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The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
12 Apr 2021
Motion of Condolence
I thank all the party leaders for their contributions, and I thank all members who attended this morning. I also thank all members who wished to attend but were unable to because of the restrictions that we are still observing. I will now convey the terms of the motion to Her...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
12 Apr 2021
Motion of Condolence
I invite the First Minister to speak to and move the motion of condolence. 11:02
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
12 Apr 2021
One Minute’s Silence
Good morning, colleagues. We meet today in unplanned, unexpected and rather sad circumstances to debate a motion of condolence following the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. In a moment, I will ask the First Minister and the party leaders to lead us in their ...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Presiding Officer’s Closing Remarks
You can rest easy. I will not use my remarks to settle old scores, real or imaginary, despite encouragement from some mischievous colleagues. I am here to thank you. I have so many people to thank that I am at something of a quandary as to how to go about it. Many of us are s...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Presiding Officer’s Closing Remarks
Thank you, colleagues. I thank Richard Lyle for voting for that motion single-handedly.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
As the motion has been agreed to, the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill is passed. Applause. I hand the chair to my Deputy Presiding Officer, Linda Fabiani, for the next item.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
The result of the vote is: For 120, Against 0, Abstentions 0. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill be passed.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
We will go straight to the vote. The question is, that motion S5M-24270, in the name of Emma Harper, on the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, be agreed to. Members may cast their votes now. This will be a one-minute division. For Adam, George (Paisl...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
We will move to the vote on the bill. Before that, however, I suspend the meeting for a technical break to allow members to access the voting app. 17:31 Meeting suspended. 17:35 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
That ends consideration of amendments. As members might be aware, at this point in proceedings, I am required under standing orders to decide whether in my view any provision of the bill relates to a protected subject matter—that is, whether it modifies the electoral system o...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
That was short and sweet. Does Ms Harper wish to add anything to wind up?
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 1 is on minor and technical amendments. Amendment 1, in the name of Emma Harper, is grouped with amendments 2 to 4.
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have with them the marshalled list, the bill as amended at stage 2 and the groupings of amendments. I remind memb...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
Point of Order
I thank Ms Smith for the point of order. That matter was discussed at length several times by the Parliamentary Bureau; the bureau agreed that we would go into and observe recess. There is the facility for the COVID-19 Committee to meet to scrutinise legislation, if it feels ...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
First Minister’s Question Time · Covid-19 Restrictions (Island Communities)
Thank you. I apologise to the half dozen members whom I was not able to select.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
First Minister’s Question Time · Education (Attainment)
I appreciate that this is a political exchange, and I always allow some latitude, but you have twice mentioned the House of Lords, First Minister. The point has been made. Interruption. It is a political exchange—I get it, and I understand it—but the point has been made, and I...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
First Minister’s Question Time
Thank you, First Minister. Any member who wishes to ask a supplementary question should press their request-to-speak button.
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2021
First Minister’s Question Time
Good afternoon, colleagues. We will start today’s business with First Minister’s question time, but before we turn to questions I invite the First Minister to update the Parliament on the latest situation with the Covid pandemic.
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
There are three questions to be put. Before I put the first question, which is on legislation, I will pause to allow members to refresh the voting app. Members do not have to put the PIN in again, but if they press their refresh buttons, it should come back up with the most re...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
That concludes decision time. We will shortly move to members’ business in the name of Jeremy Balfour on the “Stories of Hope” report. We will pause for a few moments to allow some members to leave and others to arrive. I remind members who are leaving the chamber to be carefu...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
The final question is, that motion S5M-24453, in the name of Graeme Dey, on approval of an SSI, be agreed to. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) (No. 2) R...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
The result of the division on motion S5M-24271, in the name of Neil Bibby, is: For 111, Against 0, Abstentions 0. The motion is agreed to and the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill is passed. Applause. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill b...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
The next question is, that motion S5M-24271, in the name of Neil Bibby, on the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill at stage 3 be agreed to. Members may cast their votes now. This will be a one-minute division. The vote is now closed. Please let me know if you were not able to vote. Fo...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
The result of the division on motion S5M-24238, in the name of Andy Wightman, is: For 114, Against 0, Abstentions 0. The motion is agreed to and the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill is therefore passed. Applause. Motion agreed to, Th...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
Thank you, Ms Wishart. I will make sure that your yes vote is also added. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) Allan, Dr Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP) Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (SNP) Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
Thank you, Mr Greene. I will make sure that your name is added to the voting list.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Decision Time
I am sorry, Mr Greene, I did not catch that. Would you have voted yes?
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion Without Notice
I am minded to accept a motion without notice to bring forward decision time. Motion moved, That, under Rule 11.2.4, Decision Time be brought forward to 7.21 pm.—Graeme Dey Motion agreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Parliamentary Bureau Motion
The question on the SSI will be put at decision time.
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Parliamentary Bureau Motion
The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S5M-24453, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau will speak to and move the motion.
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-24271, in the name of Neil Bibby, on the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill at stage 3. 18:19
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
That ends consideration of amendments. As members may know, at this stage in proceedings, I am required under standing orders to decide whether in my view any provision of the bill relates to a protected subject matter; that is, whether it modifies the electoral system or fran...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 6 is on the Scottish pubs code adjudicator and assistance from the Scottish ministers. Amendment 11, in the name of Andy Wightman, is the only amendment in the group.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Minister, do you wish to add anything?
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 5 is on the Scottish pubs code adjudicator and the power to require information. Amendment 1, in the name of Neil Bibby, is the only amendment in the group.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Mr Simpson, do you wish to press or to withdraw amendment 12?
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 4 is on the Scottish pubs code and the requirement to offer a market-rent-only lease. Amendment 12, in the name of Graham Simpson, is grouped with amendments 13, 8 and 9. If amendment 8 is agreed to, it will pre-empt amendment 9.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 3 is on the Scottish pubs code and a requirement to offer a guest beer agreement provided that the beer is produced by a small brewery. Amendment 4, in the name of Graham Simpson, is grouped with amendments 5 and 6.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 2 is on investigation into changes to pub leasing arrangements before the act is fully in force. Amendment 3, in the name of Neil Bibby, is grouped with amendment 10.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 1 is on the application of the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 in relation to section 14. Amendment 2, in the name of Andy Wightman, is the only amendment in the group. I just heard Andy Wightman giving his valedictory remarks, but I call on him now to speak to and move ...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
We move to stage 3 proceedings on the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled list of amendments and the groupings of amendments. As usual, I will sound the division bell and suspend proceedi...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Business Motion
I beg your pardon. I did not mean to worry you, minister. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated, th...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Business Motion
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-24441, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a stage 2 timetable.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
That ends consideration of amendments. As members will be aware, at this stage in proceedings, I am required under the standing orders to decide whether, in my view, any provision of the bill relates to a protected subject matter—that is, whether it modifies the electoral sys...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Does Mr Wightman wish to make any further comments?
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 2 is on scrutiny of regulations under section 6(1). Amendment 6, in the name of Andy Wightman, is the only amendment in the group.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I apologise for the technical problem—broadcasting is now back. As we lost the broadcast only for 30 seconds, I ask the cabinet secretary to pick up from where she left off.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Cabinet secretary, I am very sorry to do this, but I am afraid that we have lost the virtual chamber. It is not your doing at all—it is a technical fault. The same thing happened recently. However, because half the chamber can no longer hear what is happening, I am going to ha...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 1 is on the meaning and interpretation of the charter articles. Amendment 1, in the name of Andy Wightman, is grouped with amendments 2 to 5. I remind members that, if amendment 2 is agreed to, I will not be able to call amendment 3, as it will have been pre-empted.
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh) NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The next item of business is stage 3 proceedings on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. In dealing with the amendments, members should have before them the bill as amended at stage 2, the marshalled list and the groupings of amendmen...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
We will move to the next item of business. I remind all members who need to leave the chamber at this stage to follow the one-way systems, to wear their masks, to make sure that they observe social distancing rules and, if they are having to change desks, to make sure that tho...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
The result of the division on motion S5M-24292, in the name of Ruth Davidson, on a motion of no confidence, is: For 31, Against 65, Abstentions 27. Motion disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
Thank you, Mr Paterson. Your vote will be added to the vote roll. For Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Con) Ballantyne, Michelle (South Scotland) (Reform) Bowman, Bill (North East Scotland) (Con) Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Carl...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
We are back in session and we will move straight to the vote. The question is, that motion S5M-24292, in the name of Ruth Davidson, on a motion of no confidence, be agreed to. Members should cast their votes now. It will be a one-minute division. The vote is now closed. Plea...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
There will be a division. We will suspend for five minutes to allow members in both the chamber and the virtual chamber to access the voting app. 16:02 Meeting suspended. 16:08 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
That concludes the debate on a motion of no confidence, and we will go straight to the vote. The question is, that motion S5M-24292, in the name of Ruth Davidson, on a motion of no confidence, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
Please, Mr Swinney.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
Order, please.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
Order, please.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
23 Mar 2021
Motion of No Confidence
Order.
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Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 12 April 2021

12 Apr 2021 · S5 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Motion of Condolence
Macintosh, Ken NPA West Scotland Watch on SPTV

I thank all the party leaders for their contributions, and I thank all members who attended this morning. I also thank all members who wished to attend but were unable to because of the restrictions that we are still observing.

I will now convey the terms of the motion to Her Majesty.

Meeting closed at 11:24.  

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