That the Parliament congratulates the Clacksfirst Business Improvement District (BID), which has provided 13 defibrillators to businesses within the area that it covers and one to the head office of Scottish Autism; applauds Vince Bowles, who works for the charity, for offering training on how to use the defibrillators; notes that, thanks to Vince's help, the BID has passed the money that it would have had to spend on this training to Scottish Autism's fundraising manger, Karen Wilson, as a "thank-you"; acknowledges that this will be used to support the charity’s extremely popular Makers Café & Community Hub in Alloa, and commends Scottish Autism on the astonishing level of work that it carries out in the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Clacksfirst Business Improvement District (BID), which has provided 13 defibrillators to businesses within the area that it covers and one to the head office of Scottish Autism; applauds Vince Bowles, who works for the charity, for offering training on how to use the defibrillators; notes that, thanks to Vince's help, the BID has passed the money that it would have had to spend on this training to Scottish Autism's fundraising manger, Karen Wilson, as a "thank-you"; acknowledges that this will be used to support the charity’s extremely popular Makers Café & Community Hub in Alloa, and commends Scottish Autism on the astonishing level of work that it carries out in the community.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Murdo Fraser, Ruth Maguire, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd
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That the Parliament commends Eleanor and John Blady for raising £2,145 to support Breathe Easy Clackmannanshire (BEC); understands that, in August 2019, the couple organised a sponsored walk from Alloa to Cambus, which then went back to Patons and Baldwins Bowling Club in Alloa for a raffle and a fun event; thanks the club for hosting the walkers and everyone who made donations to, and took part in, the raffle; notes that BEC, which is chaired by Linda McLeod BEM, has forwarded the money raised to British Lung Foundation; believes that this donation will help people in the county and farther afield, and applauds Eleanor and John on their sterling endeavours.
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That the Parliament commends Eleanor and John Blady for raising £2,145 to support Breathe Easy Clackmannanshire (BEC); understands that, in August 2019, the couple organised a sponsored walk from Alloa to Cambus, which then went back to Patons and Baldwins Bowling Club in Alloa for a raffle and a fun event; thanks the club for hosting the walkers and everyone who made donations to, and took part in, the raffle; notes that BEC, which is chaired by Linda McLeod BEM, has forwarded the money raised to British Lung Foundation; believes that this donation will help people in the county and farther afield, and applauds Eleanor and John on their sterling endeavours.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends Callum Bonner, who is from Tullibody, on his success representing Team UK at the trades "Olympics", the 2019 WorldSkills Finals, which were held in Russia in August; understands that Callum, who is a painter and decorator for Clackmannanshire Council, was one of the 15 team members to win a medallion of excellence award, which recognises competitors who are considered to have world-class status; acknowledges that the team, which comprised of some of the UK’s top young students and apprentices, also won two gold medals, along with one silver and one bronze; believes that this represents a great success for WorldSkills UK, which selects and trains the team and works to mainstream excellence in education and industry; acknowledges that Callum recently completed his modern apprenticeship at Forth Valley College; congratulates him on his professionalism, integrity and determination to succeed, and wishes Callum and his Team UK colleagues continued success.
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That the Parliament commends Callum Bonner, who is from Tullibody, on his success representing Team UK at the trades "Olympics", the 2019 WorldSkills Finals, which were held in Russia in August; understands that Callum, who is a painter and decorator for Clackmannanshire Council, was one of the 15 team members to win a medallion of excellence award, which recognises competitors who are considered to have world-class status; acknowledges that the team, which comprised of some of the UK’s top young students and apprentices, also won two gold medals, along with one silver and one bronze; believes that this represents a great success for WorldSkills UK, which selects and trains the team and works to mainstream excellence in education and industry; acknowledges that Callum recently completed his modern apprenticeship at Forth Valley College; congratulates him on his professionalism, integrity and determination to succeed, and wishes Callum and his Team UK colleagues continued success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, David Torrance, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that The Orchard Care Home in Tullibody has been awarded the Community Spirit Award at The Clacks 2019 Business Awards; notes that the event, which is run by the Alloa Advertiser, was established to reward and celebrate the local Clackmannanshire business community; understands that the winners of the 10 award categories were announced at a ceremony on 29 August 2019 at Alloa Town Hall; believes that The Orchard was announced as the winner of the community spirit award as a result of the strong community links that it has built with three local nurseries and two primary schools, as well as volunteers and family members of residents, and congratulates all the staff and residents for their excellent work and community spirit.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that The Orchard Care Home in Tullibody has been awarded the Community Spirit Award at The Clacks 2019 Business Awards; notes that the event, which is run by the Alloa Advertiser, was established to reward and celebrate the local Clackmannanshire business community; understands that the winners of the 10 award categories were announced at a ceremony on 29 August 2019 at Alloa Town Hall; believes that The Orchard was announced as the winner of the community spirit award as a result of the strong community links that it has built with three local nurseries and two primary schools, as well as volunteers and family members of residents, and congratulates all the staff and residents for their excellent work and community spirit.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Stuart McMillan, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, David Torrance, Peter Chapman, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates Dawn Gibson from Menstrie on her completion of her all-day Dumyat challenge for charity; understands that Dawn conquered the Clacks hill on a continuous loop for around 16 hours, repeating the three-mile route up and down from first light until dark; notes that the former British Army sergeant, who served as a tank mechanic in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for 12 years and now runs her own “GI.Fit” personal training service at Alloa Trade Centre, raised money for the charity, Rock2Recovery, which seeks out and helps distressed service people and veterans; acknowledges that Dawn ascended and descended Dumyat an astonishing 13 times and covered 40 miles non-stop to raise the £1,300, and commends her on her tireless work for forces’ charities, including a 24-hour running challenge for the Scotty's Little Soldiers charity in 2018.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dawn Gibson from Menstrie on her completion of her all-day Dumyat challenge for charity; understands that Dawn conquered the Clacks hill on a continuous loop for around 16 hours, repeating the three-mile route up and down from first light until dark; notes that the former British Army sergeant, who served as a tank mechanic in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for 12 years and now runs her own “GI.Fit” personal training service at Alloa Trade Centre, raised money for the charity, Rock2Recovery, which seeks out and helps distressed service people and veterans; acknowledges that Dawn ascended and descended Dumyat an astonishing 13 times and covered 40 miles non-stop to raise the £1,300, and commends her on her tireless work for forces’ charities, including a 24-hour running challenge for the Scotty's Little Soldiers charity in 2018.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Bob Doris, Peter Chapman, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18885 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (The Impact of the UK Government’s Family Migration Policy on Scotland), leave out from "the UK Government's family migration policies" to end and insert ", in June 2019, the Home Secretary asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review salary thresholds and to consider whether more flexibility was required; further notes that, in September, the Prime Minister announced plans for fast-track visas for scientists, two-year post-study visas for international students were also announced, and the Home Secretary asked the MAC for further evidence on flexibility in migration rules; believes that these actions amount to a fresh approach for UK migration policy; further believes this should be sustained into family migration; notes that net migration to Scotland remains positive, and believes that the Scottish Government has many other powers to attract families to Scotland, including tax, economic and education powers."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18885 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (The Impact of the UK Government’s Family Migration Policy on Scotland), leave out from "the UK Government's family migration policies" to end and insert ", in June 2019, the Home Secretary asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review salary thresholds and to consider whether more flexibility was required; further notes that, in September, the Prime Minister announced plans for fast-track visas for scientists, two-year post-study visas for international students were also announced, and the Home Secretary asked the MAC for further evidence on flexibility in migration rules; believes that these actions amount to a fresh approach for UK migration policy; further believes this should be sustained into family migration; notes that net migration to Scotland remains positive, and believes that the Scottish Government has many other powers to attract families to Scotland, including tax, economic and education powers."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17/09/2019
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That the Parliament commends Iain Whyte from Muckhart, who shed 12 stone in a year and is undertaking a long-distance charity cycle challenge; acknowledges that the fishmonger wished to prove that it is never too late to make a change after he became frustrated with his weight at the age of 55; notes that he weighed 26.5 stone 12 months ago but that a change in diet and abstinence from alcohol enabled him to lose the extra weight at a steady pace; notes that Ian has always been a keen cyclist and is now able to tackle the 980 miles between Land's End and John o' Groats for the Prince's Trust; understands that he has already raised just under £1,500, and wishes him all the very best and every success with his outstanding challenge.
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That the Parliament commends Iain Whyte from Muckhart, who shed 12 stone in a year and is undertaking a long-distance charity cycle challenge; acknowledges that the fishmonger wished to prove that it is never too late to make a change after he became frustrated with his weight at the age of 55; notes that he weighed 26.5 stone 12 months ago but that a change in diet and abstinence from alcohol enabled him to lose the extra weight at a steady pace; notes that Ian has always been a keen cyclist and is now able to tackle the 980 miles between Land's End and John o' Groats for the Prince's Trust; understands that he has already raised just under £1,500, and wishes him all the very best and every success with his outstanding challenge.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Finlay Carson, Bill Bowman, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that a contract to build a new generation of Royal Navy frigates has been won by a consortium led by Babcock; understands that the firm was named preferred bidder for the £1.25 billion contract for five Type 31 warships; further understands that the deal stands to secure hundreds of jobs at Rosyth in Fife, where the ships will be assembled, with construction work spread between yards across the UK; believes that work is to begin by the end of 2019, with the first ships forecasted to be delivered in 2023; acknowledges that, with a price ceiling of £250 million per ship, the aim is to maintain the size of the Royal Navy's surface fleet and to encourage the generation of export orders; welcomes the news that the winning consortium also includes Thales, BMT, as well as Ferguson Marine, based in Port Glasgow, and Harland and Wolff in Belfast, which are both currently in administration; considers that the ship’s innovative modular construction method would further support around 2,500 jobs throughout the UK by accommodating a range of delivery sites, and sees the ability to combine various aspects of construction across the country as a further endorsement of the economic strength of the UK.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that a contract to build a new generation of Royal Navy frigates has been won by a consortium led by Babcock; understands that the firm was named preferred bidder for the £1.25 billion contract for five Type 31 warships; further understands that the deal stands to secure hundreds of jobs at Rosyth in Fife, where the ships will be assembled, with construction work spread between yards across the UK; believes that work is to begin by the end of 2019, with the first ships forecasted to be delivered in 2023; acknowledges that, with a price ceiling of £250 million per ship, the aim is to maintain the size of the Royal Navy's surface fleet and to encourage the generation of export orders; welcomes the news that the winning consortium also includes Thales, BMT, as well as Ferguson Marine, based in Port Glasgow, and Harland and Wolff in Belfast, which are both currently in administration; considers that the ship’s innovative modular construction method would further support around 2,500 jobs throughout the UK by accommodating a range of delivery sites, and sees the ability to combine various aspects of construction across the country as a further endorsement of the economic strength of the UK.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Bowman, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Clackmannanshire and Stirling’s Alzheimer Scotland branch has received £700 from Tillicoultry Golf Club toward its campaign to open a resource centre; understands that the money was raised at a very well-attended quiz night and that the club's chair, Eddie Davis, presented the award to the branch's treasurer, Debbie Cassidy, and chair, Caroline Crawford; notes that the club plans to hold a raffle at its sports night in November 2019 to raise more money for the branch, and commends everyone involved on their extremely magnanimous work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Clackmannanshire and Stirling’s Alzheimer Scotland branch has received £700 from Tillicoultry Golf Club toward its campaign to open a resource centre; understands that the money was raised at a very well-attended quiz night and that the club's chair, Eddie Davis, presented the award to the branch's treasurer, Debbie Cassidy, and chair, Caroline Crawford; notes that the club plans to hold a raffle at its sports night in November 2019 to raise more money for the branch, and commends everyone involved on their extremely magnanimous work.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Peter Chapman, Brian Whittle, Tom Mason, Ruth Maguire, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates Sauchie Nursery on becoming the first of its kind in Forth Valley to earn a diamond award for improving the language skills of children; understands that, through a new interactive programme delivered with the help of NHS Forth Valley speech and language therapists, the programme, Language is Fun Together (LIFT), has seen a vast improvement in the way children at the nursery speak and communicate; considers that, according to its research, 73% of youngsters taking part in LIFT groups now have the skills expected of their age group, which compares with a figure in January 2018 that showed that on average only 34% of three-year-olds in LIFT nurseries achieved this; acknowledges that Sauchie is one of 10 Clackmannanshire nurseries involved in LIFT, which is helping to build children’s language and communication skills through everyday play and talk and group work, and commends everyone involved for their excellent work.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sauchie Nursery on becoming the first of its kind in Forth Valley to earn a diamond award for improving the language skills of children; understands that, through a new interactive programme delivered with the help of NHS Forth Valley speech and language therapists, the programme, Language is Fun Together (LIFT), has seen a vast improvement in the way children at the nursery speak and communicate; considers that, according to its research, 73% of youngsters taking part in LIFT groups now have the skills expected of their age group, which compares with a figure in January 2018 that showed that on average only 34% of three-year-olds in LIFT nurseries achieved this; acknowledges that Sauchie is one of 10 Clackmannanshire nurseries involved in LIFT, which is helping to build children’s language and communication skills through everyday play and talk and group work, and commends everyone involved for their excellent work.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Liz Smith, Stuart McMillan, Finlay Carson, Tom Mason, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Rachael Hamilton
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