Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 11 December 2012
11 Dec 2012 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The next question is, that motion S4M-05154, in the name of Alasdair Allan, on the role of scientific evidence and advice in public policy, as amended, be agreed to.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament recognises the important role that scientific evidence plays in informing decision making; recognises the contribution made by scientists and engineers in the Scottish Government, its agencies and delivery partners to the international reputation of Scotland through the provision of evidence and advice; supports the Scottish Government’s efforts to increase the policy impact of publicly funded scientific research; notes the valuable work of the Scottish Science Advisory Council; recognises the importance of engaging with the public in relation to the science that underpins policy, and believes that, as the next generation of scientists and engineers is vital to informing decision making and government policy in the future, there needs to be a greater focus from the Scottish Government and all those involved in the delivery of education at all levels on promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects for study and on presenting the advantages of careers in science and engineering to all.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament recognises the important role that scientific evidence plays in informing decision making; recognises the contribution made by scientists and engineers in the Scottish Government, its agencies and delivery partners to the international reputation of Scotland through the provision of evidence and advice; supports the Scottish Government’s efforts to increase the policy impact of publicly funded scientific research; notes the valuable work of the Scottish Science Advisory Council; recognises the importance of engaging with the public in relation to the science that underpins policy, and believes that, as the next generation of scientists and engineers is vital to informing decision making and government policy in the future, there needs to be a greater focus from the Scottish Government and all those involved in the delivery of education at all levels on promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects for study and on presenting the advantages of careers in science and engineering to all.
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The Presiding Officer (Tricia Marwick)
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
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There will be a division.ForBaker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Baxter, Jayne (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) Boyack,...
The Presiding Officer
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The Presiding Officer
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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