That the Parliament notes with concern the decrease in projected life expectancies of children in the UK by three years that has been reported by the Office for National Statistics; understands that life expectancy has stopped rising in the UK since 2018; believes that this can be attributed to what it sees as callous austerity measures by the UK Government, including cuts to the welfare state; agrees with the UN Special Rapporteur for Extreme Poverty and Human Rights that cuts to public services since 2010 have resulted in “tragic social consequences”; believes that the most vulnerable continue to feel its damaging impacts and that stalling life expectancy for children is a consequence of what it considers to be the Conservative Party's ideological commitment to austerity; recognises that rising life expectancy for children is a marker of a healthy society, and supports the Scottish Government initiatives, such as the Baby Box, the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods, that aim to ensure that children across Scotland get a healthy start to life, regardless of their background.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the decrease in projected life expectancies of children in the UK by three years that has been reported by the Office for National Statistics; understands that life expectancy has stopped rising in the UK since 2018; believes that this can be attributed to what it sees as callous austerity measures by the UK Government, including cuts to the welfare state; agrees with the UN Special Rapporteur for Extreme Poverty and Human Rights that cuts to public services since 2010 have resulted in “tragic social consequences”; believes that the most vulnerable continue to feel its damaging impacts and that stalling life expectancy for children is a consequence of what it considers to be the Conservative Party's ideological commitment to austerity; recognises that rising life expectancy for children is a marker of a healthy society, and supports the Scottish Government initiatives, such as the Baby Box, the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods, that aim to ensure that children across Scotland get a healthy start to life, regardless of their background.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, John Mason, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on receiving the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2019; welcomes the recognition of the university's transformational and internationally-renowned aquaculture research; considers this accolade one of the most prestigious awards in the higher education sector; notes that this is the second time that the University of Stirling has won this award, the first time being in 2014, and that it was also recently named UK Sports University of the Year 2020, further cementing its distinguished reputation; applauds the university’s Institute of Aquaculture on its pioneering work to support the efficient and sustainable development of world’s fastest-growing food production sector and tackle global hunger; encourages the Institute of Aquaculture to continue its valuable collaboration with governments, regulatory bodies, industry, fish farmers and supply chains; recognises the socio-economic benefits to the local council area from the Institute's research and innovation and that these benefits are further supported by the Scottish Government’s £50.1 million contribution to the City Region Deal for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, and looks forward to celebrating the Institute of Aquaculture’s 40th anniversary next year.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on receiving the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2019; welcomes the recognition of the university's transformational and internationally-renowned aquaculture research; considers this accolade one of the most prestigious awards in the higher education sector; notes that this is the second time that the University of Stirling has won this award, the first time being in 2014, and that it was also recently named UK Sports University of the Year 2020, further cementing its distinguished reputation; applauds the university’s Institute of Aquaculture on its pioneering work to support the efficient and sustainable development of world’s fastest-growing food production sector and tackle global hunger; encourages the Institute of Aquaculture to continue its valuable collaboration with governments, regulatory bodies, industry, fish farmers and supply chains; recognises the socio-economic benefits to the local council area from the Institute's research and innovation and that these benefits are further supported by the Scottish Government’s £50.1 million contribution to the City Region Deal for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, and looks forward to celebrating the Institute of Aquaculture’s 40th anniversary next year.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Emma Harper, Angus MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Rowley, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament congratulates Dunblane High School on being named Scottish State Secondary School of the Year by The Sunday Times, which is the second time that it has won the award; recognises that a key part of the school’s success is the number of young people reaching positive destinations after school, including further education, vocational courses, modern apprenticeships, work-based training and employment; notes that in 2018, 92% of students left the school equipped with five or more National 5s, while 76% left with five or more Highers and 27% gained two or more Advanced Highers; commends the teachers and pupils at the school on this outstanding achievement; welcomes its atmosphere of excellence and support for hard work and dedication; believes this award to be well deserved by the school and acknowledges this to be a positive reflection of the world-class education provided in Scotland, and wishes Dunblane High School, its teachers and students, continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dunblane High School on being named Scottish State Secondary School of the Year by The Sunday Times, which is the second time that it has won the award; recognises that a key part of the school’s success is the number of young people reaching positive destinations after school, including further education, vocational courses, modern apprenticeships, work-based training and employment; notes that in 2018, 92% of students left the school equipped with five or more National 5s, while 76% left with five or more Highers and 27% gained two or more Advanced Highers; commends the teachers and pupils at the school on this outstanding achievement; welcomes its atmosphere of excellence and support for hard work and dedication; believes this award to be well deserved by the school and acknowledges this to be a positive reflection of the world-class education provided in Scotland, and wishes Dunblane High School, its teachers and students, continued success.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament condemns the recent UK Treasury announcement of an increase in the rate of borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) by one percentage point; understands that the PWLB lends money to local authorities for community infrastructure projects; is concerned by the implications of this percentage-point hike in interest rates on Scottish councils’ abilities, including Clackmannanshire Council, to carry out crucial infrastructure developments, such as affordable housing, schools, leisure and regeneration projects; agrees with a number of local authorities that this increase is paramount to the UK Government “profiteering at the expense of council tax payers”; recognises the detrimental impact that this move will have on infrastructure projects in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane and other local authority areas across Scotland, and acknowledges calls on the UK Government to reconsider its decision.
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That the Parliament condemns the recent UK Treasury announcement of an increase in the rate of borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) by one percentage point; understands that the PWLB lends money to local authorities for community infrastructure projects; is concerned by the implications of this percentage-point hike in interest rates on Scottish councils’ abilities, including Clackmannanshire Council, to carry out crucial infrastructure developments, such as affordable housing, schools, leisure and regeneration projects; agrees with a number of local authorities that this increase is paramount to the UK Government “profiteering at the expense of council tax payers”; recognises the detrimental impact that this move will have on infrastructure projects in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane and other local authority areas across Scotland, and acknowledges calls on the UK Government to reconsider its decision.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Alex Rowley
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament commends the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team on recently carrying a rapid and successful response to an emergency call-out in Alva Glen; congratulates the volunteer team on a professional job in difficult circumstances and thanks the Scottish Ambulance Service and Maritime and Coastguard Agency Helicopter Rescue151 from Inverness for their role in the incident; understands that the 24 mountain rescue teams across Scotland are staffed by 850 volunteers and thanks them for their dedication and commitment, at all hours and in any weather; notes that, in 2018, the teams responded to 683 call-outs, rescuing 851 people; acknowledges that they are a crucial part of the country's mountain rescue response, enabling people to enjoy the outdoors safely, and wishes Ochils Mountain Rescue, and the other teams, continued success.
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That the Parliament commends the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team on recently carrying a rapid and successful response to an emergency call-out in Alva Glen; congratulates the volunteer team on a professional job in difficult circumstances and thanks the Scottish Ambulance Service and Maritime and Coastguard Agency Helicopter Rescue151 from Inverness for their role in the incident; understands that the 24 mountain rescue teams across Scotland are staffed by 850 volunteers and thanks them for their dedication and commitment, at all hours and in any weather; notes that, in 2018, the teams responded to 683 call-outs, rescuing 851 people; acknowledges that they are a crucial part of the country's mountain rescue response, enabling people to enjoy the outdoors safely, and wishes Ochils Mountain Rescue, and the other teams, continued success.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Annabelle Ewing, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament notes with concern what it considers the ongoing injustice experienced by people living in Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan and Dunblane, and others across Scotland, caused by the reported lack of remuneration of money invested in the Equitable Life pension company; understands that, through maladministration and regulatory failure, hundreds of thousands of previous policy holders have been deprived of their money; commends the ongoing work by the Equitable Members Action Group, which continues to fight for fair compensation for those who lost money as a result of the collapse of Equitable Life; understands that this issue is reserved and continues to be raised by SNP MPs at the UK Parliament, and supports calls for the full amount currently owed to be repaid.
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That the Parliament notes with concern what it considers the ongoing injustice experienced by people living in Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan and Dunblane, and others across Scotland, caused by the reported lack of remuneration of money invested in the Equitable Life pension company; understands that, through maladministration and regulatory failure, hundreds of thousands of previous policy holders have been deprived of their money; commends the ongoing work by the Equitable Members Action Group, which continues to fight for fair compensation for those who lost money as a result of the collapse of Equitable Life; understands that this issue is reserved and continues to be raised by SNP MPs at the UK Parliament, and supports calls for the full amount currently owed to be repaid.
Supported by: Clare Adamson R
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That the Parliament welcomes Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), which has an exhibition stall in the building between 24 and 26 September 2019; understands that CTSI is celebrating Clackmannanshire’s 30-year history of successful social enterprise development with a Festival of Social Enterprise, running through September, during which its new five-year Social Enterprise Strategy is being launched; recognises that the sector has flourished over the last year, with a rise in the number of social enterprises of 65.5% taking the sector size to 4.3% of the local business market; notes that the income generated from code-compliant social enterprises and enterprising charities is now £16.5 million, making up 22% of the value of the third sector in the county; understands that CTSI hopes that this will help to grow local resident awareness and support a new Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network; congratulates all those involved with CTSI, and wishes them every success with the Social Enterprise Strategy.
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That the Parliament welcomes Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), which has an exhibition stall in the building between 24 and 26 September 2019; understands that CTSI is celebrating Clackmannanshire’s 30-year history of successful social enterprise development with a Festival of Social Enterprise, running through September, during which its new five-year Social Enterprise Strategy is being launched; recognises that the sector has flourished over the last year, with a rise in the number of social enterprises of 65.5% taking the sector size to 4.3% of the local business market; notes that the income generated from code-compliant social enterprises and enterprising charities is now £16.5 million, making up 22% of the value of the third sector in the county; understands that CTSI hopes that this will help to grow local resident awareness and support a new Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network; congratulates all those involved with CTSI, and wishes them every success with the Social Enterprise Strategy.
Supported by: Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Bruce Crawford, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Alex Rowley, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on the news that it has been announced as The Times and The Sunday Times UK Sports University of the Year 2020; understands that this is the first time a Scottish university has won the award; considers this award to be a reflection of the university’s world-class facilities and excellence across sports performance, research and education; further believes this award further reinforces Scotland’s international reputation as a world leader in first class education; notes that the University of Stirling will shortly see the completion of a £20 million upgrade of its sports facilities, an investment in the future generations of Scotland’s elite athletes and for the students, staff and wider community across Stirling and Clackmannanshire who also train there; recognises the wider work that the university undertakes in driving growth through innovative research and education; welcomes the sporting success of University of Stirling students and athletes; notes the accolade comes ahead of the publication of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 22 September 2019, and wishes the University, its staff and students continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on the news that it has been announced as The Times and The Sunday Times UK Sports University of the Year 2020; understands that this is the first time a Scottish university has won the award; considers this award to be a reflection of the university’s world-class facilities and excellence across sports performance, research and education; further believes this award further reinforces Scotland’s international reputation as a world leader in first class education; notes that the University of Stirling will shortly see the completion of a £20 million upgrade of its sports facilities, an investment in the future generations of Scotland’s elite athletes and for the students, staff and wider community across Stirling and Clackmannanshire who also train there; recognises the wider work that the university undertakes in driving growth through innovative research and education; welcomes the sporting success of University of Stirling students and athletes; notes the accolade comes ahead of the publication of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 22 September 2019, and wishes the University, its staff and students continued success.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Monica Lennon, Emma Harper, Bruce Crawford, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament acknowledges the upcoming fifth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, which was held on 18 September 2014; recognises the decision of people in Scotland; understands that the 84.59% turnout was the highest in any major UK voting event since 1918; welcomes the considered engagement of people in Scotland with its constitutional status; understands that allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the referendum has led to particularly high levels of political engagement among young people in Scotland; considers this to be positive and beneficial for a healthy and functioning democracy, and believes unequivocally in what it considers the inalienable right of people in Scotland to self-determination.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the upcoming fifth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, which was held on 18 September 2014; recognises the decision of people in Scotland; understands that the 84.59% turnout was the highest in any major UK voting event since 1918; welcomes the considered engagement of people in Scotland with its constitutional status; understands that allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the referendum has led to particularly high levels of political engagement among young people in Scotland; considers this to be positive and beneficial for a healthy and functioning democracy, and believes unequivocally in what it considers the inalienable right of people in Scotland to self-determination.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Sandra White, Christine Grahame, Bob Doris, Alex Neil, Clare Adamson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Forth Valley College is on course to become one of the largest trainers of modern apprentices (MA) as the 2019-20 session begins; congratulates it on surpassing its Skills Development Scotland MA target for the year by 11% and for growing its MA provision by 44% since 2017; understands that MA contract starts at the college have risen from 336 to 362, with Engineering confirming 156 and Construction having 101; notes that they earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification; welcomes investment by the Scottish Government that aims to reach what it sees as an ambitious 30,000 new start target by 2020, with 27,000 currently starting every year, and wishes every student at the college all the best with their studies.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Forth Valley College is on course to become one of the largest trainers of modern apprentices (MA) as the 2019-20 session begins; congratulates it on surpassing its Skills Development Scotland MA target for the year by 11% and for growing its MA provision by 44% since 2017; understands that MA contract starts at the college have risen from 336 to 362, with Engineering confirming 156 and Construction having 101; notes that they earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification; welcomes investment by the Scottish Government that aims to reach what it sees as an ambitious 30,000 new start target by 2020, with 27,000 currently starting every year, and wishes every student at the college all the best with their studies.
Supported by: Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, David Torrance, Bruce Crawford, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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