Amendment · S6M-16657.3 · Session 6
Scotland’s Renewable Future
Amendment to S6M-16657 Scotland’s Renewable Future
The amendment
As an amendment to motion S6M-16657 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Renewable Future), leave out from “rejects” to end and insert “recognises the importance of renewable energy in Scotland’s future, but believes that a balanced energy mix, including investment in new nuclear power, such as small modular reactors, is essential to ensuring a secure, clean and affordable energy source by reducing the country’s reliance on foreign energy and creating a reliable energy supply for the UK; acknowledges that nuclear power is a proven, low-carbon energy source that operates independently of weather conditions, complementing the variability of renewables and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels; notes that, while renewables will play a central role in Scotland’s energy transition, they alone cannot provide the constant, stable supply required to meet demand; acknowledges that Scotland’s oil and gas sector has been a cornerstone of the UK’s energy security and economy for decades and will continue to play a crucial role in providing reliable energy, supporting skilled jobs and driving investment in clean energy innovation; recognises the vital contribution of energy companies in leading the transition to a cleaner future through investments in emerging technologies that will underpin net zero goals while maintaining energy resilience; notes that, whilst new renewable and electrical infrastructure is needed, the right of communities to object must be respected, with wind turbines, battery energy storage systems, pylons and other infrastructure only being built where it has the express consent of residents; calls for an energy strategy that embraces renewables, nuclear and the managed use of domestic oil and gas to ensure affordable, stable and low-carbon energy for Scotland’s households and businesses, and welcomes the economic and employment opportunities that a broad-based energy mix will bring to Scotland.”
Vote
1 division- 4 Mar 2025Defeated29 for, 89 against
Other amendments
2Supporters
No MSP has added their name to this amendment.
In the Official Report
5 contributions mention S6M-16657.3-
4 Mar 2025Scotland’s Renewable Future
I remind members who have not yet pressed their request-to-speak buttons but who intend to speak in the debate to press their request-to-speak buttons. I call Douglas Lumsden to speak to and to move amendment S6M-16657.3. 15:21
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4 Mar 2025Scotland’s Renewable Future
It is shameful that the minister is laughing at the people who have come down here to protest today. Interruption. Only the Scottish Conservatives are standing up for the oil and gas sector. Only the Scottish Conservatives believe that we …
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4 Mar 2025Decision Time
There are five questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that if the amendment in the name of Douglas Lumsden is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Sarah Boyack will fall. The first question is, that amendm…
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4 Mar 2025Decision Time
We come to the vote on amendment S6M-16657.3, in the name of Douglas Lumsden. Members should cast their votes now. For Balfour, Jeremy (Lothian) (Con) Briggs, Miles (Lothian) (Con) Burnett, Alexander (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Carlaw, Jack…
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4 Mar 2025Decision Time
The result of the division on amendment S6M-16657.3, in the name of Douglas Lumsden, is: For 29, Against 89, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.