Motion
Fiscal Sustainability
S6M-15048 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Robison, Shona
Lodged on
28 Oct 2024Heard / answered on
29 Oct 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 29 Oct 2024
That the Parliament recognises that continued and further action is needed to address the sustainability of Scotland’s public finances; supports the creation of a five-year Fiscal Sustainable Delivery Plan, to be delivered alongside the forthcoming Medium-Term Financial Strategy; believes that tackling the social, economic and environmental challenges that Scotland faces is only possible through the delivery of sustainable funding for public services; supports the exploration of all avenues to deliver fiscal sustainability to ensure delivery of the core missions of tackling child poverty and the climate emergency, and agrees that the UK Government’s revision of fiscal rules means that it should immediately grant the Scottish Government increased capital, alongside additional borrowing and investment powers, to allow for greater investment to renew and enhance public infrastructure and deliver projects that support the transition to net zero.
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Robison, Shona
(Scottish National Party).
- McKee, Ivan (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
29 Oct 2024
Carried
Show MSPs
For
66Against
45Abstain
4Not voted
14Amendments 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 recognises that continued and further action is needed to address the sustainability of Scotland’s public finances; supports the creation of a five-year Fiscal Sustainable Delivery Plan, to be delivered alongside the forthcoming Medium-Term Financial Strategy; believes that tackling the social, economic and environmental challenges that Scotland faces is only possible through the delivery of sustainable funding for public services; supports the exploration of all avenues to deliver fiscal sustainability to ensure delivery of the core missions of tackling child poverty and the climate emergency, and agrees that the UK Government’s revision of fiscal rules means that it should immediately grant the Scottish Government increased capital, alongside additional borrowing and investment powers, to allow for greater investment to renew and enhance public infrastructure and deliver projects that support the transition to net zero.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 6 contributions reference this
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 29 Oct 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 29 October 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-15048, in the name of Shona Robison, on fiscal sustainability. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-speak but…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 29 Oct 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 29 October 2024
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Craig Hoy is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Daniel Johnson will fa…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 29 Oct 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 29 October 2024
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Craig Hoy is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Daniel Johnson will fall. We come to the vote on amendment S6M-15048.2, in the name of Cr…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 29 Oct 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 29 October 2024
The next question is, that amendment S6M-15048.1, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-15048, in the name of Shona Robison, on fiscal sustainability, be agreed to. Are we ag…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 29 Oct 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 29 October 2024
The question is, that motion S6M-15048, in the name of Shona Robison, on fiscal sustainability, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 29 Oct 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 29 October 2024
The result of the division on motion S6M-15048, in the name of Shona Robison, is: For 66, Against 45, Abstentions 4. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament recognises that continued and further acti…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-15048Selected itemCarried 66/4528 Oct 2024 · Motion For Debate · Robison, ShonaThat the Parliament recognises that continued and further action is needed to address the sustainability of Scotland’s public finances; supports the creation of a five-year Fiscal Sustainable Delivery Plan, to be delivered alongside the forthcoming Medium-Term Financial Strategy; believes that tackling the social, economic and environmental cha...
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S6M-15048.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 21/9528 Oct 2024 · Amendment · Johnson, DanielAs an amendment to motion S6M-15048 in the name of Shona Robison (Fiscal Sustainability), leave out from ", and agrees" to end and insert "; notes the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s Fiscal Sustainability Report and the specific challenges that Scotland will face in the next 50 years, including those posed by an ageing population, and required health s...
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S6M-15048.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 29/8328 Oct 2024 · Amendment · Hoy, CraigAs an amendment to motion S6M-15048 in the name of Shona Robison (Fiscal Sustainability), leave out from "recognises" to end and insert "realises that a significant change of approach is needed to deliver sustainability in Scotland’s public finances; recognises that sustained strong economic growth is essential to this; is deeply concerned that the ...