Motion
Mobile Phones in Schools
S6M-19123.2 · Amendment · lodged by Gilruth, Jenny
Lodged on
30 Sep 2025Heard / answered on
01 Oct 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 01 Oct 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-19123 in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy (Mobile Phones in Schools), insert at end “, and acknowledges that the Scottish Government’s Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools makes clear that headteachers are empowered to implement full bans, should their professional judgment see fit to do so.”
Backed by
Supported by 2 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Lodged by
Gilruth, Jenny
(Scottish National Party).
- Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP)
- Macpherson, Ben (SNP)
Amendment division result
01 Oct 2025
Carried
Show MSPs
For
85Against
26Abstain
0Not voted
18In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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Jenny Gilruth
SNP
Chamber
· 01 Oct 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 October 2025 [Draft]
As I have just intimated, whether or not it is primary legislation that is being proposed—I hear the member’s point in relation to regulations—I have to ask why. Regardless of whole-school approaches…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 01 Oct 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 October 2025 [Draft]
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-19123.2, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, which seeks to amend motion S6M-19123, in the nam…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 Oct 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 October 2025 [Draft]
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-19123.2, in the name of Jenny Gilruth. Members should cast their votes now. For Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 01 Oct 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 01 October 2025 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S6M-19123.2, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, is: For 85, Against 26, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-19123Original motion29 Sep 2025 · Motion For Debate · Duncan-Glancy, PamThat the Parliament agrees that mobile phones should be banned for learners in school classrooms.
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S6M-19123.2Selected itemCarried 85/2630 Sep 2025 · Amendment · Gilruth, JennyAs an amendment to motion S6M-19123 in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy (Mobile Phones in Schools), insert at end “, and acknowledges that the Scottish Government’s Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools makes clear that headteachers are empowered to implement full bans, should their professional judgment see fit to do so.”