That the Parliament welcomes a study led by Heriot-Watt University, which found that rehabilitating the mind, as well as the body, could help some people with a spinal injury recover faster; understands that a change in the way people view their surroundings after injury can make it harder to carry out everyday tasks, and recognises that this research could help the NHS, charities and other organisations supporting people living with paraplegia, through additional neurological exercises to complement a physical rehabilitation regime and by providing new insights into how patients’ homes should be adapted.
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That the Parliament welcomes a study led by Heriot-Watt University, which found that rehabilitating the mind, as well as the body, could help some people with a spinal injury recover faster; understands that a change in the way people view their surroundings after injury can make it harder to carry out everyday tasks, and recognises that this research could help the NHS, charities and other organisations supporting people living with paraplegia, through additional neurological exercises to complement a physical rehabilitation regime and by providing new insights into how patients’ homes should be adapted.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Rowley, Liam Kerr, Bill Bowman, John Scott, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament welcomes the installation of two new street sculptures in Musselburgh; notes that the giant mussel sculpture, Memory and Reflection, which is made of stainless steel and is mirror polished to reflect whatever stands in front of it, has been installed in the town’s Murdoch Green, while the sculpture, The Archer, which is a life-size bronze cast of an archer and 12 steel arrows, is located near the River Esk; notes that both sculptures have been funded by Tesco as part of East Lothian Council’s Percent for Art policy, which was a condition of planning consent for the company’s present store; congratulates all involved, including the sculptors and the working group of community representatives who selected the commissions, and considers that the new sculptures, along with the relocation of the existing fisherfolk stone sculpture, are another welcome boost for the town’s amenity and artistic heritage offering, which it believes will become well-liked by local residents and visitors alike.
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That the Parliament welcomes the installation of two new street sculptures in Musselburgh; notes that the giant mussel sculpture, Memory and Reflection, which is made of stainless steel and is mirror polished to reflect whatever stands in front of it, has been installed in the town’s Murdoch Green, while the sculpture, The Archer, which is a life-size bronze cast of an archer and 12 steel arrows, is located near the River Esk; notes that both sculptures have been funded by Tesco as part of East Lothian Council’s Percent for Art policy, which was a condition of planning consent for the company’s present store; congratulates all involved, including the sculptors and the working group of community representatives who selected the commissions, and considers that the new sculptures, along with the relocation of the existing fisherfolk stone sculpture, are another welcome boost for the town’s amenity and artistic heritage offering, which it believes will become well-liked by local residents and visitors alike.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
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As an amendment to motion S5M-12856 in the name of Anas Sarwar (Access to Vital Medicines), insert at end “, and further calls on the Scottish Government to remove barriers to make access to new drugs easier, including the reform of the Patient Access Scheme Assessment Group.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-12856 in the name of Anas Sarwar (Access to Vital Medicines), insert at end “, and further calls on the Scottish Government to remove barriers to make access to new drugs easier, including the reform of the Patient Access Scheme Assessment Group.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/06/2018
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a campaign by Prostate Cancer UK and William Hill to raise awareness in Scotland about the condition; understands that it is the most common cancer in men, killing 1,000 every year in Scotland and one every 45 minutes across the UK; recognises that early diagnosis is key to successful treatment; believes that targeting customers in betting shops, who are typically male and over 50, will enable the charity to reach a large number of those at risk; congratulates all 310 William Hill shops in Scotland on supporting this campaign; welcomes the support of ABB Scotland, which is the trade body for the bookmaking sector and is part-funding the campaign, and encourages anyone with concerns to contact Prostate Cancer UK's specialist nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or online by visiting prostatecanceruk.org.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a campaign by Prostate Cancer UK and William Hill to raise awareness in Scotland about the condition; understands that it is the most common cancer in men, killing 1,000 every year in Scotland and one every 45 minutes across the UK; recognises that early diagnosis is key to successful treatment; believes that targeting customers in betting shops, who are typically male and over 50, will enable the charity to reach a large number of those at risk; congratulates all 310 William Hill shops in Scotland on supporting this campaign; welcomes the support of ABB Scotland, which is the trade body for the bookmaking sector and is part-funding the campaign, and encourages anyone with concerns to contact Prostate Cancer UK's specialist nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or online by visiting prostatecanceruk.org.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Alex Neil, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Bill Bowman, Rachael Hamilton, Graeme Dey, Ash Denham, Liz Smith, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, David Stewart, Lewis Macdonald, Neil Bibby, Rhoda Grant, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Jackson Carlaw, Maurice Golden, James Kelly, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Livingston FC on its promotion to the Scottish Premiership after beating Partick Thistle FC 3-1 on aggregate; recognises that Livingston has secured league promotion in two successive years; is aware that the club has been out of the Scottish Premiership for 12 years, and wishes the club all the best for next season.
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That the Parliament congratulates Livingston FC on its promotion to the Scottish Premiership after beating Partick Thistle FC 3-1 on aggregate; recognises that Livingston has secured league promotion in two successive years; is aware that the club has been out of the Scottish Premiership for 12 years, and wishes the club all the best for next season.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Ash Denham, Rachael Hamilton, Richard Lyle, Bill Bowman, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Kenneth Gibson, Annie Wells, Edward Mountain, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr, Clare Adamson, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament believes that good transport links, including trunk roads such as the A720 Edinburgh city bypass, are key to future economic development; understands that studies have shown that parts of this bypass are now among the most congested in the whole of the UK, at significant cost to the area’s economy; is aware of the reported concerns of residents, commuters, businesses and business organisations, such as the Federation of Small Businesses, regarding delays and frequent and lengthy tailbacks being experienced on the route, especially at peak times; understands that the draft orders for the long-awaited plans to introduce grade separation at the Sheriffhall Roundabout will not be published until 2019; believes that, compared with the 2014 figure, the Scottish Government expects that an extra 10,000 vehicles per day will be using the bypass by 2022, with an extra 20,000 vehicles predicted by 2032, and, in light of this, notes the calls for the Scottish Government to prioritise further improvements to the bypass, assess how it can expand capacity and to develop innovative, long-term solutions that will keep traffic moving on what it considers is a key national trunk road.
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That the Parliament believes that good transport links, including trunk roads such as the A720 Edinburgh city bypass, are key to future economic development; understands that studies have shown that parts of this bypass are now among the most congested in the whole of the UK, at significant cost to the area’s economy; is aware of the reported concerns of residents, commuters, businesses and business organisations, such as the Federation of Small Businesses, regarding delays and frequent and lengthy tailbacks being experienced on the route, especially at peak times; understands that the draft orders for the long-awaited plans to introduce grade separation at the Sheriffhall Roundabout will not be published until 2019; believes that, compared with the 2014 figure, the Scottish Government expects that an extra 10,000 vehicles per day will be using the bypass by 2022, with an extra 20,000 vehicles predicted by 2032, and, in light of this, notes the calls for the Scottish Government to prioritise further improvements to the bypass, assess how it can expand capacity and to develop innovative, long-term solutions that will keep traffic moving on what it considers is a key national trunk road.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Golden, Tom Mason, Bill Bowman, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Neil Findlay, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Brian Whittle, Alexander Burnett, Alison Harris, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31/05/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates the Grange Men’s Hockey Club, which is based in Edinburgh, on winning the men’s Scottish Cup for the sixth time, after defeating Edinburgh University 6-3 at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow, to complete the league and cup "double", and wishes the Grange all the best at the Scottish hockey playoffs in Glasgow and at the Euro Hockey Trophy in Vienna later in May 2018, at which the team will be representing Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Grange Men’s Hockey Club, which is based in Edinburgh, on winning the men’s Scottish Cup for the sixth time, after defeating Edinburgh University 6-3 at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow, to complete the league and cup "double", and wishes the Grange all the best at the Scottish hockey playoffs in Glasgow and at the Euro Hockey Trophy in Vienna later in May 2018, at which the team will be representing Scotland.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Maurice Corry, Tom Mason, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament congratulates Scouts Scotland on a 12th year of continued growth with membership in Scotland now reaching 51,371; understands that this growth includes more than 500 new volunteers over the last 12 months; applauds the charity work and community-based projects that Scouts across Scotland, including in Lothian, undertake every week in their communities; notes the research conducted by the Scout Association, which found that 70% of volunteers reported having improved life satisfaction with 42% reporting reduced feelings of loneliness since beginning volunteer work; commends the dedication of the volunteers in the vital role that they play in providing young people in the Scouts with amazing opportunities to develop the skills they need for life while also having fun and taking part in outdoor adventure, and wishes Scouts Scotland continued membership growth and success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scouts Scotland on a 12th year of continued growth with membership in Scotland now reaching 51,371; understands that this growth includes more than 500 new volunteers over the last 12 months; applauds the charity work and community-based projects that Scouts across Scotland, including in Lothian, undertake every week in their communities; notes the research conducted by the Scout Association, which found that 70% of volunteers reported having improved life satisfaction with 42% reporting reduced feelings of loneliness since beginning volunteer work; commends the dedication of the volunteers in the vital role that they play in providing young people in the Scouts with amazing opportunities to develop the skills they need for life while also having fun and taking part in outdoor adventure, and wishes Scouts Scotland continued membership growth and success in the future.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Liam McArthur, James Dornan, Peter Chapman, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, John Mason, Bill Bowman, Kenneth Gibson, Ash Denham, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Tom Mason, Ben Macpherson, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gail Ross, Alexander Burnett, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Maurice Golden, Jackson Carlaw
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As an amendment to motion S5M-12107 in the name of Anas Sarwar (NHS Tayside Public Inquiry), after “the Parliament” insert “notes the concerns expressed by families regarding the treatment of their loved ones within mental health services in NHS Tayside, access to facilities and the limited scope of the inquiry announced by the board; believes that a wider independent inquiry across the region would allow for these concerns to be investigated comprehensively in order to restore faith in these services among patients and their relatives and friends; further believes that it is important that families seeking answers are included in the establishment and remit of a wider inquiry;”.
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As an amendment to motion S5M-12107 in the name of Anas Sarwar (NHS Tayside Public Inquiry), after “the Parliament” insert “notes the concerns expressed by families regarding the treatment of their loved ones within mental health services in NHS Tayside, access to facilities and the limited scope of the inquiry announced by the board; believes that a wider independent inquiry across the region would allow for these concerns to be investigated comprehensively in order to restore faith in these services among patients and their relatives and friends; further believes that it is important that families seeking answers are included in the establishment and remit of a wider inquiry;”.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Tom Mason
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 09/05/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates the Grange Men’s Hockey Club, based in Edinburgh, on winning the men’s Division One hockey title; understands that the team won the league on points difference, ending Bromac Kelburne’s 13-year run winning the title; recognises that the Grange Men’s Hockey Club has the chance to win the Scottish Cup and league double when it plays Edinburgh University at Glasgow’s National Hockey Centre on 5 May 2018, and wishes both teams good luck in the final.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Grange Men’s Hockey Club, based in Edinburgh, on winning the men’s Division One hockey title; understands that the team won the league on points difference, ending Bromac Kelburne’s 13-year run winning the title; recognises that the Grange Men’s Hockey Club has the chance to win the Scottish Cup and league double when it plays Edinburgh University at Glasgow’s National Hockey Centre on 5 May 2018, and wishes both teams good luck in the final.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, David Stewart, Ash Denham, Gordon Lindhurst, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Bowman, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Jamie Halcro Johnston R, Jamie Greene, Tom Mason, David Torrance, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Gil Paterson, Maurice Golden
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