Motion
Programme for Government: Building the Best Future for Scotland
S6M-17437.3 · Amendment · lodged by Slater, Lorna
Lodged on
06 May 2025Heard / answered on
07 May 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 07 May 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-17437 in the name of Kate Forbes (Programme for Government: Building the Best Future for Scotland), leave out from first "to grow" to end and insert "could have been an opportunity for bold, decisive action towards building a more equal, healthier and greener Scotland with an economy that works for people and planet; recognises the substantial changes to Scotland’s transport, industry, land use and homes and buildings systems that are required to meet the challenges of the climate emergency, as described by the UK Climate Change Committee; further recognises the need for action to create well-paid, skilled jobs in growing low-carbon industries; believes that tackling poverty requires not only strong, resilient economies that provide access to fair work opportunities and support investment in public services, but also measures that secure the human rights of all citizens, from affordable, accessible housing and education to a social security system based on care and compassion; regrets the weakening of commitments to tackle climate change and the housing emergency, such as the watering down of the proposed Heat in Buildings Bill and the Housing (Scotland) Bill; expresses its dismay that the proposed Bills to tackle misogyny and end conversion practices have been dropped from this Programme for Government, and calls on the Scottish Government to reconsider its position on human rights and equalities legislation and urgently produce an ambitious plan to tax wealth more effectively in Scotland to ensure appropriate investment in public services, support communities and build a fairer Scotland."
Lodged by
Slater, Lorna
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
07 May 2025
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
7Against
108Abstain
0Not voted
13In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 07 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 May 2025
I call Lorna Slater to speak to and move amendment S6M-17437.3. 15:20
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Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green)
Green
Chamber
· 07 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 May 2025
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 07 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 May 2025
The next question is that amendment S6M-17437.3, in the name of Lorna Slater, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17437, in the name of Kate Forbes, on programme for government—building the best future f…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 07 May 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 May 2025
The result of the division on amendment S6M-17437.3, in the name of Lorna Slater, is: For 7, Against 108, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-17437Original motion02 May 2025 · Motion For Debate · Forbes, KateThat the Parliament recognises the actions outlined in the Programme for Government 2025-26 to grow the Scottish economy and eradicate child poverty; further recognises that these missions are inextricably linked, with a strong economy providing access to fair work opportunities and supporting investment in public services and ambitious climate and a...
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S6M-17437.3Selected itemDefeated 7/10806 May 2025 · Amendment · Slater, LornaAs an amendment to motion S6M-17437 in the name of Kate Forbes (Programme for Government: Building the Best Future for Scotland), leave out from first "to grow" to end and insert "could have been an opportunity for bold, decisive action towards building a more equal, healthier and greener Scotland with an economy that works for people and planet; recognis...