That the Parliament recognises the need to create a wellbeing economy that is democratic, works for people and planet, and supports communities to fulfil their potential; believes that such an economy must be equitable, sustainable and dynamic in order to address the climate crises, the current financial and economic challenges, and to deliver a just transition to net zero, reduce child poverty and enhance public services; notes that plans to expand childcare support and implement the National Strategy for Economic Transformation and the Just Transition Plans will deliver new opportunities for communities, businesses and individuals across Scotland; considers that the development of community wealth building legislation will be a key component of the approach to local and regional economic development and empowerment, will promote and sustain fair work, create and retain more wealth within communities, build Scotland’s tax base, strengthen its economic resilience, increase wellbeing for current and future generations and support the delivery of high-quality public services, and recognises that independence would allow Scotland to make greater progress, but, until then, calls for the devolution of additional powers, in relation to energy, the economy and employment law, to the Scottish Parliament to support Scotland's transition to a wellbeing economy.
Supported by:
Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin, Shona Robison, Lorna Slater
Result 64 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Result 28 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Result 23 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Defeated