Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.
Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.
Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.
Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols
- Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time
- Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published
- A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business
- A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support
- An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.
Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk
New and altered motions and amendments
*S4M-11996 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Thursday 8 January 2015—
after
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
insert
followed by Ministerial Statement: Oil and Gas
*S4M-11993 John Swinney: Boosting the Economy—That the Parliament welcomes the continued growth of Scotland’s economy and the fact that Scotland’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the UK; further welcomes the fact that, since 2007, Scottish exports have increased by a third, business research and development has risen by 29% and that the total number of registered businesses in Scotland has grown by 10%; agrees that delivering sustainable economic growth and addressing longstanding inequalities are reinforcing, and not competing, objectives, and welcomes the actions that the Scottish Government is taking to foster a supportive business environment, invest in infrastructure, support entrepreneurship, innovation and internationalisation, and to help to ensure that economic growth is characterised by income, regional and social equality.
Supported by: Fergus Ewing*, Joe FitzPatrick*
*S4M-11992 Sandra White: Partick Thistle Top the Table Helping Homeless—That the Parliament acknowledges what it considers the generosity of Partick Thistle FC, which donated a thousand pies to homeless people in Glasgow on New Year’s Day; understands that the pies were donated following the club’s match against Celtic FC being postponed due to a waterlogged pitch; recognises that the Glasgow city centre-based Marie Trust collected the pies and took them to its centre for homeless people, and hopes that the generosity of Partick Thistle FC will continue and be replicated by other clubs in similar circumstances.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, Roderick Campbell*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Jackie Baillie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Rob Gibson*, Neil Findlay*, Colin Beattie*
*S4M-11991 Bob Doris: Combating Food Need in Milton—That the Parliament congratulates AXM Club on its fundraiser on 23 December 2014, which raised £500 for the Unite Canal Community Branch (UCCB) Foodbank in Milton in north Glasgow; notes that the donation was delivered on Christmas Eve along with boxes of food; understands that the money will be used to secure UCCB’s pick-up and drop-off service in the difficult winter months ahead, as well as enabling it to continue to serve fresh hot meals on a weekly basis in the HUT facility, and thanks AXM Club staff and their manager, Scott McMillan, as well as all volunteers at the foodbank, for their work in developing and supporting what it considers this invaluable service and social hub for the Milton area.
*S4M-11990 David Stewart: Moray Firth Radio, Your Music, Your Life—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Inverness-based Moray Firth Radio (MFR), which serves the Highlands, Moray, Orkney and parts of north west Aberdeenshire, on its recent rebranding; understands that, as it moves into its 33rd year of broadcasting, the station plans to enhance programming and listener numbers and will adopt a new logo, replacing that used since 2001; further understands that there will be a major shake-up to its sister station, MFR 2, which will see new shows, updated presenter slots and introduce new talent; notes that a third station, MFR 3, will be launched in January 2015 and will play current chart hits, which, it believes will further increase people’s listening choice, and notes what it sees as the improvements to the MFR website, which now allows online access to each of the stations and local news and provides information about how to access services using mobile, tablet and desktop technology as well as by social media.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Mary Scanlon*, David Torrance*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, Chic Brodie*, Colin Beattie*
*S4M-11989 Richard Simpson: Disabled Access Day—That the Parliament recognises that 17 January 2015 is Disabled Access Day; further notes that the campaign encourages disabled people and their friends and families to get out and about and explore somewhere new together; regards access for disabled people as crucial to improving their equality; believes that the award-winning Euan’s Guide is making a significant contribution to providing information on ease of access for disabled people, and hopes that all parliamentarians will encourage local disabled groups to write in their views to Euan’s Guide on access to sites at euansguide.com/news/disabled-access-day-campaign.
Supported by: David Torrance*, Drew Smith*, Iain Gray*, Jayne Baxter*, Patricia Ferguson*, Liam McArthur*, Jackie Baillie*, Joan McAlpine*, Hugh Henry*, Nanette Milne*, Richard Lyle*, John Pentland*, Alex Fergusson*, Mary Fee*, Jackson Carlaw*, Mike MacKenzie*, Rob Gibson*, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*
*S4M-11988 Dennis Robertson: Disabled Access Day—That the Parliament recognises 17 January 2015 as the inaugural Disabled Access Day in Scotland; acknowledges that Disabled Access Day provides resources and information to disabled people as well as their families and friends to venture out and visit venues and locations new to them; encourages charities, companies and venues in Scotland to become more aware of accessibility issues and ensure that their facilities and services are fully accessible for disabled people, and notes that Euan’s Guide is sponsoring the event, which has received international support from charities and organisations working for a more accessible world.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Kenneth Gibson*, Liam McArthur*, Jim Hume*, Jackie Baillie*, Nigel Don*, Roderick Campbell*, Jean Urquhart*, Colin Beattie*, John Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Hugh Henry*, Nanette Milne*, Alison McInnes*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Christina McKelvie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*
*S4M-11987 Nigel Don: Protecting Vulnerable Adults from Scammers—That the Parliament congratulates Angus Council on recognising that its vulnerable citizens face attacks from scammers and for developing the Angus Financial Harm Sub-Committee, a partnership involving Angus Council social work and trading standards services, Police Scotland, voluntary sector partners and businesses, including financial institutions, to assist in protecting adults from financial harm; understands that, in recent years, there have been six known instances in which Angus residents have lost savings of more than £40,000; further understands that, although this initiative has been successful in shielding vulnerable people in Angus from fraudulent schemes, such as prize draws and land investment scams, there is still a great need to keep up this work to protect people from experiencing financial harm, and further recognises that scams affect the mental health of victims as well as having financial implications.
Supported by: Nanette Milne*, Stuart McMillan*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jean Urquhart*, Joan McAlpine*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie*, Jim Hume*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Dave Thompson*, Kevin Stewart*, Christina McKelvie*, David Torrance*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*
*S4M-11985 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Public Services Reform (Inspection and Monitoring of Prisons) (Scotland) Order 2014 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-11984 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Substitution on Committees—That the Parliament agrees that—
Liz Smith be appointed to replace John Lamont as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party substitute on the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee; and
John Scott be appointed to replace Jackson Carlaw as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party substitute on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.
*S4M-11983 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Remits—That the Parliament agrees that the remit of the following committees be amended to—
Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee
To consider and report on the Scottish economy, enterprise, energy, tourism, renewables and other matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy (apart from those covered by the remit of the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee), and matters relating to cities.
Education and Culture Committee
To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning; matters relating to youth employment, skills and employment training, implementation of the recommendations of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce, Skills Development Scotland and other matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work, Skills and Training, and matters relating to culture and the arts falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs.
Health and Sport Committee
To consider and report on health policy, the NHS in Scotland, sport and other matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport, and measures against child poverty.
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
To consider and report on infrastructure, capital investment, transport, Scottish Water and other matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, and matters relating to housing and digital infrastructure.
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
To consider and report on the financing and delivery of local government and local services, planning, regeneration and other matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights.
Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee
To consider and report on agriculture, fisheries, rural development, climate change, the environment and other matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and Environment.
Welfare Reform Committee
To monitor the implementation of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 as it affects welfare provision in Scotland and to consider relevant Scottish legislation and other consequential arrangements.
*S4M-11982 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—
Tuesday 13 January 2015
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Protecting Public Services
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 14 January 2015
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
followed by Scottish Labour Party Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 15 January 2015
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
followed by Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Commending the People who Keep Scotland Safe in Emergencies
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 20 January 2015
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 21 January 2015
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.00 pm Portfolio Questions
Infrastructure, Investment and Cities;
Culture, Europe and External Affairs
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 22 January 2015
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
followed by Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
S4M-11980 Derek Mackay: Active Travel—That the Parliament recognises the success of active travel programmes in enabling more people to be active more often, with record levels of investment in active travel; celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Cycle Network; welcomes the publication of the second Cycling Action Plan for Scotland and the first National Walking Strategy; acknowledges the cross-party commitment to promoting active travel and progress made by the Scottish Government since 1999, alongside external partners, in laying the foundations for a more active and healthier nation, and commits to working together to realise the active travel vision, which outlines how Scotland will look in 2030 if more people are walking and cycling.
Supported by: Keith Brown
*S4M-11980.2 Alison Johnstone: Active Travel—As an amendment to motion S4M-11980 in the name of Derek Mackay (Active Travel), insert at end "; reaffirms the Scottish Government’s target of 10% of journeys to be made by bike by 2020; notes the estimate by Spokes that active travel funding in the 2015-16 draft budget is lower than in the previous year; calls on the Scottish Government to reverse this cut and substantially increase funding for active travel; notes the ongoing debate and research into the introduction of presumed liability in relation to road accidents, and urges local authorities to meet growing demand for high-quality walking and cycling infrastructure, extend 20mph speed limits in built-up areas and provide walking and cycling training opportunities to every child in Scotland".
*S4M-11980.1 David Stewart: Active Travel—As an amendment to motion S4M-11980 in the name of Derek Mackay (Active Travel), insert at end “; acknowledges that the number of people participating in active travel has remained relatively stagnant and more needs to be done to increase the number of people cycling and walking as a normal means of transport through improving infrastructure, promotion activities and road safety, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out how the active travel budget for 2015-16 will be spent, in particular the proportion that will be allocated to cycling and walking infrastructure”.
Supported by: Mary Fee*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-11979 Eyemouth-born Gary Anderson is the 2015 PDC World Darts Champion (lodged on 05 January 2015) Margaret Mitchell*, Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*
S4M-11978 £3,550 Gift to Angus District Nursing Service (lodged on 05 January 2015) Colin Beattie*, Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*
S4M-11977 The Flying Scotsman is the 2015 World Darts Champion (lodged on 05 January 2015) Murdo Fraser*, Colin Beattie*, Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Stewart Maxwell*, Adam Ingram*
S4M-11974 City Link Workers Treated with Contempt (lodged on 05 January 2015) Jackie Baillie*
S4M-11973 Fort William FC, Four-in-a-row (lodged on 05 January 2015) Margaret Mitchell*, Colin Beattie*
S4M-11970 Another Glasgow Tragedy (lodged on 23 December 2014) Siobhan McMahon*
S4M-11888 Stop Student Poverty (lodged on 15 December 2014) Patrick Harvie*
S4M-11361 Tackling Projected Population Decline in Argyll and Bute (lodged on 30 October 2014) Michael Russell*
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