Video summary
The video captures a formal parliamentary session where voting procedures were finalized after several members encountered technical difficulties with their electronic voting systems. Despite these glitches, which caused some confusion and light-hearted exchanges among the representatives, the presiding officer ensured that all votes were accurately recorded. The atmosphere remained professional yet occasionally lighthearted, particularly when members like Kate Forbes apologized for their technology failing before confirming their support for a proposal, while others expressed regret over being unable to cast their intended "no" votes due to connectivity issues.
The session proceeded with a series of amendments, starting with Amendment 469.2 proposed by Paul Wheelhouse, which received significant support and was agreed upon with sixty-five votes in favor against fifty-three. However, subsequent amendments faced varying levels of rejection; Amendment 469.1 by Amanda Burgon and Amendment 469.3 by Maggie Chapman were both decisively rejected, receiving overwhelming "no" votes of ninety-four and one hundred four respectively. Similarly, Amendment 469.5 by Steven Kerr failed to pass with seventy-eight votes against it, though it did garner some abstentions, indicating a divided opinion on the matter among the assembly members.
Following the rejection of several amendments, the parliament moved forward to approve Amendment 469.4 by Willie Paterson without opposition, marking a moment of consensus in an otherwise contentious series of votes. The session then addressed Motion 469 as amended, which focused on achieving a sustainable prison population; this motion passed with a clear majority of eighty-nine votes to thirty-one, demonstrating strong agreement on the need for reform in this area. Additionally, motions regarding the Scottish Commission for Public Audit and committee memberships were unanimously agreed upon, reflecting broad agreement on administrative and structural issues within the council.
The proceedings concluded with the transition to members' business, where representatives were reminded to maintain quietness as they left the gallery to ensure a smooth end to the day's activities. The overall outcome of the session highlighted a mix of contentious debates on specific amendments and areas of strong consensus on broader institutional motions. Ultimately, the parliament successfully navigated technical challenges and diverse opinions to finalize its agenda, leaving the assembly ready to move forward with the approved measures while addressing the rejected proposals for future consideration.
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Voting is closed.
Just Snethen, point of order, Calum
Kerr.
>> Just Snethen, thank you, presiding
officer. I don't think my vote went
through. I would have voted no.
>> Kaukab Stewart.
>> officer, difficulty in voting, but I
would have also voted no.
>> Apologies, I would have also voted no,
but I have had a technical issue.
>> You started something, Kate Forbes.
>> [laughter]
>> Sorry.
Uh yes, uh my technology didn't work, so
I would have voted yes.
>> Votes are recorded.
The result of the vote on amendment
469.2, in the name of Paul Wheelhouse,
is yes, 65, no, 53. The the amendment is
therefore agreed.
The next question is that amendment
469.1, in the name of Amanda Burgon, be
agreed. Are we all agreed?
We're not agreed, please vote now.
>> Voting is closed.
Point of order, Angela Constance.
>> My app wouldn't connect well enough, so
I would have voted no.
>> I trust you. You don't need to show me
the evidence.
The vote is recorded.
The result of voting on amendment 469.1,
in the name of Amanda Bland, is yes, 26,
no, 94. The amendment is therefore not
agreed to. The next question is
amendment 469.3,
in the name of Maggie Chapman, be
agreed. Are we all agreed?
We're not agreed. Please vote now.
>> [clears throat]
>> Voting is closed.
The result of the vote on amendment
469.3 in the name of Maggie Chapman is
yes 16, no 104. The amendment is
therefore not agreed to.
The next question
is amendment 469.5
in the name of Steven Kerr be agreed?
Are we all agreed?
We are not agreed. Please vote now.
>> [laughter]
>> Voting is closed.
The result of vote on amendment 469.5 in
the name of Steven Kerr is yes 26, no
78, 15 abstentions. The amendment is
therefore not agreed to. The next
question is amendment 469.4 in the name
of Willie Paterson to be agreed. Are we
all agreed?
We are all agreed.
Well done.
The next question is a motion 469 in the
name of Neil Gray as amended on
achieving a sustainable prison
population be agreed. Are we all agreed?
We're not agreed. Please vote now.
Voting is closed.
The result of the vote on motion 469
as amended in the name of June Neil Gray
is yes 89, no 31.
The motion as amended is therefore
agreed.
And the next question is a motion 455 in
the name of Stephen Kerr on Scottish
Commission for public audit be agreed.
Are we all agreed?
We are all agreed. I propose to ask a
single question on two parliamentary
bureau motions. Does any member object?
No one objects. Questions and motions
492 on committee membership and 505 on
membership of the Congress of local and
regional authorities of the Council of
Europe in the name of Jamie Hepburn on
behalf of the parliamentary bureau be
agreed.
Are we all agreed?
We are all agreed.
Uh we now move to members business.
Members could be quiet when leaving the
gallery. We'd appreciate it. Thank you.