As an amendment to motion S6M-15048 in the name of Shona Robison (Fiscal Sustainability), leave out from "recognises" to end and insert "realises that a significant change of approach is needed to deliver sustainability in Scotland’s public finances; recognises that sustained strong economic growth is essential to this; is deeply concerned that the Scottish National Party administration has failed to deliver the growth- and business-friendly policies needed to realise sustained economic growth; notes with alarm the absence of reform and the growing inefficiency of government and its agencies, and the impact that this has on fiscal sustainability; reiterates the need to prioritise productivity and government efficiency, and to keep social security costs and public sector pay under close review; stresses the importance of proper investment and infrastructure development, and calls on the Scottish Government to use its fiscal discretion to ensure that this investment is not jeopardised for any reason."
Result 29 for, 83 against, 4 abstained, 13 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, October 28, 2024
Motion reference: S6M-15048
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Result 66 for, 45 against, 4 abstained, 14 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, October 28, 2024
Motion reference: S6M-15048.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Result 21 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Disagreed