As an amendment to motion S5M-24396 in the name of Angela Constance (National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and Harms), insert at end "; acknowledges that additional resources are necessary after years of funding cuts to services; supports the use of public health interventions such as safe consumption facilities to prevent overdoses and save lives; considers that the resources of the police and criminal justice system should be focused on preventing supply of harmful drugs in Scotland’s communities and ensuring that vulnerable drug users are not exposed to unnecessary court action; notes that the scale of drugs deaths in Scotland is the highest in the UK, and believes that, as well as preventing deaths, there is a need to deliver improvements in treatment options and the availability of same-day treatment for those who seek help with substance misuse."
Result 113 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Motion reference: S5M-24396
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 18, 2021
Result 113 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Motion reference: S5M-24396.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 18, 2021
Supported by: Donald Cameron
Result 43 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 16 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Motion reference: S5M-24396.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 18, 2021