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Motion · S6M-13821 · 27 Jun 2024

Congratulating Steve Farrell

Lodged by Edward Mountain Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the long service of Steve Farrell and thanks him for the work that he has done within the Parliament; notes Steve's 46 years of public service, including 21 years as a civil servant in the Scottish Office and 25 years in the Parliament; further notes that Steve was involved in setting up the Parliament following the 1997 referendum, and, in the early days as a member of the Business Team, was involved in developing procedures and processes for the first meetings in the Chamber, many of which are still in place today; acknowledges that Steve has been a Clerk to six committees, including as the first Clerk to the then Public Petitions Committee, where Steve was instrumental in setting up the Scottish Parliament's public petitions system; understands that Steve’s formal retirement date is 31 August 2024, and wishes him all the best for his retirement.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.