That the Parliament congratulates Fortrose Academy on being the first school in Ross-shire to be recognised as being dementia-friendly; notes that Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Friendly Communities project saw pupils support older people in the local community, and sends Fortrose Academy every good wish as a dementia-friendly community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Fortrose Academy on being the first school in Ross-shire to be recognised as being dementia-friendly; notes that Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Friendly Communities project saw pupils support older people in the local community, and sends Fortrose Academy every good wish as a dementia-friendly community.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, David Torrance, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Oliver Mundell, Ivan McKee, Alexander Burnett, Neil Findlay, Donald Cameron, Bill Bowman
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That the Parliament condemns the Scottish Government’s poor performance in responding to freedom of information requests; calls for an independent inquiry into the way that it deals with these, and agrees to undertake post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
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That the Parliament condemns the Scottish Government’s poor performance in responding to freedom of information requests; calls for an independent inquiry into the way that it deals with these, and agrees to undertake post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21/06/2017
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That the Parliament congratulates Mary Scanlon on being appointed a CBE; notes Mary's many years devoted service to the people of the Highlands and Islands and as an MSP, and appreciates her contribution and commitment to a wide range of worthy causes and campaigns across Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Mary Scanlon on being appointed a CBE; notes Mary's many years devoted service to the people of the Highlands and Islands and as an MSP, and appreciates her contribution and commitment to a wide range of worthy causes and campaigns across Scotland.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Dean Lockhart, Liam McArthur, Peter Chapman, Murdo Fraser, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Stevenson, Liam Kerr, Donald Cameron, Gordon Lindhurst, Tavish Scott, Mary Fee, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Alex Rowley, Colin Beattie, Elaine Smith, Oliver Mundell, Johann Lamont, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, John Scott, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Ernest Shand in Wick, at the age of 100; notes that Ernest served as a bomb disposal expert during the Second World War; understands that, between 1945 and 1947, he cleared around 3,000 devices from Reiss beach, and sends its condolences to Ernest’s family and friends.
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Ernest Shand in Wick, at the age of 100; notes that Ernest served as a bomb disposal expert during the Second World War; understands that, between 1945 and 1947, he cleared around 3,000 devices from Reiss beach, and sends its condolences to Ernest’s family and friends.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff and management at Inverness Airport on it being named as the airport of the year at the 2017 Scottish Transport Awards; believes that it has underlined its increasingly important role to the Highland economy in the last year by welcoming a record 796,854 passengers, which represents a 17.4% annual increase, and welcomes the recent series of improvements to its terminal and facilities.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff and management at Inverness Airport on it being named as the airport of the year at the 2017 Scottish Transport Awards; believes that it has underlined its increasingly important role to the Highland economy in the last year by welcoming a record 796,854 passengers, which represents a 17.4% annual increase, and welcomes the recent series of improvements to its terminal and facilities.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Liz Smith, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron, Colin Beattie, Oliver Mundell, Richard Lochhead, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Stuart Middleton on being named as the chef of the year at the 2017 National Association of Care Catering competition; notes that Stuart, who works at Meallmore Lodge, Daviot by Inverness, faced competition from 11 other finalists from across the UK, and believes that the event highlights the importance of quality food and nutrition being provided to people receiving care.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stuart Middleton on being named as the chef of the year at the 2017 National Association of Care Catering competition; notes that Stuart, who works at Meallmore Lodge, Daviot by Inverness, faced competition from 11 other finalists from across the UK, and believes that the event highlights the importance of quality food and nutrition being provided to people receiving care.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Liam Kerr, John Finnie, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron, Colin Beattie, Oliver Mundell, Richard Lochhead, John Scott, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Cadet Colour Sergeant Clark Lowe from Inverness on his triple success; notes that 16-year-old C/Sgt Lowe of the Inverness Detachment of Inverness Company 1 Highlanders Army Cadet Force has become a 4-star cadet, won a recent promotion and also passed a cadet leadership course with distinction; further notes that he hopes to attain the highest cadet qualification of Master Cadet towards the end of 2017, and wishes him well with his future career.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cadet Colour Sergeant Clark Lowe from Inverness on his triple success; notes that 16-year-old C/Sgt Lowe of the Inverness Detachment of Inverness Company 1 Highlanders Army Cadet Force has become a 4-star cadet, won a recent promotion and also passed a cadet leadership course with distinction; further notes that he hopes to attain the highest cadet qualification of Master Cadet towards the end of 2017, and wishes him well with his future career.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron, Colin Beattie, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament recognises the opening of Scotland’s first Impact Hub; notes that these hubs are an international network of co-working spaces, resources and experience; understands that the hub, in Inverness, is intended as a flexible working space for businesses and social entrepreneurs throughout the Highlands and Islands; commends the work of the team behind the Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone in the creation of the hub, and wishes it and those involved well for the future.
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That the Parliament recognises the opening of Scotland’s first Impact Hub; notes that these hubs are an international network of co-working spaces, resources and experience; understands that the hub, in Inverness, is intended as a flexible working space for businesses and social entrepreneurs throughout the Highlands and Islands; commends the work of the team behind the Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone in the creation of the hub, and wishes it and those involved well for the future.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Stewart, Douglas Ross, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Oliver Mundell, Ivan McKee, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Bill Bowman, John Scott, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Christopher O’Neil on his appointment as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Inverness College UHI; notes that he will replace Diane Rawlinson, who moves to the role of Vice-Principal (Further Education) within the University of the Highlands and Islands; commends the work of Ms Rawlinson in developing the college, including the relocation to the new Inverness Campus, and commends the work and model of the University of the Highlands and Islands in providing great opportunities for people to stay and move to the area.
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Christopher O’Neil on his appointment as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Inverness College UHI; notes that he will replace Diane Rawlinson, who moves to the role of Vice-Principal (Further Education) within the University of the Highlands and Islands; commends the work of Ms Rawlinson in developing the college, including the relocation to the new Inverness Campus, and commends the work and model of the University of the Highlands and Islands in providing great opportunities for people to stay and move to the area.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Liam McArthur, Jeremy Balfour, Douglas Ross, Margaret Mitchell, John Finnie, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Oliver Mundell, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Bill Bowman, John Scott
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of 49-year-old Roddy Riddle from Inverness, who became the first Scot and first type 1 diabetic to complete the 6633 Arctic Ultra marathon in 2017; congratulates him on coming second place and a day ahead of the race deadline; notes that the race is a 350 mile ultra foot event in incredibly inhospitable conditions, and congratulates Roddy on his achievement and being invited to award Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards at Holyrood Palace in summer 2017.
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of 49-year-old Roddy Riddle from Inverness, who became the first Scot and first type 1 diabetic to complete the 6633 Arctic Ultra marathon in 2017; congratulates him on coming second place and a day ahead of the race deadline; notes that the race is a 350 mile ultra foot event in incredibly inhospitable conditions, and congratulates Roddy on his achievement and being invited to award Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards at Holyrood Palace in summer 2017.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, John Finnie, Douglas Ross, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Oliver Mundell, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Bill Bowman, John Scott, Brian Whittle
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