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Motion

Suspension of Standing Orders

S6M-07325 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Burnett, Alexander

Lodged on
20 Dec 2022
Heard / answered on
20 Dec 2022

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That the Parliament agrees that for the purposes of consideration of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at stage 3, Rule 9.8.4A be suspended and that debate on each grouping of amendments continues until each Member who wishes to speak in a group has an opportunity to do so.
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Supported by 9 additional MSPs

Con 8 Reform 1
Lodged by Burnett, Alexander (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party).
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
20 Dec 2022
Defeated Show MSPs
For
51
Against
74
Abstain
0
Not voted
4
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Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this

  • The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber · 20 Dec 2022 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 December 2022
    No other member has asked to speak on the motion. The question is, that motion S6M-07325, in the name of Alexander Burnett, on the suspension of standing orders, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members…
  • The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber · 20 Dec 2022 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 December 2022
    The result of the division on motion S6M-07325, in the name of Alexander Burnett, is: For 51, Against 74, Abstentions 0. Motion disagreed to.
  • Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con) Con Chamber · 20 Dec 2022 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 December 2022
    On a point of order, Presiding Officer. In the light of the vote that has just taken place on motion S6M-07325, I am keen to understand, under rule 7.2 of the standing orders, how you plan to call me…
  • Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con) Con Chamber · 20 Dec 2022 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 December 2022
    On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I have a similar point to make. I wish to understand the effect of the result of the vote on motion S6M-07325. Does it mean that any member who wishes to take …

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    S6M-07325
    20 Dec 2022 · Motion For Debate · Burnett, Alexander
    That the Parliament agrees that for the purposes of consideration of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at stage 3, Rule 9.8.4A be suspended and that debate on each grouping of amendments continues until each Member who wishes to speak in a group has an opportunity to do so.