That the Parliament welcomes Emirates Airline’s announcement that it is introducing a daily Edinburgh-Dubai route from October 2018; believes that this direct route between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Scotland’s capital will bring long-term economic growth and help develop new business links; notes that, in 2017, the Global Power City Index ranked Dubai among the world’s top 25 cities; considers that there is great significance in developing stronger tourism links between Scotland and the UAE; recognises what it sees as the importance of having a competitive aviation industry, which it believes is necessary in growing the economy, attracting investment and creating well-paid jobs across the country, and pledges to re-double its efforts to create a competitive environment that facilitates airport growth and opens new routes between Scotland and emerging markets.
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That the Parliament welcomes Emirates Airline’s announcement that it is introducing a daily Edinburgh-Dubai route from October 2018; believes that this direct route between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Scotland’s capital will bring long-term economic growth and help develop new business links; notes that, in 2017, the Global Power City Index ranked Dubai among the world’s top 25 cities; considers that there is great significance in developing stronger tourism links between Scotland and the UAE; recognises what it sees as the importance of having a competitive aviation industry, which it believes is necessary in growing the economy, attracting investment and creating well-paid jobs across the country, and pledges to re-double its efforts to create a competitive environment that facilitates airport growth and opens new routes between Scotland and emerging markets.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Liz Smith, Jamie Halcro Johnston, David Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Corry, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Bill Bowman, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Tom Arthur
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As an amendment to motion S5M-11289 in the name of John Finnie (Better Buses), insert at end ", or via another appropriate but measurable method in relevant Scottish Government transport strategies, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with local authorities to ensure that timetabling and bus provision better meet local demands."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-11289 in the name of John Finnie (Better Buses), insert at end ", or via another appropriate but measurable method in relevant Scottish Government transport strategies, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with local authorities to ensure that timetabling and bus provision better meet local demands."
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Jackson Carlaw
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/03/2018
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That the Parliament notes with increasing concern what it sees as the growing political and economic crisis engulfing the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, where 82% of people are now deemed as living in poverty and over 90% of people cannot afford living basics to survive under the current governance of President Nicolas Maduro; understands that this in light of evidence showing that consumer prices rose by over 800% in 2016 at levels unsustainable to the majority; believes that Venezuela is considered one of the most unsafe countries in the world, where authorities have stopped recording violent crime as it is so prevalent, understands that President Maduro is planning to hold a “mega-election” to cement his power across the country; is concerned that this may be, as many opposition parties have stated, “fraudulent and illegitimate”; expresses its concern regarding the country’s economy that, despite substantial central revenues from oil exports, has effectively collapsed under what it considers extreme socialist policies, which have resulted in what The Economist described in 2017 as the “steepest [economic decline] in modern Latin America history”; notes that inflation is currently at 2,616%, with the International Monetary Fund projecting it to rise to 13,000% later in 2018; understands that many EU member states, among other international political institutions, have introduced a variety of sanctions in relation to both the freezing of financial assets and the expulsion of Venezuelan ambassador, and considers that the current regime is imposing the severest of conditions on its citizens that require urgent redress.
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That the Parliament notes with increasing concern what it sees as the growing political and economic crisis engulfing the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, where 82% of people are now deemed as living in poverty and over 90% of people cannot afford living basics to survive under the current governance of President Nicolas Maduro; understands that this in light of evidence showing that consumer prices rose by over 800% in 2016 at levels unsustainable to the majority; believes that Venezuela is considered one of the most unsafe countries in the world, where authorities have stopped recording violent crime as it is so prevalent, understands that President Maduro is planning to hold a “mega-election” to cement his power across the country; is concerned that this may be, as many opposition parties have stated, “fraudulent and illegitimate”; expresses its concern regarding the country’s economy that, despite substantial central revenues from oil exports, has effectively collapsed under what it considers extreme socialist policies, which have resulted in what The Economist described in 2017 as the “steepest [economic decline] in modern Latin America history”; notes that inflation is currently at 2,616%, with the International Monetary Fund projecting it to rise to 13,000% later in 2018; understands that many EU member states, among other international political institutions, have introduced a variety of sanctions in relation to both the freezing of financial assets and the expulsion of Venezuelan ambassador, and considers that the current regime is imposing the severest of conditions on its citizens that require urgent redress.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Rachael Hamilton
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2018
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That the Parliament notes with concern Bermuda’s reported decision to repeal same-sex marriage legislation, becoming the first country in the world to do so; understands that the bill was approved following its parliament passing the legislation to do so in December 2017; notes that same-sex couples already married will not have their status annulled but any future couples seeking legal status will only be offered a domestic partnership; believes that this is an unfortunate and significant regression in reaching the goal of global LGBTI+ equality; hopes that the people of Bermuda, its parliament and its government will reconsider this decision in the future and reintroduce same-sex marriage; expresses its support to Bermudian LGBTI+ people; understands that the Prime Minister and UK Foreign Office have expressed disappointment with the decision, notwithstanding that it was a decision made by the country's democratically elected parliament, and hopes that the examples of commitment to marriage equality in other jurisdictions will act as a catalyst to encourage the government of Bermuda to reconsider its position on this move and work towards future LGBTI+ equality.
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That the Parliament notes with concern Bermuda’s reported decision to repeal same-sex marriage legislation, becoming the first country in the world to do so; understands that the bill was approved following its parliament passing the legislation to do so in December 2017; notes that same-sex couples already married will not have their status annulled but any future couples seeking legal status will only be offered a domestic partnership; believes that this is an unfortunate and significant regression in reaching the goal of global LGBTI+ equality; hopes that the people of Bermuda, its parliament and its government will reconsider this decision in the future and reintroduce same-sex marriage; expresses its support to Bermudian LGBTI+ people; understands that the Prime Minister and UK Foreign Office have expressed disappointment with the decision, notwithstanding that it was a decision made by the country's democratically elected parliament, and hopes that the examples of commitment to marriage equality in other jurisdictions will act as a catalyst to encourage the government of Bermuda to reconsider its position on this move and work towards future LGBTI+ equality.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, David Torrance, Pauline McNeill, Bill Bowman, John Finnie, Ivan McKee, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Brian Whittle
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2018
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As an amendment to motion S5M-09269 in the name of Kenneth Gibson (More to the Chancellor's VAT Announcement Than Meets the Eye), leave out from "sustained pressure" to end and insert "a sustained approach of dialogue and cooperation between Scotland's Conservative MPs and the UK Government, which will exempt Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service from VAT as of April 2018; understands that £140 million was lost because of a decision taken by the Scottish Government to create separate forces, despite reportedly receiving legal advice warning that this would result in the loss of VAT exemption; underlines the Chancellor’s comments that this exemption has arisen following discussions with Scottish Conservative MPs; applauds the efforts of these 13 MPs who, it understands, in just six months have delivered a saving of £35 million a year for frontline services; believes that Scotland benefits most when it works with its neighbours across the UK, and recognises what it sees as the damaging effect to Scotland, including its economy and the fabric of its many communities, that has resulted from a decade of an unnecessary confrontational approach with the UK Government."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-09269 in the name of Kenneth Gibson (More to the Chancellor's VAT Announcement Than Meets the Eye), leave out from "sustained pressure" to end and insert "a sustained approach of dialogue and cooperation between Scotland's Conservative MPs and the UK Government, which will exempt Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service from VAT as of April 2018; understands that £140 million was lost because of a decision taken by the Scottish Government to create separate forces, despite reportedly receiving legal advice warning that this would result in the loss of VAT exemption; underlines the Chancellor’s comments that this exemption has arisen following discussions with Scottish Conservative MPs; applauds the efforts of these 13 MPs who, it understands, in just six months have delivered a saving of £35 million a year for frontline services; believes that Scotland benefits most when it works with its neighbours across the UK, and recognises what it sees as the damaging effect to Scotland, including its economy and the fabric of its many communities, that has resulted from a decade of an unnecessary confrontational approach with the UK Government."
Supported by: Annie Wells
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates James O’Neill on being named College Candidate of the Year at the annual SQA Star Awards for his community coaching efforts; notes that James graduated from Ayrshire College and is now studying at Glasgow Caledonian University for a degree in international sports management; recognises that the last four College Candidate of the Year awards have gone to Ayrshire College sport and fitness students; commends Ayrshire College and James for this tremendous achievement, and wishes him continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates James O’Neill on being named College Candidate of the Year at the annual SQA Star Awards for his community coaching efforts; notes that James graduated from Ayrshire College and is now studying at Glasgow Caledonian University for a degree in international sports management; recognises that the last four College Candidate of the Year awards have gone to Ayrshire College sport and fitness students; commends Ayrshire College and James for this tremendous achievement, and wishes him continued success in the future.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Jeremy Balfour, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Donald Cameron, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Bowman, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr, Tom Arthur, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Sheriff Iona Sara McDonald MA LLB DL on her appointment as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran; recognises that Sheriff McDonald, an Ayrshire native, was educated at Cumnock Academy and the University of Glasgow, and thereafter joined the Ayr firm, Mathie-Morton, Black and Buchanan, where she was named partner in 1982; notes that she became a Senior Sheriff in the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde at Kilmarnock in 2007; congratulates Sheriff McDonald on this tremendous achievement, and wishes her success in the position.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sheriff Iona Sara McDonald MA LLB DL on her appointment as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran; recognises that Sheriff McDonald, an Ayrshire native, was educated at Cumnock Academy and the University of Glasgow, and thereafter joined the Ayr firm, Mathie-Morton, Black and Buchanan, where she was named partner in 1982; notes that she became a Senior Sheriff in the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde at Kilmarnock in 2007; congratulates Sheriff McDonald on this tremendous achievement, and wishes her success in the position.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Tom Mason, Ruth Maguire, Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Liz Smith, Murdo Fraser, James Dornan, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Bowman, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr, Tom Arthur, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2018
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That the Parliament commends the 24 young women in West College Scotland’s early education and childcare course who participated in the Children in Need challenge; notes that the team members estimate that they raised several hundred pounds by participating in a sponsored four-mile walk; understands that several staff members and lecturers were also involved in fundraising; congratulates the team on this achievement, and wishes all involved continued success.
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That the Parliament commends the 24 young women in West College Scotland’s early education and childcare course who participated in the Children in Need challenge; notes that the team members estimate that they raised several hundred pounds by participating in a sponsored four-mile walk; understands that several staff members and lecturers were also involved in fundraising; congratulates the team on this achievement, and wishes all involved continued success.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Tom Mason, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Edward Mountain, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Donald Cameron, Bill Bowman, Clare Adamson, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr, Jackie Baillie, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Elaine Kelso, who is from Arran, on winning the Midwife category at the 2017 Scottish Health Awards; notes that, Elaine, who works as a community midwife at Arran War Memorial Hospital, is the only midwife on the island; appreciates her dedication to the job, which can involve being on call 24/7; commends Elaine on her skill, knowledge and caring approach, and wishes her continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Elaine Kelso, who is from Arran, on winning the Midwife category at the 2017 Scottish Health Awards; notes that, Elaine, who works as a community midwife at Arran War Memorial Hospital, is the only midwife on the island; appreciates her dedication to the job, which can involve being on call 24/7; commends Elaine on her skill, knowledge and caring approach, and wishes her continued success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Ruth Maguire, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Murdo Fraser, Bruce Crawford, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Donald Cameron, Kenneth Gibson, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr, John Scott, Tom Arthur, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2018
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That the Parliament understands that pupils from Lawthorn Primary School in Irvine are to take part in the Children in Need Charity Choir on 17 November 2017; wishes luck to the choir master, Andrew Paton, and all of the 123 pupils from 13 schools across Ayrshire who will be singing the rendition of Over the Rainbow; highlights that BBC Children in Need funds 21 projects across Ayrshire, such as the Ayrshire Hospice, providing great support for the community; praises the children from Lawthorn Primary School, particularly as they will also be performing the song in sign language, and wishes them luck in their fundraising endeavours.
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That the Parliament understands that pupils from Lawthorn Primary School in Irvine are to take part in the Children in Need Charity Choir on 17 November 2017; wishes luck to the choir master, Andrew Paton, and all of the 123 pupils from 13 schools across Ayrshire who will be singing the rendition of Over the Rainbow; highlights that BBC Children in Need funds 21 projects across Ayrshire, such as the Ayrshire Hospice, providing great support for the community; praises the children from Lawthorn Primary School, particularly as they will also be performing the song in sign language, and wishes them luck in their fundraising endeavours.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2018
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