That the Parliament welcomes East Lothian's success at the Beautiful Scotland Awards 2016; notes that the county's successes included North Berwick in Bloom being named overall winner and awarded the 2016 Beautiful Scotland Rosebowl, as well as winning the Coastal Town Trophy, East Lothian Council being awarded the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Award, gold medals for Blooming Haddington and North Berwick in Bloom, and a silver-gilt medal for Dunbar in Bloom; congratulates all of the winners and everyone involved in East Lothian's success, along with all of the other successful entrants from across Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes East Lothian's success at the Beautiful Scotland Awards 2016; notes that the county's successes included North Berwick in Bloom being named overall winner and awarded the 2016 Beautiful Scotland Rosebowl, as well as winning the Coastal Town Trophy, East Lothian Council being awarded the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Award, gold medals for Blooming Haddington and North Berwick in Bloom, and a silver-gilt medal for Dunbar in Bloom; congratulates all of the winners and everyone involved in East Lothian's success, along with all of the other successful entrants from across Scotland.
Supported by: Claudia Beamish, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Graeme Dey, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Ivan McKee, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, David Stewart, Gil Paterson
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As an amendment to motion S5M-01397 in the name of Rachael Hamilton (Five Awards for East Coast FM), after "Community Show of the Year;" insert "notes that the Gold Award was for the ground-breaking, The School Bell programme, which involves secondary schools in East Lothian and provides local pupils with a first step on the broadcasting ladder;"
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As an amendment to motion S5M-01397 in the name of Rachael Hamilton (Five Awards for East Coast FM), after "Community Show of the Year;" insert "notes that the Gold Award was for the ground-breaking, The School Bell programme, which involves secondary schools in East Lothian and provides local pupils with a first step on the broadcasting ladder;"
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Ross Greer
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That the Parliament congratulates Maria Millar of East Lothian Council, who works at Knox Academy in Haddington, on being named Scottish School Cook of the Year 2016; notes that she beat off strong competition from six other school cooks from all over Scotland in the final, which took place at the Cook School Scotland in Crosshouse and challenged each cook to create a main dish and dessert in under 90 minutes for a maximum cost of £1.60; understands that her winning menu consisted of a chicken enchilada with coleslaw and strawberry cheesecake made with various locally-sourced ingredients, and praises all of East Lothian Council’s school cookery staff for the nutritious and healthy school meals they produce for local children.
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That the Parliament congratulates Maria Millar of East Lothian Council, who works at Knox Academy in Haddington, on being named Scottish School Cook of the Year 2016; notes that she beat off strong competition from six other school cooks from all over Scotland in the final, which took place at the Cook School Scotland in Crosshouse and challenged each cook to create a main dish and dessert in under 90 minutes for a maximum cost of £1.60; understands that her winning menu consisted of a chicken enchilada with coleslaw and strawberry cheesecake made with various locally-sourced ingredients, and praises all of East Lothian Council’s school cookery staff for the nutritious and healthy school meals they produce for local children.
Supported by: David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament notes that the national respite centre, Leuchie House in North Berwick, celebrated five years as an independent charity on 4 July 2016; congratulates Leuchie on five years of providing essential short respite breaks to people and their families from across Scotland who are living with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other long-term neurological conditions; notes that Leuchie provides an average of 6,100 respite days each year and over 700 anticipatory interventions, significantly reducing the need for crisis care and improving the health and wellbeing of people with long-term conditions; considers that everyone with a long-term condition, and the people who care for them, should have access to regular short breaks, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to ensure that adequate funding is made available for respite breaks as part of the integration of Scotland’s health and social care services and the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
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That the Parliament notes that the national respite centre, Leuchie House in North Berwick, celebrated five years as an independent charity on 4 July 2016; congratulates Leuchie on five years of providing essential short respite breaks to people and their families from across Scotland who are living with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other long-term neurological conditions; notes that Leuchie provides an average of 6,100 respite days each year and over 700 anticipatory interventions, significantly reducing the need for crisis care and improving the health and wellbeing of people with long-term conditions; considers that everyone with a long-term condition, and the people who care for them, should have access to regular short breaks, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to ensure that adequate funding is made available for respite breaks as part of the integration of Scotland’s health and social care services and the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Supported by: Colin Smyth, Liam McArthur, Neil Findlay, Alexander Burnett, Daniel Johnson, Jackie Baillie, Miles Briggs, Rachael Hamilton, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Cole-Hamilton
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes a resolution that was passed at the 2016 Methodist Church Annual Conference, which took place in London between 30 June and 7 July 2016, in the wake of the EU referendum debate and decision, which stated “The Methodist Conference believes that the British Isles are enriched by diversity and celebrates the contribution made by those who have come from other parts of the world. The Christian tradition calls for respect, tolerance, love of neighbour and hospitality to the stranger. All bear the responsibility of speaking and acting for healing, reconciliation, and mutual respect. The Methodist Conference abhors and deeply regrets those actions and words which incite hatred and lead to the victimisation of groups within society and notes with concern that such actions and words have been normalised in recent public discourse. Believing that racism is a denial of the gospel and that to stay silent when others are abused is to collude with those who seek to promote hatred and division, the Methodist Conference calls: on the Methodist people to challenge racism and discrimination. For a political debate which neither demonises any nor leaves the vulnerable (the foreigner, the immigrant and refugee) in danger of victimisation. On political leaders to work together for the good of the whole community putting the needs of the nation before party politics. On all those in positions of power and authority to hear the voices of those who have been marginalised and alienated and to respond to them in ways which offer real hope for the future."; considers that the resolution and the views expressed in it align with the values of the Parliament, and believes in working toward achieving the aims and ambitions of the resolution to protect the rights of workers, human rights and the benefits to Scotland of EU membership.
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That the Parliament notes a resolution that was passed at the 2016 Methodist Church Annual Conference, which took place in London between 30 June and 7 July 2016, in the wake of the EU referendum debate and decision, which stated “The Methodist Conference believes that the British Isles are enriched by diversity and celebrates the contribution made by those who have come from other parts of the world. The Christian tradition calls for respect, tolerance, love of neighbour and hospitality to the stranger. All bear the responsibility of speaking and acting for healing, reconciliation, and mutual respect. The Methodist Conference abhors and deeply regrets those actions and words which incite hatred and lead to the victimisation of groups within society and notes with concern that such actions and words have been normalised in recent public discourse. Believing that racism is a denial of the gospel and that to stay silent when others are abused is to collude with those who seek to promote hatred and division, the Methodist Conference calls: on the Methodist people to challenge racism and discrimination. For a political debate which neither demonises any nor leaves the vulnerable (the foreigner, the immigrant and refugee) in danger of victimisation. On political leaders to work together for the good of the whole community putting the needs of the nation before party politics. On all those in positions of power and authority to hear the voices of those who have been marginalised and alienated and to respond to them in ways which offer real hope for the future."; considers that the resolution and the views expressed in it align with the values of the Parliament, and believes in working toward achieving the aims and ambitions of the resolution to protect the rights of workers, human rights and the benefits to Scotland of EU membership.
Supported by: Ross Greer, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle
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As an amendment to motion S5M-00431 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (The Contributions of Colleges and Universities to Scotland’s Success), leave out from "implement" to "Scottish Government's" and insert "immediately accept and implement all the recommendations of the Commission on Widening Access; further agrees that any review into student support from further (FE) and higher education (HE) should commit to at least reversing the cuts made to HE grants and bursaries for students from poorer families during the last parliamentary session and should introduce guaranteed levels of support for students in FE; calls on the Scottish Government to protect FE and HE budgets for the duration of the current parliamentary session; reaffirms the Parliament's".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-00431 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (The Contributions of Colleges and Universities to Scotland’s Success), leave out from "implement" to "Scottish Government's" and insert "immediately accept and implement all the recommendations of the Commission on Widening Access; further agrees that any review into student support from further (FE) and higher education (HE) should commit to at least reversing the cuts made to HE grants and bursaries for students from poorer families during the last parliamentary session and should introduce guaranteed levels of support for students in FE; calls on the Scottish Government to protect FE and HE budgets for the duration of the current parliamentary session; reaffirms the Parliament's".
Supported by: David Stewart
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/06/2016
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Sheila Rowan of the University of Glasgow on her appointment as the new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA); understands that Professor Rowan, who is a physicist, is an expert in gravitational waves and is director of the University of Glasgow’s Institute for Gravitational Research, which is part of a global effort that led to the discovery of gravitational waves, recognised as one of the most significant scientific discoveries of this century; considers that Professor Rowan will be the third female CSA and believes that this appointment is an encouraging one in providing a positive role model for increasing the number of women going on to study and work in science, technology, engineering and maths; recognises that she will be responsible in her role for providing independent scientific advice to government ministers, and wishes her every success in this important role.
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Sheila Rowan of the University of Glasgow on her appointment as the new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA); understands that Professor Rowan, who is a physicist, is an expert in gravitational waves and is director of the University of Glasgow’s Institute for Gravitational Research, which is part of a global effort that led to the discovery of gravitational waves, recognised as one of the most significant scientific discoveries of this century; considers that Professor Rowan will be the third female CSA and believes that this appointment is an encouraging one in providing a positive role model for increasing the number of women going on to study and work in science, technology, engineering and maths; recognises that she will be responsible in her role for providing independent scientific advice to government ministers, and wishes her every success in this important role.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Ivan McKee, Richard Lyle, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Bruce Crawford, Lewis Macdonald, Bill Kidd, Mark Griffin, Tavish Scott, David Torrance, Claire Baker, Liam McArthur, Patrick Harvie, John Mason, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Andy Wightman, Jackson Carlaw, Alison Johnstone, Sandra White, Pauline McNeill, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Smith, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, David Stewart
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As an amendment to motion S5M-00345 in the name of Liz Smith (Education), leave out from “, irrespective” to end and insert "recognises that the Named Person policy contained in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 is supported by the majority of organisations working in the interests of child welfare, including backing from experts from Children 1st, Barnardo’s, Save the Children, Children Scotland and the NSPCC; considers, however, that the rollout of the policy by the Scottish Government has been poorly carried out, from communication of the policy to the public to guidance produced by government officials to the way that the legislation has been presented in the Parliament, causing anxiety for parents and resulting in many losing confidence in the Named Person provision, and proposes a pause to the process in order that the Children and Young People’s Commissioner can carry out a full review of the implementation of Named Person to address concerns of parents, teachers, health visitors, social workers and other partners."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-00345 in the name of Liz Smith (Education), leave out from “, irrespective” to end and insert "recognises that the Named Person policy contained in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 is supported by the majority of organisations working in the interests of child welfare, including backing from experts from Children 1st, Barnardo’s, Save the Children, Children Scotland and the NSPCC; considers, however, that the rollout of the policy by the Scottish Government has been poorly carried out, from communication of the policy to the public to guidance produced by government officials to the way that the legislation has been presented in the Parliament, causing anxiety for parents and resulting in many losing confidence in the Named Person provision, and proposes a pause to the process in order that the Children and Young People’s Commissioner can carry out a full review of the implementation of Named Person to address concerns of parents, teachers, health visitors, social workers and other partners."
Supported by: David Stewart
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/06/2016
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That the Parliament congratulates Hibernian FC on winning the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1902 by defeating Rangers 3-2 in the final on 21 May 2016 at Hampden Park; congratulates both teams on an exciting and close-fought final; commends what it sees as the hard work, commitment and perseverance of the players and staff in delivering the historic victory and ending the 114-year wait to lift the cup again, and recognises the roles of the chief executive, Leeann Dempster, and manager, Alan Stubbs, in bringing this success to the club.
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That the Parliament congratulates Hibernian FC on winning the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1902 by defeating Rangers 3-2 in the final on 21 May 2016 at Hampden Park; congratulates both teams on an exciting and close-fought final; commends what it sees as the hard work, commitment and perseverance of the players and staff in delivering the historic victory and ending the 114-year wait to lift the cup again, and recognises the roles of the chief executive, Leeann Dempster, and manager, Alan Stubbs, in bringing this success to the club.
Supported by: Ben Macpherson, Jeremy Balfour, Bob Doris, Alison Johnstone, Mary Fee, Clare Adamson, David Stewart, Ash Denham
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That the Parliament notes with concern the proposed closure of the RBS branch in Prestonpans on 9 August 2016; understands that this will leave RBS customers without a branch in the town and with a trip to either Tranent or Musselburgh for their nearest branch; is unaware of any effort made by the bank to consult the local community and that RBS cites an increase in online and mobile transactions as a contributing factor to the closure; believes that this is unfair to many customers who have been loyal to RBS over the years particularly older customers and those without access to the internet who will be most affected by the closure, and notes calls for the bank to reconsider this decision and put the needs of its customers first.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the proposed closure of the RBS branch in Prestonpans on 9 August 2016; understands that this will leave RBS customers without a branch in the town and with a trip to either Tranent or Musselburgh for their nearest branch; is unaware of any effort made by the bank to consult the local community and that RBS cites an increase in online and mobile transactions as a contributing factor to the closure; believes that this is unfair to many customers who have been loyal to RBS over the years particularly older customers and those without access to the internet who will be most affected by the closure, and notes calls for the bank to reconsider this decision and put the needs of its customers first.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Colin Smyth, Jenny Marra, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Sandra White, Neil Bibby, Lewis Macdonald, Rachael Hamilton, John Finnie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/06/2016
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