Growing Scotland’s Economy (Amendment 1)
The next question is, that amendment S6M-19895.1, in the name of Lorna Slater, which seeks to amend motion S6M-19895, in the name of Craig Hoy, on growing Scotland’s economy, be agreed to. Are we agreed?
S6M-19895.1: As an amendment to motion S6M-19895 in the name of Craig Hoy (Growing Scotland&rsquo;s Economy), leave out from first "believes" to end and insert "calls on the UK Government to deliver a budget that supports a fairer, greener economy for Scotland by introducing an annual wealth tax on the wealthiest 1% of households in the UK, raising between &pound;70 billion and &pound;130 billion a year, to invest in communities, public services and climate action across Scotland, including reducing the cost of energy and other essentials for those who are struggling with the cost of living and inflation."

Original motion(S6M-19895):
That the Parliament&nbsp;believes that&nbsp;the UK Budget should be an opportunity to promote economic growth, deliverinvestment in Scotland and address the alarming increase in economicinactivity; recognises the importance of backing working households, easingcost pressures and protecting Scotland&rsquo;s rural economy; believes that endingthe Energy Profits Levy is essential to secure investment in the North Sea;emphasises that the&nbsp;UK Labour administration&rsquo;s&nbsp;tax rises on family farms and small businesses are deeply damaging and should be reversed, andwarns against further tax rises; calls on the Scottish Government to prioritisegrowth with measures to improve productivity, support small businesses, tacklesoaring welfare costs and strengthen Scotland&rsquo;s fiscal position, and believes that both of Scotland&rsquo;s governments must urgently prioritise economic stability, investment and opportunity as thefoundations of sustainable public services within the UK.

Original motion(S6M-19895):
That the Parliament&nbsp;believes that&nbsp;the UK Budget should be an opportunity to promote economic growth, deliverinvestment in Scotland and address the alarming increase in economicinactivity; recognises the importance of backing working households, easingcost pressures and protecting Scotland&rsquo;s rural economy; believes that endingthe Energy Profits Levy is essential to secure investment in the North Sea;emphasises that the&nbsp;UK Labour administration&rsquo;s&nbsp;tax rises on family farms and small businesses are deeply damaging and should be reversed, andwarns against further tax rises; calls on the Scottish Government to prioritisegrowth with measures to improve productivity, support small businesses, tacklesoaring welfare costs and strengthen Scotland&rsquo;s fiscal position, and believes that both of Scotland&rsquo;s governments must urgently prioritise economic stability, investment and opportunity as thefoundations of sustainable public services within the UK.