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George Reid mentioned

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4 Mar 2025, 4:40 p.m. - House of Commons
"the late Lord Douglas James Hamilton, and George Reid. "
Patricia Ferguson MP (Glasgow West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
3 Sep 2025, 12:24 p.m. - House of Commons
"research is not up to scratch. George Reid, a former presiding "
Stephen Gethins MP (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, Scottish National Party) - View Video - View Transcript
22 Oct 2025, 4:19 p.m. - House of Commons
"Yeah, and I'm the retired. The sadly recently passed a George Reid who was respected right across US House "
Graham Leadbitter MP (Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey, Scottish National Party) - View Video - View Transcript
4 Jul 2025, 10:55 a.m. - House of Lords
"ultimately from the Supreme Court under the presidency of Supreme Court Justice George Reid was about "
Lord Garnier (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
11 Dec 2025, 1:40 p.m. - House of Commons
"the summer. Firstly, Sir George Reid, who was the second presiding "
Rt Hon David Mundell MP (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs
83 speeches (19,772 words)
Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber
Scotland Office
Mentions:
1: David Mundell (Con - Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale) The first is Sir George Reid, who was the second Presiding Officer. - Link to Speech

Devolution in Scotland
151 speeches (27,754 words)
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber
Scotland Office
Mentions:
1: Graham Leadbitter (SNP - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey) I add to those names George Reid, who sadly passed away recently. - Link to Speech

Oral Answers to Questions
135 speeches (9,956 words)
Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Mentions:
1: Stephen Gethins (SNP - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) George Reid, a former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament and MP, passed away over the summer - Link to Speech

Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill
20 speeches (6,968 words)
2nd reading
Tuesday 4th March 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Mentions:
1: Patricia Ferguson (Lab - Glasgow West) Selkirk (John Lamont), and including Lord James Douglas Hamilton, Lord Wallace, Lord Steel and George Reid - Link to Speech

Restoration and Renewal: Annual Progress Report
37 speeches (19,366 words)
Thursday 16th January 2025 - Grand Committee

Mentions:
1: Baroness Brinton (LD - Life peer) Indeed, when we were discussing chapel repairs, the kinsman of the noble Baroness, Lady Bottomley, George Reid - Link to Speech

Winnie Ewing
49 speeches (8,661 words)
Tuesday 4th July 2023 - Commons Chamber
Scotland Office
Mentions:
1: Ian Blackford (SNP - Ross, Skye and Lochaber) As our colleague from the 1974 intake, George Reid, said:“Occasionally, just very occasionally, a person - Link to Speech
2: Ian Blackford (SNP - Ross, Skye and Lochaber) George Reid, sadly now the only surviving member of that group, remarked of a group meeting when Winnie - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 20th February 2024
Oral Evidence - Alex Salmond

Intergovernmental relations: 25 years since the Scotland Act 1998 - Scottish Affairs Committee

Found: I remember a speech by George Reid, which was compelling.



Parliamentary Research
Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill 2024-25 - CBP-10192
Feb. 14 2025

Found: of Scotland website. 28 General Assembly, Church of Scotland website. 29 For instance, Sir George Reid



Early Day Motions
Thursday 8th May

Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia

8 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House congratulates the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, on his historic victory and successful re-election in the Australian General Election held on Saturday 3 May 2025; notes the increase in seats in the House of Representatives and swing to the Australian …


Bill Documents
Feb. 14 2025
Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill 2024-25
Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act 2024-26
Briefing papers

Found: of Scotland website. 28 General Assembly, Church of Scotland website. 29 For instance, Sir George Reid



Arms Length Bodies Publications
Mar. 15 2024
NICE
Source Page: Endometriosis: diagnosis and management - diagnosing endometriosis
Publication Type: Draft guidance consultation
Document: Evidence review PDF 3.62 MB (webpage)
In development

Found: Reference standard (laparoscopy only) does not match the rev iew protocol Rao, Tanushree; Condous, George; Reid




George Reid mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Government Publications
Friday 6th December 2024
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: The Scottish Ministerial Code: independent advisers
Document: The Scottish Ministerial Code: independent advisers (webpage)

Found: the news release.Details of independent advisers and their reports since 2008.Name: Rt Hon Sir George Reid

Wednesday 14th August 2024
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: Potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections: FOI release
Document: FOI 202300381562 - Information released - Attachment (PDF)

Found: Parliament by an internal working group under the chairmanship of then Deputy Presiding Officer George Reid



Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
The Scottish Parliament's casework service: understanding the hidden work of MSPs
Thursday 24th September 2020
This research looks at how MSPs deal with cases brought to them by constituents. It concludes that this often hidden work constitutes a substantial, publicly-funded advice service. It was conducted as part of SPICe's Academic Fellowship programme.
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Found: “When George Reid… was the deputy presiding officer , he produced a paper which was adopted by everybody

20 Years of the Scottish Parliament
Thursday 27th June 2019
This is a special briefing to mark the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. This briefing provides an overview of the path to devolution; the work of the Parliament to date, and considers what may be next for the Scottish Parliament.
View source webpage

Found: In May 2003, George Reid was elected as the Scottish Parliament's second Presiding Officer .



Scottish Parliamentary Debates
Motion of Condolence
8 speeches (22,656 words)
Thursday 18th September 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) name of John Swinney, on a motion of condolence following the death of George Reid.The Rt Hon Sir George Reid - Link to Speech
2: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) Throughout my parliamentary service, George Reid was a source of wise counsel and steadfast support. - Link to Speech
3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) I think I am now the only Conservative member to have served in this Parliament when Sir George Reid - Link to Speech
4: Ruskell, Mark (Green - Mid Scotland and Fife) I join colleagues across the Parliament—members and staff—in mourning the loss of Sir George Reid and - Link to Speech

Gaza
36 speeches (31,804 words)
Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Swinney, John (SNP - Perthshire North) just before the end of the recess, I was reminded of a quote by the late former Presiding Officer George Reid - Link to Speech



Scottish Calendar
Thursday 18th September 2025 2 p.m.
Motion of Condolence - Main Chamber
John Swinney (S6M-18531) That the Parliament expresses its profound sadness at the death of George Reid; extends its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to his family and friends; appreciates the many years of public service that he gave as an MP, MSP, Presiding Officer, and Lord Lieutenant; recognises the substantial contribution that he made to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and the securing of its place in the life of the nation, and acknowledges his humanitarian work over many decades and the high regard in which he was held by colleagues across the world. Further details available for S6M-18531 Watch on Scottish Parliament TV
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George Reid mentioned in Welsh results


Welsh Senedd Research
Summary of Assembly Measures approved - Research paper
Wednesday 11th June 2014
National Assembly for Wales Summary of Assembly Measures passed during the Third Assembly (2007 – 2011) May 2011 The Members’ Research Service is part of the National Assembly for Wales. We provide confidential and impartial research support to t...

Found: Hon George Reid, along with other Members to the Remuneration Board were appointed on 22 September 2010

Public appointments in Wales and elsewhere - Research paper
Wednesday 11th June 2014
Public appointments in Wales and elsewhere November 2012 This paper sets out the public appointments which are currently made by Welsh Ministers to Welsh public bodies, the role of the Assembly in such appointments and the processes which those a...

Found: Hon George Reid, were appointed by the Commission on 22 September 2010.50 As the appointments are made

The Welsh Ministerial Code - Research paper
Wednesday 11th June 2014
The Welsh Ministerial Code October 2012 This paper provides an outline of the Ministerial Codes issued by the Welsh, UK and Scottish Governments and the Northern Ireland Executive; the information that is required to be published by them, and a s...

Found: Hon George Reid and Rt. Hon Lord Steel of Aikwood in August 2011. 16 5.

Assembly Committee Structures - Research paper
Wednesday 11th June 2014
National Assembly for Wales Research paper Assembly Committee Structures April 2013 Research Service The National Assembly for Wales is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales an...

Found: the Chair of the Remuneration Board and the former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, George Reid