Motion · S6M-17110 · 7 Apr 2025
Retirement of Derek Smeall, Principal of Glasgow Kelvin College
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Derek Smeall, Principal of Glasgow Kelvin College, on his retirement after six years in the role; notes that Derek began his 19-year career in further education as a lecturer in engineering, progressing to curriculum manager, head of faculty and then senior management at Cumbernauld College and New College Lanarkshire, before taking up the role as Principal of Glasgow Kelvin College on 1 August 2019; recognises the contribution that Derek made to the college during his time in the role, and wishes him all the best for his retirement.
Supporters (16)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.