ARMED FORCES DAY BACKED BY SCOTT

Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion:

S4M-00410 – Armed Forces Day

That the Parliament recognises Armed Forces Day on 25 June 2011; welcomes this occasion as an opportunity for members of the public to show their appreciation for armed forces personnel who risk their lives to defend peace, promote freedom and make the world a safer place; believes the armed forces to be the finest in the world and a credit to the country, and hopes that the Scottish public will get involved in Armed Forces Day events across Scotland to mark this important occasion, the highlight of which will take place in Edinburgh, culminating in a parade of up to 1,500 serving personnel, veterans and cadets down the Royal Mile from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park.