Sir John Gorman: Resignation as Deputy Speaker

Part of the debate – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 12:15 pm on 19 February 2002.

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Photo of Mr Cedric Wilson Mr Cedric Wilson NIUP 12:15, 19 February 2002

On behalf of the Northern Ireland Unionist Party, I identify with the comments that have been made about Sir John on his retirement as Deputy Speaker. I got to know Sir John at the Forum. Indeed, my lasting memory of him was on a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. We had the pleasure of accompanying him on the coach from the airport to Strasbourg. Sir John gave a running commentary about his wartime exploits, when the Germans were routed from the city of Strasbourg during the second world war, to which he made an amazing contribution. It was a memorable trip and coloured my view of the calibre and stature of Sir John Gorman. I wish him a quiet time on the Back Benches and all the very best for his future in the Assembly.