Motion
Scotland’s Place in the European Union
S6M-12004.3 · Amendment · lodged by Rennie, Willie
Lodged on
29 Jan 2024Heard / answered on
30 Jan 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 30 Jan 2024
As an amendment to motion S6M-12004 in the name of Angus Robertson (Scotland’s Place in the European Union), leave out from "notes" to end and insert "believes that close UK-European cooperation is a benefit to Scotland and the whole of the UK; notes that work must be done to rebuild the UK’s relationship with the EU and the trust and partnerships that have been badly damaged by the UK Conservative administration; believes that a comprehensive step-by-step plan is required to rebuild those ties with the UK’s nearest neighbours, removing barriers and forging a new partnership built on cooperation, and that these essential steps on the road to EU membership will help restore the economy, prosperity and opportunities; considers that, while this work is ongoing, there are choices that can be taken right now by the Scottish Government to ensure that people in Scotland can still access the many benefits of a close relationship with the EU, and calls, therefore, on the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment to create a full replacement Erasmus scheme, following the example of the Welsh Government and its Taith scheme."
Lodged by
Rennie, Willie
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
30 Jan 2024
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
6Against
109Abstain
0Not voted
14In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 30 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 30 January 2024
I call Willie Rennie to speak to and move amendment S6M-12004.3. 14:52
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Willie Rennie
LD
Chamber
· 30 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 30 January 2024
No, not just now. I am just making this very powerful argument. Laughter. I remember that Alex Salmond was more obsessed with attacking the UK Government than he was with making a positive case for…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 30 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 30 January 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-12004.3, in the name of Willie Rennie, which seeks to amend motion S6M-12004, in the name of Angus Robertson, on Scotland’s place in the European Union, be ag…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 30 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 30 January 2024
The result of the division on amendment S6M-12004.3, in the name of Willie Rennie, is: For 6, Against 109, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-12004Original motion29 Jan 2024 · Motion For Debate · Robertson, AngusThat the Parliament notes the Scottish Government's paper, Building a New Scotland: an independent Scotland in the EU, and believes that Scotland’s economic, social and political future is best served by being part of the EU.
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S6M-12004.3Selected itemDefeated 6/10929 Jan 2024 · Amendment · Rennie, WillieAs an amendment to motion S6M-12004 in the name of Angus Robertson (Scotland’s Place in the European Union), leave out from "notes" to end and insert "believes that close UK-European cooperation is a benefit to Scotland and the whole of the UK; notes that work must be done to rebuild the UK’s relationship with the EU and the trust and partners...