Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2025
19 Jun 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer
Last week, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland’s first black professor, passionate advocate for equality, and my friend, passed away. Sir Geoff was not only a leader in science and human rights; he was a kind, wise man who inspired me and many others. He will be deeply missed. Will the First Minister join me in paying tribute to Sir Geoff, a giant of modern Scotland, and will he continue Sir Geoff’s legacy by helping to build a Scotland that is free from prejudice? [Applause.]
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Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
Last week, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland’s first black professor, passionate advocate for equality, and my friend, passed away. Sir Geoff was not only...
The First Minister (John Swinney)
SNP
I associate myself unreservedly with Mr Choudhury’s comments about Sir Geoff Palmer. Sir Geoff was a pioneer—that is how I described him on his death. He con...