As an amendment to motion S5M-15380 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy), insert at end "; recognises that global fossil fuel reserves far exceed the amount that can safely be used without causing catastrophic climate change; agrees therefore that the policy of maximum economic recovery of oil and gas, as advocated by both Scottish and UK governments, is incompatible with the Paris Agreement or with the goal of a just transition; supports an accelerated roll-out of renewable energy and decommissioning projects, creating secure and high-quality employment opportunities, and calls for the principles of a just transition to be embedded across all government infrastructure policy, planning and projects, including the national investment bank and publicly-owned energy company."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15380 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy), insert at end "; recognises that global fossil fuel reserves far exceed the amount that can safely be used without causing catastrophic climate change; agrees therefore that the policy of maximum economic recovery of oil and gas, as advocated by both Scottish and UK governments, is incompatible with the Paris Agreement or with the goal of a just transition; supports an accelerated roll-out of renewable energy and decommissioning projects, creating secure and high-quality employment opportunities, and calls for the principles of a just transition to be embedded across all government infrastructure policy, planning and projects, including the national investment bank and publicly-owned energy company."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/01/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15279 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland), after "land use;" insert "agrees that agricultural support is a key tool in addressing the climate emergency and emissions from agriculture and land use, and that future funding should help develop a net-zero emissions farming sector in Scotland;".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15279 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland), after "land use;" insert "agrees that agricultural support is a key tool in addressing the climate emergency and emissions from agriculture and land use, and that future funding should help develop a net-zero emissions farming sector in Scotland;".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/01/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15096 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Sea Fisheries and End of Year Negotiations), insert at end "; is concerned by recent reports of alleged illegal fishing activities, and calls for the use of robust vessel tracking and monitoring technology on all Scottish fishing vessels.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15096 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Sea Fisheries and End of Year Negotiations), insert at end "; is concerned by recent reports of alleged illegal fishing activities, and calls for the use of robust vessel tracking and monitoring technology on all Scottish fishing vessels.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11/12/2018
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of The Impact of Brexit on the international Student Experience at Stirling, a research paper by University of Stirling Students' Union; understands that international students account for almost a quarter of all students at the university and notes that the report identified the welcoming community that students found in Scotland and at the university; believes that many of those who participated in the research highlighted the uncertainty around an end to freedom of movement, future visa requirements and potential restrictions on international students or workers, which it considers presents a major barrier in planning for their futures, and calls on the UK Government to urgently clarify how it will support further education institutions, staff and students to continue making an immense contribution to Scottish society.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of The Impact of Brexit on the international Student Experience at Stirling, a research paper by University of Stirling Students' Union; understands that international students account for almost a quarter of all students at the university and notes that the report identified the welcoming community that students found in Scotland and at the university; believes that many of those who participated in the research highlighted the uncertainty around an end to freedom of movement, future visa requirements and potential restrictions on international students or workers, which it considers presents a major barrier in planning for their futures, and calls on the UK Government to urgently clarify how it will support further education institutions, staff and students to continue making an immense contribution to Scottish society.
Supported by: David Stewart, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, John Finnie, Alison Johnstone, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the International Union for Conservation of Nature on launching its Global Green Alliance in Edinburgh; understands that the Global Green Alliance is a global initiative that aims to create greener, more liveable cities that will improve the health, wellbeing and prosperity of people living in urban areas; believes that access to green spaces provides numerous mental and physical health benefits; considers that urban areas are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, and acknowledges the need for the Scottish Government and the UK as a whole to tackle climate change with urgency.
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That the Parliament congratulates the International Union for Conservation of Nature on launching its Global Green Alliance in Edinburgh; understands that the Global Green Alliance is a global initiative that aims to create greener, more liveable cities that will improve the health, wellbeing and prosperity of people living in urban areas; believes that access to green spaces provides numerous mental and physical health benefits; considers that urban areas are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, and acknowledges the need for the Scottish Government and the UK as a whole to tackle climate change with urgency.
Supported by: Andy Wightman, John Finnie
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament understands that the charitable trust, the Carman Foundation, has recently purchased the "green heart" of Dunblane, Holmehill, which it plans to develop as a resource for the community; notes that the 14-acre greenspace in the town centre is situated to the east of the Allan Water and overlooks Dunblane Cathedral; acknowledges that the Holmehill Community Buyout group have been campaigning to keep the land open for public access since 2005; believes that it is an important landscape feature that supports mature woodlands, has open areas of grass and scrub and contains a well-used path that links the town centre with the east of the town; acknowledges that the new owners have invited members of the community to a consultation event on 23 September 2018 to discuss the future of the site; believes that this will offer a useful opportunity for people to express their views, and looks forward to Holmehill continuing to play an important role for the Dunblane community.
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That the Parliament understands that the charitable trust, the Carman Foundation, has recently purchased the "green heart" of Dunblane, Holmehill, which it plans to develop as a resource for the community; notes that the 14-acre greenspace in the town centre is situated to the east of the Allan Water and overlooks Dunblane Cathedral; acknowledges that the Holmehill Community Buyout group have been campaigning to keep the land open for public access since 2005; believes that it is an important landscape feature that supports mature woodlands, has open areas of grass and scrub and contains a well-used path that links the town centre with the east of the town; acknowledges that the new owners have invited members of the community to a consultation event on 23 September 2018 to discuss the future of the site; believes that this will offer a useful opportunity for people to express their views, and looks forward to Holmehill continuing to play an important role for the Dunblane community.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Andy Wightman, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament accepts that fish are sentient individuals with the capacity to suffer; understands that keepers of animals are obliged under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to prevent them suffering unnecessarily; is aware of photographic and video evidence published by The Ferret showing, it believes, farmed salmon at a site in Loch Roag on the Isle of Lewis, suffering from heavy sea lice infestations as well as fin and tail damage; considers that these fish will have suffered in these circumstances; notes the animal welfare concerns described in the recent OneKind report, Fish Welfare on Scotland’s Salmon Farms; believes that the operator of the company has stated that animal welfare challenges are “industry-wide”; understands that the industry aims effectively to double production to between 350,000 and 400,000 tonnes per annum, which is estimated to be over 75 million individual fish, by 2030, and calls on the Scottish Government to support a moratorium on such expansion until the industry can guarantee that farmed salmon have a good life that is worth living.
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That the Parliament accepts that fish are sentient individuals with the capacity to suffer; understands that keepers of animals are obliged under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to prevent them suffering unnecessarily; is aware of photographic and video evidence published by The Ferret showing, it believes, farmed salmon at a site in Loch Roag on the Isle of Lewis, suffering from heavy sea lice infestations as well as fin and tail damage; considers that these fish will have suffered in these circumstances; notes the animal welfare concerns described in the recent OneKind report, Fish Welfare on Scotland’s Salmon Farms; believes that the operator of the company has stated that animal welfare challenges are “industry-wide”; understands that the industry aims effectively to double production to between 350,000 and 400,000 tonnes per annum, which is estimated to be over 75 million individual fish, by 2030, and calls on the Scottish Government to support a moratorium on such expansion until the industry can guarantee that farmed salmon have a good life that is worth living.
Supported by: John Finnie, Alex Rowley, Patrick Harvie, Alison Johnstone, Ross Greer, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament notes what it sees as the serious animal welfare concerns related to the export of dairy calves; congratulates the BBC documentary, Disclosure – the Dark Side of Dairy, on bringing these concerns to the public's attention; welcomes the announcement by P&O Ferries that it will cease co-operating with the Scottish Government to transport across the Irish Sea young calves destined for continental Europe with immediate effect; celebrates the pioneering work of Mossgiel Farm in Ayrshire and The Ethical Dairy in Dumfries, which it considers are demonstrating humane and economic alternatives to the export of calves, and encourages stakeholders and the Scottish Government to work together to build a thriving, sustainable and ethical dairy industry in Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes what it sees as the serious animal welfare concerns related to the export of dairy calves; congratulates the BBC documentary, Disclosure – the Dark Side of Dairy, on bringing these concerns to the public's attention; welcomes the announcement by P&O Ferries that it will cease co-operating with the Scottish Government to transport across the Irish Sea young calves destined for continental Europe with immediate effect; celebrates the pioneering work of Mossgiel Farm in Ayrshire and The Ethical Dairy in Dumfries, which it considers are demonstrating humane and economic alternatives to the export of calves, and encourages stakeholders and the Scottish Government to work together to build a thriving, sustainable and ethical dairy industry in Scotland.
Supported by: Colin Smyth, John Finnie, Ross Greer, Alison Johnstone
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament notes that the campaign group, 20’s Plenty for Us, now has 400 branches across the UK; congratulates volunteers from Strathblane on becoming the 400th branch to join the movement, advocating for safer streets; believes that 20mph speed limits reduce traffic speed, making streets safer and healthier place to live, work and play, and wishes the campaigners continued success.
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That the Parliament notes that the campaign group, 20’s Plenty for Us, now has 400 branches across the UK; congratulates volunteers from Strathblane on becoming the 400th branch to join the movement, advocating for safer streets; believes that 20mph speed limits reduce traffic speed, making streets safer and healthier place to live, work and play, and wishes the campaigners continued success.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates the station staff and local community in Aberdour on winning the Best Small Station award at the National Rail Awards in London; understands that the award was judged on its customer service, cleanliness, presentation, garden and floral displays; recognises that a new community heritage centre opened at the station in 2017 and that a signal box has been restored and converted into an artists' studio; congratulates the volunteers at the Aberdour Heritage Centre and Station Gardens Group, who have created a pleasant and relaxing place to catch a train, and wishes them all the best for the coming year.
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That the Parliament congratulates the station staff and local community in Aberdour on winning the Best Small Station award at the National Rail Awards in London; understands that the award was judged on its customer service, cleanliness, presentation, garden and floral displays; recognises that a new community heritage centre opened at the station in 2017 and that a signal box has been restored and converted into an artists' studio; congratulates the volunteers at the Aberdour Heritage Centre and Station Gardens Group, who have created a pleasant and relaxing place to catch a train, and wishes them all the best for the coming year.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Claire Baker, Liam Kerr, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, David Torrance, Alex Rowley, Tom Arthur, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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