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 A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.
Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn.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-12372 Derek Mackay: Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2015 [draft]—That the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee recommends that the Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Keith Brown*
*S4M-12371 Rhoda Grant: National Endometriosis Awareness Week—That the Parliament recognises that the week of 3 to 9 March 2015 is National Endometriosis Awareness Week, a week aimed at raising awareness of endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects one in 10 women in the UK alone; understands that this is a largely unrecognised and undiagnosed condition that not only causes severe physical pain during a women’s menstrual cycle, but can also lead to infertility and depression, and acknowledges that Endometriosis Awareness Week encourages women with this condition to seek treatment, information and support.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, Hanzala Malik*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Anne McTaggart*, David Stewart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Elaine Murray*, Nanette Milne*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Christina McKelvie*, John Mason*
*S4M-12370 Rhoda Grant: The Great Daffodil Appeal—That the Parliament recognises that Marie Curie Cancer Care’s largest annual fundraising campaign, the Great Daffodil Appeal, will take place in March 2015; understands that, each year, millions of UK citizens make small donations and wear daffodil pins to support and raise awareness of the foundation; believes that Marie Curie Cancer Care provides care at home or in one of its nine hospices to more than 40,800 people with a terminal illness; commends it on raising over £8.26 million in the 2014 campaign, and encourages as many people as possible to volunteer and support the campaign this year.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, David Stewart*, Patricia Ferguson*, Jamie McGrigor*, Hanzala Malik*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Elaine Murray*, Nanette Milne*, David Torrance*, Michael McMahon*, George Adam*, John Pentland*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, John Mason*, Johann Lamont*, Jayne Baxter*, Liam McArthur*
*S4M-12369 Kenneth Gibson: Say Yes, Madonna—That the Parliament supports the campaign launched by the North Ayrshire-based professional wrestler, Graeme Stevely, AKA Grado, to allow him to continue using his signature entrance theme, Like a Prayer, by Madonna; recognises that the current Pro Wrestling Elite Heavyweight Champion, Grado, is due to compete in the SSE Hydro against the veteran American wrestler, Al Snow, later in 2015; understands that this match was due to be shown live on US television, complete with Grado’s now famous crowd-pleasing entrance, but that shortly before this deal was concluded, the management team for Madonna denied use of the song; understands that the campaign mounted by Grado is gaining momentum and is now top of the trending list on UK Twitter, and considers that, due to the strength of public feeling, Madonna and her management team should indeed say Yes, grant use of the song and let a new US audience witness the celebrated Grado entrance.
Supported by: John Finnie*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Jim Eadie*, Christian Allard*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Chic Brodie*
*S4M-12368 Stewart Stevenson: Congratulations to Macduff Shipyards in Buckie—That the Parliament congratulates Macduff Shipyards in Buckie on being awarded a contract to build a £2.4 million dredger that will be expected to service the harbours at Buckie, Burghead, Hopeman, Findochty, Portknockie and Cullen and also be available for hire; believes that this is the highest profile project to be awarded to the facility since the original Buckie Shipyard entered administration and was taken over by Macduff Shipyards in 2014 and that the business is now thriving; considers that this represents a significant investment in the area that will likely lead to the establishment of new jobs, and wishes everyone at the Macduff Shipyard all the best for the future.
Supported by: Christian Allard*, David Torrance*, Nanette Milne*, Kevin Stewart*, Joan McAlpine*, Alison McInnes*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Kidd*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*
*S4M-12367 Graeme Dey: Sergeant Thomas Podger, 2449 (Carnoustie) Squadron Air Training Corps—That the Parliament congratulates Adult Sergeant Thomas Podger, of the 2449 (Carnoustie) Squadron Air Training Corps, on being named the top student at the Air Training Corps Senior NCO Staff Initial Course; notes that Thomas previously served as a cadet with the 2449 (Carnoustie) squadron; understands that this afforded him a number of opportunities and the chance to develop a range of skills, which have been of benefit to him not just in the cadets, but also in his civilian career; understands that he joined the cadets in 2008 and progressed through the ranks before achieving the most senior position of Cadet Warrant Officer in 2012, and welcomes what it sees as Thomas’s desire to seek to help to develop young people by assisting in the leading of the squadron’s activities.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*, Christian Allard*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*, Chic Brodie*
*S4M-12366 John Swinney: National Health Service Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the National Health Service Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Fergus Ewing*
*S4M-12365 John Swinney: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Fergus Ewing*
*S4M-12364 John Swinney: Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Fergus Ewing*
*S4M-12363 John Swinney: Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Fergus Ewing*
*S4M-12362 Fiona Hyslop: Charity Test (Specified Bodies) and the Protection of Charities Assets (Exemption) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 [draft]—That the Education and Culture Committee recommends that the Charity Test (Specified Bodies) and the Protection of Charities Assets (Exemption) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Humza Yousaf*
*S4M-12361 Paul Wheelhouse: European Protection Order (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft]—That the Justice Committee recommends that the European Protection Order (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Michael Matheson*
*S4M-12360 Bob Doris: Tommy Taylor’s 100th Birthday—That the Parliament congratulates Tommy Taylor from Parkhouse, who will be marking his 100-year milestone on 19 March 2015; acknowledges the contribution that he made to his country during the Second World War; recognises the courage that he showed during the 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk, and by helping two young boys to a refuge for women and children; gives thanks to Link Housing Association for the support that he is receiving, and wishes him and his family all the best for his birthday.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Christian Allard*, Dennis Robertson*, Colin Beattie*, Jayne Baxter*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Gil Paterson*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*, Chic Brodie*
*S4M-12359 Richard Lyle: Quality Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates Quality Scotland, an independent charitable organisation, as it continues to celebrate the importance of business excellence across all sectors of the economy; understands that Quality Scotland helps over 200 business annually and has helped over 5,000 organisations since starting in 1991; commends its ongoing efforts to promote business excellence across Scotland in the private, public and voluntary sectors and enable organisations to benchmark across Europe; notes that Quality Scotland has opened nominations for its annual Scottish Awards for Business Excellence to raise standards and recognise quality and excellence in businesses, and congratulates this year’s nominees, who will receive their awards at a ceremony in Glasgow on 16 June 2015.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Christian Allard*, John Mason*, Colin Beattie*, Jayne Baxter*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*, Paul Martin*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Chic Brodie*
*S4M-12358 Bob Doris: North Glasgow Football Development Group—That the Parliament commends the North Glasgow Football Development Group (NGFDG) on its work with the communities of north Glasgow; notes its research into the links between living in deprived areas and physical and mental health, substance abuse, life expectancy, educational attainment, social inequality and discrimination; understands that the area’s rates of suicide and issuing of prescriptions for medication to treat anxiety or depression are higher than average; praises what it sees as NGFDG’s success in highlighting these deprivation-associated issues and for its suggestions on improving community cohesion, resources, awareness and the need for community-centred delivery models, and thanks everyone involved with it on their efforts to improve living conditions in the city.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*, Christian Allard*, Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*, Liam McArthur*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*
*S4M-12357# Johann Lamont: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, a World-class Facility on the Doorstep—That the Parliament welcomes efforts by Museums Galleries Scotland to raise the profile of the 450 museums and galleries across the country, including the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) in Glasgow Pollok; understands that the GMRC, which is considered to house one of the finest civic collections in Europe, is run by over 130 staff and volunteers to facilitate the operational needs of Glasgow’s world-class suite of museums; considers that the people of Glasgow are fortunate to have this wonderful resource on their doorstep as the centre offers exceptional public access to the vast collection of items in the store through tours, talks, courses, workshops and family visits; celebrates the fact that the GMRC is now one of the most visited stores in Europe; would welcome a replication of this success in museums and galleries throughout Scotland, and notes the view that it is essential to support the country’s museums and galleries to ensure that they can continue to balance custodianship of the collections for future generations with giving citizens access to view, research and enjoy them.
Supported by: Hugh Henry, David Stewart, Graeme Dey, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie, John Mason*, James Kelly*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Jean Urquhart*, Anne McTaggart*, Margaret McCulloch*, Liam McArthur*, Mike MacKenzie*, Cara Hilton*, Kenneth Gibson*, Patricia Ferguson*, Drew Smith*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*
*S4M-12348# Paul Martin: Protecting Rent-tied Pub Tenants in Scotland—That the Parliament notes calls for a statutory code of practice for pub companies to be implemented in Scotland; understands that members of the UK Parliament recently amended the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill to introduce a code of practice designed to govern the relationship between pub companies and their tenants in England and Wales; notes the view that Scotland should have an adjudicator to protect hard-working licensees, including in Glasgow Provan, and that this would allow licensees to offer a wider selection of beers and promote market competition, and recognises that a Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) survey found that 99% of rent-tied pub tenants in Scotland would support such a move.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie*, David Stewart*, Margaret McCulloch*, Jackie Baillie*, John Mason*, Hugh Henry*, Iain Gray*, Patricia Ferguson*, Drew Smith*, Cara Hilton*, Michael McMahon*, Elaine Murray*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-12356 Chinese New Year (lodged on 18 February 2015) John Mason*, Roderick Campbell*, Hanzala Malik*, Jean Urquhart*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Margaret McCulloch*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Kenneth Gibson*, George Adam*, Drew Smith*, Kenny MacAskill*, John Finnie*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Joan McAlpine*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*
S4M-12355 Green Investment Bank Invests in Scottish Hydropower (lodged on 18 February 2015) Jackson Carlaw*, Kevin Stewart*, John Lamont*, Mary Scanlon*, John Finnie*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*
S4M-12354 Promoting Marine Tourism in Scotland (lodged on 18 February 2015) Roderick Campbell*, Nigel Don*, Kevin Stewart*, Kenny MacAskill*, Colin Beattie*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*, Claudia Beamish*
S4M-12353 Tyne Bradley (lodged on 18 February 2015) Malcolm Chisholm*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Christina McKelvie*, Jayne Baxter*, Colin Beattie*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*, Claudia Beamish*
S4M-12352 Shetland Will Hold Unique Quay (lodged on 18 February 2015) Nigel Don*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, John Finnie*, David Torrance*
S4M-12351 Brora to Bring in Gordonbush Cash Boost (lodged on 18 February 2015) Anne McTaggart*, John Finnie*
S4M-12350 Energy App Helps Residents Cut Bills in Glasgow (lodged on 18 February 2015) Kevin Stewart*
S4M-12349 The First Annual Children’s Mental Health Week (lodged on 18 February 2015) Nigel Don*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Kevin Stewart*, Kenny MacAskill*, John Finnie*
S4M-12345 Forfar Young Curlers (lodged on 18 February 2015) Rhoda Grant*, Kevin Stewart*
S4M-12343.2 National Marine Plan (lodged on 18 February 2015) Sarah Boyack*
S4M-12342 Capability Scotland (lodged on 17 February 2015) David Torrance*
S4M-12341 CHAS Stirling Celebrates First Anniversary (lodged on 17 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12340 Karibu Scotland (lodged on 17 February 2015) David Torrance*
S4M-12339 Thirty Years of North United Communities (lodged on 17 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12338 Argyll and Bute Carers Earning Less than the Minimum Wage (lodged on 17 February 2015) Drew Smith*
S4M-12333 First Anniversary of the Improving Cancer Journey Service in Glasgow (lodged on 17 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12329 Former SNP Stalwart, Gordon Murray (lodged on 17 February 2015) Kenny MacAskill*, Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12328 Scottish War Blinded’s Linburn Centre (lodged on 17 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12327 West Lothian Courier £10,000 Wish Community Cash Giveaway (lodged on 17 February 2015) David Torrance*
S4M-12326 Gordon Murray (lodged on 17 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12323 First Church Same-sex Marriage (lodged on 16 February 2015) Jean Urquhart*, John Finnie*, Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12322 Training of Firefighting Personnel (lodged on 16 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12321 Anti-Semitism in Europe (lodged on 16 February 2015) Anne McTaggart*, John Finnie*, Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12317 Peat Extraction for Horticulture (lodged on 16 February 2015) John Finnie*, Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12312 Welcoming Agrico UK as an Investor in Young People (lodged on 13 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12309 Family Fun Day Success (lodged on 13 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*
S4M-12307 Type Onesie Day (lodged on 13 February 2015) Rhoda Grant*
S4M-12305 Congratulations to Cara Henderson, Scotswoman of the Year (lodged on 13 February 2015) Hugh Henry*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*
S4M-12304 Snowdrops by Starlight (lodged on 13 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, Rhoda Grant*, David Torrance*
S4M-12303 Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre Funding Success (lodged on 12 February 2015) Gil Paterson*, David Torrance*
S4M-12302 World Whisky Day 2015 (lodged on 12 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12301 Women, Further Devolution and Social Security (lodged on 12 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12298 Pilot on Reintroducing Alcohol at Football Stadia (lodged on 12 February 2015) Ruth Davidson*, Kenny MacAskill*, Rhoda Grant*
S4M-12297 Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 (lodged on 11 February 2015) Kenny MacAskill*, Gil Paterson*
S4M-12296 Congratulations to Banchory Woodend Barn (lodged on 11 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12295 7 Days, 7 Ways Programme (lodged on 11 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12293 Forth Valley College Presented with Beacon Award (lodged on 11 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12292 The Scottish Bridal Studio (lodged on 11 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12291 Offshore Industry Crisis (lodged on 11 February 2015) James Kelly*
S4M-12289 Arbroath and District Bowling Club (lodged on 10 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12288 Scottish Independent Retail Awards (lodged on 10 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12280 The Scottish Wholesale Industry (lodged on 09 February 2015) Gil Paterson*
S4M-12246 UK Government Carbon Price Support Exemption for Opencast Coal Sites (lodged on 04 February 2015) Adam Ingram*
S4M-12228 Crowdfund Aims to Transform Lansdowne Church into Websters Theatre (lodged on 02 February 2015) Ruth Davidson*
S4M-12223 British Nuclear Test Veterans (lodged on 06 February 2015) Michael Russell*
S4M-12192 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015 (lodged on 28 January 2015) Rhoda Grant*
S4M-12148 Crackdown against Creationism (lodged on 23 January 2015) John Wilson*
S4M-12139 Penrose Inquiry Final Report (lodged on 22 January 2015) Ruth Davidson*, Paul Martin*
S4M-12040 Awareness of Group B Streptococcus (lodged on 12 January 2015) Mary Scanlon*
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