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25 February 2025
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R Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Craig Hoy*, Miles Briggs*, Douglas Ross*, Alexander Stewart*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Brian Whittle*, Meghan Gallacher*, Liam Kerr*, Annie Wells*, Colin Beattie*, Edward Mountain*, Russell Findlay*, Paul Sweeney*, Tess White*, Pam Gosal*, Tim Eagle* *S6M-16496 Emma Roddick: Former Highland Teacher to Attempt World Record Breaking Row—That the Parliament sends its best wishes to Alison Barr, a former teacher at Knockbain and Cauldeen Primary Schools, and her eight-person crew as they prepare to set sail on a world- first row around the UK; understands that the crew will leave from Eyemouth on 1 April 2025 for the 2,000 mile challenge, which is expected to take anywhere between 30 and 60 days; appreciates that Alison is raising funds for Alzheimer's Research UK, a condition that her father has; further appreciates that Alison and the team are encouraging local rowing clubs, including those based around the Moray Firth, to track their progress online and to come to show their support; understands that Alison is eager to prove that rowing is an accessible and fulfilling sport, which anyone can excel in, no matter their personal background, and wishes Alison and the team all the very best with the rest of their training and the challenge itself.
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6 September 2023
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*S6M-10331 Stuart McMillan: National Lottery Heritage Funding for Magic Torch Comics— That the Parliament congratulates Magic Torch Comics Community Interest Company (CIC) on being awarded £66,880 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for its Distance Noises project; notes that this project aims to share the stories and histories of underrepresented communities through four creative residencies, with creative and archive organisations in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverclyde; wishes Magic Torch Comics CIC all the best...
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20 April 2023
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Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, Jeremy Balfour*, Pam Gosal*, Douglas Ross*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Bill Kidd*, Bob Doris*, Murdo Fraser*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Pam Duncan- Glancy*, Ruth Maguire*, Kenneth Gibson* *S6M-08630 Audrey Nicoll: Port of Aberdeen Charitable Contributions—That the Parliament commends the Port of Aberdeen for providing support to six charities and community groups in Aberdeen; notes that a total of a £30,000 of funding was awarded through the Port’s community action programme, supPORT-all; further notes that Aberdeen Foyer received £7,500 to deliver a Community Wellbeing Challenge, which involves young people making improvements to local communities and neighbourhoods, the 55th Aberdeen (Kincorth) Scout Group received £7,500 to improve accessibility of the scout hall for the community, especially for disabled people, the Russell Anderson Foundation was awarded £5,000 to expand a community wellbeing project in Torry, Loriston Parent Council received £5,000 to provide healthy breakfasts for school pupils, Torry Community Group was awarded £2,500 to make improvements to Bruce Garden, and Balnagask Community Council received £2,500 to run a monthly supper club for elderly people and a weekly lunch club for children; commends the Port of Aberdeen for its contribution to what it sees as these good causes, and sends its best...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Christine Grahame*, Sandra White*, Richard Lochhead*, David Torrance*, John Mason*, Clare Haughey*, Stuart McMillan*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Gail Ross*, Bill Kidd*, Clare Adamson* Other new and altered motions and amendments *S5M-08117 Graeme Dey: Darren Burnett for Team Scotland 2018 That the Parliament — congratulates the Angus South constituent, Darren Burnett, on his selection to represent Team Scotland at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games; understands that the well-decorated s singles event at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games; bowls player won gold at the men’ notes that the bowler, who plays at Arbroath Bowling Club, also won two gold medals at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, and wishes Darren and all of Team Scotland the best...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Ivan McKee*, Rona Mackay*, Ruth Maguire*, Maree Todd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, John Mason*, Ash Denham*, Alex Neil*, Gail Ross*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Clare Haughey* *S5M-07803 Graeme Dey: Arbroath Relay for Life, Cancer Research UK That the Parliament — congratulates the Cancer Research UK Arbroath Relay for Life group on bringing its 2017 fundraising total to almost £60,000 following its recent hugely successful event; commends the amazing work of the Arbroath group, which has raised around £900,000 for the charity over the last 11 years; understands that further money is set to be raised in the coming months, which will take the group closer to reaching the £1 million fundraising goal set by its chair, Ian Angus, and wishes Arbroath Relay for Life the best...
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7 March 2023
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*S5M-16419 Bill Bowman: Abertay University Video Games Degrees Ranked Best in Europe—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Abertay University in Dundee is celebrating its video games degrees being ranked the best in Europe for the fifth year running by The Princeton Review; notes that the university rated number...
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7 March 2023
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(Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (11 January 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) [withdrawn and re-laid on 22 January 2019] Lead committee to report by 4 March 2019 Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (15 January 2019) (Justice) Lead committee to report by 5 March 2019 Sheriff Court Simple Procedure (Limits on Award of Expenses) Amendment Order 2019 [draft] (16 January 2019) (Justice) Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Modification of the Repairing Standard) Regulations 2019 [draft] (16 January 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Lead committee to report by 7 March 2019 Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (18 January 2019) (Social Security) Early Years Assistance (Best...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Gordon Lindhurst*, John Lamont*, Jamie Greene*, Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, David Torrance*, Maurice Corry* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S5M-02196 Liam McArthur: Orkney Finalists in the 2016 Scottish Health Awards (lodged on 28 October 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, Gail Ross*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, John Finnie* S5M-02195 Liam McArthur: Thorfinn FC Mark 125th Anniversary (lodged on 28 October 2016) New Support: Liam Kerr*, Richard Lyle*, Gail Ross*, Douglas Ross*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, John Finnie* S5M-02193 David Stewart: Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Major Contribution (lodged on 28 October 2016) New Support: Donald Cameron*, Rhoda Grant*, Gail Ross*, John Mason*, Douglas Ross*, David Torrance*, Graeme Dey*, John Finnie* S5M-02192 Colin Beattie: Kings Park Nominated for UK s Best...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Gordon Lindhurst*, John Lamont*, Jamie Greene*, Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, David Torrance*, Maurice Corry* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S5M-02196 Liam McArthur: Orkney Finalists in the 2016 Scottish Health Awards (lodged on 28 October 2016) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, Gail Ross*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, John Finnie* S5M-02195 Liam McArthur: Thorfinn FC Mark 125th Anniversary (lodged on 28 October 2016) New Support: Liam Kerr*, Richard Lyle*, Gail Ross*, Douglas Ross*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, John Finnie* S5M-02193 David Stewart: Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Major Contribution (lodged on 28 October 2016) New Support: Donald Cameron*, Rhoda Grant*, Gail Ross*, John Mason*, Douglas Ross*, David Torrance*, Graeme Dey*, John Finnie* S5M-02192 Colin Beattie: Kings Park Nominated for UK s Best...
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1 March 2023
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Motions for Debate *S6M-08073 Angus Robertson: Arctic Connections – Scotland’s Growing Links with the Arctic—That the Parliament acknowledges Scotland’s strategic role as the world’s most northerly non-Arctic nation; agrees on the value of increasing collaboration between Scotland and its Arctic partners; welcomes the distinctive profile and reputation that Scotland has built internationally as an expert contributor to Arctic cooperation; recognises the importance of offering knowledge to promote sustainable development in the region, while learning from best...
