Hansard

The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur) LD

The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-20390, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill at stage 3. Mem...

The Minister for Business and Employment (Richard Lochhead) SNP

It is a pleasure to address the Parliament this afternoon at this key milestone for the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill. I am sure that football i...

Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con) Con

We have reached the stage 3 debate on the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill, and it is right to recognise that a lot of work has been done on this v...

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP) SNP

Stephen Kerr has gone through all those illustrious names, so I will put on the record Bobby Dinnie, who was a legendary community coach in north Glasgow, an...

Stephen Kerr Con

I am grateful for that intervention. My colleague Brian Whittle said a particularly loud “Hear, hear” to the comment about coaches. This particular football ...

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab) Lab

I am glad that Mr Kerr mentioned the importance of women’s football at the end of his speech. In addition to all the illustrious names that he and Mr Doris m...

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green) Green

I, too, thank the minister for advance engagement on the bill, and I also thank the clerks and witnesses who supported the work of the Constitution, Europe, ...

The Deputy Presiding Officer LD

We move to the open debate. 16:22

George Adam (Paisley) (SNP) SNP

I feel as though I am talking about football all the time in this chamber, but that is not a bad thing for me—it is an important part of our society and of S...

Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Lab

As Patrick Harvie said, the bill is largely technical, and it is difficult to get too worked up about the technicalities. Stephen Kerr mentioned the constru...

The Deputy Presiding Officer LD

We move to closing speeches. 16:30

Patrick Harvie Green

Thank you, Presiding Officer. That was quick. I will acknowledge some of the comments that we have heard. There was one reference to flags, hats and scarves...

Neil Bibby Lab

I am pleased to close the debate on behalf of Scottish Labour. I start by concurring with Mr Harvie on the importance of public transport in getting people ...

Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con) Con

I rise with a feeling of déjà vu, having once again listened to George Adam talk about football and St Mirren. For the second day running, I am obliged to me...

The Deputy Presiding Officer LD

For the record, your list missed out the international island games, which was hosted by Orkney last year. I call the minister to wind up the debate. 16:44

Richard Lochhead SNP

I am sure that, just recently, I noticed a picture on social media of our Deputy Presiding Officer in a Scotland top. I am disappointed that he is not wearin...

Neil Bibby Lab

I agree about the need for consensus on such important issues of national interest. There is a need to acknowledge that co-operation between the Scottish Gov...

Richard Lochhead SNP

That is an important point. A tournament is taking place across these islands and Ireland. We all want it to be a big success, and we have to work together f...

The Deputy Presiding Officer LD

On that optimistic note, I conclude the debate on the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill at stage 3.