Motion
Scotland’s Renewable Future
S6M-16657.3 · Amendment · lodged by Lumsden, Douglas
Lodged on
03 Mar 2025Heard / answered on
04 Mar 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 04 Mar 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-16657 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Renewable Future), leave out from “rejects” to end and insert “recognises the importance of renewable energy in Scotland’s future, but believes that a balanced energy mix, including investment in new nuclear power, such as small modular reactors, is essential to ensuring a secure, clean and affordable energy source by reducing the country’s reliance on foreign energy and creating a reliable energy supply for the UK; acknowledges that nuclear power is a proven, low-carbon energy source that operates independently of weather conditions, complementing the variability of renewables and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels; notes that, while renewables will play a central role in Scotland’s energy transition, they alone cannot provide the constant, stable supply required to meet demand; acknowledges that Scotland’s oil and gas sector has been a cornerstone of the UK’s energy security and economy for decades and will continue to play a crucial role in providing reliable energy, supporting skilled jobs and driving investment in clean energy innovation; recognises the vital contribution of energy companies in leading the transition to a cleaner future through investments in emerging technologies that will underpin net zero goals while maintaining energy resilience; notes that, whilst new renewable and electrical infrastructure is needed, the right of communities to object must be respected, with wind turbines, battery energy storage systems, pylons and other infrastructure only being built where it has the express consent of residents; calls for an energy strategy that embraces renewables, nuclear and the managed use of domestic oil and gas to ensure affordable, stable and low-carbon energy for Scotland’s households and businesses, and welcomes the economic and employment opportunities that a broad-based energy mix will bring to Scotland.”
Lodged by
Lumsden, Douglas
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
04 Mar 2025
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
29Against
89Abstain
0Not voted
11In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 5 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2025
I remind members who have not yet pressed their request-to-speak buttons but who intend to speak in the debate to press their request-to-speak buttons. I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to and to move…
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Douglas Lumsden
Con
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2025
It is shameful that the minister is laughing at the people who have come down here to protest today. Interruption. Only the Scottish Conservatives are standing up for the oil and gas sector. Only the…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2025
There are five questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that if the amendment in the name of Douglas Lumsden is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Sarah Boyack will …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2025
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-16657.3, in the name of Douglas Lumsden. Members should cast their votes now. For Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Con) Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burnett, Ale…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2025
The result of the division on amendment S6M-16657.3, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is: For 29, Against 89, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-16657Original motion03 Mar 2025 · Motion For Debate · Martin, GillianThat the Parliament rejects the creation of new nuclear power plants in Scotland and the risk that they bring; believes that Scotland’s future is as a renewables powerhouse; further believes that the expansion of renewables should have a positive impact on household energy bills; notes the challenges and dangers of producing and managing hazardous r...
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S6M-16657.3Selected itemDefeated 29/8903 Mar 2025 · Amendment · Lumsden, DouglasAs an amendment to motion S6M-16657 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Renewable Future), leave out from “rejects” to end and insert “recognises the importance of renewable energy in Scotland’s future, but believes that a balanced energy mix, including investment in new nuclear power, such as small modular reactors, is...