There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S4M-10712.1, in the name of Patricia Ferguson, which seeks to amend motion S4M-10712, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on Scotland and Malawi, be agreed to.
Amendment agreed to.
The next question is, that amendment S4M-10712.2, in the name of Murdo Fraser, which seeks to amend motion S4M-10712, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on Scotland and Malawi, be agreed to.
Amendment agreed to.
The next question is, that motion S4M-10712, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on Scotland and Malawi, as amended, be agreed to.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament congratulates the people of Malawi on their recent successful democratic elections; recognises that Scotland and Malawi have a special relationship that has endured for over 150 years and was formalised at governmental level in 2005 with the signing of the partnership agreement between the governments of Scotland and Malawi; notes that the basis of this relationship is one of reciprocity and mutual trust between the peoples and governments of both countries; recognises and welcomes the role of individuals and organisations across Scotland in supporting and developing Scotland’s special relationship with Malawi; further recognises that Scotland demonstrates its commitment to international development through the maintenance of the international development funds for Malawi and its other priority countries; notes that the Scottish Government’s engagement with Malawi and its other priority countries draws on Scottish knowledge, skills and expertise, in relation to health and education, as well as in response to new challenges, notably climate change and renewable energy, priorities set by the Malawi Government; welcomes the work carried out in and for Malawi by a wide range of schools, churches, NGOs and community groups around Scotland, and further welcomes the next funding round for Malawi and the Scottish Government’s ambition for Scotland to be a good global leader in the field of international development, championing best practice and innovation in partner countries such as Malawi and complementing the work done by the Department for International Development around the world; further welcomes the contribution of the UK Government in achieving these successful democratic elections; recognises the £90 million that the UK is sending to Malawi in 2014-15, and supports the UK Government’s objectives to address the poverty and inequality facing large parts of the population, support economic growth and wealth creation to turn the economy around and sustainably help people out of poverty and actively promote good governance and an open society in Malawi.