That the Parliament welcomes the 20 for 20 initiative, which is led by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland; recognises that Scotland’s food and drink industry is a key sector in Scotland’s economy and that its clear ambition is to reach £30 billion turnover for the industry by 2030; notes that, in order to do so, the industry requires a flexible and skilled workforce; further notes that Skills Development Scotland believes that this will require 27,000 new jobs to be created in Scotland, including in Ayrshire, by 2025; understands that FDF Scotland will help the food and drinks industry expand its workforce, and welcomes the expectation that it will place 20 new young people with food and drink manufacturers by the end of 2020.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 20 for 20 initiative, which is led by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland; recognises that Scotland’s food and drink industry is a key sector in Scotland’s economy and that its clear ambition is to reach £30 billion turnover for the industry by 2030; notes that, in order to do so, the industry requires a flexible and skilled workforce; further notes that Skills Development Scotland believes that this will require 27,000 new jobs to be created in Scotland, including in Ayrshire, by 2025; understands that FDF Scotland will help the food and drinks industry expand its workforce, and welcomes the expectation that it will place 20 new young people with food and drink manufacturers by the end of 2020.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Liz Smith, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Annie Wells, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Ayr Rugby Football Club on winning the Scottish Premier League, the SRU Championship Cup, the SRU National Cup and the Bill McLaren Shield in the 2018-19 season; further congratulates the players, the coaching staff, office bearers and the many volunteers who support the club on a daily basis; recognises that the club has 584 playing members, including men, women, boys and girls, including approximately 400 boys and girls from age seven upwards, and wishes Ayr Rugby Football Club every success in the new Super 6 League next season in which Ayr, Boroughmuir, Heriot’s, Melrose, Stirling and Watsonians will be representing Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ayr Rugby Football Club on winning the Scottish Premier League, the SRU Championship Cup, the SRU National Cup and the Bill McLaren Shield in the 2018-19 season; further congratulates the players, the coaching staff, office bearers and the many volunteers who support the club on a daily basis; recognises that the club has 584 playing members, including men, women, boys and girls, including approximately 400 boys and girls from age seven upwards, and wishes Ayr Rugby Football Club every success in the new Super 6 League next season in which Ayr, Boroughmuir, Heriot’s, Melrose, Stirling and Watsonians will be representing Scotland.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Alexander Stewart, Stewart Stevenson, Annie Wells, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Gil Paterson, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the 1st Troon Boys’ Brigade (BB) company’s pipe band on being awarded first place in the Pipe Championship category at the 2019 BB Scottish Bands Contest in front of an audience of over 300 people on 23 March at Hutchesons’ Grammar School in Glasgow; notes that the band, which was formed in 1919, boasts an impressive CV with its name on every major championship trophy it its class; understands that the current band is made up of seven pipers and eight drummers; believes that music allows young people to develop both hard and soft skills and provides them with an opportunity to express themselves, develop their musical talents and work as a team, and acknowledges the hard work, skill and dedication displayed by the BB members and their volunteer instructors.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 1st Troon Boys’ Brigade (BB) company’s pipe band on being awarded first place in the Pipe Championship category at the 2019 BB Scottish Bands Contest in front of an audience of over 300 people on 23 March at Hutchesons’ Grammar School in Glasgow; notes that the band, which was formed in 1919, boasts an impressive CV with its name on every major championship trophy it its class; understands that the current band is made up of seven pipers and eight drummers; believes that music allows young people to develop both hard and soft skills and provides them with an opportunity to express themselves, develop their musical talents and work as a team, and acknowledges the hard work, skill and dedication displayed by the BB members and their volunteer instructors.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart R, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Golden, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Stuart McMillan, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gil Paterson, Donald Cameron, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee recommends that the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/64) be annulled.
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That the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee recommends that the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/64) be annulled.
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the congregation of St Ninian’s Episcopal Church and the wider community of Troon on creating the 7m x 3m tapestry, Great Troon Wall Hanging, which is on display at the church; notes that it depicts highlights of the church's and the town's history, particularly the life of St Ninian, and land and seascapes of the area, using sophisticated embroidery techniques in a style that has been inspired by the tent makers of Cairo, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and fabric panels at Dundonald Church Hall, the Ayrshire Central Breast Screening Unit and Troon Old Parish Church, and commends the efforts and skills of the many volunteers over the four-year period that it has taken to complete this piece of art.
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That the Parliament congratulates the congregation of St Ninian’s Episcopal Church and the wider community of Troon on creating the 7m x 3m tapestry, Great Troon Wall Hanging, which is on display at the church; notes that it depicts highlights of the church's and the town's history, particularly the life of St Ninian, and land and seascapes of the area, using sophisticated embroidery techniques in a style that has been inspired by the tent makers of Cairo, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and fabric panels at Dundonald Church Hall, the Ayrshire Central Breast Screening Unit and Troon Old Parish Church, and commends the efforts and skills of the many volunteers over the four-year period that it has taken to complete this piece of art.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Stewart Stevenson, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Richard Lyle, Bill Bowman, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates South Ayrshire Community Transport on its award of funding from SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund; understands that the funding is for the development of the KA8 Electric Car Club in North Ayr; notes that it is one of 13 low-carbon transport and heating projects to be awarded funding from this first round of the Green Economy Fund; understands that SP Energy Networks’ criteria for funding includes reducing emissions and delivering a range of social benefits, and encourages others to apply to the Green Economy fund, which is open for a second round of applications.
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That the Parliament congratulates South Ayrshire Community Transport on its award of funding from SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund; understands that the funding is for the development of the KA8 Electric Car Club in North Ayr; notes that it is one of 13 low-carbon transport and heating projects to be awarded funding from this first round of the Green Economy Fund; understands that SP Energy Networks’ criteria for funding includes reducing emissions and delivering a range of social benefits, and encourages others to apply to the Green Economy fund, which is open for a second round of applications.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates local vocalists and community groups in Ayrshire who have recorded a Christmas CD to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice; notes that 100% of the sales will go directly to the hospice, and applauds the initiative of everyone involved, which brings together the community at Christmas in support of the Ayrshire Hospice.
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That the Parliament congratulates local vocalists and community groups in Ayrshire who have recorded a Christmas CD to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice; notes that 100% of the sales will go directly to the hospice, and applauds the initiative of everyone involved, which brings together the community at Christmas in support of the Ayrshire Hospice.
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Berry, on being a finalist in the recent Electrical Apprentice of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Scottish Joint Industry Board and Edmundson Electrical; recognises that Stephen was one of the three finalists chosen from over 3,000 apprentices; understands that the electrical industry modern apprenticeship programme recruits around 700 young people each year, and acknowledges that this award encourages and rewards those apprentices who have demonstrated that they have attained the highest standards of academic and technical competence and displayed excellent personal qualities in their education and training.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Berry, on being a finalist in the recent Electrical Apprentice of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Scottish Joint Industry Board and Edmundson Electrical; recognises that Stephen was one of the three finalists chosen from over 3,000 apprentices; understands that the electrical industry modern apprenticeship programme recruits around 700 young people each year, and acknowledges that this award encourages and rewards those apprentices who have demonstrated that they have attained the highest standards of academic and technical competence and displayed excellent personal qualities in their education and training.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Stewart Stevenson, Rachael Hamilton, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the chairman, committee and volunteers of Ayr and District Flower Show on delivering a magnificent show at Ayr Racecourse on 18 and 19 August 2018, and wishes them continued future success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the chairman, committee and volunteers of Ayr and District Flower Show on delivering a magnificent show at Ayr Racecourse on 18 and 19 August 2018, and wishes them continued future success.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Gail Ross, Jackson Carlaw, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers, sponsors, partners and volunteers on the hugely successful Scottish International Airshow, which was held on the Low Green, Ayr on 1-2 September 2018; thanks the RAF, the Red Arrows, the Swiss Government and private individuals for providing aircraft for this now truly international event, which attracted well over 100,000 visitors to Ayrshire, and wishes the Scottish International Airshow continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers, sponsors, partners and volunteers on the hugely successful Scottish International Airshow, which was held on the Low Green, Ayr on 1-2 September 2018; thanks the RAF, the Red Arrows, the Swiss Government and private individuals for providing aircraft for this now truly international event, which attracted well over 100,000 visitors to Ayrshire, and wishes the Scottish International Airshow continued success in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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