Shetland’s Emily Shaw, Scotland’s Young Ambassador
- Submitted by: Jean Urquhart, Highlands and Islands, Independent.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 December 2012
- Motion reference: S4M-05238
That the Parliament congratulates Emily Shaw, Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) on being selected as Scotland’s new UK Young Ambassador; understands that the project gives young people the opportunity to discuss issues that affect them at an international level; notes that, in 2012, Emily has already represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament as well as representing Shetland in her role as an MSYP; applauds Emily’s engagement with and interest in the democratic process; believes that she is a positive role model for young people across Scotland; considers that Emily’s experiences demonstrate the benefits of the youth parliament to young people and Scotland, and encourages young people to get involved in their communities in whatever way they can.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, John Finnie, Kenneth Gibson, Rhoda Grant, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Jamie McGrigor, Fiona McLeod, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Sandra White