Scottish Parliament – June 2, 2026 – 5.2.2
Summer of Sport (Amendment 1)
Result
✅ Motion approved without vote.
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Motion
Motion type: Amendment(?)
The first question is, that amendment S7M-00208.1, in the name of Jackie Baillie, which seeks to amend motion S7M-00208, in the name of Maree Todd, on summer of sport, be agreed to. S7M-00208.1: As an amendment to motion S7M-00208 in the name of Maree Todd (Summer of Sport), insert at end ", and calls on the Scottish Government to publish a plan and timetable for the provision of free swimming lessons for every primary school child.”
Original motion(S7M-00208): That the Parliament welcomes Scotland’s Summer of Sport programme, which aims to capitalise on the landmark summer of international sport taking place this year, with Scotland’s men’s football team competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in July;
recognises that it will provide opportunities for children and young people to take part in free and low-cost activities across the country;
believes that providing positive, inclusive and inspiring sporting experiences for children and young people is one of the best things the people of Scotland can do to support physical, mental, and social health, and hopes that these experiences will encourage lifelong participation in sport, whether through playing, or as future captains, coaches and volunteers across the sporting sector.
Original motion(S7M-00208): That the Parliament welcomes Scotland’s Summer of Sport programme, which aims to capitalise on the landmark summer of international sport taking place this year, with Scotland’s men’s football team competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in July;
recognises that it will provide opportunities for children and young people to take part in free and low-cost activities across the country;
believes that providing positive, inclusive and inspiring sporting experiences for children and young people is one of the best things the people of Scotland can do to support physical, mental, and social health, and hopes that these experiences will encourage lifelong participation in sport, whether through playing, or as future captains, coaches and volunteers across the sporting sector.
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