Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 20 December 2022
20 Dec 2022 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Business Motion
As I was saying, I believe that these moves, which are, sadly, too often condoned by other parties in Parliament, are, in the eyes of the people of Scotland, to the detriment of the reputation of our Parliament and of Scottish democracy. That is why I fully supported Alexander Burnett’s comments on the motion on the programme of business.
I do not support this motion. Instead, I suggest removing the timetable from today’s proceedings, because all members have a right to speak in the Parliament. All members should be afforded the right and the opportunity to speak to each grouping for as long as it takes. We have to get the legislation right.
In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-07321, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a ...
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con)
Con
I rise to speak against motion S6M-07321, on stage 3 timetabling. In doing so, I appreciate that that is quite an unusual position to take. I clarify that, i...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Please continue, Mr Kerr.
Stephen Kerr
Con
I think that the people of Scotland who are watching this will make up their own minds about some of the catcalling that is going on.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I ask members to conduct themselves in a respectful manner at all times. Mr Kerr, please continue.
Stephen Kerr
Con
As I was saying, I believe that these moves, which are, sadly, too often condoned by other parties in Parliament, are, in the eyes of the people of Scotland,...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I call the minister to respond. 15:29
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam)
SNP
Thank you, Presiding Officer. I stand by the timetable as seen in front of you and agreed at the Parliamentary Bureau today.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The question is, that motion S6M-07321, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a timetable for stage 3 considerati...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am afraid that my app failed; I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Dey. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-07321, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland...
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My amendment 128 is on data and is in group 13, which is a very large group that will be debated for a long time. I f...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I thank Ms McNeill for her point of order. As members are aware, the Presiding Officer decides the groupings at stage 3. A number of factors are considered i...
Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Rather reluctantly, given what has happened over the past hour, I seek your guidance on scope. Colleagues from across...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I thank Ms Maguire for her point of order. As members will be aware, there are four criteria for the admissibility of amendments, one of which is relevance. ...