Motion of Condolence for Winnie Ewing
- Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 September 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-10350
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 07 September 2023
That the Parliament expresses its deep sadness at the death of Winnie Ewing; offers its sympathy and condolences to her family and friends; recognises the historic place she will hold in Scottish political life having served in three Parliaments as a result of her victory in the 1967 Hamilton by-election, her election as an MEP, and as an MSP, where she presided over the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament; further recognises the high esteem in which she was held by colleagues from all parties, and appreciates her contribution as a principled public servant dedicated to the people of Scotland.
Supported by:
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Patrick Harvie, Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar, Lorna Slater, Paul Sweeney, Tess White