Motion
Scotland as a Technology Nation
S6M-11958 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Lochhead, Richard
Lodged on
23 Jan 2024Heard / answered on
25 Jan 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 25 Jan 2024
That the Parliament recognises the fundamental role of technology, science and innovation in shaping the modern world; notes the global trends that will impact upon Scotland’s future economy and society; celebrates the successes of Scotland’s high-tech industries and the benefits that they bring in generating economic prosperity, enabling the transition to a green economy, offering solutions to the challenges of the 21st century, providing thousands of high-skilled jobs and generating inward investment and export opportunities, and recognises the role of the Scottish Government in supporting Scotland to become a hub of world-class technology, building on the strengths of these industries to play a central role in the delivery of an economy that is fair, green and growing, and benefits all of Scotland’s communities and people.
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Green 1
Lodged by
Lochhead, Richard
(Scottish National Party).
- Gray, Neil (SNP)
- Martin, Gillian (SNP)
- Slater, Lorna (Green)
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 It was likely agreed without a vote, or withdrawn before the final question was put.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
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That the Parliament recognises the fundamental role of technology, science and innovation in shaping the modern world; notes the global trends that will impact upon Scotland’s future economy and society; celebrates the successes of Scotland’s high-tech industries and the benefits that they bring in generating economic prosperity, enabling the transition to a green economy, offering solutions to the challenges of the 21st century, providing thousands of high-skilled jobs and generating inward investment and export opportunities, and recognises the role of the Scottish Government in supporting Scotland to become a hub of world-class technology, building on the strengths of these industries to play a central role in the delivery of an economy that is fair, green and growing, and benefits all of Scotland’s communities and people.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 5 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 25 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 January 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11958, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on Scotland as a technology nation. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 25 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 January 2024
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11958.1, in the name of Brian Whittle, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11958, in the nam…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 25 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 January 2024
The result of the division on amendment S6M-11958.1, in the name of Brian Whittle, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11958, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on Scotland as a technology nation, is: For …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 25 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 January 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11958.2, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11958, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on Scotland as a technology nation, be agreed …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 25 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 January 2024
The final question is, that motion S6M-11958, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on Scotland as a technology nation, be agreed to. Motion agreed to. That the Parliament recognises the fundamental rol…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11958Selected item23 Jan 2024 · Motion For Debate · Lochhead, RichardThat the Parliament recognises the fundamental role of technology, science and innovation in shaping the modern world; notes the global trends that will impact upon Scotland’s future economy and society; celebrates the successes of Scotland’s high-tech industries and the benefits that they bring in generating economic prosperity, enabling the ...
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S6M-11958.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 44/6624 Jan 2024 · Amendment · Whittle, BrianAs an amendment to motion S6M-11958 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Scotland as a Technology Nation), leave out from “, and recognises” to end and insert “; notes that the recent Scottish Budget for 2024-25 will prevent Scotland’s technology sector from reaching its full potential by cutting enterprise funding, stymying economic g...
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S6M-11958.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 50/6424 Jan 2024 · Amendment · Johnson, DanielAs an amendment to motion S6M-11958 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Scotland as a Technology Nation), insert at end "; notes the findings and recommendations of the Scottish technology ecosystem review, led by Mark Logan, including the findings that the number of computer studies teachers in Scotland is falling and that Scotland’s education system ...