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The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
16 Dec 2004
Decision Time
There are 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's business, if the amendment in the name of John Home Robertson is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Roseanna Cunningham and in the name of Mike Rumbles will fall. If we procee...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
22 Dec 2005
Decision Time
There are potentially seven questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on blood products, if the amendment in the name of Lewis Macdonald is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Nanette Milne will fall. In relation to this morn...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
24 Apr 2002
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
We completed that group of amendments just before the bell. We now come to group 7. Amendment 12 is grouped with amendments 56, 22, 58, 28 and 36. I point out that amendment 12 does not pre-empt amendment 56 and that amendment 22 does not pre-empt amendment 58. In other words,...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
06 Nov 2003
Decision Time
There are potentially 11 questions as a result of today's business. I point out, in relation to this morning's debate on sustainable Scotland, that if the amendment in the name of Ross Finnie is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Ted Brocklebank falls. In relation to this...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
20 Nov 2003
Decision Time
There are potentially 18 questions to be put as a result of today's business. I point out, in relation to this morning's debate on poverty in Scotland, that if the amendment in the name of Margaret Curran is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Stewart Stevenson and Murdo...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
27 Nov 2003
Decision Time
The seventh and final question is, that motion S2M-661, in the name of Tom McCabe, on physical activity, be agreed to. Are we agreed? That is agreed to. Interruption. I am sorry, you must shout louder. Is that agreed?
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
22 Jan 2004
Decision Time
There are nine questions to be put as a result of today's business. I give the usual warning about pre-emptions. If the amendment in the name of Jim Wallace from the top-up fees debate is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser will fall. If the amendment in the n...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
05 Feb 2004
Decision Time
There are up to 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business. I remind members that if amendment S2M-849.3, in the name of Hugh Henry, on police accountability, is agreed to, amendment S2M-849.1, in the name of Nicola Sturgeon, will fall. If amendment S2M-855.3, in t...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
11 Mar 2004
Decision Time
There are 15 questions to be put as a result of today's business. Before we move to the first vote, I remind members that, in relation to the debate on pensioner poverty, if amendment S2M-1020.3, in the name of Mary Mulligan, is agreed to, amendment S2M-1020.2, in the name of ...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
09 Dec 2004
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business. I remind members that if amendment S2M-2132.6, in the name of Duncan McNeil, is agreed to, amendments S2M-2132.1, in the name of Alex Neil, S2M-2132.3, in the name of Phil Gallie, S2M-2132.5, in the name of Keit...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
14 Apr 2005
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business.In relation to this morning's debate on council tax, if the amendment in the name of Mr Tom McCabe is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Mr Brian Monteith will fall. In relation to this morning's debate on n...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
26 May 2005
Decision Time
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today's business.On this morning's debate on student and graduate debt, if amendment S2M-2866.2, in the name of Jim Wallace, is agreed to, amendment S2M-2866.1, in the name of Murdo Fraser, will fall. On this morning's debate ...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
26 Jan 2006
Decision Time
There are up to seven questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on the economy of the east of Scotland, if the amendment in the name of Tavish Scott is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Bruce Crawford will fall. In relation...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
09 Mar 2006
Decision Time
There are possibly 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on future energy policy, if the amendment in the name of Allan Wilson is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Richard Lochhead and Shiona Baird will fall. In rel...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
04 May 2006
Decision Time
There are 16 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on the replacement of Trident, if the amendment in the name of Jackie Baillie is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Bruce Crawford, Phil Gallie and Euan Robson will fa...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
11 May 2006
Decision Time
There are 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on council tax and pensioner poverty, if amendment S2M-4363.4, in the name of George Lyon, is agreed to, amendment S2M-4363.3, in the name of Tommy Sheridan, will fall; and i...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
14 Sep 2006
Decision Time
There are eight questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on health, if the amendment in the name of Lewis Macdonald is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Karen Whitefield falls. In relation to this morning's debate on acces...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
28 Sep 2006
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on Trident, if the amendment in the name of Jackie Baillie is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Euan Robson and Chris Ballance will fall. In relation to this morning's...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
26 Oct 2006
Decision Time
There are 12 questions to be put as a result of today's business.In relation to this morning's debate on young people and families, if the amendment in the name of Robert Brown is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Derek Brownlee will fall. In relation to this morning's d...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
09 Nov 2006
Decision Time
That means that, at this stage, there are 12 questions to be put as a result of today's business.In relation to this morning's debate on housing stock transfer, if amendment S2M-5104.4, in the name of Johann Lamont, is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Tricia Marwick a...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
11 Jan 2007
Decision Time
In relation to this morning's debate on education, with specific reference to skills academies, if the amendment in the name of Robert Brown is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Fiona Hyslop will fall. In relation to this morning's debate on health, with specific referen...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
01 Feb 2007
Decision Time
Up to nine questions will be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on green procurement, if the amendment in the name of George Lyon is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser will fall. In relation to this morning's debate on S...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
08 Feb 2007
Decision Time
Up to seven questions will be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridges, if the amendment in the name of Tavish Scott is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Mark Ballard will fall. In relation to th...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
07 Mar 2007
Decision Time
There are up to eight questions to be put as a result of today's business.In relation to this afternoon's debate on the economy and small business, if the amendment in the name of Allan Wilson is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser will fall.In relation to thi...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
02 Mar 2000
Decision Time
That amendment being agreed to, the second question falls, so we will move to the third question. The question is, that motion S1M-610, in the name of David McLetchie, on the European convention on human rights, as amended, be agreed to. Are we all agreed?
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): SNP Chamber
15 Jun 2000
Decision Time
As there are no parliamentary motions before us today, we move straight to decision time. There are nine questions to be put, but that number may shrink. If amendment S1M-905.1 is agreed to, the subsequent amendment will fall.The first question is, that amendment S1M-905.1, in...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
15 Jun 2000
Decision Time
We move to the third question. If amendment S1M-1008.1 is agreed to, amendment S1M-1008.2 will fall. The question is, that amendment S1M-1008.1, in the name of Angus MacKay, which seeks to amend motion S1M-1008, in the name of Phil Gallie, on crime and punishment, be agreed to...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
21 Jun 2000
Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
The question is, that amendment 84 be agreed to. Are we agreed?Amendment 84 is agreed to.We move to amendment 20—
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
11 Jan 2001
Salmon Conservation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
If amendment 2 is agreed to, amendment 3 is pre-empted. The question is, that amendment 2 be agreed to. Are we agreed?
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
11 Jan 2001
Salmon Conservation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I remind members that, if amendment 12 is agreed to, amendment 13 is pre-empted. The question is, that amendment 12 be agreed to. Are we agreed?
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
13 Dec 2001
Decision Time
As that amendment was agreed to, amendment S1M-2545.1, in the name of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, falls.The next question is, that motion S1M-2545, in the name of Roseanna Cunningham, on the Scottish Prison Service, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agreed?
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
20 Jun 2002
Decision Time
As amendment S1M-3229.3 has been agreed to, amendment S1M-3229.1, in the name of David Mundell, and amendment S1M-3229.2, in the name of Tommy Sheridan, fall.The next question is, that motion S1M-3229, in the name of Kenny MacAskill, on railways in Scotland, as amended, be agr...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP Chamber
20 Jun 2002
Decision Time
As amendment S1M-3228.2 has been agreed to, amendment S1M-3228.1, in the name of David Davidson, falls.The next question is, that motion S1M-3228, in the name of Alasdair Morgan, on investment in public infrastructure, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agreed?
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
21 May 2003
Ministers and Junior Ministers
In consequence, as the Parliament has now agreed the First Minister's recommendations, he may now invite Her Majesty to approve the appointment of Peter Peacock, Frank McAveety and Nicol Stephen as Scottish ministers.The next question is, that motion S2M-53, in the name of the...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
11 Sep 2003
Decision Time
The next question is, that amendment S2M-329.2, in the name of Robert Brown, which seeks to amend motion S2M-329, in the name of John Swinney, on the treatment of asylum seekers in Scotland, be agreed to. I have to point out that, if this amendment is agreed to, the following ...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
09 Oct 2003
Decision Time
There are six questions to be put as a result of today's business.Before we commence consideration of questions relating to the debate on creating an enterprise culture in Scotland's schools, I point out that if the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser is agreed to, the amend...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
09 Oct 2003
Decision Time
The fourth question is, that motion S2M-467, in the name of Jim Wallace, on creating an enterprise culture in Scotland's schools, be agreed to. Are we agreed? That is agreed to. Interruption. I am sorry, was there a no?
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
05 Nov 2003
Decision Time
There are eight questions to be put tonight. Before we commence consideration of today's questions, I point out that, in relation to the debate on Scotland's transport, if amendment S2M-541.1, in the name of David Mundell, is agreed to, amendment S2M-541.2, in the name of Chri...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
20 Nov 2003
Decision Time
As a consequence of amendment S2M-618.3 being agreed to, amendments S2M-618.2 and S2M-618.1, in the names of Nicola Sturgeon and Phil Gallie respectively, fall.The next question is, that motion S2M-618, in the name of Tommy Sheridan, on world peace, as amended, be agreed to. A...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
04 Dec 2003
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business. I ask members to note that, in relation to this morning's debate on the financial powers of the Parliament, if the amendment in the name of Andy Kerr is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Tommy Sheridan fal...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
22 Jan 2004
Decision Time
As that amendment was agreed to, the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser falls.The definitive question is, that motion S2M-803, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, on the impact of top-up fees on higher education in Scotland, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agreed?
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
11 Feb 2004
Decision Time
There are eight questions to be put as a result of today's business. I remind members that, in relation to this afternoon's debate on nuclear waste, if amendment S2M-890.3, in the name of Allan Wilson, is agreed to, amendment S2M-890.1, in the name of Alex Johnstone, and amend...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
25 Mar 2004
Decision Time
There may be eight questions to be put as a result of today's business. I remind members that, in relation to this morning's debate on zero waste, if amendment S2M-1089.4, in the name of Lewis Macdonald, is agreed to, amendment S2M-1089.2, in the name of Alex Johnstone, falls....
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
31 Mar 2004
Decision Time
The fourth question is, that amendment S2M-1117.2, in the name of Fergus Ewing, which seeks to amend motion S2M-1117, in the name of David McLetchie, on the failure of the BBC to hand over tapes to the Fraser inquiry, be agreed to. If the amendment is agreed to, amendment S2M-...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
29 Apr 2004
Decision Time
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today's business. I remind members in relation to this morning's debate on the European constitution that, if the amendment in the name of Andy Kerr is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Tommy Sheridan falls.The first que...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
19 May 2004
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business.I remind members that, in relation to this morning's debate on health issues, if the amendment in the name of Malcolm Chisholm is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Shona Robison and Carolyn Leckie will fal...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
30 Sep 2004
Decision Time
There are 20 questions to be put as a result of today's business. I remind members that, in relation to this morning's debate on health issues, if the amendment in the name of Malcolm Chisholm is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Shona Robison and Carolyn Leckie fall.T...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
04 Nov 2004
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business. On this morning's business, I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Karen Whitefield is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Mary Scanlon, Robert Brown and John Swinburne all fall. The first ...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
04 Nov 2004
Decision Time
As amendment S2M-1940.5 is not agreed to, the other amendments to the motion stand. The second question is, that amendment S2M-1940.1, in the name of Mary Scanlon, which seeks to amend motion S2M-1940, in the name of Nicola Sturgeon, on a better deal for pensioners, be agreed ...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
17 Nov 2004
Decision Time
There are five questions to be put as a result of today's business. The first question is, that motion S2M-1463, in the name of Ross Finnie, that the general principles of the Water Services etc (Scotland) Bill be agreed to, be agreed to. Are we agreed?
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
25 Nov 2004
Decision Time
There are six questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate, I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Ross Finnie is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Alex Fergusson falls.The first question is, that amendment S2M...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
27 Jan 2005
Decision Time
There are nine questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's business, I remind members that if the amendment in the name of Allan Wilson is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Richard Lochhead, Shiona Baird and Frances Curran fall.Th...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
03 Feb 2005
Decision Time
There is a maximum of eight questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's business, I remind members that if the amendment in the name of Jim Wallace is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Murdo Fraser, Shiona Baird and Frances Curran...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
03 Mar 2005
Decision Time
I remind members that if amendment S2M-2507.3, in the name of Euan Robson, is agreed to, amendment S2M-2507.1, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, will fall.The first question is, that amendment S2M-2507.3, in the name of Euan Robson, which seeks to amend motion S2M-2507, in the name...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
10 Mar 2005
Decision Time
There are 10 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on national health service dentistry, if the amendment in the name of Andy Kerr is agreed to, amendment S2M-2549.2, in the name of Nanette Milne, will fall.The first question...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
17 Mar 2005
Decision Time
There are nine questions to be put as a result of today's business.In relation to this morning's business, I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Peter Peacock is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Fiona Hyslop and Tommy Sheridan will fall. The first que...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
24 Mar 2005
Decision Time
There are 12 questions to be put as a result of today's business.In relation to this morning's debate on nuclear weapons, if the amendment in the name of Scott Barrie is agreed to, the amendments in the names of Robert Brown and Chris Ballance will fall.The first question is, ...
The Presiding Officer: NPA Chamber
20 Apr 2005
Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Group 2 is on the power to specify tuition fees. Amendment 1, in the name of Chris Ballance, is grouped with amendments 2, 14 to 16, 3, 20, 17, 17A, 18, 7, 4 and 5. If amendment 2 is agreed to, amendments 14 to 16 are pre-empted. If amendment 20 is agreed to, amendments 17 and...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
09 Jun 2005
Decision Time
There are five questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's debate on health issues, if the amendment in the name of Andy Kerr is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Stewart Maxwell and Carolyn Leckie will fall.The first question is, ...
The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA Chamber
22 Sep 2005
Decision Time
There are 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business. For this morning's first debate, on economic policy, if the amendment in the name of Allan Wilson is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser falls. The first question is, that amendment S2M-3321.4, ...
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Plenary, 16 Dec 2004

16 Dec 2004 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
Decision Time
Reid, Mr George NPA Ochil Watch on SPTV
There are 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's business, if the amendment in the name of John Home Robertson is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Roseanna Cunningham and in the name of Mike Rumbles will fall. If we proceed to the question on Roseanna Cunningham's amendment and it is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Mike Rumbles will fall. In relation to the debate on justice issues, if the amendment in the name of Hugh Henry is agreed to, the amendments in the name of Kenny MacAskill and in the name of Colin Fox will fall.

The first question is, that amendment S2M-2165.4, in the name of John Home Robertson, which seeks to amend motion S2M-2165, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on proposed defence reviews from a Scottish perspective, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

In the same item of business

The Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): NPA
There are 11 questions to be put as a result of today's business. In relation to this morning's business, if the amendment in the name of John Home Robertson...
Members:
No.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
There will be a division.
ForAlexander, Ms Wendy (Paisley North) (Lab)Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab)Baker, Richard (North East Scotland) (Lab)Barrie, Scott (Dunfermline West) (Lab)...
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The result of the division is: For 50, Against 66, Abstentions 11.
Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The second question is, that amendment S2M-2165.3, in the name of Roseanna Cunningham, which seeks to amend motion S2M-2165, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on ...
Members:
No.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
There will be a division.
ForAdam, Brian (Aberdeen North) (SNP) Aitken, Bill (Glasgow) (Con) Baird, Shiona (North East Scotland) (Green) Ballance, Chris (South of Scotland) (Green) Ba...
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The result of the division is: For 50, Against 72, Abstentions 5.
Amendment disagreed to.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The third question is, that amendment S2M-2165.1, in the name of Mike Rumbles, which seeks to amend motion S2M-2165, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on proposed...
Members:
No.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
There will be a division.
ForAdam, Brian (Aberdeen North) (SNP) Aitken, Bill (Glasgow) (Con) Brocklebank, Mr Ted (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Brown, Robert (Glasgow) (LD) Crawford, B...
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The result of the division is: For 60, Against 55, Abstentions 12.
Amendment agreed to.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The fourth question is, that motion S2M-2165, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on proposed defence reviews from a Scottish perspective, as amended, be agreed to....
Members:
No.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
There will be a division.
ForAdam, Brian (Aberdeen North) (SNP) Aitken, Bill (Glasgow) (Con) Brocklebank, Mr Ted (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Brown, Robert (Glasgow) (LD) Crawford, B...
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The result of the division is: For 61, Against 59, Abstentions 7.
Motion, as amended, agreed to.
Resolved,
That the Parliament notes the proposed cuts in manpower from the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and Army throughout the United Kingdom; further notes that t...
The Presiding Officer: NPA
The next question is, that amendment S2M-2158.3, in the name of Hugh Henry, which seeks to amend motion S2M-2158, in the name of Annabel Goldie, on justice i...
Members:
No.
The Presiding Officer: NPA
There will be a division.
ForAdam, Brian (Aberdeen North) (SNP) Alexander, Ms Wendy (Paisley North) (Lab) Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Baker, Richard (North East Scotland) (Lab) ...