That the Parliament congratulates Galashiels Academy on achieving the sportscotland Gold School Sport Award, which was presented to staff and pupils at the school on 4 October 2017; understands that the award is a national initiative designed to encourage schools to continuously improve physical education and sport and which encourages sporting links between schools and the communities around them, and conveys its best wishes to the staff and pupils of Gala Academy.
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That the Parliament congratulates Galashiels Academy on achieving the sportscotland Gold School Sport Award, which was presented to staff and pupils at the school on 4 October 2017; understands that the award is a national initiative designed to encourage schools to continuously improve physical education and sport and which encourages sporting links between schools and the communities around them, and conveys its best wishes to the staff and pupils of Gala Academy.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Gail Ross, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Clare Haughey, Gillian Martin, Maree Todd, Fulton MacGregor, Ben Macpherson, Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates the “Start Up With WES” project, which is run by Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) at Glencorse Barracks and supports military spouses and partners in starting-up their own home-based businesses; understands that traditional employment can be difficult for them due to frequently moving bases or running the home single-handed while their partner is on tour; considers that these projects contribute not only to the military families but to the wider local economy; notes that WES is investigating rolling this out to other military bases in Scotland; congratulates all involved on its successes to date, and invites all members to a parliamentary reception to be held at 6pm on 3 October 2017 in committee room 1 where there will be further information on the project.
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That the Parliament congratulates the “Start Up With WES” project, which is run by Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) at Glencorse Barracks and supports military spouses and partners in starting-up their own home-based businesses; understands that traditional employment can be difficult for them due to frequently moving bases or running the home single-handed while their partner is on tour; considers that these projects contribute not only to the military families but to the wider local economy; notes that WES is investigating rolling this out to other military bases in Scotland; congratulates all involved on its successes to date, and invites all members to a parliamentary reception to be held at 6pm on 3 October 2017 in committee room 1 where there will be further information on the project.
Supported by: James Dornan, Colin Beattie, Ivan McKee, Ruth Maguire, David Torrance, Sandra White, Graeme Dey, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Maree Todd, Jackie Baillie, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates YouthBorders on achieving the top gold accreditation from Investors in Young People; notes that YouthBorders is a third sector networking body for youth organisations in the Scottish Borders and understands that it is the first employer in the region to reach the gold accreditation, and commends the practices adopted by the hard-working team at YouthBorders that have led to this achievement.
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That the Parliament congratulates YouthBorders on achieving the top gold accreditation from Investors in Young People; notes that YouthBorders is a third sector networking body for youth organisations in the Scottish Borders and understands that it is the first employer in the region to reach the gold accreditation, and commends the practices adopted by the hard-working team at YouthBorders that have led to this achievement.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Jenny Gilruth, James Dornan, David Torrance, Ivan McKee, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament notes that the Borders Railway has won the title of Best UK and Ireland Tourism Project 2016 from the British Guild of Travel Writers two years after its opening and having exceeded all projections for passenger numbers; congratulates the staff of ScotRail on their part in making the Borders Railway a success and all who, over the decades, campaigned for its reopening, and hopes that this recognition by the British Guild of Travel Writers leads to its extension across the border, and that this success gives encouragement to campaigners for the reinstatement of railway lines elsewhere in Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes that the Borders Railway has won the title of Best UK and Ireland Tourism Project 2016 from the British Guild of Travel Writers two years after its opening and having exceeded all projections for passenger numbers; congratulates the staff of ScotRail on their part in making the Borders Railway a success and all who, over the decades, campaigned for its reopening, and hopes that this recognition by the British Guild of Travel Writers leads to its extension across the border, and that this success gives encouragement to campaigners for the reinstatement of railway lines elsewhere in Scotland.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Haughey, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Alexander Stewart, Jenny Gilruth, Ivan McKee, Ruth Maguire, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Jackson Carlaw, John Finnie, Gil Paterson, Ben Macpherson, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Maree Todd, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament believes that the export of live animals for slaughter or fattening can entail considerable suffering; notes that the export of sheep for slaughter on the continent involves lengthy journeys; further notes that around 3,000 calves were exported from Scotland in 2016 on extremely long journeys to Spain, where the legislation allows calves over two weeks of age to be reared without bedding, which would be illegal in Scotland, and urges the Scottish Government to support moves to end the export of live animals for slaughter or fattening.
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That the Parliament believes that the export of live animals for slaughter or fattening can entail considerable suffering; notes that the export of sheep for slaughter on the continent involves lengthy journeys; further notes that around 3,000 calves were exported from Scotland in 2016 on extremely long journeys to Spain, where the legislation allows calves over two weeks of age to be reared without bedding, which would be illegal in Scotland, and urges the Scottish Government to support moves to end the export of live animals for slaughter or fattening.
Supported by: James Dornan, Mark Ruskell, Pauline McNeill, Patrick Harvie, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Ben Macpherson, David Torrance, Ross Greer, Ivan McKee, Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Jenny Gilruth, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone, Fulton MacGregor, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament notes the campaign by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and other animal welfare organisations to increase maximum prison sentences for serious animal abuse cases across the UK; welcomes the Scottish Government’s recent announcement that it will introduce a Bill to increase maximum sentences in Scotland from 12 months to five years; believes that this will much better reflect the heinous nature of offending in the most serious animal abuse cases and reinforces that there is no place for animal cruelty in society; understands that the charity will be continuing this campaign in England and Wales where the maximum sentence remains six months, and wishes it every success.
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That the Parliament notes the campaign by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and other animal welfare organisations to increase maximum prison sentences for serious animal abuse cases across the UK; welcomes the Scottish Government’s recent announcement that it will introduce a Bill to increase maximum sentences in Scotland from 12 months to five years; believes that this will much better reflect the heinous nature of offending in the most serious animal abuse cases and reinforces that there is no place for animal cruelty in society; understands that the charity will be continuing this campaign in England and Wales where the maximum sentence remains six months, and wishes it every success.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Colin Beattie, Ivan McKee, Sandra White, Emma Harper, Graeme Dey, Richard Lochhead, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Stuart McMillan, John Finnie, Maree Todd, John Mason, Ben Macpherson, Alison Johnstone, Andy Wightman, Tom Arthur, Colin Smyth
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As an amendment to motion S5M-07627 in the name of Neil Findlay (GP Crisis Impact), leave out from "and that these practices" to end and insert "notes that at General Questions on 7 September 2017, Neil Findlay claimed that 'All practices in Midlothian have closed lists' (Official Report, c.5), but understands that NHS Lothian Patient Services has confirmed that, of the 13 practices across Midlothian, while seven do have closed lists, six, including Eastfield Practice in Penicuik and Penicuik Practice, both in the Midlothian South Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency, are registering new patients, and is concerned that the inaccuracy contained in Mr Findlay's comments are misleading people living in the constituency."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-07627 in the name of Neil Findlay (GP Crisis Impact), leave out from "and that these practices" to end and insert "notes that at General Questions on 7 September 2017, Neil Findlay claimed that 'All practices in Midlothian have closed lists' (Official Report, c.5), but understands that NHS Lothian Patient Services has confirmed that, of the 13 practices across Midlothian, while seven do have closed lists, six, including Eastfield Practice in Penicuik and Penicuik Practice, both in the Midlothian South Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency, are registering new patients, and is concerned that the inaccuracy contained in Mr Findlay's comments are misleading people living in the constituency."
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament notes with concern that the inquiry by Police Scotland into allegations of criminality by the force relating to the Lockerbie bombing is the subject of Public Petition PE1370, which was lodged in 2010 by the Justice for Megrahi Campaign and is still live, but that Police Scotland's inquiry, Operation Sandwood, has still not concluded; understands that, in March 2016, Deputy Chief Constable Iain Livingstone stated to the Justice Committee that, “I can nevertheless confirm that the investigation has entered its final phase. A detailed report will be submitted by the senior investigating officer to me within the next two months”, and that, "To ensure the critical requirement of demonstrating independence from the Crown, the report will be scrutinised by the independent Queen's Council appointed by Police Scotland"; highlights that, according to the answer to question S5W-06832 on 2 March 2017, no report has been received by the Crown Office and no counsel has been appointed; expresses concern over what it considers this extraordinary delay; is further concerned that the delay may impact on and impede the latest application to the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission by the Megrahi family, and considers that the Scottish Government must now intervene to progress the conclusion of this report.
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That the Parliament notes with concern that the inquiry by Police Scotland into allegations of criminality by the force relating to the Lockerbie bombing is the subject of Public Petition PE1370, which was lodged in 2010 by the Justice for Megrahi Campaign and is still live, but that Police Scotland's inquiry, Operation Sandwood, has still not concluded; understands that, in March 2016, Deputy Chief Constable Iain Livingstone stated to the Justice Committee that, “I can nevertheless confirm that the investigation has entered its final phase. A detailed report will be submitted by the senior investigating officer to me within the next two months”, and that, "To ensure the critical requirement of demonstrating independence from the Crown, the report will be scrutinised by the independent Queen's Council appointed by Police Scotland"; highlights that, according to the answer to question S5W-06832 on 2 March 2017, no report has been received by the Crown Office and no counsel has been appointed; expresses concern over what it considers this extraordinary delay; is further concerned that the delay may impact on and impede the latest application to the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission by the Megrahi family, and considers that the Scottish Government must now intervene to progress the conclusion of this report.
Supported by: Alex Neil, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, which is Scotland’s oldest animal welfare organisation, on celebrating 60 years at its iconic site on Seafield Road, having originally started its work in the centre of the city in 1883; notes that it organises an Open Day every other year to allow the wider Edinburgh and Lothian community to come in and celebrate its work and enjoy a fun family day out; understands that the 2017 Open Day was a huge success, with doggy displays, competitions, shop stalls and a bouncy castle, but notes that there is a serious side to the day in raising awareness of the home’s work; acknowledges that it now has a sponsorship wall on site to display the support that many people give to it each month and year toward the running of its dog and cat rehoming pens, often with a tribute to a lost loved one or family pet; recognises the commitment of the staff and volunteers, which is integral to its achievements, and wishes the home more success over the coming years, in particular with increasing the sponsorship of dog and cat pens.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, which is Scotland’s oldest animal welfare organisation, on celebrating 60 years at its iconic site on Seafield Road, having originally started its work in the centre of the city in 1883; notes that it organises an Open Day every other year to allow the wider Edinburgh and Lothian community to come in and celebrate its work and enjoy a fun family day out; understands that the 2017 Open Day was a huge success, with doggy displays, competitions, shop stalls and a bouncy castle, but notes that there is a serious side to the day in raising awareness of the home’s work; acknowledges that it now has a sponsorship wall on site to display the support that many people give to it each month and year toward the running of its dog and cat rehoming pens, often with a tribute to a lost loved one or family pet; recognises the commitment of the staff and volunteers, which is integral to its achievements, and wishes the home more success over the coming years, in particular with increasing the sponsorship of dog and cat pens.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Ash Denham, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Joan McAlpine, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Ivan McKee, Sandra White, David Torrance, Alison Johnstone, Fulton MacGregor, Angus MacDonald, Jenny Gilruth, Ben Macpherson, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises the work done by Borders Talking Newspaper; notes that the charity delivers weekly recordings of local newspapers to some 200 listeners who are unable to read because of visual impairment; acknowledges that it has over 60 volunteers who make this possible and congratulates them all: believes that this service is beneficial in ensuring that visually impaired people feel connected to their communities, and recognises the work done by similar organisations, including Talking Peeblesshire News, in the Borders and across the country.
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That the Parliament recognises the work done by Borders Talking Newspaper; notes that the charity delivers weekly recordings of local newspapers to some 200 listeners who are unable to read because of visual impairment; acknowledges that it has over 60 volunteers who make this possible and congratulates them all: believes that this service is beneficial in ensuring that visually impaired people feel connected to their communities, and recognises the work done by similar organisations, including Talking Peeblesshire News, in the Borders and across the country.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Mairi Gougeon, Annie Wells, Rona Mackay, Gail Ross, Ivan McKee, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Bruce Crawford, Ruth Maguire, Kenneth Gibson, Ash Denham, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, Ben Macpherson, Sandra White, Gordon Lindhurst, Monica Lennon, Michelle Ballantyne, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Maree Todd, Gillian Martin, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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