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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Seamus Logan (Scottish National Party), on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 7 members in total.


50 years of Landward on BBC Scotland

That this House congratulates BBC Scotland’s Landward programme on reaching its 50th anniversary, having been first broadcast in April 1976; notes that the programme continues to be made in Aberdeen where it was instigated under founding producer Arthur Anderson and continues today under production manager Susan Hendry; recognises the contribution that the programme, presenters and production team have made to farming and rural life over the past half century; commends the Lord Provost of Aberdeen for hosting a civic reception to mark the occasion; and wishes the Landward team and Director of BBC Scotland Hayley Valentine well as they continue to focus on matters of importance to rural Scotland.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
289 
Session
2026-27
Other sponsors
Jim Shannon
Pete Wishart
Kirsty Blackman
Dave Doogan
Graham Leadbitter
Subjects
Agriculture Anniversaries Broadcasting programmes Rural areas BBC Scotland
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk