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The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

That concludes decision time. I now close the final meeting of the first session of the Scottish Parliament 1999 to 2003.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 86, Against 0, Abstentions 32.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The next question is, that motion S1M-4064, in the name of Margaret Curran, on closing the opportunity gap for older people, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 46, Against 69, Abstentions 3.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The next question is, that amendment S1M-4064.1, in the name of Keith Harding, which seeks to amend Margaret Curran's motion on the opportunity gap for older people, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 28, Against 85, Abstentions 3.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There are three questions that I must put as a result of today's business. The first question is, that amendment S1M-4064.2, in the name of Kenneth Gibson, which seeks to amend motion S1M-4064, in the name of Margaret Curran, on closing the opportunity gap for older people, be...

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Motion of Thanks

I see that I have less than two minutes in which to do so, Deputy Presiding Officer.It is especially pleasing to listen to all those kind words when I reckon that I am probably the only one of the 129 MSPs who has inevitably, at some time or other over the past four years, dis...

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

First Minister's Question Time · British Sign Language (Interpreters)

It is appropriate that the last question in this session of Parliament should be asked by the person who uttered the first words in the Parliament.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

First Minister's Question Time · Schools (British History)

I am sorry—that was possibly wide of the original question. Does the First Minister want to respond?

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Question Time · Scottish Borders (Economy)

I know that it is the end of term, but let us have a question.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Question Time · Scottish Borders (Economy)

Let us hear from the right independent.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Question Time · Scottish Borders (Economy)

A case of mistaken identity. I call Margo MacDonald.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Question Time · Scottish Borders (Economy)

I call Margo MacDonald.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Question Time · Scottish Borders (Economy)

I am interested in the Borders, but I would like a question.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Question Time · Police (Fife)

I am concerned that there must be a question.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Great Northern Partnership

I close the last members' business debate of this Parliament.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Great Northern Partnership

Technically, the minister is in his last minute.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Great Northern Partnership

Modesty prevents me from commenting on that.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Great Northern Partnership

Please move to a close.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

27 Mar 2003

Great Northern Partnership

Our final item of business this morning is the members' business debate on motion S1M-4020, in the name of Elaine Thomson, on the Great Northern Partnership and social inclusion partnerships.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The final question is, that motion S1M-4058, in the name of Peter Peacock, on nominations to the European Economic and Social Committee, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The seventh question is, that motion S1M-3862, in the name of Karen Gillon, that the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill be passed, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The sixth question is, that motion S1M-4108, in the name of Rhona Brankin, that the National Galleries of Scotland Bill be passed, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 96, Against 2, Abstentions 1.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The fifth question is, that motion S1M-4004, in the name of Colin Boyd, that the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Bill be passed, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The fourth question is, that motion S1M-4055, in the name of David McLetchie, that the Council of the Law Society of Scotland Bill be passed, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 60, Against 43, Abstentions 2.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The third question is, that motion S1M-4057, in the name of Iain Gray, on the Scottish economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 14, Against 86, Abstentions 1.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The second question is, that amendment S1M-4057.2, in the name of Miss Annabel Goldie, which seeks to amend motion S1M-4057, in the name of Iain Gray, on the Scottish economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The result of the division is: For 27, Against 74, Abstentions 1.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There will be a division.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Decision Time

If there are any divisions, I will give one minute for the first vote. The first question is, that amendment S1M-4057.1, in the name of Andrew Wilson, which seeks to amend motion S1M-4057, in the name of Iain Gray, on the Scottish economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Motion without Notice

I am happy to accept such a motion. I take it that the chamber is also happy to accept it.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

European Economic and Social Committee

The next item of business is consideration of the Scottish Executive's nominations to the European Economic and Social Committee.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

First Division Champions (Promotion)

Nine members would like to take part in the debate, so the time for each speech will have to be three minutes.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Scottish Economy

Our main item of business today is a debate on motion S1M-4057, in the name of Iain Gray, on the Scottish economy.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

26 Mar 2003

Time for Reflection

This is the last time for reflection of this parliamentary session. Members will agree that time for reflection has been one of our many successful innovations. Indeed, some texts have been quoted in proceedings and in the press or have been broadcast. You might like to know t...

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The final question is, that motion S1M-4033, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, on the approval of a statutory instrument, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The fifth question is, that motion S1M-4032, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, on the approval of a statutory instrument, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Decision Time

The fourth question is, that motion S1M-4023, in the name of Iain Gray, on the Railways and Transport Safety Bill, which is UK legislation, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Decision Time

I have much pleasure in declaring that the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill is passed. Applause.The third question is, that motion S1M-4022, in the name of Mr Jim Wallace, on the Sexual Offences Bill, which is UK legislation, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Decision Time

I was not present when the minister accepted the amendment. Life is full of surprises.The second question is, that motion S1M-4024, as amended, be agreed to.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Decision Time

There are six questions to be put as a result of today's business.The first question is, that amendment S1M-4024.1, in the name of Shona Robison, which seeks to amend motion S1M-4024, in the name of Malcolm Chisholm, that the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Bill ...

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Motion without Notice

I am minded to accept such a motion. Do members agree to that?

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Motion without Notice

We will have to move decision time forward.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

I now ask Mr Robson to apply his mind to motion S1M-4033.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

I hope that Mr Robson will not mind moving the first motion again, for the benefit of Mr Aitken.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

The next item of business is consideration of two Parliamentary Bureau motions. Mr Robson may take his time in moving them. Interruption.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Railways and Transport <br />Safety Bill

The fact that Mr Macdonald only moved the motion has taken me by surprise. No member has asked to speak on it, so Pauline McNeill could have had another minute.

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Railways and Transport <br />Safety Bill

We move to consideration of a second Sewel motion—motion S1M-4023, in the name of Iain Gray, on the Railways and Transport Safety Bill. I invite Lewis Macdonald to move it.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Sexual Offences Bill

I call Pauline McNeill. In view of her point of order yesterday, I hesitate to restrict her time, but I ask her to manage just two minutes.

The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber

20 Mar 2003

Points of Order

I will not rule any further on that matter. I will study the Official Report. If I need to say anything more about the issue, I will do so at 5 o'clock, but I am not promising anything.