As an amendment to motion S5M-14638 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Safeguarding Scotland’s International Research Collaborations and Reputation for Scientific Excellence from the Threat of Brexit), leave out from "notes with concern" to "European research programmes" and insert “recognises the very significant economic, social and cultural value of research co-operation across the UK and with the international community, and the benefits of knowledge exchange; welcomes the assurance of UK Government research funding up to 2020; supports the UK Government’s plans to include science and innovation among future co-operative accords with the EU; urges the UK Government to ensure that the visa system is structured to attract students and staff of the highest calibre to work in UK universities and research centres".
Result 28 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, November 5, 2018
Motion reference: S5M-14638
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Supported by: John Swinney, Maree Todd
Result 66 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 14 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Tavish Scott, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Motion reference: S5M-14638.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Result 65 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 14 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Iain Gray, East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Motion reference: S5M-14638.3
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 7, 2018