Mr Sweeney’s motion calls on Holyrood to recognise “the crucial services provided by Govanhill Law Centre” as well as “the wide-ranging support that the centre offers to clients with regards to benefits, housing, immigration and employment”.

Furthermore, it calls for condemnation of the Scottish government’s decision to reject an application from the centre for a £75,000 grant and adds that MSPs should oppose “any such funding decisions for similar law centres and Citizens Advice bureaux across Glasgow”.

The motion “calls on the Scottish government to reconsider its reported decision regarding funding for Govanhill Law Centre with a view to maintaining what it believes has become an invaluable support to the community of Govanhill”.

Rachel Moon, senior solicitor and legal services manager at the centre, said last week: “Ever since we heard the news I have been thinking, ‘Who on earth will these people come to now?’

“The work we deal with is complex and multi-faceted and has taken a long, long time for us to understand and be able to help.”

A Scottish government spokesman said at the time: “We were oversubscribed by applications for the new Equality and Human Rights Fund and so unfortunately there are organisations which have not been successful.

“This was a competitive application process, independently assessed, and over 48 third sector organisations are being funded.

“They have received a share of more than £21 million – an increase of £1m per year to support their vital efforts to strengthen communities, further equality, and advance human rights.”