As an amendment to motion S6M-07558 in the name of Mairi Gougeon (Carbon Neutral Islands Project – First Steps Towards Decarbonisation), insert at end “; welcomes UK Government investment in carbon-reducing initiatives on Scotland’s islands, such as the work of Reflex Orkney; notes the good work currently underway at a local level in many island communities; believes that Carbon Neutral Islands can only be achieved through a co-ordinated cross-government approach; emphasises that the desired outcome will require adequate, timely and demonstrably beneficial, targeted investment and resource in transport to and within the islands; recognises the need for a fit-for-purpose ferry fleet that achieves equally carbon-neutral objectives, adequate EV charging or hydrogen alternatives and opportunities to enable islanders, businesses and public transport to move to non-carbon or electric vehicles; advocates for a holistic approach to housing stock and insulation, transport, localised energy provision and storage and support for small businesses working towards net-zero operability, and believes that full decarbonisation of these islands will only be successful if all cogs of the governmental wheel back up that ambition with suitable investment.”
Result 48 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 21 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: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 19, 2023
Result 48 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 19, 2023
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Supported by: Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 19, 2023