As an amendment to motion S6M-16657 in the name of Gillian Martin (Scotland’s Renewable Future), leave out from "rejects" to end and insert "recognises the huge potential, and progress made, in Scotland to develop renewable energy generation capacity; considers that Scotland has a future as a renewables powerhouse and that this will help with the long-term ambitions to decarbonise Scotland’s energy usage; acknowledges that, to successfully transition to low- and zero-carbon energy sources and deliver energy security, it will require a sustainable generation baseline; considers that nuclear energy is therefore an essential part of the future energy mix, as a highly efficient, zero-emissions source of energy that generates over 20% of the electricity consumed in Scotland; notes that Torness nuclear power station directly supports hundreds of jobs, as well as many more in the wider economy in the region, and welcomes the decision to extend its lifespan; welcomes the support from the UK Government for the next generation of nuclear energy technology and the development of small modular reactors; regrets that Scotland will miss out on these investment and job opportunities due to the Scottish Government’s opposition to new nuclear energy projects, and calls on it to end its outdated ideological opposition to small modular reactors."
Result 46 for, 72 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
No Party Affiliation
Alba Party
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 3, 2025
Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Result 69 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Result 11 for, 33 against, 75 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Defeated