Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 26 November 2025
26 Nov 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The result of the division on motion S6M-19895, in the name of Craig Hoy, on growing Scotland’s economy, as amended, is: For 65, Against 55, Abstentions 0.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament calls on the UK Government to deliver a budget that supports a fairer, greener economy for Scotland by introducing an annual wealth tax on the wealthiest 1% of households in the UK, raising between £70 billion and £130 billion a year, to invest in communities, public services and climate action across Scotland, including reducing the cost of energy and other essentials for those who are struggling with the cost of living and inflation.
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Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
There are eleven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if amendment S6M-19894.3, in the name of Gillian Martin, is agre...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-19894.3, in the name of Gillian Martin, is: For 58, Against 60, Abstentions 1. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-19894.4, in the name of Sarah Boyack, which seeks to amend motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on back...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I tried to vote yes, but the app shows that my vote has not been accounted for.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
That is, indeed, the case, Ms Boyack. We will record your vote now. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Bib...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-19894.4, in the name of Sarah Boyack, is: For 22, Against 97, Abstentions 1. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, on backing oil and gas, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted no.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Mr Bibby. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Callaghan, Stephanie (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP) Carlaw...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-19894, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is: For 28, Against 89, Abstentions 3. Motion disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that amendment S6M-19895.3, in the name of Ivan McKee, which seeks to amend motion S6M-19895, in the name of Craig Hoy, on growing Scot...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-19895.3, in the name of Ivan McKee, is: For 58, Against 60, Abstentions 2. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Michael Marra is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Jamie Greene will fall. The next question is...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Ind) Bibby, Neil ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-19895.4, in the name of Michael Marra, is: For 23, Against 98, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Lorna Slater is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Jamie Greene will fall. The next question is,...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Sarah Boyack
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I tried to vote, and would have voted no, but, again, it did not register.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Thank you, Ms Boyack. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Cla...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on amendment S6M-198.95, in the name of Lorna Slater, is: For 64, Against 56, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The amendment in the name of Jamie Greene therefore falls. The next question is, that motion S6M-19895, in the name of Craig Hoy, on growing Scotland’s ec...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The result of the division on motion S6M-19895, in the name of Craig Hoy, on growing Scotland’s economy, as amended, is: For 65, Against 55, Abstentions 0. ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The next question is, that motion S6M-19891, in the name of Ivan McKee, on the Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill at st...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
There will be a division. The vote is closed.
Neil Bibby
Lab
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.