David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It is with regret that I inform the House of the death in late August of Mr Harold Gibson Weir AM, Parliamentary Librarian from 1978 to 1982. Mr Weir first joined the library in 1968 as one of the first appointees to the Legislative Research Service. He took a leading role in the formation of subject groups within the research service, a model which continues to enable the library to effectively deliver its services. He also initiated the Bills Digest service, which has become a highly valued service to members and their staff. Unfortunately, ill health caused Mr Weir to retire prematurely from the post of Parliamentary Librarian. On behalf of all members, I extend condolences to Mrs Weir and their family.