That the Parliament congratulates the Inveraray and District Pipe Band on being crowned World Pipe Band Champions 2019 at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow; understands that this is Inveraray’s second victory in the tournament in three years; acknowledges that the current pipe band was re-formed in 2003 having previously been disbanded in the late 1930s and has won a string of competitions in its relatively short history; recognises that around 8,000 pipers and drummers participated in the 2019 championships, and that 30,000 people attended the event, and wishes Inveraray and District Pipe Band well for future tournaments.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Inveraray and District Pipe Band on being crowned World Pipe Band Champions 2019 at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow; understands that this is Inveraray’s second victory in the tournament in three years; acknowledges that the current pipe band was re-formed in 2003 having previously been disbanded in the late 1930s and has won a string of competitions in its relatively short history; recognises that around 8,000 pipers and drummers participated in the 2019 championships, and that 30,000 people attended the event, and wishes Inveraray and District Pipe Band well for future tournaments.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Liz Smith, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Rowley, Tom Mason
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That the Parliament acknowledges that Glenorchy Camanachd has been awarded £2,306 from sportscotland through the Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the funding will be used to delivery weekly shinty training sessions to primary school pupils by volunteer coaches; recognises that Glenorchy Camanachd is based in Dalmally and currently competes in the Mowi South Division 2; acknowledges the importance of introducing more young people to shinty, and wishes Glenorchy Camanachd every future success.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that Glenorchy Camanachd has been awarded £2,306 from sportscotland through the Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the funding will be used to delivery weekly shinty training sessions to primary school pupils by volunteer coaches; recognises that Glenorchy Camanachd is based in Dalmally and currently competes in the Mowi South Division 2; acknowledges the importance of introducing more young people to shinty, and wishes Glenorchy Camanachd every future success.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Edward Mountain, Annie Wells, Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Ruth Maguire, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Dunoon Grammar Scotland has been nominated by Young Enterprise Scotland in the category, Europe’s Most Enterprising School, at the 2019 European Entrepreneurial School Awards; notes that the two-day event in Helsinki will see schools judged on how they involve staff and pupils on entrepreneurial initiatives, the priority that they give to enterprise in their strategic plans, and the extent to which they include the community and business sector with their entrepreneurial activity; recognises the hard work of its head teacher, David Mitchell, and the staff and pupils; believes that they are responsible for helping to put Dunoon on the global entrepreneurial map, and wishes the school the best of luck representing Scotland at the finals and in its other endeavours.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Dunoon Grammar Scotland has been nominated by Young Enterprise Scotland in the category, Europe’s Most Enterprising School, at the 2019 European Entrepreneurial School Awards; notes that the two-day event in Helsinki will see schools judged on how they involve staff and pupils on entrepreneurial initiatives, the priority that they give to enterprise in their strategic plans, and the extent to which they include the community and business sector with their entrepreneurial activity; recognises the hard work of its head teacher, David Mitchell, and the staff and pupils; believes that they are responsible for helping to put Dunoon on the global entrepreneurial map, and wishes the school the best of luck representing Scotland at the finals and in its other endeavours.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Bowman, Murdo Fraser, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Angela Constance, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Golden, Maureen Watt, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar on winning the Gaelic Award at the 2019 Scottish Education Awards; understands that this recognises the development of a progressive culture and continuous innovation in relation to Gaelic medium and Gaelic learner education; recognises the work carried out by head teacher, John Joe MacNeil, and his staff in developing the school’s pupils and ensuring that new generations of young people in Lochaber are able to speak Gaelic and preserve Gaelic culture and traditions; acknowledges what it sees as the importance of offering pupils the opportunity to access Gaelic language at school, and wishes everyone at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar well for the future. The Member has supplied the following translation: Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar air Prìomh Dhuais a bhuannachadh aig Duaisean Foghlaim na h-Alba 2019 Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, a bhuannaich Duais na Gàidhlig ann an Duaisean Foghlaim na h-Alba 2019; gu bheil i a’ tuigsinn gu bheil an duais ag aithneachadh cruthachadh cultar adhartach agus tionnsgalachd leantainneach a thaobh Foghlaim tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig agus Foghlam Luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig, gu bheil i ag aithneachadh na h-obrach a rinn an ceannard Iain Iòsaph MacNèill agus a sgioba gus na sgoilearan a thoirt air adhart agus gus dèanamh cinnteach gum bi a’ Ghàidhlig aIg ginealaichean ùra de dh’òigridh ann an Loch Abar, agus gun tèid cultar agus dualchas na Gàidhlig a ghlèidheadh; gu bheil i ag aithneachadh cho cudromach ’s a tha e cothrom a bhith aig òigridh air a’ Ghàidhlig anns an sgoil, agus gu bheil i a’ guidhe gach soirbheas dhan a h-uile duine ann am Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar san àm ri teachd.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar on winning the Gaelic Award at the 2019 Scottish Education Awards; understands that this recognises the development of a progressive culture and continuous innovation in relation to Gaelic medium and Gaelic learner education; recognises the work carried out by head teacher, John Joe MacNeil, and his staff in developing the school’s pupils and ensuring that new generations of young people in Lochaber are able to speak Gaelic and preserve Gaelic culture and traditions; acknowledges what it sees as the importance of offering pupils the opportunity to access Gaelic language at school, and wishes everyone at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar well for the future. The Member has supplied the following translation: Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar air Prìomh Dhuais a bhuannachadh aig Duaisean Foghlaim na h-Alba 2019 Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, a bhuannaich Duais na Gàidhlig ann an Duaisean Foghlaim na h-Alba 2019; gu bheil i a’ tuigsinn gu bheil an duais ag aithneachadh cruthachadh cultar adhartach agus tionnsgalachd leantainneach a thaobh Foghlaim tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig agus Foghlam Luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig, gu bheil i ag aithneachadh na h-obrach a rinn an ceannard Iain Iòsaph MacNèill agus a sgioba gus na sgoilearan a thoirt air adhart agus gus dèanamh cinnteach gum bi a’ Ghàidhlig aIg ginealaichean ùra de dh’òigridh ann an Loch Abar, agus gun tèid cultar agus dualchas na Gàidhlig a ghlèidheadh; gu bheil i ag aithneachadh cho cudromach ’s a tha e cothrom a bhith aig òigridh air a’ Ghàidhlig anns an sgoil, agus gu bheil i a’ guidhe gach soirbheas dhan a h-uile duine ann am Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar san àm ri teachd.
Supported by: Dean Lockhart, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, John Finnie, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Kenneth Gibson, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain, Alasdair Allan, Margaret Mitchell, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament recognises the recent success of the golfer, Robert MacIntyre, who is from Oban, in finishing as runner-up in the European Tour tournament, Made in Denmark, with a score of 13 under-par; acknowledges that this follows on from Robert's recent runner-up finish at the British Masters, which allowed him to secure his card for next season; notes that this was his debut on the European Tour; understands the significance of his success, not just for aspiring golfers in his native Oban, but also across Scotland; congratulates Robert on his successes so far in his golfing career, and looks forward to more to come.
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That the Parliament recognises the recent success of the golfer, Robert MacIntyre, who is from Oban, in finishing as runner-up in the European Tour tournament, Made in Denmark, with a score of 13 under-par; acknowledges that this follows on from Robert's recent runner-up finish at the British Masters, which allowed him to secure his card for next season; notes that this was his debut on the European Tour; understands the significance of his success, not just for aspiring golfers in his native Oban, but also across Scotland; congratulates Robert on his successes so far in his golfing career, and looks forward to more to come.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Bowman, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Peter Chapman, Tavish Scott, Stuart McMillan, Annie Wells, Neil Findlay, Alison Harris, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Golden, John Scott, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the family of the late Tom Rankin of Askernish in South Uist in raising over £600 for the UK Sepsis Trust in memory of him; understands that he passed away suddenly in April 2019 due to septicaemia; notes that his family has raised the money through online fundraising; understands that Tom was a popular figure within his local community, in part through his role as headmaster of Daliburgh Primary School in South Uist between 1981 and 2009, as well as through his local voluntary work in the community, and congratulates the Rankin family on their efforts to raise money and remember a loved one in such a meaningful way.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the family of the late Tom Rankin of Askernish in South Uist in raising over £600 for the UK Sepsis Trust in memory of him; understands that he passed away suddenly in April 2019 due to septicaemia; notes that his family has raised the money through online fundraising; understands that Tom was a popular figure within his local community, in part through his role as headmaster of Daliburgh Primary School in South Uist between 1981 and 2009, as well as through his local voluntary work in the community, and congratulates the Rankin family on their efforts to raise money and remember a loved one in such a meaningful way.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Monica Lennon, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Bill Kidd, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17304 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Food and Drink), leave out from "notes analysis" to end and insert "recognises the importance of new international markets for Scottish produce, as well as continued access to the UK market; supports leaving the EU with a deal; notes the challenges to society, the environment and the food and drink sector from other related issues, including climate change and food insecurity, and recognises the need for change, regardless of the outcomes of Brexit, in order to create a resilient food and drink industry that is sustainable in Scotland both today and in the future.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17304 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Food and Drink), leave out from "notes analysis" to end and insert "recognises the importance of new international markets for Scottish produce, as well as continued access to the UK market; supports leaving the EU with a deal; notes the challenges to society, the environment and the food and drink sector from other related issues, including climate change and food insecurity, and recognises the need for change, regardless of the outcomes of Brexit, in order to create a resilient food and drink industry that is sustainable in Scotland both today and in the future.”
Supported by: Dean Lockhart
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/05/2019
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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.
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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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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