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Reference Item MSP Type Date (desc)
S6M-20484 Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
20 Jan 2026
S6M-19756.2 Scotland's Skills System Macpherson, Ben Motion
Amendment
19 Nov 2025
S6M-19027 Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
25 Sep 2025
S6O-04979 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to tackle youth violence. Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
25 Sep 2025
S6M-18936 SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee Debate: SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review
1 linked amendment
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
18 Sep 2025
S6W-40544 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what actions have been taken to address the recommendations in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Interim Report: The Royal Hospital for Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
17 Sep 2025
S6W-40174 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what consideration it has given to including education in the school curriculum on the risks of methanol poisoning from co Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
11 Sep 2025
S6M-18579 Leith Academy Achieves LGBT Charter Gold Award Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Aug 2025
S6M-18509 Congratulating Caroline Crozier on Winning Youth Worker of the Year Award at the National Youth Work Awards Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
12 Aug 2025
S6M-18497 Award-winning Garden for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
11 Aug 2025
S6M-18065.2 Proscribing of Palestine Action Macpherson, Ben Motion
Amendment
11 Jul 2025
S6M-18162 Tapa wins Readers’ Choice Award at The Scotsman Scran Awards 2025 Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
30 Jun 2025
S6O-04863 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of holiday hub provision for children with disabilities and ASN in the City of Edinburgh and elsewhere in Scotland. Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
26 Jun 2025
S6W-38877 To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its improved methodology for the climate change taxonomy for its Budget 2025-26. Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38855 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out its policy position on coal extraction in Scotland. Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
19 Jun 2025
S6O-04819 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is assessing the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s capacity to provide emergency response cover and ensure community s Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
19 Jun 2025
S6W-38269 To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure the full implementation of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndro Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
17 Jun 2025
S6O-04794 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on planned capital investment in the Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works, including the no regrets funding commitment and what conside Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
12 Jun 2025
S6F-04160 To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is supporting film and TV production in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. Macpherson, Ben Question
First Minister's Question
05 Jun 2025
S6O-04759 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with universities and placement schools to support the mental health and wellbeing of student teachers. Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
04 Jun 2025
S6M-17679 Congratulating Street Soccer Scotland on the Launch of Kitback Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
29 May 2025
S6O-04713 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board, NHS Lothian, the City of Edinburgh Council and any other relevant organisations regarding any imp Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
28 May 2025
S6O-04701 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with partners to support the Port of Leith's contribution to Scotland's net zero ambitions. Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
22 May 2025
S6M-17587 Congratulating Hibernian on SWPL 2025 Title Win Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
21 May 2025
S6M-17589 Congratulating Rohan Seilman of A.R.Ts Afternoon on Scottish Charity Awards Nomination Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
19 May 2025
S6W-37650 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the Festivals Strategic Partnership since it began in August 2024. Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
14 May 2025
S6O-04559 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with partners to tackle gang-related crime. Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
23 Apr 2025
S6O-04383 To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Edinburgh’s economy. Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
05 Mar 2025
S6W-34325 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a statutory duty of care for higher education institutions. Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
27 Feb 2025
S6M-16584 Celebrating the Opening of Spartans Community Foundation's Education and Youth Work Space Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
26 Feb 2025
S6W-34502 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32043 by Jenni Minto on 17 December 2024, whether consideration is being given to creating a clinical and third sector s Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
25 Feb 2025
S6M-16432 Scotland's Seabirds Macpherson, Ben Motion
Members' Business Motion
18 Feb 2025
S6M-16361 Leith Theatre’s Future Secured, Beginning an Exciting New Chapter Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Feb 2025
S6O-04288 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding establishing a standalone postgraduate business school to help create more companies Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
05 Feb 2025
S6O-04274 To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with local authorities to enable supply teachers to work in and across a number of different local authority areas. Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
30 Jan 2025
S6W-33312 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is addressing youth violence, in light of its Youth Violence Summit on 13 January 2025. Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
23 Jan 2025
S6O-04237 To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting and investing in youth work. Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
23 Jan 2025
S6O-04208 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the planned opening of the safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow, whether consideration has been given to opening a similar facility in Edinburgh. Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
16 Jan 2025
S6T-02270 To ask the Scottish Government how it is responding to reported increases in instances of youth crime and antisocial behaviour. Macpherson, Ben Question
Topical Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32043 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the announcement in its draft Budget 2025-26 of an additional £4.5 million to "deliver new specialist support across the country for Long Covid, ME, C Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6M-15823 Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
12 Dec 2024
S6M-15798 Edinburgh Nurse Receives Queen’s Nurse Award Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
10 Dec 2024
S6W-31803 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will review the number of events and meetings that take place after Decision Time in the Scottish Parliament building. Macpherson, Ben Question
SPCB Written Question
03 Dec 2024
S6W-30947 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its planned review of Creative Scotland, and wider funding streams for the arts and culture sector. Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
08 Nov 2024
S6M-15163 Commending #MEAction Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Nov 2024
S6O-03858 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues, City of Edinburgh Council and other relevant stakeholders regarding how its financial pl Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
30 Oct 2024
S6M-14863 George Brown & Sons Engineers 200 Years in Business Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
09 Oct 2024
S6W-30110 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 earlier than April 2025. Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
08 Oct 2024
S6M-14754 Myeloma UK Achieves the Helplines Partnership Quality Accreditation for the 20th Year in a Row Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
02 Oct 2024
S6O-03770 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the implementation of its heat in buildings strategy, what discussions it has had with the UK Government on consumer protection, in light of reported concerns Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
26 Sep 2024
S6M-14629 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Bicentenary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
25 Sep 2024
S6M-14613 Pilton Community Health Project (PCHP) Celebrates its 40th Anniversary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Sep 2024
S6M-14569 AdvoCard's 30th Anniversary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
19 Sep 2024
S6O-03701 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 and Cladding Remediation Programme, including the Scott Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
12 Sep 2024
S6M-14292 Teuchters Landing Wins Best Drinks Offering at Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024 Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
03 Sep 2024
S6W-29240 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its announced review of the Community Right to Buy, what steps it has taken to (a) advertise its review of the community right to buy land and (b) invite evid Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
02 Sep 2024
S6W-28988 To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to ensure that early release prisoners are not at risk of homelessness upon release. Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
28 Aug 2024
S6W-28987 To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for early release prisoners to ensure that they are able to find and maintain stable accommodation upon release. Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
28 Aug 2024
S6W-29249 To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General for Scotland will publish the next results from the 2022 Census. Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
22 Aug 2024
S6W-29135 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
15 Aug 2024
S6M-14078 Edinburgh Remakery Announced as a Finalist at the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
14 Aug 2024
S6W-28371 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
27 Jun 2024
S6M-13567 Congratulating Pilmeny Development Project on its 45th Anniversary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
10 Jun 2024
S6O-03586 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
SPCB Oral Question
06 Jun 2024
S6W-28044 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
05 Jun 2024
S6M-13380 Congratulating Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust on its 30th Anniversary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
30 May 2024
S6W-27213 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
14 May 2024
S6W-26633 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
01 May 2024
S6W-26192 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
15 Apr 2024
S6M-12446 Dreadnought Pub Wins Community Pub Hero Scotland Award at PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
11 Mar 2024
S6O-03178 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
07 Mar 2024
S6O-03130 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
28 Feb 2024
S6M-11073 Enhancing Scottish Football Macpherson, Ben Motion
Members' Business Motion
31 Jan 2024
S6O-02947 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
11 Jan 2024
S6W-24092 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
20 Dec 2023
S6W-23178 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
SPCB Written Question
06 Dec 2023
S6O-02811 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
29 Nov 2023
S6M-11449 Pilot Beer's 10th Anniversary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
28 Nov 2023
S6W-23345 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
28 Nov 2023
S6O-02725 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
15 Nov 2023
S6W-22486 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
27 Oct 2023
S6O-02626 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
25 Oct 2023
S6M-10813 Home-Start Edinburgh Celebrates a Successful First Year Following Merger Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
11 Oct 2023
S6O-02602 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
05 Oct 2023
S6M-10742 Recognising Scottish Children’s Health Week and Awards 2023 Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
04 Oct 2023
S6W-21599 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
21 Sep 2023
S6W-21460 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
18 Sep 2023
S6O-02494 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
13 Sep 2023
S6O-02480 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
07 Sep 2023
S6W-20672 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
06 Sep 2023
S6M-10010 LS Productions Recognised as One of the UK's Fastest Growing Private Companies Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
24 Jul 2023
S6W-20039 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
19 Jul 2023
S6M-09939 Team Scotland Playing in the Sacramento 2023 Homeless World Cup Tournament Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jul 2023
S6M-09850 Community Action Award Won by Fresh Start Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
03 Jul 2023
S6W-19385 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
22 Jun 2023
S6O-02412 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
22 Jun 2023
S6M-09431 25 Years of the SURF Awards, "The Oscars of Regeneration" Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
13 Jun 2023
S6O-02345 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
08 Jun 2023
S6M-09098 Spartans FC Promoted to SPFL Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
06 Jun 2023
S6M-09200 Fresh Start Scotland Shortlisted for Community Action Award Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2023
S6M-09201 Climate Conscious Award Shortlisting for Edinburgh Science Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2023
S6O-02171 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
03 May 2023
S6M-08675 Pulse of the Place Perform at 25th New York City Tartan Day Parade Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
27 Apr 2023
S6O-02137 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
26 Apr 2023
S6M-08608 Scottish Lowland Football League Champions - Spartans FC Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
24 Apr 2023
S6M-08490 Heron Restaurant, Leith, Michelin Star Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Apr 2023
S6M-08218 Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) Bill - UK Legislation Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
16 Mar 2023
S6M-07805 Update on the Social Security Programme Business Case
2 linked amendments
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
07 Feb 2023
S6M-07737 Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
06 Feb 2023
S6M-07738 Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2023 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
06 Feb 2023
S6M-06572 Progress on the Automation and Take-up of Scottish Social Security Benefits
2 linked amendments
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
03 Nov 2022
S6M-05966 Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Sep 2022
S6M-05222 Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill - UK Legislation Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
29 Jun 2022
S6M-05155 Social Security (Additional Payments) Bill - UK Legislation Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
22 Jun 2022
S6M-04621 Update on Delivery of Social Security Benefits
2 linked amendments
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
26 May 2022
S6M-04303 Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Transitional Provisions and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
10 May 2022
S6M-03722 Approval of SSI Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Mar 2022
S6M-03675 Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
21 Mar 2022
S6M-03004 Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Feb 2022
S6M-03002 Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Feb 2022
S6M-02977 Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Scotland) (Coronavirus) Amendment Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
31 Jan 2022
S6M-02603 Social Security Information-sharing (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Dec 2021
S6M-02604 Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Dec 2021
S6M-02177 Best Start Grants and Scottish Child Payment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
17 Nov 2021
S6M-01554 Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
07 Oct 2021
S6M-01318 Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
23 Sep 2021
S6M-01319 Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Sep 2021
S6M-01245 Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Sep 2021
S6M-01228 Representation of the People (Postal Voting for Local Government Elections) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Sep 2021
S6M-01243 Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill - UK Legislation Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Sep 2021
S6M-01183 Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
14 Sep 2021
S6M-01219 Approval of SSI Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
14 Sep 2021
S6M-01124 Code of Conduct for Councillors Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
09 Sep 2021
S6M-00996 Social Security (Advocacy Service Standards) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
02 Sep 2021
S5M-24227 Rural Support (Controls) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/72) Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Feb 2021
S5M-24226 Trade in Animals and Related Products (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Feb 2021
S5M-24228 Sea Fishing (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Feb 2021
S5M-24145 Plant Health (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Feb 2021
S5M-24091 Plant Health (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
08 Feb 2021
S5M-23808 Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
24 Dec 2020
S5M-23118 Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2020 (SSI 2020/327) Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Oct 2020
S5M-23058 Valuation (Postponement of Revaluation) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Order 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Oct 2020
S5M-22290 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Tax Rates and Tax Bands) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) (Coronavirus) Order 2020 (SSI 2020/215) Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
17 Jul 2020
S5M-22114 Local Government Finance (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
23 Jun 2020
S5M-21951 Local Government Finance (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jun 2020
S5M-21585 Approval of SSI Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
28 Apr 2020
S5M-21373 Approval of SSI Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Apr 2020
S5M-21327 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2020 Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
24 Mar 2020
S5M-21240 Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2020 (SSI 2020/65) Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
12 Mar 2020
S5M-21170 Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
10 Mar 2020
S5M-21135 Budget (Scotland) Act 2019 Amendment Regulations 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Mar 2020
S5M-21118 UEFA European Championship (Trading and Advertising) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
04 Mar 2020
S5M-21090 Scottish Rate Resolution Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
04 Mar 2020
S5M-20926 Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Tax Rates and Tax Bands) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 (SSI 2020/24) Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
19 Feb 2020
S5M-20852 Public Services Reform (Registers of Scotland) Order 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
13 Feb 2020
S5M-20744 Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act 2014 Amendment Regulations 2020 [draft] Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Feb 2020
S5M-20221 UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
17 Dec 2019
S5M-19809 Protecting the Rights of EU Citizens in Scotland
3 linked amendments
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
12 Nov 2019
S5M-19701 UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
05 Nov 2019
S5M-15184 Contribution of EU Citizens to Scotland
2 linked amendments
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
19 Dec 2018
S5M-14425 Scottish Government’s Inaugural Contribution to International Development Report
2 linked amendments
Macpherson, Ben Motion
Motion For Debate
25 Oct 2018
S5M-13007 Cyrenians 50th Anniversary Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
27 Jun 2018
S5M-12915 Edinburgh’s Summer Summit Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
21 Jun 2018
S5W-17127 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2018
S5W-17320 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
19 Jun 2018
S5M-12662 Safe Haven Project, Excellence in Children’s Services Award Winner Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jun 2018
S5W-16922 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
06 Jun 2018
S5W-16906 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
06 Jun 2018
S5W-16205 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
10 May 2018
S5O-02028 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
02 May 2018
S5M-11936 Hibs Youth Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
27 Apr 2018
S5F-02247 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
First Minister's Question
19 Apr 2018
S5M-11634 Spartans FC from Edinburgh Wins the Scottish Lowland Football League Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Apr 2018
S5M-11464 Joseph Cox from Leith, Young Citizen Award Winner Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Apr 2018
S5M-11496 Moving Poppy Project Awarded £731,200 by Heritage Lottery Fund Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Apr 2018
S5O-01953 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
28 Mar 2018
S5M-11303 Edinburgh Mela Receives £10,000 from Awards for All Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
27 Mar 2018
S5M-11257 Trinity Academy Senior Girls Hockey Team Wins Two Trophies in Six Days Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Mar 2018
S5M-11173 Edinburgh College Students' Association Named the College Students' Association of the Year Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
21 Mar 2018
S5M-11140 Edinburgh's Trinity Academy Wins Scottish Hockey Aspire Girls Cup Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
20 Mar 2018
S5M-11039 Changeworks Wins VIBES Scottish Environment Business Green Team Award Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
15 Mar 2018
S5W-15036 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2018
S5M-10971 Revamp for the Duncan Place Resource Centre Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
13 Mar 2018
S5M-10834 Leith-based TV Drama, The Shore Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
06 Mar 2018
S5M-10754 Film Industry Attracted to Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Mar 2018
S5M-10670 Awards for All Scotland Funding in Edinburgh Northern and Leith Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
26 Feb 2018
S5M-10611 Protection for Victims of Daesh Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Feb 2018
S5W-14786 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
22 Feb 2018
S5M-10444 Action for Children Receives Young Start Grant Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
13 Feb 2018
S5M-10443 Pilton Youth & Children's Project Receives Young Start Grant Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
13 Feb 2018
S5M-10409 Leith Academy Diversity Day 2018 Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
09 Feb 2018
S5W-14470 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
08 Feb 2018
S5O-01772 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
07 Feb 2018
S5M-10242 Scottish SPCA Benefits from Tesco Bags of Help Scheme Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Feb 2018
S5W-14057 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Inspired Question
24 Jan 2018
S5W-14028 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
23 Jan 2018
S5W-13831 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
22 Jan 2018
S5W-13830 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
22 Jan 2018
S5W-13672 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
22 Jan 2018
S5W-13671 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
22 Jan 2018
S5W-13670 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
22 Jan 2018
S5M-08354 Maintenance of Tenement Communal Property Macpherson, Ben Motion
Members' Business Motion
09 Jan 2018
S5W-13262 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
08 Jan 2018
S5M-09760 Ban the Sale and Use of Shock Collars and other Electronic “Training Aids” that Cause Pain or Distress to Dogs Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Dec 2017
S5O-01604 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
21 Dec 2017
S5O-01563 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
06 Dec 2017
S5M-09335 Holyrood Magazine Named Magazine of the Year Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Dec 2017
S5M-09334 Hibernian Ladies FC Wins Domestic Cup Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
05 Dec 2017
S5W-12947 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
04 Dec 2017
S5O-01514 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
30 Nov 2017
S5M-09244 Scotland Picks Up Two Awards from Rough Guides Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
28 Nov 2017
S5M-09141 Friends of Starbank Park Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Nov 2017
S5O-01489 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
23 Nov 2017
S5M-09071 Christmas at the Botanics Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 Nov 2017
S5M-08936 Granton Community Gardeners Awarded Big Lottery Fund Scotland Grant Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Nov 2017
S5W-12420 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
15 Nov 2017
S5M-08753 Projekt 42 Wins One to Watch Award at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
08 Nov 2017
S5O-01422 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
08 Nov 2017
S5M-08413 Socks for the Street Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
26 Oct 2017
S5O-01352 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
25 Oct 2017
S5W-11620 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
25 Oct 2017
S5M-08246 Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
16 Oct 2017
S5M-08226 Unfair Police Scotland and Fire Service VAT Charges Macpherson, Ben Motion
Members' Business Motion
12 Oct 2017
S5M-08114 Edinburgh Named Top European Culture City Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
04 Oct 2017
S5M-07978 Launch of One Thousand Words Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
28 Sep 2017
S5M-07925 Pilton Central Association Receives Awards for All Grant Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
27 Sep 2017
S5M-07882 Abdullah Razzouk's Syrian Bakery Set to Expand Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
26 Sep 2017
S5O-01280 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
21 Sep 2017
S5W-11265 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
13 Sep 2017
S5M-07392 The Data Lab Launches Edinburgh Tourism Innovation Challenge Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
31 Aug 2017
S5W-10808 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
25 Aug 2017
S5W-10567 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
17 Aug 2017
S5M-06865 Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust Receives Young Start Award Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
26 Jul 2017
S5M-06821 Good Cause Funding Award for Multi-Cultural Family Base Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
21 Jul 2017
S5W-09975 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
13 Jul 2017
S5M-06546 21st Anniversary of Trainspotting as Leith Theatre Fundraiser Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
29 Jun 2017
S5M-06379 Groups in Edinburgh Secure Awards for All Scotland Funding Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
27 Jun 2017
S5M-06334 Award Win for Saheliya Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Jun 2017
S5M-06335 Award Win for Granton Youth Centre Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
23 Jun 2017
S5O-01106 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
14 Jun 2017
S5W-09537 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2017
S5W-09536 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2017
S5M-06034 TRIM and FoWP win Tenants and Residents Organisation of the Year Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
12 Jun 2017
S5M-06036 Leith Festival Gala Day in Leith Links Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
12 Jun 2017
S5O-01086 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
07 Jun 2017
S5T-00583 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Topical Question
06 Jun 2017
S5M-05936 World Multiple Sclerosis Day at Botanic Gardens Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2017
S5M-05947 Lorne Primary School Wins Tesco Bags of Help Competition Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2017
S5M-05927 Free Community Football Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2017
S5M-05913 Inaugural Scottish Street Food Awards Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2017
S5O-01048 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Portfolio Question
31 May 2017
S5M-05886 Registration for Baby Box Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
30 May 2017
S5M-05833 Hidden Door Festival Opens in Leith Theatre Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
25 May 2017
S5M-05821 Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
25 May 2017
S5O-01032 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
General Question
25 May 2017
S5M-05734 Hibernian Ladies Win the SWPL Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 May 2017
S5M-05732 One Year Since Hibernian FC Scottish Cup Victory Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 May 2017
S5M-05728 Spartans FC Wins its First Scottish Lowland League Cup Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
22 May 2017
S5W-09168 No title given Macpherson, Ben Question
Written Question
22 May 2017
S5M-05682 155,000 Increase in Tourist Numbers to Scotland Macpherson, Ben Motion
Standard Motion
18 May 2017
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Motion

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill

S6M-20484 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Macpherson, Ben

Lodged on
19 Jan 2026
Heard / answered on
20 Jan 2026

Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 20 Jan 2026

That the Parliament agrees that the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Backed by

Supported by 2 additional MSPs

SNP 2
Lodged by Macpherson, Ben (Scottish National Party).
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
20 Jan 2026
Carried Show MSPs
For
75
Against
46
Abstain
0
Not voted
8
In the Official Report

Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this

  • The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing) SNP Chamber · 20 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 January 2026
    The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-20484, in the name of Ben Macpherson, on the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill at stage 3. I call the minist…
  • The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone) NPA Chamber · 20 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 January 2026
    There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-20484, in the name of Ben Macpherson, on the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Go…
  • The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber · 20 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 20 January 2026
    The result of the division on motion S6M-20484, in the name of Ben Macpherson, on the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill at stage 3, is: For 75, Against 46, Abst…

Amendments and how the chamber decided

  1. Selected item
    Carried 75/46
    S6M-20484
    19 Jan 2026 · Motion For Debate · Macpherson, Ben
    That the Parliament agrees that the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill be passed.