Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 10 September 2025
10 Sep 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
We move to the vote on amendment S6M-18779.3, in the name of Ivan McKee. Members should cast their votes now.
The vote is closed.
References in this contribution
Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
There are nine questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Ivan McKee is agreed to, the amend...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. 17:28 Meeting suspended. 17:30 On resuming—
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We move to the vote on amendment S6M-18779.3, in the name of Ivan McKee. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Sweeney. We will ensure that your vote is recorded.
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP)
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the voting system. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Dornan. We will ensure that your vote is recorded.
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the voting system. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Boyack. We will ensure that your vote is recorded.
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am having connection issues, too. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Choudhury. We will ensure that your vote is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adam...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-18779.3, in the name of Ivan McKee, is: For 67, Against 51, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The amendment in the name of Michael Marra falls. The next question is, that motion S6M-18779, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on improving Scotland’s finances...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
James Dornan
SNP
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. This time, I will say it more quietly. I could not connect to the voting system. I would have voted yes.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Dornan. We will ensure that your vote is recorded.
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con)
Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My device would not connect to the voting system. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Burnett. We will ensure that your vote is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamso...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-18779, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on improving Scotland’s finances, as amended, is: For 66, Against 54, Abstention...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Mark Griffin will fall. The next q...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app would not connect. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Leonard. 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-18780.3, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, is: For 72, Against 45, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The amendment in the name of Mark Griffin falls. The next question is, that motion S6M-18780, in the name of Craig Hoy, on the impact of accommodating asylu...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con)
Con
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Dowey. 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 motion S6M-18780, in the name of Craig Hoy, on the impact of accommodating asylum seekers on Scottish local government, as amen...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-18771, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, on the Bus Services (No 2) Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation, be agreed to....