As an amendment to motion S6M-20056 in the name of Alexander Stewart (Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland), leave out from “unsustainable” to end and insert “challenging, and further believes that, while recognising that social security must continue to protect the most vulnerable in society, including disabled people, carers and low-income families, reforms should focus on ensuring that support is targeted effectively, delivered transparently and encourages pathways into work and independence wherever possible.”
Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-20056
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 72 for, 29 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-20056.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-20056.3
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Result 68 for, 49 against, 5 abstained, 7 did not vote Agreed