Friday, 13 October 2000
Scottish Parliament Friday 13 October 2000 (Afternoon) [THE PRESIDING OFFICER opened the meeting at 14:00]
I declare this special meeting of the Parliament open, and invite colleagues, friends and guests to stand for a minute's silence while we remember Donald Dewar.
I call Jim Wallace, the acting First Minister, to speak to and move the motion of condolence, motion S1M-1260.
The Scottish Parliament is the national legislature of Scotland, located in Edinburgh. The Parliament consists of 129 members known as MSPs, elected for four-year terms; 73 represent individual geographical constituencies, and 56 are regional representatives.
