Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 15 December 2020
15 Dec 2020 · S5 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
We have a point of order from Rona Mackay.
Colleagues, there are a number of technical difficulties. Basically, members who are online cannot hear us. Although we are in communication, it is not satisfactory. We have agreed the main item of business, so I suggest that we postpone the vote on the financial resolution until tomorrow. We will rerun the vote tomorrow when we have business in the chamber.
Before we move to members’ business, I encourage all members to be careful when leaving the chamber, to wear their masks, to observe social distancing and to follow the one-way systems that are in place around the building.
I will suspend the meeting for a few moments to make sure that members who are joining us remotely can do so.
18:58 Meeting suspended.In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh)
NPA
The first question is, that motion S5M-23682, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill at stage 1, be agreed to. Are w...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We will move to a division. We will suspend for a few moments to allow members to access the voting app. 18:35 Meeting suspended. 18:40 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We will resume proceedings and go straight to the vote. I remind members that the question is, that S5M-23682, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the Hate Crime...
Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Oh—finally, the robust system has confirmed that I voted no. I withdraw my point of order. The system is obviously no...
Dr Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I thought that I had voted, but I have an error message suggesting that I have not.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I can confirm that you did vote, Dr Allan.
The Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing (Joe FitzPatrick)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My screen does not say whether I voted or not, so I am hoping that I did.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
You did.
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to vote, and I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Mackay. We heard that, and I will make sure that your vote is added to the vote roll.
Jenny Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am sorry, but I could not hear you and I missed the vote. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Marra. That is noted and your vote will be added to the vote roll.
Alex Neil (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My system would not allow me in to vote. Microsoft has got no verification codes left. Can I ensure that my vote is r...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Can I just check what your vote was, Mr Neil?
Alex Neil
SNP
I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you. That has been noted and your vote will be added to the vote roll.
Sandra White (Glasgow Kelvin) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I voted yes in the first vote, then was unable to vote in the second vote. Then the system told me that I voted no, a...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms White. I will make sure that your yes vote is recorded. I can confirm that we have now accounted for all votes. For Adam, George (Paisley) (...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S5M-23682, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill at stage 1, is: For 91, Again...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The final question is, that motion S5M-23531, in the name of Kate Forbes, on the financial resolution to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, be ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is now closed. I am afraid that there were a few technical difficulties with that vote, so I will take points of order...
Rona Mackay
SNP
Oh dear. Laughter.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We have a point of order from Rona Mackay. Colleagues, there are a number of technical difficulties. Basically, members who are online cannot hear us. Altho...