[S1M-1239] Decision Time — 5 Oct 2000 at 17:01

Kenny MacAskill MP, Lothians abstained

This looks like the vote on S1M-1239

The description in the bulletin on 2000-10-04 is:

*S1M-1239 Mr Kenneth Gibson: Proportional Representation in Local Government-That the Parliament agrees that there is a democratic deficit at the heart of local government and resolves to implement the single transferable vote system of proportional representation for the next local government elections. Supported by: Brian Adam*, Kay Ullrich*, Mr Gil Paterson*, Colin Campbell*

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Text Introducing Division:

As a result, Mr Harding's amendment falls. The sixth question is, that motion S1M-1239, in the name of Kenneth Gibson, as amended, on proportional representation in local government, be agreed to. Are we agreed?

No.

There will be a division.

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Party Summary

Votes by party, red entries are votes against the majority for that party.

What is Turnout? This is measured against the total membership of the party at the time of the vote.

PartyMajority (Aye)Minority (No)AbstentionsTurnout
Con0 18094.7%
Green0 10100.0%
Independent0 12100.0%
Lab54 0098.2%
LDem15 0093.8%
SNP0 03193.9%
SSP0 10100.0%
Total:69 213396.1%

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