importance of braille history and Ms Muir's and Mr Nolan's significant role in furthering braille accessibility and education to the blind community; and celebrates the enjoyment of Robert Burns' poetry and philosophy.

This motion has been signed by a total of 23 MPs.