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
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19809 in the name of Ben Macpherson (Protecting the Rights of EU Citizens in Scotland), leave out from "notes that the approach of the UK Government" to end and insert "further acknowledges that the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated in October 2019 guarantees the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and ensures that EU citizens can continue to live and work in the UK after it leaves the EU through the EU Settlement Scheme; welcomes the announcement that the number of people permitted to work in the UK via the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme will increase from 2,500 to 10,000; further welcomes proposals to introduce a new NHS visa, which will help towards resolving Scotland’s NHS workforce crisis, and supports the continued efforts of the UK Government to ensure that the UK continues to be a place that attracts the best and brightest talents from around the world."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19809 in the name of Ben Macpherson (Protecting the Rights of EU Citizens in Scotland), leave out from "notes that the approach of the UK Government" to end and insert "further acknowledges that the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated in October 2019 guarantees the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and ensures that EU citizens can continue to live and work in the UK after it leaves the EU through the EU Settlement Scheme; welcomes the announcement that the number of people permitted to work in the UK via the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme will increase from 2,500 to 10,000; further welcomes proposals to introduce a new NHS visa, which will help towards resolving Scotland’s NHS workforce crisis, and supports the continued efforts of the UK Government to ensure that the UK continues to be a place that attracts the best and brightest talents from around the world."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Carradale and Southend primary schools on receiving a Bronze Award, and Dunoon Grammar School and Rothesay Academy on receiving a Silver Award from sportscotland’s School Sport Awards 2019; understands that Dalintober, Dunbeg and Salen primary schools are still in receipt of their Gold Awards; believes that this is a splendid achievement by the schools in Argyll and Bute, and wishes them continued success in promoting and improving the standards and accessibility of physical education and sport for children and young people.
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That the Parliament congratulates Carradale and Southend primary schools on receiving a Bronze Award, and Dunoon Grammar School and Rothesay Academy on receiving a Silver Award from sportscotland’s School Sport Awards 2019; understands that Dalintober, Dunbeg and Salen primary schools are still in receipt of their Gold Awards; believes that this is a splendid achievement by the schools in Argyll and Bute, and wishes them continued success in promoting and improving the standards and accessibility of physical education and sport for children and young people.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Castlebay School and Shawbost Primary school on receiving a Silver Award from sportscotland’s School Sport Awards 2019; understands that Balivanich School and Laxdale, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath, Daliburgh and Iochdar primary schools are still in receipt of their Gold Awards; believes that this is an impressive achievement by the schools in the Western Isles, and wishes them continued success in supporting and improving the standards and accessibility of physical education and sport for children and young people.
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That the Parliament congratulates Castlebay School and Shawbost Primary school on receiving a Silver Award from sportscotland’s School Sport Awards 2019; understands that Balivanich School and Laxdale, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath, Daliburgh and Iochdar primary schools are still in receipt of their Gold Awards; believes that this is an impressive achievement by the schools in the Western Isles, and wishes them continued success in supporting and improving the standards and accessibility of physical education and sport for children and young people.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Miles Briggs, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Gil Paterson, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Alasdair Allan, Alexander Burnett
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18695 in the name of Michael Russell (Avoiding a No-deal Exit from the EU), leave out from "agrees" to end and insert "should respect the result of the 2016 EU referendum; agrees that a negotiated exit remains the best way to deliver on that vote, and supports the UK Government in reaching a deal with the EU."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18695 in the name of Michael Russell (Avoiding a No-deal Exit from the EU), leave out from "agrees" to end and insert "should respect the result of the 2016 EU referendum; agrees that a negotiated exit remains the best way to deliver on that vote, and supports the UK Government in reaching a deal with the EU."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 05/09/2019
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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.
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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, Michelle Ballantyne, Alasdair Allan, John Scott, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Neil Findlay, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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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, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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