PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Death of Lord Leitch of Oakley (16 October 2024)

Motion Details

That this House notes with sadness the death of the Lord Leitch of Oakley; remembers that he grew up in a council house in Oakley in West Fife; recalls his success in setting up successful technology businesses employing thousands; believes he leaves a lasting legacy of public service and business success including his chairing of the Leitch Skills Review in 2006 which recommended policies to maximise economic growth, productivity and social justice; also believes that he never forgot his roots and connections in the mining villages of West Fife; and passes on its condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss.

Sponsored by:
Graeme Downie (Labour)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
7
70%
 
 
Scottish National Party
2
20%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
10%
 
Sponsor List (10 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Dr Scott Arthur
Edinburgh South West
Lab
Richard Baker
Glenrothes and Mid Fife
Lab
Graeme Downie (Sponsor)
Dunfermline and Dollar
Lab
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham
SNP
Stephen Gethins
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
Lab
Katrina Murray
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
Lab
Martin Rhodes
Glasgow North
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
Lab
Kirsteen Sullivan
Bathgate and Linlithgow

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