Former None MSP for Ochil
The first meeting of the third session of Parliament is resumed with the election of the Presiding Officer. I have received two valid nominations. In alphabetical order, they are Alex Fergusson and Margo MacDonald. I invite the candidates to make themselves known to the chamber. The election will proceed in accordance with rule 11.9 of standing orders. Members should remain in their seats...
In the election of the Presiding Officer, the number of votes cast for each candidate was: Alex Fergusson 108, Margo MacDonald 20. Accordingly, as Alex Fergusson gathered more votes than the total number of votes received by the other candidate, and as more than 25 per cent of members voted, Alex Fergusson is elected as the Parliament's Presiding Officer. [ Applause. ] You have just elected a...
I am now minded to take a motion without notice, that motion S3M-1, a copy of which has been placed on members' desks and which is supported by all parties in the chamber, be taken at this meeting of Parliament. Motion moved, That motion S3M-1 be taken at this meeting of the Parliament.—[Alasdair Morgan.]
Former None MSP for Ochil
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 14 May 2007 — Election
Party was Scottish National Party until 6 May 2003
Also represented Mid Scotland and Fife
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