That the Parliament recognises that there is a mental health crisis in Scotland; considers that mental health is not currently being treated equally to physical health, but that it deserves to be treated with the same urgency; believes that this requires the creation of new services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week; recalls that action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy stated that 800 additional mental health workers would be added to the workforce in A&E departments, GP practices, police station custody suites and prisons; believes that this is an insufficient quantity to meet the huge unmet demand that exists, and regrets that the commitment has since been diluted, with the latest update showing that more than a third of the staff added to the workforce so far have been attributed to "other settings", meaning that the police, A&E departments, GP practices and prisons will not get the benefits of the full contingent of additional mental health workers expected; notes recent reports of the increasing stress and mental ill-health being experienced by police officers and staff, and urges the Scottish Government to coordinate a new emergency package of support to increase and upgrade the services available to both them and staff in other public services, and further calls on the Scottish Government to publish the final allocation of staff that each key setting is currently expected to receive, and for it to set a new target for the number of mental health workers it will add in each of these settings, elevating the ambition of its 10-year strategy and getting people the treatment they need fast.
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That the Parliament recognises that there is a mental health crisis in Scotland; considers that mental health is not currently being treated equally to physical health, but that it deserves to be treated with the same urgency; believes that this requires the creation of new services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week; recalls that action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy stated that 800 additional mental health workers would be added to the workforce in A&E departments, GP practices, police station custody suites and prisons; believes that this is an insufficient quantity to meet the huge unmet demand that exists, and regrets that the commitment has since been diluted, with the latest update showing that more than a third of the staff added to the workforce so far have been attributed to "other settings", meaning that the police, A&E departments, GP practices and prisons will not get the benefits of the full contingent of additional mental health workers expected; notes recent reports of the increasing stress and mental ill-health being experienced by police officers and staff, and urges the Scottish Government to coordinate a new emergency package of support to increase and upgrade the services available to both them and staff in other public services, and further calls on the Scottish Government to publish the final allocation of staff that each key setting is currently expected to receive, and for it to set a new target for the number of mental health workers it will add in each of these settings, elevating the ambition of its 10-year strategy and getting people the treatment they need fast.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/11/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18778 in the name of Michael Russell (Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland), leave out from "welcomes" to end and insert "regrets that the first opportunity taken by the Scottish Government is a citizens' assembly announced as a part of a package of measures to achieve Scottish independence, which was welcomed by SNP MPs as part of the route to independence, and notes that Scottish ministers have not agreed to abide by the recommendations of the assembly if it rejects Scottish independence."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-18778 in the name of Michael Russell (Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland), leave out from "welcomes" to end and insert "regrets that the first opportunity taken by the Scottish Government is a citizens' assembly announced as a part of a package of measures to achieve Scottish independence, which was welcomed by SNP MPs as part of the route to independence, and notes that Scottish ministers have not agreed to abide by the recommendations of the assembly if it rejects Scottish independence."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11/09/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA), which is Scotland’s biggest international fire service charity, on being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK; recognises that IFRA is a group of volunteers from around the UK and is based in Dunfermline; notes that it assists fire and emergency services around the world that require help due to war, civil unrest or that are unable to deal fully with emergencies; commends it on donating 96 vehicles, 55 containers of lifesaving equipment and 67 training missions to 20 countries; notes that this award identifies outstanding work by volunteer groups that is beneficial to communities; understands that IFRA is the only international fire service charity to have received this award, and wishes it, and its volunteers and supporters, the best of luck.
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That the Parliament congratulates the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA), which is Scotland’s biggest international fire service charity, on being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK; recognises that IFRA is a group of volunteers from around the UK and is based in Dunfermline; notes that it assists fire and emergency services around the world that require help due to war, civil unrest or that are unable to deal fully with emergencies; commends it on donating 96 vehicles, 55 containers of lifesaving equipment and 67 training missions to 20 countries; notes that this award identifies outstanding work by volunteer groups that is beneficial to communities; understands that IFRA is the only international fire service charity to have received this award, and wishes it, and its volunteers and supporters, the best of luck.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, Alison Johnstone, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17504 in the name of Dean Lockhart (Realising Scotland's Potential), insert at end “; notes that the UK and Scottish economies have both been suppressed by the Brexit process already but that the UK Government’s projections show economic growth for every part of the UK being much worse off under every type of Brexit, meaning less money for public services; believes that a process that started with democracy should end with democracy, and that a People’s Vote is a legitimate means to exit from Brexit, and further believes that the lesson of Brexit is that breaking up long-term economic partnerships leads to chaos and economic upheaval.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17504 in the name of Dean Lockhart (Realising Scotland's Potential), insert at end “; notes that the UK and Scottish economies have both been suppressed by the Brexit process already but that the UK Government’s projections show economic growth for every part of the UK being much worse off under every type of Brexit, meaning less money for public services; believes that a process that started with democracy should end with democracy, and that a People’s Vote is a legitimate means to exit from Brexit, and further believes that the lesson of Brexit is that breaking up long-term economic partnerships leads to chaos and economic upheaval.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17425 in the name of Richard Leonard (Build them at BiFab), insert at end “; recalls the repeated promises of jobs for the local community made by the original developer, Mainstream Renewable Power, in the course of securing approval for the project, and believes that EDF, as its successor, has a responsibility to honour those promises.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17425 in the name of Richard Leonard (Build them at BiFab), insert at end “; recalls the repeated promises of jobs for the local community made by the original developer, Mainstream Renewable Power, in the course of securing approval for the project, and believes that EDF, as its successor, has a responsibility to honour those promises.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16554 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Revoking Article 50), insert at end “, and further believes that, ultimately, a process that started with democracy should end with democracy, and that a People’s Vote is a legitimate means to exit from Brexit.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16554 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Revoking Article 50), insert at end “, and further believes that, ultimately, a process that started with democracy should end with democracy, and that a People’s Vote is a legitimate means to exit from Brexit.”
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with the Cupar Youth Project on it being selected as a finalist for the SQA Skills for Life award in recognition of its work with young people to help boost their employment and training prospects; applauds the project's success rate with, it understands, 90% of those involved with its 16+ Activity Agreement Programme moving on to a positive life destination; believes that its open-minded approach with 16- to 18-year-olds empowers them to make the best life choices for themselves at work, college or in life generally; pays tribute to its work with the Fife Community Learning and Development Partnership, and commends the good work of all of the café's staff and volunteers.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with the Cupar Youth Project on it being selected as a finalist for the SQA Skills for Life award in recognition of its work with young people to help boost their employment and training prospects; applauds the project's success rate with, it understands, 90% of those involved with its 16+ Activity Agreement Programme moving on to a positive life destination; believes that its open-minded approach with 16- to 18-year-olds empowers them to make the best life choices for themselves at work, college or in life generally; pays tribute to its work with the Fife Community Learning and Development Partnership, and commends the good work of all of the café's staff and volunteers.
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Alison Johnstone, Miles Briggs, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament regrets that just 1.5% of journeys in Scotland are made by bicycle, according to the latest figures by Transport Scotland, despite a target to reach 10% by 2020; recognises that cycle routes, particularly National Cycle Network routes, and roads need to be at kept at a suitable standard for cyclists to use safely and with confidence, and believes that increasing the proportion of active travel journeys is a worthwhile aim that will benefit everyone.
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That the Parliament regrets that just 1.5% of journeys in Scotland are made by bicycle, according to the latest figures by Transport Scotland, despite a target to reach 10% by 2020; recognises that cycle routes, particularly National Cycle Network routes, and roads need to be at kept at a suitable standard for cyclists to use safely and with confidence, and believes that increasing the proportion of active travel journeys is a worthwhile aim that will benefit everyone.
Supported by: Graham Simpson, Mike Rumbles, Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, John Finnie, Rachael Hamilton, Pauline McNeill, Andy Wightman, Neil Findlay, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Mark Ruskell, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Lindores Equestrian, which has been awarded Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 at the horsescotland National Equestrian Awards 2019; notes what it considers the positive impact that the family-run business has had over the 30 years that it has operated on those who have used it in Lindores and the surrounding areas of Fife, and recognises that the judges praised Lindores Equestrian for supporting the industry as well as Scottish tourism and its excellent customer care.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lindores Equestrian, which has been awarded Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 at the horsescotland National Equestrian Awards 2019; notes what it considers the positive impact that the family-run business has had over the 30 years that it has operated on those who have used it in Lindores and the surrounding areas of Fife, and recognises that the judges praised Lindores Equestrian for supporting the industry as well as Scottish tourism and its excellent customer care.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament recognises the good work of Camphill Corbenic, which is based near Dunkeld; notes that, since its foundation in 1978, the charity has met the residential and day care needs of adults with complex and severe, emotional, intellectual and learning disabilities by providing an integrated community, and congratulates the wider Camphill family on their dedication to provide a holistic residential environment that meets the social, physical, emotional and economic needs of residents.
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That the Parliament recognises the good work of Camphill Corbenic, which is based near Dunkeld; notes that, since its foundation in 1978, the charity has met the residential and day care needs of adults with complex and severe, emotional, intellectual and learning disabilities by providing an integrated community, and congratulates the wider Camphill family on their dedication to provide a holistic residential environment that meets the social, physical, emotional and economic needs of residents.
Supported by: Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Claire Baker, Miles Briggs
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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