Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.
Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.
Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.
Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols
- Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time
- Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published
- A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business
- A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support
- An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.
Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk
New and altered motions and amendments
*S4M-01585 Nicola Sturgeon: Integration of Health and Social Care—That the Parliament recognises the improvements achieved in terms of adult health and social care services since it was established; further recognises, particularly with regard to the needs of Scotland’s older people, that the integration of services needs to be improved to deliver better health and social care services; notes that the cornerstone of reform should be nationally agreed outcomes and that these reforms will be judged by the delivery of specific goals, such as reducing the number of delayed discharges, which directly impact on the health and care experience of older citizens; notes that services should be characterised by strong and committed clinical and care professional leadership; notes that NHS boards and local authorities will work together to produce integrated budgets that will bring to an end the cost-shunting between the NHS and local authorities that currently occurs, and notes that the Scottish Government will continue to work with partners in the NHS, local government, the third and independent sectors and professional bodies to take these reforms forward.
Supported by: Michael Matheson*
*S4M-01584 Alex Neil: Infrastructure and Investment Plan—That the Parliament notes the importance of infrastructure investment to delivering sustainable economic growth, managing the transition to a low-carbon economy, supporting delivery of efficient and high quality public services and supporting employment and opportunity across Scotland; notes the significant investment underway in a wide range of projects to deliver new schools, hospitals, houses, roads, water infrastructure, community facilities and improved availability of high-speed broadband across Scotland; supports the long-term commitment to continue and build on these investments; supports the Scottish Government’s use of a broad range of funding methods for investment to help offset the 32% real-terms cut to Scotland’s capital budget inflicted by the UK Government, and welcomes the publication of the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Investment Plan 2011, setting out the Scottish Government’s intentions through to 2030.
Supported by: Keith Brown*
*S4M-01582 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Student Fees (Specification) (Scotland) Order 2011 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-01581 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Membership—That the Parliament agrees that—
Mark McDonald be appointed to replace Derek Mackay as a member of the Finance Committee; and
Colin Keir be appointed to replace Mark McDonald as a member of the Public Audit Committee.
*S4M-01580 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 29 February 2012.
*S4M-01579 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—
Wednesday 21 December 2011
2.30 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Delivery and Legacy of the Commonwealth Games
followed by Education and Culture Committee Debate: National Gaelic Language Plan
followed by Business Motion
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 22 December 2011
9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Welfare Reform Bill
11.40 am General Question Time
12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time
12.30 pm Members’ Business
2.15 pm Themed Question Time
Rural Affairs and the Environment;
Justice and the Law Officers
2.55 pm Finance Committee Debate: Report on the Scottish Spending Review 2011 and Draft Budget 2012-13
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
Wednesday 11 January 2012
2.30 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motion
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 12 January 2012
9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Business
11.40 am General Question Time
12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time
2.15 pm Themed Question Time
Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy
2.55 pm Scottish Government Business
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
*S4M-01578 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following revision to the programme of business for Wednesday 14 December 2011—
delete
6.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
and insert
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
*S4M-01577 Marco Biagi: Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Pilot—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Crown Office that Edinburgh Sheriff Court will pilot a specialist domestic abuse court; understands that the court will bring together specialist prosecutors, police officers and support agencies to provide better provision for victims; commends the court on its aim to hold trials within eight weeks of first calling compared with the current average of 15 weeks; notes that the first session of the court will be held on 7 Feburary 2012, and considers that the introduction of the court to Edinburgh will make a real, immediate and welcome difference to how cases of domestic abuse are brought to justice in the city.
*S4M-01576 Liam McArthur: Tina Wood Bears Olympic Torch for Orkney—That the Parliament congratulates Tina Wood from Orkney on being named one of the first Olympic torch-bearers ahead of the London 2012 games; considers that her successful nomination reflects the enormous contribution that she makes to community life in Orkney through representing the islands at swimming and her talent as a musician, playing both in the Kirkwall pipe band and her family’s ceilidh band, Kirkjuvagr; notes also what it believes to be her dedicated work in supporting adults with additional support needs; believes that she is an excellent ambassador for Orkney; understands that the islands are proud of the part that they will play in the torch relay in June, and wishes Tina and the other 7,999 torch bearers all the best on what it believes will be a unique and memorable occasion.
*S4M-01575 Alex Salmond: Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister—That the Parliament agrees that Derek Mackay be appointed as a junior Scottish Minister.
Supported by: Nicola Sturgeon*
*S4M-01574 Kevin Stewart: Proposed DVLA Closures—That the Parliament condemns the UK Government’s proposals to close Scotland’s five Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) regional offices; disagrees with the opinion that centralising services in Swansea will mean a quicker turnaround time that will meet customer needs, and calls on the UK Government to retain the offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.
*S4M-01573 Dennis Robertson: Ciara Ennis as Olympic Torch-bearer for North East Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates Ciara Ennis from Huntly on being named among the torch-bearers who will carry the Olympic flame across part of Scotland’s north east on 11-12 June 2012; understands that her nomination is in recognition of the charity work that she has provided to her community, which includes a £1,600 donation for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland and a £1,500 contribution to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital; considers that the north east of Scotland will be honoured to be represented by such a commendable youth in this historic event, and further considers this an opportunity to applaud Ciara on what it considers her impressive personal achievements and service to Aberdeenshire West.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Jamie McGrigor*, Nanette Milne*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Rob Gibson*, Mark McDonald*, Roderick Campbell*, Chic Brodie*
*S4M-01572 Mark McDonald: Keenan Recycling Success at VIBES Awards—That the Parliament congratulates Keenan Recycling on winning the waste and resources prize at the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) awards; understands that Keenan Recycling is one of Scotland’s leading organics recycling specialists and that it transforms food and garden waste to BSE-accredited compost; congratulates the business on what it believes is its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by innovative and environmentally-friendly means, and wishes it all the best in the future in its work to help reduce Scotland’s carbon footprint.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Nanette Milne*, Gil Paterson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Rob Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*, James Dornan*
*S4M-01571 Bruce Crawford: Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that, during Stage 3 of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limit indicated, that time limit being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:
Groups 1 to 3: 40 minutes
Groups 4 to 6: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Supported by: Roseanna Cunningham*
*S4M-01570# Rob Gibson: Remember Cunninghame Graham—That the Parliament congratulates Alan MacGillivray and John C McIntyre on the publication by Kennedy & Boyd, Glasgow of the collected stories and sketches of R B Cunninghame Graham in five volumes of one modern edition; celebrates their four years of work to present the works of what is considered one of Scotland’s finest writers for modern audiences to enjoy and that they may assess his place in Scotland’s national literature; recalls the cross-party support for motion S3M-04228 by Rob Gibson, Remember Cunninghame Graham, "That the Parliament recalls the birth of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham on 24 May 1852; celebrates his adventurous life, which led him to champion the miners, the gauchos, the native Americans, the crofters and many others whom he considered were exploited by the wealthy and privileged; remembers that he took pivotal roles in founding the Scottish Labour Party, with Keir Hardie, in 1888 and the National Party of Scotland in 1928; considers that, after his tenure as an MP from 1886 to 1892, his trenchant and humane writings inspired many others and, in particular, inspired Joseph Conrad to write The Heart of Darkness and Nostromo; commends his writing to all those who value humanity and social justice today, and calls on the Parliament and Scottish Government to prepare appropriate celebrations in 2012 for the 160th anniversary of his birth.", and considers that there is a need for a major celebration of Cunninghame Graham during 2012.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart*, James Dornan*, Hugh Henry*, Kenneth Gibson*, Gil Paterson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret Burgess*, Dennis Robertson*, John Finnie*, Roderick Campbell*
*S4M-01569 Liam McArthur: Outstanding Achievement of Pelamis Pioneer—That the Parliament congratulates Mr Richard Yemm, the chief technical officer of Pelamis Wave Power, on being given an outstanding contribution award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2011; believes that this award recognises rightly the pioneering work that Mr Yemm has carried out in developing the Pelamis Wave Energy Converter, which is the world’s first commercial scale machine for generating electricity to the grid from offshore wave energy; further believes that the award reflects Mr Yemm’s leadership role over many years in articulating what it considers to be the enormous potential of the marine energy sector in Scotland; considers that the evidence of this potential and increasing success is nowhere more apparent than at the Scottish Green Energy Awards; congratulates all of the other award winners and nominees, and looks forward to celebrating further success in the future as Scotland aims to secure a place as a global renewables powerhouse.
*S4M-01524.2 Alison McInnes: Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill—As an amendment to motion S4M-01524 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill), leave out from “agrees” to end and insert “does not agree that the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill be passed because it considers that the Scottish Government has failed to sufficiently make the case for new criminal legislation in this area; believes that other, non-legislative approaches, including educational measures and collaborative working between police, football clubs and football authorities, are more appropriate to address the problem of offensive behaviour in Scottish society, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to work constructively with the Parliament and all interested groups to develop a long-term solution that will eradicate sectarian behaviour in Scotland.”
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-01557 Scotland Shows Resilience in the Storm (lodged on 09 December 2011) Joe FitzPatrick*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Gil Paterson*, John Mason*, Willie Coffey*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Dennis Robertson*, Mark McDonald*
S4M-01556 The Work of Citizens Advice Scotland (lodged on 09 December 2011) Roderick Campbell*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Gil Paterson*, Bob Doris*, John Mason*, Jackie Baillie*, James Dornan*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Sarah Boyack*, Dennis Robertson*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mark McDonald*, Marco Biagi*
S4M-01554 Oil and Gas, Rising Fortunes (lodged on 09 December 2011) Joe FitzPatrick*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Gordon MacDonald*, Gil Paterson*, Adam Ingram*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mark McDonald*
S4M-01553 National Dental Inspection Programme (lodged on 09 December 2011) Roderick Campbell*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Gil Paterson*, John Mason*, James Dornan*, Adam Ingram*, Dennis Robertson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mark McDonald*
S4M-01551 Tackling the Problem of Empty Homes in Scotland (lodged on 08 December 2011) Dennis Robertson*
S4M-01549 Advice in Scotland 2010-11 (lodged on 08 December 2011) Margaret Burgess*
S4M-01547 Scotland Sevens Rugby Champions (lodged on 08 December 2011) Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*
S4M-01544 Letter to Santa Highlights Impact of Domestic Violence on Children (lodged on 08 December 2011) John Mason*, Elaine Murray*, Siobhan McMahon*
S4M-01543 Welfare Reform Bill (lodged on 08 December 2011) Malcolm Chisholm*, Elaine Murray*, Richard Simpson*
S4M-01542 Volunteer Centre East Dunbartonshire (lodged on 08 December 2011) Margaret Burgess*, Nanette Milne*
S4M-01538 Community Award for Paisley on the Web (lodged on 07 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*
S4M-01537 Parent Council Awarded for Outdoor Classroom (lodged on 07 December 2011) Chic Brodie*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Gil Paterson*, Richard Lyle*, Roderick Campbell*, Rob Gibson*
S4M-01535 Women’s Aid Awarded for Art Activities (lodged on 07 December 2011) Rob Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Kidd*, Margaret Burgess*, Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Christina McKelvie*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson*, Richard Lyle*, James Dornan*
S4M-01534 Arctic Convoy Veterans Deserve UK Medals (lodged on 07 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01533 Pittenweem Pharmacy Charity Single (lodged on 07 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*
S4M-01532 Designation of Special Areas of Conservation (lodged on 07 December 2011) Margo MacDonald*
S4M-01530 Grampian Housing Association SMART Financial Inclusion and Early Intervention (lodged on 07 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01529 Fire Brigades Union Equipment from Dundee Arrives in Nablus (lodged on 07 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01528 Motherwell FC Helps to Promote Internet Safety (lodged on 07 December 2011) Siobhan McMahon*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01527 George Osborne’s Attack on Wildlife (lodged on 07 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*
S4M-01521 Renfrewshire Women’s Association, Wear Your White Ribbon (lodged on 06 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01516 Parents ‘n’ Tots Awarded (lodged on 06 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*
S4M-01515 Alny Graham Retiring after 40 Years of Service (lodged on 06 December 2011) Annabelle Ewing*, Dennis Robertson*, Drew Smith*, Margaret Burgess*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Bill Kidd*, Mark McDonald*, James Dornan*
S4M-01514 Mayfield and Easthouse Youth 2000 Project Awarded (lodged on 06 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01513 100 Years of Arbroath’s Edwardian Railway Station (lodged on 07 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*
S4M-01511 Cupar, Best Adopted Station 2011 (lodged on 06 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01509 Supporting Healthy Choices (lodged on 06 December 2011) Siobhan McMahon*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01508 Turner Prize 2011 (lodged on 06 December 2011) John Mason*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01507 No Place for Hate, LGBT Hate Crime in Education (lodged on 06 December 2011) Elaine Murray*, Kevin Stewart*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01506 Selfless Effort Ensuring Scotland Stays Open for Business (lodged on 06 December 2011) Paul Wheelhouse*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01504 Scottish Success at 2011 Turner Prize (lodged on 06 December 2011) Paul Wheelhouse*, Elaine Murray*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01502 Congratulations to Martin Boyce, Winner of the Turner Prize (lodged on 06 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01499 World Pipe Band Championships (lodged on 05 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01497 Restoration of Flights Between Glasgow and Lahore (lodged on 05 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01495 Golden Twits for Orkney Library and Archive (lodged on 05 December 2011) Gil Paterson*
S4M-01491 Congratulations to Mr Ronnie McIntosh (lodged on 05 December 2011) Siobhan McMahon*
S4M-01490 Colin Robertson, Chief Executive of Alexander Dennis Receives Entrepreneur of the Year Award (lodged on 05 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01489 British Sign Language (lodged on 05 December 2011) Malcolm Chisholm*
S4M-01478 Happy 40th Anniversary to NUS Scotland (lodged on 01 December 2011) Elaine Murray*
S4M-01470 ABCUL Scottish Conference, Sharing the Secret (lodged on 01 December 2011) Elaine Murray*
S4M-01467 Gairloch Wins Gaelic Debate (lodged on 01 December 2011) Jamie McGrigor*, Colin Beattie*, Dennis Robertson*, Liz Smith*, John Finnie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*
S4M-01462 North Lanarkshire Muslim Women and Family Alliance (lodged on 01 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01458 Voscars Volunteer of the Year Award (lodged on 01 December 2011) Kevin Stewart*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-01456 Paired Reading Scheme is Project of the Year (lodged on 01 December 2011) Elaine Murray*
S4M-01435.1 Ferries Report (lodged on 07 December 2011) Elaine Murray*
S4M-01435 Ferries Report (lodged on 28 November 2011) Lewis Macdonald*, Siobhan McMahon*
S4M-01430 BSW Investment (lodged on 28 November 2011) Graeme Pearson*