Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 24 March 2026 [Draft]
24 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The next question is, that motion S6M-20942, in the name of Martin Whitfield, on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee motion on the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026, be agreed to.
Motion agreed to,
That the Parliament, in exercise of the power conferred by section 15 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) makes The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (Modifications) Resolution 2026 and—
(a) resolves that with effect from the day after the first dissolution of the Parliament following the day on which this Resolution is made the provisions which are contained in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Resolution shall come into force; and
(b) notes that in accordance with section 48(1) of the 2016 Act the Parliament has consulted the Scottish Ministers.
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Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
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18:07
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The question is, that motion S6M-21120, in the name of Daniel Johnson, be agreed to. Members should cast their votes now.The vote is closed.
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I cannot get my device to connect. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, minister. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app failed to connect in time. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Whitfield. We will ensure that that is recorded.
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an I...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-21103, in the name of Ivan McKee, on the Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill at stage 3, be agreed to. As this is ...
Jim Fairlie
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I apologise; I am having trouble with my machine. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, minister. We will ensure that that is recorded.
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an I...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-21103, in the name of Ivan McKee, on the Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill at stage 3, is: For 119, Against 0...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-21104, in the name of Jim Fairlie, on the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill at stage 3, be agreed to.As this is a m...
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (SNP)...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-21104, in the name of Jim Fairlie, on the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill at stage 3, is: For 119, Against 0, ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-21167, in the name of Graeme Dey, on a motion on legislative consent for the Armed Forces Bill, which is UK legislation...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-21168, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, on a motion on legislative consent for the Railways Bill, which is UK legislation, ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division.
ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an I...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
I propose to put a single question on the two Parliamentary Bureau motions, unless any member objects.As no member has objected, the final question is, that ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
That concludes decision time.