 Mae gwaith i ddweud ymwyngoedd ymwneud ymwneud yr ystudydd 6177 i gyr directlyio George Adam i saith'r Rhyf ymwyngoedd yma o'r Cysyllty Ffwrddolau Llywodraeth Llywodraethu o'r myddol ymhyngor. Gwaith ymwyngor ymwneud ymwyngoedd Ieithfawr Mrymysigol, wrth i'r ryfyn ymddynt â'r syniadau yn gweithio. Rwyf i ei Liangllianniad o'r cyhoedd hynny â'r cyhoedd a'r amwyngor. I move the motion just to say a few words initially with regards to this bill itself. Presiding Officer, it is imperative that this legislation is treated as urgently so that it can ensure that the important protections are in place for people who rent their home before cost rises impact their finances by the end of October this year. We are dealing with a difficult issue as things have moved on, and it's important that this place actually does something to support those in our communities that need that support. I would like to leave it at that stage at this stage, Presiding Officer, and propose that we take this as the emergency legislation. I move that we do not support the suspension of standing orders. The Scottish Government has insisted on enforcing an emergency legislation timetable with regard to the cost of living tenant protection Scotland bill. This has now meant that MSPs only saw the content of the bill late last night, leaving little time ahead of the committee meeting this morning and before being expected to debate and also vote on the general principles today. Prior to the introduction of Covid-19 emergency legislation, consultation was indeed undertaken with sectors that will be directly impacted. That has now not been the case in relation to this bill. The Scottish housing market is complex and unintended consequences are going to be clear from this bill. The decision by SNP Green Ministers has been made without any consultation with the sector representative bodies and has resulted in much frantic activity since the announcement was made by the First Minister to assess the negative impacts of the bill. I hope that Parliament will consider that we need an opportunity to properly look at this bill and look at the impact. The process that this bill has been introduced to Parliament under is unacceptable and flawed, and it has looked to bypass any in-depth scrutiny that Parliament can provide and organisations and businesses that will be impacted are highlighting to us all. I therefore ask members and ministers if they will provide the opportunity for MSPs to have the same opportunity as the emergency Covid legislation to look at this bill in more in-depth detail. I urge members today to vote against the suspension of standing orders. As I said earlier, it is imperative that we have this legislation. It is treated as urgently because of the impacts that people's finances could have at the end of October 2022. I find what Mr Briggs has stated is the fact that we cannot win in this scenario. Last week, one of his colleagues accused us of sharing the bill with the sector, and now they are saying that we are not actually talking to anyone whatsoever. We cannot have it both ways. I find it quite strange that they would use that tactic. Call me a cynic, Presiding Officer, but I do not believe that they believe in the legislation to start with, and I think that that is the fundamental difference between us. As I can go on to some of the detail here, as households in the rented sector, especially those in lower incomes—no, I think that you should listen about people in lower incomes, Mr Simpson—generally pay more for their income on housing costs than owner occupiers. They have higher rates of income poverty and child poverty. Economic analysis suggests that additional measures are necessary to protect renters. The measures in the bill are intended to offer protection to tenants in recognition of the particular issues that will affect people who rent their homes as a result of the cost of living crisis, incidentally created by the Tory Government. Given the urgency of the situation, we consider the provision that needs to come into force before winter, given the rise in fuel costs and the significant impact that we will have on households in rented sectors. Our announcement, one month ahead of bringing emergency measures to Parliament, ensures that our intentions are well known and allowing time for people to adjust their behaviour. The proposed changes are needed urgently, Presiding Officer, to ensure that we protect tenants from the disproportionate wealth and financial stress that the cost of living crisis has put on them. Any delay could have a terrible impact on our communities, and that would be devastating for the many households throughout Scotland. The point of order for you is the chair. Whether or not the Scottish Parliament has provided all members across the Parliament that this legislation is indeed ECHR protocol 1, article 1 compliant, and also there are rumours that there is likely to now face a legal challenge because of this legislation. So I wondered if the Scottish Government, given that we have previously also seen poor legislation face a legal challenge, where ministers have let Parliament know on that as well? Thank you, Mr Briggs. I can confirm that I have published my statement to the effect that the bill is within the legislative competence of this Parliament. I was just wondering if it would be possible to check to see if everyone can get on to blue jeans, because I am getting notification from some of our team that they are not able to get on. Thank you, Ms Dunbar. I will confirm that that is indeed the case. The question is that motion 6177, in the name of George Adam, on the cost of living 10 in protection Scotland bill, emergency bill be agreed, are we all agreed? The Parliament is not agreed, therefore we will move to vote and there will be a short suspension to allow members to access the digital voting system. The question is that motion 6177, in the name of George Adam, on the cost of living 10 in protection Scotland bill, emergency bill be agreed, and members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed. Point of order, Jenny Gilruth. I can connect to the platform and I would have voted yes. Thank you. We will ensure that it is recorded. The result of the vote on motion 6177, in the name of George Adam, is yes, 86, no, 28. There were no abstentions. The motion is therefore agreed. The next item of business is topical questions in order to get in as many members as possible. Short answer sink questions and responses would be appreciated. At question number one, I will allow a moment.