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Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland - Amendment 1

  • Submitted by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
  • Motion type: Amendment
  • Motion reference: S6M-20056.1
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 10 December 2025

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.”


Related motion

Motion ref. S6M-20056

Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland

Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025

Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025


Amendments that have not been voted on

Motion ref. S6M-20056.2

Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland - Amendment 2 - Amendment

Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025


Motion ref. S6M-20056.3

Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland - Amendment 3 - Amendment

Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025