Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 30 April 2024
30 Apr 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Business Motion
We have heard enough from Mr Ross.
The Scottish Government has always said that we would bring forward a Scottish bill if that was the case. I would not mind giving way if Mr Ross had anything of any value to add to the debate.
I normally respect the parliamentary process. On this occasion, when the Tories are playing politics with people’s lives, I can confirm that a bill is currently going through the usual parliamentary process and will be introduced shortly.
With that in mind, I point out that people have waited years, if not decades, for the Westminster establishment to do something on the issue, but the Scottish Government will not let the postmasters down and it will deliver.
In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-13040, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on changes to the...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I call on Douglas Ross to move amendment S6M-13040.1. You have up to five minutes, Mr Ross. 14:05
Douglas Ross (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
The business of Parliament this week is fluid. Indeed, last night, the business managers were presented with a proposal from the Scottish Government to debat...
Keith Brown (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP)
SNP
Will the member give way?
Douglas Ross
Con
Given the independent legal system that we have in Scotland, the issue is an entirely devolved matter for the Parliament, and the fastest way for a blanket e...
Keith Brown
SNP
I think that Mr Ross and I are agreed that we want to see this happen as quickly as possible. Given that the activity involved was undertaken by the Post Off...
Douglas Ross
Con
Not only have I asked that question, but I heard the responses yesterday from the minister, Kevin Hollinrake, and from MPs of all political persuasions, with...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I call George Adam to respond on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau. 14:10
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam)
SNP
First and foremost, the people involved in the Horizon scandal are the most important ones here. They have waited for decades for Westminster to find a solut...
Douglas Ross
Con
Will the minister give way?
George Adam
SNP
We have heard enough from Mr Ross. The Scottish Government has always said that we would bring forward a Scottish bill if that was the case. I would not min...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The question is, that amendment S6M-13040.1, in the name of Douglas Ross, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13040, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. 14:13 Meeting suspended. 14:18 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-13040.1, in the name of Douglas Ross. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise (Natalie Don)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. There was a problem with my app. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Don. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)
Green
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app froze. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Ruskell. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. There was a problem with my app. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Kidd. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jere...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-13040.1, in the name of Douglas Ross, is: For 57, Against 68, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-13040, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on changes to the business programme, be agre...