Motion
Independent Investigation into the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
S6M-11247.2 · Amendment · lodged by Robison, Shona
Lodged on
14 Nov 2023Heard / answered on
15 Nov 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 15 Nov 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-11247 in the name of Douglas Ross (Independent Investigation into the First Minister and Deputy First Minister), leave out from "refer themselves" to end and insert "continue to ensure that the Scottish Government responds fully to requests for information from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry and from the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry; recognises that information has been provided to the Parliament in the contributions from the Deputy First Minister and First Minister on 31 October 2023 and 2 November 2023, and through written answers; notes that the Scottish Government has taken action to transfer messages to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry in compliance with its requests, and further notes that the Scottish Government has offered an apology to families that have lost loves ones to, or been impacted by, COVID-19 for any distress that has been caused."
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
SNP 3
Lodged by
Robison, Shona
(Scottish National Party).
- Adam, George (SNP)
- Arthur, Tom (SNP)
- FitzPatrick, Joe (SNP)
Amendment division result
15 Nov 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
63Against
53Abstain
1Not voted
12In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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Shona Robison
SNP
Chamber
· 15 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 15 November 2023
I am sure that the Minister for Parliamentary Business will be able to address Ms Baillie’s point in his closing speech. I underline our commitment to do all that we can to ensure that the important…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 15 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 15 November 2023
There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11247.2, in the name of Shona Robison, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11247, in the name…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 15 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 15 November 2023
We move to the division on amendment S6M-11247.2, in the name of Shona Robison. Members should cast their votes now. For Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 15 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 15 November 2023
The result of the division on amendment S6M-11247.2, in the name of Shona Robison, is: For 63, Against 53, Abstentions 1. Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11247Original motion13 Nov 2023 · Motion For Debate · Ross, DouglasThat the Parliament agrees that the First Minister and Deputy First Minister should refer themselves to the independent adviser on the Scottish Ministerial Code for a potential breach of paragraph 1.3(c) of that code, which requires ministers to give "accurate and truthful information to the Parliament", on account of their statements misleading the Parli...
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S6M-11247.2Selected itemCarried 63/5314 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Robison, ShonaAs an amendment to motion S6M-11247 in the name of Douglas Ross (Independent Investigation into the First Minister and Deputy First Minister), leave out from "refer themselves" to end and insert "continue to ensure that the Scottish Government responds fully to requests for information from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry and from the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry; r...