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Chamber and committees

Welcoming Scotland's New MSYPs

  • Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 November 2021
  • Motion reference: S6M-02247

That the Parliament welcomes the election of the new Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament for its 2021-23 term; recognises the Youth Parliament as the democratically elected voice of Scotland's young people since 1999; congratulates Orkney's new MSYPs, Kaydence Drayak and Zachary Shiner, alongside their over 160 fellow MSYPs who represent constituencies and various national voluntary organisations (NVOs); notes that over 700 young people expressed an interest in standing to become MSYPs in the 2021 election, which was open to all 12-to 25-year-olds; believes that the Youth Parliament has a hugely positive impact on the lives of young people and is a world-leading example of youth participation and engagement in decision-making; encourages MSPs to work closely with MSYPs to ensure that Scotland is a nation that actively listens to and values the meaningful participation of its young people; thanks the hard-working youth services and NVOs staff across the country who support young people, including MSYPs, in accessing opportunities and life-changing support all-year round; further commends the staff of the Youth Parliament on delivering another successful election; acknowledges the support of the Youth Parliament's various partners and stakeholders, and wishes it all the very best of success in its new term.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Natalie Don, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Annabelle Ewing, Fergus Ewing, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Ross Greer, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Douglas Ross, Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Beatrice Wishart