Motion of Condolence

John Swinney S6M-20640 That the Parliament expresses its sadness at the sudden death of Lord Jim Wallace; appreciates his many years of outstanding public service and the high regard in which he was held as a Queen's Counsel, MP for Shetland and Orkney and the first ever MSP for Orkney, his seven years as the first Deputy First Minister of Scotland and his service as Advocate General for Scotland; recognises his significant contribution to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and the foundations of devolution, and conveys its sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Further details available for S6M-20640