Motion
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
S6M-12845 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Robertson, Angus
Lodged on
15 Apr 2024Heard / answered on
16 Apr 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 16 Apr 2024
That the Parliament welcomes the publication on 28 March 2024 of Inspiring Connections: Scotland’s International Culture Strategy; recognises the central importance of international engagement, collaboration and exchange to Scotland’s culture and creative sector, cultural innovation and financial health; further recognises that the impacts of Brexit and inflation pressures driven by UK Government decisions have had a detrimental impact on the sector’s international activity; acknowledges that COVID-19 has also exacerbated these impacts; notes the strong starting position for this strategy, with Scotland’s culture and creative sector’s global reputation and existing connections; further notes that this strategy recognises the challenges posed by the importance of international cultural activity and the need to achieve net zero by 2045; recognises the role that the culture and creative sector can play in addressing Scotland’s role in colonialism and slavery, and agrees that this strategic approach to supporting international connections can play an important role in the sector’s long-term development.
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Robertson, Angus
(Scottish National Party).
- Stewart, Kaukab (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
16 Apr 2024
Carried
Show MSPs
For
66Against
29Abstain
23Not voted
11Amendments 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 welcomes the publication on 28 March 2024 of Inspiring Connections: Scotland’s International Culture Strategy; recognises the central importance of international engagement, collaboration and exchange to Scotland’s culture and creative sector, cultural innovation and financial health; further recognises that the impacts of Brexit and inflation pressures driven by UK Government decisions have had a detrimental impact on the sector’s international activity; acknowledges that COVID-19 has also exacerbated these impacts; notes the strong starting position for this strategy, with Scotland’s culture and creative sector’s global reputation and existing connections; further notes that this strategy recognises the challenges posed by the importance of international cultural activity and the need to achieve net zero by 2045; recognises the role that the culture and creative sector can play in addressing Scotland’s role in colonialism and slavery, and agrees that this strategic approach to supporting international connections can play an important role in the sector’s long-term development.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 6 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 16 Apr 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 16 April 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-12845, in the name of Angus Robertson, on Scotland’s international culture strategy. I invite members who wish to participate to press their reques…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 16 Apr 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 16 April 2024
There are five questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-12845.2, in the name of Meghan Gallacher, which seeks to amend motion S6M-12845, in the n…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 16 Apr 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 16 April 2024
The question is, that amendment S6M-12845.2, in the name of Meghan Gallacher, which seeks to amend motion S6M-12845, in the name of Angus Robertson, on Scotland’s international culture strategy, be a…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 16 Apr 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 16 April 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-12845.1, in the name of Neil Bibby, which seeks to amend motion S6M-12845, in the name of Angus Robertson, on Scotland’s international culture strategy, be ag…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 16 Apr 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 16 April 2024
The next question is, that motion S6M-12845, in the name of Angus Robertson, on Scotland’s international culture strategy, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 16 Apr 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 16 April 2024
The result of the division on motion S6M-12845, in the name of Angus Robertson, is: For 66, Against 29, Abstentions 23. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament welcomes the publication on 28 March 20…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-12845Selected itemCarried 66/2915 Apr 2024 · Motion For Debate · Robertson, AngusThat the Parliament welcomes the publication on 28 March 2024 of Inspiring Connections: Scotland’s International Culture Strategy; recognises the central importance of international engagement, collaboration and exchange to Scotland’s culture and creative sector, cultural innovation and financial health; further recognises that the impacts of ...
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S6M-12845.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 23/9315 Apr 2024 · Amendment · Bibby, NeilAs an amendment to motion S6M-12845 in the name of Angus Robertson (Scotland’s International Culture Strategy), insert at end “; recognises the urgent need for a touring agreement with the EU to ease the regulatory burden on internationally touring artists and musicians; notes the significant concerns of the culture sector at the closure of an...
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S6M-12845.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 29/7015 Apr 2024 · Amendment · Gallacher, MeghanAs an amendment to motion S6M-12845 in the name of Angus Robertson (Scotland’s International Culture Strategy), leave out from “welcomes” to end and insert “believes that Scotland’s culture is among the most vibrant in the world and should be promoted internationally; recognises that some of the point...