IN MEMORY OF TAM DALYELL

Early day motion 892, tabled 30 January 2017 by George Kerevan (Scottish National Party). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes with great regret the passing of Sir Tam Dalyell, a Father of the House who served as a Member of Parliament for 43 years; salutes his contribution as a great parliamentarian and as someone dedicated always to holding the Executive to account in the best parliamentary tradition; further notes his resolute and selfless campaigning, frequently for causes which were unpopular or controversial; notes his long-standing interest in science and his ever popular column in the New Scientist; notes his self-description as having a predilection for being awkward but recognising his willingness always to work across the House; and celebrates him as someone who will be remembered by political friends and foes alike as a man of principle.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, Labour 12, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.