As an amendment to motion S6M-16839 in the name of Mairi Gougeon (Protecting and Growing Scotland’s Iconic Food and Drink Sector), insert at end "; notes the further risk to Scotland’s food and drink industry posed by rural depopulation, caused by a lack of housing supply and weakened transport links; acknowledges that the Food and Drink Federation estimates that the sector needs nearly 35,000 new recruits by 2031 to fill skills gaps; welcomes the commitment by the UK Labour administration to not water down the legal definition of single malt whisky; believes that the Scottish Government can do more to promote the unique nature of Scotch whisky and other Scottish food and drink exports to maximise the reach of Brand Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to work across every department to drive a coherent strategy on food and drink as part of a wider industrial strategy, and further calls for clear career pathways in these industries to address skills gaps and drive excellence in the world-famous sector."
Result 24 for, 85 against, 6 abstained, 14 did not vote Disagreed
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Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Result 24 for, 85 against, 6 abstained, 14 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Result 46 for, 64 against, 3 abstained, 16 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 18, 2025