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Covering 19 May 1999 to 25 Mar 2026. 5,653 amendments linked to their parent motions. 4,903,788 recorded MSP supports. 2,901 divisions on record (1,652 carried, 1,188 defeated).

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Showing 260 of 773 matching items. Latest 30 days: 48.
Reference Item MSP Type Date (desc)
S6M-21180 Motion of Thanks Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 25 Mar 2026
S6M-20721 Motion of Condolence Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 25 Feb 2026
S6M-20640 Motion of Condolence Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 03 Feb 2026
S6M-19015 Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 23 Sep 2025
S6M-18531 Motion of Condolence Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 18 Sep 2025
S6M-18671 Priorities for Scotland
4 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 02 Sep 2025
S6M-17457 Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 08 May 2025
S6M-17250 Motion of Condolence Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 22 Apr 2025
S6M-17000 Motion of Condolence Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 02 Apr 2025
S6M-16003 Tackling Child Poverty and Inequality Through the Scottish Budget
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 07 Jan 2025
S6M-14899 Motion of Condolence Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 30 Oct 2024
S6M-14820 Challenge Poverty Week
4 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 08 Oct 2024
S6M-14524 Creating a Modern, Diverse, Dynamic Scotland
5 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 18 Sep 2024
S6M-13772 Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 27 Jun 2024
S6M-13771 Appointment of Scottish Minister Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 27 Jun 2024
S6M-13566 Scottish Government Priorities: Eradicating Child Poverty
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 11 Jun 2024
S6M-13155 Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 May 2024
S6M-13154 Appointment of Scottish Minister Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 May 2024
S6W-26902 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 29 Apr 2024
S6W-26901 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 29 Apr 2024
S6W-26900 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 29 Apr 2024
S6M-12893 Congratulating Binn Group on PAS 402 Certification Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 18 Apr 2024
S6W-26392 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 16 Apr 2024
S6W-26307 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 09 Apr 2024
S6W-26306 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 09 Apr 2024
S6W-26304 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 09 Apr 2024
S6W-26390 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 05 Apr 2024
S6W-26391 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 05 Apr 2024
S6M-12722 Celebrating the Reopening of the Scottish Crannog Centre Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 04 Apr 2024
S6W-26389 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 02 Apr 2024
S6M-12667 Marking the Opening of Riverside Primary Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Mar 2024
S6M-12600 Welcoming the Reopening of La Sicilyana Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 22 Mar 2024
S6M-12575 Congratulating The Loft Restaurant Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Mar 2024
S6M-12405 40th Anniversary of CEIS Group Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 06 Mar 2024
S6M-11670 Congratulating Abernyte Primary on Positive Inspection Report Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 15 Dec 2023
S6M-09401 Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Katharine Stewart-Murray, Duchess of Atholl's Election to the UK Parliament Swinney, John Motion
Members' Business Motion
 07 Dec 2023
S6M-11514 Recognising the Success of the Highland Chocolatier at the International Chocolate Awards Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 30 Nov 2023
S6M-11513 Congratulating Perth Racecourse for its RCA Showcase Award Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 30 Nov 2023
S6M-11386 Recognition of the Chapter House Museum Trust for Receiving The King's Award for Voluntary Service Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 24 Nov 2023
S6M-11382 Welcoming Jess Pepper's Inclusion on BBC's List of 100 Inspiring and Influential Women Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 Nov 2023
S6M-11309 Congratulation Riverside Primary School Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 21 Nov 2023
S6M-11242 Celebrating Persie Distillery’s Achievement at the Scottish Gin Awards 2023 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 14 Nov 2023
S6M-11052 Congratulating Perthshire Butchers on Their Success at the Scottish Craft Butcher Awards Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 02 Nov 2023
S6M-10935 Congratulating Highland Chocolatier on International Chocolate Awards Success Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 24 Oct 2023
S6W-21650 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 06 Oct 2023
S6M-10766 Recognising the Bravery of Ryan Witkowski Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 05 Oct 2023
S6M-10435 Welcoming the Impact of Climate Cafés Swinney, John Motion
Members' Business Motion
 05 Oct 2023
S6M-10175 Congratulating Connor Graham on Walker Cup Selection Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 21 Aug 2023
S6M-10096 Celebrating Perth's Freedom of the City Awards Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 08 Aug 2023
S6M-10074 Team Scotland Floorball Bronze Medal Success at EuroGames 2023 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 04 Aug 2023
S6W-20369 No title given Swinney, John Question
Inspired Question
 02 Aug 2023
S6M-09940 Congratulating Blairgowrie and Rattray Award Winners Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 13 Jul 2023
S6M-09741 Recognising the Achievements of Cameron Coupar Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Jun 2023
S6M-09453 Recognising the Outstanding Achievements and Impact of the Cateran Yomp 2023 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Jun 2023
S6M-09659 Acknowledging the Friendship Cafe's Positive Impact Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 Jun 2023
S6M-09662 Congratulating the Alyth Show Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 Jun 2023
S6W-19286 No title given Swinney, John Question
Inspired Question
 19 Jun 2023
S6M-09365 Support for Giraffe Community Kitchen's Aviva Community Fund Campaign Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 12 Jun 2023
S6M-09333 Recognising Aberfeldy and District Rotary Club's Charity Concert Success Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 08 Jun 2023
S6M-09332 Celebrating Connor Graham's Victory at the Scottish Men’s Open Championship Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 08 Jun 2023
S6W-18221 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 05 Jun 2023
S6W-18222 No title given Swinney, John Question
Written Question
 05 Jun 2023
S6M-09166 Celebrating The Green Park Hotel's Success Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 31 May 2023
S6M-09061 Celebrating the Winners of the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 May 2023
S6M-08942 Congratulating the Scottish Crannog Centre on Winning the Visitor Welcome Award Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 17 May 2023
S6M-08784 Celebrating Young Scottish Entrepreneur's Success in AirBnB OMG! Fund Competition Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 12 May 2023
S6M-08889 Paying Tribute to Late Perth Businessman, John Bullough Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 11 May 2023
S6M-06897 Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 10 May 2023
S6M-08825 Welcoming the Opening of Riverside Primary Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 09 May 2023
S6M-08791 Acknowledging Curlers' Success at the World Senior Championships Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 04 May 2023
S6M-08761 Recognising Rattray Primary School's Positive Inspection Report Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 03 May 2023
S6M-08677 Congratulating Ivybank Lodge in Blairgowrie Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Apr 2023
S6M-08463 Perth Autism Support's New Sensory Room Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 05 Apr 2023
S6M-08454 Dunkeld Named Best Place to Live in Scotland Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 03 Apr 2023
S6M-08305 Transition to a Wellbeing Economy
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 22 Mar 2023
S6M-07755 Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 16 Mar 2023
S6M-07968 Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 21 Feb 2023
S6M-07727 Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 02 Feb 2023
S6M-07616 UK Infrastructure Bank Bill - UK Legislation Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 25 Jan 2023
S6M-06641 Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 13 Dec 2022
S6M-06548 Budget (Scotland) Act 2022 Amendment Regulations 2023 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 03 Nov 2022
S6M-06487 Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 27 Oct 2022
S6M-06179 Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 04 Oct 2022
S6M-05217 Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 28 Jun 2022
S6M-04310 Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 12 May 2022
S6M-03837 Keeping The Promise Implementation Plan
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 30 Mar 2022
S6M-03617 COVID-19 – Scotland’s Strategic Framework Update
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 15 Mar 2022
S6M-03505 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/53) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 11 Mar 2022
S6M-03354 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/74) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 01 Mar 2022
S6M-03349 Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Amendment of Expiry Dates) Regulations 2022 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 01 Mar 2022
S6M-03202 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/53) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 22 Feb 2022
S6M-03168 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2022 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 10 Feb 2022
S6M-03169 Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Directions by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 10 Feb 2022
S6M-03080 Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill
1 linked amendment
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 Feb 2022
S6M-03075 Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/40) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 08 Feb 2022
S6M-02987 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/29) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 28 Jan 2022
S6M-02966 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/25) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 28 Jan 2022
S6M-02894 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/13) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Jan 2022
S6M-02792 Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 20 Jan 2022
S6M-02799 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/6) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 14 Jan 2022
S6M-02797 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Reconsideration and Review of Determinations) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 13 Jan 2022
S6M-02760 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 8) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/498) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 13 Jan 2022
S6M-02699 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/497) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 24 Dec 2021
S6M-02698 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 6) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/496) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 24 Dec 2021
S6M-02602 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 13) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/478) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 22 Dec 2021
S6M-02594 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/475) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 21 Dec 2021
S6M-02630 Public Health (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 13) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/470) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Dec 2021
S6M-02455 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 10 Dec 2021
S6M-02332 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 30 Nov 2021
S6M-01918 Coronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 04 Nov 2021
S6M-01889 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Payments Materially Affected by Error) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 02 Nov 2021
S6M-01886 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/384) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 02 Nov 2021
S6M-01803 Covid Recovery Strategy
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 28 Oct 2021
S6M-01598 Withdrawal of SSI Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 07 Oct 2021
S6M-01597 Withdrawal of SSI Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 07 Oct 2021
S6M-01529 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/349) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 05 Oct 2021
S6M-01415.2 Halting the COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Scheme Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 29 Sep 2021
S6M-01399 Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Directions by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/329) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 28 Sep 2021
S6M-01400 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Exceptions to Eligibility) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 28 Sep 2021
S6M-01123 COVID Vaccine Certification Scheme
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 Sep 2021
S6M-01080 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Form and Content of Waiver etc.) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 07 Sep 2021
S6M-01048 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/299) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 06 Sep 2021
S6M-00978 First 100 Days, Delivering for the People of Scotland
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 31 Aug 2021
S6M-00974 Highland (Electoral Arrangements) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 30 Aug 2021
S6M-00975 North Ayrshire (Electoral Arrangements) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 30 Aug 2021
S6M-00973 Argyll and Bute (Electoral Arrangements) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 30 Aug 2021
S6M-00960 Orkney Islands (Electoral Arrangements) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Aug 2021
S6M-00959 Shetland Islands (Electoral Arrangements) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Aug 2021
S6M-00961 Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Electoral Arrangements) Regulations 2021 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 27 Aug 2021
S6M-00901 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/277) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 19 Aug 2021
S6M-00701 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 32) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/263) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Jul 2021
S6M-00694 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 28) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/242) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Jul 2021
S6M-00702 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 31) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/262) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Jul 2021
S6M-00695 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 27) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/238) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Jul 2021
S6M-00692 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 30) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/255) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Jul 2021
S6M-00693 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 29) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/252) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 20 Jul 2021
S6M-00479 Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 24 Jun 2021
S6M-00478 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No.26) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/227) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 23 Jun 2021
S6M-00477 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 25) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/224) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 23 Jun 2021
S6M-00447 Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 22 Jun 2021
S6M-00446 Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill
1 linked amendment
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 22 Jun 2021
S6M-00399 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 24) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/211) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 16 Jun 2021
S6M-00301 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 19) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/180) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 Jun 2021
S6M-00307 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/193) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 Jun 2021
S6M-00306 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 22) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/202) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 Jun 2021
S6M-00303 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 23) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/209) Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 09 Jun 2021
S6M-00207 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 18) Amendment Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/168) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 02 Jun 2021
S6M-00209 Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 18) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/166) Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 02 Jun 2021
S6M-00128 Approval of SSI Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 26 May 2021
S5M-24369 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 16 Mar 2021
S5M-24338 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 11 Mar 2021
S5M-24137.3 Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 17 Feb 2021
S5M-23883 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 19 Jan 2021
S5M-23707 Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 17 Dec 2020
S5M-23629.3 Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 09 Dec 2020
S5M-23445.2 Legal Advice Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 25 Nov 2020
S5M-23416 Coronavirus: Scotland’s Strategic Approach
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 19 Nov 2020
S5M-23385.3 Safe Schools Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 18 Nov 2020
S5M-23218.2 Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 04 Nov 2020
S5M-22780.3 Prioritising Education Over Independence Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 23 Sep 2020
S5M-21829 Registration of Independent Schools (Prescribed Person) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2020 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 21 May 2020
S5M-21263 OECD Review of Curriculum for Excellence
1 linked amendment
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 17 Mar 2020
S5M-20415.3 Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 15 Jan 2020
S5M-19717.2 Curriculum for Excellence Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 06 Nov 2019
S5M-17280.2 Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 15 May 2019
S5M-17293 Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 14 May 2019
S5M-17091.4 Subject Choice Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 01 May 2019
S5M-16710.2 Health Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 03 Apr 2019
S5M-16122.2 Early Years Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 06 Mar 2019
S5M-15607.2 Presumption to Mainstream Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 30 Jan 2019
S5M-13945.1 Primary 1 Tests Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 19 Sep 2018
S5M-12358.4 Education: Subject Choices Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 23 May 2018
S5M-11788 National Plan for Gaelic
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 24 Apr 2018
S5M-08558 Presumption of Mainstreaming
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 02 Nov 2017
S5M-06376 Education Governance Next Steps
4 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 28 Jun 2017
S5M-05995 Registration of Independent Schools (Prescribed Person) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 06 Jun 2017
S5M-05733 Safe, Secure and Prosperous: Achieving a Cyber-resilient Scotland
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 24 May 2017
S5M-05595.2 Teacher Training Programme Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 17 May 2017
S5M-04920.1 Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 29 Mar 2017
S5M-04456.2 The Scottish Government and Education, 10 Years of Letting Down Teachers, Parents and Pupils Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 08 Mar 2017
S5M-03461 Children and Social Work Bill - UK Legislation Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 26 Jan 2017
S5M-03181 Higher Education and Research Bill - UK Legislation Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 20 Dec 2016
S5M-02809.3 Education Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 30 Nov 2016
S5M-01327 Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Part 4 and Part 5 Complaints) Revocation Order 2016 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 07 Sep 2016
S5M-00345.1 Education
1 linked amendment
 Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 08 Jun 2016
S4M-15941 Scotland Bill - UK Legislation Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 16 Mar 2016
S4M-15869 Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 10 Mar 2016
S4M-15837 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 08 Mar 2016
S4M-15818 Enterprise Bill - UK Legislation Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 08 Mar 2016
S4M-15816 Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2016 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 03 Mar 2016
S4M-15815 Scottish Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 2016 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 03 Mar 2016
S4M-15735 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016
1 linked amendment
 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Feb 2016
S4M-15693 Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 24 Feb 2016
S4M-15713 Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2016 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 Feb 2016
S4M-15712 Scottish Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 2016 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 Feb 2016
S4M-15711 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 23 Feb 2016
S4M-15694 Land and Buildings Transactions Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 23 Feb 2016
S4M-15563 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 23 Feb 2016
S4M-15497 Scottish Rate Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 11 Feb 2016
S4M-15260 Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 11 Feb 2016
S4M-15577 Enterprise Bill - UK Legislation Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 09 Feb 2016
S4M-15522 Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill
2 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 03 Feb 2016
S4M-14926 Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 28 Jan 2016
S4M-15459 Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Jan 2016
S4M-15433 Budget (Scotland) Act 2015 Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Jan 2016
S4M-15276 Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 21 Jan 2016
S4M-15303 Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 14 Jan 2016
S4M-14626 Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 14 Jan 2016
S4M-15213 Lobbying (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 07 Jan 2016
S4M-15109 Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 16 Dec 2015
S4M-14200 Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 01 Dec 2015
S4M-14966 Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2016 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Nov 2015
S4M-14961 Budget (Scotland) Act 2015 Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Nov 2015
S4M-14805 Community Justice (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 19 Nov 2015
S4M-14800 Budget (Scotland) Act 2015 Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 11 Nov 2015
S4M-12890 Carers (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 05 Nov 2015
S4M-13938 Education (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 29 Oct 2015
S4M-13101 Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 07 Oct 2015
S4M-14252 Scotland’s Future, Democracy and Devolution
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 16 Sep 2015
S4M-14156 Progress in the Scottish Economy
4 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 08 Sep 2015
S4M-13529 Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 18 Jun 2015
S4M-13338 Scotland Can Do, a Framework for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
1 linked amendment
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 02 Jun 2015
S4M-13285 Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 28 May 2015
S4M-13146 Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 28 May 2015
S4M-13127 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare (Specified Children) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 12 May 2015
S4M-12553 Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 12 May 2015
S4M-13108 Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Part 2 Extension) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 11 May 2015
S4M-13052 British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 05 May 2015
S4M-12488 Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 23 Apr 2015
S4M-11827 Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 02 Apr 2015
S4M-12857.2 Scotland's Economy and Finances Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 01 Apr 2015
S4M-12776.4 Supporting Scotland’s Economy Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 25 Mar 2015
S4M-12623 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 12 Mar 2015
S4M-12285 Mental Health (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 12 Mar 2015
S4M-12591.3 Supporting Scotland's Economy Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 11 Mar 2015
S4M-12587 Action Needed to Support the Oil and Gas Sector
4 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 10 Mar 2015
S4M-12552 Budget (Scotland) Act 2014 Amendment Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 05 Mar 2015
S4M-12551 Scottish Landfill Tax (Exemption Certificates) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 05 Mar 2015
S4M-12550 Scottish Landfill Tax (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 05 Mar 2015
S4M-12521 Protecting Public Services and Boosting Scotland’s Economy
3 linked amendments
 Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 05 Mar 2015
S4M-12491.2 Privacy and the State Swinney, John Motion
Amendment
 04 Mar 2015
S4M-12469 Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act (Postponement of Tax Pending a Review or Appeal) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Feb 2015
S4M-12468 Scottish Tax Tribunals (Voting and Offences etc.) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Feb 2015
S4M-12467 Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act (Interest on Unpaid Tax and Interest Rates in General) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Feb 2015
S4M-12466 Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act (Record Keeping) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Feb 2015
S4M-12465 Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act (Reimbursement Arrangements) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Feb 2015
S4M-12464 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Disclosure of Information to and by Lord Advocate and Scottish Ministers) Amendment Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 26 Feb 2015
S4M-12439 Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedules 4 and 5 and Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Feb 2015
S4M-12438 Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Feb 2015
S4M-12437 Scottish Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 2015 Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 25 Feb 2015
S4M-12366 National Health Service Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 19 Feb 2015
S4M-12365 Teachers' Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 19 Feb 2015
S4M-12364 Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 19 Feb 2015
S4M-12363 Firefighters' Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 19 Feb 2015
S4M-12344 Community Charge Debt (Scotland) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 19 Feb 2015
S4M-12347 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Sub-sale Development Relief and Multiple Dwellings Relief) (Scotland) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 18 Feb 2015
S4M-12346 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Tax Rates and Bands) (Scotland) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Standard Motion
 18 Feb 2015
S4M-12242 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2015 [draft] Swinney, John Motion
Motion For Debate
 05 Feb 2015
S4M-12226 Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 04 Feb 2015
S4M-12113 Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution Swinney, John Motion
Bill Motion
 03 Feb 2015
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Motion

Motion of Thanks

S6M-21180 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Swinney, John

Lodged on
23 Mar 2026
Heard / answered on
25 Mar 2026

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That the Parliament expresses its thanks to its Presiding Officer, Alison Johnstone, for her dedicated service to the Parliament; thanks her Deputy Presiding Officers, and pays tribute to all of those Members who are standing down at the end of this session.
Backed by

Supported by 6 additional MSPs

Green 2 Lab 1 Con 1 LD 1 Ind 1
Lodged by Swinney, John (Scottish National Party).
No division on record. Either the chamber agreed this motion without a vote, it was withdrawn before debate, or it predates 2011 — vote-by-vote records only run from then.
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Possible final motion text as originally lodged

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That the Parliament expresses its thanks to its Presiding Officer, Alison Johnstone, for her dedicated service to the Parliament; thanks her Deputy Presiding Officers, and pays tribute to all of those Members who are standing down at the end of this session.
In the Official Report

Debated in chamber — 2 contributions reference this

  • The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing) SNP Chamber · 25 Mar 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 March 2026 [Draft]
    Before we turn to the next item of business, I hope that members do not mind if I say a few words. I would like to say specifically what an honour it has been for me to serve in the Scottish Parliame…
  • The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing) SNP Chamber · 25 Mar 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 25 March 2026 [Draft]
    There is one question to be put as a result of today’s business. The question is, that motion S6M-21180, in the name of John Swinney, on a motion of thanks, be agreed to.Motion agreed to,That the Par…

Amendments and how the chamber decided

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    S6M-21180
    23 Mar 2026 · Motion For Debate · Swinney, John
    That the Parliament expresses its thanks to its Presiding Officer, Alison Johnstone, for her dedicated service to the Parliament; thanks her Deputy Presiding Officers, and pays tribute to all of those Members who are standing down at the end of this session.