Motion
Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics
S7M-00294.1 · Amendment · lodged by Hepburn, Jamie
Lodged on
09 Jun 2026Heard / answered on
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As an amendment to S7M-00294 in the name of Anas Sarwar (Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics), leave out from “agrees” to end and insert “considers the notion of representatives of political parties using a parliamentary committee to inquire into the internal operations of rival political parties to constitute a conflict of interest; believes that it is vital that independent authorities, including Police Scotland and the Crown Office, are free from political interference to fully and properly investigate and prosecute any and all criminal conduct, and urges elected representatives to use their parliamentary time to address matters that will improve the lives of the people of Scotland including tackling the cost of living crisis, improving public services such as the NHS and taking climate action.”
Lodged by
Hepburn, Jamie
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
10 Jun 2026
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
55Against
68Abstain
0Not voted
6In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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Jamie Hepburn
SNP
Chamber
· 10 Jun 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Draft]
It is precisely because those things matter—they matter very much to me, Ms Baillie—that it matters that accountability has a proper home.In this instance, transparency has been best served by indepe…
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The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson)
NPA
Chamber
· 10 Jun 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Draft]
There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business.I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Jamie Hepburn is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Ross Greer will fall…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 10 Jun 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Draft]
We move to the vote on amendment S7M-00294.1, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00294, in the name of Anas Sarwar. Members should cast their votes now.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 10 Jun 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S7M-00294.1, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, is: For 55, Against 68, Abstentions 0.Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S7M-00294Original motion08 Jun 2026 · Motion For Debate · Sarwar, AnasThat the Parliament agrees to conduct an inquiry into the implications and lessons to be learned following the conclusion of Operation Branchform and the embezzlement conviction of Peter Murrell.
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S7M-00294.1Selected itemDefeated 55/6809 Jun 2026 · Amendment · Hepburn, JamieAs an amendment to S7M-00294 in the name of Anas Sarwar (Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics), leave out from “agrees” to end and insert “considers the notion of representatives of political parties using a parliamentary committee to inquire into the internal operations of rival political parties to constitute a conflict...