Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 22 April 2025
22 Apr 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Motion of Condolence
The question is, that motion S6M-17250, in the name of John Swinney, on a motion of condolence, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to,
That the Parliament expresses its deep sadness at the death of Pope Francis; conveys its condolences to all those in the Roman Catholic community in Scotland and beyond; affirms the affection in which His Holiness was held by people across the world, and expresses gratitude for his lifetime of devotion and dedicated public service.
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Our next item of business is a motion of condolence in the name of the First Minister. On behalf of all members and staff of the Scottish Parliament, I exten...
The First Minister (John Swinney)
SNP
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Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con)
Con
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Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
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Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green)
Green
I offer my condolences and those of the Scottish Green Party to the Catholic community in Scotland and around the world following the passing of Pope Francis...
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD)
LD
I am very grateful to have the opportunity to express on behalf of the Scottish Liberal Democrats our profound sympathy and our sorrow at the passing of the ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
I will now allow a short period of suspension until 2.30 pm. 14:22 Meeting suspended. 14:30 On resuming—