This search includes all content on the Scottish Parliament website, except for Votes and Motions. All Official Reports (what has been said in Parliament) and Questions and Answers are available from 1999. You can refine your search by adding and removing filters.
The whole community was involved in learning about and celebrating Malawi. Schools such as Glengowan primary school in Larkhall and others in the Biggar area are linking with schools in the Zomba district.
I believe that we in this chamber should celebrate the success of those companies, celebrate Scotland's image internationally and ensure that those companies have a culture in which they can thrive and not a culture that encourages them to cringe.
That has been reflected in today's debate.Let me begin by emphasising how much the Executive values Standard Life. This year, the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. Established in 1825, it has much to celebrate; that sentiment has been echoed around the chamber this evening.
I begin by congratulating the Scots who have led our celebrations in recent years, particularly our Olympic medallists and the future stars who took part in the recent Commonwealth youth games.
Liz Lochhead said:"If we are a nation and not just a region, we don't have to apologise for it, it is something to celebrate … And the national theatre is something to celebrate."
It is disappointing to note that in 1999 there was an increase in firework accidents, although that may have been related to the extended celebrations in the lead-up to the millennium.
It is neither in keeping with the spirit of the times nor consistent with the social inclusion that we wish to celebrate in the year of the millennium.
However, let us return to what we are debating and what we are celebrating. Apart from anything else, we are celebrating 2,770 newly qualified teachers this year, bringing the total up to 51,287.
I have not thought about the issue before but, a few weeks ago, I said goodbye to my son as he and his friend set off to central London in a limousine for a 21st birthday party. They had a couple of girls and a cabinet of drinks in the car, so I was quite envious, but there you go.