Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 05 June 2024
05 Jun 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The result of the division on amendment S6M-13480.2, in the name of Alex Rowley, is: For 56, Against 56, Abstentions 0.
The vote is tied. As is usual when the Parliament has not been able to reach a decision, I am obliged to exercise a casting vote. I will not make a decision for the Parliament. The established convention is for the chair to vote in favour of the status quo, as the chair is required to act impartially. Therefore, I cast my vote against the amendment.
Amendment disagreed to.
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. I ask members to refresh their voting app and, after that, to proceed to cast their votes. The vote is closed.
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. The app lost its connection and I was not able to cast a vote. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Thomson. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Cl...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-13480.3, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, is: For 56, Against 55, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app would not connect. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Mountain. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, C...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Edward Mountain
Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am having trouble with my phone and could not connect. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Mountain. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, C...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division is: For 19, Against 94, Abstentions 1. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Patrick Harvie is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Liam McArthur will fall. The question is, t...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My apologies; connection to the app on my phone was lost. I would have voted no to the amendment.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Constance. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Burgess, Ariane (Highlands and Islands) (Green) Chapman, Maggie (North East Scotland) (...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division is: For 7, Against 107, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division is: For 79, Against 34, Abstentions 1. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
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