Motion
Scottish Government Priorities: Growing the Economy
S6M-13679 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Forbes, Kate
Lodged on
17 Jun 2024Heard / answered on
19 Jun 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 19 Jun 2024
That the Parliament recognises that Scotland’s abundant natural resources and hugely talented people mean that there is opportunity to build a strong, successful and inclusive economy that realises the new opportunities from the transition to net zero and the digital revolution; acknowledges that Scotland’s economic potential can be realised through actions to support entrepreneurs, promote science and technology and ensure that the track record of innovation is translated into new businesses and improvements in productivity in all sectors of the economy, and agrees that doing so will build Scotland’s global reputation as a great place to do business, grow exports and secure international and domestic investment.
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Forbes, Kate
(Scottish National Party).
- Arthur, Tom (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 It was likely agreed without a vote, or withdrawn before the final question was put.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 6 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 19 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy. I call on the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, to spe…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2024
There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-13679.2, in the name of Murdo Fraser, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2024
The question is, that amendment S6M-13679.2, in the name of Murdo Fraser, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, be…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-13679.3, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the econ…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-13679.1, in the name of Maggie Chapman, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the econ…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 June 2024
The final question is, that motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, as amended, be agreed to. Motion, as amended, agreed to, That the P…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-13679Selected item17 Jun 2024 · Motion For Debate · Forbes, KateThat the Parliament recognises that Scotland’s abundant natural resources and hugely talented people mean that there is opportunity to build a strong, successful and inclusive economy that realises the new opportunities from the transition to net zero and the digital revolution; acknowledges that Scotland’s economic potential can be realised t...
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S6M-13679.1Linked amendment/itemCarried 88/2618 Jun 2024 · Amendment · Chapman, MaggieAs an amendment to motion S6M-13679 in the name of Kate Forbes (Scottish Government Priorities: Growing the Economy), insert at end "; acknowledges the important contribution that community and social enterprises, cooperatives and other not-for-profit structures make to local economies, including local resilience and community wealth building; recognises ...
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S6M-13679.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 29/8818 Jun 2024 · Amendment · Fraser, MurdoAs an amendment to motion S6M-13679 in the name of Kate Forbes (Scottish Government Priorities: Growing the Economy), insert at end "; recognises that the best way to grow Scotland’s economy is to attract people to come and work in Scotland and to ensure that economic and fiscal policy is focused on removing the barriers that have hampered business ...
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S6M-13679.3Linked amendment/itemDefeated 49/6718 Jun 2024 · Amendment · Johnson, DanielAs an amendment to motion S6M-13679 in the name of Kate Forbes (Scottish Government Priorities: Growing the Economy), insert at end "; acknowledges that the gap in GDP per capita between Scotland and the rest of the UK has widened since 2007 and that EY’s Scottish spring forecast predicts that Scotland’s growth will continue to lag the UK&rsqu...