That the Parliament congratulates NHS Highland on its Doctors at Work programme; notes that two pupils from the first group of students that took part in 2012 will soon join Raigmore Hospital as foundation doctors; further notes that the programme, which involves a five-day placement for secondary school pupils in the Highlands who are intending to study medicine, is in its seventh year; congratulates everyone involved in assisting the students on gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings, including wards, theatres and clinics across a whole range of specialities such as surgical, orthopaedics, diagnostics and medicine, and wishes everyone involved in the programme every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Highland on its Doctors at Work programme; notes that two pupils from the first group of students that took part in 2012 will soon join Raigmore Hospital as foundation doctors; further notes that the programme, which involves a five-day placement for secondary school pupils in the Highlands who are intending to study medicine, is in its seventh year; congratulates everyone involved in assisting the students on gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings, including wards, theatres and clinics across a whole range of specialities such as surgical, orthopaedics, diagnostics and medicine, and wishes everyone involved in the programme every success in the future.
Supported by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust on receiving a £67,240 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will be used to purchase the former Skye Bridge Toll Office building and an adjacent 80-acre park/open space known as The Plock of Kyle, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust on receiving a £67,240 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will be used to purchase the former Skye Bridge Toll Office building and an adjacent 80-acre park/open space known as The Plock of Kyle, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, John Finnie, Liam Kerr, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman
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That the Parliament congratulates the Russian Arctic Convoy Project on receiving £72,820 from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will contribute towards the purchase of the former butchers shop and accompanying land in Aultbea to build an exhibition centre to commemorate the Arctic convoys of the Second World War, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Russian Arctic Convoy Project on receiving £72,820 from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will contribute towards the purchase of the former butchers shop and accompanying land in Aultbea to build an exhibition centre to commemorate the Arctic convoys of the Second World War, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates Rogart Development Trust on receiving £131,757 from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will be used to purchase the former Auction Mart in the centre of Rogart in Sutherland, with plans to transform the building into a community hub, including covered indoor and outdoor space for markets, performance events and celebrations, a community café and heritage exhibition space, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Rogart Development Trust on receiving £131,757 from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will be used to purchase the former Auction Mart in the centre of Rogart in Sutherland, with plans to transform the building into a community hub, including covered indoor and outdoor space for markets, performance events and celebrations, a community café and heritage exhibition space, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Stewart, John Finnie, Liam Kerr, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman
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That the Parliament congratulates Staffin Community Development Trust on receiving a £231,700 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will purchase an area of ground in Staffin on the Isle of Skye and develop it into six affordable houses, two business units and a store, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Staffin Community Development Trust on receiving a £231,700 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will purchase an area of ground in Staffin on the Isle of Skye and develop it into six affordable houses, two business units and a store, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, David Stewart, John Finnie, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment by Diageo in Clynelish Distillery in Brora; notes that Clynelish is one of the Four Corners distilleries for Diageo; notes the importance of Clynelish to the Johnnie Walker brand; further notes the huge importance of whisky to the Scottish economy, and wishes every success to all who work in the distillery.
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment by Diageo in Clynelish Distillery in Brora; notes that Clynelish is one of the Four Corners distilleries for Diageo; notes the importance of Clynelish to the Johnnie Walker brand; further notes the huge importance of whisky to the Scottish economy, and wishes every success to all who work in the distillery.
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That the Parliament notes the incredible hard work and dedication of all RNLI volunteers throughout Scotland; notes the difficult and challenging conditions that volunteers often work in; thanks everyone involved in fundraising, and wishes RNLI every success in the future.
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That the Parliament notes the incredible hard work and dedication of all RNLI volunteers throughout Scotland; notes the difficult and challenging conditions that volunteers often work in; thanks everyone involved in fundraising, and wishes RNLI every success in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Liam McArthur, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Alex Rowley, Liam Kerr, John Finnie, John Scott, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst
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That the Parliament congratulates Graham Grant on becoming one of only 24 people in the UK, seven in Scotland, to be awarded a Harbourmaster Certificate by the Maritime Coastguard Agency; notes that Graham has worked in Invergordon at the Port of Cromarty Firth for 33 years, and wishes him every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Graham Grant on becoming one of only 24 people in the UK, seven in Scotland, to be awarded a Harbourmaster Certificate by the Maritime Coastguard Agency; notes that Graham has worked in Invergordon at the Port of Cromarty Firth for 33 years, and wishes him every success in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, John Finnie, John Scott, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst
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That the Parliament notes the tremendous work of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in dealing with the severe wildfire at Ben Bhraggie; notes the invaluable work of all partner agencies, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Water and Scottish and Southern Energy; further notes the very difficult terrain and extremely large area affected; expresses it appreciation for John MacDonald, Deputy Assistant Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, for his reassuring updates to the local community throughout the period of the fire; notes the community spirit of those in Golspie in providing welfare and catering to the firefighters on a 24-hour basis, and notes the many individuals and businesses in Golspie and beyond who provided help and the much appreciated free provisions for those involved in bringing the fire under control.
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That the Parliament notes the tremendous work of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in dealing with the severe wildfire at Ben Bhraggie; notes the invaluable work of all partner agencies, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Water and Scottish and Southern Energy; further notes the very difficult terrain and extremely large area affected; expresses it appreciation for John MacDonald, Deputy Assistant Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, for his reassuring updates to the local community throughout the period of the fire; notes the community spirit of those in Golspie in providing welfare and catering to the firefighters on a 24-hour basis, and notes the many individuals and businesses in Golspie and beyond who provided help and the much appreciated free provisions for those involved in bringing the fire under control.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Kenneth Gibson, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, John Scott, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Maurice Golden
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As an amendment to motion S5M-12861 in the name of Rhoda Grant (Review of Government FoI Handling and Record Keeping), insert at end ", and further calls on the Scottish Information Commissioner to make public the report on the government’s implementation of the action plan when approved annually."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-12861 in the name of Rhoda Grant (Review of Government FoI Handling and Record Keeping), insert at end ", and further calls on the Scottish Information Commissioner to make public the report on the government’s implementation of the action plan when approved annually."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/06/2018
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