COVID-19 Response and the Role of Local Newspapers
- Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 08 February 2021
- Motion reference: S5M-24084
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Motions as amended
That the Parliament recognises the vital role that local newspapers have played in keeping people informed during the COVID-19 pandemic; believes that a vibrant newspaper sector is essential for democracy, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that its advertising budget spend is invested in a way that supports innovative journalism and regional and local news, and to extend business rates relief to newspapers during 2021-22.
Original motion text
That the Parliament recognises the vital role that local newspapers have played in keeping people informed during the COVID-19 pandemic; believes that a vibrant newspaper sector is essential for democracy, and calls on the Scottish Government to extend business rates relief to newspapers during 2021-22.
Amendments that have not been voted on
COVID-19 Response and the Role of Local Newspapers - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 10, 2021
COVID-19 Response and the Role of Local Newspapers - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 10, 2021