That the Parliament congratulates the organisers and volunteers of the Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) on its success at the 2017 Scottish Event Awards, which were presented recently in Glasgow and aim to recognise the efforts of the people who work behind the scenes at events throughout the country; acknowledges that HebCelt 2016 won both the Festival of the Year category and the coveted Grand Prix award and was nominated for the Cultural Event of the Year title; recognises the relentless efforts of volunteers, which made the festival a success; understands that it is a major economic driver for the Outer Hebrides, generating a reported £2.2 million in 2016 and helping to safeguard 40 tourism-related jobs, and wishes its organisers continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers and volunteers of the Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) on its success at the 2017 Scottish Event Awards, which were presented recently in Glasgow and aim to recognise the efforts of the people who work behind the scenes at events throughout the country; acknowledges that HebCelt 2016 won both the Festival of the Year category and the coveted Grand Prix award and was nominated for the Cultural Event of the Year title; recognises the relentless efforts of volunteers, which made the festival a success; understands that it is a major economic driver for the Outer Hebrides, generating a reported £2.2 million in 2016 and helping to safeguard 40 tourism-related jobs, and wishes its organisers continued success.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Claudia Beamish, David Stewart, Tom Arthur, Donald Cameron, Sandra White
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with the organisation of the record-breaking 2016 Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt); understands that the event, which was held over four days in Stornoway in July, and was headlined by Runrig, was the most successful in the festival's 21-year history, with an estimated 18,000 people savouring what it believes was outstanding music; notes that an independent economic impact study suggested that it generated £1.4 million locally and that its wider knock-on impact on the area's businesses resulted in a net economic boost of £2.2 million as well as safeguard 40 tourism-related jobs; acknowledges that it has been shortlisted for a major prize at the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards in the Best Cultural Event or Festival category, which HebCelt 2014 won, and wishes the festival's organisers continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with the organisation of the record-breaking 2016 Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt); understands that the event, which was held over four days in Stornoway in July, and was headlined by Runrig, was the most successful in the festival's 21-year history, with an estimated 18,000 people savouring what it believes was outstanding music; notes that an independent economic impact study suggested that it generated £1.4 million locally and that its wider knock-on impact on the area's businesses resulted in a net economic boost of £2.2 million as well as safeguard 40 tourism-related jobs; acknowledges that it has been shortlisted for a major prize at the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards in the Best Cultural Event or Festival category, which HebCelt 2014 won, and wishes the festival's organisers continued success.
Supported by: Tavish Scott, Donald Cameron, Angus MacDonald, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Alex Rowley
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That the Parliament notes with concern the reported decision by the Scottish Police Authority to approve Police Scotland's proposal to close the Inverness police control room; understands that the function of command and control will be undertaken from a control room in Dundee; accepts that there will be no staff losses in Inverness but considers that valuable local knowledge will be lost; further considers this move to be another chapter in what it considers the Scottish Government's centralisation programme, and fears the diminution of service provision as a result of this decision.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the reported decision by the Scottish Police Authority to approve Police Scotland's proposal to close the Inverness police control room; understands that the function of command and control will be undertaken from a control room in Dundee; accepts that there will be no staff losses in Inverness but considers that valuable local knowledge will be lost; further considers this move to be another chapter in what it considers the Scottish Government's centralisation programme, and fears the diminution of service provision as a result of this decision.
Supported by: Lewis Macdonald, Edward Mountain, Neil Findlay, Iain Gray, Tavish Scott, David Stewart, Alexander Burnett, Alex Rowley
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As an amendment to motion S5M-07641 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Scotland’s Food and Drink Strategy, Ambition 2030), insert at end ", and believes that there is particular scope to increase the share of Scottish-brewed products in Scotland's pubs."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-07641 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Scotland’s Food and Drink Strategy, Ambition 2030), insert at end ", and believes that there is particular scope to increase the share of Scottish-brewed products in Scotland's pubs."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/09/2017
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That the Parliament congratulates and commends the organisers and volunteers of the 22nd Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt); notes that the not-for-profit charitable event, which will run on the Isle of Lewis from 19 to 22 July 2017, is firmly rooted in the community and is almost entirely managed and produced by voluntary effort; acknowledges that it is a major economic and tourism driver for the Outer Hebrides and that, in 2016, it generated £2.2 million and helped safeguard 40 tourism-related jobs; notes that it is estimated to have been worth £20 million for the economy over the last two decades and that its audience more than doubles the population of Stornoway, with more than half of the attendees coming from off-island, including from across the UK, Europe, Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, 70% of whom are returners; believes that, as well as attracting headline acts, HebCelt is also renowned for its support and promotion of both emerging talent and the Gaelic language and culture, and understands that the 2017 event organisers will also has the honour of organising the opening concert for Scottish acts at the annual Interceltique de Lorient, the largest Celtic festival in Europe, which will take place in Brittany in August.
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That the Parliament congratulates and commends the organisers and volunteers of the 22nd Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt); notes that the not-for-profit charitable event, which will run on the Isle of Lewis from 19 to 22 July 2017, is firmly rooted in the community and is almost entirely managed and produced by voluntary effort; acknowledges that it is a major economic and tourism driver for the Outer Hebrides and that, in 2016, it generated £2.2 million and helped safeguard 40 tourism-related jobs; notes that it is estimated to have been worth £20 million for the economy over the last two decades and that its audience more than doubles the population of Stornoway, with more than half of the attendees coming from off-island, including from across the UK, Europe, Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, 70% of whom are returners; believes that, as well as attracting headline acts, HebCelt is also renowned for its support and promotion of both emerging talent and the Gaelic language and culture, and understands that the 2017 event organisers will also has the honour of organising the opening concert for Scottish acts at the annual Interceltique de Lorient, the largest Celtic festival in Europe, which will take place in Brittany in August.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Donald Cameron, Sandra White, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates KAM Hair and Body Spa in Lossiemouth on winning UK Business Salon of the Year at an awards ceremony in London; notes that, despite stiff opposition, the salon was deemed to have the most outstanding business model, stunning salon design, first class education, strong team work and much more over the last 12 months; acknowledges the team effort generated to create this first class experience, and wishes all concerned continued success going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates KAM Hair and Body Spa in Lossiemouth on winning UK Business Salon of the Year at an awards ceremony in London; notes that, despite stiff opposition, the salon was deemed to have the most outstanding business model, stunning salon design, first class education, strong team work and much more over the last 12 months; acknowledges the team effort generated to create this first class experience, and wishes all concerned continued success going forward.
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Forres Events Ltd on the success of Piping at Forres - European Pipe Band Championships 2017, which is run under the auspices of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association; notes that the event took place in the stunning setting of Grant Park on 24 June; acknowledges that thousands of pipers and drummers from far and wide, in over a hundred bands, competed to be European champions in their grade; congratulates the overall winners, Inveraray and District Pipe Band; recognises that the event not only offers world-class piping, but a range of other entertainment and over 100 retail stalls, and commends the organisation for the boost that this event provides to the local economy and the opportunity that it allows for local producers to showcase why they have a worldwide reputation for excellence in food, drink and craft.
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That the Parliament congratulates Forres Events Ltd on the success of Piping at Forres - European Pipe Band Championships 2017, which is run under the auspices of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association; notes that the event took place in the stunning setting of Grant Park on 24 June; acknowledges that thousands of pipers and drummers from far and wide, in over a hundred bands, competed to be European champions in their grade; congratulates the overall winners, Inveraray and District Pipe Band; recognises that the event not only offers world-class piping, but a range of other entertainment and over 100 retail stalls, and commends the organisation for the boost that this event provides to the local economy and the opportunity that it allows for local producers to showcase why they have a worldwide reputation for excellence in food, drink and craft.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Donald Cameron, Elaine Smith R, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Gordon Lindhurst, Jenny Gilruth
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As an amendment to motion S5M-06186 in the name of Peter Chapman (Agriculture), insert at end "; is concerned that after a year in post the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity has not 'fixed it' as promised, neither has it been his foremost priority, and calls on the Scottish Government to fully disclose all information with regard to the fiasco, including the Fujitsu report."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-06186 in the name of Peter Chapman (Agriculture), insert at end "; is concerned that after a year in post the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity has not 'fixed it' as promised, neither has it been his foremost priority, and calls on the Scottish Government to fully disclose all information with regard to the fiasco, including the Fujitsu report."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21/06/2017
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That the Parliament congratulates Deerness Distillery Ltd in Orkney on being the first new distillery on the island for 132 years; notes that the distillery is family run and that the gin is made using local wild and grown botanicals, which secure a unique flavour; understands that the spirits are made in a traditional alembic copper pot still with an addition reflux column to refine the process; notes that the liquid is cut with pure Orkney water before each bottle is hand-filled, corked, sealed and signed, and wishes all concerned with this new venture every success going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates Deerness Distillery Ltd in Orkney on being the first new distillery on the island for 132 years; notes that the distillery is family run and that the gin is made using local wild and grown botanicals, which secure a unique flavour; understands that the spirits are made in a traditional alembic copper pot still with an addition reflux column to refine the process; notes that the liquid is cut with pure Orkney water before each bottle is hand-filled, corked, sealed and signed, and wishes all concerned with this new venture every success going forward.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Donald Cameron, Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Ruth Maguire, Ash Denham, Jackie Baillie, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Beattie, Douglas Ross, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson
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As an amendment to motion S5M-05603 in the name of Peter Chapman (Fisheries), insert at end “; believes that there are challenges to be overcome in order to allow Scotland's fish to be sold in European markets, including the need to ensure that import controls are not bureaucratic in order to allow them to be sold fresh into that market; understands that Scotland must also continue to negotiate management of its seas with the EU, Norway, the Faroes and Iceland to ensure that the whole of the fishery is managed sustainably, as fish know no borders, and believes that repatriated powers should be devolved.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-05603 in the name of Peter Chapman (Fisheries), insert at end “; believes that there are challenges to be overcome in order to allow Scotland's fish to be sold in European markets, including the need to ensure that import controls are not bureaucratic in order to allow them to be sold fresh into that market; understands that Scotland must also continue to negotiate management of its seas with the EU, Norway, the Faroes and Iceland to ensure that the whole of the fishery is managed sustainably, as fish know no borders, and believes that repatriated powers should be devolved.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17/05/2017
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