As an amendment to motion S5M-19939 in the name of Richard Leonard (Universal Credit), insert at end ", alongside the abhorrent ‘rape clause’, the benefit sanctions regime and the ‘bedroom tax’; notes estimates that UK Government social security spending will reduce by £3.7 billion by next year, and believes that an independent Scotland with full powers over social security can ensure that Scotland has a social security system that is built with the people of Scotland to meet their needs."
Result 65 for, 46 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2019
Supported by: Mark Griffin
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Result 65 for, 46 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Michelle Ballantyne, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Result 24 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2019