That the Parliament celebrates the annual event, Purple Friday, which takes place on 22 February 2019; acknowledges that Purple Friday is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and show support for LGBTI young people in Scotland; embraces the Catalyst theme for 2019 to mark 50 years of activism since the Stonewall uprising in New York in 1969 and the birth of the modern Pride movement, and thanks LGBT Youth Scotland for encouraging people to take action, for standing up for equality and for helping to make Scotland the best place for LGBTI young people to grow up.
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That the Parliament celebrates the annual event, Purple Friday, which takes place on 22 February 2019; acknowledges that Purple Friday is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and show support for LGBTI young people in Scotland; embraces the Catalyst theme for 2019 to mark 50 years of activism since the Stonewall uprising in New York in 1969 and the birth of the modern Pride movement, and thanks LGBT Youth Scotland for encouraging people to take action, for standing up for equality and for helping to make Scotland the best place for LGBTI young people to grow up.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth R, Monica Lennon, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Iain Gray, Rona Mackay, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Neil Findlay, Gail Ross, Willie Rennie, Annie Wells, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Mary Fee, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament notes the recent publication in the journal, Biological Conservation, of a review of 73 studies on insect declines from around the world; expresses grave concern at the findings that 41% of insect species are declining and a third are at risk of extinction; considers that the drivers for these declines are habitat loss due to urban growth and intensive agriculture, pollution, including pesticides and fertilisers, biological factors such as pathogens and non-native invasive species, and climate change; notes that insect species play a critical role in sustaining the ecosystem, including through pollination and maintaining soil health; agrees with the insect conservation charity, Buglife, that "it is becoming increasingly obvious our planet's ecology is breaking... allowing the slow eradication of insect life to continue is not a rational option", and calls on the Scottish Government to take action to halt and reverse insect declines in Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes the recent publication in the journal, Biological Conservation, of a review of 73 studies on insect declines from around the world; expresses grave concern at the findings that 41% of insect species are declining and a third are at risk of extinction; considers that the drivers for these declines are habitat loss due to urban growth and intensive agriculture, pollution, including pesticides and fertilisers, biological factors such as pathogens and non-native invasive species, and climate change; notes that insect species play a critical role in sustaining the ecosystem, including through pollination and maintaining soil health; agrees with the insect conservation charity, Buglife, that "it is becoming increasingly obvious our planet's ecology is breaking... allowing the slow eradication of insect life to continue is not a rational option", and calls on the Scottish Government to take action to halt and reverse insect declines in Scotland.
Supported by: Angela Constance, Mark Ruskell, John Finnie, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the online gamer, Harry Brewis, who is known by the handle HBomberGuy, on raising over $340,000 for the charity, Mermaids UK, by livestreaming a non-stop play-through of Donkey Kong 64 using the platform, Twitch; understands that Mermaids provides individual and family support for gender diverse and transgender children and young people; understands that it was chosen by Harry following pressure from a well-known television and comedy writer to have a planned lottery grant removed from the charity; believes that the live stream was joined by a global audience of supporters, ranging from US Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Northern Irish trans icon and campaigner, Bilbo the Cat, and hopes that the outpouring across social media and the volume of donations will go some way to reassuring transgender and gender diverse children and young people that they are welcomed, valued and will be supported.
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That the Parliament congratulates the online gamer, Harry Brewis, who is known by the handle HBomberGuy, on raising over $340,000 for the charity, Mermaids UK, by livestreaming a non-stop play-through of Donkey Kong 64 using the platform, Twitch; understands that Mermaids provides individual and family support for gender diverse and transgender children and young people; understands that it was chosen by Harry following pressure from a well-known television and comedy writer to have a planned lottery grant removed from the charity; believes that the live stream was joined by a global audience of supporters, ranging from US Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Northern Irish trans icon and campaigner, Bilbo the Cat, and hopes that the outpouring across social media and the volume of donations will go some way to reassuring transgender and gender diverse children and young people that they are welcomed, valued and will be supported.
Supported by: John Finnie, Mary Fee, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Mark Ruskell, Ross Greer, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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That the Parliament welcomes the move by the Isle of Man to decriminalise abortion; notes that the Abortion Reform Act 2018 received Royal Assent and was signed into law on 15 January 2019; understands that the move follows a consultation on the Abortion Reform Bill, which received more responses than any other on the island, with more than 3,600 respondents providing feedback; further understands that the Isle of Man legislation also includes provisions for buffer zones around clinics, to protect those accessing services from anti-choice picket lines; congratulates the Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation (CALM) Isle of Man for its role in bringing about this legislative change; notes that the Isle of Man is the first place in the British Isles to decriminalise abortion; acknowledges that, while abortion is legal in most circumstances up to 24 weeks in Scotland, England and Wales, it remains illegal in most cases in Northern Ireland, and believes that decriminalisation is a vital step in ensuring that abortion care is seen as part of reproductive healthcare and is no longer considered to be a criminal justice issue.
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That the Parliament welcomes the move by the Isle of Man to decriminalise abortion; notes that the Abortion Reform Act 2018 received Royal Assent and was signed into law on 15 January 2019; understands that the move follows a consultation on the Abortion Reform Bill, which received more responses than any other on the island, with more than 3,600 respondents providing feedback; further understands that the Isle of Man legislation also includes provisions for buffer zones around clinics, to protect those accessing services from anti-choice picket lines; congratulates the Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation (CALM) Isle of Man for its role in bringing about this legislative change; notes that the Isle of Man is the first place in the British Isles to decriminalise abortion; acknowledges that, while abortion is legal in most circumstances up to 24 weeks in Scotland, England and Wales, it remains illegal in most cases in Northern Ireland, and believes that decriminalisation is a vital step in ensuring that abortion care is seen as part of reproductive healthcare and is no longer considered to be a criminal justice issue.
Supported by: Ross Greer, John Finnie, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Johnstone, Monica Lennon, Gail Ross, Alexander Burnett, Pauline McNeill, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Mark Ruskell, Willie Rennie
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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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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
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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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: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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