That the Parliament notes that 6 to 14 July is Fair Tax Week 2019; acknowledges the Fair Tax Mark, which certifies organisations that pay the correct level of corporation tax at the correct time; recognises that a number of firms in Scotland have this accreditation; calls on more businesses to say what they pay with pride, and asks for the Scottish and UK governments, and local authorities, to look at ways of incorporating the Fair Tax Mark into their procurement.
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That the Parliament notes that 6 to 14 July is Fair Tax Week 2019; acknowledges the Fair Tax Mark, which certifies organisations that pay the correct level of corporation tax at the correct time; recognises that a number of firms in Scotland have this accreditation; calls on more businesses to say what they pay with pride, and asks for the Scottish and UK governments, and local authorities, to look at ways of incorporating the Fair Tax Mark into their procurement.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Angela Constance, Iain Gray, Stuart McMillan, Claudia Beamish, Claire Baker, Johann Lamont, Elaine Smith, Colin Smyth, James Kelly, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Alison Johnstone, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Jenny Marra, Jackie Baillie, Daniel Johnson, John Finnie, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, Lewis Macdonald
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That the Parliament congratulates Stag Bakeries, which is based in Stornoway, on winning the Wholesale Baker of the Year and Best Bread in Scotland at the Scottish Bakers Awards; understands that it has served the communities of the Outer Hebrides since 1885 and continues to operate as a family business, and notes the positive impact that this success will have for the food and tourism industry in the area.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stag Bakeries, which is based in Stornoway, on winning the Wholesale Baker of the Year and Best Bread in Scotland at the Scottish Bakers Awards; understands that it has served the communities of the Outer Hebrides since 1885 and continues to operate as a family business, and notes the positive impact that this success will have for the food and tourism industry in the area.
Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Angus MacDonald, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland on the 2019 Royal Highland Show, which will take place from 20 to 23 June at Ingliston; notes that the show is celebrating its 179th year; considers that it is one of Scotland's most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming food and rural life; welcomes the more than 1,000 trade exhibitors, 2,150 livestock competitors and 6,500 animals that will attend; believes that its annual economic impact is over £65 million; understands that over 900 competitions will take place over the four days; welcomes the opportunity that the show offers to bring government, industry bodies, food producers and business leaders together; recognises what it sees as the vital role that it plays for the agricultural community, and wishes the organisers, competitors, volunteers, staff and sponsors, as well as the community in and around Ingliston, the best of luck following all their hard work to make the event a success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland on the 2019 Royal Highland Show, which will take place from 20 to 23 June at Ingliston; notes that the show is celebrating its 179th year; considers that it is one of Scotland's most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming food and rural life; welcomes the more than 1,000 trade exhibitors, 2,150 livestock competitors and 6,500 animals that will attend; believes that its annual economic impact is over £65 million; understands that over 900 competitions will take place over the four days; welcomes the opportunity that the show offers to bring government, industry bodies, food producers and business leaders together; recognises what it sees as the vital role that it plays for the agricultural community, and wishes the organisers, competitors, volunteers, staff and sponsors, as well as the community in and around Ingliston, the best of luck following all their hard work to make the event a success.
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That the Parliament applauds everyone who volunteers with the police, fire and ambulance services in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland; recognises the value of all of their efforts to support these vital services; acknowledges that, on many occasions, they are the unsung heroes, and notes what it sees as the disparity regarding the payment and free equipment that is provided by each service.
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That the Parliament applauds everyone who volunteers with the police, fire and ambulance services in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland; recognises the value of all of their efforts to support these vital services; acknowledges that, on many occasions, they are the unsung heroes, and notes what it sees as the disparity regarding the payment and free equipment that is provided by each service.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gail Ross
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17436 in the name of Ivan McKee (A Trading Nation), insert at end "; notes that previous export targets have been missed and urges the Scottish Government to work more closely with Scottish businesses to achieve and exceed their new export targets for the benefit of Scotland’s economy; recognises that small businesses are likely to face takeover when ready to export and believes that this leads to a loss of revenue and intellectual property, and urges the Scottish Government to put in place comprehensive support for businesses in this position in order to retain ownership in Scotland."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17436 in the name of Ivan McKee (A Trading Nation), insert at end "; notes that previous export targets have been missed and urges the Scottish Government to work more closely with Scottish businesses to achieve and exceed their new export targets for the benefit of Scotland’s economy; recognises that small businesses are likely to face takeover when ready to export and believes that this leads to a loss of revenue and intellectual property, and urges the Scottish Government to put in place comprehensive support for businesses in this position in order to retain ownership in Scotland."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30/05/2019
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the BBC's Springwatch began a new series on 27 May 2019; notes that the series is again coming live from the Cairngorms National Park; welcomes that it was filmed near Abernethy and Insh Marshes reserves, which are owned and run by the RSPB; celebrates the hard work that the organisation does to protect wildlife there and encourage biodiversity; considers that that the programme is a great way to show off some of Scotland’s amazing spring wildlife, and encourages everyone to watch the series.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the BBC's Springwatch began a new series on 27 May 2019; notes that the series is again coming live from the Cairngorms National Park; welcomes that it was filmed near Abernethy and Insh Marshes reserves, which are owned and run by the RSPB; celebrates the hard work that the organisation does to protect wildlife there and encourage biodiversity; considers that that the programme is a great way to show off some of Scotland’s amazing spring wildlife, and encourages everyone to watch the series.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Pauline McNeill, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17304 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Food and Drink), insert at end "and remaining part of the UK; believes that, should the UK leave the EU, any Brexit deal must protect the UK's close relationship with the EU, and further believes that the Scottish Government should bring forward a Good Food Nation Bill that enshrines a right to food, and, in light of the climate emergency, must also, as a matter of urgency, bring forward a new agricultural support scheme that assists farmers and crofters become carbon-neutral."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17304 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Food and Drink), insert at end "and remaining part of the UK; believes that, should the UK leave the EU, any Brexit deal must protect the UK's close relationship with the EU, and further believes that the Scottish Government should bring forward a Good Food Nation Bill that enshrines a right to food, and, in light of the climate emergency, must also, as a matter of urgency, bring forward a new agricultural support scheme that assists farmers and crofters become carbon-neutral."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/05/2019
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That the Parliament condemns misogyny, racism, harassment and sexism against women, especially in the working environment; considers that decades of policies to eradicate this have failed in some quarters, and notes calls for more to be done in public agencies to tackle the problem and to eradicate such damaging mistreatment once and for all across Scotland, in the Highlands and Islands, and beyond.
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That the Parliament condemns misogyny, racism, harassment and sexism against women, especially in the working environment; considers that decades of policies to eradicate this have failed in some quarters, and notes calls for more to be done in public agencies to tackle the problem and to eradicate such damaging mistreatment once and for all across Scotland, in the Highlands and Islands, and beyond.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Monica Lennon, Bob Doris, Elaine Smith, Joan McAlpine, Mary Fee, Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Jenny Gilruth, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Colin Smyth, Annie Wells, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Patrick Harvie, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/03/2019
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That the Parliament commends Back Football and Recreation Club for its third event, to be held on 9 March 2019, celebrating International Women’s Day; acknowledges the hard work that the community and the co-ordinator, Terri Davis, put into co-ordinating this event; notes that it promotes and celebrates businesswomen and female artists in the Outer Hebrides, and commends the focus that it places on health and wellbeing in the lives of women, and particularly those living in rural and peripheral areas.
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That the Parliament commends Back Football and Recreation Club for its third event, to be held on 9 March 2019, celebrating International Women’s Day; acknowledges the hard work that the community and the co-ordinator, Terri Davis, put into co-ordinating this event; notes that it promotes and celebrates businesswomen and female artists in the Outer Hebrides, and commends the focus that it places on health and wellbeing in the lives of women, and particularly those living in rural and peripheral areas.
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Neil Findlay, Miles Briggs, Claudia Beamish, Bill Kidd, Alasdair Allan, Shona Robison, Jackie Baillie, Monica Lennon, Elaine Smith, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16123 in the name of Donald Cameron (Supporting Scottish Agriculture), insert at end ", and notes that any future system of rural payments should have inclusion as a principle, prioritise payments for those most in need, tackle rural and food poverty, and support repopulation in rural areas."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16123 in the name of Donald Cameron (Supporting Scottish Agriculture), insert at end ", and notes that any future system of rural payments should have inclusion as a principle, prioritise payments for those most in need, tackle rural and food poverty, and support repopulation in rural areas."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/03/2019
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