Friday 22 March 2019 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean
Today's Business
Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today.
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Chamber | Seòmar
Meeting of the Parliament
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Committee Meetings
There are no meetings today.
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Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 20 March 2019
Tuesday 26 March 2019
2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Reverend Sally Foster-Fulton, Director, Christian Aid Scotland followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 1 Debate: South of Scotland Enterprise Bill followed by Financial Resolution: South of Scotland Enterprise Bill followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-15906 Maurice Corry: Financial Scam Prevention
Wednesday 27 March 2019
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Communities and Local Government Social Security and Older People followed by Scottish Green Party Debate: Europe followed by Scottish Green Party Debate: Climate followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-16069 Shona Robison: The Impact from Celebrity Endorsements of Diet Products
Thursday 28 March 2019
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S5M-16231 Rhoda Grant: Condemnation of Misogyny, Racism, Harassment and Sexism 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Portfolio Questions Finance, Economy and Fair Work
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followed by Scottish Government Debate: Progressing Towards a Fairer Scotland for Disabled People followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 2 April 2019
2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 1 Debate: Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Changes to Code of Conduct Rule followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Wednesday 3 April 2019
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; Rural Economy followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Thursday 4 April 2019
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions: Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity followed by Stage 1 Debate: Transport (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Transport (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions
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Chamber | Seòmar followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time
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Committees | Comataidhean
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 on the committee hub page. http://www.parliament.scot/business/committees/index.htm
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee 26 March 2019 11th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. Construction and Scotland’s Economy: The Committee will take evidence from-
Soren Kirk Jensen, Senior Policy and Research Advisor, CoST – the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative; Peter Reekie, Chief Executive, Scottish Futures Trust; Mark Dickson, Director of Capital Investment, Scottish Water; David Stewart, Policy Lead, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Graeme Dodds, Director of Operations, Growth and Sales, Jacobs Engineering Group; and then from— Shona Frame, Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP; Gavin Paton, Partner, Burness Paull LLP; Len Bunton, Partner, Bunton Consulting; Stephen Slessor, Operations Director, Infrastructure Scotland, Morrison Construction. 3. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider its response to the proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposal— Geo-Blocking Regulation (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 4. Construction and Scotland’s Economy: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at today's meeting. 5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business The Committee will next meet on 2 April. For further information, contact Alison Walker the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are [email protected] on extension 0131 348 5403.
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee 26 March 2019 11th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1)
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1. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019 [draft] from— Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, Scottish Government; Mark Christie, Policy Officer, Marine Scotland; Joanna Dingwall, Lawyer, Scottish Government. 2. Subordinate legislation: Paul Wheelhouse to move—S5M-16387—That the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee recommends that the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019 [draft] be approved. 3. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider whether the following instrument has been laid under the appropriate procedure— The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/84). 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/84). 5. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Lynn Tullis, on 0131 348 5240 or [email protected].
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 26 March 2019 11th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6, 7, 8 and 9 in private. 2. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider whether the following instrument has been laid under the appropriate procedure and given the appropriate categorisation— Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/80). 3. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc. Amendment Order 2019 [draft]. 4. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/80); Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/95); Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/96). 5. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Chief Forester (Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/92);
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Social Security (Ireland) (Further provision in respect of Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/93); Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 Amendment) (Sanctions and Money-Laundering) (No.2) 2019 (SSI 2019/97). 6. Scottish National Investment Bank Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 7. Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2. 8. Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill : The Committee will consider a draft report on the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2. 9. Report on instruments considered during the third quarter of the parliamentary year 2018-19: The Committee will consider a draft of its third quarterly report for the parliamentary year 2018-19.
Proposed future business The Committee will meet again on Tuesday 2 April. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee at [email protected] or on 0131 348 5212.
Health and Sport Committee 26 March 2019 10th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider whether the following instrument has been given the appropriate categorisation— The Cross-border Health Care (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Cross-border Health Care (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] from— Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, John Brunton, Senior Policy Manager, and John Paterson, Solicitor, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport to move—S5M-16442—That the Health and Sport Committee recommends that the Cross- border Health Care (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] be approved. 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— The National Health Service Superannuation and Pension Schemes (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/46). 5. Scrutiny of NHS Boards - NHS Lanarkshire: The Committee will take evidence from-
Neena Mahal, Chair, Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, Ross McGuffie, Interim Chief Officer, North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Dr Linda Findlay, Medical Director, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Dr Jane Burns, Medical Director, and Heather Knox, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Acute Services, NHS Lanarkshire. 6. Scrutiny of NHS Boards - NHS Lanarkshire (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
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7. Scottish Ambulance Service (in private): The Committee will consider draft follow-up correspondence.
Proposed future business For furtherinformation, contact the Clerk to the Committee, David Cullum on 0131348 5210 or by email [email protected]
Finance and Constitution Committee 27 March 2019 8th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Brexit: The Committee will take evidence from-
Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, David Fleetwood, Head of Intelligence and Analysis for Negotiation, and Ellen Leaver, Head of Negotiation Strategy, Scottish Government.
Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Jim Johnston at [email protected].
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Motions
Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.
Motions and amendments can be published with symbols:
* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate.
Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.
Members' Business motions that have not achieved cross party support
*S5M-16487 Johann Lamont: New Report Calls for More Housing Co-ops in Scotland—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Co-operatives UK report, Shared space – how Scottish housing co-ops build communities; notes that the report identifies significant benefits delivered by co-ops through the key themes of affordability, empowerment, community and stronger social housing; recognises that the report states that Scotland has just 11 registered housing co-ops, compared to 685 across the UK, at a time when 150,000 people are on council house waiting lists; agrees with the report’s findings that the decline of social housing stock in Scotland and parallel rise of the private rented sector has created a major challenge for those looking for affordable homes in the social rented sector; understands that the report highlights the excellent work of West Whitlawburn Housing Co-op, based in the Glasgow region, as an example of a housing co-op creating "a safer estate with warmer, more attractive homes"; notes that the report has recommended an eight-point policy plan to help deliver more housing co-ops, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to encourage more housing co-ops in Scotland in order to create safer and stronger communities that offer affordable rents and more power to tenants. Supported by: David Stewart*, Monica Lennon*, Andy Wightman*, James Kelly*
Other new and altered motions and amendments
*S5M-16503 Rona Mackay: Strathkelvin and Bearsden Schools in the Top 50—That the Parliament congratulates Bearsden Academy, Bishopbriggs Academy, Boclair Academy, Kirkintilloch High School, Lenzie Academy and Turnbull High School, which are all in Strathkelvin and Bearsden, on featuring among the 2019 list of the top 50 state schools in Scotland, and praises all of the staff, pupils and parents on their hard work in achieving what it sees as this fantastic result.
*S5M-16502 Jenny Gilruth: Success for Glenrothes Sporting Talent at Kirkcaldy and Central Fife Sports Council Awards—That the Parliament congratulates all of the sporting talent from Glenrothes who were recognised for their achievements at the Kirkcaldy and Central Fife Sports Council Awards; notes that the Rising Phoenix Ju-Jitsu martial arts club took home the Sports Council Junior/Youth Team Award, and that the Flyers Trampoline Club was a runner-up in the
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same category; further notes that the swimmer, Mark Szaranek, and fencer, Chloe Dickson, were runners-up in the Fife Sport & Leisure Trust Senior Award, and that the dancer, Tiyan Shek, and baton twirler, Maia MacLenan, were runners-up in the Youth Volunteer Award category, and wishes the finalists the best of luck with in their sporting fields in the future. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16501 Jenny Gilruth: Cadham Pharmacy Wins Health Promotion Award—That the Parliament congratulates Cadham Pharmacy Health Centre in Glenrothes on winning the Health Promotion Award at the highly esteemed Scotland Pharmacist Awards recently; notes that the awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of pharmacists, counter assistants, technicians and contractors, as well as suppliers, policy makers and influential figures across Scotland; understands that Maree Ferguson, who works at Cadham Pharmacy, also received the Pharmacist of the Year award; congratulates her on this recognition, and wishes everyone at Cadham Pharmacy continued success in the future. Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16500 Jenny Gilruth: Annalene Coyle Prepares for Ultra Marathon—That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of Annalene Coyle from Glenrothes who is preparing for a 150-mile ultra-marathon across the Sahara Desert in April 2019 to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland; understands that Annalene signed up to the Marathon des Sables in honour of her father’s memory after his passing in July 2018 as a result of vascular dementia; believes that, despite only running for a year, Annalene has focused all of her energy into training for the epic adventure by taking on three single-day ultra-marathons, which is the equivalent of six marathons, as well as weight training and yoga; praises Annalene for raising money for Alzheimer Scotland, which is a charity that helps families living with dementia and where the money given is not just for research, and wishes Annalene the very best of luck with her ultra-marathon and in her future fundraising efforts. Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16499 Rachael Hamilton: STV Investment in Creative Industries—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by STV, in association with the Royal Television Society, to invest in the future skills base of the creative industries in Scotland through a bursary scheme for 10 talented students from diverse and lower income backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in journalism or television production and are attending a Scottish university; understands that each student will receive annual bursary funding of £1,000 for the duration of the degree alongside work placements, mentoring, networking opportunities and industry insight sessions; notes that the scheme hopes to have 50 students who have benefited from the investment within five years, and encourages eligible students to apply for this great opportunity. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Johnstone*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Bill Bowman*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Murdo Fraser*, Miles Briggs*, Maurice Golden*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Annie Wells*, Alexander Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison Harris*
*S5M-16498 Angus MacDonald: HippFest 2019—That the Parliament welcomes HippFest 2019, which is to be held at the Bo’ness Hippodrome from 20 to 24 March; understands that it will be Scotland’s first silent film festival and will feature events, screenings, new commissions and workshops; notes that there will also be live music and storytelling by national and international musicians and performers; believes that the programme is a mix of rare, recently re-discovered and classic films, with live accompaniment; understands that it will also revive the tradition of the "film explainer", who is part narrator/part actor; congratulates the Falkirk Community Trust
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on organising the festival under the direction of Alison Strauss, with support from Falkirk Council, FilmHub Scotland, Creative Scotland and Visit Falkirk; believes that, by bringing together a programme of films and events, which it hopes will attract cinema-lovers and silent film enthusiasts from across the world to Bo’ness and the surrounding areas, this will further secure what it sees as the Falkirk area’s status as a growing and flourishing place of diverse and varied tourism; looks forward to HippFest, which it believes will be a success, and wishes the organisers the very best for this year's and future festivals. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16497 Annie Wells: Crossroads Youth and Community Association—That the Parliament congratulates Crossroads Youth and Community Association on receiving a £76,886 grant the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver its youth work service in the Greater Gorbals for people affected by adverse childhood experiences, and acknowledges that the activities will focus on the outdoors, including day and residential trips and evening sessions, with the aim of improving mental and physical wellbeing. Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne*, Peter Chapman*, Bill Bowman*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Maurice Golden*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16496 Angus MacDonald: National Lottery Donates £64 Million to Falkirk District Over 25 Years—That the Parliament celebrates the last 25 years of National Lottery funding given to organisations and charities in Falkirk district, which totals £64 million; understands that lottery grants first started being awarded in 1994 and have provided valuable funding in the area since then; notes that the first National Lottery grant for the area was £520,000 in May 1995 to Grangemouth Stadium, which paid for upgrades, with the largest grant in the district being £25 million for The Helix project, which has transformed the landscape between Grangemouth and Falkirk into a thriving environmental community and providing a home for the world-renowned Kelpies; considers that these projects, and funding grants from the National Lottery, are vital to ensuring communities can realise their wants and needs to make their areas better, including the provision of funding for local volunteer groups, work experience initiatives and working with disadvantaged children and vulnerable people to tackle social isolation and provide opportunities where there may have been little before; thanks the National Lottery for its continued support of groups and organisations within Falkirk district, and looks forward to hearing of more funding being granted in its communities in the near future. Supported by: Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16495 Annie Wells: Epilepsy Scotland to Establish Glasgow Youth Group—That the Parliament congratulates Epilepsy Scotland on receiving £49,269 from the National Lottery Community Fund to establish a group in Glasgow for young people with epilepsy that will provide a varied social programme of sporting, outdoor and cultural activities and residential trips; believes that it will also offer one-to-one and group support sessions and workshops on topics such as higher education, employment, drugs and alcohol awareness, and relationships, and sends its best wishes to all involved with this work. Supported by: Bill Bowman*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Bill Kidd*, Maurice Golden*, Alison Harris*, Alison Johnstone*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Margaret Mitchell*, Alexander Stewart*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*
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*S5M-16494 Annie Wells: YoMo Glasgow—That the Parliament congratulates YoMo Glasgow on receiving £67,695 from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its Youth Health Champions project, which is a volunteering opportunity that will aim to allow young people to have a voice in their community to discuss health-based issues and will use a peer education approach to health promotion, in which its service users will promote health-enhancing change among their peers, and wishes it success with this work. Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Maurice Golden*, Bill Bowman*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Alexander Stewart*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16493 Annie Wells: Beatroute Arts—That the Parliament congratulates Beatroute Arts on receiving a £69,300 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver youth sessions for young people in Balornock and Barmulloch, Glasgow, and believes that the sessions will enable the young people to partake in music workshops and other creative activities such as gardening, arts and crafts, drama and cookery, while also providing free space and time for young people to socialise. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Peter Chapman*, Bill Kidd*, Bill Bowman*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Alison Harris*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry*, Alexander Stewart*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16492 Annie Wells: SiMY Community Development Receives £97,334—That the Parliament congratulates SiMY Community Development on receiving £97,334 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a programme of activities for young people age eight to 24 from Townhead and surrounding areas, providing opportunities for outdoor activities, creative arts, educational support, volunteering and community projects, and considers that these will help young people build resilience and coping skills, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, learn new skills and gain new experiences.
*S5M-16491 Michelle Ballantyne: Rosemary Oberlander Recognised by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society—That the Parliament congratulates Rosemary Oberlander on being awarded a certificate of merit by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society in recognition of her significant contribution to horticulture and gardening in Scotland; acknowledges that, in the seven years that she served as the Chair of North Berwick in Bloom, the town won Beautiful Scotland’s highest award, the Rose Bowl, on three occasions; notes that Rosemary stood down from this role in 2018, and wishes her all the best in her endeavours. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Margaret Mitchell*, Bill Bowman*, Alexander Stewart*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Bill Kidd*, Alison Harris*
*S5M-16490 Sandra White: SiMY Community Development Lottery Success—That the Parliament congratulates SiMY Community Development, which is based in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, on its success in securing £97,334 from the most recent Young Start funding programme delivered by the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a programme of activities for young people aged eight to 24 from Townhead and the surrounding areas, providing opportunities for outdoor activities, creative arts, educational support, volunteering and community projects; commends the aims of the programme to help young people build resilience and coping skills, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, learn new skills and gain new experiences, and wishes the staff, volunteers and service users at SiMY Community Development continued success.
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Supported by: Annie Wells*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16489 James Kelly: Grow 73 to Develop Rutherglen Community Garden—That the Parliament congratulates Grow 73, which is in Rutherglen, on acquiring three dormant bowling greens to develop a community garden; notes that this follows a community asset transfer under a 15-year lease; acknowledges the group's dedication to improving the environment for everyone to enjoy through community participation, and wishes it every success with this project and its other endeavours. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16488 Finlay Carson: Queen of the South FC Celebrates 100th Birthday—That the Parliament congratulates Queen of the South FC on turning 100 years old; understands that it was on 21 March 1919 that the first meeting was held to discuss the merger of three already formed Dumfries clubs becoming Queen of the South; notes that the club has won three division two league championships as well as the Scottish Challenge Cup, and reached the Scottish Cup Final in 2008 which resulted in the club qualifying for Europe; welcomes the continued positive role that the club plays in the communities in and around Dumfries and across the region; encourages local residents to show support for their local team, and wishes the club's current manager Gary Naysmith, the players, chairman, board, staff and everyone associated with the club all the best for the rest of the season and for the future. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Peter Chapman*, Bill Bowman*, Murdo Fraser*, Colin Smyth*, Annie Wells*, Richard Lyle*, Monica Lennon*, Joan McAlpine*, David Torrance*, Liz Smith*, Oliver Mundell*, Alison Harris*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liam McArthur*, Bill Kidd*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16486 Maureen Watt: RSPB DolphinFest 2019—That the Parliament welcomes RSPB DolphinFest 2019, which will be Aberdeen’s first dolphin festival and takes place from 25 to 28 April; understands that the event, which is being organised by RSPB Scotland and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the ScottishPower Foundation, will take advantage of the city's scenic dolphin viewing sights, such as the Torry Battery, to raise awareness of the threats facing marine life and how people can play a role in protecting the country's beautiful wildlife; acknowledges that it will include a launch at the Beach Ballroom that will feature the guest speaker, Doug Allan, a science day at the University of Aberdeen’s zoology museum, a family fun day at Duthie Park and the event, Take Action at Torry Battery, which will aim to give people an exciting opportunity to see a range of north-east wildlife; congratulates the organisers, funders, supporters, participants and volunteers involved with the project, and sends its best wishes for a successful festival. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Sandra White*, Liam McArthur*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Jenny Gilruth*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16485 Liam McArthur: Scotland Retains Calcutta Cup—That the Parliament congratulates the Scotland rugby team on retaining the Calcutta Cup after an extraordinary performance against England in the final match of the Six Nations Championship; recognises that this achievement was the result of an incredible fightback with Scotland scoring five tries in the second half of the match; notes that the game resulted in the most-ever points in a drawn match in the history of the championship; recognises the hard work that has been put in from the entire team at Scottish Rugby throughout the championship, and wishes the team the very best as it begins preparations for the World Cup in Japan in September 2019.
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Supported by: Liz Smith*, Jackson Carlaw*, Murdo Fraser*, Stuart McMillan*, Monica Lennon*, Annie Wells*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16484 Bill Bowman: Dundee Cartoonist's Work to be Displayed at ComicCon Event— That the Parliament recognises the seven-decade career of the Dundonian cartoonist, Ian Kennedy, who will appear at this year’s Dunfermline ComicCon; understands that Ian began his career as an illustrator with DC Thomson Media in 1949 and has since worked on titles including Commando, Starblazer and The Hotspur; recognises Ian's dedication to his field and considers him a role model for younger artists, and looks forward to seeing his work displayed at the event. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Liz Smith*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Alison Harris*, Tom Mason*, Margaret Mitchell*, Peter Chapman*, Murdo Fraser*, Annie Wells*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16483 Alexander Stewart: Dunfermline High School Pupils Secure £3,000 for Choices Dunfermline—That the Parliament welcomes the news that two Dunfermline High School S3 pupils have secured £3,000 for Choices Dunfermline; congratulates Leah Burgess and Malala Bibi on winning the 2019 Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Grand Final at their school; notes that they were judged by the local Rotary Club and the Carnegie Trust and successfully won the money for the Dunfermline charity, which supports people facing an unplanned pregnancy or who may be seeking support following a miscarriage or termination; believes that every S3 pupil at Dunfermline High School took part in the initiative in December 2018, which was arranged by the YPI Scotland; notes that the initiative encourages pupils to identify the needs of their local community, to spend time with the charity that they believe best addresses those issues and to present a compelling case for why they should receive a donation, and commends the YPI and all the students on their outstanding and magnanimous work. R Supported by: Bill Bowman*, Tom Mason*, Liz Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Annie Wells*, Murdo Fraser*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16482 Alexander Stewart: Inverkeithing High School Pupils Secure £3,000 for Aberdour Day Care Centre—That the Parliament congratulates four Inverkeithing High School pupils who have successfully completed a competition to secure £3,000 for Aberdour Day Care Centre; understands that S4 students, Hannah Marriott, Chloe Rowlands, Millie McKinlay and Sophie Boxall, competed with fellow pupils in their year to demonstrate the impact that £3,000 would have on their chosen charity; believes that the project is arranged by the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland, which encourages pupils to identify the needs of their local community, to spend time with the charity that they believe best addresses those issues, and to present a compelling case of why they should receive such a donation, and commends the YPI and all four students on their outstanding and magnanimous work. Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Annie Wells*, Tom Mason*, Liz Smith*, Bill Bowman*, Alison Harris*, Jeremy Balfour*, Murdo Fraser*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Maurice Golden*, Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16481 David Torrance: Care and Share Companionship, Kirkcaldy—That the Parliament commends the Kirkcaldy charity, Care and Share Companionship, which has been recently formed by Teresa Naylor and aims to help alleviate isolation, which is the main cause of depression among older people; notes that the charity will provide one-to-one companionship for people seeking friendship and plans to form social groups; recognises the positive impact that charities such as this can have, and wishes Care and Share Companionship all the very best. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Jenny Gilruth*
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*S5M-16480 Jeremy Balfour: World Down's Syndrome Day—That the Parliament welcomes 21 March 2019 as World Down’s Syndrome Day; notes that the event celebrates the lives of people with the condition and campaigns to ensure that they enjoy the same opportunities and freedoms as everybody else; understands that, this year, everyone is being encouraged to support the Lots of Socks campaign; acknowledges this year’s socks were designed by Sam Asaad, from Iraq, who has a brother, Arya, with the condition; believes that, to ensure that society is inclusive and accessible for everyone, it is important for a range of different partners to work together, and considers that initiatives such as this awareness day are important as they can help to create solutions. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Edward Mountain*, Liam McArthur*, Jenny Marra*, Richard Lyle*, Iain Gray*, Stuart McMillan*, Emma Harper*, Tom Mason*, Sandra White*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, James Kelly*, Bill Bowman*, Mark Griffin*, Donald Cameron*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Monica Lennon*, Margaret Mitchell*, Pauline McNeill*, Alison Harris*, Murdo Fraser*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Colin Smyth*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16479 Annie Wells: Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness in Glasgow—That the Parliament congratulates Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign, which promotes breast cancer awareness in Glasgow; understands that Asda is running a campaign to encourage shoppers to "Be Your Breast Friend" and take the Pink Pledge to check their breasts regularly, and notes that, as part of the campaign for Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now, which have been raising awareness and funding to tackle breast cancer for more than 20 years, Asda colleagues in Govan, Maryhill, Parkhead, Robroyston, Toryglen and Blantyre have been encouraging more women to be breast aware through a number of fun pink surprises in store. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Tom Mason*, Alexander Stewart*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Edward Mountain*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Colin Beattie*, Richard Lyle*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Margaret Mitchell*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Bowman*, Monica Lennon*, Sandra White*, Alison Harris*, Maurice Golden*
*S5M-16478 Jackie Baillie: Dumbarton Youth Charity, Y Sort It—That the Parliament congratulates the Dumbarton-based charity, Y Sort It, on winning the Youth Participation category at the YouthLink Scotland Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards; congratulates Lyndsey Coleman, who is a youth worker with the group, on being nominated as the Youth Worker of the Year; believes that the charity does important work that affects the lives of many young people, and wishes it well. Supported by: Annie Wells*, Stuart McMillan*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-16477 Jackie Baillie: District Nurse, Margaret McCairn —That the Parliament congratulates Margaret McCairn on receiving the Jean Lochhead Campbell Student Nursing Award from the University of West Scotland; applauds Margaret on her hard work and dedication as a district nurse in Helensburgh; recognises her professionalism and commitment, and thanks her for caring for the community. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Stuart McMillan*, Edward Mountain*, Anas Sarwar*, Bill Kidd*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Monica Lennon*
*S5M-16476 Alison Harris: Forth Valley Schools and Teacher Nominated for Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the chemistry teacher, Katie Sharp, from Denny High School, on being shortlisted for the 2019 Scottish Education Awards; understands that Katie, who runs the school’s STEM club, has received a nomination for the coveted Teacher of the Year Award, which recognises teachers who "bring learning to life"; congratulates Larbert High School, which has
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been nominated in the Parents as Partners in Learning category for its pioneering work with parents; further congratulates St Mungo’s High School in Falkirk, which has been nominated for a Digital Learning and Teaching award, and notes that this year’s Scottish Education Awards will take place on 5 June at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Jeremy Balfour*, Annie Wells*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Tom Mason*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Bowman*, Angus MacDonald*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Monica Lennon*, Maurice Golden*
*S5M-16475 Alexander Stewart: Clackmannan's First Public Access Defibrillator—That the Parliament welcomes the news that the first public access defibrillator for Clackmannan is now operational; acknowledges that the life-saving equipment was installed on the walls of the Main Street pharmacy on 14 March 2019; notes that it was purchased by the Clackmannan Development Trust, which was given guidance by Saline First Responders regarding its use, following a £2,400 fundraising drive that included crowdfunding, collection tins in shops, raffles at Clackmannan Primary School and numerous other events and personal donations, and commends the development trust and all involved with these efforts. Supported by: Bill Bowman*, Bill Kidd*, Margaret Mitchell*, Miles Briggs*, Annie Wells*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison Harris*, Tom Mason*, Jeremy Balfour*, Murdo Fraser*, Maurice Golden*
*S5M-16474 Stuart McMillan: Able2Sail at Special Olympics 2019—That the Parliament congratulates Jamie Kearns and Darren McGregor who have been awarded bronze medals in sailing at the Special Olympics, Shannon McGhee and Laura Carrick who came 4th and Michael Kelly and Lewis Nicholson who came 5th in Abu Dhabi; notes that they are all members of the Able2Sail youth forum; understands that Able2Sail, a volunteer-run charity, provides voyages for disabled and non-disabled people, based in the Kip Marina in the Greenock and Inverclyde constituency; considers that Able2Sail has inspired these young people in their passion for sailing, and wishes all athletes and everyone connected with Able2Sail every success in the future.
*S5M-16470 Alexander Burnett: Aberdeenshire West Father Builds His Own Boat for Children's Charity Challenge—That the Parliament commends Peter Rhodes for beginning his construction of a craft to brave the dangers of the Atlantic Ocean as he aims to become the first person to complete a row across the ocean in a self-made boat; notes that he aims to raise £50,000 for the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital following its staff playing a significant role in 2018 in saving his newborn son's life, who was later flown to Glasgow for emergency heart surgery; understands that the money is being raised through the Grampian Health Board Endowment Fund, which will be used to provide additional amenities for the children’s hospital's patients and staff, as well as to fund research and equipment, and wishes Peter good luck as he looks ahead to his 2,000-mile nautical challenge in a year's time. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Bill Bowman*, Peter Chapman*, Margaret Mitchell*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Murdo Fraser*, Maurice Golden*, Alexander Stewart*, Alison Harris*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S5M-16451 Fulton MacGregor: The Mad Batter Bakery and Coffee Shop, Coatbridge—That the Parliament congratulates The Mad Batter Bakery and Coffee Shop, which is in Coatbridge, on being shortlisted in the south west region Bakery of the Year category at the 9th Scottish Independent Retail Awards, which will take place on 9 April 2019 at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel; praises its owners, Graeme Neil and David Frame, and the staff, on their hard work, which has helped create the shop's unique and innovative bakery products; believes that the nomination is
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Motions | Gluasadan recognition of the determination of Graeme and David, who opened the business less than 18 months ago, to create a niche service in the area, and wishes everyone an enjoyable evening at the ceremony and the very best with their endeavours. Supported by: David Torrance*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Jenny Gilruth*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S5M-16473 Rona Mackay: Celebrating an Inspirational Centenarian from Kirkintilloch (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*
S5M-16472 Bill Bowman: Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group Receives Funding (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Annie Wells*, Alison Harris*, Jeremy Balfour*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16471 Alexander Stewart: People's Postcode Lottery Award for RSPB Scotland's Corn Buntings in the Community Project (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Annie Wells*, Alison Harris*, Jeremy Balfour*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16469 Miles Briggs: Good Causes in Lothian Receive Postcode Lottery Funding (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Annie Wells*, Alison Harris*, Jeremy Balfour*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16468 Kenneth Gibson: Forced Live Organ Extraction in China (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Bob Doris*, Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16467 Gil Paterson: St Euan's Primary School's Reducing Plastic Waste Initiative (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Angela Constance*, Jenny Gilruth*
S5M-16465 Bill Kidd: Calls for Peace in Kashmir (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16464 Angela Constance: Aquaculture Learner of the Year Award Winners (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16463 Angela Constance: Annie Lord Recognised for Riverbank Nature Art Work in Almond Valley (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16462 Angela Constance: Creation of Six New Jobs at Lareine Engineering of Livingston (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
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S5M-16461 Angela Constance: Award Recognition for Local Hero, Dylan Cathcart (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16460 Colin Smyth: Annan Solutions Team Opens its Doors (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: David Stewart*
S5M-16459 Neil Findlay: Mary-Denise McKernan Retires from Carers of West Lothian (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*
S5M-16458 Bill Bowman: Dundee Youth Work Charity Wins Award (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16457 Bill Bowman: Innovation Award for Dundee Firm's Lead Role in Diabetes Care (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16455 Bill Bowman: Ball Raises More Than £35,000 for Tayside Children's Hospital (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16454 Michelle Ballantyne: Dunbar on Air (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Annie Wells*, Alison Harris*, Jeremy Balfour*, Maurice Golden*
S5M-16453 Michelle Ballantyne: Zoey Grahame, Success at Hairdressers and Therapists Awards (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16452 Kenneth Gibson: Recognition and Remembrance of Paul Scott (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Bob Doris*, Jenny Gilruth*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16450 Margaret Mitchell: Weigh to Go (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16449 Christine Grahame: Clovenfords Primary Pupils are Euroquiz Champions (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16448 Sandra White: People's Postcode Lottery Supporting Loretto Care's Green Fingers Project in Maryhill (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16447 Gordon Lindhurst: Safe Families for Children Wins Centre for Social Justice Award (lodged on 20 March 2019)
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New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16446 Emma Harper: Criffel Receives Funding Boost (lodged on 20 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16444 Fulton MacGregor: Lottery Funding for Arthur’s Group (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16443 Fulton MacGregor: Kier Construction Working with British Heart Foundation (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16441 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Dufftown and District Pipe Band 70th Anniversary (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16440 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Windswept Brewing Wins BeerX Awards (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16439 Gordon MacDonald: Paul Henderson Scott (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Joan McAlpine*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16438 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Destany Robertson on Boxing Gold (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16431 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Celebrating Difference (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16429 David Torrance: Levenmouth Academy Wins Rotary Club Quiz (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16428 Clare Adamson: Awards for All Success for Love and Light Recovery (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16427 David Torrance: Fife College Students' Association (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16426 Clare Adamson: Awards for All Success for Lanarkshire Carers Centre Ltd (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
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S5M-16425 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Success for Glencassels Community Development Project (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16424 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Awards for All Success for Motherwell Floral Art Club (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16423 Liam Kerr: First Steam Train at Ferryhill for Nearly 20 Years (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16421 John Mason: Reversing Gender Stereotypes in Jobs (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16419 Bill Bowman: Abertay University Video Games Degrees Ranked Best in Europe (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16418 Neil Findlay: Success for West Lothian College Cookery Students (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16417 Neil Findlay: Sky's Women in Tech Programme (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16416 Neil Findlay: CRT Marks its 20th Anniversary (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16415 Bill Bowman: Dundee Woman Named Scotland's Youth Worker of the Year (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16414 Alexander Stewart: Sensory Garden for Autism in Cowdenbeath (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16413 Jeremy Balfour: Caledonian Brewery's 150th Anniversary (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16412 Alexander Stewart: Rosyth-based Royal Navy Reserve Crew Helps Homeless Charity Initiative (lodged on 19 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16411 Liam McArthur: Jack Norquoy Wins Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament of the Year Award (lodged on 19 March 2019)
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New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16410 David Stewart: The Scottish Cot Death Trust (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Pauline McNeill*, Gil Paterson*
S5M-16409 Sandra White: Community-led Cycle Village Proposal for Yorkhill and Kelvingrove (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16406 Michelle Ballantyne: Mind the Music Scheme (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16405 Michelle Ballantyne: Deena Wren Wins Learning Professional Award (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16403 Tavish Scott: Shetland Young Musicians of the Year 2019 (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16402 Claudia Beamish: Greta Thunberg Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16401 Willie Rennie: Cupar Youth Café Shortlisted for National Award (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16400 Gordon MacDonald: Improvement of Inpatient Paediatrics at St John’s Hospital (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16399 Finlay Carson: 40th Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16398 Monica Lennon: Stonehouse Girlguides Period Poverty Campaign (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16397 Emma Harper: Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's Dog Park (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16392 Liz Smith: The House of Bruar, Foodhall of the Year (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
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S5M-16391 Anas Sarwar: Standing in Solidarity with New Zealand (lodged on 18 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16389 Colin Beattie: Paradykes Primary's Nurturing School Award (lodged on 15 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16388 Gordon MacDonald: The Community Help and Advice Initiative, Wester Hailes (lodged on 15 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16386 Colin Beattie: Pinkie Farm Convenience Store Wins Chilled Retailer Award (lodged on 15 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16385 Shona Robison: MS Support Service in Dundee (lodged on 15 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16384 Alison Johnstone: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (lodged on 15 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16383 Bill Kidd: Congratulations to Drumchapel High School (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16382 Michelle Ballantyne: Cringletie House Hotel Work Experience (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16381 Michelle Ballantyne: Reece Holmes and Romilly Aikman Raise Money for Comic Relief (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16380 Iain Gray: 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16379 Jackie Baillie: Irene Stewart Named Employee of the Year (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16378 John Mason: Scotland’s Falling Birth Rate (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16376 Stuart McMillan: Greenock Scout Receives Bravery Award at Request of Bear Grylls (lodged on 15 March 2019)
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New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16375 Liam McArthur: Malawi Flooding Crisis (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16374 Jenny Gilruth: Home Start Glenrothes Turns 21 (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16373 Jenny Gilruth: Blair Hendry Encouraging Apprenticeships (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16372 Jenny Gilruth: New Parkinson’s Café Planned (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16371 Jenny Gilruth: Danceathon Raises Funds for Woodside Court (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16370 Jenny Gilruth: Mia Martin Artistic Talent Recognised (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16369 Peter Chapman: CLAN Inverurie Fundraiser (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16368 Peter Chapman: Youngsters Dig Deep to Help with Orchard Creation (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16366 Maurice Corry: Twechar Community Action (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16363 Peter Chapman: Donation for Defibrillator in Banffshire Community (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16361 Ross Greer: Douglas and Bearsden Academy Teams EYP Success (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16360 James Kelly: Fernhill Seniors Club 50th Anniversary (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16358 Rona Mackay: Congratulating Allwyn Crawford from Tennis Aces on Award Nomination (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
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S5M-16354 Jeremy Balfour: 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16353 Sandra White: Business Award Success for Cassiopeia and Petscetera (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16352 Claudia Beamish: Remembering Mr New Lanark, Jim Arnold (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16351 Tavish Scott: SIC Youth Services Youth Work Team of the Year 2019 (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16345 Mark McDonald: North East Sensory Services Receives National Lottery Community Funding (lodged on 14 March 2019) New Support: Gil Paterson*
S5M-16272 Ruth Maguire: Donna Anderson and the North Ayrshire Year of the Young People Ambassadors (lodged on 12 March 2019) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-16258 John Finnie: Earl of Forfar (lodged on 11 March 2019) New Support: Alison Johnstone*
S5M-16231 Rhoda Grant: Condemnation of Misogyny, Racism, Harassment and Sexism (lodged on 08 March 2019) New Support: Colin Smyth*, Annie Wells*
S5M-16069 Shona Robison: The Impact from Celebrity Endorsements of Diet Products (lodged on 27 February 2019) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*
S5M-15976 Fulton MacGregor: Give Them Time (lodged on 22 February 2019) New Support: Monica Lennon*, Mark McDonald*
S5M-15928 Clare Adamson: Barnardo's Lanarkshire Celebrating Success (lodged on 20 February 2019) New Support: Keith Brown*
S5M-15906 Maurice Corry: Financial Scam Prevention (lodged on 19 February 2019) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, David Stewart*, Tavish Scott*
S5M-15746 Miles Briggs: Parkinson's in Scotland (lodged on 06 February 2019)
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New Support: Ross Greer*
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Written Questions
Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".
Government Initiated Questions are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.
Government initiated questions lodged on 21 March 2019
S5W-22315 Angus MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the appeal by INEOS FPS Ltd against a SEPA Notice of Variation to the Kinneil Terminal permit.
Written questions lodged on 21 March 2019
S5W-22237 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on disability assistance, whether it plans to produce a list of the types of supporting information that will be considered and, if so, whether this will be inclusive rather than exhaustive. S5W-22240 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on disability assistance, what consideration it has given to a person electing to apply under a system of automatic entitlement to assistance. S5W-22242 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on disability assistance, with regard to duration of awards, what mechanism it will use to agree a timeframe to consider the impact of a condition where a person has a fluctuating condition. S5W-22243 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on disability assistance, with regard to duration of awards, how it defines "significant development milestones" and the conditions under which these would occur, and which of these would require children to be reviewed in exception to the rule that it will introduce a "rolling award". S5W-22244 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on disability assistance, with regard to duration of awards, what mechanism it will use to determine whether a person is likely to have a significant change in their needs in order to set a review point, and whether a person will be entitled to request a re-determination of the decision to set a review point in isolation. S5W-22245 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on disability assistance, whether access to accessible vehicle leases and equipment will be maintained in the event of a continuing payment being (a) reduced, (b) stopped, (c) subject to a challenge or re- determination and (d) awaiting a determination from the First-tier Tribunal, and whether the value of the access would be non-recoverable. S5W-22281 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government what its original target was for the growth in exportingfor 2010-17, expressed in (a) percentage terms and (b) value; what the actual figures were and, if the target was not met, (i) for what reason and (ii) what lessons it has learned. S5W-22284 Daniel Johnson: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the volume of (a) food and (b) clothing that is discarded from commercial premises each year. S5W-22285 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-21307 by the Lord Advocate on 11 February 2019, how many cases have been reported each year to (a) the Death Certification Review Service and (b) its predecessor organisations; how many were subsequently referred to the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit, and how many post mortems were instructed by the Crown.
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S5W-22288 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-21307 by the Lord Advocate on 11 February 2019, what (a) internal and (b) external evaluation it used to support the assertion that "the system works well". S5W-22289 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-21304 by Humza Yousaf on 26 February 2019, how many times the Lord Advocate has used his discretionary powers each year under the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016, also broken down by how many times this was in relation to a death abroad in suspicious circumstances. S5W-22290 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-21302 by Humza Yousaf on 26 February 2019, once a body is repatriated, under what circumstances a fiscal will instruct a local enquiry to be carried out to clarify how a person died. S5W-22291 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers to questions S5W-21302 and S5W-21303 by Humza Yousaf on 26 February 2019, what its position is on expanding the role of the family liaison officers beyond the duty to communicate with family and relatives when a Police Scotland investigation is required, including by (a) providing assistance with liaison with foreign jurisdictions and (b) offering other ongoing support. S5W-22292 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers to questions S5W-21305 and S5W-21308 by Humza Yousaf on 26 February 2019, although it has no power to provide consular assistance, what (a) financial and (b) other support it can offer to help the families (i) emotionally and practically and (ii) in meeting repatriation, translation, transport and other costs. S5W-22295 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-21305 by Humza Yousaf on 26 February 2019, how devolved services could be improved across the public and voluntary sector to provide better support for these families. S5W-22300 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22087 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, what the working age client data was. S5W-22301 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government how many jobs will be (a) directly and (b) indirectly lost because of the Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) remote towers project, also broken down by the total value in salaries lost, and what the economic impact will be on each community affected. S5W-22302 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out an islands impact assessment of the Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) remote towers project and, if so, whether it will publish the findings. S5W-22304 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22100 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, whether the DWP advised during discussions that change would threaten eligibility for reserved passported benefits and, if so, on what date. S5W-22305 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22099 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, what evidence it received that demonstrated that changing the qualifying periods for disability assistance would cause people entitled to disability assistance to experience "confusion and disruption"; who provided this advice, and whether it will publish it. S5W-22306 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22047 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, for what reason its social security position papers and consultation on disability assistance do not detail, or refer to, its plans for a Scottish version of Disability Living Allowance for people over 65. S5W-22307 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22046 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, how many of the older people included
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Questions | Ceistean in the estimate are Attendance Allowance cases (a) with entitlement and (b) in payment, and whether older people who are entitled to but not receiving Attendance Allowance will be transferred to disability assistance for older people. S5W-22308 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22046 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, for what reason the estimate is lower than the August 2018 Scotland Attendance Allowance (a) cases with entitlement caseload of 146,201 and (b) case in payment caseload of 126,200. S5W-22309 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22077 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 March 2019, how any remaining working age Disability Living Allowance cases will be handled for the purposes of transfer; what form of disability assistance these cases will be transferred to, and at what stage of the process these cases will be transferred from 2021. S5W-22310 Claudia Beamish: To ask the Scottish Government whether there is a dedicated website for the Seaweed Review Group and, if not, whether it will consider creating one. S5W-22311 Claudia Beamish: To ask the Scottish Government what the remit of the Seaweed Review Group is, and (a) where and (b) how regularly its meeting minutes and information on its actions and visits will be made public. S5W-22313 Iain Gray: To ask the Scottish Government what the timetable is for introducing a guaranteed minimum income linked to the Real Living Wage for students in (a) further and (b) higher education. S5W-22314 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work on 19 March 2019 (Official Report, c. 21) that "we are about to launch our exports strategy", by what date this strategy will be published. S5W-22316 Mary Fee: To ask the Scottish Government how best practice regarding social media use and mental health can be shared with all schools to support minimum standards. S5W-22317 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Law Commission paper, Report on Moveable Transactions; what plans it has to launch a consultation based on the findings, and what assessment it has made of the impact that restrictions in the law regarding these transactions have had on businesses. S5W-22319 Michelle Ballantyne: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22113 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 21 March 2019, how much its legal directorate has spent on legal fees relating to social security. S5W-22320 Michelle Ballantyne: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-22113 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 21 March 2019, whether it will provide a breakdown of the £64,531.05 paid by the Social Security Directorate. S5W-22321 Johann Lamont: To ask the Scottish Government by what date survivors of childhood abuse in care, who might not live long enough to apply to the statutory financial redress scheme, will be able to apply for advancement payments. S5W-22322 Rona Mackay: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent figures for the average Band D Council Tax bill in (a) Scotland, (b) England and (c) Wales. S5W-22323 Rona Mackay: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent figures for spending per person on enterprise and economic development in (a) Scotland, (b) England and (c) Wales. S5W-22324 Rona Mackay: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent figures for the number of (a) police officers and (b) prison service staff per 100,000 people in (i) Scotland and (ii) England and Wales. S5W-22325 Rona Mackay: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent figures for the number of (a) court staff and (b) prosecutors per 100,000 people in (i) Scotland and (ii) England and Wales.
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S5W-22326 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS patients have been treated in private hospitals in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board. S5W-22327 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government how much has been paid to NHS consultants for Waiting List Initiative work in each of the last five years, also broken down by NHS board. S5W-22329 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government what contact it has had with the Malawi Government following the recent cyclone, and how it can encourage people to support the relief effort. S5W-22330 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government how aid from Scotland is being deployed in Malawi. S5W-22331 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent cyclone, whether it has plans to increase the aid it offers to Malawi, and how it can ensure that this is spent on immediate relief measures to provide food, medicine and shelter. S5W-22332 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government what medium- to long-term help it can provide to help people in Malawi who have lost their home following the recent cyclone.
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Amendments
New amendments to Bills lodged on 21 March 2019
Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2
Section 1
Alex Rowley
53 In section 1, page 1, line 6, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
54 In section 1, page 1, line 7, at end insert— <(1A) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations change the target year if they receive a report from the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel under section (Scottish fuel poverty advisory panel)(4) advising that the target will not be met.>
Alex Rowley
55 In section 1, page 1, line 8, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Section 2
Jackie Baillie
56 In section 2, page 1, line 14, leave out
Jackie Baillie
57 In section 2, page 2, line 9, at end insert— <( ) Enhanced heating is appropriate for a household in which a member of the household has a physical or mental impairment that? (i) has a significant and not short-term adverse effect on the individual's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, or (ii) otherwise gives rise to a significant and not short-term need.>
Jackie Baillie
58 In section 2, page 2, line 9, at end insert— <( ) Enhanced heating is appropriate for a household in which a member of the household is of pensionable age.>
Jackie Baillie
59 In section 2, page 2, line 9, at end insert— <( ) Enhanced heating is appropriate for a household in which a member of the household is under the age of 5 years.>
Jackie Baillie
60 In section 2, page 2, line 10, leave out second
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Jackie Baillie
61 In section 2, page 2, line 19, leave out
Liam McArthur
21A As an amendment to amendment 21, line 13, at end insert— <( ) The person specified in regulations under subsection (5A)(b) must make a separate determination on the additional amount in relation to households in island areas.>
Liam McArthur
21B As an amendment to amendment 21, line 13, at end insert— <( ) In defining “island area” in regulations under subsection (5A)(b), the Scottish Ministers must ensure that the definition encompasses all island areas.>
Jackie Baillie
62 In section 2, page 2, line 19, at end insert— <(5C) Where a member of a household has a physical or mental impairment, the household’s remaining adjusted net income is sufficient to maintain an acceptable standard of living for the purpose of subsection (1)(b) if it is in total at least— (a) the amount determined in relation to the household in accordance with subsection (5), and (b) such additional amount (if any) as is determined in relation to the household by or in accordance with regulations made by the Scottish Ministers. (5D) Regulations under subsection (5C)(b) must— (a) define “physical or mental impairment”, (b) specify a person who is to determine, in relation to households where a member of the household has a physical or mental impairment, the additional amount mentioned in subsection (5C)(b).>
Jackie Baillie
63 In section 2, page 2, line 21, at end insert— <( ) “care costs” means— (i) childcare costs, or (ii) costs of the care of a cared-for person over the age of 18 years,>
Jackie Baillie
64 In section 2, page 3, line 10, at end insert— <( ) “pensionable age” has the meaning given by the rules in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26).>
Section 3
Jackie Baillie
65 In section 3, page 3, line 13, at end insert— <( ) The fuel poverty strategy must be prepared in co-operation with—
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(a) individuals who are living, or have lived in fuel poverty, (b) disabled people, (c) people with long-term illness, (d) older people, and (e) individuals living in rural areas.>
Alex Rowley
66 In section 3, page 3, line 15, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
67 In section 3, page 3, line 18, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
68 In section 3, page 3, line 18, at end insert— <( ) set out how the Scottish Ministers intend to identify households in fuel poverty,>
Alex Rowley
69 In section 3, page 3, line 23, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
70 In section 3, page 3, line 24, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Pauline McNeill
71 In section 3, page 3, line 24, at end insert— <( ) The approach set out under subsection 2(a) must include provision for how to remove low levels of energy efficiency as a driver of fuel poverty.>
Claudia Beamish
72 In section 3, page 3, line 24, at end insert— <( ) The approach set out under subsection 2(a) must include provision for how to remove low levels of energy efficiency as a driver of fuel poverty in relation to housing in multiple occupation within the meaning of section 125 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.>
Claudia Beamish
73 In section 3, page 3, line 24, at end insert— <(4) The approach set out under subsection (2)(a) must include provision for how in rural areas to support— (a) community bodies within the meaning of section 34 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, (b) rural co-operatives, to identify sustainable energy solutions. (5) The Scottish Ministers must by regulations define for the purposes of this section—
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(a) “rural areas”, (b) “rural co-operatives”, (b) “sustainable energy solutions”.>
Alex Rowley
74 In section 3, page 3, line 26, at end insert— <( ) The Scottish Ministers are to keep the fuel poverty strategy under review. ( ) Within 5 years after publishing the first fuel poverty strategy under section 5(1)(a) or any revised strategy, the Scottish Ministers are either— (a) to revise the strategy, or (b) to publish an explanation of why they have decided not to revise it.>
Section 4
Alex Rowley
75 In section 4, page 3, line 28, after
Section 5
Alex Rowley
76 In section 5, page 4, line 3, after
Section 6
Alex Rowley
77 In section 6, page 4, line 11, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
78 In section 6, page 4, line 12, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
79 In section 6, page 4, line 14, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
80 In section 6, page 4, line 18, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Annabelle Ewing
81 In section 6, page 4, line 20, leave out <5> and insert <4>
Alex Rowley
82 In section 6, page 4, line 20, leave out <5> and insert <3>
Alex Rowley
83 In section 6, page 4, line 20, after
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Annabelle Ewing
84 In section 6, page 4, line 22, leave out <5> and insert <4>
Alex Rowley
85 In section 6, page 4, line 22, leave out <5> and insert <3>
Alex Rowley
86 In section 6, page 4, line 24, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Section 7
Alex Rowley
87 In section 7, page 4, line 35, at end insert— <(b) disabled people, (c) people with long-term illness, (d) older people, and (e) individuals living in rural areas.>
Section 9
Alex Rowley
88 In section 9, page 5, line 4, leave out <2042> and insert <2041>
Alex Rowley
89 In section 9, page 5, line 4, leave out <2042> and insert <2033>
Alex Rowley
90 In section 9, page 5, line 5, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
91 In section 9, page 5, line 7, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
Alex Rowley
92 In section 9, page 5, line 8, leave out <2040> and insert <2032>
After section 9
Alex Rowley
93 After section 9, insert— Friday 22 March 2019 36 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill (3) The matters are— (a) progress toward meeting the interim targets (where relevant), (b) progress toward meeting the 2032 target, (c) the likelihood of meeting the 2032 target, (d) the extent to which the four drivers of fuel poverty are being addressed. (4) The Panel must make a report to the Scottish Ministers on its consideration of the matters under subsection (3). (5) A report under subsection (4) may— (a) propose changes to the fuel poverty strategy, (b) make such other recommendations to the Scottish Ministers as the Panel considers appropriate. (6) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about the governance, remuneration and membership of the Panel. (7) Regulations under subsection (6) may— (a) specify the membership of the Panel, (b) specify remuneration and expenses to be paid to members of the Panel, (c) make provision about the preparation and publication of reports, (d) make such other provision about the functioning of the Panel as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate. (8) Subject to subsection (9), the Scottish Ministers must provide such financial resources as are considered necessary to support the operation of the Panel. (9) The total costs for the operation of the Panel must not exceed £20,000 in any single financial year. (10) The Scottish Ministers must bring forward regulations under subsection (6) within one year of this section coming into force. (11) In this section the “four drivers of fuel poverty” are— (a) incomes, (b) energy costs, (c) energy performance, (d) how energy is used in households.> Section 11 Alex Rowley 94 In section 11, page 5, line 23, after Alex Rowley 95 In section 11, page 5, line 23, after <2(4)> insert <, (Scottish fuel poverty advisory panel)(6)> Jackie Baillie 96 In section 11, page 5, line 30, before section insert <— Friday 22 March 2019 37 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill (a)> Jackie Baillie 97 In section 11, page 5, line 30, leave out Claudia Beamish 98 In section 11, page 5, line 31, at end insert— <( ) Regulations under section 3(5) are subject to the negative procedure.> Friday 22 March 2019 38 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill New Subordinate Legislation Laid only instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 21 March 2019 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure— Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/99 (C.2)) laid under section 30 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 Friday 22 March 2019 39 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill Members' Bills Proposals Proposals for Members’ Bills A member seeking to introduce a Member’s Bill must first lodge a draft proposal, together with a consultation document (or a statement of reasons why consultation is not considered necessary). Subsequently, the member may lodge a final proposal, in broadly similar terms to the draft, accompanied by a summary of consultation responses (or the statement of reasons). The member secures the right to introduce a Bill to give effect to the proposal if the final proposal secures, within one month, the support of at least 18 other members from at least half the political parties or groups represented in the Parliamentary Bureau, and provided no indication is given that the Scottish Government or UK Government is planning equivalent legislation. All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at Proposals for Members’ Bills/Session 5 Proposals: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/12419.aspx Final Proposal for a Member’s Bill Christine Grahame: Proposed Responsible Breeding and Ownership of Dogs (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to improve the health and wellbeing of dogs throughout their lives by strengthening the regulation of the activity of breeding, and of selling or transferring puppies, and by establishing a more responsible and informed approach to acquiring and owning a puppy or dog. (lodged 26 February 2019) The proposal was accompanied by a summary of consultation responses, which is accessible online via the website page referred to above. The summary, and individual responses, may also be viewed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Willie Coffey, Sandra White, Maurice Golden, Liz Smith, Angus Macdonald, Richard Lyle, Mark Griffin, Mark McDonald, Colin Beattie, Stewart Stevenson, Alex Neil, Stuart McMillan, Bruce Crawford, Rona MacKay, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Lewis MacDonald, Mike Rumbles, Gail Ross, Keith Brown, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Kezia Dugdale, Mary Fee, Claudia Beamish, Fulton MacGregor, Mark Ruskell, Alex Rowley, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, James Kelly Friday 22 March 2019 40 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Progress of Legislation Bills A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via 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. a Government, 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 four sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Wednesday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is five days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for each Stage, 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. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill. Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 7 February 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Budget (Scotland) (No.3) Bill (G) Passed, 21 February 2019 Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed, 28 February 2019 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Education and Skills)), 6 December 2017 Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Equalities and Human Rights)), 21 March 2019 Friday 22 March 2019 41 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 2 April 2019 Stage 1 Report - Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee (1st Report, 2019) Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 19 March 2019 Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Local Government and Communities Committee), 27 March 2019 Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 5 February 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Health and Sport Committee), 7 May 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Tuesday 30 April with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Hutchesons’ Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill (P) Consideration Stage completed, 6 March 2019 Final Stage amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Day 1) (Justice Committee), 2 April 2019 Amendments to Parts 1 and 2 should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 27 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Planning (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 14 November 2018 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Economy and Connectivity)), 20 March 2019 Scottish National Investment Bank Bill (G) Introduced, 27 February 2019 Lead committee - Economy, Energy and Fair Work South of Scotland Enterprise Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 26 March 2019 Stage 1 Report - Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee (3rd Report, 2019) Transport (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 4 April 2019 Friday 22 March 2019 42 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Stage 1 Report - Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee (4th Report, 2019) UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 21 March 2018 Following a reference under section 33 of the Scotland Act 1998 by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland, the Supreme Court has ruled that some provisions of the Bill are outwith the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament. The Bill cannot be submitted for Royal Assent in its unamended form. Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 12 March 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Legislative Consent Memorandums A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/31313.aspx Agriculture Bill LCM-S5-19 Lodged on 29 October 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 12 November 2018 Fisheries Bill LCM-S5-22 Lodged on 7 December 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 25 January 2019 Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill LCM-S5-21 Lodged on 6 December 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 16 January 2019 Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM- S5-15 Lodged on 15 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 8 May 2018 Friday 22 March 2019 43 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-23 Lodged on 8 March 2019 Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 19 March 2019 Evidence (Social Security Committee), 21 March 2019 Offensive Weapons Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-17 Lodged on 3 September 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 21 November 2018 Parking (Code of Practice) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-13 Lodged on 5 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 5 June 2018 Trade Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-12 Lodged on 20 December 2017 Report (Finance and Constitution Committee) published, 31 October 2018 Subordinate Legislation (date of laying) (lead committee) Affirmative instruments Lead committee to report by 27 March 2019 Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Designation of Persons as Scottish Public Authorities) Order 2019 [draft] (7 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Lead committee to report by 29 March 2019 Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 [draft] (15 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Forestry (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (15 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Lead committee to report by 31 March 2019 Services of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] (20 February 2019) (Justice) Forestry (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] (20 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) [withdrawn and re-laid on 4 March 2019] Plant Health (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] (20 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) [withdrawn and re-laid on 4 March 2019] Lead committee to report by 5 April 2019 Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019 [draft] (25 February 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Friday 22 March 2019 44 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Lead committee to report by 24 April 2019 Motor Sport on Public Roads (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (28 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Cross-border Health Care (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 [draft] (12 March 2019) (Health and Sport) Lead committee to report by 9 May 2019 Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2019 [draft] (15 March 2019) (Economy, Energy and Fair Work) Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc. Amendment Order 2019 [draft] (19 March 2019) (Justice) Negative instruments Subject to annulment by 24 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 18 March 2019 Fisheries (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/24) (4 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Fertilisers and Pesticides (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/25) (4 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 25 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 18 March 2019 Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/27) (5 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 27 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2019 Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/28) (7 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Equine Animal (Identification) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/30) (7 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/32) (7 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Food Standards and Hygiene (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/33) (7 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 28 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2019 Friday 22 March 2019 45 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/29) (8 February 2019) (Social Security) Animal Welfare (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/34) (8 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/35) (8 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Subject to annulment by 29 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2019 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Keeping and Release and Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2019 (SSI 2019/37) (15 February 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Prohibition on Sale etc. of Invasive Animal and Plant Species) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/38) (15 February 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) National Health Service Superannuation and Pension Schemes (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/46) (15 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/48) (15 February 2019) (Education and Skills) Felling (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/49) (15 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Non-Domestic Rates (Levying) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/39) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Non-Domestic Rates (Relief for New and Improved Properties) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/40) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Non-Domestic Rates (Telecommunication Installations) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/41) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Non-Domestic Rating (Telecommunications New Fibre Infrastructure) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/42) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Non-Domestic Rates (Telecommunications New Fibre Infrastructure Relief) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/43) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Non-Domestic Rates (Transitional Relief) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/44) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2019 (SSI 2019/45) (18 February 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Friday 22 March 2019 46 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/50) (18 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 30 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2019 Food and Feed Safety and Hygiene (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/52) (19 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Food Composition, Labelling and Standards (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/53) (19 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Nutrition (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/54) (19 February 2019) (Health and Sport) Subject to annulment by 31 March 2019 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2019 Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/55) (20 February 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/56) (20 February 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Genetically Modified Organisms (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/57) (20 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Functions and Transfer of Property etc.) Order 2019 (SI 2019/183) (20 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 1 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2019 Seed and Propagating Material (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/59) (21 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Common Agricultural Policy (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/60) (21 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 2 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 1 April 2019 Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/64) (22 February 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Subject to annulment by 5 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 1 April 2019 Police Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/68) (25 February 2019) (Justice) Fisheries (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/69) (25 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Friday 22 March 2019 47 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Education (Fees and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/70) (25 February 2019) (Education and Skills) Animal Health (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/71) (25 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 23 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 22 April 2019 Agriculture Market Measures (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/73) (27 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 25 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 22 April 2019 Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules and Ordinary Cause Rules Amendment) (Taxation of Judicial Expenses) 2019 (SSI 2019/74) (1 March 2019) (Justice) Act of Sederunt (Taxation of Judicial Expenses Rules) 2019 (SSI 2019/75) (1 March 2019) (Justice) Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/77) (1 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/78) (1 March 2019) (Justice) Subject to annulment by 1 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/80) (7 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Subject to annulment by 2 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/84) (8 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Subject to annulment by 6 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Sea Fish Licensing (Foreign Vessels) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/87) (12 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/88) (12 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 7 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Agriculture Market Measures (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/89) (13 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Friday 22 March 2019 48 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Subject to annulment by 12 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/95) (18 March 2019) (Education and Skills) Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/96) (18 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 14 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/98) (20 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Friday 22 March 2019 49 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Petitions | Athchuingean Petitions The following petition was lodged with the Parliament on 21 March 2019 PE1716 by Karen McKeown and Gillian Murray on Full review of mental health service provision across the NHS in Scotland A full list of petitions can be viewed on the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.parliament.scot/gettinginvolved/petitions/ViewPetitions.aspx Friday 22 March 2019 50 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Contact Information | Fios Conaltraidh New Documents Committee Reports The following reports were published today- Justice Committee 8th Report, 2019 (Session 5): The Services of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 (SP Paper 499) Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, 6th Report 2019 (Session 5) Subordinate Legislation considered by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on 13 March 2019 (SP Paper 500) The following report will be published on 25 March 2019- Finance and Constitution Committee, 4th 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