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Motion · S6M-20518 · 21 Jan 2026

Recognising the Economic Contribution of Scottish Professional Football

Lodged by Neil Bibby (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the report recently published by the Fraser of Allander Institute, and commissioned by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL), which explored the impact of football on Scotland's economy, understands that the professional men's and women's game, alongside the national teams and including fan spending, generated £820 million during the 2023-24 season; further understands that attendance at professional matches that season topped 6.8 million; notes the finding that the economic activity of the professional football sector supports 9,245 full-time equivalent jobs and made a contribution of £545 million in gross value added to the economy, and considers that it is clear that football is not just intrinsic to Scotland's culture and society, but is crucial to the economy as well.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.