Order, Order.

We turn now to a Stage 2 Vote on SB212, in the name of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. The question is that this Parliament approves the amendments to the The Made in Scotland (Scotland) Bill.

Members are reminded to vote For/Against/Abstain. Attempts to stylise a vote may result in it not being counted. Where there is mix-up with an alternative voting style, this shall also be accepted.

The Made in Scotland (Scotland) Bill

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for the usage of a government sanctioned Made in Scotland label of manufacture and Made in Scotland campaign.

Section 1: Interpretations

(1) The term “Scottish goods,” refers to all goods which were primarily manufactured in Scotland.

Section 2: Made in Scotland

(1) The relevant Cabinet Secretary shall be compelled to make provision for the regulation and distribution of Made in Scotland labels for Scottish goods to both private and public businesses.

(2) Made in Scotland labels shall be composed of a plaid background, stating, "Made in Scotland | Dèanta an Alba". Individual manufacturers may make additional modifications to their respective labels, should they still satisfy said requirements.

(3) Scottish manufacturers shall be compelled to adopt and utilize Made in Scotland labels by the year 2025.

(4) The relevant Cabinet Secretary shall be obligated to launch a Made in Scotland campaign by the year 2025, promoting Scottish heritage and business both domestically and internationally.

Section 3: Domestic and International Recognition

(1) The Scottish Government is compelled to negotiate with the British Government for the recognition of the Made in Scotland label within the United Kingdom.

(2) The Scottish Government is compelled to negotiate with the British Government for the recognition of the Made in Scotland label internationally.

Section 4: Commencement

(1) This act shall come into force two months after receiving Royal Assent.

Section 5: Short Title

(1) This act may be cited as the Made in Scotland (Scotland) Bill.

This bill was submitted by Nick_Clegg_MP on behalf of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Opening Speech:

This bill aims to accomplish a several tasks. That being the promotion of Scottish Culture, Business, and Industry. Both across the United Kingdom and world as a whole, Scotland seems to go unknown. But this is an initiative which can enable Scotland to put her best foot forward to the world. Not only does it provide for the creation of labels for Scottish projects, but rather, the initiation of a cultural Made in Scotland campaign as a whole. In essence, with the aim to export our culture, ideas, and outlook to the entire world, in turn, with hopes of one day becoming a cultural epicenter of the world.

Link to Stage 1 Debate

Amendments

A01 - in the name of u/t2boys:

Omit Section 3

Lib Dems are currently in govt they can already do this, and if they are out of government do we want to set a precedent of forcing governments to negotiate against their will?

Voting on this item of Business ends with the close of Business on November 4th, at 10 pm BST.