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Meeting of the Parliament 07 December 2022

07 Dec 2022 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time

The result of the division on motion S6M-07111, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on the state of the Scottish education system, as amended, is: For 68, Against 53, Abstentions 0.

Motion, as amended, agreed to,

That the Parliament believes that all children, young people and adult learners have the right to a first-class education; recognises that there is much to be proud of and to celebrate in Scottish education; commends the hard work of all staff and teaching professionals in Scotland's schools, colleges, universities and early learning and childcare centres, and welcomes the comprehensive programme of reform underway in Scottish education, which includes the National Discussion to shape the future vision for Scottish education, the independent review of qualifications and assessment, the establishment of a new independent inspectorate, a new national agency and a new qualifications body, plans to expand Scotland’s early learning and childcare (ELC) offer, the introduction of a new shared inspection framework for early learning and childcare (ELC), the development of purpose and principles of post-school education, research and skills, and the independent review of the skills delivery landscape.

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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur) LD
There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first is, that amendment S6M-07111.3, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, which s...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Con) Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My phone would not connect. I would have voted no.
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
Thank you, Mr Balfour. We will make sure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson,...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
The result of the division on amendment S6M-07111.3, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, is: For 66, Against 54, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
The next question is, that amendment S6M-07111.1, in the name of Michael Marra, which seeks to amend motion S6M-07111, in the name of Stephen Kerr, be agreed...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
There will be a division. For Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Con) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) Boyack, Sara...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
The result of the division on amendment S6M-07111.1, in the name of Michael Marra, is: For 54, Against 67, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
The next question is, that motion S6M-07111, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on the state of the Scottish education system, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agr...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
The Minister for Social Security and Local Government (Ben Macpherson) SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Unfortunately, I was unable to connect. I would have voted yes.
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
Thank you, Mr Macpherson. We will make sure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adams...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
The result of the division on motion S6M-07111, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on the state of the Scottish education system, as amended, is: For 68, Against 5...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
Unless any member objects, I propose to ask a single question on the four Parliamentary Bureau motions. The final question is, that motions S6M-07122 to S6M-...
The Deputy Presiding Officer LD
That concludes decision time.