Supported by: Liz Smith*, Maurice Corry*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Margaret Mitchell*, John Lamont*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Ross Thomson* *S5M-04215 Gil Paterson: Clydebank FC Tackles Refugee Integration That the Parliament — commends the work of Clydebank FC for helping to integrate Syrian refugees into the community; understands that the club has been inviting the "new Scots" along to regular football games to both spectate or play, with a view to helping them adapt to their new surroundings; acknowledges the community spirit of Davie McAleer, Clydebank FC Director, along with Eric Makhem, Giffnock Soccer Centre, who have spearheaded the move to help out the refugees who have settled in Clydebank; understands that the effort has been well received by both the Syrian refugees and local football players, and acknowledges Clydebank Co-operative and its chief executive, Fiona McInnes, for sponsoring the kit/equipment, along with Giffnock Soccer Centre and support from members of the local community.