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
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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
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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
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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
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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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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Oban North Pier Pontoons and the Harbour Building have made a significant contribution to the local economy of Oban; understands that, after the new modern pontoon facilities opened in July 2017, they have generated significant additional tourism for Oban and the wider Lorn area; recognises a recent report showing that, at the end of 2019, 4,196 boat nights were recorded, with 17,326 extra visitors to Oban, and that this generated an additional tourist spend of £814,322; acknowledges the importance of such facilities for the long-term future of Oban, especially in the recovery from the current COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the North Pier Pontoons continued success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Oban North Pier Pontoons and the Harbour Building have made a significant contribution to the local economy of Oban; understands that, after the new modern pontoon facilities opened in July 2017, they have generated significant additional tourism for Oban and the wider Lorn area; recognises a recent report showing that, at the end of 2019, 4,196 boat nights were recorded, with 17,326 extra visitors to Oban, and that this generated an additional tourist spend of £814,322; acknowledges the importance of such facilities for the long-term future of Oban, especially in the recovery from the current COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the North Pier Pontoons continued success.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament commends the contribution made by the ALVANCE British Aluminium smelter in Fort William and its workforce to the action to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the company is producing 20 tons of oxygen bottles, which will be used to treat patients with COVID-19; further understands that it donated protective facemasks to the Belford Hospital; acknowledges the support that so many businesses such as ALVANCE British Aluminium have given to their local communities in the Highlands and Islands and elsewhere, and wishes the smelter and its workforce every success in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament commends the contribution made by the ALVANCE British Aluminium smelter in Fort William and its workforce to the action to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the company is producing 20 tons of oxygen bottles, which will be used to treat patients with COVID-19; further understands that it donated protective facemasks to the Belford Hospital; acknowledges the support that so many businesses such as ALVANCE British Aluminium have given to their local communities in the Highlands and Islands and elsewhere, and wishes the smelter and its workforce every success in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, John Finnie, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells
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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.
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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, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr
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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, Liam Kerr
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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, Liam Kerr
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