Motion · S6M-20235 · 17 Dec 2025
Scotland's Flood Defences
Lodged by Craig Hoy (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party)
Members' Business Motion 21 supporters
The motion
That the Parliament notes proposals for a number of flood defence schemes across Scotland, including in the South Scotland region; considers the impact and pressure caused by climate change on coastal and rural communities; recognises reported public concerns about the design and costs of flood defence projects, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government and local authorities to fully consult with local communities, partners, businesses, organisations and other stakeholders during the appraisal and consenting process.
Supporters (21)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 30 Dec 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 30 Dec 2025
- Alexander Stewart 30 Dec 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 31 Dec 2025
- Douglas Ross 31 Dec 2025
- Tim Eagle Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 4 Jan 2026
- Sandesh Gulhane 4 Jan 2026
- Annie Wells 4 Jan 2026
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Jan 2026
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Jan 2026
- Pam Gosal 5 Jan 2026
- Roz McCall 5 Jan 2026
- Edward Mountain 5 Jan 2026
- Liz Smith 5 Jan 2026
- Brian Whittle 5 Jan 2026
- Willie Rennie Scottish Liberal Democrats 6 Jan 2026
- Tess White 6 Jan 2026
- Sharon Dowey 7 Jan 2026
- Sue Webber 7 Jan 2026
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 9 Jan 2026
- Douglas Lumsden 14 Jan 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.