Motion
Free School Meals for all Primary Pupils
S6M-14406.3 · Amendment · lodged by Gilruth, Jenny
Lodged on
10 Sep 2024Heard / answered on
11 Sep 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 11 Sep 2024
As an amendment to motion S6M-14406 in the name of Liam Kerr (Free School Meals for all Primary Pupils), insert at end "; notes, however, that the impact of the austerity agenda pursued by the previous Conservative and current Labour UK administrations has reduced the value of Scotland’s budget, meaning that the required combined capital and revenue funding of £256 million is not available to deliver fully during the current parliamentary session; recommits the Scottish Government to full universal delivery for all primary pupils when the budgetary position allows; recognises the progress that has already been made with the delivery of free school meals to all children in P1 to P5, special schools, as well as eligible pupils in P6 to S6; welcomes that the Scottish Government will now make further progress with expansion to P6 and P7 pupils in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment, which will see an additional 26,000 children benefit, and calls on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules to end austerity and allow increased investment in public services to eradicate child poverty."
Backed by
Supported by 2 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Lodged by
Gilruth, Jenny
(Scottish National Party).
- Dey, Graeme (SNP)
- Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP)
Amendment division result
11 Sep 2024
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
62Against
64Abstain
0Not voted
3In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 5 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 11 Sep 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 11 September 2024
I call Jenny Gilruth to speak to and move amendment S6M-14406.3. 15:04
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Jenny Gilruth
SNP
Chamber
· 11 Sep 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 11 September 2024
The reality is that austerity is a political choice. It matters not one iota whether it is red or blue. The result is less money for Scotland, less money for education and less money for our children…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 11 Sep 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 11 September 2024
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-14406.3, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14406, in the na…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 11 Sep 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 11 September 2024
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-14406.3, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, which seeks to amend motion S6M-14406, in the name of Liam Kerr. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 11 Sep 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 11 September 2024
The result of the division on amendment S6M-14406.3, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, is: For 62, Against 64, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-14406Original motion09 Sep 2024 · Motion For Debate · Kerr, LiamThat the Parliament believes that free school lunches should be provided for all primary school children, including provision in the school holidays, in this parliamentary session, as promised by the Scottish Government.
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S6M-14406.3Selected itemDefeated 62/6410 Sep 2024 · Amendment · Gilruth, JennyAs an amendment to motion S6M-14406 in the name of Liam Kerr (Free School Meals for all Primary Pupils), insert at end "; notes, however, that the impact of the austerity agenda pursued by the previous Conservative and current Labour UK administrations has reduced the value of Scotland’s budget, meaning that the required combined capital and revenue...