That the Parliament recognises that in 2013 the UN General Assembly declared 26 September every year to be the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, and notes that the 2020 commemoration of the day highlights the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the UN and key UN issues such as nuclear disarmament.
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That the Parliament recognises that in 2013 the UN General Assembly declared 26 September every year to be the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, and notes that the 2020 commemoration of the day highlights the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the UN and key UN issues such as nuclear disarmament.
Supported by: James Dornan, Stuart McMillan, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, John Finnie, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates BBC Scotland's Political Editor, Brian Taylor, on his upcoming retirement; notes that Brian has served in this role for almost three decades; recognises the significant contribution to journalism that he has made, and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates BBC Scotland's Political Editor, Brian Taylor, on his upcoming retirement; notes that Brian has served in this role for almost three decades; recognises the significant contribution to journalism that he has made, and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Anas Sarwar, Annabelle Ewing, Liz Smith, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, James Dornan, Rona Mackay, Annie Wells, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Donald Cameron, Liam McArthur, Monica Lennon, Andy Wightman, Shona Robison, Bob Doris, John Mason, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Patrick Harvie, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Alex Neil, Angela Constance, Elaine Smith, John Scott, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Neil Findlay, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Political Parties) Bill.
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That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Political Parties) Bill.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/09/2020
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That the Parliament notes that 29 August each year marks the UN-recognised International Day Against Nuclear Tests; acknowledges that, since 16 July 1945, almost 2,000 tests have taken place; notes that, in 2009, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 64/35, which called for increasing awareness and education “about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions and the need for their cessation as one of the means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world”, and recognises that the resolution was initiated by Kazakhstan together with a large number of co-sponsors with a view to commemorating the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test site on 29 August 1991.
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That the Parliament notes that 29 August each year marks the UN-recognised International Day Against Nuclear Tests; acknowledges that, since 16 July 1945, almost 2,000 tests have taken place; notes that, in 2009, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 64/35, which called for increasing awareness and education “about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions and the need for their cessation as one of the means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world”, and recognises that the resolution was initiated by Kazakhstan together with a large number of co-sponsors with a view to commemorating the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test site on 29 August 1991.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, John Mason, George Adam, Claudia Beamish, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament recognises the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which took place on 6 and 9 August 1945 respectively; understands that by the end of that year the bombings killed 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74,000 in Nagasaki, including many who died from radiation poisoning in the weeks and months after the explosions; commends the survivors, who are known as "Hibakusha", for their courageous sharing of personal testimonies from these horrific events, which show the human realities and impact of the only war-time nuclear bombings to ever take place; notes that the uranium bomb detonated over Hiroshima had an explosive yield equal to 15,000 tonnes of TNT and that the plutonium bomb over Nagasaki saw ground temperatures reach 4,000C and radioactive rain pour down; commends the work of Hibakusha in raising awareness of the realities of nuclear weapons; appreciates the survivors who have visited the Parliament as a part of this effort, including Yamada Reiko, Yamada Midori and Setsuko Thurlow, who have all dedicated their lives to pursuing peace for future generations, and notes the calls of nuclear disarmament campaigners to people across Scotland to participate in virtual events taking place throughout this week and to learn about the realities of indiscriminate weapons through initiatives such as Hibakusha Stories.
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That the Parliament recognises the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which took place on 6 and 9 August 1945 respectively; understands that by the end of that year the bombings killed 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 74,000 in Nagasaki, including many who died from radiation poisoning in the weeks and months after the explosions; commends the survivors, who are known as "Hibakusha", for their courageous sharing of personal testimonies from these horrific events, which show the human realities and impact of the only war-time nuclear bombings to ever take place; notes that the uranium bomb detonated over Hiroshima had an explosive yield equal to 15,000 tonnes of TNT and that the plutonium bomb over Nagasaki saw ground temperatures reach 4,000C and radioactive rain pour down; commends the work of Hibakusha in raising awareness of the realities of nuclear weapons; appreciates the survivors who have visited the Parliament as a part of this effort, including Yamada Reiko, Yamada Midori and Setsuko Thurlow, who have all dedicated their lives to pursuing peace for future generations, and notes the calls of nuclear disarmament campaigners to people across Scotland to participate in virtual events taking place throughout this week and to learn about the realities of indiscriminate weapons through initiatives such as Hibakusha Stories.
Supported by: John Finnie, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Maureen Watt, Claudia Beamish, Mark Ruskell, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Rowley, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Christine Grahame, Neil Findlay, Shona Robison, Sandra White, Andy Wightman, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises that 8 July 2020 is the anniversary of the day in 1996 when the International Court of Justice delivered its historic judgement on the illegality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons, that 9 July is the 65th anniversary of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto, which gave rise to the establishment of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and the World Academy of Art and Science, and that 10 July is the anniversary of the 1985 state-sponsored bombing by French secret service agents of the Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, in Auckland Harbour in New Zealand, which had to be resolved by UN mediation services and the UN Secretary General ruling on the case, which was implemented by both parties to the dispute.
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That the Parliament recognises that 8 July 2020 is the anniversary of the day in 1996 when the International Court of Justice delivered its historic judgement on the illegality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons, that 9 July is the 65th anniversary of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto, which gave rise to the establishment of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and the World Academy of Art and Science, and that 10 July is the anniversary of the 1985 state-sponsored bombing by French secret service agents of the Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, in Auckland Harbour in New Zealand, which had to be resolved by UN mediation services and the UN Secretary General ruling on the case, which was implemented by both parties to the dispute.
Supported by: Andy Wightman, James Dornan, John Mason, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Elaine Smith, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Shona Robison, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends the assistance given throughout Scotland by the various associations, chambers and federations in Chinese communities from the start of the spread of COVID-19; thanks them profusely for all their assistance in providing and distributing PPE across the country, and especially acknowledges the help received in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency from Edward Tsang, Chair of the Association of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Scotland, Yungfei Lu, Chair of the Confederation of Fujian in Scotland and Lin Liheo, President of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce Scotland, all of whom had the backing and assistance of the Consul General, Ma Qiang, the representative of the People’s Republic of China in Scotland.
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That the Parliament commends the assistance given throughout Scotland by the various associations, chambers and federations in Chinese communities from the start of the spread of COVID-19; thanks them profusely for all their assistance in providing and distributing PPE across the country, and especially acknowledges the help received in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency from Edward Tsang, Chair of the Association of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Scotland, Yungfei Lu, Chair of the Confederation of Fujian in Scotland and Lin Liheo, President of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce Scotland, all of whom had the backing and assistance of the Consul General, Ma Qiang, the representative of the People’s Republic of China in Scotland.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, James Dornan, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Alex Neil, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Colin Smyth, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Alex Rowley
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That the Parliament agrees to the proposal for a Committee Bill, under Rule 9.15, contained in the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 7th Report, 2020 (Session 5), Proposal for a Committee Bill – Complaints against MSPs – amendment of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Act 2002 (SP Paper 766).
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That the Parliament agrees to the proposal for a Committee Bill, under Rule 9.15, contained in the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 7th Report, 2020 (Session 5), Proposal for a Committee Bill – Complaints against MSPs – amendment of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Act 2002 (SP Paper 766).
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/09/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the Symphony of Dreams Trust on celebrating 20 years of charitable work; notes that it has fulfilled the musical dreams of thousands of children in Scotland who are disabled, seriously unwell or in hospice care; recognises that this has included introducing the children to their favourite pop stars, giving music lessons, offering performance opportunities and providing a children’s hospital with a music library of instruments; applauds the charity’s determination to continuously improve the quality of life of young people in need through the joy of music; commends it for its continued work during the COVID-19 crisis, and wishes it all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Symphony of Dreams Trust on celebrating 20 years of charitable work; notes that it has fulfilled the musical dreams of thousands of children in Scotland who are disabled, seriously unwell or in hospice care; recognises that this has included introducing the children to their favourite pop stars, giving music lessons, offering performance opportunities and providing a children’s hospital with a music library of instruments; applauds the charity’s determination to continuously improve the quality of life of young people in need through the joy of music; commends it for its continued work during the COVID-19 crisis, and wishes it all the best for the future.
Supported by: James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Willie Coffey, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Annabelle Ewing, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes that the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament 2020 will be marked on 24 May; notes that women legislators, religious leaders and civil society representatives from across the world are using the occasion to launch a global appeal calling on governments and policy makers to transcend national borders, differing political persuasions and religious beliefs in order to advance humanity’s common interest for peace, public health, disarmament, sustainable development and ecological responsibility, and understands that that this appeal follows on from UN Secretary General launching of the Securing our Common Future Disarmament Agenda on International Woman’s Day 2018, which was specifically aimed at engaging all constituencies in disarmament action, especially women and young people, who are recognised by the International Red Cross as being disproportionately affected by war and the threat posed by nuclear weapons.
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That the Parliament notes that the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament 2020 will be marked on 24 May; notes that women legislators, religious leaders and civil society representatives from across the world are using the occasion to launch a global appeal calling on governments and policy makers to transcend national borders, differing political persuasions and religious beliefs in order to advance humanity’s common interest for peace, public health, disarmament, sustainable development and ecological responsibility, and understands that that this appeal follows on from UN Secretary General launching of the Securing our Common Future Disarmament Agenda on International Woman’s Day 2018, which was specifically aimed at engaging all constituencies in disarmament action, especially women and young people, who are recognised by the International Red Cross as being disproportionately affected by war and the threat posed by nuclear weapons.
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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