BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 142/2011 Friday 18 November 2011

1 Contents

The sections which appear in today’s Business Bulletin are in bold

Section A: Today’s Business - Meetings of Committees - Meeting of the Parliament Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions - Questions selected for First Minister’s Question Time - Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer Section F: Motions and Amendments Section G: Bills - New Bills introduced - New amendments to Bills - Members’ Bills proposals Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published Section I: Petitions – new public petitions Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 16 November 2011 Wednesday 23 November 2011

2.30 pm Time for Reflection – Lord Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Debate: Implementation of the Carers’ and Young Carers’ Strategy followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: S4M-01191 Jim Eadie: Act of Settlement (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 7 November 2011)

Thursday 24 November 2011

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Debate: Maritime Safety and Coastguards

11.40 am General Question Time (for text of General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 17 November 2011)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

12.30 pm Members’ Business: S4M-00930 John Scott: Provision of Orthopaedic Trauma Services at Ayr Hospital (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 25 October 2011)

2.15 pm Themed Question Time

3 Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy (for text of Themed Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 17 November 2011)

2.55 pm Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Contribution to UN Climate Summit followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: S4M-01242 Christina McKelvie: Nuclear Test Veterans (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 14 November 2011)

Wednesday 30 November 2011

2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 1 December 2011

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business

11.40 am General Question Time (for names of those Members selected for General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 17 November 2011)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Infrastructure and Capital Investment; Culture and External Affairs (for names of those Members selected for Themed Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 17 November 2011)

2.55 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section C – Future Committee Meetings

This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible.

Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be accessed at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm

Education and Culture Committee 22 November 2011 12th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 6 in private. 2. Inquiry into the educational attainment of looked after children: The Committee will take evidence from— Angela Constance MSP, Minister for Children and Young People, Jackie Brock, Director Curriculum, Health & Wellbeing, and David Blair, Head of Looked After Children Policy, Scottish Government. 3. Protection of Vulnerable Groups: The Committee will take evidence from— Angela Constance MSP, Minister for Children and Young People, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— The Ancient Monuments and Archaelogical Areas (Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/373) The Planning (Listed Buildings) (Prescribed Form of Notices) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/374) The Ancient Monuments and Archaelogical Areas (Applications for Scheduled Monument Consent) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/375) The Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Buildings in Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/376) The Historic Environment (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2011 (Saving, Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order (SSI 2011/377) 5. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following instrument which is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

The Historic Environment (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement No. 2) Order (SSI 2011/372) 6. Work programme: The Committee will consider its approach to developing its work programme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 29 November, the Committee expects to take oral evidence from stakeholders and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning on the draft Student Fees (Specifcation) (Scotland) Order 2011 and the Education (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2011.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Health and Sport Committee 22 November 2011 14th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 1 1. Declaration of interests: Jackson Carlaw MSP will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 3. Welfare Reform Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4) 5.1 from— Pam Duncan, Director, Inclusion Scotland; Richard Hamer, Director of External Affairs, Capability Scotland; Carolyn Roberts, Head of Policy and Campaigns, SAMH; Keith Robertson, Access Development Officer & Manager, Scottish Disability Equality Forum; and then from— Neil Couling, Director, Working Age Benefits, Department of Work and Pensions. 4. Welfare Reform Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on the afternoon of 22 November, the Committee expects to take further oral evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy on the Welfare Reform Bill (UK Parliament legislation). The Committee will also consider, in private, a revised draft report on its inquiry into the regulation of care for older people.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Justice Committee 22 November 2011 15th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. Declaration of interests: David McLetchie MSP will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 6 in private. 3. Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 1). 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/365) 5. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following instrument which is not subject to any parliamentary procedure— Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 6) (Miscellaneous) 2011 (SSI 2011/385) 6. The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider a draft report on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4) 4.1.

Proposed future business Should the Committee not consider all of the Stage 2 amendments at its meeting on 22 November, it will conclude its consideration at its next meeting on 29 November. The Committee will also hear from Lord Carloway on his recent report on criminal law and practice. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 22 November 2011 7th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 11.30 am in Committee Room 4 1. Declaration of interests: Alex Fergusson MSP will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Reform of parliamentary business: remodelling the parliamentary week: The Committee will take evidence from— Bruce Crawford MSP; Paul Martin MSP; Liam McArthur MSP; David McLetchie MSP. 3. Reform of parliamentary business: remodelling the parliamentary week (in private): The Committee will review the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business

At its next meeting, on 22 November, at 2.15pm, the Committee expects to continue to take oral evidence on its Reform of parliamentary business inquiry.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Equal Opportunities Committee 22 November 2011 8th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.00 pm in Committee Room 4 1. Spending Review 2011 and Draft Budget 2012-13 (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2012-13.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 29 November 2011, the Committee is carrying out a single evidence session on homelessness and young people with a view to setting a remit for an inquiry. The Committee is also planning to carry out evidence sessions on Gypsies/Travellers issues and women and employment. On 13 December, the Committee will take evidence from Mobility and Access Committee Scotland and Community transport groups, with a view to setting a remit for inquiry. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Health and Sport Committee 22 November 2011 15th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.15 pm in Committee Room 5 1. Welfare Reform Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4) 5.1 from— Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy, Scottish Government. 2. Regulation of care for older people (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 29 November, the Committee expects to consider a draft report on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4) 5.1.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 22 November 2011 8th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.15 pm in Committee Room 2 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of its work programme should be taken in private at a future meeting. 2. Cross-Party Groups: The Committee will consider applications for recognition from three Cross-Party Groups. 3. Reform of parliamentary business: remodelling the parliamentary week: The Committee will take evidence from— Michael P Clancy, Law Society of Scotland; Chloe Clemmons, Scottish Churches Parliamentary Officer, Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office; John Downie, Director of Public Affairs, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations; Andy Myles, Parliamentary Officer, Scottish Environment LINK; Dr Paul Cairney, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Head of Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen. 4. Reform of parliamentary business: remodelling the parliamentary week (in private): The Committee will review the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 6 December, the Committee expects to consider its draft report on its Reform of parliamentary business inquiry.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Scotland Bill Committee 22 November 2011 12th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.30 pm in Committee Room 1 1. The Scotland Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report along with its advisers.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 29 November, the Committee will consider a draft report in the Scotland Bill.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Subordinate Legislation Committee 22 November 2011 12th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.30 pm in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 6 in private. 2. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Student Fees (Specification) (Scotland) Order 2011 [draft]; London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Advertising and Trading) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 [draft]; Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 [draft]. 3. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Education (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/389); Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/394). 4. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) 2011 (SSI 2011/386); Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 7) (Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011) 2011 (SSI 2011/387); Act of Sederunt (Contempt of Court in Civil Proceedings) 2011 (SSI 2011/388); Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/393). 5. National Library of Scotland Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 6. Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to its consideration of the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 29 November, the Committee expects to consider the Scottish statutory instruments.

For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Public Audit Committee 23 November 2011 8th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 9.45 am in Committee Room 2 1. Declaration of interests: Mary Scanlon MSP will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Choice of Deputy Convener: The Committee will choose a Deputy Convener. 3. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private.

4. Section 23 report - An overview of Scotland’s criminal justice system: The Committee will take evidence on the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Comission report entitled "An overview of Scotland’s criminal justice system" from— Catherine Dyer, Crown Agent and Chief Executive, Michelle Macleod, Head of Policy, and John Logue, Area Procurator Fiscal for Lothian & Borders, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; Eleanor Emberson, Chief Executive, Scottish Court Service; and then from— John Ewing, Chief Executive, and Eric Murch, Director of Partnerships and Commissioning, Scottish Prison Service; Bailie Helen Wright, Chair, Community Justice Authority Conveners Group; Jim Hunter, Chief Officer, North Strathclyde Community Justice Authority; Anne Pinkman, Chief Officer, Fife and Forth Valley Community Justice Authority; and then from— Leslie Evans, Director General Learning and Justice, Donald McGillivray, Deputy Director for Criminal Justice and Parole, and Joe Griffin, Deputy Director for Community Justice, Scottish Government. 5. Consideration of evidence - An overview of Scotland’s criminal justice system: The Committee will consider the evidence received at agenda item 4.

Proposed future business At its next meeting it is expected that the Committee will take evidence from the Auditor General for Scotland in relation to reports he has recently published. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section E – Written questions lodged on 17 November 2011

Questions marked with a triangle (∆) are initiated by the Scottish Executive in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.

Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".

S4W-04059 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive how many credit unions have received funding from the Enterprise Growth Fund in 2011 and how much in total was paid out to the credit unions.

S4W-04060 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive which minister has responsibility for dealing with (a) financial exclusion and (b) credit union-related issues.

S4W-04077 Graeme Pearson: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to questions S4W-03205 and S4W-03724 by Kenny MacAskill on 28 October and 9 November 2011 respectively, how the sex offender treatment programmes are evaluated.

S4W-04078 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with CalMac regarding the future of the (a) Largs to Cumbrae, (b) Wemyss Bay to Rothesay, (c) Ardrossan to Arran and (d) other Firth of Clyde ferry routes.

S4W-04079 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had CalMac and other ferry companies and providers regarding tendering for the (a) Largs to Cumbrae, (b) Wemyss Bay to Rothesay, (c) Ardrossan to Arran and (d) other Firth of Clyde ferry routes.

S4W-04080 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive whether CalMac will continue to provide ferry services on the (a) Largs to Cumbrae, (b) Wemyss Bay to Rothesay, (c) Ardrossan to Arran and (d) all other Firth of Clyde ferry routes.

S4W-04081 Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-03198 by Nicola Sturgeon on 31 October 2011, when it plans to release section 16b funding to small third-sector organisations in 2012-13.

S4W-04082 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it will invest in broadband provision in the current parliamentary session.

S4W-04083 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive from which budget head its investment in broadband provision will come.

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section F – Motions and Amendments

Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.

Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.

Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols: • Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time;

• Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published;

• A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business;

• A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support;

• An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.

The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.

A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk, for which contact details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-01369 Dennis Robertson: Awards for All Scotland Grants, Benefitting Local Communities—That the Parliament congratulates the Beacon Boys Gymnastics Club, Finzean Primary School and Mar Orienteering Club on securing a total of £22,112 from Awards for All Scotland; understands that this will allow each organisation an opportunity to provide individuals and communities with more opportunities for a healthier and better life, and commends Awards for All Scotland, which is supported by Creative Scotland, sportscotland and the Big Lottery Fund, for awarding grants that, it understands, encourage people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities and supports projects that promote education, the environment and health in local communities.

Supported by: Nanette Milne*, Adam Ingram*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie McGrigor*, John Wilson*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Willie Coffey*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Humza Yousaf*, David Torrance*

*S4M-01368 Jim Eadie: Scottish Health Awards 2011, Doctors Award—That the Parliament congratulates spinal surgeon Dr Thanos Tsirikos from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh on winning the Doctors Award, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, in the Scottish Health Awards 2011; recognises that Dr Tsirikos was nominated by parents and patients for his outstanding dedication to his work and to those he cares for, and notes that, in recent years, Dr Tsirikos has been heavily involved with volunteer work and that a Facebook page has been established by grateful patients and families praising his compassion and constant support for everyone he cares for.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Nanette Milne*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie McGrigor*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Humza Yousaf*, Gordon MacDonald*, David Torrance*, Graeme Dey*

*S4M-01367 Jim Eadie: Scottish Health Awards 2011, Care at Home Award— That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lothian’s Intensive Home Treatment Team on winning the Care at Home Award sponsored by the Joint Improvement Team, NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Social Services Council in the Scottish Health Awards 2011; understands that the team provides a 24-hour a day community-based alternative to inpatient care, so as to prevent so-called revolving door admissions, and works to reduce the average length of hospital stays; recognises the professionalism and dedication of the multidisciplinary team, which comprises experienced nurses, psychiatrists, occupational therapists and a social worker, and understands that the team has had over 1,580 referrals, has taken on more than 550 individuals for intensive home treatment and has delivered a significantly reduced average length of hospital stays.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Adam Ingram*, Hugh Henry*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, James Dornan*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Humza Yousaf*, David Torrance*

*S4M-01366 Anne McTaggart: Tibet, Leaving Fear Behind—That the Parliament welcomes Lhamo Tso to Scotland to present a screening of the documentary, Leaving Fear Behind, which was made by her husband, Dhondup Wangchen; understands that the film details the feelings of Tibetan people prior to the 2008 Olympics in China and that, as a result of this film, Dhondup Wangchen was arrested and imprisoned for six years by the Chinese authorities; recognises Dhondup Wangchen as one of over 700 identified Tibetan political prisoners, and acknowledges that, in the documentary, Dhondup Wangchen calls for the recognition of the Dalai Lama’s Middle Way approach, which it considers to be a non-partisan and moderate position to safeguard the vital interests of all parties that offers the protection and preservation of culture, religion and national identity for Tibetan people, security and territorial integrity of the motherland for Chinese people and peaceful borders and international relations for Tibet and China’s neighbours and other third parties.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Hugh Henry*, Kenneth Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Angus MacDonald*, David Torrance*

*S4M-01365 Hugh Henry: Renfrewshire South Big Lottery Fund—That the Parliament congratulates the work of the Big Lottery Fund and Awards for All in Scotland; welcomes the recent investment in three organisations in Renfrewshire South of a total of £15,566; notes that Johnstone Seniors Forum has received support to run winter and spring events for older participants and their carers; further notes that Linwood Community Childcare will also receive support from the funding, including for improvements to its garden and sensory facilities, which meet the better and sustainable services and environment outcome; considers that funding to Renfrewshire Council and its social care and health service will play a significant part in meeting the Awards for All outcome that “communities are healthier” by improving the uptake of bowel screening among older people with learning disabilities, and congratulates the three local groups on the work that they do and on their successful applications.

*S4M-01364 Ruth Davidson: Congratulations to Patrick McDonald—That the Parliament congratulates Patrick McDonald on winning The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) Entrepreneur of the Year Award; considers that Patrick has shown hard work and tenacity in setting up Superior Catering and Leisure while still a teenager; notes the support that Patrick received from the Glasgow Regeneration Agency, Business Gateway and PSYBT to start his business, and further recognises the employment opportunities that Patrick has created for others in Glasgow.

*S4M-01363 Margaret Mitchell: East Kilbride and District Crime Prevention Panel—That the Parliament acknowledges the ongoing work of the East Kilbride and District Crime Prevention Panel’s Crime Prevention and Community Safety Initiative based in the Princes Square shopping centre in East Kilbride; understands that, through this particular initiative, shoppers and the community have access to information and services relating to crime prevention and community safety in a convenient one-stop shop; further acknowledges that partners in this joint venture include a range of organisations such as Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, the South Lanarkshire Council Joint Problem Solving Unit and Victim Support Scotland; further notes that, in addition to the usual weekly services, each

Thursday from 27 October until 1 December 2011, local constables from Strathclyde Police will be using the unit at Princes Square to engage with local shop owners and management and offer crime prevention and safety advice; considers that the East Kilbride and District Crime Prevention Panel provides a valuable resource in terms of making information and assistance available to both shoppers and shop owners, and hopes that this joint venture will be replicated in other areas to encourage community engagement in preventing crime.

*S4M-01362 Clare Adamson: International Day for Tolerance—That the Parliament recognises 16 November 2011 as International Day for Tolerance; notes that the day, which was established by the UN in 1996, aims to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and to help them understand the effects of intolerance; understands that the day also honours the 1995 UN Year for Tolerance, which asked for a commitment by heads of states and governments to advance human welfare, freedom and progress everywhere, and further acknowledges the day’s aim to encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Fiona McLeod*, Adam Ingram*, Hugh Henry*, James Dornan*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Liam McArthur*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Richard Lyle*, Humza Yousaf*, John Finnie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Mark McDonald*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Graeme Dey*, Margaret Burgess*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-01360 CAB/Macmillan Partnership (lodged on 16 November 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*, Hugh Henry*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Michael McMahon*, Jamie Hepburn*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Neil Findlay*, Mary Fee*, Drew Smith*

S4M-01359 125 Years and Still Going Strong (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jackie Baillie*, Sandra White*, Chic Brodie*, Hugh Henry*, Jamie Hepburn*, Willie Coffey*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret Burgess*

S4M-01356 Scottish Community Jobs Fund (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Christina McKelvie*, Willie Coffey*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Margaret Burgess*, John Mason*

S4M-01355 Former Chairman of the Scottish Dementia Working Group Edward McLaughlin Appointed MBE (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jackie Baillie*, Patricia Ferguson*, Adam Ingram*, Hugh Henry*, Jamie McGrigor*, John Wilson*, Rob Gibson*, Jackson Carlaw*, Christina McKelvie*, Liam McArthur*, Willie Coffey*, Clare Adamson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Mark McDonald*, Margaret Burgess*

S4M-01354 Harry Benson, New York New York (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-01353 Bank of Scotland Foundation’s First Anniversary (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Willie Coffey*, Richard Lyle*, Angus MacDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-01352 Sir Alex Ferguson, 25 Years at Old Trafford (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jamie McGrigor*, Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-01351 Congratulations to Janice MacGilp (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jackson Carlaw*, Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-01346 Housing (lodged on 15 November 2011) Annabel Goldie*

S4M-01340 Commending Petrol and Diesel Watch (lodged on 15 November 2011) Kevin Stewart*

S4M-01339 Research Questions Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Strategy (lodged on 16 November 2011) Jackie Baillie*, Hugh Henry*, John Park*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-01337 Hope Community Garden Project, Cumbernauld (lodged on 15 November 2011) Willie Coffey*

S4M-01333 Parkinson’s UK Research (lodged on 14 November 2011) Willie Coffey*

S4M-01331 Roots of Empathy Scheme (lodged on 14 November 2011) Jackie Baillie*, Linda Fabiani*, Nanette Milne*, Sandra White*, Jamie McGrigor*, Kenneth Gibson*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Murdo Fraser*, John Wilson*, Jackson Carlaw*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, John Lamont*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*

S4M-01330 Foreign Language Assistants in Scotland (lodged on 14 November 2011) Margo MacDonald*

S4M-01326 Homophobic Bullying (lodged on 14 November 2011) Jean Urquhart*

S4M-01325 St Peter’s Episcopal Church Bicentennial (lodged on 14 November 2011) Willie Coffey*

S4M-01324 Stewarton Bowling Club (lodged on 14 November 2011) Adam Ingram*, Hugh Henry*, Jamie McGrigor*, Kenneth Gibson*, George Adam*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, John Lamont*, Jim Hume*, Richard Lyle*, Humza Yousaf*, David Torrance*, Graeme Dey*, Margaret Burgess*

S4M-01319 Tomorrow’s People Arrive in Edinburgh (lodged on 14 November 2011) Willie Coffey*, John Mason*

S4M-01302.1 Tackling Financial Exclusion (lodged on 16 November 2011) James Dornan*, Dennis Robertson*, Christina McKelvie*, Willie Coffey*, Mike MacKenzie*, Paul Wheelhouse*, John Mason*

S4M-01291.1 All Babies Count (lodged on 11 November 2011) John Mason*

S4M-01161 Promising Results for Malaria Vaccine Trial (lodged on 27 October 2011) Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-01099 Communication Saves (lodged on 20 October 2011) Sarah Boyack*

S4M-01067 British Heart Foundation’s Heart Start Event in the Parliament - (lodged on 13 October 2011) Dave Thompson*

S4M-00450 Barnardo’s Scotland, Cut Them Free, Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation in Scotland (lodged on 29 June 2011) Annabel Goldie*

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section G – Bills

New amendments to Bills lodged on 17 November 2011

Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2

Section 1

Patrick Harvie

22 In section 1, page 1, line 11, leave out and insert <, or stirring up, malice and ill-will towards>

Patrick Harvie

23 In section 1, page 1, line 16, leave out and insert <, or stirring up, malice and ill-will towards>

Patrick Harvie

24 In section 1, page 1, line 19, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

25 In section 1, page 1, line 23, leave out and insert

Section 4

Patrick Harvie

26 In section 4, page 3, line 23, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

27 In section 4, page 3, line 38, leave out from to end of line and insert

Section 5

Patrick Harvie

28 In section 5, page 4, line 11, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

29 In section 5, page 4, line 13, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

30 In section 5, page 4, leave out lines 14 and 15

Patrick Harvie

31 In section 5, page 4, line 15, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

32 In section 5, page 4, line 29, after insert <— (i)>

Patrick Harvie

33 In section 5, page 4, line 29, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

34 In section 5, page 4, line 29, at end insert— <(ii) hatred against a group of persons based on their membership (or presumed membership) of a group defined by reference to a thing mentioned in subsection (5A), (iii) hatred against an individual based on the individual’s membership (or presumed membership) of a group defined by reference to a thing mentioned in subsection (5A). (5A) The things referred to in subsection (5)(b)(ii) and (iii) are— (a) colour, (b) race, (c) nationality (including citizenship), (d) ethnic or national origins, (e) sexual orientation, (f) transgender identity, (g) disability.>

Patrick Harvie

34A As an amendment to amendment 34, line 2, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

34B As an amendment to amendment 34, line 5, leave out and insert

Patrick Harvie

35 In section 5, page 4, line 31, at end insert— <( ) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) by virtue of Condition A being satisfied to show that communication of the material took place in the course of a theatrical or other artistic performance or a rehearsal for such a performance.>

After section 5

Patrick Harvie

11A As an amendment to amendment 11, line 3, leave out

and insert

Section 6

Patrick Harvie

36 In section 6, page 4, line 40, at end insert— <( ) “Disability” means physical or mental impairment of any kind.>

Patrick Harvie

37 In section 6, page 5, line 3, leave out <“Religious hatred” means hatred against> and insert <“Malice and ill-will on religious grounds” means malice and ill-will towards>

Patrick Harvie

38 In section 6, page 5, line 9, at end insert— <( ) “Transgender identity” means any of the following— (a) transvestism, (b) transsexualism, (c) intersexuality, (d) having, by virtue of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (c.7), changed gender, (e) any other gender identity that is not standard male or female gender identity.>

Patrick Harvie

39 In section 6, page 5, line 12, after <(4)> insert

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Laid only instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 17 November 2011 and is not subject to any Parliamentary procedure

Act of Sederunt (Lands Valuation Appeal Court) 2011 (SSI 2011/400) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

Committee Reports

For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)

Business Bulletin: Friday 18 November 2011 Section J – Progress of Legislation

For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details).

Bills in Progress

A list of all bills in progress can be accessed by the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx

For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics.

As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. an Executive, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon.

A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2.

Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders.

Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day.

(Ex) = Executive Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill.

Agricultural Holdings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 16 November

Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (Subordinate Legislation Committee) 22 November

Lead committee – Health and Sport

National Library of Scotland Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (Subordinate Legislation Committee) 22 November

Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 2 (Day 1) (Justice Committee) 22 November

Subordinate legislation in progress (date of laying) (Lead Committee)

Affirmative instruments

Lead Committee to report by 22 November 2011

Planning (Listed Buildings) (Amount of Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 [draft] (28 September 2011) (Education and Culture)

Lead Committee to report by 27 November 2011

Aquatic Animal Health (Miscellaneous Modifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 [draft] (3 October 2011) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Lead Committee to report by 2 December 2011

Budget (Scotland) Act 2011 Amendment Order 2011 [draft] (20 October 2011) (Finance)

Lead Committee to report by 12 December 2011

Climate Change (Limits on Carbon Units) (Scotland) Order 2011 [draft] (3 November 2011) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Lead Committee to report by 13 December 2011

Student Fees (Specification) (Scotland) Order 2011 [draft] (4 November 2011) (Education and Culture)

Lead Committee to report by 19 December 2011

London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Advertising and Trading) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 [draft] (10 November 2011) (Health and Sport)

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 [draft] (10 November 2011) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Negative Instruments

Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Subordinate Legislation Committee.

Subject to annulment by 24 November 2011 Lead Committee to report by 21 November 2011

Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 (Saving and Transitional Provisions) Amendment Order 2011 (SSI 2011/348) (30 September 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/349) (30 September 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 27 November 2011 Lead Committee to report by 21 November 2011

Home Energy Assistance Scheme (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/350) (3 October 2011) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Subject to annulment by 1 December 2011 Lead Committee to report by 28 November 2011

Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2011 (SSI 2011/356) (13 October 2011) (Justice)

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2011 (SSI 2011/357) (14 October 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2011 (SI 2011/2439) (19 October 2011) (Health and Sport)

National Health Service Superannuation Scheme etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/364) (25 October 2011) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 5 December 2011 Lead Committee to report by 28 November 2011

Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/365) (27 October 2011) (Justice)

Water Environment (Relevant Enactments and Designation of Responsible Authorities and Functions) (Scotland) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/368) (27 October 2011) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Highlands and Islands Air Services (Scotland) Act 1980 Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/367) (27 October 2011) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 9 December 2011 Lead Committee to report by 5 December 2011

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas (Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/373) (31 October 2011) (Education and Culture)

Planning (Listed Buildings) (Prescribed Form of Notices) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/374) (31 October 2011) (Education and Culture)

Ancient Monument and Archaeological Areas (Applications for Scheduled Monument Consent) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/375) (31 October 2011) (Education and Culture)

Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Buildings in Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/376) (31 October 2011) (Education and Culture)

Historic Environment (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2011 (Saving, Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/377) (31 October 2011) (Education and Culture)

Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/378) (31 October 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Town and Country Planning (Inquiries Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2011 (SSI 2011/379) (31 October 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Submissions Procedure) (Scotland) Revocation Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/380) (31 October 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 (Listed Buildings) (Savings Provisions) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/381) (31 October 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Town and Country Planning (Enforcement of Control) (No.2) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/383) (31 October 2011) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 13 December 2011 Lead committee to report by 5 December 2011

Education (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/389) (4 November 2011) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 16 December 2011 Lead committee to report by 12 December 2011

Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/390) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 19 December 2011 Lead Committee to report by 12 December 2011

National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/392) (10 November 2011) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 20 December 2011 Lead Committee to report by 12 December 2011

Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribe Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/394) (11 November 2011) (Rural Affairs and Environment)

Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/395) (11 November 2011) (Rural Affairs and Environment)