Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Meeting date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021

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Point of Order

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I hope very much to say something similar to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee on Thursday, but I wanted to take the first opportunity in parliamentary time to try to make things right. Last Thursday, during an exchange on children’s rights with the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd, I was captured on camera mouthing language that was neither parliamentary nor respectful. I apologise unreservedly to the minister. Each of us in the chamber should strive to reflect the better natures of the people whom we are sent here to serve. I am very sorry, and I will reflect on that.

Thank you very much, Mr Cole-Hamilton. That is a point of order for the committee, not for me, but your comments are noted.