Motion
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
S6M-13759.1 · Amendment · lodged by Harvie, Patrick
Lodged on
25 Jun 2024Heard / answered on
26 Jun 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 26 Jun 2024
As an amendment to motion S6M-13759 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency), after "transition" insert "; recognises that this is currently not happening at the pace required by climate science, and that Scotland’s emission cuts since targets were first set have been inadequate; believes that significant policy change is required to achieve emission cuts, especially in transport, land use and heating; agrees with the UN Secretary General’s description of fossil fuel companies as 'the godfathers of climate chaos'; further agrees that investment in new fossil fuel production and infrastructure cannot be justified".
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
Green 1
Lodged by
Harvie, Patrick
(Scottish Green Party).
- Ruskell, Mark (Green)
Amendment division result
26 Jun 2024
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
8Against
108Abstain
0Not voted
13In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Patrick Harvie
Green
Chamber
· 26 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 June 2024
That is something that the Greens have advocated for persistently, and we continue to do so. The International Energy Agency has stated: “For the moment the oil and gas industry as a whole is a mar…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 26 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 June 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-13759.1, in the name of Patrick Harvie, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13759, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scottish Government priorities: tackling the …
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Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD)
LD
Chamber
· 26 Jun 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 26 June 2024
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. On the division on amendment S6M-13759.1, in the name of Patrick Harvie, which sought to amend motion S6M-13759, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scottish Gov…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-13759Original motion24 Jun 2024 · Motion For Debate · Martin, GillianThat the Parliament reaffirms its unwavering commitment to tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss through a just and fair transition; believes firmly in, and accepts, climate science and expert advice and its importance in reaching net zero, and rejects, therefore, climate science denial.
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S6M-13759.1Selected itemDefeated 8/10825 Jun 2024 · Amendment · Harvie, PatrickAs an amendment to motion S6M-13759 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency), after "transition" insert "; recognises that this is currently not happening at the pace required by climate science, and that Scotland’s emission cuts since targets were first set have been inadequate; believes that si...