That the Parliament congratulates Lady Marguerite Hunter Blair, of South Ayrshire, who has been appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in The King's New Year Honours List 2025 for her services to play, learning and health; understands that Marguerite is the Chief Executive of Play Scotland, which promotes the importance of play and works strategically to create increased play opportunities for all children and young people across Scotland; recognises Marguerite's role as Chair of the Carrick Centre and as one of the deputy lieutenants of Ayrshire and Arran; commends Marguerite for the work that she does to help improve the lives of children and young people across Scotland, and wishes her well for the future.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Jamie Greene, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle