That the Parliament recognises International Workers' Memorial Day 2019, which will be marked on 28 April to remember the estimated 50,000 people who are killed each year through work-related incidents or illnesses; notes that the day also aims to encourage steps towards ensuring that such tragedies do not happen again, and recognises that this year's theme is "Dangerous substances, get them out of the workplace", which focuses on workers' exposure to carcinogens.
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That the Parliament recognises International Workers' Memorial Day 2019, which will be marked on 28 April to remember the estimated 50,000 people who are killed each year through work-related incidents or illnesses; notes that the day also aims to encourage steps towards ensuring that such tragedies do not happen again, and recognises that this year's theme is "Dangerous substances, get them out of the workplace", which focuses on workers' exposure to carcinogens.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Monica Lennon, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, John Finnie, Mark Ruskell, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle R, Claudia Beamish, Bob Doris, Rona Mackay, Annie Wells, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Jackie Baillie, Neil Findlay, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Active Seniors in Glasgow on winning the Age Scotland 2019 Services for Older People Award at the Age Scotland National Conference and Awards Ceremony on 20 March 2019; recognises that the Active Seniors group was founded in 2002 and is partly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group seeks to break down barriers, including poverty and fear, so that older people in the north west Glasgow area can engage fully in their communities and enjoy later life; further notes that the group’s activities involve tea dances, outings and an annual Day in the Park event, which provides information and entertainment for older people, and wishes Active Seniors a long and successful future improving and enriching the lives of older people in Glasgow.
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That the Parliament congratulates Active Seniors in Glasgow on winning the Age Scotland 2019 Services for Older People Award at the Age Scotland National Conference and Awards Ceremony on 20 March 2019; recognises that the Active Seniors group was founded in 2002 and is partly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group seeks to break down barriers, including poverty and fear, so that older people in the north west Glasgow area can engage fully in their communities and enjoy later life; further notes that the group’s activities involve tea dances, outings and an annual Day in the Park event, which provides information and entertainment for older people, and wishes Active Seniors a long and successful future improving and enriching the lives of older people in Glasgow.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alasdair Allan, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Jessica Mitchell on her success on winning FutureChef 2019; notes that Jessica, who is a pupil at the High School of Glasgow in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency, competed against 14,352 competitors between the ages of 12 to 16 from across the UK, over 7,000 of whom came from Scotland; understands that her winning meal comprised of chicken breast with butternut squash, confit chicken leg and fondant potato, and an apple and frangipane tart with a vanilla pod parfait and caramelised apple for dessert; recognises the work done by the charity, SpringBoard, in both organising this competition over 19 years and in encouraging more young people to consider careers as chefs, and hopes that Jessica can go on to enjoy further success with her cooking skills.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jessica Mitchell on her success on winning FutureChef 2019; notes that Jessica, who is a pupil at the High School of Glasgow in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency, competed against 14,352 competitors between the ages of 12 to 16 from across the UK, over 7,000 of whom came from Scotland; understands that her winning meal comprised of chicken breast with butternut squash, confit chicken leg and fondant potato, and an apple and frangipane tart with a vanilla pod parfait and caramelised apple for dessert; recognises the work done by the charity, SpringBoard, in both organising this competition over 19 years and in encouraging more young people to consider careers as chefs, and hopes that Jessica can go on to enjoy further success with her cooking skills.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, David Torrance, Alison Johnstone, Fulton MacGregor, Edward Mountain, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Rachael Hamilton, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament recognises international calls for peace in the Jammu and Kashmir region; notes what it sees as increased tensions along the line of control and the related increase of civilian deaths that have occurred since 2017; further notes the escalation of conflict in February 2019 in which 40 members of the Indian central reserve paramilitary police died and a retaliatory airstrike heightened tensions in the region; understands that, in the period 2008 to 2018, there have been 4,059 deaths recorded in the disputed region; urges peace to be sought and prioritised by state and other political players; acknowledges that both India and Pakistan are nuclear armed states; notes with concern the rhetoric from both states that asserts undefined missile use as an acceptable response to the conflict; recognises the concerns of communities in the Glasgow Anniesland Constituency; notes calls to encourage dialogue and the pursuit of concrete steps to be taken internationally towards curbing the nuclear threat, and further notes the view that movement towards ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a means to achieving this end.
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That the Parliament recognises international calls for peace in the Jammu and Kashmir region; notes what it sees as increased tensions along the line of control and the related increase of civilian deaths that have occurred since 2017; further notes the escalation of conflict in February 2019 in which 40 members of the Indian central reserve paramilitary police died and a retaliatory airstrike heightened tensions in the region; understands that, in the period 2008 to 2018, there have been 4,059 deaths recorded in the disputed region; urges peace to be sought and prioritised by state and other political players; acknowledges that both India and Pakistan are nuclear armed states; notes with concern the rhetoric from both states that asserts undefined missile use as an acceptable response to the conflict; recognises the concerns of communities in the Glasgow Anniesland Constituency; notes calls to encourage dialogue and the pursuit of concrete steps to be taken internationally towards curbing the nuclear threat, and further notes the view that movement towards ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a means to achieving this end.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, John Mason, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament agrees to amend the Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament by making the revisions set out in Annexe A of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 1st Report 2019 (Session 5), Code of Conduct for MSPs – proposed revisions to Rules on Confidentiality of the Complaints Process (SP Paper 493) with effect from 24 April 2019.
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That the Parliament agrees to amend the Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament by making the revisions set out in Annexe A of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee's 1st Report 2019 (Session 5), Code of Conduct for MSPs – proposed revisions to Rules on Confidentiality of the Complaints Process (SP Paper 493) with effect from 24 April 2019.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 02/04/2019
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That the Parliament recognises the significant achievements of Drumchapel High School in reducing the attainment gap; highlights the improvements made over 10 years since 2008, when 15% of pupils achieved at least one higher, compared with almost 60% in 2018; notes that, in the same period, the number of pupils to achieve five Highers has increased from 1% to nearly 15%; congratulates the school, including all teachers, parents and pupils, on these achievements; notes the dedicated progress of schools across Glasgow in tackling the attainment gap, which has been highly praised in the Education Scotland March 2019 inspection of local authorities report as “exceptional progress”, and believes that this constitutes an important step towards a fairer future for all children in Glasgow.
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That the Parliament recognises the significant achievements of Drumchapel High School in reducing the attainment gap; highlights the improvements made over 10 years since 2008, when 15% of pupils achieved at least one higher, compared with almost 60% in 2018; notes that, in the same period, the number of pupils to achieve five Highers has increased from 1% to nearly 15%; congratulates the school, including all teachers, parents and pupils, on these achievements; notes the dedicated progress of schools across Glasgow in tackling the attainment gap, which has been highly praised in the Education Scotland March 2019 inspection of local authorities report as “exceptional progress”, and believes that this constitutes an important step towards a fairer future for all children in Glasgow.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament notes St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Glasgow Anniesland is competing in the SP Energy Networks Warriors Rugby Championship Qualifying Group 5; notes that the championship aims to grow grassroots rugby in schools across west, central and south Scotland, with each of the 25 schools taking part fielding teams from S1 and S2 boys and an under-15 girls’ team; further notes that the winners will progress to the semi-finals and final on the main pitch at Scotstoun Stadium, prior to the Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby match on 27 April 2019; considers that this will be a great experience for all taking part, and wishes the teams from St Thomas Aquinas all the best in the tournament.
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That the Parliament notes St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Glasgow Anniesland is competing in the SP Energy Networks Warriors Rugby Championship Qualifying Group 5; notes that the championship aims to grow grassroots rugby in schools across west, central and south Scotland, with each of the 25 schools taking part fielding teams from S1 and S2 boys and an under-15 girls’ team; further notes that the winners will progress to the semi-finals and final on the main pitch at Scotstoun Stadium, prior to the Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby match on 27 April 2019; considers that this will be a great experience for all taking part, and wishes the teams from St Thomas Aquinas all the best in the tournament.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Edward Mountain, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Annie Wells, Angela Constance, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes the substantial win by Glasgow Warriors away from their home ground of Scotstoun Stadium in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; acknowledges that the Warriors defeated their Italian Guinness Pro 14 opponents, Zebre, by a very wide margin of 42 to 10; notes that the man of the match, Matt Fagerson, scored two tries for the Warriors, with the Glasgow side's other points coming from the captain for the day, Chris Fusaro, as well as Adam Hastings, Stafford McDowall, Ruaridh Jackson, Grant Stewart and Tim Swinson, and congratulates the entire Glasgow Warriors team and the manager, Dave Rennie, on returning to the top of the Guinness Pro 14 Conference A.
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That the Parliament notes the substantial win by Glasgow Warriors away from their home ground of Scotstoun Stadium in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency; acknowledges that the Warriors defeated their Italian Guinness Pro 14 opponents, Zebre, by a very wide margin of 42 to 10; notes that the man of the match, Matt Fagerson, scored two tries for the Warriors, with the Glasgow side's other points coming from the captain for the day, Chris Fusaro, as well as Adam Hastings, Stafford McDowall, Ruaridh Jackson, Grant Stewart and Tim Swinson, and congratulates the entire Glasgow Warriors team and the manager, Dave Rennie, on returning to the top of the Guinness Pro 14 Conference A.
Supported by: James Dornan, Rona Mackay, Annie Wells, George Adam, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Elaine Smith, Bob Doris, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament recognises Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Day 2019, which was marked on 1 March; notes that 2019 marks the 65th anniversary of the Bravo detonation by the United States close to the surface of Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands; understands that this blasted out a 200 feet deep and mile wide crater in the ocean; deeply regrets what it believes to be the humanitarian and environmental impact directly affecting an area greater than 7,000 square miles; understands that particle radiation fallout landed on the islands of Rongelap and radioactive mist on Utirik, and further understands that the peoples of these islands where not evacuated by the US Navy until three days after the explosion.
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That the Parliament recognises Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Day 2019, which was marked on 1 March; notes that 2019 marks the 65th anniversary of the Bravo detonation by the United States close to the surface of Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands; understands that this blasted out a 200 feet deep and mile wide crater in the ocean; deeply regrets what it believes to be the humanitarian and environmental impact directly affecting an area greater than 7,000 square miles; understands that particle radiation fallout landed on the islands of Rongelap and radioactive mist on Utirik, and further understands that the peoples of these islands where not evacuated by the US Navy until three days after the explosion.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, John Mason, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Green Acres Nursery on receiving high praise in its inspection report from Education Scotland; notes the particular strengths highlighted by the report in creating a happy, safe and secure environment where children are enthusiastic, articulate, knowledgeable and keen to learn, and wishes the staff, parents and children all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Green Acres Nursery on receiving high praise in its inspection report from Education Scotland; notes the particular strengths highlighted by the report in creating a happy, safe and secure environment where children are enthusiastic, articulate, knowledgeable and keen to learn, and wishes the staff, parents and children all the best for the future.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, David Torrance, Sandra White, Angela Constance, Alexander Burnett, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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