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Scotland’s Place in the World

  • Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 04 March 2024
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-12372
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 05 March 2024

That the Parliament believes that Scotland should be able to take its place in the world as a sovereign nation that acts based on its values and principles, working towards peace, sustainability and security as a good global citizen, and in the interests of its people.


Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Kaukab Stewart


Vote

Result 67 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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0
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0

Alba Party

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0
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0
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No Party Affiliation

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Amendments

Motion ref. S6M-12372.1

Scotland’s Place in the World - Amendment 1: Amendment

Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 4, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Result 32 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Disagreed


Motion ref. S6M-12372.2

Scotland’s Place in the World - Amendment 2: Amendment

Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, March 4, 2024

Supported by: Foysol Choudhury
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Result 52 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Disagreed