Motion
Recognising the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s Defence Sector
S6M-17981.3 · Amendment · lodged by Forbes, Kate
Lodged on
17 Jun 2025Heard / answered on
18 Jun 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 18 Jun 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-17981 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Recognising the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s Defence Sector), leave out from “; notes” to end and insert “, and in protecting national security, especially at a time of increased global instability, and notes that defence is a matter reserved to the UK Government under the Scotland Act 1998 and that the Scottish Government’s long-standing position is that public money should focus on diversification.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Forbes, Kate
(Scottish National Party).
- Lochhead, Richard (SNP)
Amendment division result
18 Jun 2025
Carried
Show MSPs
For
62Against
53Abstain
0Not voted
14In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Kate Forbes
SNP
Chamber
· 18 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 June 2025
My apologies to Jackie Baillie. I had been anticipating slightly longer, so I am going to try to compress my comments; unfortunately, I now have even less time to do so. We are targeting Scotland’s …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 18 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 June 2025
The next question is, that amendment S6M-17981.3, in the name of Kate Forbes, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17981, in the name of Murdo Fraser, on recognising the economic contribution of Scotland’…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 18 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 June 2025
The result of the vote on amendment S6M-17981.3, in the name of Kate Forbes, is: For 62, Against 53, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-17981Original motion16 Jun 2025 · Motion For Debate · Fraser, MurdoThat the Parliament recognises the significance of the defence industry to Scotland’s economy, in providing secure, well-paid and highly skilled jobs and in driving innovation in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sector; notes that proposed increased spending on defence provides a substantial opportunity for growth; regrets that ...
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S6M-17981.3Selected itemCarried 62/5317 Jun 2025 · Amendment · Forbes, KateAs an amendment to motion S6M-17981 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Recognising the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s Defence Sector), leave out from “; notes” to end and insert “, and in protecting national security, especially at a time of increased global instability, and notes that defence is a matter reserved to the UK Governme...