Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 19 March 2026 [Draft]
19 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time
Michael “Mick” McGahey Bust
I recognise Richard Leonard’s promotion of that proposal and the strength of support that was expressed during his members’ business debate, which marked the centenary of Michael McGahey’s birth. The most recent meeting of the corporate body took place this morning, at which we reviewed and agreed our legacy report, which covers a range of issues. However, the corporate body reviewed and agreed the memorial policy this February, and the position to not include permanent memorials remains the same.
In the same item of business
5. Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
I remind members of my voluntary entry in the register of members’ interests. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will reinstate the ...
Claire Baker (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body)
Lab
There are currently no plans to reinstate the bust of Mick McGahey in the Scottish Parliament. The bust was loaned to the Parliament’s art collection to mark...
Richard Leonard
Lab
It was wonderful to see the magnificent Ian Homer Walters bust on display for the centenary of Mick McGahey’s birth, but I express my dismay to see him repla...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Mr Leonard, I need a question.
Richard Leonard
Lab
I simply ask, while there is still time, that this appeal be included in the corporate body’s legacy report to the next session of the Parliament.
Claire Baker
Lab
I recognise Richard Leonard’s promotion of that proposal and the strength of support that was expressed during his members’ business debate, which marked the...