Issue - decisions

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to note the Grant Room at Marischal College was used to facilitate civil marriages, civil partnerships and British Citizenship ceremonies  by Aberdeen City Council;

(ii)            to understand that group ceremonies were held approximately every 3 weeks in the Grant Room at Marischal College to meet demand and notes that there is an option for a private ceremony, at cost, which allows for up to 50 guests to attend; and

(iii)          to recognise the effort and commitment required to become a British citizen and welcomes the contribution of all who choose to live in Scotland, including naturalised British citizens, to society both locally and nationally.