Hansard

The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson) NPA

Good afternoon, everyone. The first item of business is consideration of motions S7M-00108 and S7M-00109, in the name of John Swinney, on the appointment of ...

The First Minister (John Swinney) SNP

Before I turn to the substance of the motions, I will recognise those members of the previous Government who are leaving office. Former Deputy First Minister...

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you, First Minister. I call Meghan Gallacher to speak to and move amendment S7M-00109.1. You have up to five minutes.14:40

Meghan Gallacher (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Con) Con

It appears that John Swinney’s Government has been on the Mounjaro, because it is slimmed down in size, but it somehow carries all the same political baggage...

The Presiding Officer NPA

“Up to five minutes” usually means up to five minutes. It would also help if you spoke to your amendment at the start. Only about a third of what you said re...

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab) Lab

On behalf of the Scottish Labour Party, I welcome the new Scottish Cabinet and junior ministers to their roles. I congratulate every one of the SNP MSPs who ...

Thomas Kerr (Glasgow) (Reform) Reform

As this is my maiden speech, I start with a thank you to the people of Glasgow for sending me here. It is the honour of my life to represent the communities ...

Lorna Slater (Edinburgh Central) (Green) Green

The Scottish Greens recognise the right of the SNP, as the largest elected party, to form the Government. I offer my sincere congratulations to all the appoi...

Willie Rennie (Fife North East) (LD) LD

We in the Liberal Democrats can assure John Swinney that although we will have profound disagreements, including on the constitution, we will hunt for agreem...

The Presiding Officer NPA

You must wind up.

Willie Rennie LD

Is that five minutes already? I have just got started, Presiding Officer.I will say just one more thing. The final person to mention, for her grace under fir...

The Presiding Officer NPA

I call the First Minister to respond. Up to five minutes, please, First Minister.15:06

The First Minister SNP

I thank members for their contributions, although there was a varying nature to the speeches that we heard today, and I will reflect that in what I say.I wel...

The Presiding Officer NPA

I will now put today’s questions to the vote. The first question is, that motion S7M-00108, in the name of John Swinney, on the First Minister’s appointment ...

The Presiding Officer NPA

There will be a division.There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system.15:11Meeting suspended.15:17On resuming—

The Presiding Officer NPA

We come to the vote on motion S7M-00108, in the name of John Swinney, on the First Minister’s appointment of Scottish ministers. Members should cast their vo...

Clare Haughey (Rutherglen and Cambuslang) (SNP) SNP

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have voted yes.

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you. Your vote will be recorded.

Kim Schmulian (Glasgow) (Reform) Reform

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have abstained.

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you. Your vote will be recorded.

ForAdam, George (Paisley) (SNP)Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)Ahmed, Irshad (Edinburgh and Lothia...

The Presiding Officer NPA

The result of the division on motion S7M-00108, in the name of John Swinney, on the First Minister’s appointment of Scottish ministers, is: For 84, Against 0...

The Presiding Officer NPA

The next question is, that amendment S7M-00109.1, in the name of Meghan Gallacher, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00109, in the name of John Swinney, on the...

The Presiding Officer NPA

There will be a division.The vote is closed.

Clare Haughey SNP

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have voted no.

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you. Your vote will be recorded.

Kim Schmulian Reform

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have abstained.

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you. Your vote will be recorded.

ForBriggs, Miles (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con)Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con)Carson, Finlay (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con)Findlay, Ru...

The Presiding Officer NPA

The result of the division on amendment S7M-00109.1, in the name of Meghan Gallacher, is: For 11, Against 71, Abstentions 43.Amendment disagreed to.