Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 24 February 2026 [Draft]
24 Feb 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. We have just witnessed something that I have not seen in my time in the Parliament, which is a member refusing to leave after being instructed to leave by the Presiding Officer. I have never seen that before, and I think it is pretty disgraceful. It challenges your authority as chair, Presiding Officer, which no member should ever do. It is rather ironic, given that we have been discussing a bill that is all about the behaviour of members. Can you advise how you intend to proceed with this matter?
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
We come to the vote on motion S6M-20904, in the name of Graham Simpson, that the Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill at stage 3 be agreed to. Member...
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not vote. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms McAllan. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to connect. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I can confirm that your vote, too, has been recorded, Ms Thomson.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-20904, in the name of Graham Simpson, on the Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill at stage 3, is: For 30, Ag...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
For clarity, I note that the Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill is therefore not passed.
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Reform)
Reform
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. We have just witnessed something that I have not seen in my time in the Parliament, which is a member refusing to lea...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Simpson. As always, I will proceed fairly, treating all members impartially. That is the reason why I cannot allow one member to disregard the ...