Supported by: Donald Cameron*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Alexander Stewart*, Edward Mountain*, Tess White*, Colin Beattie*, Russell Findlay*, Jeremy Balfour*, Douglas Ross*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-02843 Liam Kerr: Kafka Mercantile included in The Times 50 Best Independent Shops in the UK—That the Parliament congratulates Kafka Mercantile on being included in The Times 50 Best Independent Shops in the UK; notes that Kafka Mercantile is an independent Scottish retailer based in Aberdeen offering artisanal clothing brands; further notes what it sees as the importance of supporting local independent shops and the vital role they play in local communities and economies; applauds the work being done by Kafka Mercantile and the achievement of making it onto The Times list, and wishes Kafka Mercantile all the best for the future Supported by: Edward Mountain*, Alexander Stewart*, Donald Cameron*, Tess White*, Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie*, Russell Findlay*, Jeremy Balfour*, Douglas Ross*, Bill Kidd* Friday 21 January 2022 13 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan *S6M-02842 Liam Kerr: Congratulations to Coast Surf Skate Shop—That the Parliament congratulates the team at Coast Surf Skate Shop on its recent opening; notes that the shop provides surf and skateboarding gear in Fraserburgh and also runs a surf school on Fraserburgh beach; applauds what it sees as the entrepreneurship of all involved; considers that local businesses like this play a vital role in the community and must be celebrated and supported, and wishes the whole team at Coast Surf and Skate Shop all the best for the future.