As an amendment to motion S6M-02442 in the name of Tom Arthur (Scotland Loves Local), insert at end “; recognises that local businesses will play a key role in Scotland’s wider economic recovery but that, after months of closures and restrictions, many businesses still face an uncertain future; believes that, consequently, further support is needed in order to sustain and boost our town centres, and calls, therefore, on the Scottish Government to extend the 50% rates relief, which is available in England for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, to these businesses in Scotland so they are given equal support on their road to recovery, and to produce a £50 high street voucher to provide a cash stimulus for these businesses and encourage footfall in local communities."
Result 21 for, 93 against, 2 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 6, 2021
Supported by: Kate Forbes, Patrick Harvie, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Result 87 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Result 28 for, 85 against, 2 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Defeated