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Scottish Parliament: Chamber Minutes Vol 3, no 70
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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting of the Parliament
Vol 3, No 70
Thursday 2 May 2002
Note: (DT) signifies a decision taken at Decision Time
The meeting opened at 9.30 am.
1. Powers of the Parliament: John Swinney moved S1M-3052—That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Executive has not delivered the improvements in public services expected by the Scottish people; believes that the people of Scotland deserve better, and recognises that only with the full powers of independence will the Parliament have the ability to tackle and overcome Scotland’s core economic and social problems.
The Minister for Parliamentary Business moved amendment S1M-3052.1 to motion S1M-3052—
Leave out from "Scottish Executive" to end and insert—
"devolution settlement is right for Scotland, that wide powers have been devolved to the Scottish Executive and the Parliament and endorsed by Scottish voters in a referendum, that full use is being made of these powers to deliver the policies set out in the Programme for Government, and that these powers can deliver real improvements in the public services and help secure a strong and competitive economy."
After debate, the amendment was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 62, Against 41, Abstentions 0).
The motion, as amended, was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 62, Against 43, Abstentions 0).
Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament notes that the devolution settlement is right for Scotland, that wide powers have been devolved to the Scottish Executive and the Parliament and endorsed by Scottish voters in a referendum, that full use is being made of these powers to deliver the policies set out in the Programme for Government, and that these powers can deliver real improvements in the public services and help secure a strong and competitive economy.
2. Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill – Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3057—That the Parliament agrees that, at Stage 3 of the Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill, debate on each part of the proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion by the time-limits indicated (each time-limit being calculated from when Stage 3 begins and excluding any periods when the meeting is suspended)—
Groups 1 and 2 – no later than 1 hour
Motion to pass the Bill – no later than 1 hour 30 minutes
The motion was agreed to.
3. Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3055—That the Parliament agrees—
the following programme of business—
Wednesday 8 May 2002
2.30 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Executive Debate on Sustainable Development – Meeting the Needs
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business – debate on the subject of S1M-2966 Margaret Smith: World Asthma Day, 7 May 2002
Thursday 9 May 2002
9.30 am Social Justice Committee Debate on the Voluntary Sector
followed by Business Motion
followed by Ministerial Statement on New National Qualifications
2.30 pm Question Time
3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time
3.30 pm Executive Debate on Action to Recruit, Retain and Value Nurses
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business
Wednesday 15 May 2002
2.30 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Executive Business
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business
Thursday 16 May 2002
9.30 am Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business
followed by Business Motion
2.30 pm Question Time
3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time
3.30 pm Executive Business
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business
and (b) that Stage 1 of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill be completed by 27 June 2002
The motion was agreed to.
4. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers.
5. Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill – Stage 3: The Bill was considered at Stage 3.
The following amendments were agreed to without division: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
Other amendments were not moved.
6. Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill – Stage 3: The Minister for Education and Young People moved S1M-2996—That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill be passed.
After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT).
7. Motion without Notice: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved without notice that SIM-3066 be taken at this meeting of Parliament.
The motion was agreed to.
8. Decision Time: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved SIM-3066—That the Parliament agrees under Rule 11.2.4 of the Standing Orders that Decision Time on Thursday 2 May 2002 be taken at 4.21 pm.
The motion was agreed to.
9. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 1 and 6 as noted above.
10. Current Situation in the Middle East: The Parliament debated S1M-3002 in the name of Alasdair Morgan—That the Parliament expresses its deep concern about the situation in the Middle East; recognises the key role of the United Nations and the rule of international law, and affirms that the immediate cessation of violence, the recognition and protection of human rights and the need for negotiation are essential in order to secure just and long lasting peace in the region.
11. Motion without Notice: Alasdair Morgan moved without notice that, under Rule 8.14.3, the debate be extended until 5.45 pm.
The motion was agreed to.
The meeting closed at 5.22 pm.
P E Grice
Clerk of the Parliament
2 May 2002
Meeting of the Parliament
Vol 3, No 70
Thursday 2 May 2002
Note: (DT) signifies a decision taken at Decision Time
The meeting opened at 9.30 am.
1. Powers of the Parliament: John Swinney moved S1M-3052—That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Executive has not delivered the improvements in public services expected by the Scottish people; believes that the people of Scotland deserve better, and recognises that only with the full powers of independence will the Parliament have the ability to tackle and overcome Scotland’s core economic and social problems.
The Minister for Parliamentary Business moved amendment S1M-3052.1 to motion S1M-3052—
Leave out from "Scottish Executive" to end and insert—
"devolution settlement is right for Scotland, that wide powers have been devolved to the Scottish Executive and the Parliament and endorsed by Scottish voters in a referendum, that full use is being made of these powers to deliver the policies set out in the Programme for Government, and that these powers can deliver real improvements in the public services and help secure a strong and competitive economy."
After debate, the amendment was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 62, Against 41, Abstentions 0).
The motion, as amended, was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 62, Against 43, Abstentions 0).
Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament notes that the devolution settlement is right for Scotland, that wide powers have been devolved to the Scottish Executive and the Parliament and endorsed by Scottish voters in a referendum, that full use is being made of these powers to deliver the policies set out in the Programme for Government, and that these powers can deliver real improvements in the public services and help secure a strong and competitive economy.
2. Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill – Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3057—That the Parliament agrees that, at Stage 3 of the Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill, debate on each part of the proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion by the time-limits indicated (each time-limit being calculated from when Stage 3 begins and excluding any periods when the meeting is suspended)—
Groups 1 and 2 – no later than 1 hour
Motion to pass the Bill – no later than 1 hour 30 minutes
The motion was agreed to.
3. Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3055—That the Parliament agrees—
the following programme of business—
Wednesday 8 May 2002
2.30 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Executive Debate on Sustainable Development – Meeting the Needs
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business – debate on the subject of S1M-2966 Margaret Smith: World Asthma Day, 7 May 2002
Thursday 9 May 2002
9.30 am Social Justice Committee Debate on the Voluntary Sector
followed by Business Motion
followed by Ministerial Statement on New National Qualifications
2.30 pm Question Time
3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time
3.30 pm Executive Debate on Action to Recruit, Retain and Value Nurses
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business
Wednesday 15 May 2002
2.30 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Executive Business
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business
Thursday 16 May 2002
9.30 am Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business
followed by Business Motion
2.30 pm Question Time
3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time
3.30 pm Executive Business
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business
and (b) that Stage 1 of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill be completed by 27 June 2002
The motion was agreed to.
4. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers.
5. Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill – Stage 3: The Bill was considered at Stage 3.
The following amendments were agreed to without division: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
Other amendments were not moved.
6. Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill – Stage 3: The Minister for Education and Young People moved S1M-2996—That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill be passed.
After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT).
7. Motion without Notice: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved without notice that SIM-3066 be taken at this meeting of Parliament.
The motion was agreed to.
8. Decision Time: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved SIM-3066—That the Parliament agrees under Rule 11.2.4 of the Standing Orders that Decision Time on Thursday 2 May 2002 be taken at 4.21 pm.
The motion was agreed to.
9. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 1 and 6 as noted above.
10. Current Situation in the Middle East: The Parliament debated S1M-3002 in the name of Alasdair Morgan—That the Parliament expresses its deep concern about the situation in the Middle East; recognises the key role of the United Nations and the rule of international law, and affirms that the immediate cessation of violence, the recognition and protection of human rights and the need for negotiation are essential in order to secure just and long lasting peace in the region.
11. Motion without Notice: Alasdair Morgan moved without notice that, under Rule 8.14.3, the debate be extended until 5.45 pm.
The motion was agreed to.
The meeting closed at 5.22 pm.
P E Grice
Clerk of the Parliament
2 May 2002
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