That the Parliament recognises that West College Scotland has officially been accredited as a living wage employer; understands that it employs 1,300 people across its Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley campuses, the equivalent of 1% of total regional employment, and that all of its staff already enjoy rates of pay above the living wage of £8.45 per hour; celebrates this accreditation and the college's commitment to employee wellbeing, and encourages other educational institutions to look to what it considers this example of best practice.
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That the Parliament recognises that West College Scotland has officially been accredited as a living wage employer; understands that it employs 1,300 people across its Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley campuses, the equivalent of 1% of total regional employment, and that all of its staff already enjoy rates of pay above the living wage of £8.45 per hour; celebrates this accreditation and the college's commitment to employee wellbeing, and encourages other educational institutions to look to what it considers this example of best practice.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Jeremy Balfour, Ash Denham, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Liz Smith, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Ross Greer, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament notes with concern the recent issue experienced at West Kilbride’s General Practice (GP) surgery in North Ayrshire where it understands that the practice struggled to find sufficient replacement GPs to meet its demands, which could have led to its indefinite closure; further understands that, although locums were eventually found to keep it open until at least Christmas 2017, this issue is far from resolved; believes that the management of the surgery handed back their GP contract earlier in summer 2017 citing “concerns over the sustainability of continuing to deliver a safe and effective service” as their reason for doing so; highlights what it understands was RCGP Scotland’s recent warning that Scotland could have a shortfall of 828 GPs across the country by 2021 and believes that this is well illustrated in the outcome of the West Kilbride practice; understands that West Kilbride is not the only area in Scotland where GP shortages have been highlighted and that other NHS boards, such as NHS Lothian, have also experienced problems with recruiting sufficient GPs; believes that interim locum solutions in staffing GP surgeries are not long-term solutions to a problem that has been highlighted to the Scottish Government on many occasions in the Parliament since the SNP administration took office, and considers that this identifies a clear lack of long-term strategy and vision over workforce planning of GP services across Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the recent issue experienced at West Kilbride’s General Practice (GP) surgery in North Ayrshire where it understands that the practice struggled to find sufficient replacement GPs to meet its demands, which could have led to its indefinite closure; further understands that, although locums were eventually found to keep it open until at least Christmas 2017, this issue is far from resolved; believes that the management of the surgery handed back their GP contract earlier in summer 2017 citing “concerns over the sustainability of continuing to deliver a safe and effective service” as their reason for doing so; highlights what it understands was RCGP Scotland’s recent warning that Scotland could have a shortfall of 828 GPs across the country by 2021 and believes that this is well illustrated in the outcome of the West Kilbride practice; understands that West Kilbride is not the only area in Scotland where GP shortages have been highlighted and that other NHS boards, such as NHS Lothian, have also experienced problems with recruiting sufficient GPs; believes that interim locum solutions in staffing GP surgeries are not long-term solutions to a problem that has been highlighted to the Scottish Government on many occasions in the Parliament since the SNP administration took office, and considers that this identifies a clear lack of long-term strategy and vision over workforce planning of GP services across Scotland.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Tom Mason, Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Michelle Ballantyne, Rachael Hamilton, Maurice Corry, Graham Simpson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Bill Bowman, Dean Lockhart, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden, Liz Smith, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rhoda Grant, John Scott, Alexander Burnett, Oliver Mundell, Jackie Baillie
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That the Parliament congratulates the runner, Cameron Watson, and judo competitor, Ezri Bradley, both from Clydeview Academy in Inverclyde, who will represent Scotland at the UK National School Games on 7 September 2017 in Loughbrough; acknowledges the value and dedication of volunteers at Inverclyde Athletic Club and Clyde Judo Club; wishes Ezri gold success this time and Cameron a first in his 3,000m race, replicating his first on his recent West Highland Way trip; pays tribute to dictated school teaching staff and parents for their endless investment in young people, and wishes Cameron and Ezri every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the runner, Cameron Watson, and judo competitor, Ezri Bradley, both from Clydeview Academy in Inverclyde, who will represent Scotland at the UK National School Games on 7 September 2017 in Loughbrough; acknowledges the value and dedication of volunteers at Inverclyde Athletic Club and Clyde Judo Club; wishes Ezri gold success this time and Cameron a first in his 3,000m race, replicating his first on his recent West Highland Way trip; pays tribute to dictated school teaching staff and parents for their endless investment in young people, and wishes Cameron and Ezri every success for the future.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Monica Lennon, Maurice Corry, Edward Mountain, Stuart McMillan, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Rachael Hamilton, Colin Beattie, Brian Whittle, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament emphasises its deep concern regarding the decision taken by North Ayrshire Council’s previous cabinet to demolish Millport Pier; considers that Millport Pier is vital to the long-term health of the local economy and the sustainability of a strong tourism sector; further considers that many local men and women rely on its continuation for their livelihoods and that its demolition will threaten many jobs in the local community; highlights what it sees as significant opposition to this move by the local community; believes that this pier represents a significant part of Millport’s history, and calls on all constituency MSPs and those representing the West Scotland region to oppose the pier's demolition.
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That the Parliament emphasises its deep concern regarding the decision taken by North Ayrshire Council’s previous cabinet to demolish Millport Pier; considers that Millport Pier is vital to the long-term health of the local economy and the sustainability of a strong tourism sector; further considers that many local men and women rely on its continuation for their livelihoods and that its demolition will threaten many jobs in the local community; highlights what it sees as significant opposition to this move by the local community; believes that this pier represents a significant part of Millport’s history, and calls on all constituency MSPs and those representing the West Scotland region to oppose the pier's demolition.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Murdo Fraser, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament notes with deep concern the recent crisis at West Kilbride’s GP surgery where it understands that the practice struggled to find sufficient replacement GPs to meet the demands of the surgery, which nearly led to its closure; further understands that locums were eventually found that will keep the surgery open until at least Christmas 2017, but that this issue is far from resolved; highlights Audit Scotland’s recent report on hospital workforce planning, which noted that long-term GP shortages is an issue that Scotland will have to deal with and believes that this is a clear example of such mismanagement affecting local communities, and calls on the Scottish Government to take the appropriate steps to ensure that West Kilbride and other GP surgeries are sufficiently staffed in the future to ensure that they can meet their patients' demands.
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That the Parliament notes with deep concern the recent crisis at West Kilbride’s GP surgery where it understands that the practice struggled to find sufficient replacement GPs to meet the demands of the surgery, which nearly led to its closure; further understands that locums were eventually found that will keep the surgery open until at least Christmas 2017, but that this issue is far from resolved; highlights Audit Scotland’s recent report on hospital workforce planning, which noted that long-term GP shortages is an issue that Scotland will have to deal with and believes that this is a clear example of such mismanagement affecting local communities, and calls on the Scottish Government to take the appropriate steps to ensure that West Kilbride and other GP surgeries are sufficiently staffed in the future to ensure that they can meet their patients' demands.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Murdo Fraser, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Maurice Corry, Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament congratulates nine-year-old Millie Black, who is a pupil at Kelburn Primary School, on achieving first place, and a personal best of 18.12, at the Dundee Open Figure skating competition; acknowledges the invaluable guidance and support from her coaches Gillian and Suzanne Otterson, who is a former Olympic figure skater; notes the added value that clubs such as the Magnum Figure Skating Club deliver to young people’s health and wellbeing, and wishes Millie every success in Sheffield at the Young Stars Competition, which is being organised by the National Ice Skating Association.
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That the Parliament congratulates nine-year-old Millie Black, who is a pupil at Kelburn Primary School, on achieving first place, and a personal best of 18.12, at the Dundee Open Figure skating competition; acknowledges the invaluable guidance and support from her coaches Gillian and Suzanne Otterson, who is a former Olympic figure skater; notes the added value that clubs such as the Magnum Figure Skating Club deliver to young people’s health and wellbeing, and wishes Millie every success in Sheffield at the Young Stars Competition, which is being organised by the National Ice Skating Association.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Stuart McMillan, Monica Lennon, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Kenneth Gibson, Gail Ross, Liam Kerr, Donald Cameron, Rachael Hamilton, John Scott, Dean Lockhart, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Arthur, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament commends the community spirit of the haulage contractors, Charles F Street & Sons, which answered an SOS call from Irvine Sea Cadets to transport four purpose-built rowing boats to their unit based at the Army Reserve Centre in Dreghorn;
congratulates the driver, Craig Hamilton, for his long, and safe, 500 mile round trip from Kilwinning to Fintshire to uplift the boats, and acknowledges the development of soft skills by the youth work sector in young people, making them confident, resilient, optimistic for the future and more able to manage personal, social and formal relationships, as well as supporting them to express their voice and demonstrate social commitment to the big society.
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That the Parliament commends the community spirit of the haulage contractors, Charles F Street & Sons, which answered an SOS call from Irvine Sea Cadets to transport four purpose-built rowing boats to their unit based at the Army Reserve Centre in Dreghorn;
congratulates the driver, Craig Hamilton, for his long, and safe, 500 mile round trip from Kilwinning to Fintshire to uplift the boats, and acknowledges the development of soft skills by the youth work sector in young people, making them confident, resilient, optimistic for the future and more able to manage personal, social and formal relationships, as well as supporting them to express their voice and demonstrate social commitment to the big society.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Liam Kerr, Richard Lyle, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Jackson Carlaw, Donald Cameron, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Liz Smith, John Scott, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Tom Arthur, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment by local authorities, volunteers and third sector organisations in summer playschemes throughout Scotland;
acknowledges the particular partnership in Inverclyde between the Greenock and District Sea Cadets and Craigend Resource Centre to support young people to learn more about life at the Great Harbour while enjoying time on the water;
wishes Lieutenant Commander Jim Hearl and Craigend Resource Centre coordinator, Brian Power, many more years of dedicated service to young people;
commends the development of soft skills by the youth work sector that it achieves with young people, making them confident, resilient and optimistic for the future and more able to manage personal, social and formal relationships, and supports young people to express their voice and demonstrate social commitment to the big society.
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment by local authorities, volunteers and third sector organisations in summer playschemes throughout Scotland;
acknowledges the particular partnership in Inverclyde between the Greenock and District Sea Cadets and Craigend Resource Centre to support young people to learn more about life at the Great Harbour while enjoying time on the water;
wishes Lieutenant Commander Jim Hearl and Craigend Resource Centre coordinator, Brian Power, many more years of dedicated service to young people;
commends the development of soft skills by the youth work sector that it achieves with young people, making them confident, resilient and optimistic for the future and more able to manage personal, social and formal relationships, and supports young people to express their voice and demonstrate social commitment to the big society.
Supported by: Bill Bowman, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Donald Cameron, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Rachael Hamilton, John Scott, Tom Arthur, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament congratulates McTaggart Construction in North Ayrshire on taking on three new trade apprentices; wishes Ben Walker, Bradley McMartin and Liam McPheson well in developing their skills; believes that developing and investing in a young workforce is invaluable to Scotland’s economy, and commends the Scottish Apprenticeship Show, which takes place from 3 to 5 September 2017 at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, to all companies in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates McTaggart Construction in North Ayrshire on taking on three new trade apprentices; wishes Ben Walker, Bradley McMartin and Liam McPheson well in developing their skills; believes that developing and investing in a young workforce is invaluable to Scotland’s economy, and commends the Scottish Apprenticeship Show, which takes place from 3 to 5 September 2017 at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, to all companies in Scotland.
Supported by: Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, James Dornan, Donald Cameron, Oliver Mundell, Miles Briggs, Dean Lockhart, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Ruth Maguire, Rachael Hamilton, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Ivan McKee, Liz Smith, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Tom Arthur, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament congratulates the 29 community councillors representing eight community councils from across North Ayrshire who attended the first community council conference; recognises the value of allowing local communities to make meaningful local decisions, and welcomes the time commitment made by community councillors to increase community engagement and encourage wider involvement from under-represented groups within their communities.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 29 community councillors representing eight community councils from across North Ayrshire who attended the first community council conference; recognises the value of allowing local communities to make meaningful local decisions, and welcomes the time commitment made by community councillors to increase community engagement and encourage wider involvement from under-represented groups within their communities.
Supported by: Bill Bowman, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Edward Mountain, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Oliver Mundell, Miles Briggs, Dean Lockhart, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Ruth Maguire, Rachael Hamilton, Jackson Carlaw, Liz Smith, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur
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