Motion
A New Deal for Tenants
S6M-02625.1 · Amendment · lodged by Briggs, Miles
Lodged on
20 Dec 2021Heard / answered on
21 Dec 2021Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 21 Dec 2021
As an amendment to motion S6M-02625 in the name of Patrick Harvie (A New Deal for Tenants), leave out from “, improved regulation” to end and insert “and improved regulation; acknowledges, however, that the biggest challenge facing those in the rented sector is the rising cost of living caused by a national housing shortage; notes that the Rural Housing Fund delivered just 59 new homes over four years; notes with concern the decision to reduce the housing budget in 2022-23; further notes concerns that current levels of investment in this sector are not high enough to meet the target of building 110,000 affordable homes by 2032; notes that the number of households in temporary accommodation is now at a record high and that high rental costs are one of the main barriers preventing those who are homeless from securing new tenancies; regrets that the implementation of the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order 2014 was repeatedly delayed; notes concerns that the introduction of rent controls may be counter-productive and result in reduced choice for private tenants; calls on the Scottish Government to provide increased investment in the housing market to ensure tenants have access to a wide range of affordable properties, but otherwise welcomes this draft strategy seeking to make renting a home more affordable, safer, with a higher quality, better managed and more secure.”
Lodged by
Briggs, Miles
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
21 Dec 2021
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
28Against
89Abstain
0Not voted
12In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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Miles Briggs
Con
Chamber
· 21 Dec 2021 · Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 21 December 2021
I very much agree with that point. Rent pressure zones were introduced by the Government, but local authorities have not felt that they have been provided with the powers that they need—and that the …
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 21 Dec 2021 · Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 21 December 2021
There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that if the amendment in the name of Miles Briggs is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Mark Griffin will fall…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 21 Dec 2021 · Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 21 December 2021
We come to the division on amendment S6M-02625.1. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Miles Briggs is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Mark Griffin will fall. Members should…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 21 Dec 2021 · Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 21 December 2021
The result of the vote on amendment S6M-02625.1, in the name of Miles Briggs, is: For 28, Against 89, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-02625Original motion20 Dec 2021 · Motion For Debate · Harvie, PatrickThat the Parliament notes the publication of the consultation on A New Deal for Tenants, which seeks views on the Scottish Government’s ambitious plans for the rented sector; agrees that the 1.85 million people who live in the rented sector should have improved quality, standards and rights in the place they call home; supports the aims of A New Dea...
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S6M-02625.1Selected itemDefeated 28/8920 Dec 2021 · Amendment · Briggs, MilesAs an amendment to motion S6M-02625 in the name of Patrick Harvie (A New Deal for Tenants), leave out from “, improved regulation” to end and insert “and improved regulation; acknowledges, however, that the biggest challenge facing those in the rented sector is the rising cost of living caused by a national housing shortage; notes that t...