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
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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
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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
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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
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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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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils of Port Ellen Primary School on Islay on building model rockets as part of their home learning activities during the lockdown; commends the teachers, parents and carers for their help and support in undertaking this inspiring project; recognises the importance of STEM subjects and of keeping young people engaged in this important area during the lockdown, and notes that NASA was so impressed that it highlighted the activity on its social media.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils of Port Ellen Primary School on Islay on building model rockets as part of their home learning activities during the lockdown; commends the teachers, parents and carers for their help and support in undertaking this inspiring project; recognises the importance of STEM subjects and of keeping young people engaged in this important area during the lockdown, and notes that NASA was so impressed that it highlighted the activity on its social media.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, John Scott, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 12 June 2020 will be the 80th Anniversary of the 51st Highland Division’s surrender at St Valery in 1940; remembers the sacrifice of the soldiers of that Division, many of whom died or spent years as prisoners of war; recalls that the soldiers involved were forced to surrender to German forces at 10am on 12 June 1940 and included men of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, the Black Watch, the Gordon Highlanders, the Seaforth Highlanders, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, RAMC, RASC, RA and other supporting and attached troops from other parts of the UK, and supports the calls made by the Legion Scotland, Poppy Scotland and the Royal Caledonian Education Trust for pipers and other musicians to play The Heroes of St Valery at 10am on 12 June in recognition of the sacrifice made by those who died.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 12 June 2020 will be the 80th Anniversary of the 51st Highland Division’s surrender at St Valery in 1940; remembers the sacrifice of the soldiers of that Division, many of whom died or spent years as prisoners of war; recalls that the soldiers involved were forced to surrender to German forces at 10am on 12 June 1940 and included men of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, the Black Watch, the Gordon Highlanders, the Seaforth Highlanders, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, RAMC, RASC, RA and other supporting and attached troops from other parts of the UK, and supports the calls made by the Legion Scotland, Poppy Scotland and the Royal Caledonian Education Trust for pipers and other musicians to play The Heroes of St Valery at 10am on 12 June in recognition of the sacrifice made by those who died.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Mark McDonald, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Liam Kerr, Tom Arthur, Liz Smith, John Finnie, Bruce Crawford, Angela Constance, Monica Lennon, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Smith, Lewis Macdonald, Sarah Boyack, Alex Rowley, Anas Sarwar, Rhoda Grant, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Rachael Hamilton, Alasdair Allan
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That the Parliament congratulates three teaching staff from Argyll and Bute who have been as named finalists in the 2020 Scottish Education Awards; notes that David Mitchell, of Dunoon Grammar, is one of three finalists in the Head Teacher of the Year category, and that Paul Gallanagh, who also teaches at Dunoon Grammar, and Susan Carter of Kilmartin Primary School, are two of the final three nominees for the Teacher of the Year title; celebrates the hard work and dedication that has led to David, Paul and Susan being nominated for these awards; recognises the immense contribution made by the country's outstanding teachers towards the attainment of young people at school and their prospects after school, and wishes them and their fellow guests a very enjoyable evening at the awards ceremony when their achievements, and those of the other finalists, will be celebrated.
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That the Parliament congratulates three teaching staff from Argyll and Bute who have been as named finalists in the 2020 Scottish Education Awards; notes that David Mitchell, of Dunoon Grammar, is one of three finalists in the Head Teacher of the Year category, and that Paul Gallanagh, who also teaches at Dunoon Grammar, and Susan Carter of Kilmartin Primary School, are two of the final three nominees for the Teacher of the Year title; celebrates the hard work and dedication that has led to David, Paul and Susan being nominated for these awards; recognises the immense contribution made by the country's outstanding teachers towards the attainment of young people at school and their prospects after school, and wishes them and their fellow guests a very enjoyable evening at the awards ceremony when their achievements, and those of the other finalists, will be celebrated.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Torrance, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Jackie Baillie, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman, John Finnie, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Kinlochleven power station, a hydro station that sources from the Blackwater reservoir on Rannoch Moor, and which is Britain’s oldest hydro station of its kind, has increased its output by 20%; notes that it recently generated an average of 23.27MW of electricity, which is sufficient to light and heat the homes of the city of Inverness; congratulates the operator, Simec Energy, on its investment in reinstating defunct side-stream intakes and improving water collection for the scheme, which has facilitated the higher level of electricity generation, and is encouraged by this increased output of green energy that the station is making to meet the nation’s energy needs.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Kinlochleven power station, a hydro station that sources from the Blackwater reservoir on Rannoch Moor, and which is Britain’s oldest hydro station of its kind, has increased its output by 20%; notes that it recently generated an average of 23.27MW of electricity, which is sufficient to light and heat the homes of the city of Inverness; congratulates the operator, Simec Energy, on its investment in reinstating defunct side-stream intakes and improving water collection for the scheme, which has facilitated the higher level of electricity generation, and is encouraged by this increased output of green energy that the station is making to meet the nation’s energy needs.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Bruce Crawford, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson
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