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Presiding Officer hosts Red Cross event


19 December 2006

Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament George Reid speaking at an event for the Red Cross in Scotland

 

Presiding Officer George Reid MSP welcomed guests to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, for an event marking the work of the Red Cross in Scotland and the value of First Aid education for young people, part of the organisation's “Life. Live it.” campaign.

George Reid spent 12 years as Director of Public Affairs for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent.

Gerald McLaughlin of the Red Cross   Hugh Henry MSP  
As well as representatives of the Red Cross, the event was attended by MSPs and workers from the emergency services and non-governmental organisations. Pictured left to right are: Gerald McLaughlin, Director (Scotland), British Red Cross; Hugh Henry MSP, Minister for Education and Young People; and A&E Consultant William Tulloch who spoke about the importance of First Aid.
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