Congratulating Angus Watson MBE
- Submitted by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 June 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-04760
That the Parliament congratulates Mr Angus Watson of Dingwall, Ross-shire, on being named a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty the Queen in the Platinum Jubilee Honours for services to marine safety and to charity; notes that Mr Watson has had nearly 30 years of service to the RNLI as a volunteer and member of staff at the Invergordon Lifeboat Station; understands that he pioneered the production and development of all-weather-lifeboats for the RNLI, reportedly saving £10 million compared to the previous vessels; commends Mr Watson for all of his efforts, and sends very best wishes to him.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle