Chamber and committees

Transforming Scotland's Railways

Submitted by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Motion type: Motion For Debate
Motion reference: S4M-06766
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 30 May 2013

Motions as amended

S4M-06766 Keith Brown: Transforming Scotland’s Railways—That the Parliament notes record passenger numbers of 83.3 million on Scotland’s railways, high levels of passenger satisfaction and improved performance; recognises the benefits of a collaborative approach by the Scottish Government and industry in achieving value for money for passengers and the taxpayer; commends the Scottish Government’s action to make fares fairer by reducing anomalies; welcomes the measures to reduce pressures on hard-pressed household budgets while still investing to enhance services, improve stations and build new stations; acknowledges the measured approach taken by the Scottish Government to refranchising and welcomes franchise specifications that will better meet the needs of the people of Scotland, and acknowledges that, although further improvements will always be necessary, significant investment has been made by the Scottish Government in rail to support communities, improve connectivity, reduce car use and encourage sustainable economic growth.

Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Nicola Sturgeon

Vote

Result 59 for, 49 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote Agreed

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Scottish Labour

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Original motion text

That the Parliament notes record passenger numbers of 83.3 million on Scotland’s railways, high levels of passenger satisfaction and improved performance; recognises the benefits of a collaborative approach by the Scottish Government and industry in achieving value for money for passengers and the taxpayer; commends the Scottish Government's action to make fares fairer by reducing anomalies; welcomes the measures to reduce pressures on hard-pressed household budgets while still investing to enhance services, improve stations and build new stations; acknowledges the measured approach taken by the Scottish Government to refranchising and welcomes franchise specifications that will better meet the needs of the people of Scotland, and acknowledges that, although further improvements will always be necessary, significant investment has been made by the Scottish Government in rail to support communities, improve connectivity, reduce car use and encourage sustainable economic growth.

Amendments

Transforming Scotland's Railways: Amendment 1

Submitted by: Alex Johnstone, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Motion reference: S4M-06766.1

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Result 11 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Disagreed

Transforming Scotland's Railways: Amendment 2

Submitted by: Elaine Murray, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Motion reference: S4M-06766.2

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Supported by: Richard Baker

Result 38 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 19 did not vote Disagreed

Transforming Scotland's Railways: Amendment 3

Submitted by: Tavish Scott, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Motion reference: S4M-06766.3

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Result 49 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Disagreed

Transforming Scotland's Railways: Amendment 4

Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Motion reference: S4M-06766.4

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Supported by: John Finnie, Alison Johnstone, Margo MacDonald, Jean Urquhart

Result 4 for, 105 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Disagreed