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The Importance of Football within Scotland

  • Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion type: Members' Business Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19672
  • Current status: Achieved cross-party support

That the Parliament recognises the importance of football, culturally, economically and socially; believes that clubs such as St Mirren FC play a role in tackling issues of health and social inclusion in the community, and understands what it sees as the important economic role they play across Scotland, including in Paisley.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Stephanie Callaghan, Bob Doris, James Dornan, Joe FitzPatrick, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Humza Yousaf