That the Parliament recognises the work done by the Celtic Foundation and all its staff since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that, through the charity’s Football For Good Fund, over £500,000 has been granted to support a wide range of organisations in Glasgow, such as foodbanks, NHS charities and groups caring for vulnerable and older people; understands that the Fund is just part of the Foundation’s work and that it has raised over £19 million for worthy causes in Glasgow and abroad since it was formed; congratulates the Celtic Foundation on the work that it is carrying out, and wishes it every success for the future.
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That the Parliament recognises the work done by the Celtic Foundation and all its staff since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that, through the charity’s Football For Good Fund, over £500,000 has been granted to support a wide range of organisations in Glasgow, such as foodbanks, NHS charities and groups caring for vulnerable and older people; understands that the Fund is just part of the Foundation’s work and that it has raised over £19 million for worthy causes in Glasgow and abroad since it was formed; congratulates the Celtic Foundation on the work that it is carrying out, and wishes it every success for the future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Iain Gray, Bob Doris, Neil Findlay, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates the Arlington Baths Club and its members on their 150th anniversary, which comes at a very difficult time as sports and health facilities remain closed; understands that the baths were founded on 11 July 1870 and are now considered one of Glasgow’s great institutions; believes the Arlington Baths is the oldest surviving club of its type, not only in Glasgow, but in the world; understands that the opening of the club was an inspiration for the creation of other public baths; notes that the club has been owned and run by members on a not-for-profit basis over its 150 years; recognises that the complex is a grade A listed Victorian building, which has served generations of Glaswegians, and encourages people to go along for a free guided tour from knowledgeable volunteers once social distancing measures are removed.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Arlington Baths Club and its members on their 150th anniversary, which comes at a very difficult time as sports and health facilities remain closed; understands that the baths were founded on 11 July 1870 and are now considered one of Glasgow’s great institutions; believes the Arlington Baths is the oldest surviving club of its type, not only in Glasgow, but in the world; understands that the opening of the club was an inspiration for the creation of other public baths; notes that the club has been owned and run by members on a not-for-profit basis over its 150 years; recognises that the complex is a grade A listed Victorian building, which has served generations of Glaswegians, and encourages people to go along for a free guided tour from knowledgeable volunteers once social distancing measures are removed.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, David Stewart, Bill Kidd
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That the Parliament notes Shelter Scotland’s three-point plan, which calls for the building of 53,000 affordable homes during the next parliamentary session in order to meet housing need and tackle child poverty; acknowledges that Shelter Scotland is also calling for the emergency protections for renters to be extended by a minimum of six months to ensure that nobody loses their home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for people to be empowered to guarantee their right to a safe home through the introduction of a new human rights bill, which includes a right to a safe home; understands the difficulties faced by people across Scotland as a result of the coronavirus, particularly in relation to housing, and calls on the Scottish Government to do all it can to ensure that there is no return to rough sleeping and people living in unsuitable accommodation after the pandemic is over.
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That the Parliament notes Shelter Scotland’s three-point plan, which calls for the building of 53,000 affordable homes during the next parliamentary session in order to meet housing need and tackle child poverty; acknowledges that Shelter Scotland is also calling for the emergency protections for renters to be extended by a minimum of six months to ensure that nobody loses their home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for people to be empowered to guarantee their right to a safe home through the introduction of a new human rights bill, which includes a right to a safe home; understands the difficulties faced by people across Scotland as a result of the coronavirus, particularly in relation to housing, and calls on the Scottish Government to do all it can to ensure that there is no return to rough sleeping and people living in unsuitable accommodation after the pandemic is over.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish, James Kelly, Anas Sarwar, Mark Griffin, Monica Lennon, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Neil Findlay, Elaine Smith, Neil Bibby, Mark McDonald, Colin Smyth, Alex Rowley, Claire Baker, John Finnie, Lewis Macdonald, Richard Leonard, Alison Johnstone
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22004 in the name of Christina McKelvie (Showing Solidarity with Anti-Racism), insert at end "; welcomes the establishment of the Scottish Government expert advisory group on COVID-19 and the impact on ethnic minority communities, and calls for action now to best support black and minority ethnic (BAME) workers and their families as the health and economic crisis unfolds and for the collection of detailed data through Public Health Scotland on the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups, to assist in identifying the reasons for differential impacts".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22004 in the name of Christina McKelvie (Showing Solidarity with Anti-Racism), insert at end "; welcomes the establishment of the Scottish Government expert advisory group on COVID-19 and the impact on ethnic minority communities, and calls for action now to best support black and minority ethnic (BAME) workers and their families as the health and economic crisis unfolds and for the collection of detailed data through Public Health Scotland on the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups, to assist in identifying the reasons for differential impacts".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/06/2020
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That the Parliament notes the sad passing of Dr Runa Mackay; understands that Dr Mackay graduated in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1944, after which she worked serving the poor of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society in the years before the formation of the NHS; further understands that, while working as a paediatrician in 1954, she accepted a six-month locum position in Nazareth, where she remained working to help Palestinian patients for a further 30 years; recognises her later work with Medical Aid for Palestine, initially through working in refugee camps, and in Hebron, before later becoming a trustee and a prolific fundraiser for the charity, and commends a life well lived in the service of the oppressed people of Palestine for over 60 years.
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That the Parliament notes the sad passing of Dr Runa Mackay; understands that Dr Mackay graduated in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1944, after which she worked serving the poor of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society in the years before the formation of the NHS; further understands that, while working as a paediatrician in 1954, she accepted a six-month locum position in Nazareth, where she remained working to help Palestinian patients for a further 30 years; recognises her later work with Medical Aid for Palestine, initially through working in refugee camps, and in Hebron, before later becoming a trustee and a prolific fundraiser for the charity, and commends a life well lived in the service of the oppressed people of Palestine for over 60 years.
Supported by: Sandra White, Sarah Boyack, Claudia Beamish, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Parkhill Secondary School in Glasgow on achieving the LGBT Charter Bronze Award; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that pupils were engaged throughout the process and the impact of work around addressing homophobia, including clear strategies around addressing use of homophobic language, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that Parkhill Secondary School goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Parkhill Secondary School in Glasgow on achieving the LGBT Charter Bronze Award; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that pupils were engaged throughout the process and the impact of work around addressing homophobia, including clear strategies around addressing use of homophobic language, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that Parkhill Secondary School goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament is dismayed at reports of a Syrian man who recently died at a hotel in Glasgow; understands that hundreds of asylum seekers have been moved recently from either single occupancy or two-bedroom flat accommodation to hotels procured by Mears and the Home Office; further understands that approximately 360 people are now housed in hotels across Glasgow; is concerned about whether hotel accommodation and the removal of financial support is suitable for many of those moved, especially if compared with the privacy and stability in the accommodation they were moved from; is further concerned about reports that social distancing is impossible in the hotels, especially in meal areas; believes that asylum seekers are entitled to dignity and respect and to live in a safe environment, particularly during the current pandemic, and calls on Mears and the Home Office to work very closely with Glasgow City Council and NGOs on transitioning out of the pandemic in order to avoid any further potential harm to these vulnerable people.
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That the Parliament is dismayed at reports of a Syrian man who recently died at a hotel in Glasgow; understands that hundreds of asylum seekers have been moved recently from either single occupancy or two-bedroom flat accommodation to hotels procured by Mears and the Home Office; further understands that approximately 360 people are now housed in hotels across Glasgow; is concerned about whether hotel accommodation and the removal of financial support is suitable for many of those moved, especially if compared with the privacy and stability in the accommodation they were moved from; is further concerned about reports that social distancing is impossible in the hotels, especially in meal areas; believes that asylum seekers are entitled to dignity and respect and to live in a safe environment, particularly during the current pandemic, and calls on Mears and the Home Office to work very closely with Glasgow City Council and NGOs on transitioning out of the pandemic in order to avoid any further potential harm to these vulnerable people.
Supported by: Elaine Smith, John Finnie, Mark Griffin, Andy Wightman, James Kelly, Bob Doris, Alex Rowley, Bill Kidd, Iain Gray, Monica Lennon, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Mary Fee, Anas Sarwar, Patrick Harvie, Johann Lamont, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the contribution of the key workers who have kept essential services and industries going during the COVID-19 outbreak; regrets the low status, recognition and value that it believes had been placed on many of these workers, mostly the women; acknowledges estimates that 294,000 such workers in Scotland are paid less than £10 per hour; supports the campaign, After the Applause, which was launched by GMB Scotland on 30 April 2020; understands that this has already been backed by thousands of key workers and their families; notes that it calls for an immediate £2 per hour increase pay increase for these workers, including those employed in social care, retail, the NHS, food production, refuse services and many other areas where low pay is the perceived "norm" and were risks to health during the current crisis are among the highest; calls on the Scottish Government, local authorities and private sector employers to recognise that a fair pay rise, alongside all possible health and safety protections, is the least that key workers deserve, and acknowledges the call by the STUC for the UK Government to raise the legal minimum wage, for all workers, to £10 per hour.
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That the Parliament commends the contribution of the key workers who have kept essential services and industries going during the COVID-19 outbreak; regrets the low status, recognition and value that it believes had been placed on many of these workers, mostly the women; acknowledges estimates that 294,000 such workers in Scotland are paid less than £10 per hour; supports the campaign, After the Applause, which was launched by GMB Scotland on 30 April 2020; understands that this has already been backed by thousands of key workers and their families; notes that it calls for an immediate £2 per hour increase pay increase for these workers, including those employed in social care, retail, the NHS, food production, refuse services and many other areas where low pay is the perceived "norm" and were risks to health during the current crisis are among the highest; calls on the Scottish Government, local authorities and private sector employers to recognise that a fair pay rise, alongside all possible health and safety protections, is the least that key workers deserve, and acknowledges the call by the STUC for the UK Government to raise the legal minimum wage, for all workers, to £10 per hour.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Student Support and Enhancement service at the University of Strathclyde on achieving the Silver Level of the LGBT Charter; recognises the hard work and dedication of staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that a particular highlight was a programme of events and speakers around LGBT identities, including talks on intersectional identities and LGBT people in sport, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that are in place, which aim to ensure that student support at the university goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for students, staff and the wider community.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Student Support and Enhancement service at the University of Strathclyde on achieving the Silver Level of the LGBT Charter; recognises the hard work and dedication of staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that a particular highlight was a programme of events and speakers around LGBT identities, including talks on intersectional identities and LGBT people in sport, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that are in place, which aim to ensure that student support at the university goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for students, staff and the wider community.
Supported by: Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes with concern the situation in Idlib in Syria where nearly a million people have reportedly been forced to flee from their homes since December 2019; is further concerned by reports that the population is terrified and traumatised, with temperatures reaching minus 9 degrees; understands that babies, small children and older people are dying because of the cold, with people forced to sleep outside and in the back of trucks as the camps are full; notes with dismay reports from the UN that the bombing campaign conducted by President Bashar al-Assad is targeting health facilities and schools; understands that the province is the final major rebel-held stronghold in Syria, but that the advance of Syrian government forces, backed by Russian forces, has put further pressure on the displaced population; further understands that the major relief operation being managed from across the border in Turkey is being overwhelmed and Turkey has closed its border with Syria; agrees with Michelle Bachelet, UN Human Rights Chief, that conditions for displaced civilians are “cruel beyond belief”, and urges Syrian government forces and their allies to allow safe corridors in conflict areas in north-western Syria.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the situation in Idlib in Syria where nearly a million people have reportedly been forced to flee from their homes since December 2019; is further concerned by reports that the population is terrified and traumatised, with temperatures reaching minus 9 degrees; understands that babies, small children and older people are dying because of the cold, with people forced to sleep outside and in the back of trucks as the camps are full; notes with dismay reports from the UN that the bombing campaign conducted by President Bashar al-Assad is targeting health facilities and schools; understands that the province is the final major rebel-held stronghold in Syria, but that the advance of Syrian government forces, backed by Russian forces, has put further pressure on the displaced population; further understands that the major relief operation being managed from across the border in Turkey is being overwhelmed and Turkey has closed its border with Syria; agrees with Michelle Bachelet, UN Human Rights Chief, that conditions for displaced civilians are “cruel beyond belief”, and urges Syrian government forces and their allies to allow safe corridors in conflict areas in north-western Syria.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Sarah Boyack, Iain Gray, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Andy Wightman, Bob Doris, Mark McDonald, Willie Coffey, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire
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