Skip to main content
Loading…

Chamber and committees

Motion of Condolence

  • Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 09 February 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-20721

That the Parliament expresses its shock and sadness following the death of Jeane Freeman; appreciates her long contribution to public life and politics, including as the MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Minister for Social Security, where she established Social Security Scotland, and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport during the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises the high esteem in which she was held by civic society and colleagues in all parties, and offers its deepest sympathy and condolences to her partner, family and many friends.


Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Russell Findlay, Ross Greer, Gillian Mackay, Willie Rennie, Anas Sarwar