Motion
Scotland’s Hydrogen Future
S6M-17399 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Martin, Gillian
Lodged on
29 Apr 2025Heard / answered on
01 May 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 01 May 2025
That the Parliament acknowledges that Scotland has the potential to be a leading hydrogen nation and is fully committed to helping the Scottish hydrogen sector to develop and grow as part of a wider European and international network; notes that, following the successful shortlisting of Scottish projects in the recent UK Hydrogen Allocation Round, Scotland is creating a hydrogen economy that will provide economic benefit and a renewable and low-carbon source of energy to help meet its net zero ambitions; supports efforts to ensure that hydrogen is supported via continued investment, and calls on the Scottish Government to continue taking steps to deliver the hydrogen sector export plan.
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Martin, Gillian
(Scottish National Party).
- Allan, Dr Alasdair (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
01 May 2025
Carried
Show MSPs
For
113Against
6Abstain
0Not voted
9Amendments were lodged but none were carried; the motion was decided as originally lodged.
Computer-generated best guess
Possible final motion text as originally lodged
This is a computer’s best guess at applying carried amendments to the original motion text. It uses simple text rules for phrases such as “insert at end”, “after X insert Y”, and “leave out from X to end and insert Y”. Treat it as an aid, not the official motion text.
That the Parliament acknowledges that Scotland has the potential to be a leading hydrogen nation and is fully committed to helping the Scottish hydrogen sector to develop and grow as part of a wider European and international network; notes that, following the successful shortlisting of Scottish projects in the recent UK Hydrogen Allocation Round, Scotland is creating a hydrogen economy that will provide economic benefit and a renewable and low-carbon source of energy to help meet its net zero ambitions; supports efforts to ensure that hydrogen is supported via continued investment, and calls on the Scottish Government to continue taking steps to deliver the hydrogen sector export plan.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 7 contributions reference this
-
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-17399, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scotland’s hydrogen future. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-spe…
-
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-17399.1, in the name of Graham Simpson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17399, in the nam…
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-17399.1, in the name of Graham Simpson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17399, in the name of Gillian Martin. Members should cast their votes now. For Balfour, …
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
The next question is, that amendment S6M-17399.3, in the name of Sarah Boyack, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17399, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scotland’s hydrogen future, be agreed to. Are w…
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
The next question is, that amendment S6M-17399.2, in the name of Patrick Harvie, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17399, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scotland’s hydrogen future, be agreed to. Are…
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
The final question is, that motion S6M-17399, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scotland’s hydrogen future, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 May 2025
The result of the division on motion S6M-17399, in the name of Gillian Martin, on Scotland’s hydrogen future, is: For 113, Against 6, Abstentions 0. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament acknowledg…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
-
S6M-17399Selected itemCarried 113/629 Apr 2025 · Motion For Debate · Martin, GillianThat the Parliament acknowledges that Scotland has the potential to be a leading hydrogen nation and is fully committed to helping the Scottish hydrogen sector to develop and grow as part of a wider European and international network; notes that, following the successful shortlisting of Scottish projects in the recent UK Hydrogen Allocation Round, Scotlan...
-
S6M-17399.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 34/6730 Apr 2025 · Amendment · Simpson, GrahamAs an amendment to motion S6M-17399 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Hydrogen Future), insert at end ", and further calls on the Scottish Government to work with the UK Government on developing plans for hydrogen to be part of Scotland’s energy mix, and to set out how it can play a role in transport and heating."
-
S6M-17399.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 6/9730 Apr 2025 · Amendment · Harvie, PatrickAs an amendment to motion S6M-17399 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Hydrogen Future), leave out from "be a leading" to end and insert "play a leading role in developing a green hydrogen industry, both to help decarbonise challenging sectors of the economy, and for export; recognises that hydrogen produced from fossil fuels not only produce...
-
S6M-17399.3Linked amendment/itemDefeated 51/6230 Apr 2025 · Amendment · Boyack, SarahAs an amendment to motion S6M-17399 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Hydrogen Future), insert at end “; further calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that clear, strategic plans for hydrogen infrastructure are included in its long-awaited energy strategy, and calls on the Scottish Government to deliver joined-up thinking on how t...