Motion
It’s Scotland’s Energy
S7M-00159.3 · Amendment · lodged by Slater, Lorna
Lodged on
27 May 2026Heard / answered on
28 May 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 28 May 2026
As an amendment to motion S7M-00159 in the name of Stephen Gethins (It’s Scotland’s Energy), insert at end "in order that Scotland can respond to the climate emergency, cut the cost of living and contribute to energy security; recognises that the climate emergency is an urgent priority for Scotland and for the world, and that the re-emergence of climate denial poses a serious threat; accepts that the world has far more fossil fuel than it can afford to burn without disastrous consequences, and considers that issuing licences to extract fossil fuel from new sources would therefore be indefensible; recognises that the way in which the UK Government links electricity and gas prices prevents billpayers from benefiting from the low generating cost of renewable electricity, and that changing this system would accelerate the decarbonisation of heat and transport; believes that putting Scotland’s energy in Scotland’s hands must include a significant increase in community-owned energy, and further believes that reducing the cost of energy and achieving a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels will deliver jobs, investment and a strong economy, particularly in rural and island communities.”
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
Green 3
Lodged by
Slater, Lorna
(Scottish Green Party).
- Harvie, Patrick (Green)
- Leask, Kristopher (Green)
- McKee, Cara (Green)
Amendment division result
28 May 2026
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
15Against
110Abstain
0Not voted
4In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Katy Clark)
Lab
Chamber
· 28 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 May 2026 [Draft]
I call Lorna Slater to speak to and move amendment S7M-00159.3.15:03
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Lorna Slater
Green
Chamber
· 28 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 May 2026 [Draft]
A new report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit states that net zero industries contribute £10.2 billion in gross value added to the Scottish economy and support more than 150,0…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 28 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 May 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S7M-00159.3, in the name of Lorna Slater, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00159, in the name of Stephen Gethins, entitled “It’s Scotland’s energy”, be agreed to. …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 28 May 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 May 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S7M-00159.3, in the name of Lorna Slater is: For 15, Against 110, Abstentions 0.Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S7M-00159Original motion26 May 2026 · Motion For Debate · Gethins, StephenThat the Parliament believes that Scotland’s energy should be in Scotland’s hands, and calls for all energy powers to be immediately devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
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S7M-00159.3Selected itemDefeated 15/11027 May 2026 · Amendment · Slater, LornaAs an amendment to motion S7M-00159 in the name of Stephen Gethins (It’s Scotland’s Energy), insert at end "in order that Scotland can respond to the climate emergency, cut the cost of living and contribute to energy security; recognises that the climate emergency is an urgent priority for Scotland and for the world, and that the re-emergence ...