The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

The amendment

As an amendment to motion S7M-01962 in the name of Màiri McAllan (The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland), leave out from "opposes" to end and insert "expresses concern regarding the BBC's proposal to close the linear BBC Scotland channel and to discontinue Reporting Scotland: News at Seven; recognises the importance of public service broadcasting, trusted journalism and investment in Scotland's creative industries; notes changing audience viewing and listening habits and the increasing use of digital and on-demand services; believes that the BBC should continue to support the production of high-quality news, current affairs and other programming in Scotland, reflecting the diverse experiences of communities across the country; further believes that locally- and regionally-based news gathering, reporting and regional news bulletins are essential to ensuring that communities across Scotland are properly represented in public service broadcasting; recognises the cultural importance of Gaelic broadcasting and the need for sustainable support for Gaelic-language media; further recognises the vital role of the BBC World Service in providing trusted and independent news to audiences across the world; believes that the BBC must continue to deliver value for licence fee payers while maintaining high-quality public service content; recognises the opportunity presented by the Charter Review process to strengthen accountability and representation for Scotland within the BBC, and believes that any future permanent BBC Charter should be subject to ratification by the Scottish Parliament."

1. 10 Nov 2026
   The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

   S7M-01962.2
   Defeated

   9 for, 109 against

1. S7M-01962.1
   The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

   Katherine Sangster Lab Lodged 9 Nov 2026
   Defeated

   26 for, 93 against
2. S7M-01962.3
   The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

   Victor Currie Reform Lodged 9 Nov 2026
   Defeated

   14 for, 105 against
3. S7M-01962.4
   The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

   Q Manivannan Green Lodged 9 Nov 2026
   Carried

   78 for, 39 against
4. S7M-01962.5
   The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

   Murdo Fraser Con Lodged 9 Nov 2026
   Defeated

   48 for, 69 against

No MSP has added their name to this amendment.

1. 10 Nov 2026
   BBC and Public Service Broadcasting

   Katy Clark Lab Meeting of the Parliament

   We are tight for time. I call David Green to speak to and move amendment S7M-01962.2, for up to four minutes.16:46
2. 10 Nov 2026
   BBC and Public Service Broadcasting

   David Green LD Meeting of the Parliament

   It should be about trusted journalism, local voices, programmes being made in Scotland and coverage that reflects not just Scotland but these islands and our place in the world.I move amendment S7M-01962.2, to leave out from “opposes” to e…
3. 10 Nov 2026
   Decision Time

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   The next question is, that amendment S7M-01962.2, in the name of David Green, which seeks to amend motion S7M-01962, in the name of Màiri McAllan, on the BBC and public service broadcasting in Scotland, be agreed to. Are we agreed?Members:…
4. 10 Nov 2026
   Decision Time

   Kenneth Gibson Meeting of the Parliament

   The result of the division on amendment S7M-01962.2, in the name of David Green, is: For 9, Against 109, Abstentions 0.Amendment disagreed to.