As an amendment to S7M-00294 in the name of Anas Sarwar (Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics), insert at end "; believes that public trust is undermined when legitimate questions go unanswered; notes the conviction of Peter Murrell following Operation Branchform; believes that scrutiny is essential to democratic accountability, and calls for any independent inquiry to establish what lessons must be learned from this scandal and what reforms are required to restore public confidence in Scottish politics."
Result 53 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-00294
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Supported by: Jackie Baillie
Result 71 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-00294.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-00294.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie