As an amendment to motion S5M-15390 in the name of Richard Leonard (Scotland’s Future Economy), after "Scotland's future" insert "carbon-neutral".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15390 in the name of Richard Leonard (Scotland’s Future Economy), after "Scotland's future" insert "carbon-neutral".
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the Sustrans report, Bike Life Glasgow, which was funded by Transport Scotland and supported by Glasgow City Council and is the most comprehensive study to date into attitudes to cycling in the city; considers that the 18.6 million trips made by bike in Glasgow in the last year have delivered benefits equivalent to £62 million to the local economy, as well as avoiding 7,551 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions; welcomes the report’s findings that more than two-thirds (67%) of people think that more people riding bikes would make Glasgow a better place to live, and that more than three quarters (78%) want to see more money spent on cycling; is concerned by the finding that cycling is viewed as the least safe way of travelling around the city, and calls for increased investment in cycling infrastructure, including segregated routes and improvements to make the wider road network safer for cycling.
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the Sustrans report, Bike Life Glasgow, which was funded by Transport Scotland and supported by Glasgow City Council and is the most comprehensive study to date into attitudes to cycling in the city; considers that the 18.6 million trips made by bike in Glasgow in the last year have delivered benefits equivalent to £62 million to the local economy, as well as avoiding 7,551 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions; welcomes the report’s findings that more than two-thirds (67%) of people think that more people riding bikes would make Glasgow a better place to live, and that more than three quarters (78%) want to see more money spent on cycling; is concerned by the finding that cycling is viewed as the least safe way of travelling around the city, and calls for increased investment in cycling infrastructure, including segregated routes and improvements to make the wider road network safer for cycling.
Supported by: Andy Wightman, Alison Johnstone, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the Condition of Pre 1919 Tenement Stock - Interim Report by the Neighbourhoods, Housing and Public Realm City Policy Committee of Glasgow City Council, which estimates that approximately 46,600 Glasgow tenement flats and thousands of closes are deemed to be in a state of "critical disrepair"; further notes that the report estimates that the cost of the required structural, weather-proofing and restoration work could run to £2.9 billion across the city; understands that 73% of Glaswegians live in flats, compared with 25% of residents in other UK cities, and that the loss of vast numbers of historic tenement flats that may be deemed unsafe due to neglect would result in a housing crisis; notes that the Govanhill, Ibrox, Cessnock, East Pollokshields, Strathbungo, Haghill and Dennistoun areas with pre-1919 housing are deemed to be most at risk; understands that Glasgow City Council has seen a rise in the number of tenement properties that have had to be evacuated or required emergency stabilisation work; considers that the rising cost of repair work, combined with a lack of appetite to do so by private landlords, has exacerbated the issue, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to work with Glasgow City Council to ensure there is appropriate funding and powers to carry out necessary repair work in order to ensure the safety and future of the city’s built heritage.
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the Condition of Pre 1919 Tenement Stock - Interim Report by the Neighbourhoods, Housing and Public Realm City Policy Committee of Glasgow City Council, which estimates that approximately 46,600 Glasgow tenement flats and thousands of closes are deemed to be in a state of "critical disrepair"; further notes that the report estimates that the cost of the required structural, weather-proofing and restoration work could run to £2.9 billion across the city; understands that 73% of Glaswegians live in flats, compared with 25% of residents in other UK cities, and that the loss of vast numbers of historic tenement flats that may be deemed unsafe due to neglect would result in a housing crisis; notes that the Govanhill, Ibrox, Cessnock, East Pollokshields, Strathbungo, Haghill and Dennistoun areas with pre-1919 housing are deemed to be most at risk; understands that Glasgow City Council has seen a rise in the number of tenement properties that have had to be evacuated or required emergency stabilisation work; considers that the rising cost of repair work, combined with a lack of appetite to do so by private landlords, has exacerbated the issue, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to work with Glasgow City Council to ensure there is appropriate funding and powers to carry out necessary repair work in order to ensure the safety and future of the city’s built heritage.
Supported by: Pauline McNeill, Ross Greer, Mark Ruskell, John Finnie
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14807 in the name of Kate Forbes (Developing Scotland’s Digital Industries for our Economic Future), insert at end "; further recognises the new challenges raised by the growth of the digital economy, including the need for a digital rights agenda, the case for reform of copyright and patent laws and the protection of workers from new forms of exploitation, whether by large employers in tech industries or by the casualisation of work in the so-called gig economy, and calls on the Scottish Government to work collaboratively with trade unions and civil society to develop new approaches to these challenges."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14807 in the name of Kate Forbes (Developing Scotland’s Digital Industries for our Economic Future), insert at end "; further recognises the new challenges raised by the growth of the digital economy, including the need for a digital rights agenda, the case for reform of copyright and patent laws and the protection of workers from new forms of exploitation, whether by large employers in tech industries or by the casualisation of work in the so-called gig economy, and calls on the Scottish Government to work collaboratively with trade unions and civil society to develop new approaches to these challenges."
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That the Parliament understands that 13 low-carbon transport and heating projects are the first to be awarded funding from SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund; believes that this includes more than £3.5 million investment in the Glasgow region, including funding for electric buses and waste-water heat pumps; understands that, as well as reducing emissions, these projects will deliver a range of social benefits, including alleviating fuel poverty for homes in the Clyde Gateway area and sustaining community transport for more than 75,000 older, disabled or vulnerable bus users; considers that the funding will ensure the continuation of the 100 Riversider bus service, which was the city’s first electric bus and had recently ceased to operate after Glasgow City Council withdrew funding for it; believes that this is evidence that the decarbonisation of transport will require sustained commitment and regulation by government and cannot be achieved piecemeal by private operators alone; congratulates all who were awarded funding in this round; encourages others to apply to the fund, which is now open for round 2; applauds what it sees as the commitment of SP Energy Networks to this programme, which it believes reflects the urgent need to decarbonise the economy, and calls on all levels of government to commit to achieving net-zero emissions in response to the most recent evidence of the risks of climate breakdown.
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That the Parliament understands that 13 low-carbon transport and heating projects are the first to be awarded funding from SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund; believes that this includes more than £3.5 million investment in the Glasgow region, including funding for electric buses and waste-water heat pumps; understands that, as well as reducing emissions, these projects will deliver a range of social benefits, including alleviating fuel poverty for homes in the Clyde Gateway area and sustaining community transport for more than 75,000 older, disabled or vulnerable bus users; considers that the funding will ensure the continuation of the 100 Riversider bus service, which was the city’s first electric bus and had recently ceased to operate after Glasgow City Council withdrew funding for it; believes that this is evidence that the decarbonisation of transport will require sustained commitment and regulation by government and cannot be achieved piecemeal by private operators alone; congratulates all who were awarded funding in this round; encourages others to apply to the fund, which is now open for round 2; applauds what it sees as the commitment of SP Energy Networks to this programme, which it believes reflects the urgent need to decarbonise the economy, and calls on all levels of government to commit to achieving net-zero emissions in response to the most recent evidence of the risks of climate breakdown.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Andy Wightman, Alison Johnstone, John Finnie
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Channel 4 has chosen Glasgow as one of its two creative hubs; believes that this decision by the broadcaster, which also announced Leeds as the location for its new national headquarters, is recognition of Glasgow’s reputation as having a well-established and vibrant independent production sector with creative talent; congratulates the team that spearheaded the bid, which was led by Stuart Cosgrove, and, with the headquarters of BBC Scotland and STV also located in the city, looks forward to what it believes will be new opportunities to develop Scotland’s growing TV and film production sector.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Channel 4 has chosen Glasgow as one of its two creative hubs; believes that this decision by the broadcaster, which also announced Leeds as the location for its new national headquarters, is recognition of Glasgow’s reputation as having a well-established and vibrant independent production sector with creative talent; congratulates the team that spearheaded the bid, which was led by Stuart Cosgrove, and, with the headquarters of BBC Scotland and STV also located in the city, looks forward to what it believes will be new opportunities to develop Scotland’s growing TV and film production sector.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Ross Greer, Sandra White, David Torrance, Emma Harper, James Kelly, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Angus MacDonald, Tom Arthur, Colin Beattie, Pauline McNeill, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14548 in the name of Aileen Campbell (A Place of Safety: Supporting Asylum Seekers in Scotland), leave out from first "asylum system" to "at all times" and insert "current UK asylum system fails to treat people with dignity or respect their human rights, particularly in relation to the deliberate use of destitution as a policy tool; calls on the UK Government to take urgent steps to end the threat of destitution and to implement immediately the outstanding recommendations in paragraph 96(4) of the Smith Commission report; congratulates the many individuals, communities and organisations that have worked to welcome and support asylum seekers in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland, including by mobilising practical opposition to evictions and lock changes".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14548 in the name of Aileen Campbell (A Place of Safety: Supporting Asylum Seekers in Scotland), leave out from first "asylum system" to "at all times" and insert "current UK asylum system fails to treat people with dignity or respect their human rights, particularly in relation to the deliberate use of destitution as a policy tool; calls on the UK Government to take urgent steps to end the threat of destitution and to implement immediately the outstanding recommendations in paragraph 96(4) of the Smith Commission report; congratulates the many individuals, communities and organisations that have worked to welcome and support asylum seekers in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland, including by mobilising practical opposition to evictions and lock changes".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/11/2018
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the people of the Republic of Ireland have voted by 65% to 35% to scrap blasphemy restrictions in the country's constitution; reflects on the high-profile cases of individuals affected by the use of blasphemy laws, including the Umeed-Bakhsh family currently living in Glasgow and seeking asylum; condemns the use of blasphemy laws across the globe to suppress the human right to freedom of thought, expression, religion and belief through the use of violence and imprisonment; stands with human rights defenders everywhere in challenging the use of blasphemy laws as political tools to restrict legitimate freedoms; understands that, even in the absence of prosecutions, the existence of blasphemy laws in European democracies gives cover and support to the laws that are used to persecute people in countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and others; recognises that Scotland also still has a common law offence of blasphemy, and considers that this law in Scotland should be scrapped.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the people of the Republic of Ireland have voted by 65% to 35% to scrap blasphemy restrictions in the country's constitution; reflects on the high-profile cases of individuals affected by the use of blasphemy laws, including the Umeed-Bakhsh family currently living in Glasgow and seeking asylum; condemns the use of blasphemy laws across the globe to suppress the human right to freedom of thought, expression, religion and belief through the use of violence and imprisonment; stands with human rights defenders everywhere in challenging the use of blasphemy laws as political tools to restrict legitimate freedoms; understands that, even in the absence of prosecutions, the existence of blasphemy laws in European democracies gives cover and support to the laws that are used to persecute people in countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and others; recognises that Scotland also still has a common law offence of blasphemy, and considers that this law in Scotland should be scrapped.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Andy Wightman, Kenneth Gibson, Alison Johnstone, John Finnie, Claudia Beamish, Mike Rumbles, Ruth Maguire, Colin Beattie
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14059 in the name of Ivan McKee (Scotland’s Role in the Development of Future UK Trade Arrangements), leave out from "ensures the interests" to end and insert "strikes a fair balance between the interests of all parts of the UK and the interests of the countries that the UK trades with; believes that trade policy must be designed to protect human rights, labour and environmental standards, sustainability and trade justice, and considers it essential that future trade agreements are negotiated in a democratically accountable manner, which includes public consultation and gives the parliaments and assemblies of the UK the right to determine negotiating mandates, opportunities to scrutinise negotiating texts and draft agreements and, ultimately, the power to ratify or reject final agreements."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14059 in the name of Ivan McKee (Scotland’s Role in the Development of Future UK Trade Arrangements), leave out from "ensures the interests" to end and insert "strikes a fair balance between the interests of all parts of the UK and the interests of the countries that the UK trades with; believes that trade policy must be designed to protect human rights, labour and environmental standards, sustainability and trade justice, and considers it essential that future trade agreements are negotiated in a democratically accountable manner, which includes public consultation and gives the parliaments and assemblies of the UK the right to determine negotiating mandates, opportunities to scrutinise negotiating texts and draft agreements and, ultimately, the power to ratify or reject final agreements."
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That the Parliament welcomes the report, The Local Living Wage Dividend, which has been commissioned by the Living Wage Foundation; notes that it suggests that the Glasgow city region could get a £27 million boost to its economy and a £16 million saving to public finances if just a quarter of the area's lowest paid workers received the real living wage of £8.75 per hour; believes that, of an estimated 150,000 workers in the region, 19%, are paid below that rate; understands that, although the real living wage is considered to be the essential level for covering the cost of living, the highest band of the UK minimum wage stands at £7.83 per hour; recognises the findings of the Living Wage Foundation that 90% of consumers agree that pay should reflect living costs, and considers that ensuring that workers across Scotland receive the real living wage would benefit them and their families' wellbeing and also help build a healthier economy.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report, The Local Living Wage Dividend, which has been commissioned by the Living Wage Foundation; notes that it suggests that the Glasgow city region could get a £27 million boost to its economy and a £16 million saving to public finances if just a quarter of the area's lowest paid workers received the real living wage of £8.75 per hour; believes that, of an estimated 150,000 workers in the region, 19%, are paid below that rate; understands that, although the real living wage is considered to be the essential level for covering the cost of living, the highest band of the UK minimum wage stands at £7.83 per hour; recognises the findings of the Living Wage Foundation that 90% of consumers agree that pay should reflect living costs, and considers that ensuring that workers across Scotland receive the real living wage would benefit them and their families' wellbeing and also help build a healthier economy.
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Ross Greer, Mark Ruskell, Alex Neil, Bill Kidd, John Mason, James Kelly, Kenneth Gibson, Andy Wightman, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Fulton MacGregor, Alison Johnstone, Tom Arthur, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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