Motion
From a Warm Scots Welcome to a Warm Scots Future for Ukrainians in Scotland
S6M-11696 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Lodged on
18 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
19 Dec 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 19 Dec 2023
That the Parliament condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the illegal Russian war against Ukraine; reiterates its firm solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine; pays tribute to the significant contribution made by the organisations, people and communities across Scotland that have opened their hearts and their homes to support Ukrainians to settle in Scotland; welcomes the publication of A Warm Scots Future Policy Position Paper, which outlines the Scottish Government’s strategic approach to transitioning from an emergency response to Russia's illegal invasion, to a long-term, holistic and rights-based approach that supports the integration of people displaced from Ukraine, so that they have the opportunity to rebuild their lives, play active roles in communities across Scotland, and fulfil their potential in work and education, and declares unequivocally its position that all Ukrainians who have made Scotland their home are welcome for as long as they need.
Backed by
Supported by 2 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Lodged by
Somerville, Shirley-Anne
(Scottish National Party).
- McLennan, Paul (SNP)
- Roddick, Emma (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 It was likely agreed without a vote, or withdrawn before the final question was put.
Computer-generated best guess
Possible final motion text as originally lodged
This is a computer’s best guess at applying carried amendments to the original motion text. It uses simple text rules for phrases such as “insert at end”, “after X insert Y”, and “leave out from X to end and insert Y”. Treat it as an aid, not the official motion text.
That the Parliament condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the illegal Russian war against Ukraine; reiterates its firm solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine; pays tribute to the significant contribution made by the organisations, people and communities across Scotland that have opened their hearts and their homes to support Ukrainians to settle in Scotland; welcomes the publication of A Warm Scots Future Policy Position Paper, which outlines the Scottish Government’s strategic approach to transitioning from an emergency response to Russia's illegal invasion, to a long-term, holistic and rights-based approach that supports the integration of people displaced from Ukraine, so that they have the opportunity to rebuild their lives, play active roles in communities across Scotland, and fulfil their potential in work and education, and declares unequivocally its position that all Ukrainians who have made Scotland their home are welcome for as long as they need.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
-
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11696, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, on from a warm Scots welcome to a warm Scots future for Ukrainians in Scotland. 16:25
-
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2023
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11696.2, in the name of Miles Briggs, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11696, in the name…
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11696.1, in the name of Paul O’Kane, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11696, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, on “From a warm Scots welcome to a warm Sc…
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2023
The final question is, that motion S6M-11696, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, on “From a warm Scots welcome to a warm Scots future for Ukrainians in Scotland”, be agreed to. Motion agreed to…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
-
S6M-11696Selected item18 Dec 2023 · Motion For Debate · Somerville, Shirley-AnneThat the Parliament condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the illegal Russian war against Ukraine; reiterates its firm solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine; pays tribute to the significant contribution made by the organisations, people and communities across Scotland that have opened their hearts and their homes to support Ukrainians ...
-
S6M-11696.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 53/6518 Dec 2023 · Amendment · O'Kane, PaulAs an amendment to motion S6M-11696 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (From a Warm Scots Welcome to a Warm Scots Future for Ukrainians in Scotland), after "home are welcome" insert "; applauds ordinary people in Scotland who have worked tirelessly to give Ukrainians fleeing conflict a warm welcome in their own homes; notes with concern that Ukrainian...
-
S6M-11696.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 53/6618 Dec 2023 · Amendment · Briggs, MilesAs an amendment to motion S6M-11696 in the name of Shirley-Anne Sommerville (From a Warm Scots Welcome to a Warm Scots Future for Ukrainians in Scotland), insert at end "; expresses concern for the situation being faced by many thousands of displaced Ukrainians and other people living in Scotland, who are currently placed into temporary accommodation; com...
-
S6M-11696.3Linked amendment/item18 Dec 2023 · Amendment · Cole-Hamilton, AlexAs an amendment to motion S6M-11696 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (From a Warm Scots Welcome to a Warm Scots Future for Ukrainians in Scotland), insert at end "; notes the Scottish Liberal Democrats campaign for free bus travel to be extended to all people displaced from Ukraine, and calls on the Scottish Government to confirm when this will begin."