[S2M-5692.2 (Amendment)] Decision Time — 7 Mar 2007 at 17:02

This looks like the vote on S2M-5692.2

The description in the bulletin on 2007-03-07 is:

*S2M-5692.2 George Lyon: Tackling Alcohol Misuse—As an amendment to motion (S2M-5692) in the name of Mr Kenny MacAskill, leave out from "with concern" to end and insert "the damage excessive drinking can cause to physical and mental health, our communities, our economy, and our way of life; notes the success of the Fife test purchasing pilot and welcomes its proposed rollout to all police forces; welcomes that the vast majority of licensed retailers in the Fife pilot refused to sell alcohol to those under age; believes that the provisions of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 provide a solid foundation for future action to combat problem drinking; notes that this Act already sets out a range of irresponsible drinks promotions in both on-sales and off-sales that will not be permitted when the Act replaces the current licensing regime; welcomes the publication of the updated Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems and the industry partnership agreement, the actions from which represent a significant programme to reduce alcohol misuse; supports the Executive’s commitment to extend the Keep Well initiative as a way of ensuring that those most at risk from the effects of excessive drinking in our deprived communities are offered advice and support; recognises that the problems associated with excessive drinking require action from industry, government and individuals, and notes that changing culture and behaviours will require a long-term collaborative approach where everyone takes responsibility for our society’s excessive consumption." Supported by: Mr Tom McCabe*

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Text Introducing Division:

The fourth question is, that amendment S2M-5692.2, in the name of George Lyon, which seeks to amend motion S2M-5692, in the name of Kenny MacAskill, on tackling alcohol abuse, 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 16094.1%
Green0 70100.0%
Independent1 2180.0%
Lab48 0096.0%
LDem16 0094.1%
SG0 20100.0%
SNP0 23092.0%
SSCUP1 00100.0%
SSP0 0375.0%
Total:66 50493.8%

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