BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 157/2013 Monday 4 November 2013

Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

12.00 pm Finance Committee The Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath

For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ______

1 Contents

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

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 4 November 2013 Section A – Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Contact details for Committee Clerks are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Finance Committee 27th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 12 noon in The Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath 1. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15: Members will report back on the outcomes of the workshop sessions involving local organisations held before the start of the meeting.Not before 2.00 pm— 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15 from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Budget (Scotland) Act 2013 Amendment Order 2013 [draft] from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth to move S4M-08094 - That the Finance Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2013 Amendement Order 2013 [draft] be approved.

Business Bulletin: Monday 4 November 2013 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 30 October 2013 Tuesday 5 November 2013

2.00 pm Time for Reflection – Mrs Manjit Kaur Jheeta, Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib, Glasgow followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Person Centred Healthcare followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-07773 Sandra White: Glasgow Women‘s Aid‘s 40th Anniversary Celebration (for text of motion see Section F)

Wednesday 6 November 2013

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Portfolio Questions Health and Wellbeing (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 31 October 2013) followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: Transport followed by Scottish Labour Party Debate: Justice followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-07500: Jackie Baillie: No More Page 3 (for text of motion see Section F)

Thursday 7 November 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 31 October 2013)

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business – S4M-07731 Mike MacKenzie: The Best Buildings in Scotland (for text of motion see Section F)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Stage 1 Debate: Tribunals (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M- 08145 see Section F ) followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 12 November 2013

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 13 November 2013

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Infrastructure, Investment and Cities;

Culture and External Affairs followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Thursday 14 November 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Independence Referendum Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Monday 4 November 2013 Section C – Future Committee Meetings

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

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

Education and Culture Committee 5 November 2013 28th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 6 1. Scrutiny of the Draft Budget 2014-15 (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15. 2. Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 12 November, the Committee expects to take evidence from representatives of the art and culture sector on the work of Creative Scotland.

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

Justice Committee 5 November 2013 30th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 4 1. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15 from— Anne Pinkman, Convener, Scottish Working Group on Women‘s Offending; Tom Halpin, Chief Executive, Safeguarding Communities - Reducing Offending (Sacro);

Lillian Cringles, Manager, Justice Services, North Lanarkshire Council. 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15 from— Kenny MacAskill, Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Kerry Twyman, Finance Programme Management Division, Andy Bruce, Deputy Director, Community Justice Division, Kerry Morgan, Community Justice Division, and Stephen Woodhouse, Police Division, Scottish Government. 3. Commission on Women Offenders: The Committee will take evidence from— Kenny MacAskill, Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Jane Moffat, Community Justice Division, Scottish Government; Colin McConnell, Chief Executive, Scottish Prison Service. 4. Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012: The Committee will consider correspondence received.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 12 November, the Committee expects to consider the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2.

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

Health and Sport Committee 5 November 2013 31st Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. National Confidential Forum (Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill): The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 1). 2. Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 12 November, the Committee expects to take oral evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Well-being. The Committee will consider a draft report on the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill and a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15.

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

Welfare Reform Committee 5 November 2013 17th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 3 1. The ‘Bedroom Tax’ in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence on research it commisioned on the impact of the ‗Bedroom tax‘ in Scotland from— Professor Ken Gibb, Professor in Housing Economics and Director for Public Policy, University of Glasgow. 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15 (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 5 November, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence from Proffesor Ken Gibb on research the Committee commissioned on The ‗Bedroom tax‘ in Scotland. The Committee will also consider a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15.

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

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 5 November 2013 28th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 11.30 am in Committee Room 5 1. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/287). 2. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 6) (Miscellaneous) 2013 (SSI 2013/294); Act of Sederunt (Summary Applications, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc. Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2013 (SSI 2013/293). 3. Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 4. Scottish Independence Referendum Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 12 November, the Committee expects to consider subordinate legislation.

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

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 6 November 2013 30th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 4 1. Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Rosemary Winter-Scott, the Accountant in Bankruptcy and Agency Chief Executive, and Claire Orr, Executive Director Policy and Compliance, Accountant in Bankruptcy; Graham Fisher, Scottish Government Legal Directorate; and then from— Fergus Ewing, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, Scottish Government; Chris Boyland, Head of Strategic Reform, and Claire Orr, Executive Director Policy and Compliance, Accountant in Bankruptcy. 2. Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will review the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 November, the Committee will consider a revised draft report on the 2014-15 Draft Budget.

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

Public Audit Committee 6 November 2013 14th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 5 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. Section 23 report - NHS financial performance 2012/13: The Committee will take evidence on the Auditor General for Scotland‘s report entitled "NHS financial performance 2012/13" from— Caroline Gardner, Auditor General for Scotland; Angela Canning, Assistant Director, Tricia Meldrum, Portfolio Manager, and Gemma Diamond, Project Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value Group, Audit Scotland. 3. Section 23 report - Scotland’s colleges 2013: The Committee will take evidence from— Audrey Cumberford, Principal and Chief Executive, West College Scotland; Margaret Munckton, Acting Principal and Chief Executive, Perth College; Susan H Walsh, Principal and Chief Executive, Glasgow Clyde College; Alan Williamson, Director of Finance, Edinburgh College; and then from— Laurence Howells, Interim Chief Executive, Scottish Funding Council.

4. Consideration of approach - NHS financial performance 2012/13: The Committee will consider its approach to the Auditor General for Scotland‘s report entitled "NHS financial performance 2012/13" and take evidence from— Caroline Gardner, Auditor General for Scotland; Angela Canning, Assistant Director, Tricia Meldrum, Portfolio Manager, and Gemma Diamond, Project Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value Group, Audit Scotland. 5. Consideration of approach - Scotland’s colleges 2013: The Committee will consider the evidence received at agenda item 3 and take evidence from— Caroline Gardner, Auditor General for Scotland; Ronnie Nicol, Assistant Director, and Phil Grigor, Project Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value Group, Audit Scotland.

Proposed future business At its next meeting it is expected that the Committee will take evidence on reports recently published by the Auditor General for Scotland.

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

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 6 November 2013 21st Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 3 1. Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Stuart Greig, Head of Zero Waste Policy, Alastair Merrill, Director of Procurement, Paul McNulty, Head of Procurement Policy and Development, and Mark Richards, Solicitor, Branch Head of Commercial and Business Services, Scottish Government; and then from— Dr Jim Cuthbert and Margaret Cuthbert; Duncan Osler, Partner, MacRoberts LLP; Morag Wallace, Associate Director, and Barry White, Chief Executive, Scottish Futures Trust. 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15 (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2014-15.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 Nov, The Committee expects to take oral evidence on the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill and consideration of the Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15 Draft Report.

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

Local Government and Regeneration Committee 6 November 2013 28th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 6 1. The Implications of Procurement Reform for Public Services and Community Regeneration: The Committee will take evidence on the implications for local government of the provisions of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill from— Andy Milne, Chief Executive, Scotland‘s Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF); Francis Stuart, Research and Policy Adviser, Oxfam Scotland; Annie Gunner Logan, Director, CCPS Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland. 2. Public Petitions PE01423: Following the publication of the Committee‘s report entitled Public Services Reform and Local Government: Strand 3 Developing New Ways of Delivering Services (SP Paper 370), the Committee will consider the petition PE1423 by Gordon Hall on behalf of The Unreasonable Learners, on harnessing the undoubted talent of public sector staff. 3. The Implications of Procurement Reform for Public Services and Community Regeneration (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence received. 4. Forthcoming Legislation (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to forthcoming legislation on the Defective and Dangerous Building (Recovery and Expenses) (Scotland) Bill.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 November 2013, the Committee expects to consider the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill, with oral evidence from former Council Chief Executives, SOPO, SOLAR, Audit Scotland and SOLACE; and will take a second consideration of the draft report to the Finance Committee on the 2014/15 Budget and 2013 Spending Review. The Committee is also planning to carry out a inquiry into the Defective and dangerous Buildings (Recovery of Expenses) (Scotland) Bill in the new year.

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

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 6 November 2013 32nd Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. Declaration of interests: Cara Hilton will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments—

Bee Keeping (Colonsay and Oronsay) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/279); and Loch Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scallops Several Fishery Order 2013 (SSI 2013/280). 3. Climate change adaptation: The Committee will take evidence from— Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Bob Irvine, Deputy Director for Climate Change and Water Industry, Helen Mansbridge, Team Leader - Behaviour Change, and Neil Ritchie, Head of Natural Assets and Flooding, Scottish Government. 4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2014-15 (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report to the Finance Committee.

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

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 7 November 2013 14th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether its consideration of a response from the Parliamentary Bureau on Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer elections and responses on its consultation on the review of Parliamentary reform should be taken in private at future meetings. 2. Cross-Party Group: The Committee will consider an application for recognition from the proposed Cross-Party Group on the Scottish Economy, and take evidence from— Richard Baker, Co-Convener of the proposed Cross-Party Group on the Scottish Economy. 3. Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland: The Committee will take oral evidence, on the Commissioner‘s annual report, from— Stuart Allan, Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland; Douglas Winchester, Investigating Officer, and Ian Bruce, Public Appointments Manager, Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. 4. Cross-Party Group - approval: The Committee will decide whether to accord recognition to the proposed Cross-Party Group on the Scottish Economy. 5. Status of Groups - substitutes in Committee (in private): The Committee will consider a note by the Clerk.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, 21 November, the Committee expects to consider a monitoring report on the activities of Cross-Party Groups, an issues paper on the Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament Act 2006 and minor Standing Order rule changes for Hybrid Bills.

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

European and External Relations Committee 7 November 2013 18th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.30 am in Committee Room 4 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 2 in private and all future discussion of the post of adviser in private. 2. Inquiry into the aspects of the Scottish Government’s White Paper on Independence relating to the European Union: The Committee will consider candidates for the post of adviser in connection with its forthcoming inquiry.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 14 November, the Committee expects to take evidence in a round table on European structural funds and to consider the latest edition of the Brussels Bulletin.

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 4 November 2013 Section E – Written questions lodged on 01 November 2013

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

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

S4W-18048 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what level of carbon emissions is caused by street lighting in each local authority area and what the cost saving would be of using low-energy LED bulbs.

S4W-18050 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on introducing low-energy LED bulbs in street lights since May 2013.

S4W-18056 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-17873 by Humza Yousaf on 29 October 2013, what topics were discussed at each meeting; what the outcomes and agreed actions were, and whether follow-up meetings were proposed.

S4W-18057 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-17873 by Humza Yousaf on 29 October 2013, whether discussions were held on policies that are dependent on the outcome of the next Scottish parliamentary election.

S4W-18071 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the theft of fuel, quad bikes and agricultural equipment from farms.

S4W-18072 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Government how many thefts of quad bikes and other agricultural equipment from farms there have been and how many prosections for these thefts, in each local authority area in each of the last five years.

S4W-18074 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government how many and what percentage of the population were of pensionable age in each local authority area in the last year for which information is available, and what the projected figures are for 2033.

S4W-18075Δ Stewart Stevenson: To ask the Scottish Government when the next reports of the Fiscal Commission Working Group will be published.

Business Bulletin: Monday 4 November 2013 Section F – Motions and Amendments

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

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

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

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

 Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-08147 James Dornan: Launch of Scottish Women in Sport—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Scottish Women in Sport (SWIS); notes that this organisation has been set up to encourage and inspire more women to get involved in sport at all levels through education, celebration and participation; considers the research to be clear that there are many health, wellbeing and societal benefits of widening participation of girls and women in sport; considers that making women‘s sport more attractive and accessible, both to participants and spectators, is the key way to change the prevalent societal attitudes that oftentimes stop women participating in the first place; understands that women‘s participation in sport increases significantly following each Olympic Games, which is one of the few occasions where coverage of women‘s sport is equal to men‘s sport, and that SWIS therefore also aims to increase media coverage for women‘s sports so that coverage is much more equal; understands that the launch takes place in Glasgow on 13 November 2013 at the Emirates stadium and that SWIS is fully supported by a number of high-profile Scottish sportswomen and businesses, and wishes it every success in the future.

*S4M-08146 Hugh Henry: Respect for Shopworkers Week—That the Parliament notes that 11 to 15 November 2013 is Respect for Shopworkers Week and recognises the opportunity that this week provides to raise awareness of the problems of violence, threats and abuse experienced by shopworkers simply for doing their job; is appalled at levels of violence experienced by workers who deal with the public, as evidenced in the 2013 survey from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, which found that 4% of shopworkers had been physically attacked in the previous 12 months and 35% had been threatened with violence; is further appalled at the traumatising effects of these incidents for staff who have to face the continual possibility of attack or abuse throughout their working day as they are on the frontline of dealing with the public; is concerned at what it considers the paltry level of sentences meted out to offenders, often with a suspended sentence or with no custodial element; believes that staff deserve more than warm words of support, and hopes that the Scottish Government will build on previous expressions of support by bringing forward proposals that give more effective protection to workers who serve the public.

*S4M-08145 Roseanna Cunningham: Tribunals (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Tribunals (Scotland) Bill.

Supported by: Kenny MacAskill*

*S4M-08144 James Dornan: St Andrew’s First Aid Count Me In Campaign—That the Parliament congratulates St Andrew‘s First Aid on its Count Me In Campaign; notes that it is seeking 34,000 signatories to its pledge, which it understands is the equivalent of the number of household accidents reported on a yearly basis that are taken to hospital where basic first aid would have sufficed; understands that the campaign seeks to educate the almost three-quarters of people in Scotland who do not have basic first aid skills, and considers that these skills are crucial in saving lives and removing unnecessary strain on emergency services.

*S4M-08142 Graeme Dey: Dundee and Angus College Opens—That the Parliament sends its best wishes to the staff and students of the Dundee and Angus College, one of Scotland‘s four newly formed regional seats of learning; notes that the other new institutions are North East Scotland College, Glasgow Kelvin College and New College Lanarkshire; commends the hard work and commitment of college boards in reaching what it considers this historic point, and looks forward to years of success for each college in working toward offering students greater choice as well as contributing to the Scottish economy.

Supported by: Nanette Milne*, Willie Coffey*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-08141 Richard Lyle: 2013 Scottish Health Awards—That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire‘s nine finalists in the Scottish Health Awards; understands that NHS Lanarkshire has finalists in eight of the 16 award categories, the highest of any NHS board, and considers that the Scottish Health Awards is the most prestigious awards ceremony for healthcare professionals in Scotland and rewards Scotland‘s most dedicated NHS workers.

*S4M-08140 Christian Allard: Asterix and the Picts—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Asterix and the Picts; understands that the latest volume in the comic book series sees Asterix and Obelix travel from Gaul to Iron Age Scotland, where they encounter the Picts, discover whisky, bagpipes, the origins of Hadrian‘s Wall and the location of the Loch Ness monster; notes that the book is being published in English, Scots and Gaelic along with many other languages; further understands that the Scots version, Asterix and the Pechts, was translated by the Scots publishing company, Itchy Coo, and the Scots poet and novelist, Matthew Fitt, from Dundee; further notes that the Gaelic version, Asterix ann an Dùthaich nan Cruithneach, will be launched on 1 November 2013 in Inverness, and encourages readers of all ages to pick up a copy and enjoy what it considers a great read.

Supported by: James Dornan*, John Finnie*, Joan McAlpine*, John Mason*, Patricia Ferguson*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-08139 John Wilson: Down’s Syndrome Scotland to Host 2018 World Congress—That the Parliament congratulates Down‘s Syndrome Scotland on its success on being chosen to host and organise the World Down‘s Syndrome Congress in Glasgow in August 2018; understands that that the event is a chance for international medics, academics, researchers and organisations, along with adults with the condition and their families, to network and share their experiences, research and knowledge; notes that Down‘s Syndrome Scotland provides information, services and support to people with Down‘s syndrome and their families, carers and professionals throughout the country; understands that Down‘s Syndrome Scotland will hold its annual conference on 16 November 2013 and that this will include workshops focusing on liaison nursing services, communication skills, access to work and the role of fathers in bringing up a child with Down‘s syndrome; commends the work of the charity in helping its members reach their full potential, and wishes them all the very best.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Patricia Ferguson*, Mary Scanlon*, Liam McArthur*, Joan McAlpine*, Hanzala Malik*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*,

Christina McKelvie*, Aileen McLeod*, Fiona McLeod*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Jim Hume*

*S4M-08138♦ Margaret McCulloch: Scotland’s Towns Week—That the Parliament welcomes Scotland‘s Towns Week, which will run from 18 to 24 November 2013; understands that the purpose of the week is to unite, inspire and support towns across Scotland to run or launch events, campaigns or projects that will raise the profile of the country‘s towns; welcomes the series of events already planned in communities across the country, including the Scotland‘s Towns Conference in Inverness on the 22 November; notes that Scotland‘s Towns Partnership has developed a toolkit to help communities participate in Scotland‘s Towns Week; further notes the appeal by the partnership for volunteers to come forward as Scotland‘s Towns Week Ambassadors to help promote the campaign in general and their town‘s inclusion in the week, and hopes that involvement in Scotland‘s Towns Week helps towns across Scotland become stronger, greener and more resilient communities.

Supported by: Malcolm Chisholm*, Elaine Murray*, Hanzala Malik*, Graeme Dey*, Patricia Ferguson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jayne Baxter*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*

*S4M-08137 Joan McAlpine: Strathaven Echoes—That the Parliament congratulates Strathaven Echoes on reaching its 25th anniversary; considers that, in these days of social media and 24-hour news channels, the local paper can still be a lifeline to many people; recognises that, as well as providing local news, it is an outlet for local businesses to advertise and a place for local achievements to be recognised, and notes the dedication of the editor since he took over the running of the paper over 23 years ago.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, George Adam*, Linda Fabiani*, Graeme Dey*, Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christina McKelvie*, Fiona McLeod*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Rob Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Jim Hume*

S4M-08136 Bill Kidd: Glasgow Disability Alliance’s Ability Fest Exhibition—That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Disability Alliance on successfully staging the 2013 Ability Fest at the city‘s Thistle Hotel; understands that there were over 50 exhibitors and more than 600 attendees at the exhibition, which promoted opportunities for employers and workers in education, volunteering and leisure, and commends what it sees as the commitment, work and attitude of Jamie Andrew, the Scottish mountaineer and motivational speaker, who gave the keynote speech that opened the exhibition.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing*, Nanette Milne*, Colin Keir*, Roderick Campbell*, Richard Lyle*, Fiona McLeod*, Linda Fabiani*, Jackie Baillie*, Bob Doris*, Rob Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*

S4M-08135 Christina McKelvie: Hidden in Plain Sight—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group report, Hidden in

plain sight: Three years on: updated analysis of UK measures to protect trafficked persons; understands that the report examines progress made by the UK Government in combatting trafficking in human beings since the publication of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group‘s first report, Wrong Kind of Victim?; notes that the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group was established in May 2009 to coincide with the coming into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings in the UK and that the group monitors the UK Government‘s implementation of the convention and examines all types of trafficking, including internal trafficking and the trafficking of British nationals; believes that the report is a welcome addition to the fight against human trafficking, and hopes that the UK Government will take note of some of the recommendations in the report.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Margaret McDougall, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Aileen McLeod*, John Mason*, Colin Keir*, Linda Fabiani*, Mike MacKenzie*, Fiona McLeod*, David Torrance*

S4M-08134 Jamie Hepburn: World Forum on Natural Capital—That the Parliament welcomes the inaugural World Forum on Natural Capital, to be held on 21-22 November 2013 in Edinburgh; understands that this will be the world‘s first major conference devoted to the rapidly evolving concept of natural capital and will see over 450 people visit Scotland over the two days, bringing together business leaders, environmental experts and government representatives from around the world to agree action required to address risks to stocks and flows of natural capital and identify opportunities to business from helping to conserve natural capital, and commends the work of the Scottish Wildlife Trust in organising this event and its endeavours to bring what it considers this important issue to the fore.

Supported by: Marco Biagi, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08133 Mary Scanlon: New Production at Claymore Dairy—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Graham‘s Dairies will begin producing yoghurt and soft cheese at its Claymore Dairy in Nairn from 2014; understands that this follows the resumption of milk bottling at the plant, which sees all the milk produced by the four remaining dairy farms in the region being processed and packaged at the Nairn site; further understands that the milk processed on this site supplies the local market and also other areas through the company‘s Bridge of Allan site, and wishes the new venture into yoghurt and soft cheese production every success in the future.

Supported by: John Lamont, Annabelle Ewing, Jackson Carlaw, Kenneth Gibson, Nanette Milne, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Bruce Crawford, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Jamie McGrigor, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White

S4M-08132 Angus MacDonald: RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards, Youth and Education Award—That the Parliament congratulates Larbert High School on winning the Youth and Education category at the 2013 RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards; understands that Larbert High School won the award in recognition of the work that it has undertaken with the community and partner organisations to

safeguard Carron Dams Site of Special Scientific Interest; considers that this hard work has helped turn this nationally important site from an underused and neglected area into a thriving nature reserve enjoyed by local people and used by pupils throughout the curriculum, and pays tribute to Slamannan Primary School as the runner-up that narrowly missed winning the award with its study into the migratory habits of bean geese, which use Slamannan as their winter home.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Stewart Stevenson, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, John Wilson R, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Jayne Baxter, Colin Keir*, Christina McKelvie*, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-08131 Angus MacDonald: RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards, Best Politician—That the Parliament congratulates Rob Gibson MSP, the member for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, on winning the Best Politician category at the RSPB‘s Nature of Scotland awards, which were presented on 30 October 2013; acknowledges that Rob was cited by the judges for championing a range of causes that enhance sustainability and the natural environment, and notes that he was also praised for his work as convener of the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee, in which he has led the scrutiny of a number of issues, including climate change mitigation and biodiversity.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Liam McArthur, Aileen McLeod, Stewart Stevenson, Graeme Dey, Dennis Robertson, Linda Fabiani, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, John Wilson R, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Jayne Baxter, Colin Keir*, Christina McKelvie*, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-08130 John Finnie: Write for Rights Campaign—That the Parliament notes that 1 November 2013 marks the start of Amnesty International‘s annual worldwide greetings card and letter-writing campaign, Write for Rights; commends the campaign, which aims to send messages of hope and solidarity to people who experience human rights abuses; believes that the campaign can have a positive impact on their circumstances, especially when authorities see that people worldwide are watching their actions, and encourages elected representatives and people from across Scotland to take part and exercise their freedom of expression in defence of human rights across the world. R

Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, John Mason, Mike MacKenzie, Marco Biagi, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, John Wilson, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Colin Keir*, Alison Johnstone*, Linda Fabiani*, Jackie Baillie*, Fiona McLeod*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-08129 David Torrance: Congratulating Emma McLachlan on her Successes in Archery—That the Parliament congratulates Emma McLachlan, a pupil at Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy, on what it considers her outstanding achievements in archery; applauds her on her seven Scottish records in 2013 alone; acclaims her representation of Scotland at the Outdoor National and Junior Euronations Championship; congratulates her on claiming the UK and Ireland Field

Archery title, and wishes her the best of luck in achieving her personal goal of representing Scotland in the Junior Commonwealth Games in Samoa in 2015.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Johnstone, Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, Bill Kidd, John Wilson, Bruce Crawford, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Colin Keir*, Alison Johnstone*

S4M-08128 Fiona McLeod: Scottish Book Week 2013—That the Parliament welcomes Scottish Book Week 2013, which runs from 25 November to 1 December and has a theme of looking for the best Scottish novels of the last 50 years; understands that the literary critic, Stuart Kelly, and the staff of the Scottish Book Trust have compiled a list of the top 50 Scottish books; encourages everyone to join in and vote for their favourite Scottish novel at scottishbooktrust.com/reading/book- lists/50-best-scottish-books-of-the-last-50-years, and notes that the top 10 books will be unveiled during the event. R

Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Liam McArthur, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Aileen McLeod, Nanette Milne, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, George Adam, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, Sandra White, John Mason*, Colin Keir*, Alison Johnstone*, Linda Fabiani*, Jackie Baillie*, Stewart Maxwell*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-08127 Graeme Dey: Angus Community Allotment Receives Award—That the Parliament congratulates the Arbroath-based Healthy Happy Communities allotment project, which brings families, community groups and local schools together to learn to grow and cook fresh vegetables, on receiving a Thriving award under the It‘s Your Neighbourhood scheme run by Keep Scotland Beautiful at a ceremony in Stirling‘s Albert Halls.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Roderick Campbell, Liam McArthur, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Fiona McLeod, Alison Johnstone, Mike MacKenzie, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Christian Allard, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Bruce Crawford, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, Sandra White, Colin Keir*, Jackie Baillie*

S4M-08126 Christina McKelvie: End of an Era for the Larkhall and District Volunteers Group—That the Parliament notes that, after what it sees as 13 years of tireless service, Pat Smith will step down as the team leader of the Larkhall and District Volunteers Group; notes the commitment and determination that she displayed in progressing the group; understands that she has helped it evolve from a service that provided a friendly chat on the phone to older, disabled and housebound people to one, now known as Call Line, that aims to meet the needs of people across the area; believes that, along with the original service, it now also includes volunteer car and minibus drivers, befriending services, practical assistance, gardening and the use of an accessible caravan; commends Pat on her 13 years of service to the community, and wishes her well in what it is sure will be a fruitful new beginning.

Supported by: Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08125 Annabelle Ewing: Befriending Week 2013—That the Parliament notes that 2 to 9 November 2013 has been designated as Befriending Week; congratulates befriending services and their volunteers and supports what it sees as the valuable work of the country‘s befriending services; believes that volunteer befrienders provide essential social support to vulnerable and isolated people in communities across the country, and commends the work of befriending networks in, it believes, providing crucial infrastructure support to befriending services across the country.

Supported by: Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*, Liam McArthur*, Joan McAlpine*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-08124 Neil Findlay: UN Votes against US Trade Embargo against Cuba for 22nd Time—That the Parliament notes the recent actions of the UN General Assembly, which, it considers, has once again voted almost unanimously to adopt its 22nd consecutive annual resolution calling for an end to the United States‘ decades- long economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba; considers that the vote, 188 in favour to two against (United States and Israel) with three abstentions (Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau), again confirms the global opposition to what it considers to be the deeply unfair and internationally unlawful trade embargo against the Cuban people; observes that the UN General Assembly expressed concern that the trade embargo had extraterritorial effects, which had impacted on the sovereignty and legitimate interests of other states and entities to trade freely with each other; understands with regret that the US has imposed fines, amounting to $2.4 billion, on 30 US and foreign entities for daring to have relations with Cuba; understands that the embargo has been further tightened under the current US administration, particularly in the financial sector; further understands that the impact of the embargo over 50 years has seen a loss of trade amounting to $1 trillion, with immense social and economic damage to Cuba, and calls on the US to end what it considers this unjust, unfair and internationally unacceptable embargo.

Supported by: Mary Fee, Hanzala Malik, David Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Marco Biagi, Sandra White, John Mason*, Linda Fabiani*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-08123 Stuart McMillan: Rise in Petrol Prices also Affects Urban Drivers— That the Parliament acknowledges the continued debate on increases in petrol prices that motorists across Scotland are having to pay; acknowledges the recently published Reform Scotland report, Pay-as-you-drive: the road to a better future; notes that the report highlights that the increase in petrol prices particularly affects rural drivers; considers, however, that it should also recognise that rising petrol prices affect urban drivers, as highlighted by the continued campaign run by the Greenock Telegraph, Petrol and Diesel Watch, which advises motorists on a daily basis of the fuel prices at filling stations throughout Inverclyde and the west of Scotland, and believes that fuel providers need to apply a more consistent approach to their forecourt charging to both rural and urban drivers.

Supported by: David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08122 Colin Beattie: Lasswade High School’s First Day—That the Parliament welcomes the official opening of Lasswade High School by the First Minister on 30 October 2013; understands that the new school was part of a £65 million joint-venture between Midlothian and East Renfrewshire councils, which saw East Renfrewshire open the new Eastwood High School, and that this approach has helped save around £4 million; believes that the project arose from the £1.25 billion Schools for the Future programme, which aims to fund the construction of 67 new schools across Scotland; notes that the new Lasswade High School includes a swimming pool, library and other facilities that will be available for public use; congratulates Midlothian Council and BAM construction on delivering what it sees as these state-of-the-art facilities; commends the Scottish Government on its work in this area; believes that the cutting-edge equipment at the school will help boost educational achievement, and hopes that the staff and students enjoy the new school.

Supported by: David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, George Adam, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Stewart Stevenson, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Sandra White, Colin Keir*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-08121 Marco Biagi: 50th Anniversary of the Open University—That the Parliament notes that The Open University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the announcement to establish a "University of the Air" through a public exhibition of work by Scottish artists, Wiretrace, at InSpace in Edinburgh during the first weekend of November 2013; acknowledges what it considers the strong links that Scotland has with the establishment of The Open University, with Harold Wilson making the announcement in Glasgow Concert Hall, the successful implementation of the project being undertaken by the Fifer, Jennie Lee, before the Scot, Walter Perry, was appointed the first Vice-Chancellor, and wishes The Open University in Scotland, which has 16,000 students scattered across every Scottish Parliament constituency, continuing success in its work to make higher education open and accessible to all.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Liam McArthur, Bruce Crawford, Stewart Stevenson, Christine Grahame, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Roderick Campbell, Aileen McLeod, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Stewart Maxwell, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Sandra White, Colin Keir*, Linda Fabiani*, Ken Macintosh*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-08120 John Finnie: Petitioning Ed Miliband—That the Parliament notes the petition on change.org, which calls on Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party, to present an emergency motion in the UK Parliament to abolish the so-called bedroom tax now and not after 2015.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, Chic Brodie, Fiona McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White

S4M-08120.1 Jackie Baillie: Petitioning Ed Miliband—As an amendment to motion S4M-08120 in the name of John Finnie (Petitioning Ed Miliband), insert at end "and considers with regret that the SNP administration refuses to use its existing powers to take action to protect all social tenants from eviction as a result of arrears arising from the so-called bedroom tax and to bring forward £50 million a year to help social landlords deal with the increase in arrears as a result of tenants being unable to pay it".

Supported by: Lewis Macdonald, David Stewart, John Pentland, Hanzala Malik, Neil Findlay, Jenny Marra, Margaret McDougall, Michael McMahon*, Margaret McCulloch*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-08119 Kenneth Gibson: No Increased Terrorist Risk to an Independent Scotland—That the Parliament expresses its dismay at the comments of the Home Secretary, Theresa May MP, on 29 October 2013, in which she suggested that an independent Scotland would be less secure from international terrorism than it is at present; notes that Allan Burnett, the former co-ordinator of counter-terrorism for the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, is reported to have responded by saying that ―an excellent Scottish intelligence organisation could be developed‖ if there is Yes vote on 18 September 2014; considers that the Scottish Government already has a strong record of effectively addressing domestic security threats, which it considers is evidenced by a 39-year low in recorded crime, and believes that, on the basis of this, it stands to reason that an independent Scottish Government would also be capable of effectively addressing other potential threats to national security; understands that, on 7 November 2011, the BBC reported that Ms May had ―admitted" that, in summer 2011, following allegations of border security controls being relaxed, "she [did] not know how many people came into the UK without proper checks‖ and notes Ms May‘s reported assertion that, as a result, the UK would ―never know how many people entered the country who should have been prevented from doing so after being flagged by the warnings index‖; does not believe that this approach constitutes an exemplary record in securing Scotland and the rest of the UK from external threats and considers that Ms May should have reflected on this before coming to Scotland to, it believes, condescend to Scotland‘s people about their ability to secure their country; recognises that, in the 21st century, international terrorism is a potential threat to the security of all countries, large and small, and believes that, at the very least, an independent Scotland would be as capable of addressing this threat as small, prosperous nations such as Austria, Denmark and Switzerland.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Chic Brodie, Roderick Campbell, Gordon MacDonald, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Stevenson, Kevin Stewart, Stewart Maxwell, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Sandra White, Colin Keir*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08118 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Membership—That the Parliament agrees that Cara Hilton be appointed to replace Jayne Baxter as a member of the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee.

S4M-08116 Anne McTaggart: WSREC Secures £32,750 to Support Roma Youth Project—That the Parliament congratulates the West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC) on securing £32,750 of funding to enable the Roma Youth Project to continue for the next two years; notes that the Roma Youth Project supports young people by working to increase their confidence, attendance and attainment at school and by using volunteers to assist parents in helping with homework; understands that the project is committed to increasing self-belief among young Roma people to enable them to progress on a positive educational, employment and social pathway; believes that young Roma people will have the opportunity to act as positive role models by arranging events that celebrate their culture, at which young people from all backgrounds can socialise and integrate, and applauds what it sees as the dedication of all of the team at WSREC, who continue to work so hard to enable this project to thrive.

Supported by: David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Margaret McDougall, James Dornan, Jamie Hepburn, Mary Fee, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Fiona McLeod, David Stewart, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Marco Biagi, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08115 Jean Urquhart: £3 Million for the Coigach-Assynt Living Landscape—That the Parliament welcomes the award of a £3 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to the Coigach-Assynt Living Landscape (CALL); understands that CALL is a project designed to conserve the beautiful landscape of Coigach and Assynt in the north west of Scotland; considers that the fund will provide much- needed financial support for the natural, cultural and built environment of Coigach and Assynt, as well as support efforts to increase integration between communities, landowners and organisations; further considers that the enormous pressures on the Coigach and Assynt landscape means that restoration and conservation on a bigger scale is needed more than ever before, and notes the Heritage Lottery Fund‘s support for, and commitment to, achieving the human and natural sustainability of both the Coigach and Assynt landscape and of the landscape of Scotland.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, John Finnie, David Torrance, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, John Wilson, Chic Brodie, Alison Johnstone, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Roderick Campbell, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08114 Bruce Crawford: Congratulations to Mandarin Hair Salon, Riverside, Stirling—That the Parliament congratulates the Mandarin Hair Salon in Riverside, Stirling, on being nominated as a finalist for the Hair Salon of the Year in the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards 2013; notes that hundreds of salons compete for what it considers this prestigious award each year; considers that this establishment is part of several fine businesses providing excellent services in Riverside; commends the

efforts of all involved in achieving this nomination, and wishes the Mandarin Hair Salon luck in the final.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Jim Hume, Liz Smith, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Dey, Roderick Campbell, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson

S4M-08113 Anne McTaggart: Congratulations to Glasgow City Council’s Launchpad Programme—That the Parliament congratulates the management and staff of Glasgow City Council‘s Social Work Services, Leaving Care Services and Care Leavers Employment Services on what it sees as the success of their two-year Launchpad Programme; understands that the programme provides support to looked-after or accommodated young people aged 16 to 24 by helping them to seek employment, further training and educational opportunities; understands that participants receive a weekly training allowance, incentive payments based on attendance/performance and travel expenses for participation for up to 26 weeks, and wishes the Launchpad Programme every success in securing future funding to continue what it sees as its vital work in supporting some of Glasgow‘s most vulnerable young people in the transition to adulthood.

Supported by: David Torrance, Drew Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, David Stewart, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Sandra White

S4M-08112 Fiona McLeod: Let’s Raise a Smile for Scottish Happiness Day— That the Parliament welcomes Scottish Happiness Day on 2 November 2013; understands that the aim of the event is to celebrate people who make you smile and bring happiness to your day and about passing that happiness on to others; recognises the work of the founder, Kim Macleod, in promoting happiness and wellbeing in Scotland with the emphasis on personal development, fun, compassion, kindness and community, and notes that the event is in conjunction with the Smile Awards and is a celebration of the people and things in life that make people happy.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Jean Urquhart, Jim Hume, Colin Keir, John Wilson, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Hanzala Malik, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08111 Gil Paterson: Voluntary Adoption Service of the Year—That the Parliament notes that St Margaret‘s Adoption and Children‘s Society has been nominated for Voluntary Adoption Service of the Year at the 2013 National Adoption Week Awards; congratulates the society on receiving the nomination, which it considers is a testament to the important work that it carries out, and wishes the society all the very best at the awards ceremony on 5 November.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Anne McTaggart, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Keir, Jackson Carlaw, Joan McAlpine, Colin Beattie, Elaine Smith, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Jamie

Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Stewart Maxwell, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White

S4M-08110# Rhoda Grant: World Prematurity Day 2013 and World-class Neonatal Care in Scotland—That the Parliament celebrates World Prematurity Day on 17 November 2013 and understands that 8,000 babies are born sick or premature each year in Scotland; welcomes Neonatal Care in Scotland: A Quality Framework, which creates new standards for neonatal care that aim to help ensure improvements to the care of premature and sick babies, ensuring that they receive the world-class treatment that they and their families deserve; commends Bliss Scotland and the health professionals involved in drawing up the new standards, which include increasing the number of staff in units, involving parents in the care of their baby and offering proper support and facilities to families, and looks forward to the implementation of these standards.

Supported by: Mary Fee, Mary Scanlon, Drew Smith, John Pentland, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Iain Gray, Liz Smith, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Neil Findlay, Jamie McGrigor, Rob Gibson, Sandra White, Jim Hume, Margaret McCulloch*, Jackie Baillie*, Sarah Boyack*, Bob Doris*

S4M-08109 Nigel Don: Civil Servants Welcomed to Join up—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the UK Government of plans to encourage civil servants to join the Armed Forces Reserves; understands that there are vacancies in the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force; notes that the civil service now offers a minimum of 10 days‘ additional special paid leave each year for reserve training, and hopes that many civil servants and public sector workers take the opportunity to serve their country.

Supported by: Roderick Campbell, Nanette Milne, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik, Sandra White

S4M-08108 Jamie Hepburn: I Am Bikes Climate Challenge Fund Success—That the Parliament welcomes the awarding of £242,300 to the Cumbernauld-based cycling charity, I Am Bikes, in the fifteenth round of funding of the Scottish Government‘s Climate Challenge Fund; recognises what it considers the outstanding contribution made to the environment and health and wellbeing of people in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth by the charity; commends the efforts of all of the volunteers who it considers have made the charity a success; recognises the challenges that this organisation has faced in the past; commends the recycling operations undertaken by I Am Bikes; further commends the organisation of local cycle groups and promotion of a healthy lifestyle; thanks everyone involved for what it sees as the passionate effort that they have made in promoting cycling as a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and wishes the charity every success for the future.

Supported by: John Wilson, John Lamont, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Colin Keir, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Alison Johnstone, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Sandra White

S4M-08107 Fiona McLeod: Action on Hearing Loss Launches Bishopbriggs Hear to Help Drop-in—That the Parliament congratulates Action on Hearing Loss on the launch of a new Hear to Help drop-in in Bishopbriggs on 4 November 2013; understands that the drop-in, funded by the Scottish Government, will provide an invaluable service in offering free maintenance, information and support for NHS hearing aid wearers; notes that, to work well, hearing aids need to be cleaned regularly, batteries need to be replaced and the tubing that connects the ear mould to the aid needs to be changed every three to six months, and commends the general work of Action on Hearing Loss in raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss as well as providing services and social, medical and technical research.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Aileen McLeod, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Graeme Dey, Christina McKelvie, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Colin Keir, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Adam Ingram, Rob Gibson, Gil Paterson, Jackson Carlaw, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, Stewart Maxwell, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson

S4M-08106 Mary Fee: National Infertility Awareness Week 2013—That the Parliament notes that 28 October to 3 November 2013 is National Infertility Awareness Week, launched by the patient charity, Infertility Network UK, to support its Talking About Trying campaign; welcomes the aims of the awareness week, which are to highlight the extent of infertility and the impact that it can have on people‘s lives, explain the options that exist for people experiencing infertility and change the conversation around infertility and get more people talking; understands that one in six people in the UK struggle to conceive and over 60,000 cycles of IVF are performed each year, with fewer than 25% being successful; shows compassion and sympathy for people who experience infertility, which can result in depression, stigma and feelings similar to bereavement; understands that, after pregnancy, infertility is the most common reason for women aged 20 to 45 to visit their GP and that over 40% of cases of infertility are unexplained, and wishes every success to Infertility Network UK for National Infertility Awareness Week.

Supported by: David Torrance, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Jackie Baillie, Colin Keir, Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, David Stewart, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08105 Christian Allard: Dundee’s UK City of Culture 2017 Bid—That the Parliament supports Dundee in its bid to be the 2017 UK City of Culture; recognises what it sees as the journey of community-led regeneration that the city has pursued for more than a decade; understands that Dundee City Council and its partners have involved all sections of the community in the bid; believes that the Dundee 2017 proposals reach into the heart of every neighbourhood; understands that, through its national companies and agencies, the Scottish Government will ensure that Dundee 2017 has international reach and a programme that meets the scale of its ambition, and wishes Dundee every success in its bid.

Supported by: David Torrance, Nanette Milne, John Finnie, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Christina McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, John Wilson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Bruce Crawford, Roderick Campbell, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08104 Aileen McLeod: Newton Stewart Twinned with Marcoussis—That the Parliament notes that 1 November 2013 will mark the formal twinning agreement between Newton Stewart in Galloway and Marcoussis, a commune to the south of Paris; further notes that a group of 19 residents of Marcoussis, headed by the mayor of the town and his family, along with representatives of Marcoussis‘ twinning organisation, will arrive in Galloway on 31 October, with a civic reception hosted by Dumfries and Galloway Council taking place on 1 November at which the formal twinning agreement will be signed; believes that twinning agreements can have considerable benefits for both partners; congratulates the Newton Stewart Twinning Association and particularly its chair, Ms Meta Maltman, for their efforts in bringing the twinning agreement to fruition, and hopes that the twinning of Newton Stewart and Marcoussis will be a lasting success.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Jim Hume, Rob Gibson, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson

S4M-08103 Aileen McLeod: International Day of Action Against Depleted Uranium Weapons—That the Parliament notes that 6 November 2013 is the International Day of Action Against Depleted Uranium Weapons and the United Nations‘ Day for the Prevention of the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict; understands that the Ministry of Defence has fired depleted uranium munitions into the Solway Firth as part of its test firing programme for over 30 years; believes that more than 31 tonnes of depleted uranium remain at the bottom of the Solway Firth; notes that this November will see a demonstration against the test firing of depleted uranium munitions at Dundrennan, and congratulates the Campaign Against Depleted Uranium on its ongoing work to outlaw the use of such munitions.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, John Finnie, Roderick Campbell, Christina McKelvie, David Torrance, Patrick Harvie, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Keir, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Stewart Maxwell, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-08102 Jackie Baillie: Congratulating the Rock Community Church in Dumbarton—That the Parliament congratulates the Rock Community Church in Dumbarton on raising around £30,000 to build modern housing in Jari, a small village in Rwanda; notes that construction of the fourth house is now underway and will include solar panels to allow the inhabitants to earn a small income from selling electricity; understands that local government officials and Jari residents have decided to rename the village Dumbarton in recognition of the church‘s fundraising

efforts, and considers this act to be a good example of the enduring friendship between the Scottish and Rwandan people.

Supported by: Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Marco Biagi, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08101 Malcolm Chisholm: Congratulations to Multi-Cultural Family Base— That the Parliament congratulates the Leith-based Multi-Cultural Family Base on its fifteenth anniversary; considers that it provides valuable support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable, hard-to-reach and black and ethnic minority children and families in Edinburgh and Leith; commends what it considers its development of innovative projects focusing on the early years and early intervention and its important contribution to the training of social work students, and applauds its partnership work and its efforts to promote good race relations throughout the city.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08100 Margaret Mitchell: Dyslexia Awareness Week 2013—That the Parliament notes that 4 to 9 November 2013 is Dyslexia Awareness Week and that this year‘s theme is Dyslexia: Beyond Words; recognises that, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week, a programme of events will take place across Scotland to raise awareness of dyslexia and provide information and advice to anyone interested in finding out more about it; notes that Dyslexia Scotland Lanarkshire will be hosting an open meeting, Introduction to Dyslexia, on 6 November as part of its Dyslexia Awareness Week activities; acknowledges what it considers was the success of last year‘s Blue Ribbon Dyslexia Campaign, which was started by Ellie Gordon-Woolgar, aged 13, who is Dyslexia Scotland‘s Young People‘s Ambassador; recognises that the campaign encouraged people to wear a blue ribbon during Dyslexia Awareness Week to help raise awareness of dyslexia and that blue ribbons will be available again for people to wear this year; hopes that this year‘s ribbon campaign will be even more successful than last year‘s in raising awareness of the 1 in 10 people in Scotland who are dyslexic, and believes that Dyslexia Awareness Week will highlight the issue and help more people recognise and understand dyslexia.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Joan McAlpine, John Wilson, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Cameron Buchanan, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Hanzala Malik, John Lamont, Christina McKelvie, Neil Findlay, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Gil Paterson, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Elaine Smith, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Claudia Beamish, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani*, Margaret McCulloch*, Alison Johnstone*

S4M-08099 Aileen Campbell: Play Strategy Action Plan—That the Parliament welcomes the action plan, Play Strategy for Scotland: Our Action Plan, which sets out specific actions, timescales and responsibilities for delivering support for play; agrees that play helps to ensure that children have the best possible start in life and are ready to succeed and that it can make them successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens; further agrees that play is

absolutely vital to a child‘s wellbeing, that it contributes to the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills and is an important tool in tackling poverty and health inequalities; believes that it is therefore vital that all children and young people should have the opportunity to play every day; supports the collaborative multiagency approach to improving the life chances of all children as the right way forward, and congratulates the work of the play sector in helping to improve support for play.

Supported by: Michael Russell, Angela Constance, Alasdair Allan

S4M-08099.1 Liz Smith: Play Strategy Action Plan—As an amendment to motion S4M-08099 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Play Strategy Action Plan), insert at end "but recognises the concerns being expressed by KIDS and Capability Scotland that there should be additional focus on the needs of disabled children so that they ‗have the same play opportunities as their non-disabled friends‘".

S4M-08098 Christine Grahame: Catherine Wheels and Cats—That the Parliament agrees with the Scottish SPCA‘s call for increased regulation on the public use of fireworks in Scotland following a recent survey by the animal welfare charity showing 90% of vets in Scotland support tighter restrictions; understands that in 2012 Scotland‘s vets received 2,546 firework-related enquiries, with 1,334 animals requiring treatment, including 859 pets undergoing sedation and 1,212 advice calls to concerned owners; notes that current laws allow fireworks to be set off on any given day between the hours of 7am and 11pm, and considers that the use of fireworks should be regulated to specific days of the year in order that pet owners and farmers are able to make appropriate provision for their animals.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08097 Christine Grahame: Abbotsford, You’re a Star—That the Parliament congratulates everybody associated with the historic home of Sir Walter Scott, Abbotsford House, which is located near Melrose, on the announcement that it has been awarded a five-star quality assurance by VisitScotland; notes that its new luxury self-catering accommodation, the Hope Scott Wing, has also been given five-star recognition; understands that the stars have been awarded only three months after a multi-million pound restoration project, which was supported by the Scottish Government, was opened to the public, and considers that this underlines the future for the tourist industry in the Scottish Borders.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Nigel Don, John Lamont, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Chic Brodie, Maureen Watt, Aileen McLeod, Jim Hume, Christian Allard, Jamie Hepburn, Jamie McGrigor, Rob Gibson, Fiona McLeod, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-08096 James Dornan: Scotland, One of the Best Places to Visit—That the Parliament congratulates Scotland on being named as one of the top countries in the world to visit in 2014 by the travel guide, Lonely Planet; notes that the country was place third, behind Brazil and Antarctica, and agrees with the guide that, with events such as the Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup and the Year of Homecoming,

Scotland has a jam-packed schedule of world-class events that make it the place to be in 2014.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Aileen McLeod, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Dey, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, George Adam, Chic Brodie, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, Jamie Hepburn, Kenneth Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Fiona McLeod, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Stewart Maxwell, Marco Biagi, Sandra White

S4M-08096.1 Sandra White: Scotland, One of the Best Places to Visit—As an amendment to motion S4M-08096 in the name of James Dornan (Scotland, One of the Best Places to Visit), insert at end ", and also notes the special recognition given to Glasgow city as a top attraction for visitors, in particular Glasgow‘s vibrant music scene, and its status as one of only five places around the world to be declared a city of music by UNESCO".

Supported by: James Dornan

S4M-08095 Liam McArthur: SURF’s Up in Orkney and Elsewhere—That the Parliament congratulates the nominees for the 2013 SURF Awards, to be presented in Glasgow on 4 December 2013; commends in particular the Stromness Townscape Heritage Initiative, which was shortlisted in the Town Centre Regeneration category, and the Orkney Micro Renewables CIC in the Infrastructure and Social Benefits categories; understands that the awards were created by Scotland‘s independent regeneration network, SURF, to highlight best practice in community regeneration and to showcase the often overlooked efforts that make a real difference to different, often disadvantaged communities; wishes all the shortlisted projects well, in particular the two Orkney finalists, and hopes that they continue to help make a real and lasting contribution to communities in Orkney and across Scotland.

Supported by: David Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Jamie Hepburn, Jamie McGrigor, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, John Finnie, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt

S4M-08094 John Swinney: Budget (Scotland) Act 2013 Amendment Order 2013 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2013 Amendment Order 2013 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Fergus Ewing, Derek Mackay

S4M-08093 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—

Tuesday 5 November 2013

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Person Centred Healthcare followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Wednesday 6 November 2013

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Portfolio Questions Health and Wellbeing followed by Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Thursday 7 November 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Stage 1 Debate: Tribunals (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 12 November 2013

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 13 November 2013

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Infrastructure, Investment and Cities; Culture and External Affairs followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Thursday 14 November 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Independence Referendum Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

S4M-08092 James Kelly: Harry Hay—That the Parliament congratulates Harry Hay from Cambuslang on receiving honorary life membership of Parkinson‘s UK, presented at Rutherglen Town Hall on 25 October 2013; notes that Mr Hay was nominated by the Glasgow South and Lanarkshire Branch of Parkinson‘s UK to recognise what it considers his tireless efforts on behalf of people with Parkinson‘s, including his recent campaigning work on the importance of specialist Parkinson‘s nurse provision in the NHS; recognises his role in building what it considers the hugely successful Parkinson‘s UK Lanarkshire and Glasgow South Branch, which currently has 200 members providing friendship and support to people affected by Parkinson‘s throughout the area; applauds his work in establishing six weekly exercise classes in Glasgow, Rutherglen and East Kilbride that attract between 50 and 60 people each week; commends his commitment to ensuring that local people

living with Parkinson‘s have access to regular exercise classes, friendship and social activities; wishes Mr Hay well in the future, and looks forward to a time when living with Parkinson‘s is as easy as possible.

Supported by: Linda Fabiani, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Jim Hume, Annabelle Ewing, David Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08091 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Protected Trust Deeds (Scotland) Regulations 2013 [draft] be approved.

S4M-08088 Anne McTaggart: Congratulations to Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau—That the Parliament congratulates Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on celebrating its 50th anniversary; thanks the current and former staff and volunteers of the bureau for their work, dedication and enthusiasm in providing advice, support and information to the people of Drumchapel for half a century; considers that the CAB has done fantastic work, dealing with thousands of issues each year, such as over 9,600 issues involving 2,564 clients in 2012, representing 16 issues for every 100 households in the area; welcomes last year‘s reported client financial gain of £1,931,159, a major achievement for both the CAB and its clients; recognises what it considers the economic and social benefits that the CAB has provided in the Drumchapel area; understands that it is seeing an increased demand for its service, as are other CABs across the country, and applauds Citizens Advice Scotland for its continued hard work and commitment to the people of Scotland.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Sarah Boyack, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Sandra White

S4M-08087 Margaret Mitchell: Scottish Natural Heritage Public Receptions— That the Parliament acknowledges that Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) held an informal reception in Hamilton on 24 October 2013 in order to give people the opportunity to meet SNH board members and senior staff and to encourage effective communication about current issues and local priorities; believes that SNH holds such informal receptions fortnightly across the country; considers the meetings to be a good way to encourage a dialogue with people who might otherwise be unaware of the work of organisations such as SNH; understands that they give communities an opportunity to learn more about what SNH does to protect the natural environment and heritage and allow SNH to discover both what communities consider important and how to best deliver its services; believes that the meetings are a way in which the public can hold SNH to account; considers them to be an invaluable means of communication for both SNH and residents, and encourages people to participate in them.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Mary Scanlon, Jamie McGrigor, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don, David

Torrance, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, Cameron Buchanan, Sandra White

S4M-08086 Jackson Carlaw: Official Opening of Eastwood High School—That the Parliament notes that Eastwood High School will officially be opened by Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland‘s Languages, on 30 October 2013; understands that this state-of-the-art school replaces an outmoded building that stood from 1965 until it was demolished in 2013; welcomes that pupils now and for future generations have the ability to learn in a ₤28.9 million state-of-the- art school, and looks forward to seeing pupils and staff alike working together to build on what it considers Eastwood High School‘s excellent August SQA results.

Supported by: John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Alex Johnstone, Richard Lyle, Ken Macintosh, Mary Scanlon, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Cameron Buchanan, Stewart Maxwell, Sandra White

S4M-08085 Graeme Dey: Record Total Raised at Kirriemuir’s Relay for Life— That the Parliament congratulates the 2013 Kirriemuir Relay for Life‘s organisers and entrants; notes that what it considers this worthwhile event took place at the East Muirhead of Logie Kirrie showground and understands that it raised a record £88,556 for Cancer Research UK; believes that the 2013 relay was the biggest yet and that, between them, the 47 teams and over 650 participants raised nearly £40,000 more than in 2011; considers this a hugely impressive amount, and understands that it will go toward lifesaving research that aims to prevent, control and cure cancer.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Aileen McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Christian Allard, Chic Brodie, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Fiona McLeod, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Sandra White

S4M-08084 Graeme Dey: Darkest Day for Angus Lifeboat Crew—That the Parliament acknowledges the 60th anniversary of the tragic death of six lifeboatmen off the Arbroath coast, marking what is considered one of the darkest days in the RNLI‘s history; recognises that the lifeboat, Robert Lindsay, was returning to the town after searching for a vessel in distress when disaster struck; understands that the lifeboat capsized when it was hit by a huge wave that flung the vessel on to the rocky foreshore at the town‘s Inchcape Park; notes with sadness that there was only one survivor and that the other crewmen, David Bruce, Thomas Adams, Harry Swankie, William Swankie, David Cargill and Charles Cargill, all lost their lives; commends what it considers the brave and selfless actions of RNLI volunteers who continue to help people in distress off the coastline, and recognises the 60th anniversary as a sombre reminder to the ever-present risk that they face.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Nigel Don, Liam McArthur, Neil Findlay, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Aileen McLeod, Christian Allard, Chic Brodie,

Patricia Ferguson, Roderick Campbell, Mary Scanlon, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Alex Johnstone, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Anne McTaggart, Jim Hume, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack, Richard Lyle, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Fiona McLeod, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, Sandra White

S4M-08083 John Pentland: Motherwell College—That the Parliament congratulates Motherwell College on what it considers the success of its final awards ceremony before merging to become New College Lanarkshire on 1 November 2013; applauds what it considers the college‘s remarkable history in the town and its many achievements in delivering high quality further education in Motherwell and Wishaw, having won many national and international awards and hopes that this success will continue in the new college; notes that the college accepted its first intake of students in 1967 and was officially opened on 22 April 1968 in its original campus at Dalziel Drive, near Fir Park Stadium in Motherwell; understands that the original capacity of the college was for 6,500 students, 120 teaching staff and 45 support staff and that the first departments in the college were electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, commercial and retail distribution, catering and general studies and that New College Lanarkshire will host around 30,000 students and employ 1,000 staff in the four main campuses in Motherwell, Cumbernauld, Coatbridge and Kirkintilloch; reflects that the original motto of the college, ―By hand and mind‖, is as relevant today as it was in 1968; understands that the new campus was opened on the Ravenscraig regeneration site by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, on 15 January 2010; considers that, for the people of Motherwell and Wishaw, this will always be Motherwell College; hopes that the best of Motherwell College will always be visible in New College Lanarkshire, and wishes the merger every success.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie, Michael McMahon, David Stewart, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Sarah Boyack, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Sandra White

S4M-08082 Hanzala Malik: End of an Era for Stow College—That the Parliament understands that Dr Robert G McGrory will step down as the chief executive and principal of Stow College on 31 October 2013; understands that this is in preparation for the merger of Stow College, John Wheatley College and North Glasgow College, which will result in Glasgow Kelvin College on 1 November; congratulates Dr McGrory on his 13 years as the head of Stow College; commends his efforts to provide excellent education to Scotland‘s scholars and wishes him well, and wishes Glasgow Kelvin College every success in what it is sure will be a fruitful new beginning.

Supported by: Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Jackie Baillie, David Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-08081 Neil Bibby: Good Luck to Scotland in Rugby League World Cup 2013—That the Parliament notes that 26-27 October 2013 marked the opening weekend of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup being held in England and Wales;

acknowledges the input that Scottish players have had to the tournament‘s history since Hawick-born Dave Valentine was the first winning captain to lift the trophy for Great Britain in the inaugural 1954 tournament; recognises this is the third tournament at which a Scotland team will be represented, and wishes the team, which is managed by Steve McCormack and captained by the 2013 Super League Man of Steel, Danny Brough, good luck in the tournament.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Tavish Scott, Neil Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, David Stewart, Christine Grahame, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08080 Aileen McLeod: Scottish Telehealth and Telecare Week—That the Parliament notes that Scottish Telehealth and Telecare Week runs from 28 October to 1 November 2013 and is being organised by the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare and the Joint Improvement Team; welcomes that the week will commence with the launch of Scotland‘s new innovation centre for digital health, the Digital Health Institute, on 28 October, which will be followed by the inaugural European Telemedicine Conference in Edinburgh on 29-30 October, which provides an opportunity to showcase best practice in telehealth and telecare from across Europe; considers that the field of telemedicine is one in which there is huge potential for collaboration between Scotland‘s leading academic institutions, the public sector and industry to foster innovation and generate economic growth as well as delivering innovative services and products to benefit the people of Scotland, and welcomes the further events taking place in Dumfries and Galloway to help inform people about the use of telecare technology in health and social care, including a virtual health conference hosted by NHS Dumfries and Galloway‘s Putting You First programme as well as public information events in Dumfries and Stranraer hosted by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Supported by: George Adam, Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, John Mason, Christine Grahame, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Christian Allard, Chic Brodie, Jean Urquhart, Graeme Dey, Nanette Milne, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Fiona McLeod, Gil Paterson, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, Sandra White

S4M-08079 Maureen Watt on behalf of the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee: Inquiry into Community Transport—That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee‘s 7th Report, 2013 (Session 4): Report on Community transport (SP Paper 377).

Supported by: Adam Ingram

S4M-08078 Jackie Baillie: Celebrating 50 Years of Helensburgh Oratorio Choir—That the Parliament congratulates Helensburgh Oratorio Choir on reaching its 50th anniversary this year; considers that during its lifetime the choir has made a

significant contribution to the civic and cultural life of Helensburgh; commends the choir on the regular recitals that it organises in support of charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support and the Children‘s Hospice Association Scotland; notes that the anniversary will be marked at a special concert on 24 November 2013 when the choir will be joined by a professional orchestra for a performance of Johannes Brahms‘ A German Requiem, and sends its best wishes for the future to the composer, Martin Speller, and all the members of the choir.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-08077 Chic Brodie: Social Enterprise Winners—That the Parliament congratulates all the applicants who were shortlisted for the annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2013 and particularly the winners, which included Link Group Ltd in the Social Enterprise of the Year category, the Fun Factory in the One to Watch category, North Lanarkshire Council on winning the Social Enterprise Market Builder award, Simply Play on winning the Innovation for Product or Service award and the Calman Trust for Education and Training and Big Kids Enterprises (Armadale Primary School) on winning the Education and Training award for building social enterprises in schools; also recognises the increasing contribution that it considers social enterprise plays in creating jobs, boosting regeneration and economic growth, delivering public services and changing lives and in improving the environment across Scotland, and looks forward to celebrating with the winners on 6 November 2013 at an awards ceremony in the Parliament.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Murdo Fraser, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Neil Findlay, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Linda Fabiani, Ruth Davidson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Fiona McLeod, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Patrick Harvie, Colin Beattie, Gavin Brown, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Cameron Buchanan, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone*, Marco Biagi*, Malcolm Chisholm*

S4M-08076 Liam McArthur: Movember 2013—That the Parliament notes that the Movember 2013 campaign will be launched at the start of November; understands that 2012‘s "moustache season" saw more than 365,000 so-called Mo Bros, and their supporting Mo Sistas, raise over £26.9 million in the UK; notes that this money was invested in programmes to help support men‘s health in general and to tackle prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues in particular, with Prostate Cancer UK being the principal UK beneficiary; recognises the work of the Movember organisation throughout the year to raise awareness of men‘s health; commends Prostate Cancer UK‘s corporate partner, the Royal Mail on its decision, for the second year running, to match-fund any money raised by MSPs and their staff up to a value of £250, and hopes that the Parliament will come together to celebrate Movember and raise money for what it sees as an important cause.

Supported by: John Pentland, Tavish Scott, Nigel Don, Alison Johnstone, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Jim Hume, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Jamie McGrigor, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Dennis

Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Jean Urquhart, Linda Fabiani, Fiona McLeod, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon, Sarah Boyack, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Bruce Crawford, Aileen McLeod, Sandra White

S4M-08075 Jenny Marra: Remembering the Women of World War One and World War Two—That the Parliament recognises the significant contribution that the women of Scotland and the rest of the UK made to World War One and World War Two; understands that women worked in a variety of roles and often under dangerous conditions in munitions factories, as nurses, teachers, textiles makers, coal miners, clothing manufacturers, ship builders and in other professions to support troops abroad and civilians at home; understands that, in 1941, conscription was extended to women for the first time in British history, when around 600,000 women were recruited into organisations such as the Women‘s Auxiliary Air Force and the Women‘s Royal Naval Service; further understands that many civilian women volunteered to put themselves in high danger roles in anti-aircraft units as searchlight operators and in the Special Operations Executive, where they played vital roles in intelligence gathering; believes that women made a huge and often unrecognised contribution to both war efforts, and believes that their work and sacrifices should not be forgotten.

Supported by: John Mason, Jackie Baillie, Angus MacDonald, Jayne Baxter, Adam Ingram, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Malcolm Chisholm, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Sarah Boyack, Bill Kidd, Lewis Macdonald, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Claudia Beamish, Murdo Fraser, David Stewart, Jean Urquhart, Kevin Stewart, Alison McInnes, Elaine Smith, Linda Fabiani, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon, Fiona McLeod, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Bruce Crawford, Marco Biagi, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-07500# Jackie Baillie: No More Page 3—That the Parliament notes with concern reports regarding a connection between the portrayal of sexualised images of women in the media and attitudes that reinforce sexist attitudes, sexual harassment, abuse and violence toward women; believes that this has been demonstrated by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the UK Government-commissioned Sexualisation of young people review; welcomes the No More Page 3 campaign, which calls on The Sun to refrain from printing pictures of topless women; applauds the campaign for what it considers a successful first year in operation; recognises that a motion in support of the campaign was agreed by the National Assembly of Wales and that numerous organisations, including UNISON, the British Youth Council, UK Girlguiding, the National Union of Teachers, the National Association of Head Teachers, and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers have also shown their support for the campaign, and notes calls in Dumbarton and across the country for The Sun in Scotland to stop printing pictures of topless women.

S4M-07731# Mike MacKenzie: The Best Buildings in Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates the 12 winners of the 2013 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) awards who make up the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, which will be presented on 7 November 2013 at the Parliament; understands that there were 75 submissions for the RIAS

awards, ranging from £0 to over £30 million in contract value; commends the quality, ingenuity and innovation of the projects on the shortlist for the award throughout Scotland; recognises the contribution that both Scottish and international architects make to the quality of the built environment in the Highlands and Islands and across the country and the international contribution that Scotland‘s architects make, and considers that RIAS and the architectural profession stand ready to help design and build a better and more prosperous future for Scotland, ensuring a higher quality built and natural environment.

S4M-07773# Sandra White: Glasgow Women’s Aid’s 40th Anniversary Celebration—That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Women‘s Aid, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 1 November 2013; commends this organisation, which provides information, support and refuge for women, children and young people who experience the many forms of domestic abuse; understands that this help can take the form of signposting to other support organisations, providing information about legal, housing and financial rights, supplying interpreting services and providing access to safe refuge accommodation; notes that it also provides a service that allows people to talk to its staff members confidentially; considers that its work with women and children, through group work and support, is hugely important in the recovery process from domestic abuse, and hopes that it, and its staff, enjoy every success in providing meaningful and lasting support to women and children across Glasgow who face some of the most challenging times in their lives.

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-08074 Congratulating All Dressed Up and 1500 Photography on VOWS nomination (lodged on 24 October 2013) Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret McCulloch, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Sandra White

S4M-08073 Aid to the Church in Need’s Report, Religious Oppression (lodged on 24 October 2013) Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Linda Fabiani, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Marco Biagi, Sandra White

S4M-08072 Billington’s of Lenzie Declared Glasgow’s Best Deli (lodged on 24 October 2013) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Colin Keir, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Graeme Pearson, Dennis Robertson, Chic Brodie, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson

S4M-08071 Auchinairn After School Care Ltd Wins Awards for All Grant (lodged on 24 October 2013) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Colin Keir, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Chic Brodie, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-08070 Community First Wins Awards for All Grant (lodged on 24 October 2013) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08069 INEOS Closure Devastating Blow for Grangemouth and Scotland (lodged on 23 October 2013) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08068 Congratulations to Matthew Davies of Dalkeith for Millennium Awards Trust Funding (lodged on 23 October 2013) Nigel Don, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-08067 Vote for Drumchapel Table Tennis Club (lodged on 23 October 2013) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Margaret McCulloch, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall

S4M-08066 Congratulating Aberdeen YMCA (lodged on 23 October 2013) Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08064 Passenger Numbers Increase at Glasgow Airport (lodged on 23 October 2013) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, James Kelly, Linda Fabiani, Jamie Hepburn, Elaine Murray, Margaret McDougall

S4M-08063 West Lothian Council and Ecosse Regneration Helping Bring Local History to Life (lodged on 23 October 2013) Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Sarah Boyack, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall

S4M-08062 Frog Pond Rises (lodged on 23 October 2013) Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Sarah Boyack, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall

S4M-08061 Pinewood School Anniversary (lodged on 23 October 2013) Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Cameron Buchanan

S4M-08060 Stoneyburn Primary Sensory Garden (lodged on 23 October 2013) Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Margaret McCulloch, Jamie Hepburn, Cameron Buchanan, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall

S4M-08059 Congratulations to Isabel Lind for Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Teaching Award (lodged on 22 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall

S4M-08058 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2013 (lodged on 22 October 2013) Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Jackson Carlaw, Christine Grahame, Linda Fabiani, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Bruce Crawford

S4M-08057 Isabel Lind Awarded Teaching Lifetime Achievement Award (lodged on 22 October 2013) Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Bruce Crawford

S4M-08056 North Ayrshire Forum on Disability, Access Ability Plus Project (lodged on 22 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Fiona McLeod

S4M-08055.1 Happy Birthday National Theatre (lodged on 23 October 2013) Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Gil Paterson

S4M-08055 Happy Birthday National Theatre (lodged on 22 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-08054 Confirmation of New Blacklists (lodged on 22 October 2013) Jean Urquhart, Siobhan McMahon, Margaret McDougall, Lewis Macdonald

S4M-08053 Condemnation of the Home Secretary (lodged on 22 October 2013) Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Bruce Crawford

S4M-08052 HS2 Impact on Aberdeen’s Economy (lodged on 22 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-08050 20 Years of Planning Aid Scotland (lodged on 21 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Alison Johnstone, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, Jamie Hepburn, Cameron Buchanan, Margaret McDougall, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-08049 Show Racism the Red Card’s Fortnight of Action (lodged on 21 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, James Kelly, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Bruce Crawford, Lewis Macdonald, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-08048 Congratulations to Glasgow City FC (lodged on 21 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-08047 Travelling Museum of British Invention Rolls into Falkirk (lodged on 21 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08046 Support for Older People in Wishaw and Shotts (lodged on 21 October 2013) John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon, Fiona McLeod, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Cameron Buchanan

S4M-08045 Congratulations to Musselburgh Museum on its Heritage Lottery Fund Award (lodged on 18 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08044 Glasgow City FC Progress in the Champions League (lodged on 18 October 2013) Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08043 Trust Housing 40th Anniversary (lodged on 18 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Bruce Crawford, Sandra White

S4M-08041 Broomhouse Health Strategy Group Wins European Award (lodged on 23 October 2013) Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-08039 Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution (lodged on 17 October 2013) Fergus Ewing, Derek Mackay

S4M-08038 National Ethical Investment Week (lodged on 17 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08037 Congratulates Ross-shire Women’s Aid (lodged on 17 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-08036 Financial Conduct Authority’s Plans to Regulate the Payday Loan Industry (lodged on 17 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Margo MacDonald, David Stewart, John Finnie, Bruce Crawford

S4M-08035.1 Dementia Study Day (lodged on 24 October 2013) David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Chic Brodie, Fiona McLeod, Gil Paterson

S4M-08035 Dementia Study Day (lodged on 16 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, Jamie Hepburn, Mary Scanlon

S4M-08034 The Scottish Health Research Register (lodged on 16 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08033 Anti-Slavery Day 2013 (lodged on 16 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08032.1 Welfare State Fails People Most in Need by Driving Dependency on Food Banks (lodged on 17 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White

S4M-08031 Paisley Welcomes the Royal National Mod (lodged on 16 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-08030 Sweden Offers Permanent Residency to Syrian Refugees (lodged on 15 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame

S4M-08029 Congratulations to the Fallin Community Enterprises’ Recyke-a- bike (lodged on 15 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08028 Ratification of UN Arms Trade Treaty (lodged on 15 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame

S4M-08026 Launch of the First National Bookkeeping Week (lodged on 15 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08025 Liz Ruine Receives the Helen McGregor Award 2013 (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08024 Four Stars for the Denny Tank Museum (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-08023 Breaking Ground Project, Eglinton Park, Irvine (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08022 Blythswood Care (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08021 Sir Tom Hunter (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-08020 Labour Council Supports SNP Policy (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-08019 Congratulations to the HOPE Project (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08018 Therapy4Health (lodged on 14 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08017 Aberdeen Stronger Together PIP Guide (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08016 YouthLink Scotland (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08015 20th Anniversary of Glasgay! Festival (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08014 Celebrating the Launch of Citrus Energy (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08013 Partridge Flies past Rivals at Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-08012 Road Show Boost for Older People’s Community Groups (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson

S4M-08011 Commemorating the International Brigades (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson

S4M-08010 Blacklisters to Cough up (lodged on 11 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-08009 Congratulating Midlothian Council on a Successful MidFest (lodged on 11 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson

S4M-08008 Unity Enterprise, North Ayrshire Carers Centre, Irvine (lodged on 10 October 2013) Maureen Watt

S4M-08007 Irvine and Troon Cancer Care Charity (lodged on 10 October 2013) Maureen Watt

S4M-08001 Congratulating Pittenweem’s Brave@Heart Award Winner, Barry Gourlay (lodged on 10 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson

S4M-07999 Condorrat Primary School Awarded Eco-School Status (lodged on 10 October 2013) Bruce Crawford

S4M-07998 Sale of Shares in the Royal Mail (lodged on 10 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07996 World Sight Day (lodged on 10 October 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07992 Construction Firms Announce Blacklisting Compensation Scheme (lodged on 10 October 2013) Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame

S4M-07990 Support for Plain Packaging of Cigarettes (lodged on 10 October 2013) Willie Rennie, Jayne Baxter

S4M-07989 Tackling Inequality (lodged on 10 October 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07975.1 Save the Children’s Give us a Hand with Childcare Report (lodged on 11 October 2013) Tavish Scott, Alison McInnes

S4M-07973 From Jags to Riches (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07972 Congratulations to Grace Cardozo (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07971 Recognising Angus College Leaders (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07970 EnerMech Announces 150 New Jobs in Aberdeen (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07969 Nature and Landscapes Contributing to Better Health (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07967 Friends of Falconer Museum (lodged on 08 October 2013) Margaret Mitchell, Gil Paterson

S4M-07966 House Fires Fall to Lowest Level (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07965 Scotland Wins the World Cup of Darts (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07964 Peter Higgs Receives Nobel Prize for Physics (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07963 Peter Higgs Awarded a Nobel Prize for Physics (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07962 Moktoberfest Success (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07960 AA Hotel Group of the Year (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07959 Mountain Safety Form Launched (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07957 Scotland’s Boat Show (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07951 Volunteer of the Year (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07948 Congratulations to the Cream of Ayrshire Winners (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07947 Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07946 Glasgow’s New Route for the Great Scottish Run 2013 (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07944 Hospice Care Week 2013 (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07943 In Time O’ Strife (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07942 Welcoming the Reintroduction of the Lanark Burgess Ticket (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07941 Moray Council Library Closures (lodged on 07 October 2013) Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Gil Paterson

S4M-07936 Funding Extended for Pupils to Learn at Glasgow Science Centre (lodged on 07 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07935 Funding for New Museum at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall (lodged on 07 October 2013) Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson

S4M-07934 Strict Liability (lodged on 04 October 2013) David Torrance, Kezia Dugdale

S4M-07932.1 National Parks, Unfinished Business (lodged on 08 October 2013) Gil Paterson

S4M-07911 Police Public Counters (lodged on 02 October 2013) Willie Rennie*

S4M-07839 Scottish Canals (lodged on 26 September 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07823 Food and Drink Charter for the Commonwealth Games (lodged on 25 September 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07804 Black History Month (lodged on 24 September 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07802 ENABLE Scotland’s Help Us Be Spontaneous (HUBS) Campaign (lodged on 24 September 2013) Alex Johnstone, Claudia Beamish, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-07800 Model United Nations Road Show (lodged on 24 September 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07789 World Osteoporosis Day (lodged on 23 September 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07788 Global Handwashing Day (lodged on 23 September 2013) Christine Grahame

S4M-07773 Glasgow Women’s Aid’s 40th Anniversary Celebration (lodged on 20 September 2013) Christine Grahame, Malcolm Chisholm

S4M-07688 Action over Size 10 Models and Mannequins (lodged on 12 September 2013) Alison Johnstone

S4M-07500 No More Page 3 (lodged on 23 August 2013) Hugh Henry

S4M-07167 Landfill Tax (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution (lodged on 26 June 2013) Derek Mackay, Fergus Ewing

Business Bulletin: Monday 4 November 2013 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Affirmative instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 1 November 2013 and is subject to the affirmative procedure—

Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (Removal from Register and Dissolution) Amendment Regulations 2013 [draft] laid under section 103(5)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005

Negative instruments

The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 1 November 2013 and are subject to the negative procedure—

Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/307) laid under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to the European Communities Act 1972

Rural Development Contracts (Land Managers Options) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/309) laid under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to the European Communities Act 1972

Laid only instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 1 November 2013 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (Commencement) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/303 (C.24)) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010