Scotland–Ireland Euro 2008 bid Scottish Football Association. There was discussion over whether Scotland should consider a solo bid for Euro 2016. The election of a Scottish National Party government, in May 2007, enhanced the chances of a bid for Euro 2016. Comments by Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond suggested that a Scotland–Wales bid may be considered, but a solo Scotland bid would be preferential if logistically possible. In November 2007, Salmond announced that a feasibility study would take place. In June 2008, both Salmond and Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan became supportive of a joint Scotland–Wales bid, particularly when the increase in size of
Queen Elizabeth 2 a lifeboat. The crew members involved were dismissed from service. On 5 November 2004, "Queen Elizabeth 2" became Cunard's longest serving express liner, surpassing the RMS "Aquitania"s 35 years, while on 4 September 2005, during a call to the port of Sydney, Nova Scotia, "QE2" became the longest serving Cunarder, surpassing the s record. On 20 February 2007 "Queen Elizabeth 2", while on her annual world cruise, met her running mate and successor flagship "QM2" (herself on her maiden world cruise) in Sydney Harbour, Australia. This was the first time two Cunard "Queens" had been together in Sydney since the