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Motion

From a Warm Scots Welcome to a Warm Scots Future for Ukrainians in Scotland

S6M-11696.1 · Amendment · lodged by O'Kane, Paul

Lodged on
18 Dec 2023
Heard / answered on
19 Dec 2023

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As 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 Ukrainians are four times more likely to find themselves facing homelessness than the wider population, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that a workable plan is fully implemented to enact long-term strategies to allow Ukrainian refugees to access vital housing, education and healthcare".
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Lodged by O'Kane, Paul (Scottish Labour).
Amendment division result
19 Dec 2023
Defeated Show MSPs
For
53
Against
65
Abstain
0
Not voted
11
In the Official Report

Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this

  • The Deputy Presiding Officer LD Chamber · 19 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2023
    I call Paul O’Kane to speak to and move amendment S6M-11696.1. You have around five minutes, Mr O’Kane. 16:44
  • 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 result of the division on amendment S6M-11696.1, in the name of Paul O’Kane, is: For 53, Against 65, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.

Amendments and how the chamber decided

  1. Original motion
    S6M-11696
    18 Dec 2023 · Motion For Debate · Somerville, Shirley-Anne
    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 ...
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    Defeated 53/65
    S6M-11696.1
    18 Dec 2023 · Amendment · O'Kane, Paul
    As 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...