Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Scott Arthur (Labour), on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 4 members in total.
Sarah Boyack MSP
That this House congratulates Sarah Boyack MSP for her service in the Scottish Parliament on behalf of residents of Edinburgh and the Lothians; acknowledges her extensive service in the Scottish Parliament since 1999 and role in Donald Dewar’s first cabinet; commends her pioneering work as the first Minister for Transport, including introducing free bus travel for the over 60s and disabled people in Scotland; notes her leadership on climate change, including setting the first renewable energy targets for Scotland and championing a just transition to renewable energy; further notes her service on the Scottish Parliament Environment and Rural Development Committee from 2003-2007, and as Deputy Minister for the Environment and Rural Development; appreciates the collegiate and professional manner in which she conducted her parliamentary duties, earning respect from across the political spectrum; applauds her commitment to encouraging young people and women to get involved in politics; and wishes her well in her future endeavours beyond the Scottish Parliament.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 3095
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Jim Shannon
- Brian Leishman
- Adam Jogee
- Subjects
- Scottish Parliament members Boyack, Sarah
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-04-22 21:02:09 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/65542
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