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Chamber and committees

Helensburgh Powerlifter Sets British, European and World Record

  • Submitted by: Dr Pam Gosal MBE, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 August 2023
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-10179

That the Parliament congratulates Chris Martin, of Helensburgh, on setting a new British, European, and world record in powerlifting; notes that the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association (BDFPA) Men's National Championships took place on 12-13 August 2023, in Brandon, Suffolk; understands that Chris was also awarded the "best equipped lifted" trophy and qualified for the European and world championships, and wishes him every success in any future competitions.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Jamie Greene, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle