Motion
A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran
S6M-20820.1 · Amendment · lodged by Stewart, Alexander
Lodged on
17 Feb 2026Heard / answered on
18 Feb 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 18 Feb 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20820 in the name of Mark Ruskell (A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran), insert at end “; notes that ExxonMobil has blamed the UK Labour administration’s windfall tax for accelerating the decline of Mossmorran; expresses disappointment that the left-wing 'Holyrood' consensus, in its opposition to oil and gas, has resulted in tens of thousands of job losses; highlights that the Scottish Green Party previously campaigned for Mossmorran to be closed; calls on the Scottish Government to publish its energy strategy, and further calls on the UK Government to support Rosebank oil and gas field, which could generate billions of pounds’ worth of investment and support jobs in the oil and gas supply chain.”
Lodged by
Stewart, Alexander
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
18 Feb 2026
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
30Against
92Abstain
1Not voted
6In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Alexander Stewart
Con
Chamber
· 18 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]
As it stands, this is not a just transition—it is a cliff edge. What we have heard from the Greens this afternoon is predictable. Last year’s announcement that Mossmorran was to close was an importan…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 18 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20820.1, in the name of Alexander Stewart, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20820, in the name of Mark Ruskell, on a just transition fund for Mossmorran, be ag…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 18 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 18 February 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20820.1, in the name of Alexander Stewart, is: For 30, Against 92, Abstentions 1.Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-20820Original motion16 Feb 2026 · Motion For Debate · Ruskell, MarkThat the Parliament agrees that the UK Government and Scottish Government must urgently deliver targeted just transition funding for workers and communities following the early closure of the ExxonMobil Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran.
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S6M-20820.1Selected itemDefeated 30/9217 Feb 2026 · Amendment · Stewart, AlexanderAs an amendment to motion S6M-20820 in the name of Mark Ruskell (A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran), insert at end “; notes that ExxonMobil has blamed the UK Labour administration’s windfall tax for accelerating the decline of Mossmorran; expresses disappointment that the left-wing 'Holyrood' consensus, in its opposition to oil a...