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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
22 Mar 2011
Point of Order
As you were not able to give me prior notice, I will take away that point of order and reflect on it, and you will get an answer before close of business.11:53 Meeting suspended. 11:55 On resuming—
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Clydebank Blitz 70th Anniversary
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-7738, in the name of Des McNulty, on the 70th anniversary of the Clydebank blitz. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.Motion debated,That the Parliament notes that this year ma...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
There will be a five-minute suspension followed by the division.15:20 Meeting suspended. 15:25 On resuming—
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The question is, that amendment 1 be agreed to. Are we agreed?Members: No.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I take it that you wish to press amendment 1.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 3 is on the suitability of living accommodation for an HMO licence. Amendment 1, in the name of Pauline McNeill, is the only amendment in the group.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 2 is on refusal to consider an application for a licence to operate a house in multiple occupation. Amendment 7, in the name of the minister, is grouped with amendments 8 to 10.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I am sorry about that. Your name came up on the screen.Amendment 3 agreed to.Section 8—Disqualification orders for unregistered landlordsAmendment 4 moved—Alex Neil—and agreed to.Section 9—Power to obtain informationAmendments 5 and 6 moved—Alex Neil—and agreed to.Section 13—A...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I call Ted Brocklebank.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 1 is on minor and technical amendments. Amendment 3, in the name of the minister, is grouped with amendments 4 to 6 and 11 to 14.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with amendments, members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled list—that is, SP Bill 54A-ML—and the groupings, which the Presiding Officer has agreed...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Business Motion
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S3M-8175, in the name of Bruce Crawford, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a timetable for stage 3 consideration of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill.Motion moved,That the Parliament agr...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · Health Care Acquired Infections
She always was a sook. Laughter.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · Affordable Housing
Elizabeth Smith is not here for question 17.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · Dementia Strategy
Question 14 was not lodged. Question 15 was withdrawn.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · St Margaret of Scotland Hospice
Question 12 was not lodged.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · NHS Lanarkshire (Meetings)
The minister is responsible for what she says to Parliament; I am not responsible for that. You can take the matter up with the minister later.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · NHS Lanarkshire (Meetings)
I am sorry, Ms Craigie, but I am not happy with your accusing the minister of telling lies. In the first instance, I ask you to withdraw that particular comment.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Scottish Executive Question Time · NHS Forth Valley (Meetings)
A question, Ms Peattie, please.
Trish Godman (West Renfrewshire) (Lab) Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
First Minister’s Question Time · Child Trafficking
The First Minister will be aware of a report by the Equal Opportunities Committee on prostitution and trafficking and of the fact that there have been no prosecutions for child trafficking in Scotland. I know that there is a question about numbers, but it seems to me that, if ...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Bus Services Regulation
Ms Gillon, the minister is not taking your intervention.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Bus Services Regulation
Ms Gillon, the minister is not taking your intervention.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
17 Mar 2011
Bus Services Regulation
You can give way if you want.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
“Low Carbon Scotland: Meeting the Emissions Reductions Targets 2010-2022—Report on Proposals and Policies”
The next item of business is a statement by Roseanna Cunningham on the report on proposals and policies on climate change targets. The minister will take questions at the end of her statement, so there should be no interventions or interruptions.16:24
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Denny Town Centre Regeneration
The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-7682, in the name of Michael Matheson, on Denny town centre regeneration. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.Motion debated,That the Parliament considers that there is widespread dis...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill
Before we move on to the next item of business, I remind all members in the chamber and those who are watching and listening in their offices that the extraordinary general meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will be held at 12.45 pm in committee room 1, wher...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill
I now move to the winding-up speeches.11:58
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill
The next item of business is a debate on motion S3M-8129, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, on the Public Records (Scotland) Bill.11:32
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
That ends consideration of amendments. That must be the quickest we have ever got through a bill.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 2 is on a minor and technical issue. Amendment 5, in the name of the minister, is the only amendment in the group.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 1 is on the “agreement” of plans, rather than “approval”. Amendment 1, in the name of the minister, is grouped with amendments 2 to 4.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
16 Mar 2011
Public Records (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Public Records (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with amendments, members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled list, which is SP Bill 56A-ML, and the groupings, which the Presiding Officer has agreed. The ...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Fenwick Weavers Society
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-8024, in the name of Willie Coffey, on the co-operative model—born in Fenwick, 14 March 1761 and still flourishing. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.Motion debated.That the ...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Scotland Bill
I remind members that if three of you run over time by 20 seconds, I lose one minute for the final speaker.15:57
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Scotland Bill
You must finish now.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Scotland Bill
Order, Mr Stevenson.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Scotland Bill
I say to Mr Rumbles that the rationale behind the current procedure was that Ms Mitchell had lodged an amendment. However, I will reflect on what he said and I will return to it later today.15:09
Trish Godman (West Renfrewshire) (Lab) Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Lee Jeans Sit-in
I, too, congratulate Duncan McNeil on securing the debate on the sit-in at the Lee jeans Greenock plant. Like every other Scottish trade unionist, I was astonished when I heard of the sit-in, which was led by Helen Monaghan, Margaret Wallace and Catherine Robertson. I feared t...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Local Services
Order.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Local Services
Mr Foulkes, just be careful about what you are saying. We are talking about local services.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Local Services
I have been keeping my eye on that. As George Foulkes comes back in, I ask him to keep his eye on the motion to which he is speaking.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
10 Mar 2011
Local Services
Excuse me, Mr Purvis. If you have an intervention to make, would you get to your feet, please?
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill
The next item of business is a debate on motion S3M-8110, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on the Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill.17:11
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
That concludes consideration of amendments.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I guess that you have nothing to add, cabinet secretary.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 6 is on general guidance on part 1. Amendment 17, in the name of the minister, is the only amendment in the group.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 5 is on the application of certain provisions to other qualified engineers. Amendment 16, in the name of the cabinet secretary, is grouped with amendments 18 and 19.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 4 is on interim inspection compliance certificates and inspection compliance certificates. Amendment 6, in the name of the cabinet secretary, is grouped with amendments 7 to 9.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 3 is on monitoring of measures for maintenance of reservoir. Amendment 5, in the name of the cabinet secretary, is grouped with amendments 10 to 12.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 2 is on risk designation appeals and stop notices—appointment of engineer to advise. Amendment 3, in the name of the cabinet secretary, is grouped with amendment 14.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 1 is on minor amendments. Amendment 1, in the name of the cabinet secretary, is grouped with amendments 2, 4, 13, 15 and 20.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with amendments, members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled list and the groupings, which the Presiding Officer has agreed. As usual, the division bell will s...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Standing Orders
The question on the motion will be put at decision time.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
Standing Orders
The next item of business concerns motion S3M-8088, in the name of Gil Paterson, on changes to standing orders. Motion moved,That the Parliament agrees that, in giving effect to the standing order rule changes set out in Annexe A of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appoint...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
“Scrutiny of SPCB supported bodies”
The next item of business is a debate on motion S3M-8081, in the name of Gil Paterson, on “Scrutiny of SPCB supported bodies”. I call Gil Paterson to speak to and move the motion on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.16:53
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab Chamber
09 Mar 2011
“Financial Resolutions and scrutiny of revised Financial Memoranda”
The next item of business is a debate on motion S3M-8080, in the name of Gil Paterson, on “Financial Resolutions and scrutiny of revised Financial Memoranda”.I call on Gil Paterson to speak to and move the motion on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments C...
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
03 Mar 2011
Property Factors (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 7 is on appeals—part 2. Amendment 20, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, is grouped with amendments 21 and 22.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
03 Mar 2011
Property Factors (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 6 is on parliamentary procedure for orders under sections 13 and 26. Amendment 17, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, is grouped with amendments 24 and 26.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
03 Mar 2011
Property Factors (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 5 is on offences under section 12 by bodies corporate et cetera. Amendment 15, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, is the only amendment in the group.
The Deputy Presiding Officer Lab Chamber
03 Mar 2011
Property Factors (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 4 is on the consequences of refusal to enter in, or removal from, the register. Amendment 11, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, is grouped with amendment 13.
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Meeting of the Parliament 22 March 2011

22 Mar 2011 · S3 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Point of Order
Godman, Trish Lab West Renfrewshire Watch on SPTV
As you were not able to give me prior notice, I will take away that point of order and reflect on it, and you will get an answer before close of business.

11:53 Meeting suspended. 11:55 On resuming—

In the same item of business

Jeremy Purvis (Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale) (LD) LD
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I apologise for not being able to give you advance notice, and I am not sure, as it is the last day before dissolutio...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman) Lab
As you were not able to give me prior notice, I will take away that point of order and reflect on it, and you will get an answer before close of business.11:...