That the Parliament congratulates Vonnie Sandlan, outgoing President of NUS Scotland, on her two-year tenure and the years of service to the student movement prior to that; understands that Vonnie was the first female leader of the organisation in 10 years, the first mature student parent, and the first care-experienced person to hold the post; recognises that her tenure included a focus on widening access to university, supporting both the FE and HE sectors to expand student numbers, campaigning on student mental health and housing as well as championing the rights of refugees and EU citizens across the UK; believes that Vonnie has made a huge and substantial contribution to public life already, smashing the institutional barriers that she has faced at every turn; believes her to be an absolute inspiration to Scotland’s students, and wishes her all the very best in her future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Vonnie Sandlan, outgoing President of NUS Scotland, on her two-year tenure and the years of service to the student movement prior to that; understands that Vonnie was the first female leader of the organisation in 10 years, the first mature student parent, and the first care-experienced person to hold the post; recognises that her tenure included a focus on widening access to university, supporting both the FE and HE sectors to expand student numbers, campaigning on student mental health and housing as well as championing the rights of refugees and EU citizens across the UK; believes that Vonnie has made a huge and substantial contribution to public life already, smashing the institutional barriers that she has faced at every turn; believes her to be an absolute inspiration to Scotland’s students, and wishes her all the very best in her future endeavours.
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Monica Lennon, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish, James Kelly, Patrick Harvie, Jenny Gilruth, Ruth Maguire, Ross Greer, Andy Wightman, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Gail Ross, Ash Denham, Lewis Macdonald, Colin Smyth, Iain Gray, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson, Johann Lamont, Daniel Johnson, Liz Smith, Mairi Evans, Ben Macpherson, Tavish Scott, Mark Ruskell, Maurice Golden, Alison Johnstone, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Care Family Christmas Planners, which is supported by Who Cares? Scotland, on being named as the winner of the Young Scot 2017 Volunteering award, and recognises that, due to the efforts of its volunteers, 57 care-leavers from 12 local authority areas, who would otherwise have had nowhere to go on Christmas Day, were able to spend the day celebrating the festivities with their peers.
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That the Parliament congratulates Care Family Christmas Planners, which is supported by Who Cares? Scotland, on being named as the winner of the Young Scot 2017 Volunteering award, and recognises that, due to the efforts of its volunteers, 57 care-leavers from 12 local authority areas, who would otherwise have had nowhere to go on Christmas Day, were able to spend the day celebrating the festivities with their peers.
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, Gail Ross, Ruth Maguire, Mairi Evans, Ivan McKee, Colin Beattie, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Ben Macpherson, Kenneth Gibson, James Dornan, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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As an amendment to motion S5M-05282 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Child Tax Credit Cuts), leave out from "supports those" to "Pensions" and insert "further condemns any government that forces women to relive a horrific event in their lives to access social security for a third child; notes the many organisations that have called for a reverse of the two-child cap, including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which states that these changes will result in an additional 200,000 children in the UK being pushed into poverty; supports those third sector and healthcare organisations that will not be third party assessors on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions, and condemns the pressure being put on them to carry out a procedure for which many will not be trained".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-05282 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Child Tax Credit Cuts), leave out from "supports those" to "Pensions" and insert "further condemns any government that forces women to relive a horrific event in their lives to access social security for a third child; notes the many organisations that have called for a reverse of the two-child cap, including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which states that these changes will result in an additional 200,000 children in the UK being pushed into poverty; supports those third sector and healthcare organisations that will not be third party assessors on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions, and condemns the pressure being put on them to carry out a procedure for which many will not be trained".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25/04/2017
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As an amendment to motion S5M-04710 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Choice), leave out from "and therefore mandates" to end and insert "; believes that a strong Scottish Parliament within a federal UK would meet these needs; recognises that the overwhelming will of the Scottish people is that there should be no second divisive independence referendum; believes that far from giving Scots a choice, a second independence referendum would only increase uncertainty and cause greater division as the UK faces a hard Tory Brexit, and asserts that there should be no second independence referendum."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-04710 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Choice), leave out from "and therefore mandates" to end and insert "; believes that a strong Scottish Parliament within a federal UK would meet these needs; recognises that the overwhelming will of the Scottish people is that there should be no second divisive independence referendum; believes that far from giving Scots a choice, a second independence referendum would only increase uncertainty and cause greater division as the UK faces a hard Tory Brexit, and asserts that there should be no second independence referendum."
Supported by: Lewis Macdonald
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/03/2017
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Bill McInnes OBE; is grateful for his dedication to basketball in Scotland and Great Britain; recognises his distinguished career, which saw him earn 172 international caps, including 49 for Great Britain; observes his role as one of the founding members of the successful Boroughmuir Basketball Club, which dominated the domestic game in the 1970s, including winning the British Championship in 1972, and entered the European Cup on five occasions, and recognises Bill's work as a director and chairman of Basketball Scotland, chair of the British Basketball Foundation, chair of the British Masters Basketball Association and as secretary to Boroughmuir Basketball Club since 1961.
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Bill McInnes OBE; is grateful for his dedication to basketball in Scotland and Great Britain; recognises his distinguished career, which saw him earn 172 international caps, including 49 for Great Britain; observes his role as one of the founding members of the successful Boroughmuir Basketball Club, which dominated the domestic game in the 1970s, including winning the British Championship in 1972, and entered the European Cup on five occasions, and recognises Bill's work as a director and chairman of Basketball Scotland, chair of the British Basketball Foundation, chair of the British Masters Basketball Association and as secretary to Boroughmuir Basketball Club since 1961.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Donald Cameron, David Stewart, Colin Beattie, Ash Denham, Gail Ross, Alison Harris, Alex Rowley, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Dean Lockhart, Neil Findlay, Angus MacDonald, Alexander Burnett
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As an amendment to motion S5M-04168 in the name of Derek Mackay (Budget (Scotland) Bill), insert at end “, and, in so doing, believes that Scottish income tax rates should be set as follows for 2017-18 to invest in public services: basic rate at 21p above £11,500, higher rate at 41p above £42,385 and additional rate at 50p above £150,000."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-04168 in the name of Derek Mackay (Budget (Scotland) Bill), insert at end “, and, in so doing, believes that Scottish income tax rates should be set as follows for 2017-18 to invest in public services: basic rate at 21p above £11,500, higher rate at 41p above £42,385 and additional rate at 50p above £150,000."
Current Status: Fallen on 22/02/2017
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As an amendment to motion S5M-04122 in the name of Shona Robison (MND, Gordon's Fightback), insert at end "; recognises that MND is a terminal illness for which there is no cure, and believes that there is every possibility that a cure could be found by ground-breaking clinicians and researchers in Scotland, working collaboratively with experts across the globe."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-04122 in the name of Shona Robison (MND, Gordon's Fightback), insert at end "; recognises that MND is a terminal illness for which there is no cure, and believes that there is every possibility that a cure could be found by ground-breaking clinicians and researchers in Scotland, working collaboratively with experts across the globe."
Supported by: Claire Baker
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22/02/2017
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That the Parliament congratulates Action Porty in Portobello, which has been awarded £647,500 from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the church and halls of Portobello Old Parish Church in Bellfield Street; notes that, by securing this funding, it will allow the community group to purchase the building and turn it into a multi-purpose community hub, including a base for groups such as Scouts and Cubs, affordable meeting and activity space and offering the former church as a venue for performances and celebrations; understands that the group will now conduct a local ballot of residents to secure community support; recognises what it sees as the extraordinary effort of all those involved in the campaign and their dedication to improving their local community, and encourages more communities across Edinburgh and Scotland to look into similar community ownership projects.
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That the Parliament congratulates Action Porty in Portobello, which has been awarded £647,500 from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the church and halls of Portobello Old Parish Church in Bellfield Street; notes that, by securing this funding, it will allow the community group to purchase the building and turn it into a multi-purpose community hub, including a base for groups such as Scouts and Cubs, affordable meeting and activity space and offering the former church as a venue for performances and celebrations; understands that the group will now conduct a local ballot of residents to secure community support; recognises what it sees as the extraordinary effort of all those involved in the campaign and their dedication to improving their local community, and encourages more communities across Edinburgh and Scotland to look into similar community ownership projects.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Ash Denham, Gail Ross, Miles Briggs, Jenny Gilruth, Graeme Dey, Pauline McNeill, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie
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As an amendment to motion S5M-03768 in the name of Derek Mackay (Budget (Scotland) Bill), insert at end “, and, in so doing, believes that Scottish income tax rates should be set as follows for 2017-18 to invest in public services: basic rate at 21p above £11,500, higher rate at 41p above £42,385 and additional rate at 50p above £150,000.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-03768 in the name of Derek Mackay (Budget (Scotland) Bill), insert at end “, and, in so doing, believes that Scottish income tax rates should be set as follows for 2017-18 to invest in public services: basic rate at 21p above £11,500, higher rate at 41p above £42,385 and additional rate at 50p above £150,000.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 02/02/2017
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As an amendment to motion S5M-03063 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Taxation), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "agrees that the Scottish Government should set a 50p top rate of tax for those earning over £150,000 a year so that the richest 1% pay their fair share to help stop the cuts and invest in public services."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-03063 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Taxation), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "agrees that the Scottish Government should set a 50p top rate of tax for those earning over £150,000 a year so that the richest 1% pay their fair share to help stop the cuts and invest in public services."
Supported by: James Kelly
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/12/2016
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