Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Ben Macpherson*, Clare Haughey*, Graeme Dey*, Sandra White*, Mairi Evans*, John Mason*, Michael Russell*, Ruth Maguire* *S5M-00168 Neil Bibby: Paisley Hosts British Pipe Band Championships That the — Parliament notes the success of the 2016 British Pipe Band Championships, which took place at St James playing fields in Paisley; considers that the championships are one of the biggest events ’ in world piping, with a record entry of 147 bands and around 4,000 pipers and drummers; congratulates everyone who took part, including Johnstone Pipe Band, which secured third place in Grades 2 and 4B, and the 15,000 people who attended and created a fantastic atmosphere; notes that the championships are organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and were hosted by Renfrewshire Council as part of the build-up to Paisley s bid for UK City of Culture ’ 2021; understands that this was the first of a three-year run for the championships in Paisley, and looks forward to next year s event. ’ Supported by: Mairi Evans*, Kenneth Gibson*, Neil Findlay*, Mary...