Motion
Increasing Investment in Scotland
S6M-16595.1 · Amendment · lodged by Johnson, Daniel
Lodged on
26 Feb 2025Heard / answered on
27 Feb 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 27 Feb 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-16595 in the name of Kate Forbes (Increasing Investment in Scotland), insert at end "; recognises the best practice that is happening across the UK, including in Greater Manchester, where joined-up working across the public and private sector, investment in infrastructure, and an industrial strategy have boosted investment in the region; notes Department for Business and Trade statistics showing that Scotland comes seventh out of 12 for jobs created by inward investment projects, compared to fourth for the North West of England, and believes that the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise have failed to maximise Scotland’s economic potential and provide support to sectors that are key to Brand Scotland and attracting inward investment, including tourism, food and drink, and financial services."
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
Lab 1
Lodged by
Johnson, Daniel
(Scottish Labour).
- Sweeney, Paul (Lab)
Amendment division result
27 Feb 2025
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
21Against
92Abstain
0Not voted
16In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Daniel Johnson
Lab
Chamber
· 27 Feb 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 27 February 2025
The structure of the combined authority in Manchester allows the constituent borough local authorities to unite around a clear plan. The secret to the success in Manchester is the degree to which the…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 27 Feb 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 27 February 2025
The next question is, that amendment S6M-16595.1, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-16595, in the name of Kate Forbes, on increasing investment in Scotland, be agreed to.…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 27 Feb 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 27 February 2025
The result of the division on amendment S6M-16595.1, in the name of Daniel Johnson, is: For 21, Against 92, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-16595Original motion25 Feb 2025 · Motion For Debate · Forbes, KateThat the Parliament agrees that increasing the level of investment in the Scottish economy is critical to delivering on the Scottish Government’s priorities of improving public services, supporting a thriving economy, tackling the climate emergency, and eradicating child poverty; recognises that the Scottish Government's programme of public investme...
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S6M-16595.1Selected itemDefeated 21/9226 Feb 2025 · Amendment · Johnson, DanielAs an amendment to motion S6M-16595 in the name of Kate Forbes (Increasing Investment in Scotland), insert at end "; recognises the best practice that is happening across the UK, including in Greater Manchester, where joined-up working across the public and private sector, investment in infrastructure, and an industrial strategy have boosted investment in...