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Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 5:03 pm on 8 May 2002.

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Photo of Lord David Steel Lord David Steel Presiding Officer, Scottish Parliament 5:03, 8 May 2002

The result of the division is: For 82, Against 30, Abstentions 2.

Motion agreed to.

That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Executive statement on sustainable development, Meeting the Needs... Priorities, Actions and Targets for sustainable development in Scotland, and the vision that it sets out for a sustainable Scotland in which the Executive conserves, protects and harnesses Scotland's natural resources and the talents of the people; believes that the statement marks an important step forward for sustainable development in Scotland; agrees that the indicator list provides a good basis on which to begin to measure progress, and believes that sustainable development must be a central principle in governing Scotland.