Boosting the Economy

The amendment

As an amendment to motion S4M-11993 in the name of John Swinney (Boosting the Economy), leave out from "the actions" to end and insert "that the UK’s economic growth continues to be among the highest of major developed world economies; believes that measures taken by the UK Government, such as cutting employer national insurance contributions and maintaining the lowest level of corporation tax in the G7, are providing considerable benefits to Scottish businesses, and calls on the Scottish Government to reduce the burden on business by ensuring that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is introduced in a way that is conducive to economic growth and by extending existing rates relief schemes to ensure that Scotland is a more competitive location to do business."

1. 8 Jan 2015
   Boosting the Economy

   S4M-11993.4
   Defeated

   15 for, 95 against

1. S4M-11993.1
   Boosting the Economy

   Willie Rennie LD Lodged 7 Jan 2015
   No recorded vote
2. S4M-11993.2
   Boosting the Economy

   Patrick Harvie Green Lodged 7 Jan 2015
   No recorded vote
3. S4M-11993.3
   Boosting the Economy

   Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 7 Jan 2015
   Defeated

   31 for, 64 against

No MSP has added their name to this amendment.

1. 8 Jan 2015
   Decision Time

   Elaine Smith Lab Meeting of the Parliament

   The next question is that amendment S4M-11993.4, in the name of Gavin Brown, which seeks to amend motion S4M-11993, in the name of John Swinney, on boosting the economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.