That the Parliament congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey, founder of Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk, on being awarded Ninth Dan; notes that in November 2025, David undertook the demanding High Dan promotion test in Korea’s Kukkiwon, which is the World Taekwondo Headquarters based in Seoul; recognises that David was assessed by some of the globe's most senior Taekwondo grandmasters and received confirmation of his success; understands that Ninth Dan is the highest possible rank that can be achieved within the sport; congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey on achieving his Ninth Dan status, and wishes him well in utilising his expertise at Central Taekwondo Academy.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Tess White