That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that work is underway to establish multiple Newton Rooms in Scotland, with the first two set to open in Fort William and Thurso; understands that Newton Rooms originate from Norway, and that they are high-tech learning facilities that aim to provide STEM education to schools and employers in the most rural parts of the country; acknowledges that these new facilities are being funded with £3 million from the Inverness and Highland City Region Deal, a programme of funding backed by the UK Government and other bodies, including the Scottish Government, the University of the Highlands and Islands and NHS Highland, and recognises the positive and long-term impact that these facilities will have in developing a skilled workforce in the Highlands and Islands.
Current Status:
That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that work is underway to establish multiple Newton Rooms in Scotland, with the first two set to open in Fort William and Thurso; understands that Newton Rooms originate from Norway, and that they are high-tech learning facilities that aim to provide STEM education to schools and employers in the most rural parts of the country; acknowledges that these new facilities are being funded with £3 million from the Inverness and Highland City Region Deal, a programme of funding backed by the UK Government and other bodies, including the Scottish Government, the University of the Highlands and Islands and NHS Highland, and recognises the positive and long-term impact that these facilities will have in developing a skilled workforce in the Highlands and Islands.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Alexander Burnett, Bill Bowman, Tom Mason, Rachael Hamilton, Dean Lockhart, Liam Kerr, John Scott
|
|
That the Parliament notes that 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages; recognises the importance of Scottish Gaelic language and culture as a vital part of the identity of Scotland; supports the work of organisations, including the Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Fèisean nan Gàidheal, An Comunn Gàidhealach and MG ALBA, along with many others, who promote Gaelic language and culture to audiences across Scotland and the wider world; acknowledges the cross party support for the UK Government to sign up to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and notes the potential benefits of including Gaelic language and culture on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the long-term protection and promotion of Gaelic.
Current Status:
That the Parliament notes that 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages; recognises the importance of Scottish Gaelic language and culture as a vital part of the identity of Scotland; supports the work of organisations, including the Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Fèisean nan Gàidheal, An Comunn Gàidhealach and MG ALBA, along with many others, who promote Gaelic language and culture to audiences across Scotland and the wider world; acknowledges the cross party support for the UK Government to sign up to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and notes the potential benefits of including Gaelic language and culture on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the long-term protection and promotion of Gaelic.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Christine Grahame, Jeremy Balfour, Angus MacDonald, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Bill Bowman, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Alasdair Allan, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Alexander Burnett, Alison Harris, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Angela Constance, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Mark Ruskell, John Finnie, Clare Adamson
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Sheriff Colin Mackenzie DL of Lewis on being appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to the community in the Western and Northern Isles of Scotland; understands that Colin is an experienced practitioner in civil law who qualified in 1982; notes his interest in maritime law, on which he has written extensively, as well as his experience in employment law and contract law among other areas, and wishes him well for the future.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Sheriff Colin Mackenzie DL of Lewis on being appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to the community in the Western and Northern Isles of Scotland; understands that Colin is an experienced practitioner in civil law who qualified in 1982; notes his interest in maritime law, on which he has written extensively, as well as his experience in employment law and contract law among other areas, and wishes him well for the future.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Tavish Scott, Liam McArthur, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr R, Clare Adamson, Maurice Golden, Angus MacDonald, Alexander Burnett
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates pupils from the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway on their hand-crafted creation of a special memorial to remember the victims of the Iolaire tragedy; understands that pupils knitted 201 poppies to remember the 201 lives lost when the HMY Iolaire crashed into rocks known as the Beasts of Holm near the shore at Stornoway 100 years ago; notes that the poppies were attached to a net and formed a key part of the Iolaire commemoration held on 1 January 2019, and thanks pupils and staff at the Nicolson Institute for their part and the efforts of the wider community in remembering this tragedy in such a poignant manner.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates pupils from the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway on their hand-crafted creation of a special memorial to remember the victims of the Iolaire tragedy; understands that pupils knitted 201 poppies to remember the 201 lives lost when the HMY Iolaire crashed into rocks known as the Beasts of Holm near the shore at Stornoway 100 years ago; notes that the poppies were attached to a net and formed a key part of the Iolaire commemoration held on 1 January 2019, and thanks pupils and staff at the Nicolson Institute for their part and the efforts of the wider community in remembering this tragedy in such a poignant manner.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Angus MacDonald, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Bill Bowman, Liz Smith, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Maurice Golden, Maureen Watt, Alexander Burnett
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Jonathan Hart, of Spean Bridge, Lochaber on being appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to mountain rescue in Scotland and to charity; notes that Jonathan has been a volunteer for over 20 years and was chairman of Scottish Mountain Rescue; acknowledges that he runs coastguard operations for Argyll and the Hebrides, and wishes him well.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Jonathan Hart, of Spean Bridge, Lochaber on being appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to mountain rescue in Scotland and to charity; notes that Jonathan has been a volunteer for over 20 years and was chairman of Scottish Mountain Rescue; acknowledges that he runs coastguard operations for Argyll and the Hebrides, and wishes him well.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, Annie Wells, Clare Adamson, Maurice Golden, Alexander Burnett
|
|
As an amendment to motion S5M-15279 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland), leave out from “including fully replacing" to end and insert “which will allow the development and implementation of a funding support scheme that meets rural Scotland’s needs and interests; notes the serious concern across the farming and crofting sectors about the potential reduction of Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) payments and the effects that this will have on livestock farming, given the unique importance of LFASS; welcomes the input of producer, consumer and environmental organisations in assisting with the formulation of a new bespoke policy on farming and food production for Scotland; notes the preference of the NFUS for a Scottish Schedule to the UK Agriculture Bill in order 'to offer certainty and stability sooner rather than later', and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that it has sufficient legislative powers to implement a support scheme that will allow the active rural economy to transition from the current system.”
Current Status:
As an amendment to motion S5M-15279 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland), leave out from “including fully replacing" to end and insert “which will allow the development and implementation of a funding support scheme that meets rural Scotland’s needs and interests; notes the serious concern across the farming and crofting sectors about the potential reduction of Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) payments and the effects that this will have on livestock farming, given the unique importance of LFASS; welcomes the input of producer, consumer and environmental organisations in assisting with the formulation of a new bespoke policy on farming and food production for Scotland; notes the preference of the NFUS for a Scottish Schedule to the UK Agriculture Bill in order 'to offer certainty and stability sooner rather than later', and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that it has sufficient legislative powers to implement a support scheme that will allow the active rural economy to transition from the current system.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/01/2019
|
|
As an amendment to motion S5M-14509 in the name of Kate Forbes (A Digital Society for All: Working Together to Maximise the Benefits of Digital Inclusion), insert at end "; recognises that a lack of quality broadband connection can prevent digital inclusion, especially in remote and rural areas; notes the negative effects of the removal of high street banking services from local communities, regrettably leading to circumstances of digital exclusion, and calls for a comprehensive and sympathetic approach by the Scottish Government that acknowledges the huge advantages that digital technology brings to Scottish society, but also recognises the risks of excluding those who are currently unable to access such technology in their daily lives."
Current Status:
As an amendment to motion S5M-14509 in the name of Kate Forbes (A Digital Society for All: Working Together to Maximise the Benefits of Digital Inclusion), insert at end "; recognises that a lack of quality broadband connection can prevent digital inclusion, especially in remote and rural areas; notes the negative effects of the removal of high street banking services from local communities, regrettably leading to circumstances of digital exclusion, and calls for a comprehensive and sympathetic approach by the Scottish Government that acknowledges the huge advantages that digital technology brings to Scottish society, but also recognises the risks of excluding those who are currently unable to access such technology in their daily lives."
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Dean Lockhart
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30/10/2018
|
|
As an amendment to motion S5M-13876 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Celebrating Scotland’s Food and Drink Success Story), leave out from “is concerned” to end and insert “recognises the importance of geographical indicators to the Scottish food and drink sector; believes that any replacement scheme for geographical indicators must ensure at least an equivalent level of protection once the UK leaves the EU; acknowledges the innovative approach set out in the Good Food Nation policy document; believes that this needs to be underpinned by legislation to ensure that Scotland’s food policy maintains coherence and visibility over the long term within a framework of common principles, and consequently, regrets the omission of a Good Food Nation Bill from this year’s Programme for Government, and calls on the Scottish Government to introduce such a Bill within the next 12 months.”
Current Status:
As an amendment to motion S5M-13876 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Celebrating Scotland’s Food and Drink Success Story), leave out from “is concerned” to end and insert “recognises the importance of geographical indicators to the Scottish food and drink sector; believes that any replacement scheme for geographical indicators must ensure at least an equivalent level of protection once the UK leaves the EU; acknowledges the innovative approach set out in the Good Food Nation policy document; believes that this needs to be underpinned by legislation to ensure that Scotland’s food policy maintains coherence and visibility over the long term within a framework of common principles, and consequently, regrets the omission of a Good Food Nation Bill from this year’s Programme for Government, and calls on the Scottish Government to introduce such a Bill within the next 12 months.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13/09/2018
|
|
That the Parliament welcomes the tenth anniversary of the launch of BBC ALBA, which is jointly operated by MG ALBA and the BBC; acknowledges that, since its launch, over £160 million has been invested in producing its Gaelic language content; believes that the station accounts for around 50% of independently-produced hours for audiences in Scotland; commends MG ALBA on working with other Gaelic organisations, including Bòrd na Gàidhlig, to understand the changing trends in Gaelic culture and to implement these in their content; welcomes the news that the channel is investing more in its digital content to reach younger audiences; further welcomes its recent partnership agreement with S4C of Wales, Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund and TG4 of the Republic of Ireland to invest more in Celtic language output, and recognises what it sees as the ongoing contribution that BBC ALBA makes in promoting Gaelic language and culture to a wider audience in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland.
Current Status:
That the Parliament welcomes the tenth anniversary of the launch of BBC ALBA, which is jointly operated by MG ALBA and the BBC; acknowledges that, since its launch, over £160 million has been invested in producing its Gaelic language content; believes that the station accounts for around 50% of independently-produced hours for audiences in Scotland; commends MG ALBA on working with other Gaelic organisations, including Bòrd na Gàidhlig, to understand the changing trends in Gaelic culture and to implement these in their content; welcomes the news that the channel is investing more in its digital content to reach younger audiences; further welcomes its recent partnership agreement with S4C of Wales, Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund and TG4 of the Republic of Ireland to invest more in Celtic language output, and recognises what it sees as the ongoing contribution that BBC ALBA makes in promoting Gaelic language and culture to a wider audience in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Miles Briggs, Angus MacDonald, Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alison Harris, Alasdair Allan, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Johnstone, Liam Kerr, John Finnie, Alexander Stewart, Gil Paterson, Rachael Hamilton, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Lewis Macdonald, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19/09/2018
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Wild Thyme Spirits of Colonsay on winning a silver medal for its Colonsay Gin in the International Wine and Spirits Competition; understands that this is the third time that the gin has been honoured, having won silver medals at the New York International Spirits Competition and the Global Gin Masters in 2017; considers that this award is an outstanding achievement for the business, and wishes Wild Thyme Spirits the very best for the future.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Wild Thyme Spirits of Colonsay on winning a silver medal for its Colonsay Gin in the International Wine and Spirits Competition; understands that this is the third time that the gin has been honoured, having won silver medals at the New York International Spirits Competition and the Global Gin Masters in 2017; considers that this award is an outstanding achievement for the business, and wishes Wild Thyme Spirits the very best for the future.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Maureen Watt, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
|
|