As an amendment to motion S5M-20625 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Recognising Scotland in Europe), leave out from “as a symbol of membership” to end and insert "in recognition of membership of the European Union; continues to welcome and value EU citizens who have made their home in Scotland and the huge contribution that they make; recognises the importance of the future relationship within the family of European nations and the important role that the Scottish Parliament has in fostering that; notes the explanation brought forward by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) as to why it took the decision to stop flying the flag of the European Union, and recognises that such decisions are best made by the SPCB operating on a non-partisan basis."
Result 54 for, 63 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Independent
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Supported by: Ben Macpherson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Result 63 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Result 54 for, 63 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Defeated