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Decision Time
5:05 pm
Sir David Steel (None)
The result of the division is: For 67, Against 33, Abstentions 18.
Motion, as amended, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Parliament endorses the Scottish Executive's aim to increase the sustainable growth of the Scottish economy over the long term, using the powers available to the Parliament, thus providing resources for first-class public services and a more socially just and sustainable Scotland; supports the work undertaken to improve the long-term performance of the Scottish economy as set out in the Framework for Economic Development and Smart, Successful Scotland, and notes the progress in implementing measures to help businesses grow, build Scotland's global connections and improve Scotland's skills base.