Motion of Condolence, Nelson Mandela
- Submitted by: Alex Salmond, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 December 2013
- Motion reference: S4M-08559
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 December 2013
That the Parliament records its sadness at the passing on 5 December 2013 of Nelson Mandela; celebrates the inspirational life of a prisoner who became president; recognises Nelson Mandela’s role in the peaceful development of the modern South African nation and immense contribution to conflict resolution as a world statesman; celebrates his longstanding friendship with Scotland, and extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to Mr Mandela’s family and the people of South Africa at this time.
Supported by:
Ruth Davidson, Patrick Harvie, Fiona Hyslop, Johann Lamont, Willie Rennie, Nicola Sturgeon