Annabelle Ewing
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“Before we turn to the next item of business, I hope that members do not mind if I say a few words. I would like to say specifically what an honour it has been for me to serve in the Scottish Parliament, which, of course, was reconvened by my late mother, Winnie Ewing, in 1999.”
“There is one question to be put as a result of today’s business. The question is, that motion S6M-21180, in the name of John Swinney, on a motion of thanks, be agreed to.”
“I hope that members feel that I have discharged my duty. I thank you for having given me the opportunity to be your Deputy Presiding Officer, along with Mr McArthur, and I wish each of you all the very best.”
“Members! Màiri McAllan: Equally, the prospect of scrapping the land and buildings transaction tax or stamp duty land tax is for the birds, and I am afraid that it demonstrates that the Conservatives realise that their chances of implementing any such policies are, to put it politely, very slim.”
“Motion debated, That the Parliament recognises the importance of sport and activity as a force for good that goes beyond just physical health; considers that they have a significant impact on mental health, as well as contributing to community and national cohesion and wellbeing; believes that sport breaks down barriers of colour, race, r…”
“Motion debated, That the Parliament notes with concern the reported decision by the Lloyds Banking Group to close 11 Bank of Scotland branches between June and July 2026, including the Rutherglen branch; understands that this is the latest in a series of bank closures across the UK; believes that these closures will have a significant imp…”
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“That brings me to my first question, which is about the excellent stated purpose of the bill, which is to “reduce economic and wealth inequality between individuals and communities in and across Scotland”. The stated purpose closes by saying that that is to be done, “by facilitating and supporting the generation, circulation and retention of wealth in local and regional economies.” However, in the middle, there is a phrase about supporting “economic growth in and across Scotland”. The usual measure of economic growth is gross domestic product, and every single witness at the EFW Committee said that GDP was not a good way to measure success in community wealth building.”
“We now move to closing speeches. I call Lorna Slater to close on behalf of the Scottish Greens. 16:01 Lorna Slater: The bill needs to ensure that the people of Scotland have a genuine say in how their communities develop and how they face the future. What kind of town do they want to live in? What kind of spaces would they like to meet their neighbours in? What kind of, and how much, renewable energy infrastructure are they willing to host? I am likely to lodge a number of amendments to the bill in the interest of trying to get it to take us further down the road towards genuine wealth building across Scotland, to ensure that more people have a share in Scotland’s economic success. It must be about more than good intentions; it needs to have measurable outcomes.”
“The next item of business is a statement by Gillian Martin on offshore wind. The cabinet secretary will take questions at the end of her statement, so there should be no interventions or interruptions. 14:23”
“Good afternoon. The next item of business is portfolio question time, and the portfolio is climate action and energy, and transport. 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties 1.”
“The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-19754, in the name of Pam Duncan- Glancy, on education. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to- speak buttons. 16:10”
“I advise members that there is quite a bit of interest in asking questions. I have allowed a bit of latitude, because I am sure that everybody wishes to relive the match in all its splendour. I will seek to take questions from as many individual back-bench members as I can, but they will need to be brief, and the cabinet secretary will need to be brief in replying.”
“Good afternoon. The first item of business is portfolio questions. The first portfolio is Deputy First Minister responsibilities, economy and Gaelic. I remind members that questions 5 and 7 are grouped together, so I will take any supplementaries on those questions after both have been answered. Real Living Wage 1.”
“Motion debated, That the Parliament congratulates the Ayrshire-based charity, Community Housing Advocacy Project (CHAP) on marking 25 years of service; recognises that the organisation began with volunteers offering free housing advocacy and, since becoming a registered charity in 2000, has expanded to provide professional advice and support in welfare rights, debt management and the delivery of educational sessions on homelessness awareness and financial literacy in secondary schools and colleges, alongside outreach services across Ayrshire; notes that CHAP has retained Type III accreditation under the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers since 2009, reflecting, it believes, its commitment to quality and consistency; acknowledges that the charity achieved a total of £10.4 million in financial gains for its clients between August 2021 and July 2025, helping to alleviate poverty for 1,230 individuals; commends the organisation for its independence and its commitment to offering all services free of charge, despite the ongoing challenges of sustaining operations in an environment marked by reliance on short-term, non-recurring external funding; understands with concern that few charities achieve such longevity without the security of long-term core funding; believes that advice and advocacy services, such as CHAP, save public funds while building resilience and stability in communities, contributing to both national and local strategies, and welcomes greater priority being given to safeguarding and financially supporting CHAP and similar organisations, so that they can continue to thrive and deliver value for money in Cunninghame North and across Scotland.”
“The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-19003, in the name of Kenneth Gibson, on giving congratulations to the Community Housing Advocacy Project on 25 years of serving the community. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.”
“On the last part of Annabelle Ewing’s question, the business has cited four reasons that have driven it to the decision—those are set out in black and white. It talks about the challenging market, the age of the asset, the supply of ethane and UK Government policies—the economic and fiscal policies that Annabelle Ewing references. It is absolutely clear that the lack of attention being paid to Scotland’s industrial base and the lack of any subsequent action in response to the challenges, which have been raised with the UK Government, are a neglect of Scotland’s workforce.”
“That is the UK Labour Government that has been prepared to actively intervene for jobs in England but steps aside here and refuses to change course, as if Scotland simply does not matter. Kate Forbes: I share Annabelle Ewing’s concern about how the news ended up in the press. It is vitally important that due process is gone through when informing workers about the future of their jobs and that those conversations are confidential. I reassure Annabelle Ewing, who has been a long-standing and excellent representative of the community that will be most affected, that we will do all that we can to support those who are losing their jobs. I am clear that the highly skilled workforce at Mossmorran plays a vital role in our economy, and I will do all that I can to ensure that that continues.”
“This sad news is a body blow to the hundreds of highly skilled workers and contractors who are employed at the site and in the supply chain, as well as to the wider economy across Fife and Scotland. It is a great pity—and, I think, very shoddy indeed— that the decision was leaked before the workers could be informed this morning. In that regard, all fingers are pointing to the UK Labour Government. Will the Deputy First Minister reiterate that the Scottish Government will do all within its powers to support those who are losing their jobs and livelihoods? Will she also comment further on reports that it is, in fact, the damaging and uncompetitive economic and fiscal policies of the UK Labour Government that have led to the decision?”
“The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-19739, in the name of Mairi Gougeon, on supporting Scotland’s fishing industry. I ask members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-speak buttons. 15:25”
“The next item of business is a statement by Kate Forbes on Alexander Dennis Ltd. The Deputy First Minister will take questions at the end of her statement, so there should be no interventions or interruptions. 14:55”
“The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-19565, in the name of Graham Simpson, on the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill at stage 1. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to-speak buttons. I call Graham Simpson, the member in charge of the bill, to speak to the motion. 14:56”
“Motion debated, That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the vital work of Tourette Scotland in providing support, advocacy and education for individuals and families affected by Tourette syndrome across Scotland; welcomes the release of the new documentary film, I Swear, which shines a powerful light on the lived experiences of people with this condition and challenges and stigma surrounding it; notes, with concern, reports from parents, educators and young people, including in the Lothian region, that many pupils with the condition are not receiving adequate educational support or understanding in schools; further notes the view that there is an urgent need for national guidance and consistent training for teachers and school staff to ensure that pupils with Tourette syndrome are supported to reach their full potential; notes the calls for the inclusion of Tourette syndrome-specific content in the Scottish Government’s wider Additional Support for Learning (ASL) framework and mental health strategies; highlights what it sees as the importance of British Sign Language (BSL) and communication inclusion guidelines to ensure accessibility and understanding for those with the Tourette syndrome and co-occurring conditions, and notes the calls on the Scottish Government to work with Tourette Scotland to develop a national plan, increase funding for support services, and raise awareness across education, health and social care and the wider public.”
“The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-19389, in the name of Sarah Boyack, on supporting Tourette Scotland and greater awareness and inclusion for people with Tourette syndrome. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.”
“To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made an assessment of the potential economic benefits of the reinstatement of an international ferry route from Rosyth. (S6O-05143)”
“The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-19632, in the name of Mark Ruskell, on better bus services. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to press their request-to- speak buttons. 16:05”
“I invite members to join me in welcoming to the gallery His Excellency Nuno Brito, the Ambassador of Portugal to the United Kingdom. [Applause.] Bus Services”
“I advise members that there is a lot of interest in the portfolio, so I would like succinct questions from them and succinct answers from Government ministers. Firework Control Zones 1.”
“Good afternoon. The first item of business is portfolio questions. The first portfolio is constitution, external affairs and culture, and parliamentary business. I remind members that questions 3, 6 and 7 are grouped together, so I will take any supplementaries on those questions after all three have been answered. Creative Scotland (Funding Distribution) 1.”
“Motion debated, That the Parliament notes the report, Striking the Balance, which was produced by the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University; understands that it provides predictions for the future of the offshore energy workforce in the UK, which, it states, employs around 154,000 people, including in the North East Scotland region; understands that the report states that a best case outcome could see a need for 210,000 roles in offshore energy production, but that this would only be achievable through the installation of a further 6GW approximately of offshore wind each year and by managing the decline of oil and gas production over a prolonged timeframe; notes the report’s claim that the worst-case situation anticipates around 400 oil and gas job losses in the UK each fortnight across the next five years; acknowledges with concern the report’s claim that, if Scotland does not pursue renewable activities comprehensively and oil and gas production continues to decline, employment across the offshore energy industry could drop from around 75,000 jobs in 2024 to a figure in the range of 45,000 to 63,000 in the initial years of the next decade; welcomes the growth predicted in the report of the number of offshore renewables jobs in the UK, notes with concern, however, the suggestion in the report that the sector will likely struggle to absorb the amount of former oil and gas workers before 2028; recognises the report’s cautioning that a decrease in offshore energy jobs of nearly 20% could take place without decisive or prompt action, and commends the work of the Energy Transition Institute in producing what it sees as rigorous data regarding a pressing issue in Scotland.”
“The next item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-18800, in the name of Liam Kerr, on the insights of the “Striking the Balance” reports of the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University. The debate will be concluded without any question being put, and I invite members who wish to speak to press their request-to-speak buttons.”
“16:31 On resuming— The Deputy Presiding Officer: We come to the vote on motion S6M-19614, in the name of Angela Constance. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.”
“There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that motion S6M-19613, in the name of Richard Lochhead, on the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill at stage 1, be agreed to. Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill. The Deputy Presiding Officer: The final question is, that motion S6M-19614, in the name of Angela Constance, on a legislative consent motion on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, which is United Kingdom legislation, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No. The Deputy Presiding Officer: There will be a division. We will have a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. 16:28 Meeting suspended.”
“I am minded to accept a motion without notice, under rule 11.2.4 of standing orders, that decision time be brought forward to now. I invite the Minister for Parliamentary Business to move the motion. Motion moved, That, under Rule 11.2.4, Decision Time be brought forward to 4.27 pm.—[Graeme Dey] Motion agreed to. Decision Time 16:27”
“The next item of business is an urgent question. To get as many members in as possible, I would prefer short and succinct questions, as always, and answers to match. Historic Environment Scotland (Board Meeting)”
“The Deputy Presiding Officer: That concludes the short debate on the LCM. Urgent Question 16:15”
“The Scottish Government has highlighted the serious issue surrounding the LCM; it is fundamentally one of criminality, as Mr Whitfield says. However, due to the lack of time, the Parliament has disregarded the usual standing orders, skipped the stage where a lead committee would thoroughly scrutinise the LCM and brought it straight to the chamber. It is much more than “far from optimal”, as the cabinet secretary says—it is much worse than that. It is the third time that this has happened. The disregard for our standing orders and normal process of methodical scrutiny is of some concern to me and my colleagues. Although I understand that there might be little option left, in the interest of time, I urge the Scottish Government to ensure that disregard of our normal process does not become the norm.”
“Yes, if it is very brief. Martin Whitfield: Is it the Conservative position that criminals should avoid arrest by simply moving to Scotland? Tess White: It is ludicrous of Mr Whitfield to suggest that. The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, unlike Scottish Labour, remains the only party in Scotland that is serious about restoring the integrity of our borders through proper control—I stress “proper”. However, we also respect the competences given to the Scottish Parliament through the devolution settlement and the functions that are reserved by the UK Parliament. Therefore, despite our significant opposition to the bill, we will abstain in the vote on the motion. I will take this opportunity to raise my concern about the process that the Parliament has allowed for the passing of the LCM.”
“We continue to have that dialogue and I will be happy to update members and the people who are looking for that insurance in due course. As far as deliberate fire setting is concerned, that very much involves a police response, and I would expect Police Scotland to deal with that appropriately.”
“Members—no sedentary interruptions, please. Jim Fairlie: On the fire service’s capacity, we have to bear in mind that the scale of wildfires is such that it absolutely requires the knowledge and the resilience of the local community, as well as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. There is a service review of the SFRS at the moment to look specifically at changing needs in relation to what the service delivers. I absolutely take on board the point about helicopter provision. That is why it is in the review. We are looking at whether there could be a trump card that would allow us to say that, on a particular occasion, we need that helicopter more than somebody else. As far as insurance is concerned, clearly, that sits with private companies.”
“Thank you for that comment—I think. I call Martin Whitfield. Martin Whitfield: When MSPs come into this place, they quickly realise that they need an extensive skill set. There is certainly a need to provide support—that could be done through training—to conveners, to other members of committees and, indeed, to MSPs more generally, to allow them to operate in an environment in which many of them will have had no experience. I agree whole-heartedly that there needs to be training and support; what that looks like must be tailored to the individual who seeks the support.”
“The Government wants everyone who requires an adaptation to be able to access that quickly, easily and in a way that meets their needs, which is why we increased the adaptations budget for registered social landlords to £20.9 million this year, as Ms Ewing mentioned, and why we have committed to a general review of the adaptations system. I would be pleased if Ms Ewing and I could discuss the details of her constituent’s case, so that I can make representations to Fife Council to find out how that can be progressed. The Deputy Presiding Officer: There are a couple of supplementary questions.”
“However, although the Scottish Government has recently carried out a local adaptations policy delivery review and has more than doubled the funding that is available to local authorities, I fear that my constituents see no improvement whatsoever in Fife. In the recent case of a constituent who had been diagnosed with and treated for cancer, it took Fife Council more than a year even to carry out a survey, far less to install a wet room and shower. That is surely unacceptable. What can the cabinet secretary do to impress on Fife Council the need to bring its failing processes up to scratch, to ensure that people can live safely, and with dignity, in their own homes? Màiri McAllan: I am sorry to hear of the difficulty that Ms Ewing’s constituent has experienced and I personally send them my best wishes.”
“To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the director of housing at Fife Council and what was discussed. (S6O-05118) The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan): Following my appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Housing, I met representatives of the five councils that face the most sustained housing pressures, which included meeting Fife Council on 10 July. We discussed Fife’s local housing emergency, its affordable home supply programme, temporary accommodation and homelessness pressures. Following the development of the housing emergency action plan, I will now meet local authority leaders quarterly, and those meetings will run alongside regular engagement by my officials. Annabelle Ewing: I am pleased to note that there is indeed regular engagement, which is necessary at this time.”
“The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motion S6M-19535, on approval of a Scottish statutory instrument. I ask the minister to move the motion on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees that the Early Release of Prisoners (Scotland) Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.—[Graeme Dey] 18:48”
“The next item of business is consideration of business motion S6M-19534, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees— (a) the following programme of business— Tuesday 11 November 2025 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions followed by Ministerial Statement: Wildfire Summit followed by Stage 1 Debate: UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 4.15 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 12 November 2025 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business; Justice and Home Affairs followed by Scottish Green Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.10 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 13 November 2025 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills followed by Ministerial Statement: Winter Preparedness and National Planning Priorities for Health and Social Care followed by Stage 1 Debate: Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 18 November 2025 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 19 November 2025 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government followed by Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.10 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 20 November 2025 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport followed by Stage 1 Debate: Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time (b) that, for the purposes of Portfolio Questions in the week beginning 10 November 2025, in rule 13.7.3, after the word “except” the words “to the extent to which the Presiding Officer considers that the questions are on the same or similar subject matter or” are inserted.—[Graeme Dey] Motion agreed to.”
“Ms Grant, will you please conclude? Rhoda Grant: I ask the cabinet secretary to expedite applications so that those projects can begin work for their communities before the end of the session. 18:07”
“I remind members that back-bench speeches can be up to six minutes. There is no time in hand, and any interventions must be absorbed within the members’ agreed allocated speaking time. 16:04”
“As part of our programme for government, we announced that we will ask all public authority landholders to look at their holdings to see whether there are opportunities for them to enable new entrants to get into farming. The Deputy Presiding Officer: Jamie Halcro Johnston has a supplementary question. Again, I point out that we are dealing with the principal question, which is on supporting new farmers and crofters in South”
“Before the minister responds, I remind him that we are dealing with supporting new farmers and crofters in South Lanarkshire. Jim Fairlie: Indeed, Presiding Officer. As someone who came from a town and spent a 30-year career in the agriculture sector, I absolutely take on board Davy Russell’s points. There are a number of ways in which people in South Lanarkshire can get involved in agriculture. The Scottish Government supports entry through the land-based pre-apprenticeship programme and the next generation practical training fund, which ensure that young people gain skills, experience and a route into agricultural careers. Further, organisations such as Ringlink Scotland and Lantra Scotland can help in that regard. There are any number of ways for people to get involved in farming in Scotland.”
“Good afternoon. The first item of business is consideration of business motion S6M- 19555, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on changes to business. Any member who wishes to speak to the motion should press their request-to-speak button now. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees to the following revisions to the programme of business for Thursday 6 November 2025— delete 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing and insert 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing followed by Ministerial Statement: The Draft Climate Change Plan 2025—[Graeme Dey] Motion agreed to. Portfolio Question Time Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands 14:00 Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill 1.”
“Tim Eagle: I have no more to add. I press the amendment. Amendment 324 agreed to. Amendments 325 to 327 moved—[Tim Eagle]— and agreed to. Amendment 214 moved—[Mairi Gougeon]. The Deputy Presiding Officer: The question is, that amendment 214 be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No. The Deputy Presiding Officer: There will be a division. The vote is closed. Michelle Thomson: On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am sorry—my application was not connecting, but it connected at the last second, so I have now voted. The Deputy Presiding Officer: Thank you, Ms Thomson. Graeme Dey: On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My apologies—my app would not connect at all. I would have voted yes. The Deputy Presiding Officer: Thank you, Mr Dey. Your vote will be recorded.”
“However, I said at stage 2 that I would work with Tim Eagle on amendments to address his specific concerns about engagement before any right-to-buy regulations are made. Therefore, I am happy to support his amendments in this group. As part of the consultation process, my officials will offer individuals and businesses the option to opt in to being notified when such consultations are starting. My amendment 214 clarifies that instruments that are made under sections 25(3) and 25(7) of the 2003 act will be subject to the negative procedure. That is appropriate, given that those sections provide for fees that are chargeable by the keeper and prescription of forms of notice. I ask members to support all the amendments in the group. The Deputy Presiding Officer: I invite Tim Eagle to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 324.”
“Amendment 327 seeks to amend the list of people who ministers are required to consult before laying draft regulations under the power that enables ministers to make regulations in relation to the process for a tenant to register their interest in buying their holding. The amendment will expand the list of consultees to include those who represent the interests of 1991 act tenants and their landlords. Amendments 324 to 327 will ensure that ministers will engage with stakeholders prior to exercising those powers, and I ask members to support them. I look forward to hearing the reasoning behind the cabinet secretary’s amendment 214. I move amendment 324. Mairi Gougeon: On the amendments in the name of Tim Eagle, as a matter of course, we consult interested stakeholders before making regulations.”
“Amendments 324 to 326 will expressly require the Scottish ministers to consult persons who they consider to be appropriate before laying an order under two powers in the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003: the power in section 27(5), which enables ministers to modify the list of transfers that do not require notice to be given to a tenant with a registered right to buy; and the power in section 28(5), which enables ministers to modify what amounts to an owner or creditor taking actions with a view to the transfer of land for the purposes of triggering a tenant’s right to buy.”
“Amendment 90 disagreed to. Section 10—Registration of interest and right to buy 20:30 The Deputy Presiding Officer: Group 24 is on agricultural holdings: right to buy. Amendment 324, in the name of Tim Eagle, is grouped with amendments 325 to 327 and 214. Tim Eagle: Amendments 324 to 327 seek to place consultation requirements on the Scottish ministers when exercising certain powers to make secondary legislation in connection with the pre- emptive right-to-buy process for 1991 act tenancies. They seek to make equivalent changes to the amendments in my name in group 21 in relation to the pre-emptive right-to-buy process for small landholdings.”
“For Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Carson, Finlay (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con) Dowey, Sharon (South Scotland) (Con) Eagle, Tim (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Findlay, Russell (West Scotland) (Con) Fraser, Murdo (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Gallacher, Meghan (Central Scotland) (Con) Golden, Maurice (North East Scotland) (Con) Gosal, Pam (West Scotland) (Con) Gulhane, Sandesh (Glasgow) (Con) Hamilton, Rachael (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con) Hoy, Craig (South Scotland) (Con) Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Kerr, Liam (North East Scotland) (Con) Kerr, Stephen (Central Scotland) (Con) Lumsden, Douglas (North East Scotland) (Con) McCall, Roz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Mountain, Edward (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Mundell, Oliver (Dumfriesshire) (Con) Ross, Douglas (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Smith, Liz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Stewart, Alexander (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Webber, Sue (Lothian) (Con) White, Tess (North East Scotland) (Con) Whittle, Brian (South Scotland) (Con) Against Adam, George (Paisley) (SNP) Adam, Karen (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) Adamson, Clare (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) Allan, Alasdair (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP) Arthur, Tom (Renfrewshire South) (SNP) Baillie, Jackie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Beattie, Colin (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP) Boyack, Sarah (Lothian) (Lab) Brown, Keith (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP) Brown, Siobhian (Ayr) (SNP) Burgess, Ariane (Highlands and Islands) (Green) Callaghan, Stephanie (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP) Chapman, Maggie (North East Scotland) (Green) Choudhury, Foysol (Lothian) (Ind) Clark, Katy (West Scotland) (Lab) Coffey, Willie (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP) Constance, Angela (Almond Valley) (SNP) Dey, Graeme (Angus South) (SNP) Don-Innes, Natalie (Renfrewshire North and West) (SNP) Doris, Bob (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP) Dornan, James (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP) Dunbar, Jackie (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP) Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Glasgow) (Lab) Fairlie, Jim (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP) FitzPatrick, Joe (Dundee City West) (SNP) Forbes, Kate (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (SNP) Gibson, Kenneth (Cunninghame North) (SNP) Gilruth, Jenny (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP) Gougeon, Mairi (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) Grant, Rhoda (Highlands and Islands) (Lab) Gray, Neil (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP) Greene, Jamie (West Scotland) (LD) Greer, Ross (West Scotland) (Green) Griffin, Mark (Central Scotland) (Lab) Harper, Emma (South Scotland) (SNP) Harvie, Patrick (Glasgow) (Green) Haughey, Clare (Rutherglen) (SNP) Hepburn, Jamie (Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) (SNP) Hyslop, Fiona (Linlithgow) (SNP) Johnson, Daniel (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab) Kidd, Bill (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) Lennon, Monica (Central Scotland) (Lab) Leonard, Richard (Central Scotland) (Lab) Lochhead, Richard (Moray) (SNP) MacDonald, Gordon (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP) MacGregor, Fulton (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP) Mackay, Gillian (Central Scotland) (Green) [Proxy vote cast by Patrick Harvie] Mackay, Rona (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP) Macpherson, Ben (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP) Maguire, Ruth (Cunninghame South) (SNP) Marra, Michael (North East Scotland) (Lab) Martin, Gillian (Aberdeenshire East) (SNP) Mason, John (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind) Matheson, Michael (Falkirk West) (SNP) McAllan, Màiri (Clydesdale) (SNP) McArthur, Liam (Orkney Islands) (LD) McKee, Ivan (Glasgow Provan) (SNP) McLennan, Paul (East Lothian) (SNP) McMillan, Stuart (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP) McNair, Marie (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP) McNeill, Pauline (Glasgow) (Lab) Minto, Jenni (Argyll and Bute) (SNP) Mochan, Carol (South Scotland) (Lab) Nicoll, Audrey (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP) O’Kane, Paul (West Scotland) (Lab) [Proxy vote cast by Michael Marra] Rennie, Willie (North East Fife) (LD) Robertson, Angus (Edinburgh Central) (SNP) Robison, Shona (Dundee City East) (SNP) Roddick, Emma (Highlands and Islands) (SNP) Rowley, Alex (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Ruskell, Mark (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green) Russell, Davy (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab) Slater, Lorna (Lothian) (Green) [Proxy vote cast by Maggie Chapman] Somerville, Shirley-Anne (Dunfermline) (SNP) Stevenson, Collette (East Kilbride) (SNP) [Proxy vote cast by Fulton MacGregor] Stewart, Kaukab (Glasgow Kelvin) (SNP) Stewart, Kevin (Aberdeen Central) (SNP) Sturgeon, Nicola (Glasgow Southside) (SNP) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Swinney, John (Perthshire North) (SNP) Thomson, Michelle (Falkirk East) (SNP) Todd, Maree (Caithness, Sutherland and Ross) (SNP) Torrance, David (Kirkcaldy) (SNP) Tweed, Evelyn (Stirling) (SNP) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) Whitfield, Martin (South Scotland) (Lab) Whitham, Elena (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) Wishart, Beatrice (Shetland Islands) (LD) Yousaf, Humza (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP) The Deputy Presiding Officer: The result of the division is: For 25, Against 89, Abstentions 0.”