National Museum of Costume The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-4468, in the name of Claudia Beamish, on Scotland’s national museum of costume.Motion debated,That the Parliament expresses concern at the proposed closure of the National Museum of Costume in Dumfries and Galloway; notes that the museum’s operator, National Museums Scotland (NMS), is conducting an internal consultation on the proposal; understands that NMS has commented saying that it can no longer afford to operate the site due to the twin pressures of reduced public funding and reduced income associated with the recession; believes that the closure of this five-star rated tourist attraction, which provides nine jobs and attracts 15,000 visitors a year, would be detrimental to the tourism industry in Dumfries and Galloway, and considers that, to maximise the opportunities for people to engage with their culture, it is important that attractions showcasing Scotland’s cultural heritage are located in communities across the country.17:04 I welcome the opportunity to lead the debate and I wish, in so doing, to record my thanks to the save our Shambellie campaign and to the members who have signed my motion, and to acknowledge the representatives who have got behind the campaign at local, Scotland and United Kingdom levels.The issue strikes at the heart of our aspiration to celebrate...