Motion
Application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland
S6M-11652 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Gray, Neil
Lodged on
12 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
14 Dec 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 14 Dec 2023
That the Parliament considers the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 to be unnecessary, unwanted and ineffective; further considers that the legislation, and any associated secondary legislation that could be applied in Scotland, encroaches on the devolved responsibilities of the Scottish Parliament in matters relating to health, transport, fire and rescue and education; notes that its measures seek to undermine legitimate trade union activity and do not respect fair work principles; recognises that trade unions are key social and economic partners in Scotland in responding to the cost of living crisis, creating a wellbeing economy and working towards a just transition to net zero; agrees that a progressive approach to industrial relations and to trade unionism is at the heart of a fairer, more successful society, and makes clear, therefore, its opposition to the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 and to any associated secondary legislation that could be applied in Scotland.
Backed by
Supported by 4 additional MSPs
SNP 3
Green 1
Lodged by
Gray, Neil
(Scottish National Party).
- Lochhead, Richard (SNP)
- Martin, Gillian (SNP)
- Slater, Lorna (Green)
- Todd, Maree (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
14 Dec 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
85Against
28Abstain
0Not voted
16Amendments were lodged but none were carried; the motion was decided as originally lodged.
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Possible final motion text as originally lodged
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That the Parliament considers the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 to be unnecessary, unwanted and ineffective; further considers that the legislation, and any associated secondary legislation that could be applied in Scotland, encroaches on the devolved responsibilities of the Scottish Parliament in matters relating to health, transport, fire and rescue and education; notes that its measures seek to undermine legitimate trade union activity and do not respect fair work principles; recognises that trade unions are key social and economic partners in Scotland in responding to the cost of living crisis, creating a wellbeing economy and working towards a just transition to net zero; agrees that a progressive approach to industrial relations and to trade unionism is at the heart of a fairer, more successful society, and makes clear, therefore, its opposition to the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 and to any associated secondary legislation that could be applied in Scotland.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 5 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 14 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 December 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11652, in the name of Neil Gray, on the application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland. 14:54
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 14 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 December 2023
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Daniel Johnson will…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 14 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 December 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11652.2, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11652, in the name of Neil Gray, on the application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Le…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 14 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 December 2023
The final question is, that motion S6M-11652, in the name of Neil Gray, on the application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 14 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 December 2023
The result of the division on motion S6M-11652, in the name of Neil Gray, on the application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland, is: For 85, Against 28, Abstentions 0. Moti…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11652Selected itemCarried 85/2812 Dec 2023 · Motion For Debate · Gray, NeilThat the Parliament considers the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 to be unnecessary, unwanted and ineffective; further considers that the legislation, and any associated secondary legislation that could be applied in Scotland, encroaches on the devolved responsibilities of the Scottish Parliament in matters relating to health, transport, fire an...
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S6M-11652.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 28/8513 Dec 2023 · Amendment · Fraser, MurdoAs an amendment to motion S6M-11652 in the name of Neil Gray (Application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland), leave out from second "the" to end and insert "that the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 strikes an appropriate balance between the ability to strike and the protection of lives and livelihoods; notes that most ...
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S6M-11652.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 18/9113 Dec 2023 · Amendment · Johnson, DanielAs an amendment to motion S6M-11652 in the name of Neil Gray (Application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland), insert at end “; believes that the Act is an attack on the rights of public sector workers, and supports the Labour’s Party’s New Deal for Working People, which includes commitments to repeal the Strike...