As an amendment to motion S5M-22860 in the name of Monica Lennon (Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers), leave out from "concludes that it is time" to "similar approach" and insert "welcomes the review into a National Care Service; acknowledges the very significant contribution of social care workers, both in general and in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic; shares the concerns of families calling for better care home visiting arrangements, given that limited or no contact with family caregivers is having a negative impact, not only on the health and wellbeing of care home residents, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but also on children, young people and other adults affected by restrictions on their caregivers, and believes that this policy should be reviewed; calls for an urgent public inquiry into the unacceptable transfer of COVID-19-positive patients to care homes".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22860 in the name of Monica Lennon (Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers), leave out from "concludes that it is time" to "similar approach" and insert "welcomes the review into a National Care Service; acknowledges the very significant contribution of social care workers, both in general and in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic; shares the concerns of families calling for better care home visiting arrangements, given that limited or no contact with family caregivers is having a negative impact, not only on the health and wellbeing of care home residents, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but also on children, young people and other adults affected by restrictions on their caregivers, and believes that this policy should be reviewed; calls for an urgent public inquiry into the unacceptable transfer of COVID-19-positive patients to care homes".
Current Status: Due in Chamber on 30/09/2020
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22708 in the name of Joe FitzPatrick (Migration and Care Workers), leave out from "with concern" to end and insert "that the UK Government wants these vital workers to remain in Scotland and the rest of the UK; recognises the importance of encouraging local recruitment into the social care sector so that there is not a dependency on international migration within the social care sector in Scotland, and encourages the promotion of the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme for migrants from the EU so that they can continue to live and work in Scotland."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22708 in the name of Joe FitzPatrick (Migration and Care Workers), leave out from "with concern" to end and insert "that the UK Government wants these vital workers to remain in Scotland and the rest of the UK; recognises the importance of encouraging local recruitment into the social care sector so that there is not a dependency on international migration within the social care sector in Scotland, and encourages the promotion of the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme for migrants from the EU so that they can continue to live and work in Scotland."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/09/2020
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That the Parliament notes that 9 September 2020 is Emergency Services Day; notes that this campaign is backed by the UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive; understands that the campaign begins on the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month to symbolise the 999 number, and that it intends to show support for all of the men and women who work and volunteer in the NHS and emergency services across the whole of the UK; acknowledges that this particular year has been especially challenging as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thanks workers in all of the emergency services for risking their own lives on a daily basis to protect others.
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That the Parliament notes that 9 September 2020 is Emergency Services Day; notes that this campaign is backed by the UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive; understands that the campaign begins on the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month to symbolise the 999 number, and that it intends to show support for all of the men and women who work and volunteer in the NHS and emergency services across the whole of the UK; acknowledges that this particular year has been especially challenging as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thanks workers in all of the emergency services for risking their own lives on a daily basis to protect others.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Jackson Carlaw, Michelle Ballantyne, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Stuart McMillan, John Scott, Jamie Greene, Annabelle Ewing, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Mark McDonald, Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Neil Findlay, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament welcomes CalMac Ferries Community Investment Programmes, which aim to improve social and economic outcomes for west coast communities; commends the company’s Sponsorship Programme, which helps to support events and festivals that attract visitors to the west coast of Scotland and which, in 2019, supported 37 events, including the Royal National Mod and other cultural, live music and food and drinks festivals; recognises CalMac’s work with the Wood Foundation Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), in which it is a community partner with 10 schools to help young people recognise and tackle social issues by identifying a charity within their community to receive an award to support their work; congratulates CalMac on the launch of this year's CalMac Community Fund, which in 2019 made 76 awards of up to £2,000 to non-profit organisations, helping to create opportunities for children and young people, and notes that, in 2020, this is open for applications on 1 October to support non-profit organisations to address issues of loneliness, mental health, social isolation and poverty.
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That the Parliament welcomes CalMac Ferries Community Investment Programmes, which aim to improve social and economic outcomes for west coast communities; commends the company’s Sponsorship Programme, which helps to support events and festivals that attract visitors to the west coast of Scotland and which, in 2019, supported 37 events, including the Royal National Mod and other cultural, live music and food and drinks festivals; recognises CalMac’s work with the Wood Foundation Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), in which it is a community partner with 10 schools to help young people recognise and tackle social issues by identifying a charity within their community to receive an award to support their work; congratulates CalMac on the launch of this year's CalMac Community Fund, which in 2019 made 76 awards of up to £2,000 to non-profit organisations, helping to create opportunities for children and young people, and notes that, in 2020, this is open for applications on 1 October to support non-profit organisations to address issues of loneliness, mental health, social isolation and poverty.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Dean Lockhart, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Maureen Watt, Stuart McMillan, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire, Alasdair Allan, Peter Chapman, Willie Coffey, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, James Dornan, Gordon MacDonald, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament congratulates Dunoon Grammar School on the success of four of its S1 pupils in winning the Future Technologist category at the 2020 Apps for Good awards final; notes that their winning submission was for an "epiCpen", a smart auto-injection pen that contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is taking an anaphylactic shock, and commends the four team members, Ruaridh Mitchell, Jaydon Wallace, Ross Weir and James Cameron for their remarkable success in winning the award in the face of stiff competition from teams drawn from across the rest of the UK.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dunoon Grammar School on the success of four of its S1 pupils in winning the Future Technologist category at the 2020 Apps for Good awards final; notes that their winning submission was for an "epiCpen", a smart auto-injection pen that contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is taking an anaphylactic shock, and commends the four team members, Ruaridh Mitchell, Jaydon Wallace, Ross Weir and James Cameron for their remarkable success in winning the award in the face of stiff competition from teams drawn from across the rest of the UK.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Liam Kerr, Bruce Crawford, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates 16-year-old James Graham, who is from the Isle of Lewis, on agreeing to join Rangers from Ross County; understands that James is considered to be one of Scotland’s most promising football talents; acknowledges that he was in demand from English Premier League clubs but opted to join Rangers on a three-year deal; recognises the importance of all of Scotland’s professional football clubs in developing the country's future playing talent, and wishes James well in his future career at Rangers.
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That the Parliament congratulates 16-year-old James Graham, who is from the Isle of Lewis, on agreeing to join Rangers from Ross County; understands that James is considered to be one of Scotland’s most promising football talents; acknowledges that he was in demand from English Premier League clubs but opted to join Rangers on a three-year deal; recognises the importance of all of Scotland’s professional football clubs in developing the country's future playing talent, and wishes James well in his future career at Rangers.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Alasdair Allan, Murdo Fraser, David Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon Lindhurst, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, John Scott, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils of the Small Isles Primary School on the Isle of Jura for winning a fifth Eco-Schools Flag; recognises the commitment of staff, parents and the wider community who have supported the children in achieving this success; notes that the activities that the children took part in included testing tap water and setting up recycling stations for items such as crisp packets and toothbrushes, and commends their care and custodianship of their beautiful island.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils of the Small Isles Primary School on the Isle of Jura for winning a fifth Eco-Schools Flag; recognises the commitment of staff, parents and the wider community who have supported the children in achieving this success; notes that the activities that the children took part in included testing tap water and setting up recycling stations for items such as crisp packets and toothbrushes, and commends their care and custodianship of their beautiful island.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Richard Lyle, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Gil Paterson, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, John Scott, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates BBC ALBA on its success in winning a prestigious award at the Prix Jeunesse International 2020, an international festival that promotes television for young people; notes that the subject of the award, Gaisgich Òga an Dàrna Cogaidh (Kids of Courage), is an inspiring documentary-drama that tells the story of children from Europe and beyond who lived through the Second World War, using diaries and letters to bring their world to life, and that the episode concerned dramatised events in 1941 when Clydebank was bombed; commends this imaginative undertaking by BBC ALBA, which has helped to create a better understanding of an important period in recent history, and notes that the project provided young Gaelic actors with an opportunity to work in drama at a European level.
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That the Parliament congratulates BBC ALBA on its success in winning a prestigious award at the Prix Jeunesse International 2020, an international festival that promotes television for young people; notes that the subject of the award, Gaisgich Òga an Dàrna Cogaidh (Kids of Courage), is an inspiring documentary-drama that tells the story of children from Europe and beyond who lived through the Second World War, using diaries and letters to bring their world to life, and that the episode concerned dramatised events in 1941 when Clydebank was bombed; commends this imaginative undertaking by BBC ALBA, which has helped to create a better understanding of an important period in recent history, and notes that the project provided young Gaelic actors with an opportunity to work in drama at a European level.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Alasdair Allan, Fulton MacGregor, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22033 in the name of Kate Forbes (Fiscal Implications of COVID-19), leave out from “that the funding requirements” to “impact of COVID 19” and insert “the Scottish Government’s current borrowing powers and the extent to which they have been used in the current 2020-21 budget; further notes that the Scottish Government now plans to make use of a further £66 million of reserves, leaving a total of £165 million in the Scotland Reserve; acknowledges that the UK Government is estimated to have spent in excess of £10 billion in Scotland throughout the course of this crisis to date; agrees that the Fiscal Framework concluded by both the UK and Scottish governments in 2016 is currently operating as it should; welcomes the protection of 800,000 Scottish jobs, thanks to the UK Government’s unprecedented economic interventions".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22033 in the name of Kate Forbes (Fiscal Implications of COVID-19), leave out from “that the funding requirements” to “impact of COVID 19” and insert “the Scottish Government’s current borrowing powers and the extent to which they have been used in the current 2020-21 budget; further notes that the Scottish Government now plans to make use of a further £66 million of reserves, leaving a total of £165 million in the Scotland Reserve; acknowledges that the UK Government is estimated to have spent in excess of £10 billion in Scotland throughout the course of this crisis to date; agrees that the Fiscal Framework concluded by both the UK and Scottish governments in 2016 is currently operating as it should; welcomes the protection of 800,000 Scottish jobs, thanks to the UK Government’s unprecedented economic interventions".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/06/2020
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That the Parliament recognises the important contribution to the national effort against COVID-19 being made by Scotland's farmers, crofters and growers; acknowledges that, while many sectors of the economy continue to be in a temporary pause, much of the agricultural sector has continued unabated to produce food and manage land; understands the importance of agriculture and believes that, too often, farmers, crofters and growers carry out their work with little appreciation; wishes everyone involved in the agricultural sector well over the coming period and beyond, and thanks them for everything that they do.
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That the Parliament recognises the important contribution to the national effort against COVID-19 being made by Scotland's farmers, crofters and growers; acknowledges that, while many sectors of the economy continue to be in a temporary pause, much of the agricultural sector has continued unabated to produce food and manage land; understands the importance of agriculture and believes that, too often, farmers, crofters and growers carry out their work with little appreciation; wishes everyone involved in the agricultural sector well over the coming period and beyond, and thanks them for everything that they do.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain R, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston R, Gail Ross, Colin Smyth, Peter Chapman R, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells
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