The meeting opened at 12.00 pm.

Motion of Condolence: The First Minister moved S1M-2962—That the Parliament expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, conveys its sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family in their sad bereavement, affirms the great affection and esteem in which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was held, and expresses gratitude for her life of outstanding public service and her long and close association with Scotland and the Scottish people.

After debate, the motion was agreed to.

The meeting closed at 12.21 pm.

P E Grice

Clerk of the Parliament

3 April 2002