As an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from "makes" to end and insert "has made to Scotland’s economy and the contribution that it has made to the greenhouse gas emissions, which threaten the future of humanity and much of the living world; accepts the reality that the North Sea is a declining basin, that most of its production is for export and does not contribute to energy security, and that the world already has far more fossil fuel in existing reserves than it can afford to use in any scenario consistent with the Paris Agreement; notes that the industry supports an estimated 30,000 direct jobs and that these skilled workers need a managed transition to green industries that is both just and fast; further notes the long track record of the fossil fuel industry in first covering up climate science, then promoting climate denial conspiracy theories, before shifting to its current strategy of lobbying for slower climate action; notes with concern reports that the Scottish Government is considering ending its presumption against new oil and gas licences; condemns the UK Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which would reward the fossil fuel industry and do nothing to reduce the UK’s dependence on it; notes with concern the extremist positions taken by some fossil fuel apologists who are opposed to the very existence of a liveable world, and condemns their actions, which are irresponsible, damaging and disruptive."
Result 7 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Alba Party
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, June 3, 2024
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 106 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Clare Adamson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 79 for, 34 against, 1 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Daniel Johnson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 19 for, 94 against, 1 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 56 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Vote Defeated