BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 276/2012 Monday 2 July 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT Royal Assent

The Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) Scotland Act 2012 (asp 4) received Royal Assent on 29 June 2012.

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

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

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Business Bulletin: Monday 2 July 2012 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 20 June 2012 Tuesday 4 September 2012

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.05 pm Topical Questions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Wednesday 5 September 2012

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Lifelong Learning (for names of those Members selected for Portfolio Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 28 June 2012) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Thursday 6 September 2012

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

3 11.40 am General Questions (for names of those Members selected for General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 28 June 2012)

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business

2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

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Business Bulletin: Monday 2 July 2012 Section E – Written questions lodged on 29 June 2012

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

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

S4W-08355 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how many graduates there have been of computer science courses that have an emphasis on software engineering since 2007, broken down by institution.

S4W-08356 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how it encourages pupils to consider studying undergraduate courses in science.

S4W-08357 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how it supports participation in equestrian sports.

S4W-08358 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it will invest in hockey over the next spending review period and in which areas of the country.

S4W-08359 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how it supports the development of football in schools.

S4W-08360 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how it encourages engagement between denominational and non-denominational schools.

S4W-08361 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to introduce additional measures to tackle the issue of vacant shop premises.

S4W-08362 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how it encourages the start-up of new businesses in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley.

S4W-08363 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive what benefits are delivered to communities in Ayrshire by the developers of renewable energy schemes.

S4W-08364 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to improve the pre-qualification questionnaire process for the procurement of services from small businesses.

S4W-08365 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will ask public bodies to adopt recognised quality management systems to aid governance and accountability.

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S4W-08366 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how many court cases to resolve family contact disputes there have been under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.

S4W-08367 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the National Records of Scotland will make available the information that it holds regarding the parish records of the Roman Catholic Church available to all of the country‘s genealogy centres.

S4W-08368 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive what screening is available for potential sudden cardiac death victims in younger age groups and whether it plans to widen its availability.

S4W-08369 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive how it monitors the impact on communities of odours from industrial premises.

S4W-08370 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will ask local authorities to review the council tax liabilities of terminally ill people who are hospitalised and who have unoccupied second homes.

S4W-08371 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation it has with local organisations regarding (a) countryside and (b) woodland development.

S4W-08372 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the potential impact on businesses in Scotland, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding signature fraud in financial transactions.

S4W-08437 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4O-01121 by Nicola Sturgeon on 14 June 2012 (Official Report, c. 10110) whether it has had discussions with NHS Ayrshire and Arran about breaches of diagnostic waiting time targets in each of the last four quarters and, if so, when and what the outcomes were.

S4W-08440 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what skills training there is specifically for long-term unemployed people.

S4W-08441 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive how much is spent on skills projects across the country and how much of it is allocated for long-term youth unemployment.

S4W-08442 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to publish a strategy to tackle long-term youth unemployment.

S4W-08443 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to introduce randomised ordering of candidates for local government elections.

S4W-08444 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to introduce randomised ordering of candidates for NHS board elections.

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S4W-08445 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive when it prepared the costings for the proposals on the progress of the reform of post-16 education, which were announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning on 28 June 2012.

S4W-08446 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive when the costings for the proposals on the progress of the reform of post-16 education, which were announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning on 28 June 2012, will be lodged in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) and for what reason they were not lodged prior to the cabinet secretary‘s statement.

S4W-08461 Elaine Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-07973 by Keith Brown on 27 June 2012, what the overhaul costs have been for the MV (a) Hrossey, (b) Hjaltland and (c) Hamnvaoe in each year since 2002.

S4W-08462 Elaine Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-07974 by Keith Brown on 27 June 2012, what estimate it has made of the level of public subsidy required to (a) maintain the contract with the Royal Bank of Scotland to lease the MV Hrossey, MV Hjaltland and MV Hamnvaoe and (b) charter two new vessels, for service on the 2012-18 Northern Isles ferry contract.

S4W-08463 Mary Scanlon: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on absenteeism for (a) Scottish Government employees, (b) NHS employees, (c) police service employees and (d) teachers for 2011-12.

S4W-08464 Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on routine testing for group B streptococcus in pregnancy.

S4W-08465 Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Executive which broadband exchanges in Perth and Kinross are planned for an upgrade in (a) 2012 and (b) 2013.

S4W-08466 Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Perth and Kinross Council regarding broadband upgrades since the publication of Scotland’s Digital Future - Infrastructure Action Plan.

S4W-08467 Stewart Maxwell: To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost of treating asthma has been to the NHS in each of the last five years.

S4W-08468 Stewart Maxwell: To ask the Scottish Executive how many days of hospitalisation have been associated with asthma in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-08469 Stewart Maxwell: To ask the Scottish Executive how many deaths there have been in each of the last five years in which the main cause of death was asthma, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-08470 Stewart Maxwell: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people with asthma there have been in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board.

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S4W-08471 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to introduce construction compliance plans.

S4W-08482 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive how many apprenticeship starts there were in engineering in 2011-12 and how many were connected to the renewables industry.

S4W-08483 David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of S4 school leavers in 2011 entered (a) further education, (b) higher education and (c) apprenticeship schemes.

S4W-08484 David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason the Student Awards Agency for Scotland reduces the maximum loan entitlement for final year students.

S4W-08485 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people hold land in commonty under the Division of Commonties Act 1695 and what the differences are between such land and land held in common ownership.

S4W-08487 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on transferring land held in commonty under the Division of Commonties Act 1695 to land held in common ownership.

S4W-08488 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on when the Division of Commonties Act 1695 was last referred to in a court case.

S4W-08489 Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will review the (a) standards and (b) guidance for local authority planning officers in relation to assessing loss of light in planning applications.

S4W-08490 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the NHS will procure the drug, Dificlir, to combat Clostridium difficile and, if so, which (a) NHS boards and (b) hospitals will use it.

S4W-08492 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Executive what the budget has been for the Islay goose management scheme in each year of operation and what its annual budget will be in future.

S4W-08493 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Executive what its response is to any concerns among Islay crofters and farmers about reductions in the budget of the Islay goose management scheme.

S4W-08494 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the number of geese on Islay in recent years, broken down by species.

S4W-08495 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Executive, other than the goose management scheme, what action it will take to address concerns of crofters and farmers on Islay regarding damage to crops and pasture caused by geese.

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S4W-08496 Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to update its 12% energy efficiency target by 2020 to match the EU target of 17%.

S4W-08497 David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of the S4 school leavers in 2011 who did not enter apprenticeship schemes or further or higher education found employment within six months.

S4W-08498 Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive under what powers a retired senior civil servant has been invited to investigate the governance of Scottish Gymnastics and what the terms of the inquiry are.

S4W-08499 Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive what factors other than performance and management information are assessed in relation to the funding decisions of sportscotland.

S4W-08500 Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the level of sports governance is adequate to deliver athletes to represent Scotland effectively at the Commonwealth Games.

S4W-08501 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive what responsibility (a) local authorities and (b) housing associations have for re-housing tenants who receive a repossession order.

S4W-08502 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will publish prescribing guidelines for the drug, eculizumab.

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Business Bulletin: Monday 2 July 2012 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.

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New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-03568 Jim Eadie: Pride Scotia 2012 and the Equality Network—That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Pride Scotia 2012 march and community festival on 30 June 2012; commends their aims of protecting the future of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Scotland and of promoting equality and diversity; notes that this is the 10th pride event to be held in Edinburgh; welcomes the presence of the Equality Network at the Pride Community Fair hosted at the Omni Centre; acknowledges what are seen as the Equality Network‘s achievements in working for LGBT rights and equality in Scotland, which include an equal age of consent, the repeal of section 2A and civil partnerships for same-sex couples in Scotland; supports its current campaign, Equal Marriage Scotland, which aims to legislate for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Scotland and which has been supported by 72 MSPs and backed by a broad-range of politicians, organisations and individuals from across Scotland, and wishes Pride Scotia and the Equality Network every success over the coming weekend and in their campaign to achieve equal rights for the LGBT community in Scotland.

*S4M-03566 Graeme Dey: Congratulations to Arbroath Heavyweight Chris Sherrington—That the Parliament congratulates Chris Sherrington from 45 Commando Royal Marines, based outside Arbroath, on his selection as part of the British judo team for the London 2012 Olympic Games; notes that Mr Sherrington is the first heavyweight in 20 years to represent Team GB at the event and that his successes to date have included winning gold at the SIFA OJU Judo World Cup last year, and expresses the hope that he and the judo team will go on to further glory at the 2012 Games.

*S4M-03565 Bob Doris: Scottish Ambulance Service Patient Booking Line— That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Ambulance Service on the rollout of its new direct patient booking line for the Patient Transport Service on 25 June 2012 in the west of Scotland as part of the Scheduled Care Programme; understands that the scheme was introduced in the north of Scotland in April 2012 and that the regional contact centre in Inverness has already handled 6,000 calls; believes that the new system is designed to better understand the needs of individual patients and will therefore improve the overall patient experience, and welcomes plans to complete the rollout in the east of Scotland in October 2012.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-03564 Roderick Campbell: East Neuk Festival, 27 June to 1 July—That the Parliament welcomes the 2012 East Neuk Festival, which, it understands, drew widespread acclaim in national newspapers, including The Scotsman and The Guardian; notes that this year‘s festival ran from 27 June to 1 July and included musical ideas and writing, walking and outdoor sand exhibitions from across Europe; welcomes those who participated in what it sees as the East Neuk‘s intimate venues; understands that, due to increased popularity in recent years and because of the opportunity to share the calendar with the Year of Creative Scotland, the programme was expanded to celebrate the history of pilgrimage; believes that, from 900 AD to

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the reformation in 1560, St Andrews was one of the largest pilgrimage sights in Europe, and welcomes what it understands is the first pilgrimage in over four centuries, from Edinburgh to St Andrews, which began on 1 July 2012.

*S4M-03563 Drew Smith: Glasgow UNESCO City of Music 2011-12—That the Parliament notes the 2011-12 annual report of the board of Glasgow UNESCO City of Music (GUCoM); congratulates GUCoM on what it considers to have been a productive year with many successful events including Let‘s Get Lyrical, in which it joined forces with Edinburgh, City of Literature, to create a celebration of song lyrics across both cities; notes that Sir Alfred Brendel, Geoff Ellis, Philip Glass and David Harrington all participated in Inspiring Encounters, which, it understands were Q&A sessions that gave young people access to inspiring figures in the music world; further notes the events that are planned for the upcoming year, including musicians from Ghent, Bologna and Seville who are coming to Glasgow in August to participate in the cultural events surrounding the 2012 Olympics and the 2012 Family Music Day in September, which will have partners from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Children‘s Classic Concerts, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Glasgow Science Centre, Gamelan Naga Mas and others, and hopes that the people of Glasgow will enjoy these events.

Supported by: Iain Gray*, Anne McTaggart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-03562 Mike MacKenzie: Superfast Broadband Announced for Oban—That the Parliament welcomes BT‘s announcement that it plans to install superfast broadband in 150,000 homes from Oban to Stranraer in the latest phase of the company‘s £2.5 billion project; understands however that those in Oban will be the only Highlands and Islands-based residents and businesses to benefit from the improved service, and considers that it is important that peripheral rural communities should not be left behind in the future phases of BT‘s project.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Walker*, John Finnie*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Annabelle Ewing*

*S4M-03561# Jamie McGrigor: The Pathway to the Isles—That the Parliament welcomes the results of a study by Scottish Natural Heritage into a new ―pathway to the isles‖ from Tyndrum to Oban; congratulates the instigators for what it considers their inspirational idea, which the report suggests could bring in tourism income of around £1 million per annum to the villages along the way, with a possible extra 32,000 visitors; notes, in light of what is seen as an upsurge in interest in pilgrim routes across Europe, that the route was previously a pilgrim‘s path to Iona and might now pass through the villages of Dalmally, Lochawe, Taynuilt and Connel before reaching Oban, known as the gateway to the isles, and would link in with the West Highland Way and the Oban to Fort William cycle route; believes that this route would pass through some of Scotland‘s most stunning mountain and loch scenery, including Ben Cruachan and Loch Awe; further believes that local residents and businesses would give a very warm welcome to extra visitors to the area attracted by the path, and hopes that the proposals will be taken forward and will boost tourism and raise the profile of one of the most scenic parts of Scotland.

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Supported by: John Lamont*, Anne McTaggart*, John Finnie*, John Wilson*, Patricia Ferguson*, Jackie Baillie*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Kenneth Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Mary Scanlon*

*S4M-03560 Jean Urquhart: Scottish Council on Archives’ National Plan—That the Parliament notes the publication of the Scottish Council on Archives‘ Many Stories, One Scotland report; understands that the report is a national plan for learning and makes the case for harnessing archives to meet the needs of education; acknowledges the engagement of the council with the opportunities afforded by the Curriculum for Excellence for enhancing the use of archives; considers that archives already play a strong role in supporting learning across Scotland; welcomes the pilot project mentioned in the report that will focus on working with primary and secondary schools in areas of urban and rural social disadvantage to open them up to the use of archives; believes that the use of archives has the potential to enhance learning in all areas of the Curriculum for Excellence, and looks forward to more organisations making proactive proposals for involvement in assisting schools.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Graeme Dey*, Annabelle Ewing*, Sandra White*, Margaret Burgess*, Rob Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Walker*

*S4M-03559 Claudia Beamish: Endurancelife Real Relay—That the Parliament welcomes the Endurancelife Real Relay, which, it understands, is an exciting initiative that is following the 8,000-mile route of the Olympic Torch relay around the UK on foot in one continuous journey; congratulates all of the participants who have signed up to run the relay‘s legs of around 10 miles, including those from Dumfries and Galloway; understands that all of the runners are donating money to CHICKS, a charity that provides week-long respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK; believes that the relay is spreading word across the UK about the valuable work that CHICKS carries out, and wishes all of the runners every success in the relay‘s mission to reach London before the opening of the Olympic Games.

*S4M-03558 Claudia Beamish: Top Prize at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards for Annelshope Forest—That the Parliament congratulates Annelshope Forest in the Ettrick Valley on being named overall winner, and winner of the James John Trophy for New Commercial Woods, at the Scotland‘s Finest Woods Awards; notes that these awards seek to identify and reward the very best woodland projects that are managed to the highest standards for the benefit of their long-term sustainability and for the benefits that they deliver for biodiversity, communities, people and the economy; further notes the judges‘ comment that Annelshope Forest is "likely to be both productive (producing high yield classes) and visually attractive" and their recognition of both the overall quality of the project and the forestry staff‘s effort in meeting challenges for the plantation, and congratulates the winners in all categories at the Scotland‘s Finest Woods Awards.

*S4M-03557 Claudia Beamish: Pans for Africa—That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfriesshire couple, David and Karen Wilson, on the success of their Pans for Africa appeal in association with the charity, Workaid; notes that the appeal encourages people to donate unwanted pots and pans to be shipped to communities in East Africa where they are much needed; further notes that, following the success

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of the campaign to reach its target of one van load of donated cooking equipment, the deadline for donations has been extended into July 2012; notes that, before being shipped, the pans are refurbished by volunteers at the Workaid Workshop and that any pans that cannot be refurbished are sold as scrap metal, the proceeds of which help to fund shipping costs to Africa; commends the generosity of people in Dumfries and Galloway in their support, and wishes the appeal every success moving forward.

*S4M-03555 Patricia Ferguson: North Glasgow Housing Association, Large Housing Association of the Year 2012—That the Parliament notes that North Glasgow Housing Association (NGHA) has been named the Large Housing Association of the Year at the UK Housing Awards 2012; considers that the awards, run by Inside Housing and the Chartered Institute of Housing, showcase the best people and organisations working across the UK housing sector; congratulates NGHA on securing this award, beating off competition from all parts of the UK; believes that this accolade recognises the excellent work done by NGHA as a landlord, factor, employer and, most recently, its work to provide quality training and employment opportunities through its social enterprise company, NG2; celebrates the achievements of all those involved in NGHA, both staff and local residents, and wishes the organisation well for its continued success.

*S4M-03554 Kenneth Gibson: REFRESH Project Helps Parents Protect their Children from Cigarettes—That the Parliament highlights the recent feasibility study by the project, Reducing families‘ exposure to second-hand smoke in the home (REFRESH), which, it understands, provided parents who smoke with tailored information about smoke levels in the home and guidance on how to reduce their family‘s exposure to second-hand smoking; understands that the Big Lottery-funded REFRESH project is a partnership between ASH Scotland and the universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh that aims to reduce children‘s exposure to second-hand smoking in the home; notes that the study involved the installation of an air-quality monitoring device for 24 hours in the homes of mothers who smoked and who had children under the age of six; understands that the results were discussed with the families and that guidance was provided to encourage a reduction in smoking at home and in cars; believes that many mothers were shocked and surprised at the high levels of tobacco smoke in their home and the extent of time that harmful particles remain in the air even after a cigarette is extinguished, and notes the comments of Sheila Duffy, the chief executive of ASH Scotland, who said that ―making your home, and your car, smoke-free protects the health of your family and friends. By providing parents with helpful information and ideas the REFRESH project aims to encourage people to make positive changes to their smoking behaviour and reduce children‘s exposure to second-hand smoke.‖

Supported by: Margaret Burgess*, Joan McAlpine*, Rob Gibson*, Humza Yousaf*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Walker*

*S4M-03553 James Kelly: Eva Burrows Centre Commended for Community Work—That the Parliament understands that the Eva Burrows Day Centre in Cambuslang is nationally recognised for its work in the community and notes that it will feature in the Salvation Army‘s new book, Profiles – a month in the life of the Salvation Army; congratulates the centre on what it considers the outstanding quality

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of care and support that it has given in the community since its inception in 2001; understands that this help has seen over 400 families benefit from the services on offer; acknowledges that, in March 2012, the centre‘s care for older people was honoured at the Salvation Army‘s Social Services Awards, where it picked up the top prizes in the Relationship Builder and Centre of the Year categories for older people‘s services; commends the centre manager, Sandra Sneddon, and the 15 staff members who it considers provide a vital service and applauds their dedication and commitment in helping improve the life‘s of others, and wishes the team at the centre the very best for the future.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Annabelle Ewing*

*S4M-03552 Alison Johnstone: Congratulations to Vegware—That the Parliament congratulates Vegware, the UK‘s first and only completely compostable food packaging firm, on winning the Business Commitment to the Environment Award for Environmental Leadership; is pleased to note that this is the third award in 2012 for the Edinburgh-based enterprise, which has also won Green Company of the Year 2012 from the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and a Footprint Award for Innovation in Packaging; congratulates Vegware on its environmentally and socially responsible business principles, its free service to help businesses access local food waste recycling and its Community Fund, which supports organisations such as Greener Leith, the Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens and Broomhouse Health Strategy Group; believes that, in a zero-waste Scotland, all disposable packaging will have to be compostable, and wishes Vegware further success in the future.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf*, Anne McTaggart*, Bill Walker*, Rob Gibson*, Patrick Harvie*

*S4M-03551 Hugh Henry: NSPCC—That the Parliament notes that the National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) was founded in 1884 by the Reverend Benjamin Waugh; understands that, over the last 128 years, NSPCC has helped more than 10 million children in the UK; agrees with its vision to end child cruelty; understands that child neglect is the most common form of child abuse in Scotland; applauds NSPCC for its new programme, Improving Parenting, Improving Practice, which aims to reduce instances of child neglect by supporting parents to better understand their children‘s needs and to improve the bond between parent and child; is pleased that Renfrewshire is one of the eight areas where NSPCC is trialing the programme, which it considers to be groundbreaking; congratulates NSPCC on this initiative, and looks forward to a wider rollout.

*S4M-03550 David Torrance: Fife Free Press Receives Local Print Award—That the Parliament congratulates the Fife Free Press on receiving the Local Print Award at the Refugee Week Media Awards organised by the Scottish Refugee Council, the British Red Cross and the National Union of Journalists; acknowledges that the Fife Free Press was a joint winner with the Greenock Telegraph and received the award for a series of articles covering the long campaign of the Nepalese asylum seeker, Kishor Dangol, and his struggle to stay in Kirkcaldy; considers that this acknowledgement demonstrates the high quality of non-discriminatory and objective reporting of the Scottish media, and hopes that the Fife Free Press will continue to deliver journalism to what it considers such an elevated standard.

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Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Humza Yousaf*, Annabelle Ewing*, Gordon MacDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, Margaret Burgess*, Dennis Robertson*

*S4M-03549 Margaret McDougall: Ayrshire Sands Charity Duckling Race—That the Parliament notes that June 2012 was national stillbirth and neonatal death awareness month; notes what it sees as the vital work done by the Ayrshire branch of the stillbirth and neonatal death awareness charity, Sands; understands that, every month, more than 500 families will be left devastated by the stillbirth or death of a much-loved baby; considers that the Ayrshire branch makes crucial efforts to raise funds and awareness about stillbirth and neonatal death; notes that the branch‘s activities in the awareness month culminated with the second annual charity duckling race, which was held in Eglinton Park, Irvine; congratulates the branch on its efforts and what it believes is its vital work, not only supporting families, but also in organising fundraising days to help provide state-of-the-art machinery for the Ayrshire Maternity Unit, and notes that, over the past 10 years, although infant and neonatal mortality has declined in the UK, the stillbirth rate has remained largely unchanged and, in 2009, increased to 5.2 per 1,000 births.

*S4M-03548 Richard Simpson: Scottish Dementia Working Group Celebrates its 10th Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Dementia Working Group on its 10th anniversary; notes that the group will be holding an event on 28 June 2012 at the National Galleries in Edinburgh to promote what is considered to be its groundbreaking work; recognises that this national campaigning group is run by people with dementia for people with dementia and aims to give them an independent voice; understands that the aims of the group are to influence public policies that impact on the lives of the people who have dementia, promote improved provision of services in Scotland, develop information and awareness about the condition and to tackle the associated prejudice and stigma; notes that the group receives funding and support from Alzheimer‘s Scotland and the Scottish Government; welcomes the successes of this group to date, and wishes it luck for the future.

S4M-03547 Elaine Smith: Coatbridge High Will Rock You—That the Parliament congratulates Coatbridge High School on what it considers its successful show, Coatbridge High Will Rock You, which ran from 20 to 22 June 2012 in the school‘s assembly hall; notes that the performances were attended by pupils, parents, local politicians and other invited guests; understands that the cast was made up of pupils from S1 to S6 and that they received a message of support from the We Will Rock You cast at the London Dominion Theatre; lauds what it sees as the dedication of the pupils who took part and all of the teachers and staff involved and the support given by head teacher, Janie O‘Neil; notes in particular what it believes was the strong performance of Jake Wilson; considers that the production was a clear indication of the breadth of talent in the school, and wishes the pupils and staff the best of luck with their future shows.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Margaret McDougall*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Jim Eadie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Kidd*, Patricia Ferguson*, Dennis Robertson*

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S4M-03546 Clare Adamson: Ian Bell Wins Oliver Brown Award—That the Parliament congratulates Ian Bell on receiving, this week, the 29th Oliver Brown Award, presented by the Scots Independent newspaper; notes that, since 1983, the Scots Independent has honoured a Scot each year with an award named after the late W Oliver Brown, who, over many decades, contributed to the newspaper; recognises that the "Oliver" was first awarded to the author and climber, Tom Weir, and considers that the roll-call of winners is a list of outstanding Scots, including Professor Derick S Thomson, Ewan Bain, Mary Marquis, David Stephen, Jimmie MacGregor, Muriel Gray, George Rosie, Norman MacCaig, Colin Bell, James S Adam, Sir Alastair Dunnett, Elspeth King, Paul H Scott, Murray Ritchie, Kenneth Roy and Iain Anderson.

Supported by: Dave Thompson*, Anne McTaggart*, Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Joan McAlpine*, Mike MacKenzie*, Rob Gibson*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Jim Eadie*, Humza Yousaf*, Dennis Robertson*, Roderick Campbell*, Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*, Annabelle Ewing*, Kenneth Gibson*, Christina McKelvie*, James Dornan*, Bill Kidd*, Bill Walker*, Margaret Burgess*, Sandra White*

S4M-03545 Siobhan McMahon: Congratulations to the North Lanarkshire Healthy Living Project—That the Parliament congratulates the North Lanarkshire Healthy Living Project, which is led by Charles Fawcett, on its school partnership visit to Mulanje, Malawi, from 5 to 20 June 2012; understands that a tremendous contribution was made toward this by the Girls Go For Health groups from Coatbridge High School and St Margaret‘s High School, Airdrie; notes that the Coatbridge group, which included Amy Tedford, Megan Davidson and Karen McMillan, was led by its teacher, Ashleigh Sneddon and the Airdrie group, which included Rachael Nixon, Kathryn Ann McGoldrick and Katie Dunbar, was led by Catherine McNee; also notes the contribution of Andy McKay, Callum Creaney, Callum McKay and Kenny McKay, who took part in the health promotion activities, and believes that the pupils and staff acted as great ambassadors for Scotland and that, as a result, have further strengthened what are considered Scotland‘s unique links with Malawi.

Supported by: Neil Bibby*, Anne McTaggart*, Maureen Watt*, Claudia Beamish*, Jackie Baillie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Elaine Smith*, Richard Lyle*, Sarah Boyack*, Hugh Henry*, Margaret McCulloch*, Dennis Robertson*, Helen Eadie*, Annabelle Ewing*, John Wilson*, Bill Kidd*, Patricia Ferguson*

S4M-03544 Gil Paterson: 10 Years of Excellence—That the Parliament congratulates the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank on celebrating its 10th anniversary; understands that the hospital provides more than 30,000 operations per year and is a critical centre for cardio, respiratory and orthopaedic services, undertaking a fifth of all Scottish hip and knee replacements and 45% of those in the west of Scotland, performing Scottish firsts such as replacing a patient‘s heart valve through a vein in the leg, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery and implanting artificial hearts in patients with advanced heart failure, and wishes the staff all the best for the next 10 years of providing what is considered excellence in medical care.

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Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, John Mason*, Annabelle Ewing*, Rob Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Margaret Burgess*, Anne McTaggart*, Hugh Henry*, Willie Coffey*, Joan McAlpine*, Humza Yousaf*, Bill Kidd*

S4M-03543 Angus MacDonald: Shieldhill Community Education Association— That the Parliament congratulates Shieldhill Community Education Association on receiving an £8,850 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; commends that Shieldhill Community Education Association aims to use this grant to provide a programme of educational and recreational activities for users of the Shieldhill Community Wing, and understands that Shieldhill Community Education Association will purchase new equipment and bring in tutors to run the different activities.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03542 Angus MacDonald: Grangemouth High School—That the Parliament congratulates Grangemouth High School on being awarded a £3,484 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this will be used to take pupils with additional support needs on a tall ships sailing expedition; believes that this will provide opportunities for the pupils to experience new activities, learn new skills and develop stronger relationships, and wishes all of the pupils that take part well.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Dennis Robertson, Fiona McLeod*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03541 Roderick Campbell: Cupar Highland Games 2012—That the Parliament welcomes the Cupar Highland Games, which will be held on 1 July 2012 in Duffus Park, Cupar; understands that the games, which were revived in 1979, did not take place in 2011 because of funding issues that arose because of poor weather in previous years; believes that the games are going ahead this year following a strong fundraising campaign by its committee and the community; understands that the games will feature a host of events in many disciplines; wishes all of the contestants the best of luck, and hopes that the Cupar Highland Games will stay on the town‘s social calendar for years to come and are no longer disrupted by the weather.

Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Liz Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Gil Paterson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Jamie McGrigor*

S4M-03540 Elaine Smith: El Sistema—That the Parliament celebrates the recent visit by the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela to Scotland; considers that the orchestra is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through the power of music; notes Venezuela‘s publicly financed voluntary sector music education programme, El Sistema, which was founded in 1975 by the economist and musician,

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José Antonio Abreu; understands that, in Venezuela, more than 380,000 children are engaged in national music programmes and that 80% of these children come from low- or middle-income areas; believes that the Big Concert in Stirling was the first time that the orchestra had visited the site of Sistema Scotland, Scotland‘s Big Noise project, which had been influenced by it; considers that the Big Noise project has made a significant contribution to the Raploch community and that Sistema Scotland is an inspiration to the children taking part, and welcomes the comments made by the Chair of Sistema Scotland, Richard Holloway, on plans to open centres in other areas in the next few years.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Mary Fee, Drew Smith, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Jenny Marra, Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Fiona McLeod, Hugh Henry, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Graeme Pearson, David Torrance, Rhoda Grant, Bill Walker, Neil Findlay, Kezia Dugdale, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Dave Thompson*, Maureen Watt*, Gil Paterson*, Jim Eadie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Jackie Baillie*, Patricia Ferguson*, Margaret McDougall*

S4M-03539 James Dornan: Congratulations to Glasgow South East Community Champions—That the Parliament congratulates the Jeelie Piece Club, St Mirin‘s Primary School, Robert Fox of Croftfoot FC and Craft Café, all in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency, on winning awards at the Evening Times’ Glasgow South East Community Champion Awards; believes that these awards showcase the great work taking place in communities across Glasgow and highlight what it sees as the huge contribution that they make to the wellbeing of these areas, and thanks those who are continuously working, often in their own time, to make communities a better place to live.

Supported by: Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Colin Beattie, Hanzala Malik, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Drew Smith, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Margaret Burgess, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson*

S4M-03538 Humza Yousaf: Stop the Execution of Behram Khan—That the Parliament notes with great concern that the first execution in Pakistan in four years is scheduled to take place on 30 June 2012; believes that this could open the door to further executions in the country; understands that there are currently over 8,300 prisoners with death sentences in Pakistan; supports calls by Amnesty International for the death sentence of the Pakistan national, Behram Khan, to be commuted, and believes this to be a cruel and inhumane punishment that should be abandoned in every country.

Supported by: John Finnie, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Roderick Campbell, Fiona McLeod, Hugh Henry, Joe FitzPatrick, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Malcolm Chisholm, Joan McAlpine, Alison Johnstone, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart*, Margaret McDougall*, Dave Thompson*, Maureen Watt*, Gil Paterson*, Jamie Hepburn*, Elaine Smith*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Jackie Baillie*, Margaret Burgess*

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S4M-03537 Paul Wheelhouse: Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival 2012—That the Parliament congratulates Heather Smith on being chosen as the Eyemouth Herring Queen for 2012; understands that the Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival is in its 68th year and runs from 7 to 14 July 2012; further understands that the festival‘s origins were as a Peace Picnic to celebrate the end of the First World War in 1918 and that it subsequently developed over the years to become a holiday for the local community in Eyemouth; considers that, in the face of a significant reduction in fishing activity offshore, the Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival constitutes an important annual event that both serves to celebrate the importance of past and present fishing and maritime life to the community of Eyemouth and East Berwickshire and is a valuable feature of the tourism offering, and wishes Queen Heather and all involved in the festival an enjoyable and memorable Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival week.

Supported by: Aileen McLeod, David Torrance, Sandra White, Jim Hume, Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, John Lamont, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Humza Yousaf, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Margaret Burgess, Gil Paterson*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-03536 Linda Fabiani: East Kilbride’s Winners in the Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire Volunteer of the Year Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the following East Kilbride winners and nominees in the Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire Volunteer of the Year Awards, John Vance, Volunteer of the Year, Nicole Campbell, Young Volunteer of the Year, Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust, Volunteer Group of the Year, Ina Cumming, Long Service Award, special award winners Louise McAinsh and Annmarie Campbell and runners-up Ryan Wisely, for Young Volunteer of the Year, and Sexual Assault Victims‘ Initiative for Volunteer Group of the Year; considers that the recipients of these awards showcase the amazing work and vital contribution of volunteers in East Kilbride, and acknowledges the contribution that volunteers across South Lanarkshire make to their communities.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie

S4M-03535 Willie Coffey: Happy 25th Anniversary to the Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock—That the Parliament congratulates the Galleon Leisure Centre in Kilmarnock on its 25th anniversary; considers that the centre continues to provide first class leisure and recreational facilities for the people of Kilmarnock and the surrounding district; congratulates the General Manager, Mr David Carey, and all of his dedicated staff; recognises the many changes and challenges in the leisure industry over this period, and looks forward with confidence to a healthy future for the centre and its patrons.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Annabelle Ewing, Anne McTaggart, Margaret Burgess, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, John Wilson, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt*, Gil Paterson*, Roderick Campbell*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Jamie McGrigor*

S4M-03534 John Swinney: Local Government Finance (Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution—That the Parliament, for the purposes

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of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Local Government Finance (Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill, agrees to—

(a) any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rule 9.12.3(b) of the Parliament‘s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act; and

(b) any charge or payment in relation to which Rule 9.12.4 of the Standing Orders applies arising in consequence of the Act.

S4M-03533 Christina McKelvie: Cruse Bereavement Care—That the Parliament congratulates the Hamilton branch of Cruse Bereavement Care (CBC) on receiving a Lloyds TSB Foundation grant of £3,000; understands that CBC distributes its funds to registered charities throughout Scotland, focusing mainly on groups established to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people; understands that the grant will be used to contribute to the cost of heating, lighting and the maintenance of the charity‘s Hamilton premises; considers that CBC provides a vital service to the local community, and appreciates the donation from the Lloyds TSB Foundation.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Burgess, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret McCulloch, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, James Dornan*, Fiona McLeod*, Maureen Watt*, Gil Paterson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Jackie Baillie*

S4M-03532 Alex Fergusson: Superfast Broadband in Stranraer—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by BT that Stranraer is to benefit from the availability of high-speed fibre broadband, which is to be installed during 2013 as part of a £2.5 billion roll-out of fibre broadband across the UK; considers that this investment will encourage job creation and business start-ups as it will make competitive broadband download speeds of up to 330 Mbps a reality, and calls on the Scottish Government to do everything in its power to encourage further investment in Stranraer and Wigtownshire in order to build on what it sees as this significant investment from BT.

Supported by: Mary Scanlon, Jamie McGrigor, Mike MacKenzie, Nanette Milne, Jackson Carlaw, Jim Eadie, John Lamont, Margaret Mitchell, Jim Hume, David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Annabel Goldie, Margaret McDougall*

S4M-03531 Bill Kidd: Remembering Dr James D Young—That the Parliament expresses its sadness at the death of Dr James D Young, considered one of Scotland‘s greatest, most prolific historians; understands that Dr Young, who lived in Polmont, was both an esteemed Scottish labour historian as well as a highly- regarded republican socialist; notes that he left school at the age of 14 to work as a labourer and later became a railway worker; understands that he went on to study at the University of Oxford, was awarded a PhD by the University of Strathclyde and became a reader in history at the University of Stirling; recognises what it considers to have been his vast contributions to the study of Scottish history; notes that he wrote a number of works about history that are considered to be essential, including what is regarded as his famous 1979 publication, The Rousing of the Scottish Working Class; understands that he had a long-term commitment to the Scottish

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republican socialist movement and Scottish independence; appreciates the historical significance of his passing on 24 June 2012, the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, and offers its deepest condolences to Dr Young‘s wife, Lorna, and her family on their loss.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Mike MacKenzie, Fiona McLeod, Kevin Stewart, Hugh Henry, Angus MacDonald, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, John Wilson, Dave Thompson, John Mason, Chic Brodie, Margaret Burgess, Rob Gibson, Humza Yousaf, Anne McTaggart, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Linda Fabiani*, Gil Paterson*, James Dornan*

S4M-03530 Elaine Smith: Live Local, Shop Local—That the Parliament congratulates North Lanarkshire Council and Town Centre Activities Ltd on the launch of the Live Local, Shop Local campaign in Coatbridge; notes that an event took place on 23 June 2012 in Coatbridge Main Street to highlight the campaign, attended by local retailers and members of the public and which included children‘s entertainment and the release of 500 balloons; understands that Town Centre Activities Ltd will work with retailers to offer discounts and prizes and will hold a number of events in the town centre, including a continental market to increase footfall and spending in the local economy, and hopes that the campaign will highlight the benefits of shopping locally and encourage more people to support independent retailers in Coatbridge.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Michael McMahon, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Jim Hume, John Wilson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson*

S4M-03529 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to CFINE and Broomhill PTA—That the Parliament congratulates Community Food Initiatives North East Limited and Broomhill School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) on each being awarded £10,000 by the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for Community Food Initiative North East will allow the charity to employ three part-time staff and set up an introduction pack in order to better structure the charity and that Broomhill School PTA‘s funding will provide playground equipment that it is hoped will encourage children to participate in outdoor activities, and wishes the best of luck to both organisations with their projects.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Nanette Milne, Humza Yousaf, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03528 David Torrance: Strathallan School Achieves Excellent Inspection Results—That the Parliament congratulates the head teacher and all the staff of Strathallan Primary School and Nursery Class in Kirkcaldy on achieving outstanding results in the recent inspection carried out by Education Scotland; notes that the inspection came to the conclusion that the school is giving children an excellent start in developing the skills that they need for life, learning and work and that children

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across the nursery and primary stages learn and achieve exceptionally well, have very positive attitudes toward learning and are highly motivated and enthusiastic; considers that the teaching staff provide an outstanding quality of curriculum and excellent leadership that supports the development of a very inclusive school culture; acknowledges that the school has achieved the United Nations Rights Respecting School award and Eco-Schools Scotland green flag and that children from the school have won the national Show Racism the Red Card award twice in the last two years, and hopes that what are considered the exceptional innovative educational practices at Strathallan Primary School will be explored further by the local authority in order to share these with other schools in the community.

Supported by: Liz Smith, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Rob Gibson, Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03527 Mike MacKenzie: Success for the Big Green Challenge Debate— That the Parliament congratulates Branwen Bourn, Rhiannon Walters, Thorfinn Moffat and Alex Baike of Kirkwall Grammar School on winning the grand final of the Big Green Challenge debate, which was held in the Parliament on 22 June 2012; commends all of the other competitors in the final from Lomond School, Alness Academy, Aith High School, Plockton High School, Shawbost Community School, Lossiemouth High School and, in particular, runners-up Lewis Hilditch, Kieran Watts and Jemimah Morris from Charleston Academy; believes that everyone spoke articulately with reasoned arguments and were very tough competition for Kirkwall; notes that this was the fourth Big Green Challenge; believes that each debate has been important in engaging young people with their teachers and communities and in raising an awareness of the issues about, and promoting what it sees as the importance of, renewable energy, and wishes all of the pupils who took part in the various stages of the competition good luck.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Jamie McGrigor, Kevin Stewart, Rhoda Grant, John Wilson, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Rob Gibson, John Finnie, Jean Urquhart, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Sandra White, Margaret Burgess, Maureen Watt*, Gil Paterson*

S4M-03526 Gordon MacDonald: Broomhouse Health Strategy Group—That the Parliament congratulates the Broomhouse Health Strategy Group on securing funding of £10,000 from the Lets Colour Project, which is an initiative organised by Dulux; believes that this grant will be used to improve the environment of the Broomhouse Market shopping area by creating a community mural and redecorating the shop fronts; understands that the success of the project is dependent on community involvement and volunteers, and notes that this is one of only four such projects across the UK.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Angus MacDonald, Jim Eadie, Colin Beattie, Margaret Burgess, Rob Gibson, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, Anne McTaggart,

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Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03521 Bill Walker: Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra Success and Workshop— That the Parliament congratulates the Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra (FYJO) on receiving an Awards for All grant of £1,450 from Creative Scotland; understands that the orchestra, which is based in Cairneyhill in Dunfermline, will use the grant to attend the Islay Jazz Festival in September 2012 and deliver a jazz workshop for local children using recently qualified FYJO tutors; believes that young people should be encouraged to take part in such beneficial recreational activities, and wishes the FYJO an enjoyable and productive festival attendance and workshop on Islay.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie

S4M-03520 Bill Walker: Commitment to Carbon Capture and Storage—That the Parliament confirms its commitment to the principle of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the generation of Scotland‘s electricity; considers that the successful application of CCS to clean electricity generation from Scotland‘s own substantial gas supplies at such potential sites as Fraserburgh, Cockenzie and Grangemouth will substantially reduce Scotland‘s CO2 emissions, and understands that such reliable and non-intermittent generation of electricity will certainly be required for some decades until renewable sources such as marine current, tide and wave technologies and mass electricity storage can be fully developed to provide sustainable and fully predictable electricity generation and provision in the long term.

Supported by: Richard Lyle

S4M-03519 Rhoda Grant: Congratulations to the Big Minch Swimmers—That the Parliament congratulates the eight-swimmer relay team that recently completed a 43- mile swim across the Minch from Ullapool to Stornoway in order to raise money for the RNLI to mark the Stornoway lifeboat‘s 125th anniversary; understands that the team faced dangers during their challenge and encountered an orca, porpoises and seals and a large unidentified whale, and commends everyone involved on their efforts.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Mary Scanlon, Neil Bibby, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Elaine Murray, Dennis Robertson, Angus MacDonald, Hugh Henry, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Jamie McGrigor, Fiona McLeod, Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson*

S4M-03518 Alex Johnstone: Houses for Heroes Boosted by Corryvreckan Swimmers—That the Parliament congratulates Peter Minshall, Douglas and Emma Byatt, Tony Barker, Colin MacFarlane, Tim Minshall, William Minshall, Andy Peden and Jonathan Reah, who have swum the Corryvreckan, a notorious strait between the islands of Jura and Scarba described in the Admiralty’s West Coast of Scotland Pilot guide to inshore waters as very violent and dangerous; considers that this feat was achieved in extremely challenging conditions; notes that, at 17 years old, William Minshall is the youngest person on record to complete the swim, and commends the

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swimmers and their volunteer back-up team along with HMS Smiter for raising over £2,000, with donations still coming in, which will be donated to Houses for Heroes Scotland, the Scottish charity founded in 1915 that continues to provide much- needed affordable housing in Scotland for disabled armed forces veterans.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Gordon MacDonald, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Dennis Robertson, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Richard Lyle, John Lamont, Murdo Fraser, David Torrance, Angus MacDonald, Hugh Henry, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Fiona McLeod, Dave Thompson, Mary Scanlon, Mark McDonald, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White

S4M-03517 John Pentland: Congratulations to Mrs Reid and Mr Browning, Coltness High School, Wishaw—That the Parliament extends its warmest congratulations to the retiring teachers, Mrs Jane Reid and Mr Ian Browning of Coltness High School in Wishaw for what it considers to be a remarkable service at the school, having taught at Coltness High School since 1974; believes that they have dedicated their entire teaching careers to the school and applauds this extremely valuable contribution to helping pupils of the school realise their educational ambitions and making the school a success; understands that the school community holds Mrs Reid and Mr Browning in very high regard and that their presence will be sorely missed, and wishes both the very best in their retirement.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Margaret McCulloch, Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Jackie Baillie*

S4M-03516 John Pentland: Congratulations to Dalziel High School, Choral Shield 2012—That the Parliament congratulates the senior school pupils of Dalziel High School in Motherwell on what is considered a successful performance in their Choral Shield 2012, which was performed at the Civic Theatre in Motherwell; considers that the show included three excellent performances over two nights by Colville, Barclay and Greig houses; praises the dedication of the pupils who organised every aspect of the event and, of course, the staff who supported them in doing so; applauds the cast and bands for delivering what it considers an excellent, high-calibre performance on each of the nights; congratulates Barclay House on winning the shield, and considers that the event demonstrates the school‘s many talents and, in using the event to raise funds for St Andrews Hospice in Airdrie, its ongoing commitment to charity.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Michael McMahon, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, James Kelly, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Elaine Smith, Patricia Ferguson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, David Stewart

S4M-03515 Humza Yousaf: People’s Postcode Lottery Players Raise £2 Million for Children 1st—That the Parliament congratulates the players of the People‘s Postcode Lottery who, it understands, have raised over £2 million for Children 1st, a charity that tries to help build brighter futures for vulnerable children in Scotland and their families; notes that this milestone has been achieved in just four years of the

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People‘s Postcode Lottery supporting the charity and understands that its players have now raised over £18.6 million for good causes across the UK, and wishes the People‘s Postcode Lottery and its players the very best for the future in generating further funding for charities in Scotland.

Supported by: John Finnie, Hugh Henry, Anne McTaggart, Stuart McMillan, Hanzala Malik, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret Burgess, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Joe FitzPatrick*, James Dornan*

S4M-03513 Richard Simpson: Valuing Gardening for People with Dementia— That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Designing Outdoor Spaces for People with Dementia by the University of Stirling Dementia Services Development Centre and HammondCare‘s The Dementia Centre in Australia and the planting of a yew tree by Professor David Bellamy OBE on 1 July 2012 as part of an event to celebrate people with dementia, their carers and families taking place at Alzheimer Scotland‘s gardening allotment in Glasgow‘s Bellahouston Park; notes that this follows the initiative of Davey MacRoberts, a full-time carer for his mother, who has dementia; sees this as welcome recognition of the value of gardening for people with dementia; understands that gardening has been shown to be of significant psychological, social, mental and physical benefit to people with dementia, promoting friendly interaction and activity in a relaxed setting; further understands that activities such as gardening have been shown to help maintain a sense of identity and to boost self-esteem in people with dementia, and hopes that groups engaged in therapeutic horticulture projects, care homes and sheltered housing unit mangers will all consider applying to the local change fund for support for what it considers this important area of care and management.

Supported by: Graeme Pearson, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Christine Grahame, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Mary Scanlon, Alison Johnstone, Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, Jim Hume, Drew Smith, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McCulloch, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Patricia Ferguson, Dennis Robertson, Fiona McLeod, John Wilson, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Gil Paterson*

S4M-03512 Elaine Murray: Welcome for A75 Hardgrove to Kinmount Upgrade— That the Parliament welcomes the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth‘s announcement of 27 June 2012 reversing the Scottish Government‘s suspension of the A75 Hardgrove to Kinmount improvement scheme in Dumfriesshire; notes that construction will commence at the end of this year; congratulates the Dumfries and Galloway Standard for its campaign, which attracted 4,352 signatures to its petition supporting the ugrade; appreciates in particular the support for the campaign from the family of Oliver Hewson, tragically killed on this stretch of the A75 in March at the age of only 3 weeks, and looks forward to an improved safety record for this section of the A75.

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Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Graeme Pearson, Jim Hume, Hugh Henry, Hanzala Malik, Joan McAlpine, John Pentland, Anne McTaggart, Kenneth Gibson, Claudia Beamish, Aileen McLeod, David Stewart

S4M-03511 Jean Urquhart: BBC’s Crime Drama, Shetland—That the Parliament welcomes the decision of BBC One to commission a two-part crime drama, Shetland, based on the murder mystery novels of Ann Cleeves; understands that the drama has been adapted for the small screen by David Kane, who has also worked on other Scottish crime story adaptations, namely Taggart and Rebus; considers the production to be an excellent opportunity to showcase Shetland‘s natural landscape; further considers the dramatisation to be a potential boost to the local economy; urges the production team to use as many local people and businesses as possible in the process of filming; believes that the commission will highlight Scotland and Shetland‘s strong cultural heritage, and looks forward to watching the drama later in 2012.

Supported by: Mary Scanlon, Joe FitzPatrick, Rob Gibson, John Finnie, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, John Mason, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Drew Smith, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret Burgess, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Willie Coffey*

S4M-03511.1 Kenneth Gibson: BBC’s Crime Drama, Shetland—As an amendment to motion S4M-03511 in the name of Jean Urquhart (BBC‘s Crime Drama, Shetland), after "Cleeves" insert, "is delighted that part of it will be filmed in Dalry, North Ayrshire;".

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Graeme Dey, Annabelle Ewing, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Angus MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson*, Margaret McDougall*

S4M-03510 Jim Hume: Save Local Bus Services—That the Parliament recognises the importance to communities in both rural and urban areas of local bus service provision; believes this to be of particular importance to older people, disabled people and those on low incomes; notes with concern reports of increases in fares and the removal of some services by operators, which, it understands, follow a 25% reduction in the Bus Service Operator‘s Grant from levels that were previously agreed with the industry; is concerned by the Scottish Government‘s change of funding mechanism in April 2012 from a pence-per-litre system to a pence-per-in-service-kilometre model; believes that this disproportionately impacts on vital services in congested urban areas; considers that, as fuel efficiency and resultant lower fuel costs are believed to already be a priority for commercial bus operators, the Scottish Government‘s stated rationale of incentivising greater fuel efficiency is flawed; regrets what it sees as the Scottish Government‘s lack of consultation with the industry prior to the change of funding mechanism, which it considers will lead to service reductions in urban areas and encourage private car use at a time when the Scottish Government is committed to achieving what it sees as ambitious climate change targets; believes that the changes in funding have contributed to the uncertainty over services and jobs in

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Midlothian and East Lothian, and would welcome the Scottish Government using the extra money that it understands was made available to it in the UK Government‘s recent budget to support local bus services.

S4M-03509 Jim Eadie: Liberton High School Production of Hairspray—That the Parliament congratulates Liberton High School on what it considers its hugely successful performance of Hairspray the Musical, staged on 25 to 27 June 2012; considers that the pupils who took part gave excellent performances; applauds the hard work and dedication of all who participated; recognises the achievement of performing to sell-out audiences every night; commends the generosity of the show‘s sponsors and those businesses and individuals who gave donations, whose support was greatly appreciated, and wishes the cast, crew and teachers the best of luck for all future productions.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone

S4M-03508 Graeme Dey: Good Luck to Eilish McColgan and Fellow Scottish Athletes—That the Parliament congratulates the Carnoustie athlete, Eilish McColgan, on securing a place in Team GB for the London 2012 Olympics; notes that her selection for the team is considered a great achievement due to her endeavours in recovering from serious leg and foot injuries over the last 18 months; expresses the hope that McColgan, whose mother and fellow runner, Liz, obtained a silver medal in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, can win a medal at London 2012, and wishes all Scottish competitors from across the sporting disciplines the best of luck as they look to achieve Olympic medal glory over the summer, providing a boost prior to Glasgow and Scotland‘s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Supported by: John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Nanette Milne, Christina McKelvie, Humza Yousaf, Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Hugh Henry, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Jamie McGrigor, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone, James Dornan*

S4M-03507 Richard Simpson: Welcome Reduction in Salt Intake—That the Parliament notes the latest UK-wide analysis of salt intake, showing what it considers a significant reduction in mean salt intake between 2000-01 and 2011 from 9.5g to 8.1g per day; notes that overall, 70% of participants had a daily intake of salt higher than the recommendation of no more than 6g per day; further notes that 80% of the men participating and 58% of the women exceeded this recommendation; also notes the differential between men and women and that, while the mean estimated salt intake, derived from urinary sodium excretion, for people aged 19 to 64 was 8.1g per day, the men had a mean estimated daily intake of 9.3g and women, 6.8g; regrets that the previously significant downward trend has ceased, with the drop in estimated salt intake in 2011 compared with the previous estimate in 2008 not being statistically significant, and calls on the Scottish Government to undertake a survey of salt intake and to work with the Food Standards Agency in Scotland and Scottish partner

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stakeholders to increase the rate of reduction in salt content, especially in prepared foods that may be purchased by children.

Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Jim Hume, John Park, Drew Smith, Anne McTaggart, Hugh Henry, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Alison Johnstone, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Margaret McDougall*

S4M-03506 Colin Beattie: Congratulations to St David’s Pupils—That the Parliament congratulates the group of pupils from St David‘s RC High School who completed a five week training course in heritage conservation; notes that the course covered many areas of conservation, including plaster moulding, marbling and graining and stone-carving and that the students visited several historic buildings to gain a first-hand knowledge of how the buildings were constructed and the difficulties that come with preserving them; believes that conservation is an important issue and that it is important that young people build an appreciation of the history around them; appreciates the students‘ participation, and hopes that the training course continues and will involve many more young people in the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Hanzala Malik, Humza Yousaf, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Fiona McLeod, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03505 Colin Beattie: Funds for Loanhead Community Learning Association—That the Parliament congratulates Loanhead Community Learning Association on receiving £5,000 from Lloyds TSB Foundation, which, it understands, will be used to pay for a play therapist for the centre; notes what it sees as the incredible work of the staff and volunteers to create a cheerful meeting place for the community, and, in applauding their efforts to grow a successful community garden, wishes them continued success in their service to the community.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf, Alison Johnstone, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Fiona McLeod, Nigel Don, Sandra White

S4M-03504 Colin Beattie: Money for Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust—That the Parliament applauds the work of Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust and its recent receipt of a £3,961 award from Lloyds TSB Foundation; understands that these funds will be used to support continued services by contributing toward the cost of rentals; notes what it sees as the hard work and determination of staff to create a safer, more prosperous community and in continuing to engage with and consult residents to give them a clear voice, and wishes Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust success in its future endeavours.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Hanzala Malik, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson*

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S4M-03498 Tavish Scott: Shetland Mussel Industry MSC Certification—That the Parliament commends Seafood Shetland and Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group on being awarded Marine Stewardship Council certification for the Shetland mussel industry; notes what it sees as the commitment that the industry has made in order to achieve this; understands that seafood is worth some £300 million to the Shetland and UK economies and that the islands produce 65% of Scotland‘s total mussel production, with 29 businesses employing 122 people, and celebrates what it considers to be the entrepreneurial spirit, drive and determination of the many Shetlanders who have developed the industry over the past 30 years and will, it believes, do so in the future.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Nanette Milne, Jim Hume, Mary Scanlon, John Finnie, Annabelle Ewing, Hugh Henry, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Jamie McGrigor, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Fiona McLeod, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Alison Johnstone, Jean Urquhart*

S4M-03494 Aileen McLeod: Dumfries and Galloway’s Successful RHS Showcase—That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the annual Royal Highland Show at Ingliston; further congratulates the representatives from Dumfries and Galloway, the holder of the show‘s 2012 presidency, who, it understands, showcased the region‘s finest food and drink and creative and tourist industries; notes figures suggesting that, despite adverse weather, 161,242 people attended, the fifth highest ever; understands that the 2012 theme, Naturally Inspiring, showcased a mini-Dumfries and Galloway through the use of different zones that highlighted what are known in the region as its theme towns of Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Wigtown, which are the food town, the artists‘ town and the national book town respectively; notes the promotion of what it believes were the fantastic activities and adventure on offer, including the Dumfries and Galloway discovery trail, which created a path through the showground that highlighted the many things that it believes the region offers, including first class food and drink; believes that the show, which, it understands, has been billed as the Greatest Show on Earth, coped admirably with the adverse weather by having contingency plans for alternative car parking at Edinburgh Airport and the Royal Bank of Scotland‘s headquarters; considers that the show has evolved immensely since its first exhibition of around 70 cattle at Queensberry House in 1822, and wishes the organisers of the 2013 show as much success as that enjoyed by those from Dumfries and Galloway in 2012.

Supported by: Jim Hume, Richard Simpson, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Margaret Burgess, Kenneth Gibson, Elaine Murray, David Torrance, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Paul Wheelhouse, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Chic Brodie, Alex Fergusson, Graeme Pearson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt*, Claudia Beamish*

S4M-03493 John Wilson: ASLEF Motherwell Celebrates 100-year Anniversary— That the Parliament congratulates ASLEF‘s Motherwell branch on reaching its 100- year anniversary; understands that ASLEF Motherwell continues to expand and enjoys a growing membership in the local area; praises the ongoing commitment of

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ASLEF to upholding workers‘ rights and the working conditions of train drivers and all others in the rail industry, and wishes all those who engage with ASLEF‘s Motherwell branch every success in the coming years as it continues to grow.

Supported by: Gordon MacDonald, Jim Hume, Christina McKelvie, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Angus MacDonald, David Torrance, John Pentland, Drew Smith, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Jamie Hepburn, Michael McMahon, Dave Thompson, John Park, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Hugh Henry, Elaine Smith, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Neil Bibby, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Helen Eadie*

S4M-03492 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to Neil Fachie—That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdonian athlete, Neil Fachie, on being selected as one of an 18-strong cycling team that will represent Great Britain at the Paralympic Games in London and wishes Neil and his team mates the best of luck in the competition.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Rob Gibson, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Patricia Ferguson, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Maureen Watt, Humza Yousaf, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Anne McTaggart, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Margaret Burgess, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Clare Adamson*, Willie Coffey*

S4M-03490 David Torrance: YMCA Kirkcaldy Receives Big Lottery Fund Grant—That the Parliament congratulates YMCA Kirkcaldy on receiving a £49,838 grant from the Big Lottery Fund‘s Young Start programme; notes that the grant will be used to sponsor a two-year project to enable young people to participate in a range of media-based activities; considers that the project will thus benefit a minimum of 150 young people residing in Fife and partially fund two existing achievement awards youth workers in addition to providing film and music resources; considers that YMCA Kirkcaldy offers significant support to youngsters in their bid to achieve their goals and fulfil their aspirations for the future, and hopes that the funding will enable the organisation to further develop its potential.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Humza Yousaf, John Wilson, Adam Ingram, Fiona McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-03489♦ Sandra White: Indefinite Detention and Destitute Asylum Seekers—That the Parliament condemns indefinite detention, the practice of arresting and detaining people by a national government or law enforcement agency without a trial, which violates national, international and human rights law such as Articles 5 and 9 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, according to which no one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile; condemns the UK Government, which, having promised not to detain children in Scotland, simply removes them from Scotland and detains them in England under what, according to the UK

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Government‘s own Independent Monitoring Board, can be in degrading conditions; understands that, as a result of the cancellation of Y People‘s contract to provide housing for asylum seekers with the UKBA, hundreds of asylum seekers in Glasgow may become destitute; further understands that those who have been refused asylum are not eligible for any support or public housing and are not allowed to work, which leads to destitution for many, while the UK Government‘s policy refuses to formally acknowledge the limbo status of asylum seekers, and acknowledges calls for the UK Government to stop what it considers to be the practice of indefinite detention and support destitute asylum seekers.

Supported by: Adam Ingram, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Humza Yousaf, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Christina McKelvie, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Christine Grahame, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Patrick Harvie, Marco Biagi, Jamie Hepburn, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Joe FitzPatrick, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod, Linda Fabiani*, Clare Adamson*, Willie Coffey*

S4M-03488 David Stewart: Congratulations to Kirkwall Grammar—That the Parliament congratulates pupils from Kirkwall Grammar School in Orkney on becoming the Big Green Challenge 2012 Champions; notes that the pupils have been hailed as the Highlands and Islands top young renewable energy experts after winning the renewable energy debating competition, the finals of which were hosted by the Parliament; commends the effort of all 25 teams from throughout the Highlands and Islands that participated; commends Highlands and Islands Enterprise on running the education and awareness-raising programme, which encourages pupils to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy developments in the Highlands and Islands, and hopes that the pupils of Kirkwall Grammar School find their prize trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall both fulfilling and satisfying.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Rob Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, John Finnie, Sandra White, Gordon MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, Rhoda Grant, Jamie McGrigor, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03487 Mark McDonald: Congratulations to Ellon Resource Centre—That the Parliament congratulates the Ellon Resource Centre, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary; believes that the centre provides a valuable day service to people in Ellon and the surrounding area who have learning disabilities; notes that the centre provides service users with a variety of activities and vocational opportunities that aim to help individuals to become assertive, build self-confidence and develop self- advocacy skills; congratulates the service on providing people with what it sees as this wide range of opportunities, and wishes the centre and its users well for the future.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Graeme Dey, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Humza Yousaf, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson,

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Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Alison McInnes, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson*, Willie Coffey*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-03486 Mark McDonald: Congratulations to Garioch Community Kitchen— That the Parliament congratulates the Garioch Community Kitchen in Inverurie on receiving a £30,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the kitchen helps to educate people aged eight to 24 throughout Grampian about nutrition and promotes and raises awareness of healthy eating through practical hands-on cookery sessions; understands that this money will be used to pay for tutors, room hire, food costs and materials and will provide a service to more than 300 people across Aberdeenshire, and looks forward to the venture continuing to go from strength to strength.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Fiona McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Margaret Burgess, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03485 Mike MacKenzie: Stromness-based EMEC’s Success at the Renewable Energy Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the Stromness- based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) on being named as the renewables industry‘s Flagship Project of the Year at the British Renewable Energy Awards, which were held in London on 21 June 2012; understands that EMEC is the world‘s leading marine renewable test centre and that it has the first fully accredited test facility for the marine renewable industry, and believes that the work at EMEC is important in order to help overcome the challenges to allow wave and tidal power to make a significant contribution toward energy targets and to reach large-scale commercialisation.

Supported by: John Finnie, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Jamie McGrigor, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Margaret Burgess, Humza Yousaf, Liam McArthur, Rob Gibson, Gordon MacDonald, Roderick Campbell, Angus MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Marco Biagi, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03484 Mike MacKenzie: Reunion Concert Success for Moray Concert Brass and Director Glenn Munro—That the Parliament considers that Moray Concert Brass band, under the direction of Glenn Munro, is doing great work; congratulates the band on what it considers a very successful reunion concert as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations on 23 June 2012, which brought back many past members of the ensemble, with 110 past and present members performing on the stage of the Elgin Town Hall; notes that Moray Concert Brass was formed in 1992, with an initial membership of 20, and has now grown to over 60 members including from most of the high schools in Moray and a few of the primary schools, and wishes the band all the best for its upcoming concert tour in August, which will once again see the band travel to Germany, staying in Wernigerode and also visiting Forres‘s twin town, Vienenburg.

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Supported by: Chic Brodie, Drew Smith, Mary Scanlon, Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Margaret Burgess, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Margaret McCulloch, Stuart McMillan, Jamie McGrigor, Anne McTaggart, Bill Walker, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, David Stewart, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03483 Maureen Watt: Ethyco, Coffee with a Conscience—That the Parliament congratulates what is considered to be the innovative and socially responsible work of Caber Coffee in Aberdeen in raising awareness of fairly traded products; understands that such products aim to provide a better deal for producers in developing countries by protecting their environment and creating opportunities for farmers and workers to improve their lives and communities; acknowledges that Caber Coffee, which is a family-run organisation, has been operating in the Granite City for the past 24 years; applauds its decision to redistribute 2% of profits from its Ethyco range to social enterprises across Aberdeen; congratulates Foyer in Aberdeen as the first beneficiary of this redistribution; commends Caber Coffee on what it considers to be its proactive approach, including increasing the use of compostable cups and lids, which can be used to enrich compost, and believes that such an approach helps with growing crops, promotes locally-sourced food and reduces Caber Coffee‘s carbon footprint.

Supported by: Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Chic Brodie, Roderick Campbell, Margaret Burgess, Nanette Milne, Gordon MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, John Wilson, Jean Urquhart, Margaret McCulloch, John Finnie, Joe FitzPatrick, James Dornan, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Alison McInnes, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03482 Jean Urquhart: British Council Scotland’s World Scots Campaign— That the Parliament welcomes the launch of British Council Scotland‘s campaign, World Scots; supports the campaign‘s principal aim, which is to give Scotland‘s young people a competitive edge in the global marketplace by encouraging them to adopt a global outlook when it comes to their employment prospects and future careers; understands that British Council Scotland will set itself a challenging new target of increasing by 25% the proportion of Scots participating in its key outward mobility programmes by the end of the 2012-13 academic year; notes that these programmes include the EU-funded Erasmus and Comenius schemes, IAESTE work internships, the development of language assistants and school linking and twinning; believes that these programmes give young people the skills that they need to operate comfortably in an increasingly globalised economy and interact successfully with people from other countries and cultures; shares with British Council Scotland its reported concern regarding the Global Skills Gap survey of 500 senior business leaders, which was commissioned by the British Council and Think Global, in which 75% of those surveyed suggested that they were worried that young people‘s horizons are not broad enough to operate in the globalised economy; notes also that 80% of those surveyed regarded international experience as a key asset for new recruits, and welcomes what it understands to be the broad support from across Scotland‘s business and youth organisations for the campaign, including that of CBI

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Scotland, the Scottish Council for Development and Industry, the Institute of Directors Scotland, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Scottish Financial Enterprise, Young Scot and the Scottish Youth Parliament.

Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, John Mason, John Finnie, Rob Gibson, Bill Walker, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Humza Yousaf, Margaret Burgess, Margaret McCulloch, Chic Brodie, Graeme Dey, Maureen Watt, Roderick Campbell, Angus MacDonald, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, James Dornan, Mike MacKenzie, Hugh Henry, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Dave Thompson, Aileen McLeod, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Alison Johnstone, Rhoda Grant, Clare Adamson*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-03479 Paul Wheelhouse: Muirpark Tenants and Residents Association 2012 Awards Recognition—That the Parliament congratulates the Muirpark Tenants and Residents Association (MTRA) on winning the Innovative Tenants and Residents Group award in East Lothian‘s Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012; understands that the MTRA‘s success at the ceremony was in recognition of an effective fundraising campaign to establish a community garden and allotments adjacent to 100 newly built council houses; further understands that the MTRA‘s success was attributed to a proactive initiative to engage residents at every stage of the garden and allotments project; notes that nearby Windygoul Primary School and the Recharge Youth Centre have been granted space for planting on the site and it is anticipated that this will encourage the take-up of horticulture among young people; considers the MTRA‘s project to be a prime example of civic cooperation for genuine and tangible community benefit, and congratulates Elizabeth Hutchison on winning the Community Activist of the Year award in recognition of her involvement in the MTRA garden and allotments project.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Aileen McLeod, Gordon MacDonald, Iain Gray, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Margaret Burgess, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Rob Gibson, Joe FitzPatrick, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell

S4M-03478 Colin Beattie: 100th Queen for Loanhead—That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Loanhead Gala Day on crowning the gala‘s 100th queen in 109 years of celebration; understands that Loanhead Children‘s Day is the oldest and largest local festival in Midlothian; applauds the organisers, and all those who participated, on what it believes was an outstanding celebration, and wishes them the best of luck in organising next year‘s event.

Supported by: Christine Grahame, Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, Bill Walker, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-03477 Colin Beattie: QMU Leading the Way—That the Parliament congratulates Queen Margaret University on winning the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team category, considered to be the top accolade, at the Times

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Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2012; believes that this is recognition of the transformation of Queen Margaret University from being an institution facing many challenges in terms of finance, strategy and organisational culture to one with a clear and widely understood mission, vision and strategy with healthy finances and greatly improved key performance indicators, and applauds what its sees as strong leadership, clear decision-making and staff engagement at Queen Margaret University in achieving this result.

Supported by: Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Margaret Burgess, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Hugh Henry, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson

S4M-03476 Colin Beattie: Happy 50th Anniversary for the Hollies—That the Parliament commends Hollies Day Centre in Musselburgh on its 50th anniversary; applauds what it sees as the centre‘s continuous service to the community over the past 50 years and the outstanding work of Ann Proudfoot; praises the centre‘s focus on assisting older people and providing a meeting place for those in the Musselburgh community, and recognises the dedication of Hollies Day Centre and wishes it many more years of success.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Iain Gray, Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Alison Johnstone

S4M-03475 Kevin Stewart: Grampian Housing Association’s Climate Change Fund Success—That the Parliament congratulates Grampian Housing Association on being awarded £100,694.44 in the 10th round of the Climate Change Fund; notes that the association‘s Community Energy Challenge project aims to cut carbon- dioxide emissions by focusing on making tenants more aware of energy efficiency and climate change, while also helping to address fuel poverty; wishes what it sees as this innovative project all the best of luck, and hopes that the 525 awards to 383 communities will help set a strong example to the rest of the world that Scotland is committed to tackling carbon emissions.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Margaret Burgess, Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Aileen McLeod, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson

S4M-03474 Liam McArthur: The Boyds, Better Together—That the Parliament notes the online petition, www.ipetitions.com/petition/keep-the-boyd-family-together, which is aimed at highlighting what it believes to be the plight of Gary Boyd and his family; welcomes the cross-party support that it understands this petition has attracted from parliamentarians across the country and encourages those who have not already signed to do so; hopes that the citizenship issues relating to Mr Boyd‘s wife and stepson will be resolved as quickly as possible; believes that, until this

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happens, there should be absolutely no question of the family being separated, and looks forward to Mr Boyd, the deputy head teacher at Kirkwall Grammar School, and his family continuing to make what it sees as a full and positive contribution to community life in the islands.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Rhoda Grant, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-03473 Linda Fabiani: The Dalai Lama’s Lecture, Beyond Religion, Ethics for a Whole World—That the Parliament thanks His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his recent visit to Scotland, which was hosted by the Edinburgh Inter Faith Association; considers that his visits to Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness from 21 to 23 June 2012 were an honour to the country; recognises and applauds what it sees as the commitment of His Holiness to the promotion of basic human values or secular ethics in the interest of human happiness, the fostering of inter-religious harmony and the welfare of the Tibetan people, focusing on the survival of their identity, culture and religion; notes that these commitments formed the theme of his lecture at Edinburgh‘s Usher Hall, Beyond Religion, Ethics for a Whole World, which was the 20th anniversary special event of the Edinburgh Lectures, and wishes His Holiness well as he approaches his 77th birthday.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie, Margaret Burgess, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Humza Yousaf, Maureen Watt, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Christina McKelvie, Willie Rennie, Angus MacDonald, Willie Coffey, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, John Finnie, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Liam McArthur, Bill Walker, Sandra White, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Margaret McCulloch, Hugh Henry, Margaret McDougall, Jim Eadie, Jamie Hepburn, Alison Johnstone, Dave Thompson, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03472 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to Befriend a Child—That the Parliament congratulates Befriend a Child, Scotland‘s oldest befriending service, on being awarded a grant of £113,700 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that this funding is to be used to continue support to Befriend a Child‘s Integration Project, for children affected by parental substance misuse issues; notes that Befriend a Child was first established in Aberdeen in 1975 and has since gone on to become a registered charity and an approved service provider for Aberdeen City Council; commends what it sees as the great impact that the charity has had to date on the lives of young people in Aberdeen, and hopes that this grant will enable it to continue this good work.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Nanette Milne, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Chic Brodie, Jim Eadie, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Rob Gibson, James Dornan, Humza Yousaf, Dennis Robertson, Angus MacDonald, Fiona McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret Burgess, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03471 Colin Keir: Edinburgh Wins Best European Airport Award—That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh Airport on being voted Best European Airport in the 5 to 10 million passenger category at the ACI Europe Awards; notes that

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Scotland‘s largest airport has been awarded what is considered this prestigious accolade for the second consecutive year, seeing off competition from successful airports of comparable size, including Cologne, Birmingham, Luton, Nice, Marseille and Milan; recognises that ACI Europe counts around 400 airports in 46 European countries among its membership and that 2012 saw a high level of entries in the competition‘s four different categories; considers the award a great achievement for staff, particularly during a year in which the airport experienced a sale process, and commends their responsiveness to customer feedback; observes that the awards recognise achievements in customer service, retail, security and environmental awareness and that the airport was singled out by judges for its exemplary customer focus, environmental awareness and passenger choice, and wishes the airport well in building on this success, exploring new direct routes and delivering a first class service to passengers.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, George Adam, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Gordon MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Margaret Burgess, Bill Walker, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03470 Tavish Scott: Norway to Shetland Race—That the Parliament notes that the annual midsummer Shetland Race from Norway across the North Sea arrived in Lerwick harbour on 21 June 2012, with the leading yachts arriving at around 7.30 pm; congratulates the Shetland race committee chairman, Stephen Johnson, and the 176 crew of all 34 vessels that participated, including Rune Assberg, skipper of the first yacht, Solo, as well as the two Shetland boat crews that took part, Leslie Irvine and Ewan Stirling in Vandal and Tommy Allan, Robbie Tait and John Simpson in Roundabout, and understands that, although no records were broken this year, the Norwegians taking part will enjoy Shetland hospitality before heading east again.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, Liam McArthur, Colin Beattie, Patricia Ferguson, David Torrance, Helen Eadie, Dennis Robertson, Nanette Milne, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Murray, Jamie McGrigor, John Finnie, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, Margaret McCulloch, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03469# Elaine Murray: Congratulations to Nith Inshore Rescue—That the Parliament congratulates Nith Inshore Rescue (NIR) on receiving the Queen‘s Award for Voluntary Service, presented by the Lord-Lieutenant for Dumfries, Jean Tulloch, on 22 June 2012; notes that NIR is an independent lifeboat based at Glencaple and that the crew of unpaid volunteers is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year and has saved or rescued over 100 people since NIR was formed 32 years ago; applauds the support that it receives from the community, and wishes NIR many more years of saving lives and preventing water-based accidents.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Pearson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Margaret Burgess, Dennis Robertson, Neil Bibby, Alex Fergusson, Patricia Ferguson, Colin Beattie, Helen Eadie, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, David Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Jamie

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McGrigor, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Sarah Boyack, Aileen McLeod, Gil Paterson

S4M-03468 Gil Paterson: Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for Clydebank Asbestos Group—That the Parliament congratulates the Clydebank Asbestos Group on being awarded the Queen‘s Award for Voluntary Service, also considered to be an MBE for organisations, for supporting victims of asbestos-related illnesses; believes that this recognition is well deserved and a source of great pride to the people of Clydebank, and wishes the volunteers involved with the Clydebank Asbestos Group the best of luck in the future in what it considers their valued and selfless fight for truth and justice for all victims of asbestos-related conditions and in their continued support for the families of these victims.

Supported by: John Park, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Pearson, Richard Lyle, Margaret Burgess, Dennis Robertson, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Colin Beattie, Gordon MacDonald, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Neil Bibby, Chic Brodie, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, James Dornan, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, Jackie Baillie, Duncan McNeil, Bob Doris, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, John Mason, Dave Thompson, Mark McDonald

S4M-03467 Neil Findlay: Democracy in Paraguay—That the Parliament welcomes the statements by the governments of Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA), which, it understands, have condemned the removal of Fernando Lugo, the elected president of Paraguay, by a process that has been described widely as a political coup; believes that many in the region see this as a blow against Paraguayan democracy; understands with concern that President Lugo was given just 24 hours to prepare a defence against an impeachment that was instituted by a temporary right-wing parliamentary majority, which used procedures that the Lugo administration had previously declared illegal and unconstitutional, a view, it understands, which has been echoed by UNASUR and ALBA; is concerned at reports of human rights abuses being carried out by the new regime; understands that activists in the Paraguayan union federation, CUT-A, have reported that the military has fired live rounds at unarmed protesters and have reported activists being killed; believes that tens of thousands of Paraguayans are protesting outside their parliament for the return of President Lugo; notes the establishment in Paraguay of the Front for the Defence of Democracy, and urges international support so that what it sees as the democratic and social advances that had been made in Paraguay can continue.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Anne McTaggart, David Stewart, Marco Biagi, Patricia Ferguson, Hugh Henry, John Finnie, Elaine Smith, Jean Urquhart, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle

S4M-03466 Richard Simpson: Scottish Rugby Clean Sweep—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish rugby team and the coach, Andy Robinson, on the win over Samoa, making a third victory and clean sweep in its summer tour, with previous wins over Australia and Fiji, and wishes the squad well in its preparation for the autumn home series against New Zealand, South Africa and Tonga.

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Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Jamie McGrigor, Iain Gray, Mark Griffin, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Liz Smith, Graeme Dey, Nanette Milne, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Joe FitzPatrick, Dave Thompson, Chic Brodie, Stewart Maxwell, Mike MacKenzie, Tavish Scott, Alex Fergusson, Neil Bibby, Jackie Baillie, Jim Eadie, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03465 Bill Walker: Congratulations to the Scotland Rugby Team—That the Parliament extends its warmest congratulations to the Scotland rugby team on completing its South Pacific tour with successive victories over Australia, Fiji and Samoa; understands that Scotland was the only European team to maintain a 100% record in recent games in the southern hemisphere and that these victories were all achieved in thoroughly adverse weather conditions; compliments the team on what it understands are the positive contacts that it makes with schools and communities wherever it has played, and extends its best wishes to the players in preparing for the next season‘s Six Nations Championship.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Mike MacKenzie, Dave Thompson

S4M-03464 Bill Walker: Congratulations to the Dalai Lama—That the Parliament congratulates the Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on what it sees as his popular pastoral visit to Scotland and extends to him its best wishes in spreading his message of human harmony, freedom and peace throughout the world.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart

S4M-03463 Joe FitzPatrick: Dundee’s Kith ‘n’ Kin Project Wins Care Accolade— That the Parliament congratulates Dundee‘s Kith ‗n‘ Kin project, considered a unique partnership between Aberlour Child Care Trust and Tayside Council on Alcohol, which has won what is considered a prestigious Care Accolade in the One to Watch – Children and Young People category; understands that the project was established to improve the support available for kinship carers, has had a thoroughly positive impact on the lives of many children and that it aims to reach out to 50 families each year; welcomes the funding from Lloyds TSB Partnership Drug Initiative, Children in Need and Dundee City Alcohol and Drug Partnership, which has enabled the initial pilot to be expanded; believes that the energy and enthusiasm of the Kith ‗n‘ Kin team has played a key role in making the partnership so successful; hopes to see the project continue to succeed in supporting kinship carers, who it believes play a crucial role in caring for vulnerable children and in helping to turn their lives around, and considers that, through the proposed Rights of Children and Young People Bill, the Scottish Government has outlined its intention to tackle the inconsistencies faced by kinship carers across the country and ensure that they receive fair financial support for caring for some of Scotland‘s most vulnerable children.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Humza Yousaf, Jenny Marra, Margaret Burgess, James Dornan, Dennis Robertson, John Wilson, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing,

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Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Nanette Milne*

S4M-03462 Patricia Ferguson: National Youth Arts Companies Showcase Talent in London 2012 —That the Parliament welcomes the news that, in June, July and August 2012, four of Scotland‘s national youth performing arts companies, the Scottish Youth Theatre, YDance, the National Youth Choir of Scotland and the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, will showcase what it considers to be Scotland‘s wealth of young acting, dancing, playing and singing talent at a number of events in London as part of the cultural events to mark the 2012 Olympics and wishes the young people involved in these events every success as they demonstrate their broad range of cultural talent.

Supported by: Mary Fee, Hanzala Malik, Mark Griffin, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, David Stewart, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Hugh Henry*

S4M-03461 James Kelly: Long-service Award for Hospice Volunteer Ann Creeley—That the Parliament commends what it considers the important and positive contribution made by Rutherglen resident Ann Creeley, who has volunteered at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice for over 25 years; notes that Ann was recently presented with a service award for her work at the hospice, which sees her chat with patients and help them with various activities; applauds the dedication and commitment shown by Ann, and wishes her the very best for the future.

Supported by: Helen Eadie, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart

S4M-03460 Nigel Don: Angus Care and Repair—That the Parliament congratulates Angus Care and Repair, which is based in Forfar but serves all of Angus; notes that it has been awarded £120,716 from the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF); notes that this will allow its professional staff to give talks and carry out home energy visits for older and disabled people; believes that it also offers a handyperson service to clear lofts and hang thermal curtains; notes that the CCF has now made 525 individual awards to 383 communities since 2008, and considers that this shows that Scotland is progressing toward reducing its carbon footprint.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-03459 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to Aberdeen City Council’s Finance Staff—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen City Council‘s finance team on winning the public sector finance team of the year at the Scottish Accountancy Awards; considers that the council has made fantastic progress in recent years and that this award is just recognition for what it sees as the tremendous efforts made by its finance team in helping turn round the city‘s finances; understands that Audit Scotland has recognised the council‘s priority-based budget process as an example of best practice, and wishes Aberdeen City Council further success in its efforts to provide first class services to its citizens.

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Supported by: Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Bill Walker, Dennis Robertson, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Maureen Watt, Margaret Burgess, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Willie Rennie, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, Gil Paterson

S4M-03458 Marco Biagi: Edinburgh’s Well Read—That the Parliament supports the 2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival, believed to be the biggest festival of its kind in the world, which is scheduled to run from 11 to 21 August; acknowledges the role that the book festival plays in the city‘s status as a UNESCO world city of literature; commends the 800 authors from 44 different nations who it understands will be showcasing their work; understands that the 220,000 visitors that the festival attracts each year contribute over £6 million to the local economy, and urges as many people as possible, including members, to attend at least one of the 750 events at this year‘s festival.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Angus MacDonald, Christina McKelvie, John Finnie, Chic Brodie, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Aileen McLeod, Fiona McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Tavish Scott, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Kezia Dugdale, John Mason, Bill Walker, Alison Johnstone, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Drew Smith, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03457 Anne McTaggart: Glasgow Mela 2012—That the Parliament notes that the Glasgow Mela 2012 will be held at Kelvingrove Park on 23 and 24 June; understands that the first Glasgow Mela took place in 1990 as part of the city‘s celebrations as European City of Culture; notes that the mela is based on the traditions of the Indian subcontinent and that the 2012 event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a wide range of artists, performers and live music as well as stalls and catering; understands also that it will be the first mela in Europe to have an ice rink; considers the Glasgow Mela to be a shining example of how the many cultures in Scotland can be celebrated, and wishes everyone involved in the Glasgow Mela continued success with the event.

Supported by: Jim Hume, Sandra White, Liam McArthur, Claudia Beamish, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Fiona McLeod, Iain Gray, Mike MacKenzie, Elaine Murray, Neil Bibby, Margaret McCulloch, Hugh Henry, John Pentland, Patricia Ferguson, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Hanzala Malik, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Malcolm Chisholm, Drew Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Siobhan McMahon, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David Stewart, Helen Eadie*

S4M-03456 Willie Coffey: Congratulations to Colin Barbour—That the Parliament congratulates Colin Barbour, Principal Teacher of Physics at St Joseph‘s Academy in Kilmarnock on being awarded a physics teacher of the year award by the Institute of Physics; notes that Colin is one of only eight teachers to be given the award, which will be presented by the institute in October 2012; recognises the work carried out by the institute in promoting physics, and welcomes this award for outstanding

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contributions from secondary school physics teachers in raising the profile of physics and science in general in schools.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn

S4M-03455 Patricia Ferguson: Work Starts on Games Area for Cowlairs—That the Parliament notes that work has begun on the construction of a new games area for the Cowlairs community in north Glasgow; recognises that the long-time resident, Ethel Walker, who was involved in the first Cowlairs area committee and has been a community activist for decades, cut the first turf; congratulates Cowlairs Development Trust on its success in securing £250,000 from the Big Lottery and Glasgow City Council for the development of the facility; acknowledges that the West of Scotland Housing Association enabled the project to go ahead by leasing the land to the trust, and believes that the new facility will be greatly used by local youngsters and will be a great asset to the local community.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, James Kelly, Neil Bibby, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, Helen Eadie*

S4M-03454 Patricia Ferguson: New Training Programme for Pupils in North Glasgow—That the Parliament notes that North Glasgow Housing Association‘s Training Academy in Springburn has established a new training and volunteering programme for local school pupils; understands that the programme provides young people with the opportunity to achieve a Volunteering Skills Award; welcomes the backing given to the programme by Glasgow City Council, which has accepted it as an official legacy programme as part of the Commonwealth Games Legacy for Glasgow; believes that event management skills will be much in demand in the future, not least at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games; considers that the training programme will prepare young people for the opportunities that will exist in the future; congratulates North Glasgow Housing Association on establishing the programme, and, wishes the pupils from Springburn Academy who are involved in the programme every success for the future.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, James Kelly, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, Helen Eadie*, Hugh Henry*

S4M-03453 Patricia Ferguson: North Glasgow Waste and Energy Strategy— That the Parliament notes that North Glasgow Housing Association has been awarded £292,635 from the Climate Challenge Fund and congratulates those involved in preparing the bid for this; understands that this funding will be put toward the North Glasgow Waste and Energy Strategy, which aims to contribute to implementing change through recycling, re-use, energy saving and food growing; wishes the association every success in taking forward the project, and looks forward to the benefits that it believes it will bring to the communities of north Glasgow, as well as to the environment, by creating a lasting legacy through tackling climate change at a local level.

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Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Sarah Boyack, David Stewart

S4M-03452 Mark McDonald: Teddy Scott—That the Parliament notes with sorrow the passing of Teddy Scott at the age of 83 on 21 June 2012; considers that Mr Scott spent 49 years as a devoted employee of Aberdeen Football Club between 1954 and 2003, encompassing roles as a player, coach and kit man; recognises the high esteem in which Mr Scott was held by players, managers and fans of the club, as demonstrated by the former manager of the Dons, Sir Alex Ferguson, bringing a full- strength Manchester United side to Pittodrie for Mr Scott‘s testimonial in 1999; believes that Mr Scott‘s length of service and devotion to Aberdeen Football Club is a rarity in the modern game, and hopes that the club will give consideration to appropriately recognising and commemorating Mr Scott in the new stadium at Loirston when it is developed.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, John Finnie, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Bill Walker, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Bob Doris, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Neil Bibby, John Park, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Graeme Dey, James Dornan, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson

S4M-03451 David Torrance: Richard Michael Receives British Empire Medal— That the Parliament congratulates Richard Michael, a jazz musician from Kirkcaldy, on receiving the British Empire Medal in the Queen‘s Birthday Honours for his long services to music education; understands that Mr Michael spent more than 30 years encouraging young pupils‘ musical interests and is a pioneer in using jazz as a means of educating local youngsters; recognises that he also held the position of director of Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra for 36 years, inspiring and nurturing local talent aged between eight and 24, and considers Mr Michael‘s longstanding dedication to enhancing and increasing music education in Fife commendable and of great benefit to the community.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson

S4M-03450 Elaine Smith: National Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2012—That the Parliament welcomes National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, which starts on 25 June 2012; recognises that, in conjunction with NHS Lanarkshire and the Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Initiative, a number of events will take place across Lanarkshire, including a roadshow at Mothercare in East Kilbride, where staff and volunteers will speak to pregnant women, mothers and their families about breastfeeding, breastfeeding awareness information stands, which will be attended by hospital staff, volunteers and mothers from the area who breastfeed, at the main entrance to Wishaw General Hospital, and stands at Monklands and Hairmyres hospitals; notes that, in August, following on from the campaign, the Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Initiative and NHS Lanarkshire will be running a bus advertising campaign to highlight to the general public the benefits of breastfeeding; acknowledges the beneficial impact of breastfeeding on the health and wellbeing of both mother and child; congratulates NHS Lanarkshire and the Lanarkshire

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Breastfeeding Initiative for their commitment to the promotion of breastfeeding, and hopes that National Breastfeeding Awareness Week will raise the profile of breastfeeding throughout Scotland.

Supported by: Kevin Stewart, James Kelly, John Park, Mike MacKenzie, John Pentland, Helen Eadie, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Claudia Beamish, Bill Walker, Patricia Ferguson, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Margaret Burgess, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Fiona McLeod, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, Malcolm Chisholm, Neil Bibby, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Mark Griffin, Maureen Watt, Sarah Boyack, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Alison McInnes, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Iain Gray*

S4M-03449 Stuart McMillan: Scottish Album of the Year Award Winners 2012— That the Parliament congratulates Aidan Moffat and Bill Wells on winning the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year Award for their album, Everything’s Getting Older; notes that the award was created through a partnership between the Scottish Music Industry Association and Creative Scotland and seeks to help promote and recognise Scottish music both at home and abroad; considers that all 10 albums on the shortlist are of the highest quality and highlight the strength and depth of the current Scottish music scene, and offers all of the artists best wishes for continued success in their music careers.

Supported by: Chic Brodie, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Bill Walker, Gordon MacDonald, Margaret Burgess, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Rob Gibson, Hugh Henry, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03448 Willie Rennie: Love Equally—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament‘s Love Equally campaign on winning Campaign of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards 2012; commends the winning campaign for promoting the simple message that two people who love each other should be able to get married; further congratulates all the young people who have been involved in, and supported, Love Equally; believes that there is now overwhelming support for equal marriage across the country and in the Parliament, and calls on the Scottish Government to lay out a timetable for groundbreaking equal marriage legislation to be introduced.

S4M-03428♦ David Stewart: Scottish Ferries—That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government‘s proposals for new vessels and services in the ferry sector, as set out in its Draft Ferries Plan; agrees that there must be value for money in delivering publicly funded services; believes that the six-yearly tendering process for ferry services threatens the future provision of integrated lifeline ferry services and new vessels and that such a tendering process serves the long-term interests of private ferry companies at the expense of passengers and taxpayers; notes expert opinion that tendering is not legally necessary; understands that the University of Glasgow‘s report into ferry services found no evidence of services being run inefficiently in the public sector and that the private sector is in no better position than the public sector to charter the specialist vessels that are required to replace the

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ageing fleet; supports, at the very least, the same workforce protections provided in previous tenders for ferry services in the event that tendering does takes place for the 2013-19 Clyde and Hebrides ferry service contract, and would welcome proposals that will safeguard the existing provision of high-quality ferry services.

Supported by: James Kelly, Anne McTaggart, Rhoda Grant, Neil Findlay, Helen Eadie, Lewis Macdonald, Elaine Smith, Iain Gray, Patricia Ferguson, Elaine Murray, Duncan McNeil, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Margaret McDougall, Neil Bibby, Richard Baker, Claire Baker

S4M-03413# Roderick Campbell: The Vivarium Trust and Co-housing for Older People—That the Parliament welcomes the efforts by the Vivarium Trust to publicise the benefits of co-housing in North East Fife and across the country; supports efforts to establish a trial project in order to highlight what it considers to be the benefits associated with co-housing for older people, including security and mutual support among peers, autonomy, people retaining control over their own circumstances, companionship instead of isolation, a sense of belonging, community and commitment and affordability through shared costs, and understands that, since its inception in Denmark, these positive attributes have been widely associated with co- housing.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Margaret McCulloch, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Rob Gibson, Humza Yousaf, Gordon MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Joe FitzPatrick, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Aileen McLeod, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Alison McInnes, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03412 Claudia Beamish: Anniversary of the Climate Change Act—That the Parliament marks the third anniversary of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 on 24 June 2012; recognises the importance and urgency of tackling climate change to millions of people around the world; recognises the potential economic, environmental and societal benefits of a rapid transition to a low-carbon Scotland; considers that the implementation of measures to reduce emissions in Scotland should be a priority across government; notes the UK Committee on Climate Change‘s January 2012 advice that additional effort will be required to meet targets under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, and supports efforts to bring forward bold, new action by the Scottish Government in its second report on proposals and policies to meet Scotland‘s statutory climate change targets.

Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Jamie McGrigor, Jim Hume, Margaret McCulloch, Iain Gray, Margaret McDougall, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, Mary Fee, Richard Simpson, Rhoda Grant, Alison Johnstone, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Alex Fergusson, Sarah Boyack, David Stewart

S4M-03412.1 Rob Gibson: Anniversary of the Climate Change Act—As an amendment to motion S4M-03412 in the name of Claudia Beamish (Anniversary of the Climate Change Act), insert at end ―; further notes the progress made in the last three years, including the recently launched Climate Justice Fund; celebrates the achievement of 35% of Scotland‘s electricity needs coming from renewables in 2011

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as substantial progress toward the target of generating the equivalent of 100% of Scotland‘s electricity needs from renewables by 2020; welcomes also that Scotland is already almost two thirds of the way toward achieving the 42% 2020 emissions reduction target; further notes the Committee on Climate Change‘s report, Reducing emissions in Scotland: 1st Progress Report, describing the target of reducing agriculture emissions by 0.65 MtCO2e in 2020 as "relatively high compared to UK ambition", and notes that the report makes reference to the importance of Scottish peatlands as a carbon store.‖

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Paul Wheelhouse, Angus MacDonald, Dennis Robertson, Dave Thompson, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret Burgess, Bill Kidd, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Graeme Dey, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, John Mason, James Dornan, Mark McDonald, Aileen McLeod, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-03447 Cardiac Screening in Garnock Academy (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Jim Hume, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Chic Brodie, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Gordon MacDonald, Willie Coffey, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Burgess, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Humza Yousaf, David Torrance, James Dornan, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03446 Copperworks Housing Co-op’s 21st Anniversary (lodged on 21 June 2012) Jackie Baillie, James Kelly, Drew Smith, Margaret McDougall, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McCulloch, Elaine Murray, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart

S4M-03445 Congratulations to Alastair Small and Caitlin Thompson (lodged on 21 June 2012) Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David Stewart

S4M-03444 YMCA Scotland’s Top Prize at Charity Awards (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Murdo Fraser, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Anne McTaggart, John Finnie, Gordon MacDonald, Graeme Dey, Margaret Burgess, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03443 Congratulations to Streetwork (lodged on 21 June 2012) Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Marco Biagi, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Malcolm Chisholm, Neil Bibby, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Alison Johnstone, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

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S4M-03442 Scottish National Portrait Gallery a Work of Art (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, John Wilson, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Anne McTaggart, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon MacDonald, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Chic Brodie, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, James Dornan, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-03441 North Kelvin United (lodged on 21 June 2012) Chic Brodie, Sandra White, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Burgess, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Gordon MacDonald, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03440 The 10th Annual RMT Cuba Garden Party (lodged on 21 June 2012) Anne McTaggart, Elaine Smith, Sandra White, Mike MacKenzie, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Gordon MacDonald, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03439 Scottish School Cook of the Year (lodged on 21 June 2012) Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Hugh Henry, John Wilson, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Burgess, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, Colin Beattie, Humza Yousaf, James Dornan, Nigel Don, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03438 University of St Andrews Stem Cell Research with SU2P Programme (lodged on 21 June 2012) Fiona McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Chic Brodie, Bill Walker, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-03437 Congratulations to Geoff Gibson (lodged on 21 June 2012) Jackie Baillie, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, James Dornan, Mary Scanlon, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03436 Wasteland Short Film Drama (lodged on 21 June 2012) Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Chic Brodie, Elaine Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David Stewart

S4M-03435 Climate Challenge Fund Awards (lodged on 21 June 2012) Elaine Murray, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-03434 Financial Support for Thalidomide Survivors in Scotland (lodged on 21 June 2012) Patricia Ferguson, Elaine Murray, Iain Gray, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Bill Walker, Alison McInnes, Graeme Pearson, John Pentland, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03433 Protecting Children from Second-hand Smoke (lodged on 21 June 2012) Elaine Murray, Iain Gray, Stuart McMillan, John Finnie, Mark Griffin, Roderick

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Campbell, Alex Fergusson, Bill Walker, Helen Eadie, James Kelly, Jamie Hepburn, James Dornan, Duncan McNeil, Margaret McCulloch, Annabelle Ewing, Sarah Boyack, Maureen Watt, Margaret McDougall, Alison McInnes, Richard Simpson, Alison Johnstone, Siobhan McMahon, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Claudia Beamish*

S4M-03432 St Aidan’s High School, Health and Wellbeing Award 2012 (lodged on 21 June 2012) Dennis Robertson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David Stewart

S4M-03431 Marking Learning Disability Week (lodged on 21 June 2012) Claudia Beamish, Fiona McLeod, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Elaine Murray, Jim Eadie, Iain Gray, Duncan McNeil, David Torrance, Siobhan McMahon, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Alison Johnstone, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03430 Humble Pie Bakery (lodged on 21 June 2012) Sandra White, Claudia Beamish, Jamie McGrigor, Mike MacKenzie, John Lamont, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Michael McMahon, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Gordon MacDonald, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart

S4M-03429 International Research Hub LifeScan (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Dave Thompson, Fiona McLeod, Angus MacDonald, Dennis Robertson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Mary Scanlon, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-03427 Moving Stories Travelling Exhibition (lodged on 21 June 2012) Fiona McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, James Dornan, Mary Scanlon, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant

S4M-03426 Return Surplus Olympic Funds to Scottish Good Causes (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Fiona McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03425 SoundSational Community Music Group (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Linda Fabiani, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant

S4M-03424 Scotch Whisky and Tourism (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Murdo Fraser, Kevin Stewart, Tavish Scott, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Mary Scanlon, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson

S4M-03423 Netherton Primary School Centenary (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Stuart

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McMillan, David Torrance, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David Stewart

S4M-03422 Send My Friend to School (lodged on 21 June 2012) Alison Johnstone, Kevin Stewart, Tavish Scott, Fiona McLeod, Colin Beattie, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Bibby, Hugh Henry, John Pentland, Jim Hume, Patricia Ferguson, Kenneth Gibson, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, John Mason, David Torrance, Elaine Murray, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Alison McInnes, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03421 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (lodged on 21 June 2012) Malcolm Chisholm, Dave Thompson, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Humza Yousaf, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Patricia Ferguson, Hugh Henry, Rob Gibson, John Finnie, Margaret Burgess, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Hanzala Malik, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, Aileen McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Kevin Stewart, George Adam, Bob Doris, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Margaret McCulloch, Fiona McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Joe FitzPatrick, James Dornan, Jamie Hepburn, Alison Johnstone, Jackson Carlaw, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, David Stewart, Clare Adamson*

S4M-03419 Moving Stories (lodged on 21 June 2012) Fiona McLeod, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-03418 Love Equally Campaign Awarded Best at Scottish Charity Awards - (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Elaine Murray, Marco Biagi, Kezia Dugdale, Jean Urquhart, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-03417 Scotland’s Ancient Capital is now the Literary Capital (lodged on 21 June 2012) Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt

S4M-03416 Rutherglen Sisters to Help Rebuild School in Uganda (lodged on 21 June 2012) Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart

S4M-03414 The Stuart Cup is Coming Home (lodged on 21 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart

S4M-03411 EU Strategy toward the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings (lodged on 20 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Dave Thompson, Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, Marco Biagi, Kezia Dugdale, James Dornan, Nigel Don, Humza Yousaf, Maureen Watt, Alison Johnstone, Gil Paterson

S4M-03410 Congratulations to St Aidan’s High School, Wishaw (lodged on 20 June 2012) Humza Yousaf, Maureen Watt

S4M-03405 Aberdeenshire Council, Scottish Transport Local Authority of the Year (lodged on 20 June 2012) Kevin Stewart, Maureen Watt

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S4M-03404 Go Purple (lodged on 20 June 2012) Sandra White, James Dornan, Neil Bibby, Nigel Don, Humza Yousaf

S4M-03403 Alistair Darling’s Contribution to Labour’s Recession (lodged on 20 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt

S4M-03401 Congratulations to David Liddell on his OBE (lodged on 20 June 2012) Neil Findlay

S4M-03399 Book Week Scotland (lodged on 20 June 2012) Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Maureen Watt, Alison Johnstone

S4M-03398 Aberdeenshire Apprentice One of the First to Qualify from Programme (lodged on 20 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03396 Safeguarding Stray Domestic Animals (lodged on 19 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, Humza Yousaf, Gil Paterson, Alison Johnstone

S4M-03393 Brave (lodged on 19 June 2012) Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Dave Thompson, Paul Wheelhouse, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Jim Eadie, George Adam, Roderick Campbell, Margaret Burgess, Humza Yousaf, Bob Doris, Nanette Milne, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Graeme Dey, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Joe FitzPatrick, Kevin Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Walker, Maureen Watt

S4M-03389 West of Scotland Big Lottery Funding (lodged on 19 June 2012) Chic Brodie, Neil Bibby

S4M-03386 Welcoming the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra to Scotland - (lodged on 19 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack, Maureen Watt, Elaine Smith

S4M-03383 Congratulations to Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers (lodged on 19 June 2012) Mary Scanlon

S4M-03382 Congratulations to the Hi-Hi on Winning the Greater Glasgow First Division (lodged on 19 June 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03381 The Eagle Has Landed (lodged on 20 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03378 50th Anniversary of Schweinfurt Twinning (lodged on 19 June 2012) Maureen Watt, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-03376 European Citizens’ Initiative (lodged on 19 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack

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S4M-03375 Borders Children’s Charity (lodged on 19 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack

S4M-03374 Scotland to Play Tonga at Pittodrie (lodged on 19 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03373 Finding Albert and Dumfries Community Choir Welcome the Torch - (lodged on 19 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03372 Balcarres International Horse Trials (lodged on 19 June 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03367 Jim the Swim’s Sixth Paralympics (lodged on 18 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack, John Park, Maureen Watt, John Pentland

S4M-03365 Congratulations to Alzheimer Scotland (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03364 Honouring Outstanding Performances (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03363 Sir George Reid (lodged on 18 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Sarah Boyack, Stewart Maxwell, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-03362 Congratulations to Newtonmore and Lochaber Camanachd Club - (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03361 Funny in Falkirk (lodged on 18 June 2012) Maureen Watt, Siobhan McMahon, Colin Keir

S4M-03360 It’s Time for Equal Marriage (lodged on 18 June 2012) Joan McAlpine

S4M-03358 Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03355 Cumming Triumphs at the Tramway (lodged on 18 June 2012) Sarah Boyack, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03353 Congratulating Attack of the Herbals (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03352 Knoxland Primary School Head Teacher to Retire (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03351 Aberdeen City of Culture Bid (lodged on 18 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03349 Aggreko Goes East (lodged on 15 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

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S4M-03348 Fifth Anniversary Celebrations of Barnardo’s Scotland’s Caern House Centre (lodged on 15 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt

S4M-03346 Breathe Easy Week (lodged on 15 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Maxwell, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03345 Myeloma Awareness Week (lodged on 15 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Malcolm Chisholm, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt

S4M-03344 Global Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day (lodged on 15 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Joan McAlpine, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt

S4M-03343 The Older People for Older People (O4O) Project (lodged on 15 June 2012) Maureen Watt, Dave Thompson

S4M-03340 Times are Good at Greenfaulds (lodged on 15 June 2012) Siobhan McMahon

S4M-03338 Support for Carers Week 2012 (lodged on 15 June 2012) Siobhan McMahon

S4M-03336 Hansel of Film 2012, Shetland to Southampton and Back (lodged on 15 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03334 The Robertson Trust and Scottish Rugby’s John Macphail Scholarship (lodged on 15 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03333 Food Crisis in the Sahel (lodged on 15 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Claudia Beamish, Joan McAlpine

S4M-03332 Scotland Dementia Awareness Week (lodged on 15 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03331 World Blood Donor Day (lodged on 15 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03330 Congratulations to Whitelees Primary School (lodged on 15 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03329 Scottish Education Awards 2012 (lodged on 15 June 2012) Maureen Watt, Colin Keir

S4M-03328 Congratulations to Haris Ansari (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03325 Olympic Torch Reaches Tomintoul (lodged on 14 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03324 NHS Lanarkshire’s Heart Open Day (lodged on 14 June 2012) Claudia Beamish

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S4M-03323 Reinstate Newmachar United (lodged on 14 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt

S4M-03322 Glasgow Airport Boost to Passenger Numbers (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03321 Burnside Primary School Health Day (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03320 Oakwood Nursery, Flying the Flag for the Environment (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03317 Scottish Steelworkers’ Memorial Fund (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir

S4M-03315 Aberdeenshire Teachers Travel to Uganda (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03314 Barshaw Park’s Centenary and Gala Day (lodged on 14 June 2012) Joan McAlpine, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03310 Edinburgh International Film Festival (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03307 Guid Nychburris Day’s 80th Anniversary (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03306 Good Luck to the Southside Fiddlers at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (lodged on 14 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03304 Safer Driving Proposals in Northern Ireland (lodged on 14 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03302 New Leader for Scotland’s GPs (lodged on 13 June 2012) Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03301 4th Clydebank BBs, 60 Years Going Strong (lodged on 13 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03299 UK Government Welfare Mismanagement (lodged on 13 June 2012) Maureen Watt, Dave Thompson, Stuart McMillan

S4M-03298 National Glaucoma Week (lodged on 13 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03297 Top Award Nomination for Kirkwall Post Office (lodged on 13 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

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S4M-03291 Scottish National Depression Week (lodged on 13 June 2012) Dave Thompson

S4M-03290 Congratulations to Dr Alan McDevitt (lodged on 13 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell, Nigel Don, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03288 Racist Incidents in Scotland (lodged on 13 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03287 Congratulations to the Eyemouth Harbour Trust (lodged on 13 June 2012) Claudia Beamish

S4M-03284 Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697, Shining the Light for Community- based Events (lodged on 13 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Humza Yousaf

S4M-03283 Progress by SANON (lodged on 13 June 2012) Jackson Carlaw

S4M-03282 Congratulations to the Women’s Rugby 7s Team (lodged on 13 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03279 Tom Morton’s Fairly Long Ride and Fairly Good Show (lodged on 12 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03277 Ardrossan Academy YDance (lodged on 12 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03276 Angus Council’s Open and Accountable Administration (lodged on 12 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03272 Celebrating Margaret Bondfield (lodged on 12 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03271 Kildonan Clearances Bicentenary (lodged on 12 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03269 Diabetes Week 2012 (lodged on 11 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03268 Clydemuir Primary School (lodged on 11 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell, Maureen Watt

S4M-03267 Well Done Wick Harbourfest 2012 (lodged on 11 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03266 Welcoming the Expansion of the Family Nurse Partnership to Glasgow (lodged on 11 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03260 Celebrate Aberdeen 2012 (lodged on 11 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03259 Sustainable Forestry (lodged on 11 June 2012) Stewart Maxwell

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S4M-03257 FairFuel UK Campaign (lodged on 11 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell

S4M-03254 Facing Dementia Together (lodged on 08 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03253 Aberdeen University Officers’ Training Corps Centenary (lodged on 08 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03249 St Peter’s RC School Class Sizes (lodged on 08 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03235 Refugee Week Scotland 2012 (lodged on 08 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt

S4M-03233 Congratulations to Cullen Primary (lodged on 08 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03209 Congratulations to RNIB Scotland (lodged on 07 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03202 Bee’s Knees Awards 2012 (lodged on 07 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03200 Applauding the Restoration of Glamis Watermill (lodged on 07 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03199 50 Years of the Robertson Trust (lodged on 07 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt

S4M-03195 Modern Studies Association 40th Anniversary (lodged on 07 June 2012) John Park, Maureen Watt

S4M-03191 Congratulations to Larkhall (lodged on 07 June 2012) Siobhan McMahon

S4M-03188 The Northern Scot, UK Society of Editors’ Weekly Newspaper of the Year (lodged on 06 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03177 Dare to be Digital 2012 (lodged on 06 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03174 Evening Express and School Crossing Patrollers (lodged on 06 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03173 Remember Cunninghame Graham (lodged on 06 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03170 Opening of the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (lodged on 06 June 2012) Stuart McMillan

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S4M-03169 Erskine Week, 1 to 8 June 2012 (lodged on 06 June 2012) Maureen Watt

S4M-03168 River City (lodged on 07 June 2012) Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt, Margaret Mitchell

S4M-03166 25th Anniversary of the Cottage Family Centre (lodged on 06 June 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03165 Detention of Torture Survivors in the UK (lodged on 06 June 2012) Dave Thompson

S4M-03157 Lanarkshire Big Bike Day 3 June 2012 (lodged on 31 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03114 SAC Rural Scotland in Focus 2012 (lodged on 30 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03110 Friday Night Project Reaches Coatbridge (lodged on 30 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03079 East Kilbride Champions for Change (lodged on 29 May 2012) Siobhan McMahon

S4M-03075 Thistle Awards North East and Tayside Regional Finals (lodged on 28 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03074 Scottish Food Champions (lodged on 28 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03066 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Health Strategy (lodged on 28 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03061 The Great Polish Map of Scotland (lodged on 28 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03053 Congratulating Emma McLachlan of the Scottish Archery Team - (lodged on 25 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03051 Auchrannie Resort, Scottish Thistle Awards (lodged on 25 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03029 Balwearie High School Awards for All Grant (lodged on 24 May 2012) Stuart McMillan

S4M-03020 Orkney Companies at the 2012 Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards (lodged on 23 May 2012) Angus MacDonald

S4M-02992.1 Eden Springs and International Law (lodged on 06 June 2012) Annabelle Ewing

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S4M-02899 A Scottish Media Panel (lodged on 16 May 2012) Angus MacDonald, Roderick Campbell, Elaine Smith, Maureen Watt

S4M-02873 Bus Passenger Survey (lodged on 14 May 2012) John Park, Mark Griffin, James Kelly

S4M-02764 Congratulations to Pedal on Parliament (lodged on 02 May 2012) Bill Walker

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Business Bulletin: Monday 2 July 2012 Section G - Bills

Proposals for Members’ Bills

A member seeking to introduce a Member‘s Bill must first lodge a draft proposal, together with a consultation document (or a statement of reasons why consultation is not considered necessary). Subsequently, the member may lodge a final proposal, in broadly similar terms to the draft, accompanied by a summary of consultation responses (or the statement of reasons). The member secures the right to introduce a Bill to give effect to the proposal if the final proposal secures, within one month, the support of at least 18 other members from at least half the political parties or groups represented in the Parliamentary Bureau, and provided no indication is given that the Scottish Government or UK Government is planning equivalent legislation.

All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at Proposals for Members‘ Bills / Session 4 Proposals: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/29731.aspx

New or Reprinted Draft Proposal

Margaret Mitchell: Proposed Apologies (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to provide that an expression of apology does not amount to an admission of liability and is inadmissible as evidence, for the purposes of certain legal proceedings (lodged 29 June 2012). A consultation document, lodged with the proposal, may be viewed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) or on the website page referred to above. The consultation period runs from 29 June to 28 September 2012.

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Business Bulletin: Monday 2 July 2012 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Affirmative instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 29 June 2012 and is subject to the affirmative procedure—

Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Incidental Provisions) Order 2012 [draft] laid under section 201(4) of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010

Other Documents

The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 29 June and are not subject to any Parliamentary procedure—

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission Annual Report 2011-12 (SG/2012/78)

laid under Paragraph 8 of Schedule 9A to the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission 2011-12 Annual Accounts (SG/2012/107)

laid under section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000

Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland Annual Report 2011-2012 (SG/2012/112)

laid under section 18 of the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008

Statistical Bulletin: Prison Statistics and Population Projections Scotland: 2011-12 (SG/2012/122)

laid under section 5(1) of the Prison (Scotland) Act 1989

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Committee Reports

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

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Business Bulletin: Monday 2 July 2012 Section J – Progress of Legislation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agricultural Holdings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 7 June

Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Royal Assent 29 June

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Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 20 June

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Introduced 30 May Lead committee – Finance

Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 31 May

Local Government Finance (Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 Report (Local Government and Regeneration Committee) published 28 June

Long Leases (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 28 June

Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 27 June

Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice)) 26 June

Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Health and Sport)) 29 May

Water Resources (Scotland) Bill Introduced 27 June

Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill (Ex) Passed 28 June

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

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 3 October 2012

Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification) Order 2012 [draft] (21 June 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Lead committee to report by 24 October 2012

Population (Statistics) Act 1938 Modifications (Scotland) Order 2012 [draft] (26 June 2012) (Education and Culture)

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Lead committee to report by 27 October 2012

Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Incidental Provisions) Order 2012 [draft] (29 June 2012) (Justice)

Negative Instruments

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

Subject to annulment by 4 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 25 June 2012

Snares (Training) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/161) (23 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 5 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 25 June 2012

National Health Service Superannuation Scheme etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/163) (24 May 2012) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 6 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 25 June 2012

Sports Grounds and Sporting Events (Designation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/164) (25 May 2012) (Health and Sport)

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/165) (25 May 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

European Fisheries Fund (Grants) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/166) (25 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 9 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 3 September 2012

Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2012 (SSI 2012/167) (28 May 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 12 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 10 September 2012

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Adults with Incapacity (Requirements for Signing Medical Treatment Certificates) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/170) (31 May 2012) (Health and Sport)

National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Scotland) (No. 2) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/171) (31 May 2012) (Health and Sport)

Individual Learning Account (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/172) (31 May 2012) (Education and Culture)

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Exceptions to section 14) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/173) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Keeping and Release and Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/174) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Poultry Health Scheme (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/176) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/177) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

African Horse Sickness (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/178) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Animal By-Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/179) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Homeowner Housing Panel (Applications and Decisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/180) (31 May 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Property Factors (Registration) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/181) (31 May 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Leader Grants (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/182) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Marine Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/183) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 20 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 17 September 2012

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Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/190) (8 June 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 2 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 24 September 2012

Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Rules 2012 (SSI 2012/197) (20 June 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 4 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 24 September 2012

Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/198) (22 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Bluetongue (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/199) (22 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 23 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 15 October 2012

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Exceptions to section 14) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/205) (25 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Keeping and Release and Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/206) (25 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 26 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 22 October 2012

Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/208) (28 June 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration) Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/209) (28 June 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

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