Decision Time

– in the Scottish Parliament at on 16 March 2022.

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Photo of Liam McArthur Liam McArthur Liberal Democrat

There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Russell Findlay is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Claire Baker will fall.

The first question is, that amendment S6M-03625.1, in the name of Russell Findlay, which seeks to amend motion S6M-03625, in the name of Keith Brown, on a person-centred, trauma-informed public health approach to substance use in the justice system, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members:

No.

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

There will be a division.

There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system.

17:13 Meeting suspended.

17:17 On resuming—

We move to the division on amendment S6M-03625.1, in the name of Russell Findlay. Members should cast their votes now.

Division number 1 Decision Time

Aye: 29 MSPs

No: 86 MSPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

No: A-Z by last name

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

The result of the division on amendment S6M-03625.1, in the name of Russell Findlay, is: For 29, Against 86, Abstentions 0.

Amendment disagreed to.

The next question is, that amendment S6M-03625.2, in the name of Claire Baker, which seeks to amend motion S6M-03625, in the name of Keith Brown, on a person-centred, trauma-informed public health approach to substance use in the justice system, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members:

No.

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

There will be a division.

The vote is now closed.

Photo of Ariane Burgess Ariane Burgess Green

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am not sure whether I voted. I thought that I pressed the button, but it disappeared. I would have voted no.

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

I will make sure that your vote is recorded.

Photo of Paul McLennan Paul McLennan Scottish National Party

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I do not think that my vote went through. I would have voted no.

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

I will make sure that your vote is recorded.

Division number 2 Decision Time

Aye: 21 MSPs

No: 94 MSPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

No: A-Z by last name

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

The result of the division on amendment S6M-03625.2, in the name of Claire Baker, is: For 21, Against 94, Abstentions 0.

Amendment disagreed to.

The next question is, that motion S6M-03625, in the name of Keith Brown, on a person-centred, trauma-informed public health approach to substance use in the justice system, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members:

No.

Division number 3 Decision Time

Aye: 86 MSPs

No: 29 MSPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

No: A-Z by last name

The Deputy Presiding Officer:

The result of the division on motion S6M-03625, in the name of Keith Brown, on a person-centred, trauma-informed public health approach to substance use in the justice system, is: For 86, Against 29, Abstentions 0.

Motion agreed to,

That the Parliament believes that every drug-related death is unacceptable and that drugs deaths are a public health emergency; commits to save and improve lives through the National Mission and supports the implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards; agrees with the Scottish Government’s long-term aim that imprisonment should be reserved for individuals who pose a risk of serious harm; determines that access to high-quality drug treatment, rehabilitation and recovery services at appropriate points in the justice system, including in prison and police care, is vital; recognises the stigma associated with services and service users and the need to tackle this; supports the transformation of community justice services such as bail supervision and community sentences; reinforces the commitment to continue to improve support for people leaving prison, including access to community services upon liberation, and throughcare; welcomes the decision by the Chief Constable to roll out the carriage of naloxone across Police Scotland and the support of officers to help preserve life and keep people safe; supports the exploration of options to deliver safer drug consumption facilities, within the existing legal framework, to help save lives, and agrees that the development of treatment targets will drive forward the expansion of protective treatment services alongside investment, and that further consultation is needed to gauge public attitudes and explore the limitations of a public health response restricted by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Unless any member objects, I propose to ask a single question on the five Parliamentary Bureau motions. The final question therefore is, that motions S6M-03640 to S6M-03644, in the name of George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, be agreed to.

Motions agreed to,

That the Parliament agrees that the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare (Specified Children) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2022 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/46) be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Financial Limit) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the National Bus Travel Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2022 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Education, Children and Young People Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the legislative consent memorandum in relation to the British Sign Language Bill (UK Legislation).