Friday 24 February 2017 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
There are no meetings today.
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Committees | Comataidhean
Committee Meetings
There are no meetings today.
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Chamber | Seòmar
Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 22 February 2017
Tuesday 28 February 2017
2:00 pm Time for Reflection - Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali, resident Imam and Director of the Islamic Centre of England followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee Debate: Report on the Economic Impact of Leaving the European Union followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-03354 Kenneth Gibson: It’s OK to Talk. Period.
Wednesday 1 March 2017
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Justice and the Law Officers followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Education followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Culture followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-04086 Alexander Stewart: Safe Drive, Stay Alive Project
Thursday 2 March 2017
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S5M-03731 Fulton MacGregor: Apprenticeship Week 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Ministerial Statement: Child Protection Improvement Programme followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Patient Safety Programme followed by Legislative Consent Motion: UK Criminal Finances Bill – UK Legislation followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Chamber | Seòmar
5:00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 7 March 2017
2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Wednesday 8 March 2017
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Skills followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Thursday 9 March 2017
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 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions 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, Jobs and Fair Work Committee 28 February 2017 7th Meeting, 2017 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 item 4 in private. 2. Draft Climate Change Plan (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report. 3. EU research paper (in private): The Committee will consider an EU research paper. 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider its approach to the following instrument.— Public Services Reform (Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy) (Scotland) Order 2017 [draft]
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 7 March, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence on its inquiry into the gender pay gap For further information contact the Clerk to the Committee on 0131 348 5403 or email [email protected].
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee 28 February 2017 7th Meeting, 2017 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Draft climate change plan (RPP3) (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.
Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 7 March, the Committee will consider and agree its draft report on the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan (RPP3). For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Lynn Tullis, on 0131 348 5240 or [email protected].
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 28 February 2017 7th Meeting, 2017 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—
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Committees | Comataidhean
Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Upper Tax Tribunal for Scotland) Regulations 2017 [draft]; First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the First-tier Tax Tribunal for Scotland) Regulations 2017 [draft]. 3. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Bankruptcy Fees (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/37); Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/38). 4. Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the contents of a report to the Finance and Constitution Committee.
Proposed future business The Committee expects to next meet on Tuesday 7 March. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee at [email protected] or on 0131 348 5212.
Justice Committee 28 February 2017 7th Meeting, 2017 The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (Scottish Land Court) Order 2017 [draft] from— Annabelle Ewing, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs, Catherine Hodgson, Judicial Sponsorship and Appointments Branch, and Sadif Ashraf, Directorate for Legal Services, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: Annabelle Ewing (Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs) to move— S5M-03909—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (Scottish Land Court) Order 2017 [draft] be approved. 4. Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Laura Dunlop QC, Convener, Law Reform Committee, Faculty of Advocates; Kim Leslie, Convener, Civil Justice Committee, Law Society of Scotland; Bruce Adamson, Legal Officer, Scottish Human Rights Commission; and then from— Lauren Bruce, Policy Manager, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA); Lesley Boal QPM, Detective Chief Superintendent - Public Protection, Specialist Crime Division, Police Scotland; Alistair Gaw, Acting Executive Director, Communities and Families, City of Edinburgh Council, representing Social Work Scotland; Vladimir Valiente, Principal Solicitor, Midlothian Council, representing the Society of Local Authority Lawyers (SOLAR). 5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme. 6. Inquiry into the role and purpose of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.
Proposed future business
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Committees | Comataidhean
At its next meeting, on 7 March, the Committee expects to begin taking evidence on the Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1. For further information, contact Peter McGrath, the Clerk to the Committee on 0131 348 5195 or by email [email protected]
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Motions | Gluasadan
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 achieved cross party support
S5M-03808 Bruce Crawford: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail—That the Parliament welcomes the news that a Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail has been launched, which will highlight key locations of the famous Jacobite across Scotland; notes that tourist interest in the Young Pretender has increased thanks to the TV programme, Outlander; congratulates Doune Castle, near Stirling, on its selection as a principal filming location for Outlander and for its place on the new Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail; acknowledges that, to mark the 229th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s death, VisitScotland is spending £40,000 on a campaign to support tourist interest; considers that, through online videos, social media promotions and blogging, VisitScotland’s campaign to increase interest in the Young Pretender and reach a wider digital audience will contribute to the success of 2017 as the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, and wishes Outlander and all of the selected locations the best of luck in showcasing Scotland’s history. Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Richard Lochhead, Ash Denham, Emma Harper, Mark Ruskell R, George Adam, Donald Cameron, Murdo Fraser, Joan McAlpine, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Dean Lockhart, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Maree Todd, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Jackson Carlaw, Ivan McKee, Alison Harris, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon MacDonald, Peter Chapman, Angus MacDonald*, Rona Mackay*, Christine Grahame*, Alison Johnstone*
*S5M-03808.1 Iain Gray: Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail—As an amendment to motion S5M-03808 in the name of Bruce Crawford (Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail), insert at end ", but regrets that what it sees as significant relevant key historical sites have been omitted from the trail, including the Battle of Prestonpans, arguably the Young Pretender’s most famous victory." Supported by: David Stewart*
Other new and altered motions and amendments
*S5M-04229 Stuart McMillan: Johnson’s Brexit as Liberation Remarks —That the Parliament denounces the words of Boris Johnson, who is reported to have likened the UK withdrawal from the EU to “liberation”; is mindful of the history of oppression and authoritarian regimes in Europe,
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Motions | Gluasadan of which the UK and Scotland played a significant role in ending, and acknowledges Swedish MEP Anna Maria Corazza Bildt’s objections with sympathy; reiterates that Scotland voted by 62% to 38% to remain in the EU; calls on the Foreign Secretary to retract what it considers his offensive comment, and urges him to consider his words carefully as the UK, it considers, is about to embark on tearing Scotland and the UK away from the EU.
*S5M-04228 Rachael Hamilton: Young Architect of Year Award for North Berwick Architect—That the Parliament congratulates Robin Sutherland, a North Berwick-based architect, on being shortlisted for the Young Architect of Year Award; notes that the award is open to practices throughout the UK and Europe and only to those that have been practising for 12 years or less; recognises what it sees as the huge achievement in itself to be nominated for this prestigious award, and wishes Robin and Sutherland & Co Architects the best of luck. Supported by: Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04227 Tavish Scott: Tingwall Students Win Euroquiz Heat—That the Parliament congratulates the P6 pupils from Tingwall School on their victory in Shetland’s local Euroquiz heat; understands that these pupils will now go on to represent Shetland at the national final in May 2017, which are to be held at the Parliament; notes that the quiz consisted of four rounds of questions on geography, language, culture, history and general knowledge of Europe; further notes that the Tingwall team faced stiff competition from pupils from Aith in a tense final round before securing victory; applauds the participants from Dunrossness, Cunningsburgh, Mid Yell, Aith and Sandwick schools for their excellent efforts, and commends all participants for their admirable display of knowledge of Europe. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Jeremy Balfour*, Edward Mountain*, Liam McArthur*
*S5M-04226 Angus MacDonald: Edinburgh to Glasgow Railway Line 175th Anniversary—That the Parliament recognises the 175th anniversary of the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line, which runs through Polmont in the Falkirk East constituency; understands that the line opened on 21 February 1842 and is now a vital link between the nation’s capital and its largest city; considers that, as of 2016, seven million passenger journeys were completed on the line, an average of 62 services every weekday, which shows the progress made since the four services per day in each direction in 1842; further recognises that Scotland’s rail network, as it stands today, is still based on the infrastructure put in place in the Victorian era; notes what it sees as t the comprehensive plans put in place by the Scottish Government, including the electrification of the railway and the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP), will see improvements to that infrastructure, giving Scotland a modern rail service for the 21st century, offering faster, more efficient services and major improvements for passengers, and commends the Scottish Government for providing what it considers are the improvements needed for passengers across the country. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Clare Haughey*, Rona Mackay*, Richard Lyle*, John Mason*, Kenneth Gibson*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Ruth Maguire*
*S5M-04225 Gail Ross: Tain Royal Academy—That the Parliament congratulates the pupils from Tain Royal Academy who won the Highland Hospice Young Apprentice competition, which was run by Highland Hospice and the Social Enterprise Academy; notes that 15 teams from 11 schools across the Highlands were tasked with developing a business for hospice that would deliver a 2:1 return, and understands that the Tain team won a £750 prize that will help boost the school's funds.
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Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Richard Lyle*, Donald Cameron*, Bill Kidd*, Emma Harper*, Ruth Maguire*, Stuart McMillan*, Clare Haughey*, Sandra White*
*S5M-04224 Gail Ross: Scrabster Harbour—That the Parliament notes with appreciation that Scrabster harbour is set to welcome a record number of cruise liners in 2017, with 13 vessels due to arrive, which is one more than the previous 12 months; understands that this could lead to more than 6,000 passengers visiting; welcomes the boost to the area's economy that this might bring, and congratulates everyone at the harbour on their continued success in attracting the liners to the port. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Edward Mountain*, Stuart McMillan*, Jeremy Balfour*, Richard Lyle*, Donald Cameron*, Emma Harper*, Ruth Maguire*, Clare Haughey*, Sandra White*
*S5M-04223 Bob Doris: Land Fund's Boost for Royston Regeneration—That the Parliament congratulates Copperworks Housing Association on being awarded £419,000 from the Scottish Government’s Scottish Land Fund; understands that this will be used toward a transformational community land project that aims to breathe new life into the urban landscape of Royston; believes that the association is seeking to purchase neglected land into community ownership for them to be developed as green space areas for leisure, recreation and wellbeing activities; understands that the neglect of this land at Millburn Street, which is known locally as the Triangle Site, and a smaller area opposite the Millburn Centre has given the community much concern over several years; considers that the case for community ownership was strongly made by several partners in the Royston Regeneration Forum; welcomes the partnership approach taken by association along with several organisations in the area, including the Spire View Housing Association, the Rosemount Development Trust and the Blochairn Housing Association, and believes that the people of Royston and the various community organisations should take real pride in developing a grassroots approach that is already showing signs of success.
*S5M-04222 Peter Chapman: Inverurie Station, Full Steam Ahead for Autism Award—That the Parliament welcomes Inverurie railway station's progress in its aim to become the first autism- friendly station in the UK; understands that it aims to raise awareness and understanding of autism in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire through activities such as inviting a group of autistic volunteers to the station to talk about the challenges that they can face when travelling and station staff attending an awareness-raising session delivered by the National Autistic Society Scotland; recognises the positive impact this will have on people with autism in the north east, and supports the station in joining Aberdeen FC, Peterhead FC and Sport Aberdeen in committing to achieve its Autism Friendly Award. Supported by: Maurice Corry*, Ross Thomson*, Margaret Mitchell*, John Lamont*, Alexander Stewart*, Liam Kerr*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*, Liz Smith*, Richard Lyle*, Donald Cameron*
*S5M-04221 Bob Doris: TSB Branch Closure in Maryhill—That the Parliament expresses its dismay and concern at the announcement of further main street bank branch closures throughout Scotland; understands that the TSB is to close 17 branches, including its premises on Maryhill Road in Glasgow; notes that this announcement follows similar recent decisions impacting on Maryhill and Springburn constituency, with the closure of the Clydesdale Bank in Springburn and RBS branches in both Possilpark and Maryhill, believes that it is a major worry that this latest proposed closure will now leave the constituency without a single high street bank; considers that such closures impact disproportionately on people in deprived communities who are more likely to be both financially and digitally excluded; condemns what it sees as the practice of a major bank,
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Motions | Gluasadan yet again, withdrawing from a community without any meaningful consultation; agrees that such closures have the greatest detrimental effect on disabled, poor and older people as well as fragile small businesses; calls on the TSB to urgently review its decision to close the Maryhill branch; believes that, despite reduced footfall in some branches, there is an imperative to find a way of offering continuity of mainstream banking service provision in the poorest communities, and calls on all tiers of government to work in partnership with the banking sector to identify such a model and to consider introducing regulations that will support banks in meeting what it sees as their obligations to society. Supported by: Clare Haughey*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, James Dornan*, Stuart McMillan*, Ash Denham*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, John Mason*, Gillian Martin*, Sandra White*
*S5M-04220 Jamie Greene: Commending the Charitable Efforts of Gary Pettigrew—That the Parliament applauds the charitable efforts of Gary Pettigrew of Port Glasgow who, in addition to his work as a personal trainer, has raised and donated £3,000 to the charity, Children in Poverty Inverclyde; underlines that these funds will help a great deal in tackling the child poverty in Inverclyde that unfortunately still exists, and recognises the selfless efforts of Gary, and others across the country who fundraise, as being in the true spirit of Scotland. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Stuart McMillan*, Donald Cameron*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Alexander Stewart*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04219 Jamie Greene: Congratulating Port Glasgow Students—That the Parliament congratulates the students of Port Glasgow High School on winning the largest number of awards ever by a single school at the Inverclyde Music Festival; acknowledges that it was awarded 18 first-place victories and 14 second-places in various music and drama competitions at the festival, and applauds the guidance of staff and dedication and participation of students as contributing to the growth and future of Scottish culture. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Margaret Mitchell*, Gordon Lindhurst*, John Lamont*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Liz Smith*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04218 Jamie Greene: Congratulating React Basketball—That the Parliament congratulates React Basketball on receiving a £50,000 grant from the Young Start programme; recognises the work that it does in the community; notes that the grant will help to deliver a programme of basketball playing and coaching opportunities for up to 1,000 young people aged between 16 and 25 in Inverclyde; further notes that it provides youngsters with the chance to get involved in a range of volunteering opportunities for the group, and wishes all at React Basketball the best in its future endeavours. Supported by: Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, John Lamont*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04217 Jamie Greene: Commending Step into Employment—That the Parliament commends the initiative by Step into Employment in Kilwinning, which sees students giving community groups a boost by filming a number of interviews to be screened on Town Centre TV; underlines that this not only offers valuable production skills to students across Ayrshire but also provides valuable experience of day-to-day work, which is transferable across industries, and welcomes similar employment training and experiences that help young people into work across Scotland.
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Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Maurice Corry*, Margaret Mitchell*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Gordon Lindhurst*, John Lamont*, Liam Kerr*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Ash Denham*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04216 Jamie Greene: Congratulating Iona Duncan, Agnieszka Dudko and Katarzyna Hospodarewska—That the Parliament congratulates Iona Duncan, Agnieszka Dudko and Katarzyna Hospodarewska from Ayrshire College, who have recently made it through to the Country Range Student Chef Challenge after getting through the semi-final on 10 February 2017; recognises the great achievement shown by these talented individuals; underlines the fantastic guidance that their tutor, Ann-Marie Farr, has given them throughout the challenges, and wishes them luck in the final as they take on seven other teams on 15 March 2017 at the SECC in Glasgow. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Maurice Corry*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Margaret Mitchell*, John Lamont*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04215 Gil Paterson: Clydebank FC Tackles Refugee Integration—That the Parliament commends the work of Clydebank FC for helping to integrate Syrian refugees into the community; understands that the club has been inviting the "new Scots" along to regular football games to both spectate or play, with a view to helping them adapt to their new surroundings; acknowledges the community spirit of Davie McAleer, Clydebank FC Director, along with Eric Makhem, Giffnock Soccer Centre, who have spearheaded the move to help out the refugees who have settled in Clydebank; understands that the effort has been well received by both the Syrian refugees and local football players, and acknowledges Clydebank Co-operative and its chief executive, Fiona McInnes, for sponsoring the kit/equipment, along with Giffnock Soccer Centre and support from members of the local community.
*S5M-04214 Jamie Greene: Congratulating John McGeehan—That the Parliament congratulates John McGeehan, who is a former pupil of St Mary’s and Largs Academy in Largs, on his recent appointment as Professor of Structural Biology at the University of Portsmouth; recognises that his work, which is funded by the UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Research Council and United States' National Science Foundation, will help develop sustainable fuel sources, and believes that this work will contribute to the long-term goal of greener energy sources. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Maurice Corry*, Margaret Mitchell*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, John Lamont*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04213 Richard Lochhead: Janis Thomson Receives British Citizen’s Award—That the Parliament congratulates Janis Thomson from Kinloss in Moray, who was one of 29 people who were honoured with a British Citizen’s Award at the Palace of Westminster during a ceremony in February 2017; understands that the awards scheme launched in 2015, with the aim of recognising exceptional "everyday" people, who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact on society and their local community and whose efforts may be overlooked; notes the vast amount of work that Janis has undertaken in the local community, including being Moray’s Duke of Edinburgh officer, and her involvement with the community hall project at Kinloss Church, as well as her wider work, which has included hosting overseas students, swimming with disabled children every week, giving holidays to disadvantaged children for over 11 and supporting three boys through their education in Bangladesh; commends Janis for her efforts in supporting a host of
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Motions | Gluasadan different community groups and organisations, as well as her positive attitude and determination to help others, and wishes her all the best in her future community work. Supported by: James Dornan*, Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Gillian Martin*, Jeremy Balfour*
*S5M-04212 Ross Greer: FIFA's Commitment to Human Rights—That the Parliament welcomes FIFA’s commitment to human rights in Article 3 of its Statutes; eagerly awaits the outcome of the first meeting of the FIFA Human Rights Advisory Board in March 2017; considers that this new human rights commitment should lead to swift action to remedy human rights abuses associated with football, including what it sees as the horrendous abuse of migrant workers in preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the participation in FIFA of the six Israeli football clubs based in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestine; commends the Scottish football fans who boycotted the Scotland v Qatar game in protest at these human rights abuses, and calls on the Scottish Football Association and Scottish football clubs to boycott football clubs based in illegal settlements. Supported by: Andy Wightman*, Anas Sarwar*
*S5M-04211 Clare Haughey: Carewatch South Lanarkshire—That the Parliament congratulates the domiciliary care provider, Carewatch South Lanarkshire, on its quality of care, support and staffing being graded "Excellent" in a recent Care Inspectorate report; understands that it supports older or vulnerable people with conditions including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health problems and physical disabilities; welcomes the extremely positive feedback that was provided by its clients; understands that the service users commended it for including them in the staff selection process and care planning and for the various improvements to the service, and wishes Carewatch South Lanarkshire continued success and progress. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Alison Harris*, Joan McAlpine*, Richard Lyle*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
*S5M-04210 Angus MacDonald: Revive Falkirk—That the Parliament congratulates Revive Falkirk on it being awarded £97,633 from round 3 of the Climate Challenge Fund; recognises that the fund in 2017-18 is made up from £9.09 million from the Scottish Government and £880,000 from the European Regional Development Fund; understands that Revive Falkirk, which is an initiative run by Forth Environment Link, aims to develop a new community reuse space in the town centre to breathe new life into old or unwanted items; understands that it will put carbon savings at the forefront of delivering innovation in reuse and retailing by transforming items that would otherwise be condemned to landfill, and wishes everyone involved in the project success. Supported by: James Dornan*, Richard Lyle*, Graeme Dey*, Clare Haughey*, Emma Harper*, Ruth Maguire*, Elaine Smith*, Kenneth Gibson*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan*
*S5M-04209 Angus MacDonald: Re-Union Canal Boats—That the Parliament congratulates the Falkirk-based canal-side social enterprise, Re-Union Canal Boats, on it being awarded £62,215 from round 3 of the Climate Challenge Fund; recognises the importance of the Scottish Government working together with the European Regional Development Fund to provide opportunities for groups seeking to tackle climate change in innovative and unconventional projects; understands that it will use the funding to run activities on and off the water, offer education on the impacts of climate change and the ways to reduce carbon emissions and deliver activities through the Re-Cycling with Re-Union Canal Boats project, which will include extensive
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Motions | Gluasadan canal clean-ups that will focus on recycling the items that are recovered and a cycle lending and training scheme, and wishes everyone involved with this work every success. Supported by: James Dornan*, Richard Lyle*, Graeme Dey*, Clare Haughey*, Joan McAlpine*, Elaine Smith*, Kenneth Gibson*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Rona Mackay*, Gillian Martin*, Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan*
*S5M-04208 Clare Haughey: Cathkin High Gymnasts’ Medal Success—That the Parliament congratulates gymnasts from Cathkin High School in Cambuslang on picking up five medals at the South Lanarkshire Schools Gymnastics Competition; understands that their success means that eight gymnasts from the school will represent the region at the Scottish Schools Gymnastics Finals in Perth on 19 March 2017, and wishes them every success for the future. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Ruth Maguire*, Colin Beattie*, Gail Ross*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Ash Denham*, Sandra White*, Alison Harris*, David Torrance*, Bob Doris*, Gillian Martin*, Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan*
*S5M-04207 Clare Haughey: Trinity High School Creates a Buzz—That the Parliament commends Trinity High School in Rutherglen on, it understands, being the first school in South Lanarkshire to install beehives in its soon to be created eco-garden, thanks to support from PlanBee Ltd and SGN; notes that, as well as helping to support the declining honeybee population, the beekeeping project will provide multiple learning opportunities across the school's departments, and wishes it every success with the development of the eco-garden. Supported by: James Dornan*, Emma Harper*, Monica Lennon* R, Richard Lyle*, Ruth Maguire*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan*
*S5M-04206 Peter Chapman: Turriff Young Farmers Donation to Turriff Cemetery Fund—That the Parliament acknowledges the contribution of £500 from Turriff and District Junior Agricultural Club to go towards the Friends of Turriff Cemetery Fund; acknowledges that this generous donation will go towards improving the cemetery for wildlife and people, making it a more pleasant place for visitors; thanks the young farmers for their continuous community activity, and wishes them further success in their work. Supported by: Gordon Lindhurst*, John Lamont*, Jeremy Balfour*, Edward Mountain*, Margaret Mitchell*, Maurice Corry*, Richard Lyle*, Alexander Stewart*, Douglas Ross*, Colin Beattie*, Murdo Fraser*, Gail Ross*, Liz Smith*, Donald Cameron*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04205 Ross Thomson: Pantomime Raises £8,500 for the Archie Foundation—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen Performing Arts, His Majesty’s Theatre and the people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire on raising almost £8,500 over the festive period for the Archie Foundation through a production of the pantomime, Dick Whittington; welcomes the news that this will be used to support families, patients and staff at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital; thanks the audience for their generosity; understands that the show's cast took time off between performances to visit the hospital in order to entertain the young patients, and wishes them all the best. R Supported by: Liam Kerr*, Jeremy Balfour*, Maurice Corry*, Alexander Stewart*, Liz Smith*, Margaret Mitchell*, Jamie Greene*, Edward Mountain*, Oliver Mundell*, Kenneth Gibson*, Miles Briggs*, Peter Chapman*, Colin Beattie*, John Lamont*, Donald Cameron*, Gail Ross*, Alison Harris*
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Motions | Gluasadan
*S5M-04204 Liam Kerr: Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017—That the Parliament commends heritage groups and organisations from across Aberdeenshire for coming together to launch the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017 at Haddo House and Country Park; notes that the event was opened by Lord Aberdeen, Alexander Gordon, and Robert Lovie of the National Trust for Scotland, and highlights that the event is a celebration of the North East of Scotland’s people, traditions, distinct culture, landscapes, attractions and icons, as well as hidden gems. Supported by: John Lamont*, Maurice Corry*, Donald Cameron*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Peter Chapman*, Colin Beattie*, Edward Mountain*, Murdo Fraser*, Gail Ross*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, David Torrance*, Ross Thomson*
*S5M-04203 Ross Greer: Denny Tank Museum—That the Parliament recognises the work of the Denny Tank Museum in Dumbarton, which is part of the Scottish Maritime Museum, in providing an interesting, entertaining and educational introduction both to the shipbuilding heritage of the area and to the scientific and technological work involved in the industry; notes that much can still be learnt from William Denny and Brothers’ innovative approach, including being at the forefront of employing women in technological professions; commends the museum on its work with local schools and on its work to provide a hands-on learning experience for young people, and wishes all at the museum well for the future. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Gail Ross*, Sandra White*, Patrick Harvie*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
*S5M-04202 Ross Greer: Clydebank Museum Exhibitions—That the Parliament recognises the work of Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery in providing an excellent attraction for local people and visitors, particularly showcasing local heritage, history and culture; believes such museums are a vital educational resource; commends the year-long exhibition, The Blitz Remembered, in nearby Clydebank Heritage Centre, which comes to an end on 13 March 2017; notes that the exhibition tells the story of the Clydebank Blitz through the eyes of local people who went through it; considers that the Blitz was an important event in Clydebank and Scotland’s history; commends this project on gathering and recording knowledge and memories in the community; notes that the latest museum exhibition is A Stitch in Time, which tells the story of the sewing machine through items from the museum’s machine collection, which is of recognised national significance, including a Singer No.1 sewing machine from the world-famous Singer factory at Clydebank, and wishes all at the museum well for the duration of the exhibition and beyond. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret Mitchell*, Colin Beattie*, Sandra White*, Patrick Harvie*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
*S5M-04201 Christina McKelvie: LGBT Youth Scotland, Purple Friday—That the Parliament notes the LGBT Youth Scotland campaign, Purple Friday, which takes place on 24 February 2017; believes that the campaign symbolises a specific day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and to show support for LGBTI young people growing up in Scotland; recognises that, despite what it sees as the positive legislative framework in Scotland, LGBTI young people continue to face prejudice and discrimination; understands that discrimination has an adverse effect on young LGBTI people’s mental health and wellbeing, with almost 70% reporting that they experience bullying in school and 44% stating that they experience poor mental health as a result; further notes that 69% of transgender young people report poor mental health as a result of bullying in school; supports LGBT Youth Scotland’s call to stand for equality to help save and change young people’s lives this Purple Friday; encourages everyone to get involved in the campaign by wearing purple and to sign LGBT Youth Scotland’s #PurpleHero pledge, and
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Motions | Gluasadan commends those services and individuals that support young LGBTI people daily, whose work is both life-changing and life-saving. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Gail Ross*, Christine Grahame*, Annie Wells*, Colin Beattie*, Jamie Greene*, John Lamont*, Rona Mackay*, Ruth Maguire*, Linda Fabiani*, Monica Lennon*, Mary Fee*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Ben Macpherson*, Patrick Harvie*, Bob Doris*, Margaret Mitchell*, Ash Denham*, Clare Haughey*, Stuart McMillan*, Ross Greer*, Richard Lyle*, Emma Harper*, Claudia Beamish*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, David Torrance*, Gillian Martin*, Clare Adamson*
*S5M-04200 Finlay Carson: Stranraer Firefighters Complete Arctic Challenge—That the Parliament congratulates a team of five men from Stranraer on successfully completing an Arctic Trek Challenge in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity; notes that Stuart Anderson, Tony Reid, Andy McGarva and Gavin Church, all of whom are retained firefighters, as well as local man, George Tunnock, embarked on the 100km trek across the Arctic, which finished on 13 February 2017, and congratulates the team on raising over £1,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity. Supported by: John Lamont*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Miles Briggs*, Douglas Ross*, Margaret Mitchell*, Jeremy Balfour*, Edward Mountain*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Maurice Corry*, Liz Smith*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Oliver Mundell*, Murdo Fraser*, Emma Harper*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*, Ross Thomson*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S5M-04199 Sandra White: Glasgow Kelvin Tackling Climate Change (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Fulton MacGregor*, Clare Haughey*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04198 Gail Ross: Funding for Kinlochbervie Play Park (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, Fulton MacGregor*, Clare Haughey*, Gillian Martin*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04197 Donald Cameron: Major Boost for Tourism in Argyll (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Bowman*, Finlay Carson*, Stuart McMillan*, Oliver Mundell*, Ross Thomson*, Jackie Baillie*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Alison Johnstone*
S5M-04196 Douglas Ross: Burghead Free Church to Reopen Following Major Redevelopment Works (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Edward Mountain*, Bill Bowman*, Finlay Carson*, Colin Beattie*, Oliver Mundell*, Ross Thomson*
S5M-04195 Angus MacDonald: Scottish Railway Preservation Society’s Vision for Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Liam Kerr*, Gail Ross*, Stuart McMillan*, Fulton MacGregor*, Clare Haughey*, Gillian Martin*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04194 Angus MacDonald: Larbert High School Education Scotland Report (lodged on 22 February 2017)
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Motions | Gluasadan
New Support: Neil Findlay*, Alison Harris*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Fulton MacGregor*, Clare Haughey*, Gillian Martin*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04192 Gordon MacDonald: The Value of Citizens Advice Bureau to Clients in Scotland (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Gail Ross*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Christine Grahame*, Clare Haughey*, Alison Johnstone*, Gillian Martin*, David Torrance*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04191 Liam Kerr: Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre Secures Rare Aircraft (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Bowman*, Finlay Carson*, Colin Beattie*, Ross Thomson*, David Torrance*, Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04190 Liam Kerr: Danny Laverty Suicide Awareness Fundraiser (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Bowman*, Finlay Carson*, Pauline McNeill*, Colin Beattie*, Ross Thomson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*, Alison Johnstone*
S5M-04189 Patrick Harvie: Campaign to Save the Old College Bar, Glasgow (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Alison Johnstone*, Mark Ruskell*, Adam Tomkins*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04188 Kenneth Gibson: Torture and Killings in Syrian Jails (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Pauline McNeill*, Rona Mackay*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Clare Haughey*, David Torrance*, Elaine Smith*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04187 Ross Greer: Junk Kouture Finals (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Sandra White*, Gail Ross*, Clare Haughey*, Gillian Martin*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04185 Miles Briggs: Converge Challenge 2017 (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Bowman*, Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Ross Thomson*
S5M-04184 Colin Beattie: MidYouth Launch (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Gail Ross*, Stuart McMillan*, Christine Grahame*, Clare Haughey*, Ross Thomson*
S5M-04183 Christina McKelvie: Remove the Domestic Abuse Victim Tax (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Christine Grahame*, Clare Haughey*, Pauline McNeill*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04182 Lewis Macdonald: Launch of GolfAberdeenshire (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Jeremy Balfour*, Colin Beattie*, Ross Thomson*, David Torrance*
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Motions | Gluasadan
S5M-04180 Christina McKelvie: Amnesty International Annual Report 2016/17 (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Gail Ross*, Stuart McMillan*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04179 Maurice Corry: Phil Slade and Mark Belamarich (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Oliver Mundell*, Ross Thomson*, Jackie Baillie*
S5M-04178 Gail Ross: Meygen Deployment (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04177 Claudia Beamish: Big Lottery Funding for PND Borders (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Christine Grahame*, David Torrance*
S5M-04176 Alexander Stewart: New Patron for Perth Autism Support (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Ross Thomson*
S5M-04175 Alexander Stewart: Disability Award for Forth Valley College (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Ross Thomson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04173 Lewis Macdonald: APSE Scottish Apprentice of the Year (lodged on 22 February 2017) New Support: Jackie Baillie*
S5M-04172 Colin Beattie: MYPAS Awarded Silver Charter (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04171 Colin Beattie: Our Lady of Loretto Youth Players (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gail Ross*, Stuart McMillan*, Clare Haughey*
S5M-04170 Jackie Baillie: Health and Fuel Poverty (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04169 Annie Wells: Glasgow Sirens Superleague Netball Team Debut (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Ross Thomson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04165 Peter Chapman: Ellon Fire and Rescue Service (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Jamie Greene*
S5M-04164 Colin Beattie: Pathedible Orchard (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Clare Haughey*
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S5M-04160 Angus MacDonald: Rotary Club of Polmont Primary School Quiz Won by Laurieston Primary School (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Clare Adamson*
S5M-04159 Finlay Carson: Newton Stewart RFC Wins BT West Division One Title (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04158 Tavish Scott: Energy Action Scotland Support for Shetland Cancer Patients (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04156 Gil Paterson: Fundraisers Install Nine Defibrillators (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Clare Haughey*, Gail Ross*, Rona Mackay*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04154 George Adam: Success for Paisley Pirates (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04148 Murdo Fraser: Archaeological Dig for James I (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04147 Jeremy Balfour: Lottery Funding for Community One Stop Shop (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*
S5M-04146 Jeremy Balfour: Congratulations to Couple Counselling Lothian (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04145 Jenny Gilruth: Fife Employment Access Trust (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Clare Adamson*
S5M-04144 Jenny Gilruth: Fife Women's Aid (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04143 Alexander Stewart: Tesco Alloa Introduces Quiet Hour to Help People with Autism (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04142 James Dornan: Congratulating Finn's Place (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Clare Adamson*
S5M-04141 David Torrance: Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
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S5M-04140 David Torrance: CLEAR Levenmouth (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04139 John Finnie: Highlands and Islands Climate Challenge Fund (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*
S5M-04137 Ash Denham: Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Kenneth Gibson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04136 Emma Harper: Marks and Spencer to Stock Scotch Lamb Only (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04134 Fulton MacGregor: O'Neill Family Raise £20,000 for Charity (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Mairi Evans*, Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04133 Graeme Dey: Monifieth Befriending Scheme (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*
S5M-04132 Miles Briggs: Report on the Mental Health of Young Carers (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*, Kenneth Gibson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04130 Ben Macpherson: Justice for Yazidi People (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Clare Adamson*
S5M-04128 Bill Bowman: Big Lottery Fund Success for Maxwelltown Information Centre (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*
S5M-04127 Bill Bowman: Big Lottery Fund Success for Monifieth Befriending Scheme (lodged on 21 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*
S5M-04111 Murdo Fraser: Life of Eberhart "Paddy" Bort (lodged on 20 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-04101 Ross Greer: Kilmaronock Community Trust Receives Scottish Land Fund Grant (lodged on 20 February 2017) New Support: Jackie Baillie*
S5M-04099 Mary Fee: United Nations World Day of Social Justice (lodged on 20 February 2017) New Support: Jackie Baillie*
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S5M-04089 Kezia Dugdale: Congratulating Action Porty (lodged on 17 February 2017) New Support: Jackie Baillie*
S5M-04086 Alexander Stewart: Safe Drive, Stay Alive Project (lodged on 17 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04075 Annie Wells: Glasgow Airport Passenger Numbers (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04071 Miles Briggs: The St John and the City Project (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04069 Alexander Stewart: Further Employment Opportunities Around Perth (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04068 Liam Kerr: Cycling Initiative Launched in Angus (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04067 Liam Kerr: Neil Ironside Aids Serviceman (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04066 Liam Kerr: Arbroath Pets at Home Fundraising (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04062 Alexander Burnett: Referendums (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04061 Maurice Corry: Combat Stress Finds Veterans in Scotland Face Higher Levels of Deprivation Than Those in Rest of UK (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04060 Maurice Corry: Anne and Bobby Lennox (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04059 Ross Thomson: Greenwell Equipment Sponsors Newmachar United FC (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04058 Alexander Stewart: Tillicoultry Woman in 1,000km Bid for Ectopic Pregnancy Trust (lodged on 16 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04054 Alexander Stewart: Clackmannanshire Artist Launches First Solo Exhibition in Alloa (lodged on 15 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
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S5M-04043 Brian Whittle: Scottish Athletic Achievements Since 1 January 2017 (lodged on 15 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04042 Bill Bowman: Thanking Arbroath Resident, Alison Stedman (lodged on 15 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-04014 Ruth Maguire: Irvine Meadow Football Club (lodged on 13 February 2017) New Support: Mairi Evans*
S5M-04001 Jenny Gilruth: Markinch Curling Club 175th Anniversary (lodged on 10 February 2017) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*
S5M-03984 Adam Tomkins: Community Jobs Scotland (lodged on 09 February 2017) New Support: Andy Wightman*
S5M-03978 Neil Findlay: Butchers Q Guild Smithfield Award (lodged on 09 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03935 Liam Kerr: Inaugural Aberdeen-Malaga Ryanair Flight (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03929 Alexander Stewart: Popular Dunblane Walkway Restored by Hardworking Townsfolk (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03926 Colin Beattie: Forward Mid’s Directory for Disabled People 2017 (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03922 Maurice Corry: Palladium Executive Hire (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03918 Rachael Hamilton: King’s Park and Strathesk Primary Schools' Gold Standard (lodged on 08 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03890 Ross Thomson: Armed Services Advice Project (lodged on 07 February 2017) New Support: Gordon Lindhurst*
S5M-03888 Sandra White: Khojaly Massacre (lodged on 07 February 2017) New Support: Claudia Beamish*, Kezia Dugdale*
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Questions | Ceistean
Written Questions
Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".
Inspired Questions are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.
Inspired questions lodged on 23 February 2017
S5W-07512 Fulton MacGregor: To ask the Scottish Government what funds it is making available to NHS boards for 2017-18.
Written questions lodged on 23 February 2017
S5W-07451 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many and (b) what percentage of vehicles in publicly (i) owned and (ii) managed transport fleets are (A) petrol, (B) diesel and (C) electric. S5W-07454 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to decarbonise publicly (a) owned and (b) managed transport fleets. S5W-07455 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to identify locations for a phased ban in the use of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2025. S5W-07456 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Doctors Against Diesel campaign regarding the effects on health of both long-term and short-term exposure to small particles and gases from fossil-fuel derived air pollution. S5W-07457 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to use scrappage schemes to encourage drivers to switch to electric cars. S5W-07458 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on increasing on-street parking charges for diesel cars. S5W-07459 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to providing payment exemptions to electric vehicles on ferry operators in the (a) Northern Isles and (b) rest of Scotland. S5W-07461 Liam Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its ongoing review of the tendering process for ferry routes, what it means by the term, "in house operator". S5W-07462 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how it will support fuel-efficient driver training. S5W-07463 Liam Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government which individuals are undertaking the review into ferry tendering as announced by the Minister for Transport and the Islands on 2 February 2017, and what experience they have in (a) the ferry industry and (b) competitive tendering processes. S5W-07464 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how many drivers it expects to complete fuel-efficient driver training in each year until 2032. S5W-07465 Liam Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government whether the data collected by the review into ferry tendering announced by the Minister for Transport and the Islands on 2 February 2017 will be put into the public domain after the conclusion of the review. S5W-07466 Liam Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government when its freight fares review for the Northern Isles will be completed.
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S5W-07467 Liam Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to introduce the road equivalent tariff for the Northern Isles. S5W-07468 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it will provide between now and August 2019 for (a) the ongoing expansion of the publicly available ChargePlace Scotland network and (b) the installation of (i) domestic and (ii) workplace charge points. S5W-07469 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government on what date the (a) accommodation and (b) travel was booked for the International Council of Education Advisers meeting in August 2016. S5W-07470 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Edinburgh was selected for the meeting of the International Council of Education Advisers in August 2016, and whether alternative locations were considered. S5W-07471 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh was selected as the accommodation for the International Council of Education Advisers meeting in August 2016, and whether an alternative accommodation arrangement was considered. S5W-07472 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government whether its official who was stationed at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh for three nights for the International Council of Education Advisers meeting in August 2016 received (a) overtime pay, and whether this was at their normal pay rate or higher, and (b) a daily allowance. S5W-07473 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government what activities were carried out by its official, who was stationed at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh for three nights for the International Council of Education Advisers meeting in August 2016, outside of normal working hours that could not have been carried out during normal business hours, and what (a) meetings they had and (b) briefings they provided to the council outside of normal working hours. S5W-07474 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government what the outcomes were of the International Council of Education Advisers meeting in Edinburgh in August 2016, and whether it will provide a copy of the minutes of each meeting held with the council. S5W-07475 Andy Wightman: To ask the Scottish Government whether the additional revenues accruing to local authorities as a result of Part 6 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act did not, as intimated by paragraph 102 of the Revised Financial Memorandum to the Bill, result in a corresponding reduction in the general revenue grant for 2017-18. S5W-07476 Andy Wightman: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment made by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work on 18 January 2017 (Official Report, c. 50) to "come back to Mr Wightman on the point about legal personality", whether he is now in a position to do so. S5W-07477 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review planning policy guidance on buffer zones between sensitive receptors and waste facilities. R S5W-07478 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government how the planning system contributes to reducing health inequalities. R S5W-07479 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers to questions S4W-25353, S4W-26131, S4W-27521, S4W-28458 and S4W-29913 by John Swinney on 7 May 2015, 7 July 2015, 29 September 2015, 2 December 2015 and 8 March 2016 respectively, and to question S5W-00414 by Angela Constance on 14 June 2016, on what date it will publish its analysis of responses to the consultation on proposed amendments to the NHS Central Register
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Questions | Ceistean
(Scotland) Regulations 2006; for what reason this has taken two years to complete; what “full and proper consideration” of the responses has entailed; for what reason this has been undertaken for the same time period; on what date it will announce how it intends to proceed, and whether it has any plans to abandon its proposals. S5W-07480 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government what financial and practical support it makes available to communities and individuals to participate in the statutory planning process. R S5W-07481 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent advice it has received from Health Protection Scotland and Public Health England is on the design, siting and management of incinerators, and what action has it taken to monitor and review emerging evidence and research. R S5W-07484 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the impact on the third sector in Scotland if access to EU social funding is reduced or stopped, and how it would mitigate this. S5W-07485 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what research Transport Scotland has commissioned on (a) demand management, (b) active travel and (c) modal shift in each of the last 10 years. S5W-07486 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what the age limits are for modern apprenticeships within its directorates. S5W-07487 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government where it indicates on the modern apprenticeship vacancies that it advertises that they comply with the Two Tick or Disability Confident processes. S5W-07488 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what criteria it used to select invitees to the Employability Summit that it hosted on 23 November 2016; whether it will publish the minute or notes of the summit; what actions are being taken forward from it, and how many of the attendees have since secured permanent jobs. S5W-07492 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what guidance Skills Development Scotland provides to employers and training providers advertising modern apprenticeships on the apprenticeships website regarding the obligation to offer the Two Tick or Disability Confident processes. S5W-07493 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will reintroduce the Scottish Employers Recruitment Incentive and how much it will invest in this in 2017-18. S5W-07495 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to ensure that each local authority area has a supported employment service with trained job coaches, and what action it can take to address the reported shortage of coaches. S5W-07496 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed undertaking trials of connected and autonomous vehicles with (a) Scottish Enterprise, (b) the UK Government and (c) other bodies, and whether it will publish any (i) correspondence and (ii) minutes of meetings regarding this. S5W-07497 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the establishment of so-called emission zones, in which diesel and petrol vehicles would be charged for entering. S5W-07498 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the phasing out of (a) petrol and (b) diesel vehicles by 2025 in (i) rural and (ii) urban areas.
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Questions | Ceistean
S5W-07499 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-07053 by Roseanna Cunningham on 22 February 2017, whether it will publish the evidence that it has received to determine that each protection order should remain in place, and what plans it has to revoke each order. S5W-07501 Richard Lochhead: To ask the Scottish Government how many applications to the courts in relation to Section 14 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 have been (a) lodged and (b) approved. S5W-07502 Ross Thomson: To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of retained primitive reflexes on children who experience difficulties in education. S5W-07503 Daniel Johnson: To ask the Scottish Government what work it is conducting regarding Scotland potentially joining the European Free Trade Association. S5W-07504 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that ScotRail paid around £2,000 in compensation payments each day from April to December 2016. S5W-07505 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), what its plans are for dealing with future business rates increases in light of the 12.5% cap being for one year only. S5W-07506 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the comment by the President of the Centre for Economics and Business Research that an independent Scotland would face “Greek-style austerity". S5W-07507 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in light of reports of an increase in the number of young people being admitted to hospitals in the NHS Ayrshire and Arran area because of alcohol-related conditions. S5W-07508 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to tackle (a) online identify fraud and (b) other cyber-crime; what guidance it issues to businesses regarding protecting themselves, and what information it has on how much has been lost by (i) people and (ii) businesses. S5W-07511 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that hospitals in NHS Ayrshire and Arran cancelled 323 operations in 2016 because they did not have sufficient resources. S5W-07513 Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Government how much it estimates the total revenue will be from non-domestic rates in (a) 2016-17 and (b) 2017-18. S5W-07514 Daniel Johnson: To ask the Scottish Government when it will introduce legislation regarding legal recognition for non-binary genders. S5W-07515 Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), how much each NHS board will pay in increased business rates; what compensation it will offer to mitigate this, and what discussions it has had or plans with each board to discuss whether the increase will lead to a reduction in services. S5W-07516 Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), how many businesses in the West Scotland region, excluding in the hospitality sector, will the cap on rises to business rates apply to.
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Questions | Ceistean
S5W-07517 Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), what representations the cabinet secretary has received from businesses in the Renfrewshire North and West constituency that are concerned about a rise in business rates. S5W-07518 Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), what support it can give to businesses that deliver childcare and early years services that are concerned about a rise in business rates. S5W-07519 Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), what impact increased business rates will have on childcare and early years services; what the cost of this will be to (a) local authorities and (b) parents, and whether it considers that the service providers should meet the increase in rates through increased charges or reducing their cost base. S5W-07520 Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution on 21 February 2017 (Official Report, c. 18), for what reason it has not offered providers of childcare and early years services similar support to that offered to the hospitality sector, and whether it will consider doing so. S5W-07526 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with (a) COSLA and (b) each local authority regarding introducing (i) free town centre parking and (ii) access to bus or taxi lanes for electric vehicles, and whether it will publish any (A) correspondence and (B) minutes or notes of these meetings.
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New Subordinate Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais
New Subordinate Legislation
Negative instruments
The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 23 February 2017 and are subject to the negative procedure—
Participation Request (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/39) laid under section 142 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/41) laid under section 113(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992
Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 (SSI 2017/42) laid under section 6A(2) of the Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act 1956
Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/43) laid under sections 24(5), 24A(6) and 24B(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966
Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Outer Hebrides) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/48) laid under section 9(2) of the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984
Laid only instruments
The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 23 February 2017 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—
Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/40 (C.5)) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
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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.
Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Finance and Constitution), 22 February 2017 Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform), 28 February 2017
Budget (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 23 February 2017
Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (Social Security), 23 February 2017 Lead committee - Social Security
Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Delegated Powers and Law Reform)), 21 February 2017
Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice)), 28 February 2017
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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais
Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Justice)), 7 February 2017 Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform), 21 February 2017
Legislative Consent Memorandums
A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: http://external.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/31313.aspx
Criminal Finances Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-6 Justice Committee, 31 January 2017 Consider by Parliament on 2 March 2017
Digital Economy Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-8 Agreed by Parliament on 22 February 2017
Farriers (Registration) Bill (UK Parliament legislations) LCM-S5-9 Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, 21 February 2017
Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-5 Agreed by Parliament on 7 February 2017
Subordinate Legislation (date of laying) (lead committee)
Instrument subject to approval
To be approved by resolution of the Parliament by 3 March 2017 Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/23) (27 January 2017) (Finance and Constitution)
Affirmative instruments
Lead committee to report by 6 March 2017
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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais
Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (Modification) Regulations 2017 [draft] (17 January 2017) (Education and Skills)
Lead committee to report by 12 March 2017 Sale of Tobacco (Registration of Moveable Structures and Fixed Penalty Notices) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 [draft] (23 January 2017) (Health and Sport)
Lead committee to report by 15 March 2017 National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Older and Disabled Persons (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 [draft] (26 January 2017) (Rural Economy and Connectivity)
Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (Scottish Land Court) Order 2017 [draft] (26 January 2017) (Justice)
Lead committee to report by 16 March 2017 Continuing Care (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 [draft] (27 January 2017) (Education and Skills)
National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Clinic) Amendment Order 2017 [draft] (27 January 2017) (Health and Sport)
Scottish Fiscal Commission (Modification of Functions) Regulations 2017 [draft] (27 January 2017) (Finance and Constitution)
Lead committee to report by 22 March 2017 Budget (Scotland) Act 2016 Amendment Regulations 2017 [draft] (2 February 2017) (Finance and Constitution)
Lead committee to report by 23 March 2017 Scottish Tribunals (Listed Tribunals) Regulations 2017 [draft] (3 February 2017) (Justice)
First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Tax Chamber and Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Composition) Regulations 2017 [draft] (3 February 2017) (Justice)
Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 (Ancillary Provisions) Regulations 2017 [draft] (3 February 2017) (Justice)
Lead committee to report by 31 March 2017 Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Upper Tax Tribunal for Scotland) Regulations 2017 [draft] (16 February 2017) (Justice)
First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the First-tier Tax Tribunal for Scotland) Regulations 2017 [draft] (16 February 2017) (Justice)
Bankruptcy and Protected Trust Deeds (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 [draft] (20 February 2017) (Delegated Powers and Law Reform)
Lead committee to report by 17 April 2017
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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais
Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 [draft] (21 February 2017) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform)
Negative instruments
Subject to annulment by 24 February 2017 Lead committee to report by 20 February 2017 Firemen’s Pension Scheme (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/431) (22 December 2016) (Justice)
Letting Agent Registration (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/432) (22 December 2016) (Local Government and Communities)
Licensing of Relevant Permanent Sites (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/433) (22 December 2016) (Local Government and Communities)
Seed (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/434) (22 December 2016) (Rural Economy and Connectivity)
Subject to annulment by 2 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 27 February 2017 Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/6) (13 January 2017) (Rural Economy and Connectivity)
Subject to annulment by 7 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 6 March 2017 Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (Rural Housing Bodies) Amendment Order 2017 (SSI 2017/7) (18 January 2017) (Justice)
Subject to annulment by 8 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 6 March 2017 Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/8) (19 January 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Non-Domestic Rates (Levying) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/9) (19 January 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Subject to annulment by 12 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 6 March 2017 Sale of Nicotine Vapour Products (Prescribed Documents) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/13) (23 January 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Subject to annulment by 16 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 13 March 2017 Non-Domestic Rates (Rural Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/22) (27 January 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Subject to annulment by 23 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 20 March 2017
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Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais
National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/27) (3 February 2017) (Health and Sport)
National Health Service Pension Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/28) (3 February 2017) (Health and Sport)
Subject to annulment by 31 March 2017 Lead committee to report by 27 March 2017 Bankruptcy Fees (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/37) (20 February 2017) (Economy, Jobs and Fair Work)
Subject to annulment by 18 April 2017 Lead committee to report by 3 April 2017 Animal Feed (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/38) (22 February 2017) (Rural Economy and Connectivity)
Subject to annulment by 19 April 2017 Lead committee to report by 3 April 2017 Participation Request (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/39) (23 February 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/41) (23 February 2017) (Social Security)
Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 (SSI 2017/42) (23 February 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/43) (23 February 2017) (Local Government and Communities)
Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Outer Hebrides) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/48) (23 February 2017) (Rural Economy and Connectivity)
Other documents
Lead committee to report by 21 March 2017 Public Services Reform (Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy) (Scotland) Order 2017 [draft] (SG/2017/8) (12 January 2017) (Economy, Jobs and Fair Work)
Public Services Reform (Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy) (Scotland) Order 2017 [Explanatory Document] (SG/2017/9) (12 January 2017) (Economy, Jobs and Fair Work)
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Documents | Sgrìobhainnean
New Documents
Committee Reports
The following reports were published on 24 February 2017—
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, 2nd Report, 2017 (Session 5): Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Farriers (Registration) Bill, (Session 5) (SP Paper 90)
Health and Sport Committee, 2nd Report 2017 (Session 5): Subordinate Legislation (SP Paper 91)
Local Government and Communities Committee, 4th Report 2017 (Session 5): Report on Subordinate Legislation (SP Paper 92)
For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)
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