Expressions of sympathy
Catastrophic. Harsh and brutal, the word fell from the lips of the first minister and, almost simultaneously in the Commons, the Scottish secretary.
It told of a . Not on take-off or landing. But precipitously and mid-flight with minimal warning.
Jim Murphy outlined the work of the Air Accident Investigation Branch which is already under way.
He indicated that interim lessons could be learned - and that, ultimately, any reforms which might be recommended would be implemented.
Alex Salmond indicated that once the initial expert investigations were completed.
Inevitably inadequate
Serious promises, solemnly delivered. Accompanied in both parliaments by sincere expressions of sympathy from all sides.
In the long run, these promises may well prove vital. They may involve changes or lessons learned which could save other lives.
On the day, however, they seemed inevitably inadequate - and I do not remotely blame the politicians for that.
What words could encompass such a savage, sudden death? Catastrophic indeed.
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