That the Parliament welcomes the call from Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland for people to become "kindness’ volunteers" to help those who are vulnerable in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the charity is advertising for volunteers who can provide regular kindness calls to lonely, scared or worried people, or who can help with deliveries and drop-offs of shopping and vital supplies, or who can drive vulnerable people or share important health information online; recognises the importance of volunteering, particularly in the current climate, and the massive positive impact that this has on people’s mental health and wellbeing, and wishes Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland well with this important endeavour.
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That the Parliament welcomes the call from Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland for people to become "kindness’ volunteers" to help those who are vulnerable in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the charity is advertising for volunteers who can provide regular kindness calls to lonely, scared or worried people, or who can help with deliveries and drop-offs of shopping and vital supplies, or who can drive vulnerable people or share important health information online; recognises the importance of volunteering, particularly in the current climate, and the massive positive impact that this has on people’s mental health and wellbeing, and wishes Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland well with this important endeavour.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Monica Lennon, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Peter Chapman, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates the students and staff at Dunoon Grammar School who have won the Apps for Good Scotland event for the fourth year in a row; records its admiration for the winning idea, epicpen, which is a smart auto-injection pen that contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is taking an anaphylactic shock; is encouraged by this application of STEM learning in such a creative and innovative manner, and wishes the S1 team behind epicpen, Ruaridh Mitchell, Jaydon Wallace, Ross Weir and James Cameron, the best of luck in June 2020 the Apps for Good UK finals in London.
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That the Parliament congratulates the students and staff at Dunoon Grammar School who have won the Apps for Good Scotland event for the fourth year in a row; records its admiration for the winning idea, epicpen, which is a smart auto-injection pen that contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is taking an anaphylactic shock; is encouraged by this application of STEM learning in such a creative and innovative manner, and wishes the S1 team behind epicpen, Ruaridh Mitchell, Jaydon Wallace, Ross Weir and James Cameron, the best of luck in June 2020 the Apps for Good UK finals in London.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Stuart McMillan, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Clachan Primary School on being awarded the school's seventh Eco-Schools Green Flag by Keep Scotland Beautiful; understands that the Eco-Schools programme encourages young people to look after the environment and that Clachan Primary has introduced a number of eco-friendly changes since adopting the scheme some 16 years ago, including a ban on all single-use plastics and the creation of an eco-garden; acknowledges the long-term benefits of promoting eco-friendly measures to young people, and wishes everyone at Clachan Primary School well in their future planet-protecting endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Clachan Primary School on being awarded the school's seventh Eco-Schools Green Flag by Keep Scotland Beautiful; understands that the Eco-Schools programme encourages young people to look after the environment and that Clachan Primary has introduced a number of eco-friendly changes since adopting the scheme some 16 years ago, including a ban on all single-use plastics and the creation of an eco-garden; acknowledges the long-term benefits of promoting eco-friendly measures to young people, and wishes everyone at Clachan Primary School well in their future planet-protecting endeavours.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that 20 shops in Campbeltown are to benefit from funding from Argyll and Bute Council’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme; understands that, as well as helping existing businesses in the area to improve external parts of their premises, the scheme has also been an important factor in attracting new businesses to the town; recognises that this scheme, in addition to previous funding schemes, has ensured that some £7 million has been invested in improving the appearance of Campbeltown in recent years, and applauds the ongoing commitment of Argyll and Bute Council to investing in its local communities.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that 20 shops in Campbeltown are to benefit from funding from Argyll and Bute Council’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme; understands that, as well as helping existing businesses in the area to improve external parts of their premises, the scheme has also been an important factor in attracting new businesses to the town; recognises that this scheme, in addition to previous funding schemes, has ensured that some £7 million has been invested in improving the appearance of Campbeltown in recent years, and applauds the ongoing commitment of Argyll and Bute Council to investing in its local communities.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Stornoway-based production company, MacTV, has been given £28,500 in international investment to produce content for BBC ALBA; understands that the funding was awarded by the Canada Media Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise through the Canada - Scotland Co-development Incentive for Television and Digital Media Content, which aims to develop screen-based projects between Canadian and Scottish producers; notes that money will be used to develop a project, which has the working title, Secrets in the Peat, along with a Canadian production partner, Cineflix; recognises what it sees as the importance of international media collaboration such as this, and acknowledges that such partnerships have resulted in £8 million-worth of original content for BBC ALBA over the years.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Stornoway-based production company, MacTV, has been given £28,500 in international investment to produce content for BBC ALBA; understands that the funding was awarded by the Canada Media Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise through the Canada - Scotland Co-development Incentive for Television and Digital Media Content, which aims to develop screen-based projects between Canadian and Scottish producers; notes that money will be used to develop a project, which has the working title, Secrets in the Peat, along with a Canadian production partner, Cineflix; recognises what it sees as the importance of international media collaboration such as this, and acknowledges that such partnerships have resulted in £8 million-worth of original content for BBC ALBA over the years.
Supported by: David Stewart, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Brian Whittle, Kenneth Gibson, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Maurice Golden, Ruth Maguire
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21013 in the name of Kate Forbes (Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill), insert at end ", but, in so doing, regrets that the Scottish Government has made no commitment to prevent further divergence from UK tax rates, and further regrets that the draft Budget fails to fund a proper drug rehabilitation strategy or provide adequate capital funding for local authorities."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21013 in the name of Kate Forbes (Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill), insert at end ", but, in so doing, regrets that the Scottish Government has made no commitment to prevent further divergence from UK tax rates, and further regrets that the draft Budget fails to fund a proper drug rehabilitation strategy or provide adequate capital funding for local authorities."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/02/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone who helped to facilitate the participation of more than 90 young people from across Oban and Lorn in the recent Under the Sea Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) event at the Ocean Explorer Centre in Dunbeg, which is a visitor centre of the Scottish Association for Marine Science; recognises the vital importance of encouraging young people to engage in STEM-related activities and, in particular, those with a marine theme given its importance to the economy of the Highlands and Islands, and is encouraged that so many of the young people who took part, when surveyed afterwards, indicated that they would like to pursue a career in a STEM-related profession.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone who helped to facilitate the participation of more than 90 young people from across Oban and Lorn in the recent Under the Sea Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) event at the Ocean Explorer Centre in Dunbeg, which is a visitor centre of the Scottish Association for Marine Science; recognises the vital importance of encouraging young people to engage in STEM-related activities and, in particular, those with a marine theme given its importance to the economy of the Highlands and Islands, and is encouraged that so many of the young people who took part, when surveyed afterwards, indicated that they would like to pursue a career in a STEM-related profession.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Gil Paterson, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman, Alasdair Allan, Liam Kerr, Bruce Crawford, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff Kilninver Primary School in Argyll and Bute on introducing Fruit Friday, when any fresh fruit and vegetables that are left over from the week are prepared and shared out among the pupils; commends this initiative, which encourages healthy eating habits, reduces food waste and raises awareness of SHANARRI (safe, healthy, active, nurtured, achieving, respected, responsible and included) wellbeing indicators, and wishes everyone involved many healthy and tasty Friday lunchtimes to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff Kilninver Primary School in Argyll and Bute on introducing Fruit Friday, when any fresh fruit and vegetables that are left over from the week are prepared and shared out among the pupils; commends this initiative, which encourages healthy eating habits, reduces food waste and raises awareness of SHANARRI (safe, healthy, active, nurtured, achieving, respected, responsible and included) wellbeing indicators, and wishes everyone involved many healthy and tasty Friday lunchtimes to come.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Lochdonhead and Ulva primary schools, both on the Isle of Mull, which have been awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK; commends the work and dedication that led to the award of such a sought after distinction, which sees schools work alongside UNICEF to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive, and wishes both schools and all of the pupils the very best for the future as they learn about their rights and share their learning with the wider community.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Lochdonhead and Ulva primary schools, both on the Isle of Mull, which have been awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK; commends the work and dedication that led to the award of such a sought after distinction, which sees schools work alongside UNICEF to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive, and wishes both schools and all of the pupils the very best for the future as they learn about their rights and share their learning with the wider community.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Stewart, Peter Chapman, Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret Mitchell, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Stuart McMillan, Annie Wells, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff of Cruachan Power Station Visitor Centre on achieving a score of 91% in VisitScotland’s quality assurance scheme for the first time; notes that this outstanding result puts the visitor centre among Scotland’s top 20 visitor attractions; commends its efforts in welcoming 50,000 visitors each year and for offering free educational visits to schools and higher education institutions, helping to inspire future engineers; welcomes this achievement on the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the construction of the power station; recalls that Cruachan is the world’s first reversible pumped storage hydro system to be built on this scale and that it can store enough energy to power a city for more than 15 hours, and encourages visitors to explore Cruachan Power Station and learn more about its role in helping Scotland decarbonise its electricity.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff of Cruachan Power Station Visitor Centre on achieving a score of 91% in VisitScotland’s quality assurance scheme for the first time; notes that this outstanding result puts the visitor centre among Scotland’s top 20 visitor attractions; commends its efforts in welcoming 50,000 visitors each year and for offering free educational visits to schools and higher education institutions, helping to inspire future engineers; welcomes this achievement on the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the construction of the power station; recalls that Cruachan is the world’s first reversible pumped storage hydro system to be built on this scale and that it can store enough energy to power a city for more than 15 hours, and encourages visitors to explore Cruachan Power Station and learn more about its role in helping Scotland decarbonise its electricity.
Supported by: Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett R, Maurice Corry, Maureen Watt, Michelle Ballantyne
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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