That the Parliament commends the extraordinary effort of vaccination teams throughout Scotland, which means that, as of 6 September 2021, 84% of eligible over 18-year-olds were double-vaccinated against COVID-19; recognises that case numbers remain stubbornly high and that action is needed from all sectors to ensure that baseline COVID measures are rigorously implemented; acknowledges that a number of other countries have introduced COVID certification schemes and that the UK Government has plans to introduce a vaccine certification scheme in England; believes that, in line with the Scottish Government’s strategic intent, a COVID Vaccine Certification scheme can provide a targeted means to maximise Scotland's ability to keep certain higher risk settings open, while reducing the impact of transmission and encouraging the remaining sections of the population to get vaccinated; supports the implementation of a COVID Vaccine Certification scheme; agrees that the scheme will apply to nightclubs, sexual entertainment venues, indoor unseated live events with 500 or more attendees, outdoor unseated live events with 4,000 or more attendees and all events with 10,000 or more attendees; notes that measures are being taken to ensure digital inclusivity and to ensure that disabled people are not disproportionately impacted, and agrees that this scheme will be kept under regular review.
Supported by:
George Adam, Kevin Stewart, Maree Todd, Humza Yousaf
Result 68 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote Agreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, September 9, 2021
Result 33 for, 68 against, 22 abstained, 6 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, September 9, 2021
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, September 9, 2021
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote Disagreed