Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Martin Rhodes (Labour), on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.

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Scottish Opera founder Sir Alexander Gibson's 100th birthday

That this House celebrates the cultural contribution to Scotland made by Sir Alexander Gibson on what would have been his 100th birthday; recognises that he was the first Scot to serve as Principal Conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra, a role he held for 25 years; further recognises that he was the founder of Scottish Opera in 1962, Scotland's national opera company; notes his lifelong mission to make classical music and opera accessible to all and his devotion to encouraging musicians and singers to achieve their highest potential; also recognises that his vision continues through the organisations he shaped and led, which bring world-class opera and music to diverse audiences across Scotland, including this month's world premiere of The Great Wave; and recognises the contribution of his wife, Lady Veronica Gibson, who played a key role in Scottish Opera's development from its inception and served as its President from 2013 until her death in 2022.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2796 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Susan Murray

Kirsty Blackman

Brian Leishman

Christine Jardine

Kirsteen Sullivan

Subjects

Opera Scottish Opera Gibson, Alexander

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk