Supported by: Clare Haughey*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Graeme Dey*, Liam Kerr*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance* *S5M-08151 Gillian Martin: James Laing and Sons of Inverurie wins Commitment to People Development Award That the Parliament congratulates James Laing and Sons Ltd of Inverurie — on winning the Commitment to People Development Award at the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Northern Star Awards; understands that Laings is a family business that was established in 1862 and is understood to be one of the largest independent retailers of kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms in the UK; recognises the importance of companies supporting their staff to develop them personally and to improve and broaden their work skills, and wishes Laings well.