As an amendment to motion S6M-03712 in the name of Graham Simpson (Scotland’s Ferries), insert at end “; considers that a Scottish Government apology should be issued to island communities and the Ferguson Marine workforce, who have been affected by failures in the procurement and delivery of vessels 801 and 802; calls on the First Minister to lead government efforts to secure the completion of vessels 801 and 802 by taking ministerial responsibility for government investments in Ferguson Marine; believes that a national ferry building and procurement programme, developed in consultation with trade unions, should create new opportunities for Ferguson Marine to secure ferry contracts, and calls on the Scottish Government to protect jobs and promote sustainable growth and fair work in Scotland’s marine economy.”
Result 50 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Disagreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 21, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Result 79 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Supported by: Kate Forbes, Richard Lochhead, Michael Matheson, Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Result 62 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Agreed