The Situation in the Middle East - Amendment
- Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
- Date lodged: Monday, 20 November 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-11342.3
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 21 November 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-11342 in the name of Humza Yousaf (The Situation in the Middle East), insert at end “; believes that Hamas cannot be allowed to continue in charge of Gaza; further believes that it is increasingly clear that there will be no military solution that eliminates Hamas and that movement towards a political solution is needed, and urges the UK Government to lead calls for an immediate bilateral ceasefire to provide space to facilitate the delivery of aid, facilitate the release of hostages and commence intensive diplomacy in pursuit of a political solution, with Hamas removed from Gaza, two states and lasting peace.”
Related motion
The Situation in the Middle East
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, November 20, 2023
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Christina McKelvie, Angus Robertson, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Result 90 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Passed
Accepted related amendments
The Situation in the Middle East - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, November 20, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Result 91 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Passed
Defeated related amendments
The Situation in the Middle East - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, November 20, 2023
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Result 28 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote Vote Defeated