MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS. Parliamentary Year 2, No. 91, Session 5. Meeting of the Parliament. Wednesday 21 March 2018

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1 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS Parliamentary Year 2, No. 91, Session 5 Meeting of the Parliament Wednesday 21 March 2018 Note: (DT) signifies a decision taken at Decision Time. The meeting opened at 2.00 pm. 1. UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill Stage 3: Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S5M That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limit indicated, that time limit being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress: Groups 1 to 3: 1 hour Groups 4 and 5: 1 hour 30 minutes Groups 6 to 8: 2 hours 25 minutes Groups 9 to 15: 3 hours 50 minutes. 2. UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: The Parliament debated S5M in the name of Fulton MacGregor That the Parliament recognises that 21 March 2018 is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; understands that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and 1

2 rights, and that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set out therein without distinction to race, colour or national origin; notes that racial inequality and racial discrimination continue to be prevalent and, at times, accepted in society, despite the ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination nearly 53 years ago; condemns all forms of racism and racial discrimination in Scotland; notes that the UN has urged taking comprehensive measures to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances; welcomes the publication of the Scottish Government s Race Equality Framework for Scotland and the Race Equality Action Plan , and notes the calls for there to be regular updates on actions taken to fully eradicate racism and racial discrimination in Scotland. 3. Portfolio Questions: Questions on Communities, Social Security and Equalities were answered by a Cabinet Secretary and Ministers. 4. UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill Stage 3: The Bill was considered at Stage 3. The following amendments were agreed to (without division): 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 66, 44, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 16, 17, 59, 60, 63 and 64. The following amendments were agreed to (by division) 15 (For 74, Against 54, Abstentions 0) 23 (For 73, Against 54, Abstentions 0) 24 (For 128, Against 0, Abstentions 0) 2 (For 96, Against 31, Abstentions 0) 4 (For 97, Against 31, Abstentions 0) 41 (For 97, Against 31, Abstentions 0) 43 (For 97, Against 31, Abstentions 0) 58 (For 68, Against 59, Abstentions 0) 61 (For 65, Against 63, Abstentions 0) 62 (For 90, Against 36, Abstentions 0) The following amendments were disagreed to (by division) 14A (For 28, Against 100, Abstentions 0) 14 (For 31, Against 97, Abstentions 0) 18 (For 31, Against 97, Abstentions 0) 19 (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 20 (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 21 (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 22 (For 58, Against 68, Abstentions 0) 26 (For 58, Against 68, Abstentions 0) 27 (For 58, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 28 (For 59, Against 68, Abstentions 0) 29 (For 57, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 37 (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 65 (For 60, Against 68, Abstentions 0) 44A (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 2

3 45 (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) 49 (For 59, Against 68, Abstentions 0) 54 (For 59, Against 69, Abstentions 0) The following amendments were not moved: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Amendment 3 was pre-empted. The Presiding Officer determined, under rule 9.8.5BA that, in his view, no provision of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill related to a protected subject matter. 5. UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill Stage 3: The Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland s Place in Europe (Michael Russell) moved S5M That the Parliament agrees that the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill be passed. The motion was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 95, Against 32, Abstentions 0). 6. Business Motion: Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S5M That the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for Thursday 22 March delete 2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Building Greater Fairness in the Workplace and insert 2.30 pm Ministerial Statement: Update on Major Infrastructure Projects followed by Scottish Government Debate: Building Greater Fairness in the Workplace 7. Business Motion: Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S5M That the Parliament agrees (a) the following programme of business Tuesday 27 March pm Time for Reflection followed by Topical Questions (if selected) 3

4 followed by Ministerial Statement: Fair Start Scotland: Launching Scotland s New Employment Support Service and Welcoming the Opportunity for Better Integration and Alignment followed by Local Government and Communities Committee Debate: City Regions - Deal or No Deal? Wednesday 28 March pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Finance and the Constitution; Economy, Jobs and Fair Work followed by Scottish Green Party Business Thursday 29 March am Parliamentary Bureau Motions am General Questions pm First Minister s Questions 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Ministerial Statement: Every Child, Every Chance: Scotland s First Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland s Support for the (UNESCO) Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage followed by Stage 1 Debate: Housing (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill 4

5 followed by Legislative Consent Motion: Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill UK Legislation Tuesday 17 April pm Time for Reflection followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business Wednesday 18 April pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; Rural Economy and Connectivity followed by Scottish Government Business Thursday 19 April am Parliamentary Bureau Motions am General Questions 5

6 12.00 pm First Minister s Questions 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business and (b) that, in relation to First Minister s Questions on 29 March 2018, in rule , insert at end and may provide an opportunity for Party Leaders or their representatives to question the First Minister. 8. Business Motion: Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S5M That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 14 September Business Motion: Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S5M That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Relief from Additional Amount) (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 27 April Parliamentary Bureau Motions: Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S5M-11164: Committee Meeting Times That the Parliament agrees that, under Rule B of Standing Orders, the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee can meet, if necessary, at the same time as a meeting of the Parliament from am to 12 noon on 19 April for the purpose of meeting with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. S5M-11165: Designation of Lead Committee That the Parliament agrees that the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the legislative consent memorandum in relation to the Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill (UK Legislation). S5M-11166: Designation of Lead Committee That the Parliament agrees that the Equalities and Human Rights Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. 6

7 S5M-11167: Approval of SSI That the Parliament agrees that the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (Adult Carers and Young Carers: Identification of Outcomes and Needs for Support) Regulations 2018 [draft] be approved. S5M-11168: Approval of SSI That the Parliament agrees that the Community Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 [draft] be approved. The motions were agreed to (DT). 11. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 5 and 10 as noted above. The meeting closed at 7.32 pm. P E Grice Clerk of the Parliament 21 March

8 Appendix (Note: this Appendix does not form part of the Minutes) Committee Reports The following reports were published on 21 March 2018: Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 13th Report 2018 (Session 5) Subordinate legislation considered at the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee on 20 March 2018 (SP Paper 295) Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 14th Report 2018 (Session 5) Scottish Crown Estate Bill at Stage 1 (SP Paper 297) Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, 4th Report 2018 (Session 5) Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill (LCM(S5)14) (SP Paper 294) Other Documents The following document was laid before the Parliament on 21 March 2018 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure Scottish Public Services Ombudsman: Compendium of Case Reports for March 2018 SPSO/2018/03 laid under Sections 15(1) and 15(1A) of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act

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