Burngrange Mining Disaster
- Submitted by: Neil Findlay, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 November 2016
- Motion reference: S5M-02597
That the Parliament welcomes the efforts of West Calder residents in organising events to commemorate the Burngrange mining disaster; notes that 10 January 2017 will mark 70 years since the disaster, which killed 15 miners, and supports those who are active in keeping the memories of those who died alive.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Haughey, Alison Johnstone, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, Alexander Stewart