Meeting of the Parliament

Meeting date: Thursday, February 9, 2023

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Decision Time

There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business.

The first question is, that amendment S6M-07852.2, in the name of Pam Gosal, which seeks to amend motion S6M-07852, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on international day of women and girls in science, be agreed to.

Amendment agreed to.

The next question is, that amendment S6M-07852.1, in the name of Michael Marra, which seeks to amend motion S6M-07852, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on international day of women and girls in science, be agreed to.

Amendment agreed to.

The next question is, that motion S6M-07852, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on international day of women and girls in science, as amended, be agreed to.

Motion, as amended, agreed to,

That the Parliament commends the International Day of Women and Girls in Science as a celebration of the achievements of generations of female scientists; recognises that female scientists and innovators are integral to Scotland’s world-leading science and research excellence, and addressing the global challenges faced; affirms its commitment to tackle gender inequality across different areas of the education and learning landscape; commends the support given by a range of organisations in helping to drive forward the Scottish Government’s commitment to gender equality in science; notes that the Parliament must build on the work being done by a range of organisations to inspire young women and girls to engage in science and STEM subjects from early years education and throughout their education journey; recognises the need to improve diversity and inclusion for women; commits to exploring further pathways to ensure that no woman is denied the ability to enter the science and STEM sector as a result of their gender, ethnicity or disability; further commits to removing the barriers that are hindering diversity and inclusion in science; recognises that gender inequality in participation in science and other STEM subjects starts at a young age, and considers that Scotland’s schools have a vital role to play in ensuring that STEM subjects are available to young women and encouraging young women to consider careers in science.

That concludes decision time.