Chamber
Plenary, 27 Mar 2003
27 Mar 2003 · S1 · Plenary
Item of business
Motion of Thanks
The motion is agreed to unanimously. For the last time, I hand back the chair to Sir David Steel.
In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid):
SNP
The next item of business is a debate on motion S1M-4063, in the name of the First Minister, on the Presiding Officer.
The First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell):
Lab
This is an important occasion. As the proceedings of this four-year session draw to a close, I am delighted to have the honour of moving a motion to pay trib...
Mr John Swinney (North Tayside) (SNP):
SNP
It is my pleasure to support the motion that has been moved by the First Minister and to recognise the historic event that we are witnessing today. We are a ...
David McLetchie (Lothians) (Con):
Con
On occasions such as this there is the temptation to say, "Oh, for goodness' sake give him the watch and crack open the sherry." Laughter. However, that woul...
The Deputy First Minister and Minister for Justice (Mr Jim Wallace):
LD
Sir David Steel will be pleased and reassured to know that, following debate and discussion at our group meeting on Tuesday evening, the Liberal Democrat gro...
John Young (West of Scotland) (Con):
Con
I find it a great privilege to be speaking on behalf of the SPCB in this tribute to David Steel. He has been a giant in British politics; indeed, his influen...
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (Patricia Ferguson):
Lab
On behalf of the members of the Parliamentary Bureau, both past and present, I have great pleasure in taking the opportunity to say a few words before you go...
The Deputy Presiding Officer:
SNP
It is with real pleasure, Sir David, that I ask you to reply to the debate.
The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel):
NPA
I see that I have less than two minutes in which to do so, Deputy Presiding Officer.It is especially pleasing to listen to all those kind words when I reckon...
The Deputy Presiding Officer:
SNP
The question is, that motion S1M-4063, in the name of the First Minister, on the Presiding Officer, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to.
That the Parliament expresses its gratitude to Sir David Steel for his service to the Parliament and recognises the important and historic role he has carrie...
The Deputy Presiding Officer:
SNP
The motion is agreed to unanimously. For the last time, I hand back the chair to Sir David Steel.