As an amendment to motion S4M-06766 in the name of Keith Brown (Transforming Scotland's Railways), leave out from "high levels" to end and insert "; congratulates First ScotRail and other franchise holders on their high levels of passenger satisfaction and improved performance; believes that this demonstrates the benefits of the existing industry structure; supports the collaborative approach by the Scottish Government and industry in achieving value for money but acknowledges the need for greater public understanding of the balance of contribution between the passenger and the taxpayer; recognises action taken by the Scottish Government to improve the fares structure; welcomes the efforts made by Scotland’s rail operators to introduce innovative new services; notes with interest the success of recently opened new stations on the network, but urges the Scottish Government to address public concern over some recent investment decisions, including the reduced scope of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme."
Result 11 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
Scottish Green Party
Submitted by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Nicola Sturgeon
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013
Result 59 for, 49 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Elaine Murray, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Supported by: Richard Baker
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013
Result 38 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Tavish Scott, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013
Result 49 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Supported by: John Finnie, Alison Johnstone, Margo MacDonald, Jean Urquhart
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, May 30, 2013
Result 4 for, 105 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Defeated