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7 March 2023
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S5M-15243.2 Liam McArthur: Ultra-low Emission Vehicles As an amendment to motion S5M- — 15243 in the name of Michael Matheson (Ultra-low Emission Vehicles), after "registrations in Scotland" insert "; understands, however, that Scotland lags behind European leaders in the provision of charge points and ULEV share; believes that the Scottish Government should urgently review how the charging network can be further expanded and efficiently maintained, and work with the UK Government to ensure that effective incentives are in place to support increased take- up of greener vehicles". followed by Ministerial Statement: Conclusion of Judicial Review followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Debate on the subject of— S5M-14266 Brian Whittle: Transport Infrastructure in South West Scotland That the — Parliament recognises the importance of good transport links to the economy of south west Scotland and the country as a whole; acknowledges the reported concerns expressed by individuals, businesses and community campaign groups regarding the ability of the existing transport network in the south west, including the A77, A76, A75, the Bellfield interchange and the Stranraer-Ayr and Dumfries-Kilmarnock rail lines, to cope with existing demand; notes that the A77 and A75, which are the main road links used by traffic travelling to and from the Stena Line and P&O ferry terminals at Loch Ryan, are single carriageway roads over much of their length; understands that they offer few safe opportunities for overtaking and pass through a number of communities; believes that several campaign groups have been set up calling for various improvements to transport infrastructure, including investment in the trunk road network to bypass towns and villages and upgrading routes to dual carriageway where possible, the re-opening of Cumnock railway station, and improvements to reliability and quality of rail services; considers that good transport infrastructure plays a valuable role in economic development, tourism and quality of life, and, to boost the area's economy, reduce journey times, improve road safety and give it the best...
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7 March 2023
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(S5T-00232) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Implications for Culture, Creative Industries, and Tourism following the EU Referendum S5M-02795 Fiona Hyslop: Implications for Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism following the EU Referendum That the Parliament believes that the interests of Scotland s — ’ culture, creative and tourism sectors are best served by protecting the country's existing relationship with Europe, and in particular maintaining freedom of movement and access to EU funding and collaboration mechanisms; recognises the potentially severe negative impact that any hard Brexit proposed by the UK Government could have on the sectors ability to compete in terms ’ of cultural exports, staffing, skills and talent recruitment and retention, research and knowledge exchange, ability to influence key cultural policy, such as copyright law, and access to key EU markets; acknowledges the importance of EU-funded projects to the culture, creative industries and tourism sectors for networking and developing partnerships, including over 11.5 million of € Creative Europe grants to projects involving Scottish partners since 2014, and supports the Scottish Government s position that the UK Government needs to find ways to maintain its ’ influence as proposals develop for the digital single market.
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7 March 2023
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Tuesday 28 June 2016 No 106/2016 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Revised at 1:30pm Today's Business Subject to the Parliament's agreement of S5M-00624, today's business will be as follows: Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings 2:00 pm Time for Reflection - The Reverend 10:00am Delegated Powers and Law Reform Giles Dove MA, MPhil, BD, FRSA, FSA Scot, Committee Chaplain and Head of Divinity & Religious 10:00am Health and Sport Committee Studies, Glenalmond College, Perth 10:00am Justice Committee followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:00am Economy, Jobs and Fair Work followed by First Minister Statement: Committee Implications of the EU Referendum for 11:00am Environment, Climate Change and Scotland Land Reform Committee followed by Scottish Government Debate: Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland followed by Ministerial Statement: A Delivery Plan for Excellence and Equity in Education followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:30 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business S5M- — 00362 Douglas Ross: Scottish Team at Euro 2016 Tuesday 28 June 2016 (No 106/2016) 1 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament Subject to the Parliament's agreement of S5M-00624, today's business will be as follows: 2:00 pm Time for Reflection - The Reverend Giles Dove MA, MPhil, BD, FRSA, FSA Scot, Chaplain and Head of Divinity & Religious Studies, Glenalmond College, Perth followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions S5M-00624 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion That — the Parliament agrees to the following revision to the programme of business for (a) Tuesday 28 June 2016— delete 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by First Minister Statement: EU Referendum followed by Scottish Government Debate: BBC Charter Developments followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business and insert 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by First Minister Statement: Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland followed by Scottish Government Debate: Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland followed by Ministerial Statement: A Delivery Plan for Excellence and Equity in Education followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:30 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business (b) Wednesday 29 June 2016— delete followed by Ministerial Statement: A Delivery Plan for Excellence and Equity in Education followed by First Minister Statement: EU Referendum of the EU Referendum for Scotland followed by Scottish Government Debate: Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland S5M-00601 Nicola Sturgeon: Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland That the — Parliament welcomes the overwhelming vote of the people of Scotland to remain in the European Union; affirms to citizens of other EU countries living here that they remain welcome and that their Tuesday 28 June 2016 (No 106/2016) 2 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar contribution is valued; mandates the Scottish Government to have discussions with the UK Government, other devolved administrations, the EU institutions and member states to explore options for protecting Scotland s relationship with the EU, Scotland s place in the single ’ ’ market and the social, employment and economic benefits that come from that, and instructs the Scottish Government to report back regularly to parliamentarians, to the European and External Relations Committee and the Parliament on the progress of those discussions and to seek Parliament s approval of the outcome of that process. ’ The Presiding Officer has selected the following amendment S5M-00601.1 Ruth Davidson: Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland As an — amendment to motion S5M-00601 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Implications of the EU Referendum for Scotland), leave out from "welcomes" to end and insert acknowledges that the “ majority of people in Scotland voted for the UK to remain in the EU; recognises the result of the referendum both in Scotland and across the rest of the UK; affirms to citizens of other EU countries living here that they remain welcome and that their contribution is valued; mandates the Scottish Government to have discussions with the UK Government and other devolved administrations in the UK to explore options for protecting and maximising Scotland s trade with ’ the EU and securing access to the single market; instructs the Scottish Government to report back regularly to parliamentarians, to the European and External Relations Committee and the Parliament on the progress of those discussions and to seek the Parliament s approval of the ’ outcome of that process; acknowledges that the result of the Scottish independence referendum must be respected and the 1.6 million votes cast in the EU referendum in favour of remain do not overturn the two million votes in support of Scotland remaining part of the UK less than two years ago and do not in themselves demonstrate demand for a second independence vote, and believes that the challenges of leaving the EU are not addressed by leaving the UK, Scotland s own union ’ of nations, biggest market and closest friends." followed by Ministerial Statement: A Delivery Plan for Excellence and Equity in Education followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions S5M-00585 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Substitution on Committees That the Parliament agrees the following nominated committee substitutes, as — permitted under Rule 6.3A— Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Delegated Powers and Law Reform: Annie Wells Economy, Jobs and Fair Work: Brian Whittle Education and Skills: Miles Briggs Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform: Peter Chapman Equal Opportunities: Maurice Golden European and External Relations: Margaret Mitchell Finance: Oliver Mundell Tuesday 28 June 2016 (No 106/2016) 3 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Health and Sport: Alison Harris Justice: Donald Cameron Local Government and Communities: Douglas Ross Public Audit: Liz Smith Public Petitions: Edward Mountain Rural Economy and Connectivity: Alexander Burnett Social Security: Dean Lockhart Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments: Ross Thomson Scottish Labour Party Delegated Powers and Law Reform: Monica Lennon Economy, Jobs and Fair Work: Mark Griffin Education and Skills: Iain Gray Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform: Colin Smyth Equal Opportunities: Jenny Marra European and External Relations: Daniel Johnson Finance: Kezia Dugdale Health and Sport: Anas Sarwar Justice: Claire Baker Local Government and Communities: Pauline McNeill Public Audit: James Kelly Public Petitions: Mary Fee Rural Economy and Connectivity: Neil Bibby Social Security: Richard Leonard Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments: David Stewart 5:30 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Debate on the subject of— S5M-00362 Douglas Ross: Scottish Team at Euro 2016 That the Parliament congratulates the — Scottish referees who have been selected by UEFA as one of the 18 teams of match officials at the Euro 2016 finals in France; notes that the team will be led by the referee, William Collum, who will be assisted by Damien MacGraith, who is from the Republic of Ireland, and fellow Scottish officials, Frankie Connor, Bobby Madden and John Beaton; considers this to be a huge honour for all of the officials and follows a successful season, which started with the team taking charge of the UEFA Super Cup final between Barcelona and Sevilla; believes that the appointment of William and his team will be a boost to Scottish refereeing as it demonstrates to current and potential match officials the fantastic opportunities that are available in the Highlands and Islands Tuesday 28 June 2016 (No 106/2016) 4 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar and across the country through involvement at the highest level of football, and wishes William, Damien, Frankie, Bobby and John all the best...
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17 January 2023
Bail and Release from Custody Bill Supplementary evidence Victim Support Scotland
As we have shown in our earlier answers to the Committee, we believe that the victim of crime can best advise the police on which conditions are appropriate to protect them.
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17 January 2023
Bail and Release from Custody Bill Supplementary evidence Victim Support Scotland
As we have shown in our earlier answers to the Committee, we believe that the victim of crime can best advise the police on which conditions are appropriate to protect them.
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5 December 2022
20220624_BudgetProcessGuidanceForCommittees
As always, Clerks and SPICe colleagues would be happy to work with committees in helping to shape their approaches to the work outlined above that best suit individual committees within their existing work pressures.
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1 November 2022
New vessels Euan Haig Sub 18 October 2022
That 70% of our staff are resident in the communities that we serve is testament to our determination to provide good local employment opportunities and the best service to our customers. We actively encourage applicants from the communities we serve and in our most recent intake of Modern Apprentices, 100% of the successful applicants reside within the com...
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8 September 2022
Official Controls Extension of Transitional Periods 18 may 22
On balance, the Scottish Government considers that, given the circumstances, the best approach is for the changes to apply in relation to imports into Scotland as well.
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29 June 2022
20220506 Glasgow Colleges Joint submission
This work should also address solutions to the difficulties in the south of Scotland arising from diseconomies of scale resulting from relatively small learner cohorts; the costs and challenges inherent in travel in rural communities; and the relatively low SIMD-defined areas of disadvantage; • protect the essential diversity of the sector - which is a crucial strength – by considering how best to direct and maximise technological investment in which learner-focused provision and data innovation can be freely shared across and between regions.
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23 June 2022
20220623_BudgetProcessGuidanceForCommittees
As always, Clerks and SPICe colleagues would be happy to work with committees in helping to shape their approaches to the work outlined above that best suit individual committees within their existing work pressures.
