That the Parliament is concerned about the reported high incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Scotland, including in Glasgow, particularly the rise in incidence among children and young people; understands that, despite being viewed as an invisible disease, it can be severely debilitating and life-threatening; applauds the work of specialist IBD nurses, doctors and consultants who treat patients with the condition; commends the ongoing research into the root cause of the disease; congratulates Crohn’s and Colitis UK on developing the National Blueprint for IBD in Scotland to improve the quality of IBD services; notes the calls on the Scottish Government to work towards the plan by improving access to age appropriate paediatric and transition services, as well as dedicated psychological support for IBD patients; supports the work of the Cross Party Group on IBD, which raises awareness of the issues faced by people with the disease and the impact that it has on their lives; notes the importance to people with IBD of public toilets, including on all public transport; is concerned at the rate of public toilet closures; notes the calls for there to be recognition, as a public health issue and in line with equalities legislation, that more public toilets are needed, and for this to be reflected in the planning system, and further notes the calls for more work to improve awareness of the radar key scheme, which allows people with IBD to use accessible toilets.
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That the Parliament is concerned about the reported high incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Scotland, including in Glasgow, particularly the rise in incidence among children and young people; understands that, despite being viewed as an invisible disease, it can be severely debilitating and life-threatening; applauds the work of specialist IBD nurses, doctors and consultants who treat patients with the condition; commends the ongoing research into the root cause of the disease; congratulates Crohn’s and Colitis UK on developing the National Blueprint for IBD in Scotland to improve the quality of IBD services; notes the calls on the Scottish Government to work towards the plan by improving access to age appropriate paediatric and transition services, as well as dedicated psychological support for IBD patients; supports the work of the Cross Party Group on IBD, which raises awareness of the issues faced by people with the disease and the impact that it has on their lives; notes the importance to people with IBD of public toilets, including on all public transport; is concerned at the rate of public toilet closures; notes the calls for there to be recognition, as a public health issue and in line with equalities legislation, that more public toilets are needed, and for this to be reflected in the planning system, and further notes the calls for more work to improve awareness of the radar key scheme, which allows people with IBD to use accessible toilets.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Iain Gray, Elaine Smith
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report, UK Poverty 2018, which records a rapid rise in the number of lone-parent families in poverty, at a rate four-times higher than that of two-parent households; understands that the report has found that 49% of children living in lone-parent families are in poverty, compared with 25% from two-parent households; believes that factors, such as barriers to employment and the disproportionate number of lone parents working in low-paid jobs, contribute to these high figures; considers that the roll-out of Universal Credit (UC) has had, and will continue to have, a negative impact on lone parents and their families; believes that the changes that UC makes to the working tax credit system are likely to exacerbate the plight of lone parents further, and calls on the UK Government to halt the roll-out of UC.
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That the Parliament notes the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report, UK Poverty 2018, which records a rapid rise in the number of lone-parent families in poverty, at a rate four-times higher than that of two-parent households; understands that the report has found that 49% of children living in lone-parent families are in poverty, compared with 25% from two-parent households; believes that factors, such as barriers to employment and the disproportionate number of lone parents working in low-paid jobs, contribute to these high figures; considers that the roll-out of Universal Credit (UC) has had, and will continue to have, a negative impact on lone parents and their families; believes that the changes that UC makes to the working tax credit system are likely to exacerbate the plight of lone parents further, and calls on the UK Government to halt the roll-out of UC.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Alex Rowley, Stuart McMillan, Monica Lennon, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Colin Smyth, Bob Doris, Iain Gray, Angela Constance, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Sandra White, John Mason, Jackie Baillie
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That the Parliament recognises the millions of people across the world with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); is concerned about the reported high incidence of IBD in Scotland, particularly the rise in incidence among children and young people; understands that, despite being viewed as an invisible disease, it can be severely debilitating and life-threatening; applauds the work of specialist IBD nurses, doctors and consultants who treat patients with the condition; commends the ongoing research into the root cause of this disease; congratulates Crohn’s and Colitis UK on developing the National Blueprint for IBD in Scotland to improve the quality of IBD services; notes calls on the Scottish Government to work towards the plan by improving access to age appropriate paediatric and transition services, as well as dedicated psychological support for IBD patients; supports the work of the Cross Party Group on IBD, which raises awareness of the issues faced by people with the disease and the impact that it has on their lives; calls for there to be recognition, as a public health issue and in line with equalities legislation, that more public toilets are needed, and for this to be reflected in the planning system, and further calls for more work to improve awareness of the radar key scheme, which allows people with IBD to use accessible toilets.
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That the Parliament recognises the millions of people across the world with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); is concerned about the reported high incidence of IBD in Scotland, particularly the rise in incidence among children and young people; understands that, despite being viewed as an invisible disease, it can be severely debilitating and life-threatening; applauds the work of specialist IBD nurses, doctors and consultants who treat patients with the condition; commends the ongoing research into the root cause of this disease; congratulates Crohn’s and Colitis UK on developing the National Blueprint for IBD in Scotland to improve the quality of IBD services; notes calls on the Scottish Government to work towards the plan by improving access to age appropriate paediatric and transition services, as well as dedicated psychological support for IBD patients; supports the work of the Cross Party Group on IBD, which raises awareness of the issues faced by people with the disease and the impact that it has on their lives; calls for there to be recognition, as a public health issue and in line with equalities legislation, that more public toilets are needed, and for this to be reflected in the planning system, and further calls for more work to improve awareness of the radar key scheme, which allows people with IBD to use accessible toilets.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Graham Simpson, Monica Lennon, Andy Wightman, Liam McArthur, Colin Smyth, Alex Neil, James Kelly, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, Rona Mackay, Alison Johnstone, Angela Constance, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Alexander Burnett, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Gil Paterson, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, John Mason, Lewis Macdonald, Maureen Watt
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14962 in the name of Kevin Stewart (Ending Homelessness Together), insert at end "; agrees that there are complex reasons why people become homeless, including mental and physical health reasons, and welcomes the government’s commitment to embed homelessness as a priority for improving public health; recognises the gendered dynamics of homelessness and welcomes the work being done by Scottish Women’s Aid and the Chartered Institute of Housing on the needs of women and children fleeing domestic abuse, and recognises the key role that frontline staff in local authorities will play in the successful delivery of the action plan, but believes that they need additional resources to reflect this."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14962 in the name of Kevin Stewart (Ending Homelessness Together), insert at end "; agrees that there are complex reasons why people become homeless, including mental and physical health reasons, and welcomes the government’s commitment to embed homelessness as a priority for improving public health; recognises the gendered dynamics of homelessness and welcomes the work being done by Scottish Women’s Aid and the Chartered Institute of Housing on the needs of women and children fleeing domestic abuse, and recognises the key role that frontline staff in local authorities will play in the successful delivery of the action plan, but believes that they need additional resources to reflect this."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/11/2018
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That the Parliament understands the importance of Sauchiehall Street to Glasgow’s economy and cultural heritage; believes that the aftermath of two fires at the Glasgow School of Art and Victoria’s nightclub, as well as the impact of ongoing construction work of the avenues project, have created prolonged and ongoing disruption, which is likely to have long-term consequences for the area; considers that, as this disruption has led to businesses being unable to open for a number of months and made it impossible to walk from one end of the street to the other, this has endangered the future prospect of the street regaining its place as a vibrant retail, business and social destination, and notes the view that, in order to ensure that Sauchiehall Street regains its position, a recovery plan must be established and funded to address the multiple problems currently hampering the street's ability to function as before, and to support it through the process of regaining the footfall and repeat business that has been lost.
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That the Parliament understands the importance of Sauchiehall Street to Glasgow’s economy and cultural heritage; believes that the aftermath of two fires at the Glasgow School of Art and Victoria’s nightclub, as well as the impact of ongoing construction work of the avenues project, have created prolonged and ongoing disruption, which is likely to have long-term consequences for the area; considers that, as this disruption has led to businesses being unable to open for a number of months and made it impossible to walk from one end of the street to the other, this has endangered the future prospect of the street regaining its place as a vibrant retail, business and social destination, and notes the view that, in order to ensure that Sauchiehall Street regains its position, a recovery plan must be established and funded to address the multiple problems currently hampering the street's ability to function as before, and to support it through the process of regaining the footfall and repeat business that has been lost.
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Monica Lennon, Patrick Harvie, Alex Rowley, Iain Gray, Neil Findlay, James Kelly, Jackie Baillie, Adam Tomkins, Gordon Lindhurst, Claire Baker, Neil Bibby, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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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), after "dispersed to their areas" insert ", and that the delivery of asylum accommodation, which must be within the public sector, must have adequate funding to fulfil this responsibility and should be housing of a good quality standard".
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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), after "dispersed to their areas" insert ", and that the delivery of asylum accommodation, which must be within the public sector, must have adequate funding to fulfil this responsibility and should be housing of a good quality standard".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/11/2018
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That the Parliament notes that one of Glasgow and Scotland’s most iconic music venues, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, has been ranked 70th in the 2018 Pollstar top 100 list of worldwide clubs, a rise of 26 places on its 2017 position; considers it a remarkable feat for a 300-capacity venue to feature on a list alongside clubs worldwide with capacities of over 2,500; notes that it is one of only four UK clubs to make the list; understands that the St Vincent Street venue, which opened in 1990 and is owned and operated by DF Concerts, is at the forefront of Scotland’s music scene; acknowledges that it averages five gigs every week; believes that, since it opened, it has always been a platform for acts at early stages of their careers, with artists such as Radiohead, Oasis, Muse, Coldplay, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, the Kings of Leon, Blur and the Strokes, being among the many making their Scottish debut at the venue; welcomes its continuing support for grassroots music and new bands; notes that 2018 has seen many acts returning to the club, including an after-show gig by the Killers following the TRNSMT festival, and Snow Patrol, a band that made its debut there in 1998; applauds the club in nurturing many of Scotland’s best acts, with Calvin Harris, Paolo Nutini, Biffy Clyro, Lewis Capaldi and Gerry Cinnamon all gracing the legendary stage; welcomes its annual festivals, King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution and Summer Nights, which are held every January and July, and hopes that the club continues to nurture and support Scottish and international acts for many years to come.
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That the Parliament notes that one of Glasgow and Scotland’s most iconic music venues, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, has been ranked 70th in the 2018 Pollstar top 100 list of worldwide clubs, a rise of 26 places on its 2017 position; considers it a remarkable feat for a 300-capacity venue to feature on a list alongside clubs worldwide with capacities of over 2,500; notes that it is one of only four UK clubs to make the list; understands that the St Vincent Street venue, which opened in 1990 and is owned and operated by DF Concerts, is at the forefront of Scotland’s music scene; acknowledges that it averages five gigs every week; believes that, since it opened, it has always been a platform for acts at early stages of their careers, with artists such as Radiohead, Oasis, Muse, Coldplay, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, the Kings of Leon, Blur and the Strokes, being among the many making their Scottish debut at the venue; welcomes its continuing support for grassroots music and new bands; notes that 2018 has seen many acts returning to the club, including an after-show gig by the Killers following the TRNSMT festival, and Snow Patrol, a band that made its debut there in 1998; applauds the club in nurturing many of Scotland’s best acts, with Calvin Harris, Paolo Nutini, Biffy Clyro, Lewis Capaldi and Gerry Cinnamon all gracing the legendary stage; welcomes its annual festivals, King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution and Summer Nights, which are held every January and July, and hopes that the club continues to nurture and support Scottish and international acts for many years to come.
Supported by: Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, David Torrance, Lewis Macdonald, Adam Tomkins, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament recognises the work of Advice Direct Scotland, a charity that provides free advice and information on a range of subjects including benefits, debt, money worries and consumer issues; welcomes the introduction of the new free online tool, Resolver.scot, which will make it easier for consumers in Scotland to resolve complaints; recognises that modern technology can play a key role in ensuring that people receive advice; understands that Advice Direct Scotland has two operational centres in Glasgow and Stornoway, and has introduced a four-day working week for all employees to increase productivity, and recognises the important contribution to society of all citizens advice centres across Scotland.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of Advice Direct Scotland, a charity that provides free advice and information on a range of subjects including benefits, debt, money worries and consumer issues; welcomes the introduction of the new free online tool, Resolver.scot, which will make it easier for consumers in Scotland to resolve complaints; recognises that modern technology can play a key role in ensuring that people receive advice; understands that Advice Direct Scotland has two operational centres in Glasgow and Stornoway, and has introduced a four-day working week for all employees to increase productivity, and recognises the important contribution to society of all citizens advice centres across Scotland.
Supported by: Sandra White, Elaine Smith, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament understands that the use of unsuitable temporary accommodation for homeless people, particularly B&Bs, is on the rise across Scotland; believes that, in 2017, 4,730 households entered B&Bs while awaiting permanent housing, but only 2,510 left; considers that the prolonged use of accommodation that is deemed unsuitable is unacceptable; welcomes the latest research report by Crisis, as part of its campaign, Life in Limbo, which suggests that 84% of people in temporary accommodation reported feeling isolated because of their living situation, 75% were prevented from having visitors and 60% were subjected to nightly curfews, and believes that the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order 2014 should be extended so that all homeless people are legally moved into more suitable housing.
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That the Parliament understands that the use of unsuitable temporary accommodation for homeless people, particularly B&Bs, is on the rise across Scotland; believes that, in 2017, 4,730 households entered B&Bs while awaiting permanent housing, but only 2,510 left; considers that the prolonged use of accommodation that is deemed unsuitable is unacceptable; welcomes the latest research report by Crisis, as part of its campaign, Life in Limbo, which suggests that 84% of people in temporary accommodation reported feeling isolated because of their living situation, 75% were prevented from having visitors and 60% were subjected to nightly curfews, and believes that the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order 2014 should be extended so that all homeless people are legally moved into more suitable housing.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Jenny Marra, Mary Fee, Elaine Smith, Kezia Dugdale, Neil Findlay, Alex Rowley, Monica Lennon, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Anas Sarwar, Daniel Johnson, Alison Johnstone
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That the Parliament notes that October 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the financial crash of 2008; believes that, before the crash, early warning signs were ignored and that 10 years later the impact is still being felt; understands that the Financial Times described the crash as being a crisis that broke banks, rocked governments, wrecked economies, ruined lives, unsettled national cultures and destabilising democracy itself; believes that the crash, which resulted in an initial £37 billion taxpayer-funded bailout of British banks, has had long-lasting negative effect, evident in everything from the jobs market to the interest rates set by the Bank of England; considers that the political choices made in response to the 2008 crash by the Chancellor of the Exchequer,former George Osborne, to impose severe austerity, has created an increase in child poverty, fuel poverty, in work poverty, period poverty, funeral poverty and foodbanks as well as spiralling personal debt across society; further considers that ordinary people, including those in Glasgow, have paid a very high price for the failures of regulators and the financial services sector; believes that young people in particular have suffered from the decisions of successive Conservative chancellors to proceed with austerity, which has resulted in growth in low-paid, precarious employment and a near total lack of affordability in the housing market; is concerned that, in October 2018, the International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy was at risk of another collapse due to inadequate regulatory control in the financial sector; considers that the fact that no banker faced prosecution or jail for their role in the crash and the subsequent weakness of regulatory reform has meant lessons have not been properly learned within the financial services industry, and notes calls for robust measures to be implemented to ensure that a crash of such devastating magnitude cannot happen again and to eliminate the bonus culture that it believes provides incentive to pursue high risk practices in the industry.
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That the Parliament notes that October 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the financial crash of 2008; believes that, before the crash, early warning signs were ignored and that 10 years later the impact is still being felt; understands that the Financial Times described the crash as being a crisis that broke banks, rocked governments, wrecked economies, ruined lives, unsettled national cultures and destabilising democracy itself; believes that the crash, which resulted in an initial £37 billion taxpayer-funded bailout of British banks, has had long-lasting negative effect, evident in everything from the jobs market to the interest rates set by the Bank of England; considers that the political choices made in response to the 2008 crash by the Chancellor of the Exchequer,former George Osborne, to impose severe austerity, has created an increase in child poverty, fuel poverty, in work poverty, period poverty, funeral poverty and foodbanks as well as spiralling personal debt across society; further considers that ordinary people, including those in Glasgow, have paid a very high price for the failures of regulators and the financial services sector; believes that young people in particular have suffered from the decisions of successive Conservative chancellors to proceed with austerity, which has resulted in growth in low-paid, precarious employment and a near total lack of affordability in the housing market; is concerned that, in October 2018, the International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy was at risk of another collapse due to inadequate regulatory control in the financial sector; considers that the fact that no banker faced prosecution or jail for their role in the crash and the subsequent weakness of regulatory reform has meant lessons have not been properly learned within the financial services industry, and notes calls for robust measures to be implemented to ensure that a crash of such devastating magnitude cannot happen again and to eliminate the bonus culture that it believes provides incentive to pursue high risk practices in the industry.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Neil Findlay, Alex Rowley
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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