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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mike Weir (Scottish National Party), on Monday, 4 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.


WEARING OF SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRESS AT CAMBRIDGE GRADUATION CEREMONIES

That this House notes with concern the decision by Cambridge University to ban national dress from graduation ceremonies; further notes that this includes restrictions on the wearing of the kilt, Scotland's national dress; believes that the kilt has graced far greater stages than the Cambridge graduation ceremony; and calls on the University to reverse its decision with immediate effect.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1014 
Session
2004-05
Subjects
University of Cambridge Clothing Festivals and special occasions Scotland
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk