Motion
CashBack for Communities
S6M-11127 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Brown, Siobhian
Lodged on
06 Nov 2023Heard / answered on
08 Nov 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 08 Nov 2023
That the Parliament commends the CashBack for Communities programme, which is now in its 15th year and sixth phase; understands that the programme is unique to Scotland and reinvests money recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; acknowledges that the aims of the programme are diversion from antisocial behaviour, provision of positive activity, support for wellbeing, and building confidence and skills for young people; notes that, since its inception, the programme has committed £130 million to supporting around 1.3 million young people; understands that, over the next three years, phase six of the programme is expected to reach around 34,000 young people; welcomes and thanks the CashBack for Communities-funded partner organisations for their dedication, passion and hard work; recognises the opportunities and benefits that the programme brings to children, young people, families and communities, and applauds the achievements of the many thousands of CashBack for Communities participants.
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Brown, Siobhian
(Scottish National Party).
- Constance, Angela (SNP)
No division on the main motion.
The chamber divided on the amendments, but not on the motion itself. It was likely agreed without a vote, or withdrawn before the final question was put.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 08 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 08 November 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11127, in the name of Siobhian Brown, on cashback for communities. I invite members who wish to participate in the debate to press their request-to…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 08 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 08 November 2023
There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11127.2, in the name of Russell Findlay, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11127, in the na…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 08 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 08 November 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11127.1, in the name of Katy Clark, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11127, in the name of Siobhian Brown, on cashback for communities, be agreed to. Amendmen…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 08 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 08 November 2023
The next question is, that motion S6M-11127, in the name of Siobhian Brown, on cashback for communities, as amended, be agreed to. Motion, as amended, agreed to, That the Parliament commends the Ca…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11127Selected item06 Nov 2023 · Motion For Debate · Brown, SiobhianThat the Parliament commends the CashBack for Communities programme, which is now in its 15th year and sixth phase; understands that the programme is unique to Scotland and reinvests money recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; acknowledges that the aims of the programme are diversion from antisocial behaviour, provision of positive activity...
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S6M-11127.1Linked amendment/item07 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Clark, KatyAs an amendment to motion S6M-11127 in the name of Siobhian Brown (CashBack for Communities), insert at end ", and recognises the importance of access to restorative justice practices, not only as a measure to prevent antisocial behaviour, but also as a tool for young people who are already involved in the criminal justice system."
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S6M-11127.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 49/6307 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Findlay, RussellAs an amendment to motion S6M-11127 in the name of Siobhian Brown (CashBack for Communities), insert at end “; recognises that the money recovered from the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 does not match the vast wealth accumulated by criminals in Scotland; acknowledges that the activities of organised crime groups, including drug dealing, have a devastat...