Annex Eleven: Weekend 6 voting on final vision statements
Introduction
The voting process to agree the Assembly’s vision is outlined in the main report and summarised within the Weekend 6 report. The results from each of the four voting rounds to create the Assembly vision in Weekend 6 are presented below.
Round 1: Vote on alternative wording of some elements
Points to note:
- 96 members took part in the Round 1 vote (via an online survey).
- Alternative text wording options were voted on for 11 elements of the proposed vision.
Q1 Theme: Young People
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| The Scotland we want to see should provide support, growth opportunities and security for all young people to realise their potential, regardless of their background, and have young people who are physically and mentally healthy and are confident to drive our country forward. | 41.49% 39 |
| The Scotland we want to see should provide support, growth opportunities and security for all young people to realise their potential, regardless of their background. Provide opportunities and education for young people to be physically and mentally healthy, and to be confident to drive our country forward. | 50.00% 47 |
| No preference | 8.51% 8 |
| Total | 94 |
Q2 Theme: Sustainability
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| Scotland should be a country where there is a constitution which guarantees an ecologically sustainable economy protecting our jobs, businesses, national wellbeing and the vulnerable in our society. | 61.05% 58 |
| We want a Bill of Rights which enshrines in law and guarantees the sustainability and responsible balancing of secure environmental, economic and social impacts. We want that law to support local and community infrastructure and enterprises, ensuring we improve national wellbeing and eliminate poverty. | 31.58% 30 |
| No preference | 7.37% 7 |
| Total | 95 |
Q3 Theme: Being socially responsible and taking care of the most vulnerable
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| Scotland should be a country where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. We should encourage everyone to have a sense of personal responsibility which leads to inclusion in our communities, where people treat each other with kindness and look after the most vulnerable. | 56.38% 53 |
| Scotland should be a country where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. The government should enable people to take personal responsibility which leads to inclusion in our communities, where people treat each other with kindness and look after the most vulnerable. | 37.23% 35 |
| No preference | 6.38% 6 |
| Total | 94 |
Q4 Theme: Improvements in the provision of public information
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| Coming up with a variety of ways to share public information that reaches all, it's simple, clear, accurate and timeously. Importance of providing high quality evidence that's not given out before it's ready, can be trusted and it must be checkable. | 37.89% 36 |
| Authorities have a duty to publish information that is valid, accurate, reliable, verifiable and accessible to all. | 57.89% 55 |
| No preference | 4.21% 4 |
| Total | 95 |
Q5 Theme: Public finances
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Do Not Rank | Total | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland should be a country where public finances are fairer and prioritise immediate needs. | 38.30% | 25.53% | 28.72% | 7.45% | ||
| 36 | 24 | 27 | 7 | 94 | 2.10 | |
| Scotland should be a country where decisions about public finances are localised and citizens are actively involved in the process. | 24.47% | 43.62% | 21.28% | 10.64% | ||
| 23 | 41 | 20 | 10 | 94 | 2.04 | |
| Scotland should be a country where public finances are localised and citizens are actively involved in the decision process and in regulating how money is spent | 36.26% | 23.08% | 30.77% | 9.89% | ||
| 33 | 21 | 28 | 9 | 91 | 2.06 |
Q6 Theme: Citizens’ involvement in decision making
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| Scotland should be a country where the Government provides innovative ideas to allow every citizen the opportunity to engage in decision making processes if they choose to, using a multi-faceted, mutually-consentual approach. | 42.11% 40 |
| Scotland should be a country where collaborative decision making takes place through the formation of a fully funded diverse citizens' group with a randomly selected group of Scotland's population, recruiting new people on a fixed term | 51.58% 49 |
| No preference | 6.32% 6 |
| Total | 95 |
Q7 Theme: Protecting the income of low earners
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| In order to achieve a better standard of living and opportunities for all we must invest in accessible, relevant training, support and improved income through a realistic living wage. | 68.42% 65 |
| We should aim to improve low income through a realistic living wage and benefit system. | 28.42% 27 |
| No preference | 3.16% 3 |
| Total | 95 |
Q8 Theme: Devolution of Powers
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| A Scotland that has more powers and works honestly and transparently for the benefit of Scotland and in the interests of all its people. | 40.43% 38 |
| A Scotland that has more powers to make its own decisions and manage its own affairs, that engages cooperatively with the other regions of the UK and internationally, and that works honestly and transparently for the benefit of Scotland and all its people. | 52.13% 49 |
| No preference | 7.45% 7 |
| Total | 94 |
Q9 Theme: An economic recovery that responds to the challenges facing societ
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| The Scotland that we would want to see would be leaders in innovation, with an obligation to invest in people to create jobs, confidence, development and growth | 55.79% 53 |
| The Scotland that we would want to see would build an economy that is sustainable to support individuals and local businesses to reach their potential | 40.00% 38 |
| No preference | 4.21% 4 |
| Total | 95 |
Q10 Theme: The importance of health and well being
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Do Not Rank | Total | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland should be a country where the people should have properly resourced and managed health and social care services, built around individuals and communities, where actions and decisions are taken to benefit society as a whole, without making the services a political bargaining chip. | 37.63% | 18.28% | 31.18% | 12.90% | ||
| 35 | 17 | 29 | 12 | 93 | 2.07 | |
| Scotland should be a country where the people of Scotland have properly resourced and managed health & social care services, built around individuals and communities to achieve good health and wellbeing. | 24.73% | 32.26% | 31.18% | 11.83% | ||
| 23 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 93 | 1.93 | |
| Scotland should be a country where the people of Scotland should have properly resourced and managed health & social care services, built around individuals and communities to achieve good health and wellbeing for all. | 36.17% | 38.30% | 18.09% | 7.45% | ||
| 34 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 94 | 2.20 |
Q11 Theme: Ensuring fairness with equal opportunities for all
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Do Not Rank | Total | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland should be a country where we encourage and support everyone to reach their full potential. By encouraging resilience and supporting everyone in their skills and interests, promoting a positive attitude by adapting the way we educate. Focus on celebrating a variety of ideas and strengths including life and vocational skills, apprenticeships and hands-on experience. Provide fair and equality-driven opportunities for everyone, it's about the whole community working together to educate society for our future. | 47.31% | 20.43% | 23.66% | 8.60% | ||
| 44 | 19 | 22 | 8 | 93 | 2.26 | |
| Scotland should be a country where we encourage and support all citizens to reach their full potential throughout their lives, starting at a younger age to support them in their skills and interests and promoting a positive attitude, adapt the way we educate, moving away from the traditional ways of educating, focusing on and celebrating a variety of ideas and strengths including life skills. Fair opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and academic skills. Give more opportunities to disabled people to get into work and to be able to fulfil themselves. | 28.72% | 29.79% | 30.85% | 10.64% | ||
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 94 | 1.98 | |
| Scotland should be a country where we encourage and support all to reach their full potential and build resilience throughout their lives, starting at a younger age to support everyone in their skills and interests and promoting a positive attitude, adapt the way we educate, focusing on and celebrating a variety of ideas and strengths including life skills, vocational skills, apprenticeships and hands-on experience. Fair opportunities for every child. It's not just the school education, it's about the whole community working together for education and society's future. | 23.40% | 38.30% | 30.85% | 7.45% | ||
| 22 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 94 | 1.92 |
Round 2: Vote on support for each of the 18 elements of the vision statement
Points to note:
- 91 members took part in the Round 2 vote (via an online survey)
- 18 elements were voted on
- 5 elements reached 90% and were included in the proposed vision statement, 4 elements reached less than 85% and were not included in the vision statement. 8 elements reached 85-89%[37] and were put forward for the review process and put to a further Round 3 vote for inclusion in the vision statement. Due to a technical error, one additional element[38] which reached less than 85% was put forward to the review process and voted on in Round 3
- The threshold for consensus on an element was 90% of those who expressed a preference, therefore the percentages in results tables do not include the No Preference responses. The difference between the ‘total’ number of responses and the ‘answered’ responses is the number of No Preferences to the question
Q1 Scotland should be a country where all taxes are simplified and made more proportionate so that everyone is taxed accordingly; taxation is transparent and understandable; measures are introduced to minimise tax avoidance; and companies are incentivised to adopt green values.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 87.64% 78 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 12.36% 11 |
| Total | 89 |
Q2 Scotland should be a country where there is fair housing for all that must protect the most vulnerable, whilst being sustainable and allowing the individual and the community to thrive.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 86.59% 71 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 13.41% 11 |
| Total | 82 |
Q3 Scotland should be a country where we balance our environmental, economic and social impact for the benefit of the country, its citizens and future generations as a sustainable society
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 88.89% 80 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 11.11% 10 |
| Total | 90 |
Q4 Scotland should be a country where we recognise the strong need to raise awareness of poverty and the requirement for people to be supported out of poverty by identifying and removing barriers to employment, education and housing.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 89.16% 74 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 10.84% 9 |
| Total | 83 |
Q5 In the Scotland we want to build, citizens must be able to be more directly involved in governing the country with compassion, for all its people. To ensure greater fairness requires maximum consensus. The people of Scotland must be involved, to increase transparency & understanding of decisions and to make government, at all levels, more accountable.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 83.75% 67 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 16.25% 13 |
| Total | 80 |
Q6 Scotland should be a country where the people and government communicate with each other respectfully; whilst working together with concise and factual information, based on openness and accountability. More engagement between all involved enables the people of Scotland to play their part.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 86.05% 74 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 13.95% 12 |
| Total | 86 |
Q7 The Scotland we want to see should lead with integrity, honesty, humility and transparency, in a self-sufficient and innovative way, and actively include the people of Scotland in decision making.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 93.10% 81 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 6.90% 6 |
| Total | 87 |
Q8 Authorities have a duty to publish information that is valid, accurate, reliable, verifiable and accessible to all.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 92.05% 81 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 7.95% 7 |
| Total | 88 |
Q9 Scotland should be a country where collaborative decision making takes place through the formation of a fully funded diverse citizens’ group with a randomly selected group of Scotland’s population, recruiting new people on a fixed term.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 74.39% 61 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 25.61% 21 |
| Total | 82 |
Q10 The Scotland we want to see should provide support, growth opportunities and security for all young people to realise their potential, regardless of their background. Provide opportunities and education for young people to be physically and mentally healthy, and to be confident to drive our country forward.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 88.24% 75 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 11.76% 10 |
| Total | 85 |
Q11 Scotland should be a country where we encourage and support everyone to reach their full potential. By encouraging resilience and supporting everyone in their skills and interests, promoting a positive attitude by adapting the way we educate. Focus on celebrating a variety of ideas and strengths including life and vocational skills, apprenticeships and hands-on experience. Provide fair and equality-driven opportunities for everyone, it’s about the whole community working together to educate society for our future.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 81.48% 66 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 18.52% 15 |
| Total | 81 |
Q12 The Scotland that we would want to see would be leaders in innovation, with an obligation to invest in people to create jobs, confidence, development and growth.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 93.02% 80 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 6.98% 6 |
| Total | 86 |
Q13 Scotland should be a country where the people of Scotland have properly resourced and managed health & social care services, built around individuals and communities to achieve good health and wellbeing for all.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 92.05% 81 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 7.95% 7 |
| Total | 88 |
Q14 Scotland should be a country where there is a constitution which guarantees an ecologically sustainable economy protecting our jobs, businesses, national wellbeing and the vulnerable in our society.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 86.52% 77 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 13.48% 12 |
| Total | 89 |
Q15 A Scotland that has more powers to make its own decisions and manage its own affairs, that engages cooperatively with the other regions of the UK and internationally, and that works honestly and transparently for the benefit of Scotland and all its people.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 82.93% 68 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 17.07% 14 |
| Total | 82 |
Q16 In order to achieve a better standard of living and opportunities for all we must invest in accessible, relevant training, support and improved income through a realistic living wage
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 90.00% 81 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 10.00% 9 |
| Total | 90 |
Q17 Scotland should be a country where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. We should encourage everyone to have a sense of personal responsibility which leads to inclusion in our communities, where people treat each other with kindness and look after the most vulnerable.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 87.36% 76 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 12.64% 11 |
| Total | 87 |
Q18 Scotland should be a country where public finances are fairer and prioritise immediate needs.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 79.07% 68 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 20.93% 18 |
| Total | 86 |
Round 3: Vote on amended wording of ‘near miss’ elements from Round 2
Points to note:
- 89 members took part in the Round 3 vote (via an online survey).
- 9 ‘near miss’ elements were voted on
- 5 elements reached 90% or more and were included in the vision statement.
- 4 elements were under 90% and were not included in the vision statement
- The threshold for consensus on an element was 90% of those who expressed a preference, therefore the percentages in results tables do not include the No Preference responses. The difference between the ‘total’ number responses and the ‘answered’ responses is the number of No Preferences to the question
- Due to a technical error, 27 respondents did not see or vote on one element[39] and among those who could place their vote, it did not pass the consensus threshold of 90%. Therefore members were asked to vote again only on this element to confirm whether the element should be added to the vision statement. During a vote sent out by email to all members in advance of weekend 7, the statement again did not reach 90% consensus and was therefore not in the final vision of the Assembly
- Due to a technical error, the Round 2 wording of one element[40] was also included in the Round 3 vote, instead of the amended wording[41] created by a review group. The Round 2 wording achieved 90% consensus in the Round 3 vote. As the wording was very similar, the Round 2 wording has been included in the vision statement
Q1 Scotland should be a country where all taxes are simplified and made more proportionate so that everyone is taxed accordingly; taxation is transparent and understandable; measures are introduced to minimise tax avoidance: and companies are incentivised to adopt green values.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 89.53% 77 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 10.47% 9 |
| Total | 86 |
Q2 Scotland should be a country that provides environmentally sustainable housing for everyone.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 85.37% 70 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 14.63% 12 |
| Total | 82 |
Q3 Scotland should be a country where we balance our environmental, economic and social impact for the benefit of our citizens and future generations as a sustainable society.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 88.51% 77 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 11.49% 10 |
| Total | 87 |
Q4 Scotland should be a country where people are supported out of poverty by identifying and removing barriers to employment, education and housing.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 94.19% 81 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 1% 5 |
| Total | 86 |
Q5 Scotland should be a country where the people and government communicate with each other honestly and respectfully; whilst working together with concise and factual information, based on openness and accountability.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 91.76% 78 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 8.24% 7 |
| Total | 85 |
Q6 The Scotland we want to see will provide support, education, growth opportunities and security for all young people to realise their potential, both physically and mentally, regardless of their background with a view to securing their future and that of our country.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 89.53% 77 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 10.47% 9 |
| Total | 86 |
Q7 Scotland should be a country where there is a constitution which guarantees an ecologically sustainable economy protecting our jobs, businesses, being socially responsible and promoting green values.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 85.06% 74 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 14.94% 13 |
| Total | 87 |
Q8 Scotland should be a country where we encourage and support everyone to reach their full potential through support and training. Providing fair and equality-driven opportunities, through personal development, with a focus on life and vocational skills, apprenticeships and hands-on experience.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 90.48% 76 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 9.52% 8 |
| Total | 84 |
Q9 Scotland should be an inclusive country where everyone feels safe, valued and respected, where we all have personal responsibility to treat each other with kindness, looking after the most vulnerable in our communities.
| Answer Choices | Responses |
|---|---|
| I support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 87.50% 49 |
| I do not support this text being included in the vision statement of the Assembly | 12.50% 7 |
| Total | 56 |
Round 4: Vote on support for the proposed vision statement (comprised of 10 elements)
Points to note:
- 89 members of the Assembly voted in this poll which took place as a live Zoom poll.
- The vision statement, as outlined in the weekend report, which comprises the 10 elements which had individually reached 90% consensus, were read out to members prior to the vote
- A final round of voting took place to seek agreement on whether the vision statement should be adopted by the Assembly
- 97% of respondents voted that the vision statement should be adopted by the Assembly
The vision statement as developed by members today should be adopted by the Assembly
The results are as follows:
| Response | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 86 | 97% |
| No | 3 | 3% |
| Total | 89 | 100% |