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Meeting of the Parliament 08 March 2023

08 Mar 2023 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Business Motion
Lumsden, Douglas Con North East Scotland Watch on SPTV

I have visited big noise Torry and I know the good work that it does. It deserves to be treated better than it is at present. The attack by local SNP councillors was shameful, resulting in the massive SNP spin machine rushing into overdrive and getting involved in a panic. No doubt that is because the SNP fears the impact that that betrayal would have on the fortunes of their SNP leader at Westminster, who is meant to represent Torry.

The response was predictable and pathetic in equal measure. Instead of the blame being put on the SNP councillors who wielded the axe, the blame is to be passed to the Tories at Westminster—it is absolutely pathetic. Budgets are about choices, and the councils in Dundee and Aberdeen shamefully chose to axe Big Noise programmes. When the SNP-Liberal Democrat councillors are looking for someone to blame for libraries closing, swimming pools closing and Big Noise closing, they need to take some responsibility and have a look in the mirror. They alone are responsible for the choices and the cuts that they make.

Sistema changes the lives of our most vulnerable. It has a brilliant early intervention and prevention programme. I get it, and I am genuinely pleased that the minister agrees and has stepped in, but questions remain. A statement on Sistema funding will clear up these questions and allow the devolved Government to reaffirm its commitment to Sistema.

I move, as an amendment to motion S6M-08150 in the name of George Adam, to leave out

“2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Portfolio Questions:
Social Justice, Housing and Local Government”

and insert:

“2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions:
Social Justice, Housing and Local Government

followed by Ministerial Statement: Children’s Orchestras Funding U-turn

followed by Ministerial Statement: Ferguson Marine and Ferry Services Update

followed by Ministerial Statement: Deposit Return Scheme Update”.

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In the same item of business

The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone) NPA
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-081050, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a bu...
The Presiding Officer NPA
I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to and move amendment S6M-08150.1. 16:55
Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con) Con
My amendment seeks to insert ministerial statements into next week’s business. First, we are looking for a statement on the disastrous deposit return scheme....
The Presiding Officer NPA
Let us hear Mr Lumsden.
Douglas Lumsden Con
As I said, questions remain, which is why we are looking for a ministerial statement to be added to the business programme. Those questions include: is that ...
Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP) SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I understand that this is an amendment to a business motion, but I am hearing a speech about council matters. I see...
The Presiding Officer NPA
Mr Lumsden is seeking a statement on those issues.
Douglas Lumsden Con
I have visited big noise Torry and I know the good work that it does. It deserves to be treated better than it is at present. The attack by local SNP council...
The Presiding Officer NPA
I call Neil Bibby to speak to and move amendment S6M-08150.2. 17:00
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab) Lab
On behalf of Scottish Labour, I would like to pay tribute once again to our parliamentary staff for all their hard work in supporting us and ensuring the eff...
The Presiding Officer NPA
I call George Adam to respond on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau. 17:02
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam) SNP
We received the request from the Conservative Party late on Monday. I have committed to coming back to the bureau with a response, as per standard bureau pro...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The question is, that amendment S6M-08150.1, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, which seeks to amend business motion S6M-08150, in the name of George Adam, on b...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. 17:04 Meeting suspended. 17:06 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer NPA
The question is, that amendment S6M-08150.1, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, which seeks to amend business motion S6M-08150, in the name of George Adam, on b...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division is: For 56, Against 65, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA
The question is, that amendment S6M-08150.2, in the name of Neil Bibby, which seeks to amend business motion S6M-08150, in the name of George Adam, on behalf...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) Boyack, Sa...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division is: For 22, Against 94, Abstentions 5. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-08150, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme, be agreed t...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) ...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division is: For 97, Against 22, Abstentions 1. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees— (a) the following programme of business— ...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-08151, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on a stage 1 time...
The Presiding Officer NPA
I call Paul O’Kane to speak to and move amendment S6M-08151.1. 17:12
Paul O’Kane (West Scotland) (Lab) Lab
This week, we have heard much about the proposed National Care Service (Scotland) Bill, not in the chamber but in the newspapers and, of course, on our telev...
The Presiding Officer NPA
Mr O’Kane, just give me a moment. I am aware that several conversations are taking place across the chamber. I would be grateful if those could wait until me...
Paul O’Kane Lab
I know that SNP back benchers will be comparing the performances of their respective candidates last night. Clearly, there is no unity in the Government on ...
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con) Con
I thank Paul O’Kane for his amendment. Finally, the SNP has come to the same realisation as the unions, local authorities, its own back benchers and the pub...
The Presiding Officer NPA
Mr Hoy, can I stop you there? I am deeply frustrated. A number of conversations are carrying on while a member is addressing the Parliament. Can we please ...
Craig Hoy Con
They do not want to hear about the division within their own ranks, Presiding Officer. The Government must come to this Parliament, make its position clear...