Motion · S3M-05475.1 · 11 Jan 2010
Privatisation of British Waterways
The motion
As an amendment to motion S3M-05475 in the name of Stuart McMillan (Privatisation of British Waterways), leave out from first “British Waterways” to end and insert “the British Waterways board is in discussion with HM Treasury and the shareholder executive about creating a new business model for the business that could involve structures such as mutual or third sector but is not privatisation, which is opposed by the board; further notes that, whatever the final outcome, the continued maintenance and protection of the waterways and access to facilities such as the Southbank marina in Kirkintilloch will continue to be an important objective; also notes that the UK Government has stated that it will consult the Scottish Government should the preferred model chosen require changes to the governance of British Waterways’ activities in Scotland, and considers that attempts to suggest that British Waterways is being privatised are mistaken.”
Supporters (16)
- Rhona Brankin 14 Jan 2010
- Charlie Gordon 14 Jan 2010
- James Kelly 14 Jan 2010
- Ken Macintosh 14 Jan 2010
- Paul Martin 14 Jan 2010
- Elaine Murray 14 Jan 2010
- David Stewart 14 Jan 2010
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 15 Jan 2010
- Hugh Henry 15 Jan 2010
- Lewis Macdonald 15 Jan 2010
- Sarah Boyack 18 Jan 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 18 Jan 2010
- Trish Godman 19 Jan 2010
- Rhoda Grant 20 Jan 2010
- Marilyn Livingstone 20 Jan 2010
- Cathie Craigie 21 Jan 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.