Motion
Supporting Scotland’s Culture Sector
S6M-10917.2 · Amendment · lodged by Robertson, Angus
Lodged on
24 Oct 2023Heard / answered on
25 Oct 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 25 Oct 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-10917 in the name of Neil Bibby (Supporting Scotland’s Culture Sector), leave out from first "recognises" to end and insert "understands that, in common with other sectors, arts and culture organisations are experiencing significant pressure due to increases in the cost of living as a consequence of Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the actions of the UK Government; welcomes that Creative Scotland has confirmed that it has used its reserves to ensure that funding for regularly funded organisations has been maintained in 2023-24; notes that, over the last five years, the Scottish Government has provided over £33 million to Creative Scotland to compensate for a shortfall in National Lottery funding; supports the Scottish Government’s plan to more than double arts and culture funding by £100 million over the next five years; endorses the Scottish Government’s aim of working with the culture sector to implement the refreshed culture strategy action plan, and believes that the UK Government should match this stated ambition and at least double its investment in arts and culture over the same period."
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
Other 1
Lodged by
Robertson, Angus
(Scottish National Party).
Amendment division result
25 Oct 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
65Against
51Abstain
0Not voted
13In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Angus Robertson
SNP
Chamber
· 25 Oct 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 October 2023
I have to make some progress, and I have so little time. I am sure that Mr Bibby wants me to answer the questions that he has asked. Due diligence and consideration are needed to ensure that the inc…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 25 Oct 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 October 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-10917.2, in the name of Angus Robertson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-10917, in the name of Neil Bibby, on supporting Scotland’s culture sector, be agreed …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 25 Oct 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 October 2023
The result of the division on amendment S6M-10917.2, in the name of Angus Robertson, is: For 65, Against 51, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-10917Original motion23 Oct 2023 · Motion For Debate · Bibby, NeilThat the Parliament values greatly the enormous contribution of the arts and culture sector to Scotland’s national life and economy, noting that the creative industry is estimated to be worth nearly £4.5 billion and 80,000 jobs; recognises what many in the sector have described as a “perfect storm” of crisis in the sector, resultin...
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S6M-10917.2Selected itemCarried 65/5124 Oct 2023 · Amendment · Robertson, AngusAs an amendment to motion S6M-10917 in the name of Neil Bibby (Supporting Scotland’s Culture Sector), leave out from first "recognises" to end and insert "understands that, in common with other sectors, arts and culture organisations are experiencing significant pressure due to increases in the cost of living as a consequence of Brexit, the COVID-19...