As an amendment to motion S6M-17598 in the name of Mairi Gougeon (Empowering Scotland’s Island Communities), leave out from first "welcomes" to end and insert "raises significant concerns about the lack of reliable ferry services for many island communities and the challenges that this creates for islanders and businesses, as well as the absence of a long-term plan to provide solutions and funding for a much-improved ferry network; draws attention to the Scottish Human Rights Commission, which found that Scotland’s islanders face a number of human rights challenges; emphasises the acute difficulties that islanders face, including in relation to the increased cost of living for households and businesses, access to health and social care, housing, fisheries, farming and island education; notes the widespread concern about depopulation and considers that not enough has been done to tackle it; highlights criticism raised about the national islands plan in terms of a lack of benefits and progress; appreciates the valuable role that the islands play in Scotland’s tourist industry; raises concern about the potential impact of the Scottish Government’s visitor levy on tourism; recognises the benefits brought by the energy sector on Scotland’s islands, but notes that this sometimes comes into conflict with communities, and urges the Scottish Government to take clear action to tackle all challenges."
Result 31 for, 78 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Independent
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, May 19, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 63 for, 40 against, 7 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 46 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Defeated