As an amendment to motion S6M-08604 in the name of Neil Gray (Managing Scotland’s Finances and Working with Business to Drive the Wellbeing Economy), leave out from “notes” to end and insert “recognises the tremendous potential that Scotland has to be a world leader in developing an economy that works for everyone; believes that the Scottish Government should be doing more by using the extensive powers available in Scotland to create jobs, deliver environmental sustainability, tackle the cost of living, upskill workers, grow Scottish businesses and channel more investment into high-growth, innovative firms of the future, so that everyone benefits from Scotland’s prosperity; understands that sustainable economic growth will be required to successfully deliver a jobs-first transition to net zero and an economy that works for all; believes that it is vitally important that the Scottish Government enables businesses and households to have confidence in Scotland’s economic prospects, and calls on the Scottish Government to prioritise openness, transparency and competence in the management of Scotland’s finances.”
Result 23 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, April 17, 2023
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin, Shona Robison, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Result 64 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Result 28 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Defeated