That the Parliament welcomes the news that children with impaired vision are being offered free books in braille and audio formats by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB); understands that the RNIB has created braille and audio versions of 13 different titles, which will be offered free of charge to help mark World Book Day 2020; believes that this initiative will help encourage children with visual impairments to read and enjoy literature, and hopes that as many children as possible benefit.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that children with impaired vision are being offered free books in braille and audio formats by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB); understands that the RNIB has created braille and audio versions of 13 different titles, which will be offered free of charge to help mark World Book Day 2020; believes that this initiative will help encourage children with visual impairments to read and enjoy literature, and hopes that as many children as possible benefit.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, John Mason, Mark McDonald, Margaret Mitchell, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Glasgow Airport has been named as the best airport in the UK by what it sees as the leading travel advice website, thepointsguy.co.uk; notes that the Renfrewshire-based airport came top of a list of 20; acknowledges that the rankings were based on amenities, commuter access and flight punctuality, with Glasgow scoring well on all counts; believes the accolade is well deserved; considers that the airport makes an important economic contribution to the west of Scotland and the UK as a whole, and congratulates its management and employees on this award.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Glasgow Airport has been named as the best airport in the UK by what it sees as the leading travel advice website, thepointsguy.co.uk; notes that the Renfrewshire-based airport came top of a list of 20; acknowledges that the rankings were based on amenities, commuter access and flight punctuality, with Glasgow scoring well on all counts; believes the accolade is well deserved; considers that the airport makes an important economic contribution to the west of Scotland and the UK as a whole, and congratulates its management and employees on this award.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Sandra White, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Donald Cameron, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Neil Bibby, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament considers that worsening air pollution across Scotland is contributing to both a public health and environmental crisis; notes with concern that air pollution is estimated to contribute to 2,000 deaths a year in Scotland; believes that the health impact of air pollution on the Scottish economy is estimated to cost £1.1 billion each year; understands that a number of streets in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are in breach of legal air pollution limits that were due to be met a decade ago, but also recognises that air pollution is not just a cause for concern in cities but also affects smaller communities; believes that more must be done to reduce air pollution in Scotland with air pollution levels rising year-on-year in many areas such as East Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh and Dundee, and considers that a vital first step is to provide every school in Scotland with an air quality monitor.
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That the Parliament considers that worsening air pollution across Scotland is contributing to both a public health and environmental crisis; notes with concern that air pollution is estimated to contribute to 2,000 deaths a year in Scotland; believes that the health impact of air pollution on the Scottish economy is estimated to cost £1.1 billion each year; understands that a number of streets in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are in breach of legal air pollution limits that were due to be met a decade ago, but also recognises that air pollution is not just a cause for concern in cities but also affects smaller communities; believes that more must be done to reduce air pollution in Scotland with air pollution levels rising year-on-year in many areas such as East Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh and Dundee, and considers that a vital first step is to provide every school in Scotland with an air quality monitor.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the contribution of Scottish agriculture to protecting the environment and being part of the solution to tackling climate change; commends Scottish farmers, including those in the West of Scotland, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% since 1990; recognises that Scottish farmers already work hard to preserve the landscape, improve biodiversity, plant and manage woodland, restore peatland, improve water and soil quality and generate renewable energy; acknowledges the view that there is a need to develop a suite of joined-up, practical and progressive policies that allow food producers to continue running their businesses in a more sustainable and efficient manner, and looks forward to the new Agricultural Modernisation Fund assisting industry in this transition.
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That the Parliament welcomes the contribution of Scottish agriculture to protecting the environment and being part of the solution to tackling climate change; commends Scottish farmers, including those in the West of Scotland, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% since 1990; recognises that Scottish farmers already work hard to preserve the landscape, improve biodiversity, plant and manage woodland, restore peatland, improve water and soil quality and generate renewable energy; acknowledges the view that there is a need to develop a suite of joined-up, practical and progressive policies that allow food producers to continue running their businesses in a more sustainable and efficient manner, and looks forward to the new Agricultural Modernisation Fund assisting industry in this transition.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain R, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Donald Cameron R, Alex Rowley, Finlay Carson R, Mike Rumbles, Liam McArthur, Beatrice Wishart, Peter Chapman R, Alexander Burnett R, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Iain Gray, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Alasdair Allan, Emma Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/02/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Our Place Our Families in Renfrew on receiving a grant of £119,825 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the funds will be used to deliver a twice weekly community café, serving a range of hot and cold foods; notes that the café has been operated on a pilot basis and run by volunteers at the Arkleston Community Centre; commends the hard work and success of all those involved in Our Place Our Families, and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Our Place Our Families in Renfrew on receiving a grant of £119,825 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the funds will be used to deliver a twice weekly community café, serving a range of hot and cold foods; notes that the café has been operated on a pilot basis and run by volunteers at the Arkleston Community Centre; commends the hard work and success of all those involved in Our Place Our Families, and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Jackson Carlaw, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates EDICT, which is in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded £126,319 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this will be used to relocate its hub for children and young people with autism to Bishopbriggs and to expand and develop the range of opportunities, activities and support that it offers; acknowledges that the hub will provide a space for its service users to make their own and offer them a safe environment to learn and be themselves; notes that EDICT also provides support to people with mental health issues, older people and people with early stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia; believes that the services that its staff provides are vital, and wishes them well and continued success in their endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates EDICT, which is in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded £126,319 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this will be used to relocate its hub for children and young people with autism to Bishopbriggs and to expand and develop the range of opportunities, activities and support that it offers; acknowledges that the hub will provide a space for its service users to make their own and offer them a safe environment to learn and be themselves; notes that EDICT also provides support to people with mental health issues, older people and people with early stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia; believes that the services that its staff provides are vital, and wishes them well and continued success in their endeavours.
Supported by: Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine, which is based in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to help it offer a range of outdoor activities for its services users, including the residents of its care homes and the members of its new activity centre; commends Erskine on the outstanding care that it offers to veterans and their families, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine, which is based in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to help it offer a range of outdoor activities for its services users, including the residents of its care homes and the members of its new activity centre; commends Erskine on the outstanding care that it offers to veterans and their families, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Neil Bibby, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Maurice Corry
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kibble Education and Care Centre, which is in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £8,850 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its extracurricular project, HenPower, for the young people attending its new school facility in Lochwinnoch; recognises the mental health and positive social impact that HenPower has had in engaging older people with both arts activities and looking after animals, and believes that young people can also benefit from the project; acknowledges the vital work that Kibble does in providing care, education and empowerment to its service users, many of whom have faced adversity, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kibble Education and Care Centre, which is in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £8,850 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its extracurricular project, HenPower, for the young people attending its new school facility in Lochwinnoch; recognises the mental health and positive social impact that HenPower has had in engaging older people with both arts activities and looking after animals, and believes that young people can also benefit from the project; acknowledges the vital work that Kibble does in providing care, education and empowerment to its service users, many of whom have faced adversity, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine Over 50's Swimming Club, in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £2,850 from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the club will use the funding to cover the cost of bus trips and hall hire; notes that it meets weekly to exercise and also takes trips and excursions throughout the year, and wishes the club well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine Over 50's Swimming Club, in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £2,850 from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the club will use the funding to cover the cost of bus trips and hall hire; notes that it meets weekly to exercise and also takes trips and excursions throughout the year, and wishes the club well for the future.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Awestruck Academy, which is in Clydebank, on being awarded £9,300 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the community-inspired creative arts space offers a wide range of activities and events, including art and music tuition, live music, theatre shows and a youth club, and will use the money to help run weekly youth club sessions and a variety of weekly art and music classes for babies and young children and their parents, and for people who are not in work, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Awestruck Academy, which is in Clydebank, on being awarded £9,300 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the community-inspired creative arts space offers a wide range of activities and events, including art and music tuition, live music, theatre shows and a youth club, and will use the money to help run weekly youth club sessions and a variety of weekly art and music classes for babies and young children and their parents, and for people who are not in work, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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