As an amendment to motion S6M-13482 in the name of Douglas Lumsden (Recognising the Contribution of Scotland’s Oil and Gas Industry), leave out from first "that oil" to end and insert "of the highly skilled and internationally recognised workforce in the oil and gas sector and the part that it plays in Scotland’s economy; believes that any responsible government that cares about the workforce and its future, as well as a just transition in regions such as the north east of Scotland and Shetland, and sites such as Grangemouth and Mossmorran, must now plan for a managed energy transition; notes that Scotland has been well positioned twice in terms of natural energy resources, once for North Sea oil and gas and now again for renewables; calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a finalised Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan in summer 2024 that takes an evidence-based and pragmatic approach and ensures that climate compatibility assessment and energy security are properly reflected; understands the clear scientific evidence that there is an urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels globally if the Paris Agreement climate goals are to be met, and that the North Sea is a geologically mature and declining basin; appreciates that a key element of a managed transition must be a fiscal regime for the entire energy sector that provides stability and certainty, protects jobs based in Scotland and incentivises investment in renewables, and believes that the incoming UK administration should invest in a just transition for Scotland's valued oil and gas workforce to a net zero future as North Sea resources decline, and invest in reducing emissions in line with climate commitments."
Result 56 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, June 3, 2024
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 106 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Clare Adamson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 79 for, 34 against, 1 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Supported by: Daniel Johnson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 19 for, 94 against, 1 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Result 7 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote Vote Defeated