That the Parliament congratulates the Jura Store Community Interest Company on winning the Community Business of the Year award at the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland’s Small Business Awards in Edinburgh; understands that the store serves the population of Jura and was bought in 2013 when the only private shop on the island faced closure; recognises that the shop plays a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of the local community on the island, and wishes it well in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Jura Store Community Interest Company on winning the Community Business of the Year award at the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland’s Small Business Awards in Edinburgh; understands that the store serves the population of Jura and was bought in 2013 when the only private shop on the island faced closure; recognises that the shop plays a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of the local community on the island, and wishes it well in the future.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Mark McDonald, Dean Lockhart, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Bill Bowman, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Murdo Fraser, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Maurice Golden, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Tom Mason, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Jura-based business, Lussa Drinks Company, on winning the Start-up Business of the Year award at the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland’s Small Business Awards in Edinburgh; understands that the business produces Lussa Gin, which uses locally-sourced botanicals in the distilling process; notes that, since August 2016 when it sold its first bottle of gin, the company has sold over 15,000 bottles; acknowledges that Lussa Drinks Company will now compete against 11 other regional businesses at the UK final in London in May 2019, and wishes this fantastic Scottish business the best of luck at the final and in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Jura-based business, Lussa Drinks Company, on winning the Start-up Business of the Year award at the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland’s Small Business Awards in Edinburgh; understands that the business produces Lussa Gin, which uses locally-sourced botanicals in the distilling process; notes that, since August 2016 when it sold its first bottle of gin, the company has sold over 15,000 bottles; acknowledges that Lussa Drinks Company will now compete against 11 other regional businesses at the UK final in London in May 2019, and wishes this fantastic Scottish business the best of luck at the final and in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Kenneth Gibson, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Bill Bowman, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Mark McDonald, Edward Mountain, Maurice Golden, Dean Lockhart, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament believes that future agricultural policy should have at its heart the following principles: productivity, regional differentiation, environmental protection, simplification, and research and education that secures the future of farming careers; believes that the Scottish Government’s failure to develop an agricultural policy for Scotland is having a detrimental effect on the country's farmers and crofters, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out its position regarding the main elements of a future support system for farming in Scotland.
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That the Parliament believes that future agricultural policy should have at its heart the following principles: productivity, regional differentiation, environmental protection, simplification, and research and education that secures the future of farming careers; believes that the Scottish Government’s failure to develop an agricultural policy for Scotland is having a detrimental effect on the country's farmers and crofters, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out its position regarding the main elements of a future support system for farming in Scotland.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/03/2019
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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.
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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
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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.
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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, Maureen Watt
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.”
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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
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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."
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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
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