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Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026 · Votes to 12 Nov 2026

Amendment · S7M-01881.5 · Session 7

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

Defeated Lodged by Tim Eagle Con Lodged 4 Nov 2026 Debate 5 Nov 2026 1 supporter

Amendment to S7M-01881 Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

The amendment

As an amendment to motion S7M-01881 in the name of Stephen Flynn (Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network), leave out from first “welcomes” to end and insert “recognises the vital role that reliable, affordable and accessible bus services play in connecting communities, supporting businesses and providing access to employment, education and healthcare; recognises the particular importance of bus services to rural and island communities, where they are often an essential lifeline; supports a bus network that encourages competition and innovation, delivers value for money and puts passengers' needs at its heart; recognises the need to ensure that public transport subsidies deliver value for money, and supports the introduction of a dedicated Rural and Small Towns Bus Fund to protect vital services that might otherwise be commercially unviable.”

Vote

1 division
  1. 5 Nov 2026
    Defeated
    24 for, 92 against

Other amendments

4
  1. Defeated
    29 for, 89 against
  2. Carried
    84 for, 34 against
  3. Defeated
    47 for, 69 against
  4. Defeated
    31 for, 86 against

Supporters

1 MSP

Con 1

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Con 1

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In the Official Report

4 contributions mention S7M-01881.5
  1. 5 Nov 2026
    Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network
    Katy Clark Lab Meeting of the Parliament

    I call Tim Eagle to speak to and move amendment S7M-01881.5.15:47

  2. 5 Nov 2026
    Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network
    Tim Eagle Con Meeting of the Parliament

    To some extent, here we go again, with Stephen Flynn, along with the SNP, announcing more plans, some parts of which I admit that I agree with and some I do not. However, for members who have been in the chamber for a little more than a fe…

  3. 5 Nov 2026
    Decision Time
    Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

    The next question is, that amendment S7M-01881.5, in the name of Tim Eagle, which seeks to amend motion S7M-01881, in the name of Stephen Flynn, on strengthening Scotland’s bus network, be agreed to. Are we agreed?Members: No.

  4. 5 Nov 2026
    Decision Time
    Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

    The result of the division on amendment S7M-01881.5, in the name of Tim Eagle, is: For 24, Against 92, Abstentions 0.Amendment disagreed to.