That the Parliament notes with concern reports of a food and humanitarian crisis in North Korea; acknowledges what it sees as widespread calls for international aid to be given from other countries to help alleviate the food shortage, which the UN predicts will effect 10 million civilians, following the worst North Korean harvest in 10 years; believes that the groups most vulnerable are children and pregnant or lactating women; recognises the provision by the South Korean Government of $8 million to the World Food Programme’s nutrition support programme for North Korean children and pregnant women and UNICEF’s maternal and child health care project; acknowledges what it sees as the commitment of the South Korean Government to continue to provide humanitarian aid for the people of North Korea, regardless of political circumstances on the peninsula, and believes that the South Korean peace organisation, the People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy, has carried out positive work in increasing awareness in Scotland of the North Korean food crisis.
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That the Parliament notes with concern reports of a food and humanitarian crisis in North Korea; acknowledges what it sees as widespread calls for international aid to be given from other countries to help alleviate the food shortage, which the UN predicts will effect 10 million civilians, following the worst North Korean harvest in 10 years; believes that the groups most vulnerable are children and pregnant or lactating women; recognises the provision by the South Korean Government of $8 million to the World Food Programme’s nutrition support programme for North Korean children and pregnant women and UNICEF’s maternal and child health care project; acknowledges what it sees as the commitment of the South Korean Government to continue to provide humanitarian aid for the people of North Korea, regardless of political circumstances on the peninsula, and believes that the South Korean peace organisation, the People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy, has carried out positive work in increasing awareness in Scotland of the North Korean food crisis.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, John Mason, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes analysis by the University of Sussex, which suggests that energy bills are inflated to partly subside the UK's nuclear weapons arsenal; highlights that the university's Science Policy Research Unit has published evidence brought to light by Professor Andy Stirling and Dr Phil Johnstone identifying "that the need to maintain submarine nuclear capabilities in the military sector has played an influential role in the UK's decisions to champion nuclear power" and the finding that suggests that this provides "a compelling explanation for the UK's resolute commitment to nuclear energy projects... despite the widespread criticism of its economic and technical feasibility"; believes that the UK Government spends £2.2 billion per year on nuclear weapons and that a single nuclear weapons system could cost from £74 billion to £140.5 billion over its lifetime; recognises calls on the UK to adopt the 2017 UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and encourages investment into green energy to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable future.
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That the Parliament notes analysis by the University of Sussex, which suggests that energy bills are inflated to partly subside the UK's nuclear weapons arsenal; highlights that the university's Science Policy Research Unit has published evidence brought to light by Professor Andy Stirling and Dr Phil Johnstone identifying "that the need to maintain submarine nuclear capabilities in the military sector has played an influential role in the UK's decisions to champion nuclear power" and the finding that suggests that this provides "a compelling explanation for the UK's resolute commitment to nuclear energy projects... despite the widespread criticism of its economic and technical feasibility"; believes that the UK Government spends £2.2 billion per year on nuclear weapons and that a single nuclear weapons system could cost from £74 billion to £140.5 billion over its lifetime; recognises calls on the UK to adopt the 2017 UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and encourages investment into green energy to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable future.
Supported by: John Finnie, John Mason, Alison Johnstone, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Gillian Martin, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 12th Report 2019 (Session 5), Standing Order Rule Changes (SP Paper 532), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 3 September 2019.
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That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 12th Report 2019 (Session 5), Standing Order Rule Changes (SP Paper 532), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 3 September 2019.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Ignite on receiving £99,000 from the Community Fund's Young Start programme; notes that the organisation will use the funding to deliver free weekly drama sessions for young people aged eight to 24 living in Knightswood and Scotstounhill; recognises that Ignite will focus these sessions on BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) communities and new migrants and, by doing so, aims to strengthen inclusivity, diversity and cohesion within Scottish communities; highlights that the funding will also support the development of theatre skills workshops; commends Ignite for its achievements within the Anniesland community, and wishes the organisation well with the implementation of its upcoming programmes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ignite on receiving £99,000 from the Community Fund's Young Start programme; notes that the organisation will use the funding to deliver free weekly drama sessions for young people aged eight to 24 living in Knightswood and Scotstounhill; recognises that Ignite will focus these sessions on BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) communities and new migrants and, by doing so, aims to strengthen inclusivity, diversity and cohesion within Scottish communities; highlights that the funding will also support the development of theatre skills workshops; commends Ignite for its achievements within the Anniesland community, and wishes the organisation well with the implementation of its upcoming programmes.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Gail Ross, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament recognises the interfaith Walking Together event hosted by the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice (PPWH) and the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS); notes that the event included representation from the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland, with speakers including the Most Reverend Mario Conti, Archbishop Emeritus of Glasgow, the Right Reverend Susan Brown and the Reverend Leslie Edge, chaplain of PPWH; further notes that speakers from SABS included its strategic engagements director, Ameed Versace, and its chairman, Shabir Begg; highlights the work of the hospice in providing high-quality, person-centred care for people affected by life-limiting conditions, and further highlights the importance of the provision of spiritual, religious and psychological care and support for people of faith or no faith during their time at the hospice.
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That the Parliament recognises the interfaith Walking Together event hosted by the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice (PPWH) and the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS); notes that the event included representation from the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland, with speakers including the Most Reverend Mario Conti, Archbishop Emeritus of Glasgow, the Right Reverend Susan Brown and the Reverend Leslie Edge, chaplain of PPWH; further notes that speakers from SABS included its strategic engagements director, Ameed Versace, and its chairman, Shabir Begg; highlights the work of the hospice in providing high-quality, person-centred care for people affected by life-limiting conditions, and further highlights the importance of the provision of spiritual, religious and psychological care and support for people of faith or no faith during their time at the hospice.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Clare Adamson, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of the High School of Glasgow for providing a welcoming environment for refugees; congratulates the Holocaust Educational Trust for its thoughtful awareness of the ongoing tragedy of refugees across the world, and wishes the school and the trust the very best at the "Tea with a Refugee" event, which is being held on 12 June 2019 at the school.
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of the High School of Glasgow for providing a welcoming environment for refugees; congratulates the Holocaust Educational Trust for its thoughtful awareness of the ongoing tragedy of refugees across the world, and wishes the school and the trust the very best at the "Tea with a Refugee" event, which is being held on 12 June 2019 at the school.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Rona Mackay, Monica Lennon, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Pauline McNeill, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Bob Doris, Jenny Gilruth, Joan McAlpine, Neil Findlay, Angela Constance, Clare Adamson, Neil Bibby, John Finnie, Gail Ross, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates The Symphony of Dreams Trust on celebrating 19 years of charitable work; notes that the Symphony of Dreams has helped 7,270 children in Scotland who are disabled, seriously unwell or in hospice care, by providing musical experiences; further notes that this has included introducing children to their favourite musicians, providing a children’s hospital with a music library of instruments, music lessons and performance opportunities, among other experiences; understands that 415 children have had their personal musical dreams come true; acknowledges that the founder, Linda Ann McConnell MBE, received the Golden Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service in 2013; commends the charity’s dedicated work toward making musical dreams come true, and wishes the charity well in its future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Symphony of Dreams Trust on celebrating 19 years of charitable work; notes that the Symphony of Dreams has helped 7,270 children in Scotland who are disabled, seriously unwell or in hospice care, by providing musical experiences; further notes that this has included introducing children to their favourite musicians, providing a children’s hospital with a music library of instruments, music lessons and performance opportunities, among other experiences; understands that 415 children have had their personal musical dreams come true; acknowledges that the founder, Linda Ann McConnell MBE, received the Golden Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service in 2013; commends the charity’s dedicated work toward making musical dreams come true, and wishes the charity well in its future endeavours.
Supported by: Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Bob Doris, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Alison Johnstone, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Keith Brown, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament welcomes Glasgow Warriors' 50-20 victory over Ulster in rugby’s PRO14 semi-final at Warriors' home ground of Scotstoun Stadium in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; understands that Warriors scored seven tries, with Adam Hastings adding six conversions and a penalty to bring what their supporters believe was a far more dominant performance than even the most optimistic of them might have dreamed of, and looks forward to the PRO14 final, which will pit Glasgow Warriors against Leinster at Celtic Park in Glasgow, on 25 May 2019.
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That the Parliament welcomes Glasgow Warriors' 50-20 victory over Ulster in rugby’s PRO14 semi-final at Warriors' home ground of Scotstoun Stadium in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; understands that Warriors scored seven tries, with Adam Hastings adding six conversions and a penalty to bring what their supporters believe was a far more dominant performance than even the most optimistic of them might have dreamed of, and looks forward to the PRO14 final, which will pit Glasgow Warriors against Leinster at Celtic Park in Glasgow, on 25 May 2019.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Tavish Scott, Donald Cameron, Sandra White, Tom Mason, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament notes the peaceful passing of Polly Higgins, in the company of her devoted husband, Ian, and close friends, and who it believes had a typically mischievous smile on her face till the end; notes that Polly, who was only 50, was born and raised in the Loch Lomond area and, after attending university in Aberdeen, Utrecht and Glasgow, became a lawyer, author and environmental lobbyist and was described by The Ecologist magazine as one of the world’s top 10 visionary thinkers; believes that Polly's life mission was to establish ecocide as one of the international crimes against peace that she lobbied the UN's International Law Commission with this aim, and understands that Polly said that she did not want to be mourned, but celebrated for her love of the Earth, which connects everyone.
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That the Parliament notes the peaceful passing of Polly Higgins, in the company of her devoted husband, Ian, and close friends, and who it believes had a typically mischievous smile on her face till the end; notes that Polly, who was only 50, was born and raised in the Loch Lomond area and, after attending university in Aberdeen, Utrecht and Glasgow, became a lawyer, author and environmental lobbyist and was described by The Ecologist magazine as one of the world’s top 10 visionary thinkers; believes that Polly's life mission was to establish ecocide as one of the international crimes against peace that she lobbied the UN's International Law Commission with this aim, and understands that Polly said that she did not want to be mourned, but celebrated for her love of the Earth, which connects everyone.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Shona Robison, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Maureen Watt, Alison Johnstone, Mark Ruskell, John Finnie
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament notes the findings of the Education Scotland inspection report of St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, which is in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; understands that the inspection team found that the headteacher has a strong focus on raising attainment and maximising each young person’s potential, that middle leaders lead change and improvement well across their respective departments and support high levels of attainment and that the pupils benefit well from the curriculum, which supports them in preparation for leaving school, with a breadth of curriculum option choices that supports positive attainment outcomes for all; notes that the school was recognised as "Good" in three quality indicator areas, Teaching and Assessment, Leadership of Change, and Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion, and that it was marked "Very Good" in the category, Raising Attainment and Achievement, and congratulates the staff, pupils and parents on what it considers to be these excellent results.
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That the Parliament notes the findings of the Education Scotland inspection report of St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, which is in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; understands that the inspection team found that the headteacher has a strong focus on raising attainment and maximising each young person’s potential, that middle leaders lead change and improvement well across their respective departments and support high levels of attainment and that the pupils benefit well from the curriculum, which supports them in preparation for leaving school, with a breadth of curriculum option choices that supports positive attainment outcomes for all; notes that the school was recognised as "Good" in three quality indicator areas, Teaching and Assessment, Leadership of Change, and Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion, and that it was marked "Very Good" in the category, Raising Attainment and Achievement, and congratulates the staff, pupils and parents on what it considers to be these excellent results.
Supported by: James Dornan, Sandra White, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Angela Constance, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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