There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-13679.2, in the name of Murdo Fraser, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, be agreed to.

Are we agreed?

Members: No.

There will be a division. There will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system.

Meeting suspended.

On resuming—

The question is, that amendment S6M-13679.2, in the name of Murdo Fraser, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, be agreed to. Members should cast their votes now.

The vote is closed.

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect. I would have voted no.

Thank you, Ms Harper. We will ensure that that is recorded.

I note that Sue Webber would like to make a point of order, but I can confirm that her vote has been recorded.

Thank you, Presiding Officer.

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to connect. I would have voted no.

Thank you, Mr Gray. We will ensure that that is recorded.

The result of the division on amendment S6M-13679.2, in the name of Murdo Fraser, is: For 29, Against 88, Abstentions 0.

Amendment disagreed to.

The next question is, that amendment S6M-13679.3, in the name of Daniel Johnson, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members::

No.

There will be a division.

The vote is closed.

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am not sure whether my vote was counted. I would have voted yes.

I can confirm that your vote was recorded, Mr Mountain.

The result of the division on amendment S6M-13679.3, in the name of Daniel Johnson, is: For 49, Against 67, Abstentions 0.

Amendment disagreed to.

The next question is, that amendment S6M-13679.1, in the name of Maggie Chapman, which seeks to amend motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members::

No.

There will be a division.

The result of the division on amendment S6M-13679.1, in the name of Maggie Chapman, is: For 88, Against 26, Abstentions 0.

Amendment agreed to.

The final question is, that motion S6M-13679, in the name of Kate Forbes, on Scottish Government priorities: growing the economy, as amended, be agreed to.

Motion, as amended, agreed to,

That the Parliament recognises that Scotland’s abundant natural resources and hugely talented people mean that there is opportunity to build a strong, successful and inclusive economy that realises the new opportunities from the transition to net zero and the digital revolution; acknowledges that Scotland’s economic potential can be realised through actions to support entrepreneurs, promote science and technology and ensure that the track record of innovation is translated into new businesses and improvements in productivity in all sectors of the economy; agrees that doing so will build Scotland’s global reputation as a great place to do business, grow exports and secure international and domestic investment; acknowledges the important contribution that community and social enterprises, cooperatives and other not-for-profit structures make to local economies, including local resilience and community wealth building; recognises the need to promote science and technology, but also creative and caring work that sustains Scotland’s society and culture, and agrees that proper investment in the green economy is required to deliver the urgent transformations that are needed to develop an economy that has equality and fairness at its heart.

Members’ business will be published tomorrow, 20 June 2024, as soon as the text is available.