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Meeting of the Parliament 11 September 2024

11 Sep 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
Johnstone, Alison NPA Lothian Watch on SPTV

The result of the division on amendment S6M-14406.2, in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy, is: For 63, Against 63, 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, because 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
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-14406.3, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, which ...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. 17:13 Meeting suspended. 17:15 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer NPA
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-14406.3, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14406, in the name of Liam Kerr. Members should c...
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance) SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I have a very poor connection and could not connect to the voting app on my mobile device. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Thank you, Ms Constance. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Sue Webber (Lothian) (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, Ms Webber. We will ensure that your vote is recorded.
Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I have no connection. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Thank you, Ms Smith. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clar...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-14406.3, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, is: For 62, Against 64, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-14406.2, in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14406, in the name of Liam Kerr, on free ...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Con) Bibby, Nei...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-14406.2, in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy, is: For 63, Against 63, Abstentions 0. The vote is tied. As is usual ...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-14406, in the name of Liam Kerr, on free school meals for all primary pupils, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
Clare Haughey (Rutherglen) (SNP) SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to connect in the app. I would have abstained.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Thank you, Ms Haughey. We will make sure that that is recorded.
Paul O’Kane (West Scotland) (Lab) Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app froze. I just want to check that my “yes” vote was recorded.
The Presiding Officer NPA
I can confirm, Mr O’Kane, that your vote was recorded. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jeremy ...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the vote on motion S6M-14406, in the name of Liam Kerr, is: For 64, Against 2, Abstentions 60. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament believes...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-14405.3, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14405, in the name of Graham Simpson, on endin...
The Presiding Officer NPA
There will be a division. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab) Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer NPA
I can confirm that your vote was recorded, Ms Clark.
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con) Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app would not open. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Thank you, Ms Wells. We will ensure that that is recorded.
Clare Haughey SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am unsure whether my vote was recorded.
The Presiding Officer NPA
I can confirm that your vote has been recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwe...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-14405.3, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, is: For 62, Against 64, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-14405.2, in the name of Alex Rowley, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14405, in the name of Graham Simpson, on ending...