That the Parliament agrees that mobile phones should be banned for learners in school classrooms, and acknowledges that the Scottish Government's Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools makes clear that headteachers are empowered to implement full bans, should their professional judgment see fit to do so.
Result 85 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Agreed
That the Parliament agrees that mobile phones should be banned for learners in school classrooms.
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-19123.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Supported by: Foysol Choudhury
Result 49 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-19123.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Ben Macpherson
Result 85 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Agreed