That the Parliament congratulates Clyde 1 Radio, based in Clydebank, on celebrating its 50th anniversary on 31 December 2023; notes that the station first went on air at 10.30 pm on Hogmanay 1973, broadcasting on 261 metres medium wave; understands that the purpose-built studios were opened in 1983, and that, in 1986, the new HQ was graced with a visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; acknowledges that many presenters went on to become household names, including "Tiger" Tim Stevens, Paul Coia, Jackie Bird and George Bowie, who recently celebrated 25 years at the station; notes that supporters of the station in its early days included luminaries Sir Sean Connery, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Lord Gordon of Strathblane; welcomes that the station's Cash for Kids appeal has, it understands, so far raised £2.6 million and supported over 74,000 children, and wishes the entire team at Bauer Media every success over the next 50 years.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle