That the Parliament commends Scotland’s local newspapers for what it sees as their invaluable contribution to public life; acknowledges the work of local newspapers circulating in the north of Scotland for what it considers as their exemplary coverage of crucial local issues such as the dualling of the A96 and A9, and the ferry procurement programme, among other important local concerns, and affirms what it sees as the continuing importance of the contribution of the fourth estate to public life in Scotland.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Rhoda Grant, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle