Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 17 June 2025
17 Jun 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The result of the division on motion S6M-17966, in the name of Kate Forbes, on the Scottish Languages Bill at stage 3, is: For 112, Against 0, Abstentions 0.
Motion agreed to,
That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Languages Bill be passed.
[Applause.]
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In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-17966, in the name of Kate Forbes, on the Scottish ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We move to the vote on motion S6M-17966, in the name of Kate Forbes. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app has not connected. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Baker. We will ensure that that is recorded.
The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice (Shirley-Anne Somerville)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I do not think that I was connected, but I want to check. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I can confirm that your vote has been recorded, Ms Somerville. I call Tess White for a point of order. Given the connection difficulties that we are havin...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-17966, in the name of Kate Forbes, on the Scottish Languages Bill at stage 3, is: For 112, Against 0, Abstentions 0....
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-18002, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on committee meeting times, be agreed to. ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
That concludes decision time.