That the Parliament notes with concern that what it sees as the ongoing mismanagement of the Serco Caledonian Sleeper Franchise has led to a late roll out of new stock, delays to train services and declining passenger satisfaction; understands that, in the year ending 31 March 2019, the company received £23 million in franchise payments from Transport Scotland; further understands that, from 1 April 2020, the franchise agreement requires Transport Scotland to bear 50% of contract losses; regrets that the company has so far failed to rectify the working practices that it considers have led to widespread stress among staff; supports the campaign by the RMT Union to take the franchise into public ownership, and calls on the Scottish Government to do so without delay.
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That the Parliament notes with concern that what it sees as the ongoing mismanagement of the Serco Caledonian Sleeper Franchise has led to a late roll out of new stock, delays to train services and declining passenger satisfaction; understands that, in the year ending 31 March 2019, the company received £23 million in franchise payments from Transport Scotland; further understands that, from 1 April 2020, the franchise agreement requires Transport Scotland to bear 50% of contract losses; regrets that the company has so far failed to rectify the working practices that it considers have led to widespread stress among staff; supports the campaign by the RMT Union to take the franchise into public ownership, and calls on the Scottish Government to do so without delay.
Supported by: James Kelly, Elaine Smith, Patrick Harvie, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust has been granted £224,900 from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the lighthouse and associated buildings; notes that the iconic landmark sits at the most westerly point on mainland UK; congratulates the Trust on its successful efforts to preserve the site as an attraction and exhibition space, and wishes the project luck for the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust has been granted £224,900 from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the lighthouse and associated buildings; notes that the iconic landmark sits at the most westerly point on mainland UK; congratulates the Trust on its successful efforts to preserve the site as an attraction and exhibition space, and wishes the project luck for the future.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Lewis Macdonald, Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18896 in the name of Liam Kerr (Restoring Trust in Criminal Sentencing), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "recognises the benefits of diversion from prosecution, alternatives to custodial sentences and a presumption against short sentences; notes calls for the Scottish Prison Service to reinstate its Throughcare Support Service, and supports calls on the Scottish Government to demonstrate this commitment by ensuring a significant transfer of resources from the prison estate to community-based alternatives."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18896 in the name of Liam Kerr (Restoring Trust in Criminal Sentencing), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "recognises the benefits of diversion from prosecution, alternatives to custodial sentences and a presumption against short sentences; notes calls for the Scottish Prison Service to reinstate its Throughcare Support Service, and supports calls on the Scottish Government to demonstrate this commitment by ensuring a significant transfer of resources from the prison estate to community-based alternatives."
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That the Parliament condemns the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s stated intention to annex Palestinian territory in the occupied West Bank; considers that such action would be in contravention of international law; understands that annexation would pose a threat to peace in the region and further undermine the likelihood of a two-state solution; notes UN calls for the illegal settlements to end; offers solidarity to Palestinians in the occupied territories, and calls on the international community to support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign in its efforts to support justice for Palestine and pressure the Israeli Government to comply with international law.
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That the Parliament condemns the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s stated intention to annex Palestinian territory in the occupied West Bank; considers that such action would be in contravention of international law; understands that annexation would pose a threat to peace in the region and further undermine the likelihood of a two-state solution; notes UN calls for the illegal settlements to end; offers solidarity to Palestinians in the occupied territories, and calls on the international community to support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign in its efforts to support justice for Palestine and pressure the Israeli Government to comply with international law.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Patrick Harvie, Claudia Beamish, Andy Wightman, Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament congratulates Fort William Shinty Club on winning the Liberty British Aluminium Balliemore Cup; notes that Fort William beat Glasgow Mid Argyll 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final to lift the Balliemore Cup for the second time in three years; understands that this year’s success follows on from winning the Balliemore Cup in 2017, as well as winning the 2019 Mowi National League, and wishes Fort William Shinty Club continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Fort William Shinty Club on winning the Liberty British Aluminium Balliemore Cup; notes that Fort William beat Glasgow Mid Argyll 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final to lift the Balliemore Cup for the second time in three years; understands that this year’s success follows on from winning the Balliemore Cup in 2017, as well as winning the 2019 Mowi National League, and wishes Fort William Shinty Club continued success in the future.
Supported by: Ross Greer, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Alasdair Allan, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur, Kenneth Gibson
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That the Parliament agrees that the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill be passed.
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That the Parliament agrees that the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 03/10/2019
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That the Parliament remembers the many protestors who lost their lives in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 30 years on; understands that, on the night of the 3 June 1989, the Chinese military opened fire at unarmed student led protestors around square, clearing it by dawn; acknowledges that, although there has never been any independently-verified death toll, the then British ambassador to China estimated that at least 10,000 people were killed as a result of the protests and subsequent crackdown; understands that friends and families are still demanding an explanation from the Chinese Government for what happened; believes that activists who wish to commemorate those killed are at risk of being threatened, harassed and detained by the Chinese authorities; notes calls from Amnesty International for China to publicly acknowledge what it sees as the human rights violations that occurred, for it to launch an open and independent inquiry to hold those responsible for the events accountable, to provide compensation to the victims and their families and for it to cease the harassment and prosecution of people commemorating or speaking out about the events and to allow its citizens to exercise the human right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
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That the Parliament remembers the many protestors who lost their lives in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 30 years on; understands that, on the night of the 3 June 1989, the Chinese military opened fire at unarmed student led protestors around square, clearing it by dawn; acknowledges that, although there has never been any independently-verified death toll, the then British ambassador to China estimated that at least 10,000 people were killed as a result of the protests and subsequent crackdown; understands that friends and families are still demanding an explanation from the Chinese Government for what happened; believes that activists who wish to commemorate those killed are at risk of being threatened, harassed and detained by the Chinese authorities; notes calls from Amnesty International for China to publicly acknowledge what it sees as the human rights violations that occurred, for it to launch an open and independent inquiry to hold those responsible for the events accountable, to provide compensation to the victims and their families and for it to cease the harassment and prosecution of people commemorating or speaking out about the events and to allow its citizens to exercise the human right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Ross Greer, Gail Ross, Sandra White, Andy Wightman, Stuart McMillan, Patrick Harvie, Alex Rowley, Pauline McNeill, Kenneth Gibson, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament recognises that 3 June 2019 is world bicycle day; understands that the UN General Assembly designated this day as an acknowledgement of the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and it being a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally sustainable means of transportation that fosters environmental stewardship and health; understands that the World Health Organization has stated that safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is a pathway for achieving greater health equity for the least well off in urban areas, who often cannot afford private vehicles, and that walking and cycling can provide a form of transport while reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes and even death, and improved active transport is not only healthy but is also equitable and cost-effective; notes the Scottish Government's commitment for 10% of everyday journeys to be by bike by 2020; considers with regret that this target is likely to be missed, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out what measures it will take to reach this target.
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That the Parliament recognises that 3 June 2019 is world bicycle day; understands that the UN General Assembly designated this day as an acknowledgement of the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and it being a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally sustainable means of transportation that fosters environmental stewardship and health; understands that the World Health Organization has stated that safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is a pathway for achieving greater health equity for the least well off in urban areas, who often cannot afford private vehicles, and that walking and cycling can provide a form of transport while reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes and even death, and improved active transport is not only healthy but is also equitable and cost-effective; notes the Scottish Government's commitment for 10% of everyday journeys to be by bike by 2020; considers with regret that this target is likely to be missed, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out what measures it will take to reach this target.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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As an amendment to amendment S5M-17503.2 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Whole Life Custody Sentences), insert at end “, and continues to believe that in each case of a person being imprisoned every effort must continue to be made at rehabilitation and that the attitude of ‘lock them up and throw away the key’ is rightly consigned to history.”
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As an amendment to amendment S5M-17503.2 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Whole Life Custody Sentences), insert at end “, and continues to believe that in each case of a person being imprisoned every effort must continue to be made at rehabilitation and that the attitude of ‘lock them up and throw away the key’ is rightly consigned to history.”
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Dr John MacInnes (Iain MacAonghuis); understands that Dr MacInnes was considered the leading scholar of the Gaelic language; notes that he had spent his life studying and championing Gaelic history, folklore, music and spoken word after studying Old English and Old Norse at the University of Edinburgh and going on to work in its School of Scottish Studies for more than 30 years before retiring in 1993; believes that, through his work, Dr MacInnes has immeasurably strengthened the Gaelic language in Scotland, and extends its sincere sympathy to his family and friends.
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Dr John MacInnes (Iain MacAonghuis); understands that Dr MacInnes was considered the leading scholar of the Gaelic language; notes that he had spent his life studying and championing Gaelic history, folklore, music and spoken word after studying Old English and Old Norse at the University of Edinburgh and going on to work in its School of Scottish Studies for more than 30 years before retiring in 1993; believes that, through his work, Dr MacInnes has immeasurably strengthened the Gaelic language in Scotland, and extends its sincere sympathy to his family and friends.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Stewart Stevenson, Mark McDonald, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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