Joe FitzPatrick
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“[Made a request to intervene.] Carol Mochan: Of course I will take an intervention. Joe FitzPatrick: I apologise—I pressed the button inadvertently. However, this is an opportunity to put on record how sorry I will be to not be sitting next to, and sometimes plugging in, my amazing colleague Christine Grahame.”
“The debate is important, because sentencing, legislation and the way in which the guidance is delivered must be updated. That is the point that Christine Grahame is trying to make, and that is certainly the case in my experience. The Parliament has done really good work on the issue, but we need to build on that.”
“They have helped me with facts on many important issues and to understand the views of members from across the chamber, which definitely helps with the cross-party approach and the ability to work together.”
“Thirdly, I thank Christine Grahame for taking part in many members’ business debates in the chamber and for raising many important points about animal welfare and other issues.”
“Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353) be approved. The Presiding Officer: I propose to ask a single question on seven Parliamentary Bureau motions unless any member objects.”
“That the Parliament agrees that the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved. That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.”
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“To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. (S6F-04778)”
“Thirdly, I thank Christine Grahame for taking part in many members’ business debates in the chamber and for raising many important points about animal welfare and other issues. It has been a great pleasure to spend so many evenings with her, and I wish her well on her next adventure, which I am sure will include more fighting for the rights of our beloved animals and more debates between Labour and the Scottish National Party. Thank you, Christine Grahame. 11:14”
“They have helped me with facts on many important issues and to understand the views of members from across the chamber, which definitely helps with the cross-party approach and the ability to work together. Members’ business debates have also given me confidence in other debates, because we perhaps feel more comfortable about intervening during them. On balance, members’ business is a really important part of the parliamentary system. I thank Christine Grahame for bringing this debate to the chamber today. Sometimes, in this setting, such issues can grab the attention of ministers. We can use this process in the Parliament to get an issue further up the agenda and into different areas.”
“The debate is important, because sentencing, legislation and the way in which the guidance is delivered must be updated. That is the point that Christine Grahame is trying to make, and that is certainly the case in my experience. The Parliament has done really good work on the issue, but we need to build on that. I look forward to the minister giving us some insight into that. That links to the messages that I want to give about members’ business debates. I want to raise the profile of members’ business debates. Some in the Parliament suggest that they are not to be prioritised, because we have busy diaries. However, I put on record that I have certainly learned much from members’ business debates over my five years in Parliament.”
“[Made a request to intervene.] Carol Mochan: Of course I will take an intervention. Joe FitzPatrick: I apologise—I pressed the button inadvertently. However, this is an opportunity to put on record how sorry I will be to not be sitting next to, and sometimes plugging in, my amazing colleague Christine Grahame. I wish her all the very best for the future. Carol Mochan: I see that Joe FitzPatrick has picked up Christine Grahame’s excellent technology skills. Many of the cases that I hear about are from constituents raising concerns that someone who has already been to court and had an order against them banning them from having a dog or pet still has an animal. I also hear about cruelty to wildlife, but often the concern is that the authorities might already be aware of the incident.”
“That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 9.00 am and 12 noon on Tuesday 24 March 2026.”
“That the Parliament agrees that the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved. That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved. That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026. That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule 12.3.3B of Standing Orders, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.”
“Motion agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/353) be approved. The Presiding Officer: I propose to ask a single question on seven Parliamentary Bureau motions unless any member objects. As no member objects, the question is, that motions S6M-21128 to S6M-21131, on approval of SSIs, and S6M-21132, S6M-21134 and S6M- 21135, on committee meeting times, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, be agreed to. Motions agreed to, That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/97) be approved. That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Aggregates Tax (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.”
“On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am not sure whether my vote went through. I would have voted yes. The Presiding Officer: Thank you, Mr FitzPatrick. We will ensure that that is recorded. For 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) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Ind) Beattie, Colin (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) 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) (Ind) 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) Grahame, Christine (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (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) Kidd, Bill (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) Lennon, Monica (Central Scotland) (Lab) Lochhead, Richard (Moray) (SNP) MacDonald, Gordon (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP) MacGregor, Fulton (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP) Mackay, Gillian (Central Scotland) (Green) 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) 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) 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) Sarwar, Anas (Glasgow) (Lab) Slater, Lorna (Lothian) (Green) Somerville, Shirley-Anne (Dunfermline) (SNP) Stevenson, Collette (East Kilbride) (SNP) 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) 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) Against Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Carlaw, Jackson (Eastwood) (Con) Carson, Finlay (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con) Dowey, Sharon (South Scotland) (Con) Ewing, Fergus (Inverness and Nairn) (Ind) Findlay, Russell (West Scotland) (Con) Fraser, Murdo (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Gallacher, Meghan (Central Scotland) (Con) Gosal, Pam (West Scotland) (Con) Gulhane, Sandesh (Glasgow) (Con) Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Hamilton, Rachael (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con) Hoy, Craig (South Scotland) (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) McNeill, Pauline (Glasgow) (Lab) Mountain, Edward (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Mundell, Oliver (Dumfriesshire) (Con) Rennie, Willie (North East Fife) (LD) 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) The Presiding Officer: The result of the division on motion S6M-21127, in the name of Graeme Dey, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, on approval of an SSI, is: For 86, Against 28, Abstentions 0.”
“The budget has not yet been passed. What amendments will the Conservatives seek to make to it to increase the justice budget? Where will that money come from? Sharon Dowey: We could certainly cut the waste in the Scottish Government. The chief constable asked for a figure that would enable Police Scotland just to stand still, but the figure in the budget is £15 million short of that. It did not even get that.”
“Will the First Minister join me in calling on the Labour Party to back those voting rights for disabled people, carers and other people with lived experience, and to reverse this shameful betrayal? The Presiding Officer: Please answer on matters of devolved responsibility.”
“This week, I joined disabled people, third-party organisations and colleagues in welcoming the first disabled people’s cabinet, which was hosted by the First Minister. I was appalled to learn that the Labour Party has quietly lodged a motion to annul the changes that this Scottish National Party Government is trying to make to voting rights on local integration joint boards. Those changes would give disabled people, unpaid carers and people who use social care packages a vote on the services that affect them. Not content with stripping disabled people of their benefits, the Labour Party is trying to silence their voices when it comes to local services.”
“Not only would that be disrespectful to Lord Brodie, but it would potentially be illegal and do an injustice to the patients, families and whistleblowers who should be at the centre of all our thoughts today. 16:31”
“Ten years on, I welcome the fact that the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is considering how the 2016 act is working in practice. The same principles of openness and accountability must apply to all public bodies, including our NHS, and that is exactly why the Scottish Government established the independent public inquiries into the cases that I have spoken about. I stress again the importance of the independence of that process. The Labour motion cannot be supported by Parliament. It explicitly calls on the Parliament to undermine the public inquiry by immediately releasing information prior to Lord Brodie publishing his final report.”
“In the most serious cases, such as that of Sam Eljamel at NHS Tayside and those at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital, a public inquiry allows for an independent review to get answers on behalf of patients, with recommendations to ensure that it never happens again and to restore faith in our NHS that might have been lost as a consequence. The independence of a public inquiry is paramount. I reiterate my support for full transparency in all the cases that have been mentioned in the chamber today. When I was Minister for Parliamentary Business, I introduced the bill that became the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 to ensure openness and accountability, which are the founding principles of our national Parliament.”
“The Scottish NHS is something that we should all be extremely proud of. All of us in the chamber and everyone who is watching across the country will have benefited enormously from the work of our incredible NHS workforce, and I take this opportunity to thank all our NHS staff, who work tirelessly every day. They are a credit to Scotland. However, as we have heard today, sometimes things do not go as planned. When that happens—it is important to note that that is in a small minority of cases—it is imperative that those who are impacted get the answers that they deserve.”
“As we all know, a public inquiry will tend to look at generalities, whereas the clinical reviews looked at what happened to many of Mr Eljamel’s patients specifically. That is good. My colleagues in Tayside—for example, Liz Smith—have worked well on the issue on a non-party-political basis. That is important. I welcome the Hon Lord Weir and Professor Stephen Wigmore as chairs of the public inquiry and the independent clinical reviews respectively, and I note that Professor Wigmore is supported by expert neurosurgeons. The health secretary has met a number of former patients and I understand that he was left in no doubt about the anger and pain that have been caused. I welcome his engagement. I emphasise once more that we must not lose focus on the patients and their families.”
“I was therefore pleased that the Scottish Government established a public inquiry and an independent clinical review to give patients the option of a personalised review of their care, which would not have happened if there had been a public inquiry alone. Brian Whittle: Does that not specifically illustrate the problem? The whistleblower came forward in 2009, Eljamel was allowed to leave in 2013, and the inquiry was started only in 2024. That speaks to our problem. Joe FitzPatrick: It absolutely speaks to why it is important that those who have been impacted, some of whom are my constituents and some of whom I know personally, get the answers that they fully deserve. It is to be welcomed that the independent clinical reviews were able to take place alongside the independent inquiry. The Government had to work hard for that to happen.”
“I also welcome the First Minister’s commitment to acting on Lord Brodie’s recommendations when the full report is published. I will use some of my time in this debate to mention those who are impacted by the actions of Sam Eljamel during his employment as a surgeon at NHS Tayside between 1995 and 2014. Many of Mr Eljamel’s former patients are constituents of mine, and a number of colleagues in the chamber also represent those who are impacted by the actions of that former employee at Ninewells hospital in my constituency. It is crucial that every effort is made to ensure that those who are living with the consequences of Mr Eljamel’s actions get the answers that they deserve.”
“I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate and to add my condolences to those who have lost loved ones. We must not lose focus on the patients, families and whistleblowers who have campaigned tirelessly for justice as part of the Scottish hospitals inquiry. The pain and suffering of patients at Queen Elizabeth university hospital and their families is unthinkable. Those who have lost loved ones and have subsequently fought to establish the truth have my full support. It should not happen in our NHS. The patients deserve better. We, as parliamentarians, expect and demand better. Full transparency is required to ensure that those who are impacted get the answers that they deserve. I am therefore grateful to Lord Brodie and the wider inquiry for ensuring that the voices of patients and their families are heard.”
“The infrastructure investment plan that I am publishing today confirms that the Scottish Funding Council will continue to work closely with the college as it progresses work on the options to address its local priorities through its upcoming 10-year college infrastructure plan, which is due in the autumn of this year. It is a fantastic project that is very well run by local leaders at Dundee and”
“Colleges are vital for supporting people in their learning journeys and ensuring that Scotland has the skills that our economy needs. Will the cabinet secretary say more about how her budget will support the college sector, particularly the ambitious plans that are being developed by Dundee and Angus College? Shona Robison: For Scotland’s colleges, the budget delivers a combined increase of £70 million in resource and capital funding, which is equivalent to a 10 per cent uplift on last year’s budget. The Minister for Higher and Further Education recently met representatives of Dundee and Angus College to discuss its ambitious proposals.”
“The digital discourse initiative also includes an online teacher-training module covering social media disinformation, hate speech, extremism, radicalisation, strategies for countering disinformation and a number of other aspects. The Scottish Government also funds the national e- learning offer, which provides a range of resources to support learning across the curriculum.”
“The minister mentioned digital literacy. I remember learning, some 30 years ago, to touch type on software that would be unrecognisable now. Digital literacy is really important. My city of Dundee is renowned for its digital success. The Deputy Presiding Officer: Please ask a question. Joe FitzPatrick: What more are we doing to use online educational tools to support digital literacy, which is so important? Natalie Don-Innes: As one example, in 2025- 26, we are providing £71,000 in funding to Time for Inclusive Education, to further develop its digital discourse initiative. That free resource is available to schools to teach students to assess sources, fact check and spot false or prejudicial content.”
“During the stage 1 debate, I quoted the late American animal welfare activist Roger Caras, who said that dogs “make our lives whole”. I will close with more of his wise words. He said: “Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust.” Dogs are for life, not just for Christmas, so let us repay some of that love, faith and trust this Christmas season by voting to pass the bill at decision time. The Deputy Presiding Officer: That concludes the debate on the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill at stage 3. There will be a short pause before we move on to the next item of business. Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 16:03”
“She highlighted that it would be appropriate for there to be a consolidation bill in the next session of Parliament. On the point that Richard Leonard and Jamie Halcro Johnston made about victim statements, it is worth noting for the Official Report that the removal of that provision was a committee recommendation, so it would be wrong to frame the proposal as one that emanated solely from the Scottish Government. Of course, politics is the art of the possible, and achieving goals often involves compromise, challenge and collaboration. The bill that is before us, which we will vote on tonight, has been refined in that fire, and I will be very proud if it becomes the Dog Theft (Scotland) Act 2026. Again, I thank members and stakeholders for their engagement. In particular, I thank the minister, Siobhian Brown, and the committee.”
“Minister Siobhian Brown, who is a dog owner and dog lover, said that dog theft has a “profound and devastating impact on victims.” I look forward to the Scottish Government’s expert advisory group’s recommendations with respect to helper dogs in due course. Tim Eagle spoke about dogs being companions, loyal partners and a daily source of emotional support and wellbeing. Rhoda Grant agreed and highlighted that the bill will facilitate improved data collection. Ariane Burgess said that the bill responds to a real harm and that dog theft is not just a theft. Christine Grahame, whom I thank for being the additional member in charge of the bill, spoke of her late dog Roostie, the Irish setter, who was never property but a loving companion.”
“The Scottish Government recognises and understands the emotional impact on owners if their dog is taken from them. I hope that, by supporting the bill, the Parliament demonstrates how seriously it takes dog theft. I congratulate Mr Golden on being able to progress his bill through all the various scrutiny processes, and I encourage all members to support the bill at decision time. The Deputy Presiding Officer: I call Maurice Golden, as the member in charge of the bill, to wind up the debate. You have up to five minutes, Mr Golden. 15:59 Maurice Golden: I thank all members who have contributed to today’s debate, which has been very useful. More generally, I thank everyone for their engagement in scrutinising the bill. I will touch on the speeches that we have heard.”
“The Scottish Government already has links with a wide range of stakeholders that have a strong interest in dog control and dog welfare policy matters. My officials meet regularly with a range of organisations that have a strong interest in the new offence and dog welfare, including Police Scotland, local authorities, veterinary bodies, the public health sector and a wide range of third sector organisations, such as the SSPCA, the Dogs Trust, Blue Cross and many more. The Scottish Government will work with all stakeholders to promote and raise awareness if the bill is passed. I thank the members who have contributed to this afternoon’s debate. I welcome the cross-party support for the bill. As I have made clear as the bill has progressed through Parliament, dog theft is an emotive issue.”
“Leonard. Christine Grahame: I beg your pardon, Mr Leonard, I was distracted. Richard Leonard seemed to be confused about that issue— The Deputy Presiding Officer: I think that the minister has the gist of your question. Siobhian Brown: My understanding is that the statements help the court and inform sentencing, but perhaps I could get back to Christine Grahame on the exact details. Amendments that were made to the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill will in due course extend the use of victim impact statements to all solemn cases. I know that I am short of time, but I want to touch on raising awareness of the new offence. The Scottish Government will work with Maurice Golden to publicise and raise awareness of the new dog theft offence.”
“The Labour Government at Westminster has failed to fulfil its election promises to bring forward the necessary investment and action to save Grangemouth. Anas Sarwar pledged on national TV to “step in to save the jobs at the refinery”. His London bosses have, of course, found money to nationalise British Steel; they have found money for petrochemicals in Belgium; and they have found money to back the Ineos chairman’s development of Old Trafford. However, they have repeatedly failed to invest in the workers and industrial future of Grangemouth. Again, I thank the Public Audit Committee and the Auditor General for Scotland for their reports. I am confident that, with the Scottish Government’s support, Ferguson Marine will once more be competitive on the open market. The Deputy Presiding Officer: We move to the closing speeches. 16:11”
“Although it is crucial that lessons are learned and swift action is taken in the areas highlighted in the report and by colleagues from across parties, it must now be everyone’s focus to ensure a successful future for Ferguson Marine. I accept that there have been difficulties. However, let us not forget the key fact that the SNP Scottish Government stepped in and saved the yard to save jobs. We will never apologise for that. Had it not been for the actions of the Scottish Government, there was a real risk that Ferguson Marine would have ceased trading on the Clyde and lots of jobs would have been lost. I urge members to compare the SNP Scottish Government’s response to Ferguson Marine to the UK Labour Government’s response to Grangemouth.”
“I therefore welcome the significant improvements that have since been made through close collaboration between the Scottish Government’s strategic commercial assets division and Ferguson Marine’s board of senior management. Ferguson Marine’s leadership has been strengthened, robust governance processes are now in place and, crucially, transparency and accountability have improved. The Parliament has already heard that a new chief executive was appointed in May 2025, helping to drive the delivery of the MV Glen Rosa while learning lessons from the MV Glen Sannox project. Other key aspects of the report focus on project delivery and financial controls, the future of the yard and reputation and performance.”
“She acknowledged the frustration of the workforce, of the communities that will benefit from the ferries being built at the yard and of the Parliament, while sharing the committee’s ambition for a competitive, sustainable and well-managed shipyard. She also recognised key aspects of the report that, rightly, highlight concerns around standards and governance. Those aspects include leadership, board governance, Scottish Government engagement and support, internal audit capacity, oversight of staffing and contracts, and staff engagement. Governance, internal controls and contractor oversight in the early years clearly did not meet the standards that are expected of a publicly funded body.”
“I commend Richard Leonard, as convener of the Public Audit Committee, for insisting that the Parliament should debate the conclusions and recommendations that are contained in the committee’s report, “The 2023/24 audit of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited”. Although I was not a member of the Public Audit Committee at the time, I acknowledge the hard work of the committee clerks and my colleagues on the committee, both past and present. I am also grateful to the Auditor General for Scotland for his thorough and detailed report. I will highlight the response from the Scottish Government to the Public Audit Committee dated 27 August 2025, in which the Deputy First Minister welcomed the committee’s scrutiny and constructive recommendations.”
“I am surprised by the Conservative Party’s position on the matter, because, if it were to speak to Conservative local authority leaders, it would find that they would say that they would not want to lose those devolved powers.”
“As of June this year, small business bonus scheme relief had been awarded to more than 116,000 properties, to a value of £247 million. Small business bonus relief of 100 per cent had been awarded to more than 100,000 properties, to a value of £217 million. None of that will be impacted by the bill. I will move on to why the bill is needed. As we have heard, the bill has been introduced to correct an error in law relating to the liability of owners of unoccupied properties to pay non-domestic rates. The Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020 devolved powers to councils to provide discounts to owners of unoccupied properties from 1 April 2023. As a former local government minister, I remain an advocate of empowering our local authorities and welcome the devolution of such powers to councils.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in support of the general principles of the bill. As we have heard, the bill has been introduced to correct an error in law relating to the liability of owners of unoccupied properties to pay non-domestic rates. It is perhaps worth while to set out what the bill does not do before getting into its purpose and why it is required. There will be no change to rates bills as a result of the bill. It will not introduce any additional new costs for businesses or individuals beyond what the Scottish Parliament originally intended. I offer that reassurance to my constituents and to businesses in Dundee and, indeed, across Scotland. I also want to reassure small businesses that the bill will not have an impact on the small business bonus.”
“Between 2025 and 2027, we are providing £32 million to 23 organisations through the victim- centred approach fund, including support for victims of human trafficking and exploitation. To take another example, we have embedded two victim navigators into the national human trafficking unit to assist Police Scotland in identifying and supporting victims of trafficking and exploitation to ensure that victims are treated with fairness and compassion from the very point of identification. Those victim navigators are providing on-going support for those involved in this particular case. Other support is of course available through the national health service and the bairns’ hoose programme.”
“I, too, welcome the efforts of Police Scotland in bringing the perpetrators to justice, and the courage and fortitude of the victims during the case. Will the cabinet secretary set out what support is offered to victims of such heinous crimes during and after criminal trials? Angela Constance: The Scottish Government is identifying more victims and ensuring that more victims of human trafficking are getting the support that they require. I also thank all those in the justice system who have brought the case to a conclusion. I agree with Mr FitzPatrick that the victims have shown enormous bravery by coming forward. In terms of funding, we are providing necessary assistance for victims to begin rebuilding their lives.”
“Amendment 46 disagreed to. Amendment 47 moved—[Mercedes Villalba]. The Presiding Officer: The question is, that amendment 47 be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No. The Presiding Officer: There will be a division. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.”
“On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have liked to have voted no. The Presiding Officer: Thank you, Mr FitzPatrick. We will ensure that that is recorded. For Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Carlaw, Jackson (Eastwood) (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) 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) Wells, Annie (Glasgow) (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) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Beattie, Colin (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP) Boyack, Sarah (Lothian) (Lab) Brown, Siobhian (Ayr) (SNP) Burgess, Ariane (Highlands and Islands) (Green) Chapman, Maggie (North East Scotland) (Green) Choudhury, Foysol (Lothian) (Ind) Clark, Katy (West Scotland) (Lab) Coffey, Willie (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP) Cole-Hamilton, Alex (Edinburgh Western) (LD) 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) Grahame, Christine (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP) Grant, Rhoda (Highlands and Islands) (Lab) Gray, Neil (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP) Greene, Jamie (West Scotland) (LD) Greer, Ross (West Scotland) (Green) Harper, Emma (South Scotland) (SNP) Harvie, Patrick (Glasgow) (Green) Haughey, Clare (Rutherglen) (SNP) Hepburn, Jamie (Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) (SNP) Hyslop, Fiona (Linlithgow) (SNP) Kidd, Bill (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) 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 Ross Greer] 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) 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 Presiding Officer: The result of the division is: For 26, Against 86, Abstentions 0.”
“To my mind, that is particularly important so that, when people are putting up in social housing people who have convictions for drug use or drug provision, they do not put them next to people who are susceptible or trying to go clean or make a break from drugs. That is one of the reasons why I lodged the amendment. It would allow the Government to make a register and to dictate how the register would be kept and the information that would be specified. [Interruption.]”
“[Interruption.] Well, one of the reasons why I lodged this amendment was not, as I suspect some members believe, to protect landlords in the private rented sector, who have been described as “wolves” and the users of “weasel” words. This is about trying to protect people who let houses, especially in the social sector. My mailbox is often full of complaints from people who live in social housing next door to people whose antisocial behaviour prevents them from being able to live in their houses and enjoy them. The point of amendment 257 is to allow the Government to draw up a register of people with a history of antisocial behaviour so that people are aware of the tenants that they are taking on.”
“Amendment 115 disagreed to. The Deputy Presiding Officer: Group 27 is on antisocial behaviour: register of tenants. Amendment 257, in the name of Edward Mountain, is the only amendment in the group. Edward Mountain: I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests, which states that I am a landlord in Moray. I let houses under private residential tenancies and I let tied properties. I have been letting houses for 30 years, and I am a qualified surveyor. I was also letting houses for people—[Interruption.] The Deputy Presiding Officer: Could we have a little less noise around the chamber, please? Edward Mountain: I am sure that it is bubbling excitement for my amendment.”
“For Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) Burgess, Ariane (Highlands and Islands) (Green) Chapman, Maggie (North East Scotland) (Green) Clark, Katy (West Scotland) (Lab) Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Glasgow) (Lab) Grant, Rhoda (Highlands and Islands) (Lab) Greer, Ross (West Scotland) (Green) Griffin, Mark (Central Scotland) (Lab) Harvie, Patrick (Glasgow) (Green) Lennon, Monica (Central Scotland) (Lab) Leonard, Richard (Central Scotland) (Lab) Mackay, Gillian (Central Scotland) (Green) [Proxy vote cast by Ross Greer] Mochan, Carol (South Scotland) (Lab) 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) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) Whitfield, Martin (South Scotland) (Lab) 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) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Ind) Beattie, Colin (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP) Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Brown, Keith (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP) Brown, Siobhian (Ayr) (SNP) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Callaghan, Stephanie (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP) Carson, Finlay (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con) Cole-Hamilton, Alex (Edinburgh Western) (LD) 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) Dowey, Sharon (South Scotland) (Con) Dunbar, Jackie (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP) Eagle, Tim (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Ewing, Fergus (Inverness and Nairn) (Ind) Fairlie, Jim (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP) Findlay, Russell (West Scotland) (Con) FitzPatrick, Joe (Dundee City West) (SNP) Fraser, Murdo (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Gallacher, Meghan (Central Scotland) (Con) Gibson, Kenneth (Cunninghame North) (SNP) Gilruth, Jenny (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP) Golden, Maurice (North East Scotland) (Con) Gosal, Pam (West Scotland) (Con) Gougeon, Mairi (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) Grahame, Christine (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP) Gray, Neil (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP) Greene, Jamie (West Scotland) (LD) Harper, Emma (South Scotland) (SNP) Hepburn, Jamie (Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) (SNP) Hoy, Craig (South Scotland) (Con) Hyslop, Fiona (Linlithgow) (SNP) Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Kerr, Liam (North East Scotland) (Con) Kerr, Stephen (Central Scotland) (Con) Kidd, Bill (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) Lochhead, Richard (Moray) (SNP) Lumsden, Douglas (North East Scotland) (Con) MacDonald, Gordon (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP) MacGregor, Fulton (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP) Mackay, Rona (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP) Macpherson, Ben (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP) Maguire, Ruth (Cunninghame South) (SNP) Martin, Gillian (Aberdeenshire East) (SNP) Mason, John (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind) Matheson, Michael (Falkirk West) (SNP) McAllan, Màiri (Clydesdale) (SNP) McCall, Roz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) McKee, Ivan (Glasgow Provan) (SNP) McLennan, Paul (East Lothian) (SNP) McMillan, Stuart (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP) McNair, Marie (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP) Minto, Jenni (Argyll and Bute) (SNP) Mountain, Edward (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Mundell, Oliver (Dumfriesshire) (Con) Nicoll, Audrey (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP) Regan, Ash (Edinburgh Eastern) (Alba) Rennie, Willie (North East Fife) (LD) Robertson, Angus (Edinburgh Central) (SNP) Robison, Shona (Dundee City East) (SNP) Roddick, Emma (Highlands and Islands) (SNP) Simpson, Graham (Central Scotland) (Reform) Smith, Liz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Somerville, Shirley-Anne (Dunfermline) (SNP) Stevenson, Collette (East Kilbride) (SNP) [Proxy vote cast by Fulton MacGregor] Stewart, Alexander (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Stewart, Kaukab (Glasgow Kelvin) (SNP) Stewart, Kevin (Aberdeen Central) (SNP) 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) Webber, Sue (Lothian) (Con) Wells, Annie (Glasgow) (Con) White, Tess (North East Scotland) (Con) Whitham, Elena (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) Whittle, Brian (South Scotland) (Con) Wishart, Beatrice (Shetland Islands) (LD) [Proxy vote cast by Willie Rennie] Yousaf, Humza (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP) The Deputy Presiding Officer: The result of the division is: For 21, Against 88, Abstentions 0.”
“Amendment 256 disagreed to. Amendment 21 not moved. Amendment 367 moved—[Mark Griffin]—and agreed to. Amendment 115 moved—[Martin Whitfield]. The Deputy Presiding Officer: The question is, that amendment 115 be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No. The Deputy Presiding Officer: There will be a division.”
“For Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (Lab) Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burgess, Ariane (Highlands and Islands) (Green) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Carson, Finlay (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con) Chapman, Maggie (North East Scotland) (Green) Clark, Katy (West Scotland) (Lab) Dowey, Sharon (South Scotland) (Con) Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Glasgow) (Lab) Eagle, Tim (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Findlay, Russell (West Scotland) (Con) Gallacher, Meghan (Central Scotland) (Con) Golden, Maurice (North East Scotland) (Con) Gosal, Pam (West Scotland) (Con) Grant, Rhoda (Highlands and Islands) (Lab) Greer, Ross (West Scotland) (Green) Griffin, Mark (Central Scotland) (Lab) Harvie, Patrick (Glasgow) (Green) Hoy, Craig (South Scotland) (Con) Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Kerr, Liam (North East Scotland) (Con) Kerr, Stephen (Central Scotland) (Con) Lennon, Monica (Central Scotland) (Lab) Leonard, Richard (Central Scotland) (Lab) Lumsden, Douglas (North East Scotland) (Con) Mackay, Gillian (Central Scotland) (Green) [Proxy vote cast by Ross Greer] Mason, John (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind) McCall, Roz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Mochan, Carol (South Scotland) (Lab) Mundell, Oliver (Dumfriesshire) (Con) Rowley, Alex (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Ruskell, Mark (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green) Russell, Davy (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab) Simpson, Graham (Central Scotland) (Reform) Slater, Lorna (Lothian) (Green) Smith, Liz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Stewart, Alexander (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Sweeney, Paul (Glasgow) (Lab) Villalba, Mercedes (North East Scotland) (Lab) Webber, Sue (Lothian) (Con) Wells, Annie (Glasgow) (Con) White, Tess (North East Scotland) (Con) Whitfield, Martin (South Scotland) (Lab) 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) Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Ind) Beattie, Colin (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP) Brown, Keith (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP) Brown, Siobhian (Ayr) (SNP) Callaghan, Stephanie (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP) Cole-Hamilton, Alex (Edinburgh Western) (LD) 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) Ewing, Fergus (Inverness and Nairn) (Ind) Fairlie, Jim (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP) FitzPatrick, Joe (Dundee City West) (SNP) Fraser, Murdo (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Gibson, Kenneth (Cunninghame North) (SNP) Gilruth, Jenny (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP) Gougeon, Mairi (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) Grahame, Christine (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP) Gray, Neil (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP) Greene, Jamie (West Scotland) (LD) Harper, Emma (South Scotland) (SNP) Hepburn, Jamie (Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) (SNP) Hyslop, Fiona (Linlithgow) (SNP) Kidd, Bill (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) Lochhead, Richard (Moray) (SNP) MacDonald, Gordon (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP) MacGregor, Fulton (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP) Mackay, Rona (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP) Macpherson, Ben (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP) Maguire, Ruth (Cunninghame South) (SNP) Martin, Gillian (Aberdeenshire East) (SNP) Matheson, Michael (Falkirk West) (SNP) McAllan, Màiri (Clydesdale) (SNP) McKee, Ivan (Glasgow Provan) (SNP) McLennan, Paul (East Lothian) (SNP) McMillan, Stuart (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP) McNair, Marie (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP) Minto, Jenni (Argyll and Bute) (SNP) Mountain, Edward (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Nicoll, Audrey (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP) Regan, Ash (Edinburgh Eastern) (Alba) Rennie, Willie (North East Fife) (LD) Robertson, Angus (Edinburgh Central) (SNP) Robison, Shona (Dundee City East) (SNP) Roddick, Emma (Highlands and Islands) (SNP) 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) 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) Whitham, Elena (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) Wishart, Beatrice (Shetland Islands) (LD) [Proxy vote cast by Willie Rennie] Yousaf, Humza (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP) The Deputy Presiding Officer: The result of the division is: For 45, Against 65, Abstentions 0.”
“Amendment 366 agreed to. After section 51F Amendment 255 not moved. Amendment 256 moved—[Maggie Chapman]. The Deputy Presiding Officer: The question is, that amendment 256 be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No. The Deputy Presiding Officer: There will be a division.”
“For 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) Baker, Claire (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab) Beattie, Colin (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP) Bibby, Neil (West Scotland) (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) Clark, Katy (West Scotland) (Lab) Cole-Hamilton, Alex (Edinburgh Western) (LD) 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) Gibson, Kenneth (Cunninghame North) (SNP) Gilruth, Jenny (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP) Gougeon, Mairi (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) Grahame, Christine (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (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) Hepburn, Jamie (Cumbernauld and Kilsyth) (SNP) Hyslop, Fiona (Linlithgow) (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 Ross Greer Mackay, Rona (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP) Macpherson, Ben (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP) Maguire, Ruth (Cunninghame South) (SNP) Martin, Gillian (Aberdeenshire East) (SNP) Mason, John (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind) Matheson, Michael (Falkirk West) (SNP) McAllan, Màiri (Clydesdale) (SNP) McKee, Ivan (Glasgow Provan) (SNP) McLennan, Paul (East Lothian) (SNP) McMillan, Stuart (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP) McNair, Marie (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP) Minto, Jenni (Argyll and Bute) (SNP) Mochan, Carol (South Scotland) (Lab) Nicoll, Audrey (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP) Regan, Ash (Edinburgh Eastern) (Alba) 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) Simpson, Graham (Central Scotland) (Reform) Slater, Lorna (Lothian) (Green) 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) Proxy vote cast by Willie Rennie Yousaf, Humza (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP) Against Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Ind) Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (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) Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Hoy, Craig (South Scotland) (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) Smith, Liz (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Stewart, Alexander (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Webber, Sue (Lothian) (Con) Wells, Annie (Glasgow) (Con) White, Tess (North East Scotland) (Con) Whittle, Brian (South Scotland) (Con) The Deputy Presiding Officer: The result of the division is: For 83, Against 25, Abstentions 0.”