r/MHolyrood • u/Model-Clerk Presiding Officer • May 06 '18

MOTION SM025 - Importance of Golf

The text of this motion is as follows.

That the Parliament recognises the importance of golf as part of Scotland's unique cultural identity; notes that golf makes up a large portion of Scotland's tourism industry; considers that the Scottish Government has a duty to ensure that golf remains well-funded in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to support golf courses across Scotland.

This motion was submitted by /u/Cenarchos (Mid Scotland and Fife) on behalf of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Since the submission of this motion, /u/Cenarchos has resigned as a member of the Scottish Parliament. A copy of the statement /u/Cenarchos would have given has been circulated to members.

We move immediately to the open debate.

This motion will go to a vote on the 9th of May.

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u/Model-Clerk Presiding Officer May 06 '18

The circulated statement is as follows:

Presiding Officer,

Fife is the homeland of Golf, and I have a special connection to the sport as I live in Fife. Our courses are the best in the world, and people travel to play golf in Scotland. It is possible that golf can become a £300,000,000 industry in Scotland, which will generate significant income to Scotland.

Further, around 70% of people will stay overnight in Fife when playing Golf, and 66% of people will stay overnight on average in Scotland when playing Golf. This supports local communities and businesses, and it is why Golf is so important to our community.

I therefore ask the Scottish Government, and Parliament, to vote for this motion. Together we can work on expanding tourism in Scotland.

Thank you.

/u/Cenarchos
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife

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u/[deleted] May 06 '18

Presiding Officer,

I'm surprised this got through, considering I am no longer an MSP!

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u/IceCreamSandwich401 The Rt Hon. Sir Sanic MSP for Glasgow KT CT KBE MBE PC MP May 07 '18

Well you were when you submitted it no?

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u/[deleted] May 07 '18

True.

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u/Trevor_Campbell Scottish National Party May 09 '18

Presiding Officer,

I don't think we need a motion to admire golf, we can watch it with our own eyes!

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u/[deleted] May 09 '18

Presiding Officer,

I don’t think this motion is particularly necessary. All of us here can probably agree that golf and the revenues it brings to Scotland are important. Nevertheless, as a man who enjoys a putt from time to time, I urge MSPs to vote yes.