Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament
- Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 January 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-11896
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 18 January 2024
Motions as amended
That the Parliament acknowledges the important contribution that the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament (SRIP), including the Rural and Islands Youth Parliament, makes, particularly in influencing future policy development; notes that the SRIP, which held its fifth gathering in November 2023, is unique in the UK; welcomes the opportunity that young people from rural Scotland now have to engage with the Scottish Ministers; recognises the value and importance of hearing the experience and ideas of young people who live and work in Scotland’s rural and island communities to inform Scottish Government policy priorities and of ensuring that their voice is heard; welcomes the involvement and commitment of youth and adult volunteer delegates who made both parliaments a success; considers that access to health services, homes and opportunities are essential to young people in rural and island areas; believes that young people who live in these areas are best placed to advise on what is needed, and urges the Scottish Government to address the issues highlighted and put in place a strategy and timeline to address them, as it is vital to halt depopulation and retain young people in rural areas.
Supported by:
Gillian Martin, Shona Robison
Original motion text
That the Parliament acknowledges the important contribution that the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament (SRIP), including the Rural and Islands Youth Parliament, makes, particularly in influencing future policy development; notes that the SRIP, which held its fifth gathering in November 2023, is unique in the UK; welcomes the opportunity that young people from rural Scotland now have to engage with the Scottish Ministers; recognises the value and importance of hearing the experience and ideas of young people who live and work in Scotland’s rural and island communities to inform Scottish Government policy priorities and of ensuring that their voice is heard, and welcomes the involvement and commitment of youth and adult volunteer delegates who made both parliaments a success.
Defeated amendments
Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Supported by: Douglas Lumsden, Tess White
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, January 18, 2024
Result 52 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Defeated
Amendments that have not been voted on
Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, January 18, 2024