BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 55/2015 Thursday 26 March 2015

ANNOUNCEMENT Royal Assent

The Community Charge Debt () Act 2015 (asp 3) received Royal Assent on 25 March 2015.

1 Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

9.00 am European and External Relations the Robert Burns Committee Room (CR1) 9.30 am Standards, Procedures and Public the David Livingstone Appointments Committee Room (CR6) 10.00 am Devolution (Further Powers) Committee the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 10.00 am Equal Opportunities Committee the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) ______

Meeting of the Parliament

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business – S4M-12667 Hugh Henry: Accountability of Police Scotland 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Ministerial Statement: The Penrose Inquiry followed by Health and Sport Committee Debate: Health Inequalities followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time

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

2 Contents

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

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

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 Section A – Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

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

European and External Relations Committee 7th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private. 2. Connecting Scotland: How the Scottish Government engages internationally: The Committee will take evidence from— Christos Sirros, Agent-General of the Government of Québec in London; Dr Paul Fischer, International Relations Department, Bavarian State Chancellery; and then from— Ian Campbell, Head of Scottish Government EU Office, Scottish Government; John Somers, First Secretary, Scottish Affairs Office, Beijing (via video conference). 3. Brussels Bulletin: The Committee will consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin. 4. Scottish Government’s draft budget 2015-16: The Committee will consider a response from the Scottish Government to the Committee’s report. 5. Connecting Scotland: The Committee will consider its approach to the inquiry.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 6th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 7 in private. 2. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take future consideration of the report from the Commissioner, and its own draft report on the complaint, in private at a future meeting. The Committee will also decide, in relation to its inquiry into the election of Committee Conveners, whether its consideration of oral evidence heard, issues for a draft report and a draft report should be taken in private at future meetings. 3. Cross-Party Group: The Committee will consider an application for recognition from the proposed Cross-Party Group on Tourism, and take evidence from—

5 , Convener of the proposed Cross-Party Group on Tourism. 4. Inquiry into the election of Committee Conveners: The Committee will take evidence from— Dr Hannah White, Institute for Government, Programme Director; Professor Charlie Jeffrey, Senior Vice Principal, and Professor James Mitchell, Co-Director, Academy of Government, University of Edinburgh. 5. Cross-Party Group - approval: The Committee will decide whether to accord recognition to the proposed Cross-Party Group on Tourism. 6. Inquiry into the election of Committee Conveners: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 7. Complaint: The Committee will consider a report from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.

Devolution (Further Powers) Committee 11th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Draft report on proposals to devolve further powers to Scotland and scrutiny of the UK Government’s draft legislative clauses (in private): The Committee will discuss a draft report.

Equal Opportunities Committee 6th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Age and Social Isolation: The Committee will take evidence from— Vivien Moffat, Programme Manager, The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS); Martin Sime, Chief Executive, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO); Glenda Watt, Co-ordinator, Scottish Older People’s Assembly (SOPA); Derek Young, Policy Officer, Age Scotland.

6 Meeting of the Parliament

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

1. John Scott: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with the bid for a spaceport to be located in Scotland. (S4O-04174)

2. Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Government when the rules on eligibility of blood donors were last reviewed. (S4O-04175)

3. John Mason: To ask the Scottish Government what the financial impact would be in Scotland of an increase in the inheritance tax threshold to £1,000,000. (S4O- 04176)

4. Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government what assurance it can give to the officers currently employed in the British Transport Police in Scotland that their jobs will be retained under Police Scotland. (S4O-04177)

5. David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the establishment of a spaceport. (S4O- 04178)

6. Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the report by Fiona McKenzie for NHS Lothian regarding concerns about the perinatal ward at St John’s Hospital. (S4O-04179)

7. Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed. (S4O-04180)

8. Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take following the publication in March 2014 of research into tail injuries to working dogs that it commissioned from the University of Glasgow. (S4O-04181)

9. Gordon MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to help reshape how energy is delivered and used in communities throughout the country. (S4O-04182)

10. Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the Crown Estate and what matters were discussed. (S4O-04183)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

1. Kezia Dugdale: To ask the First Minister what engagements she has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-02696)

2. Ruth Davidson: To ask the First Minister when she will next meet the Prime Minister. (S4F-02701)

7 3. Willie Rennie: To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-02697)

4. : To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the final report of the Penrose Inquiry. (S4F-02695)

5. Neil Findlay: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to end the use of zero-hours contracts. (S4F-02698)

6. : To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee’s report, Constitutional implications of the Government’s draft Scotland clauses. (S4F-02707) followed by Members’ Business

Debate on the subject of—

S4M-12667 Hugh Henry: Accountability of Police Scotland— That the Parliament notes that 1 April 2015 marks the second anniversary of the establishment of Police Scotland; notes the reported controversies regarding the deployment of armed police, stop and search, the loss of data, the use of performance targets and local accountability; recognises the budget pressures that were identified by Audit Scotland, including what it believes has been the significant reduction in civilian staff, concerns about uniformed officers having to fulfil the duties previously delivered by civilian staff and worries about the closure of control rooms; believes that the Scottish Police Authority is failing to exercise thorough and robust scrutiny of the force in its operations in Renfrewshire and across the country, and notes the views that these issues must be addressed to ensure that public confidence in the police is maintained and that the Scottish Government must recognise its responsibilities by addressing the concerns that are being expressed.

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Ministerial Statement: The Penrose Inquiry followed by Health and Sport Committee Debate: Health Inequalities

S4M-12769 Duncan McNeil on behalf of the Health and Sport Committee: Health Inequalities—That the Parliament notes and welcomes the Health and Sport Committee’s 1st Report 2015 (Session 4), Report on Health Inequalities (SP Paper 637); recognises the wider causes of health inequalities, and welcomes the innovative approach that allows a wide range of parliamentary committees an opportunity to contribute to the debate.

8 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

S4M-12818 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (Modification of Legislation) Order 2015 [draft] be approved.

5.00 pm Decision Time

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 25 March 2015 Tuesday 31 March 2015

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee Debate: Dairy Industry Inquiry followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-12723: Margaret McDougall: Awareness of Group B Streptococcus (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 19 March 2015)

Wednesday 1 April 2015

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Finance, Constitution and Economy (for text of questions see Section D) followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-12446 Mark McDonald: Making Scotland Autism Friendly (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 27 February 2015)

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Thursday 2 April 2015

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business – S4M-12203 Stuart McMillan: Congratulating Greenock Morton Community Trust (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 30 January 2015)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 1 Debate: Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M-11827 see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 15 December 2014) followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 21 April 2015

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 22 April 2015

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

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2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Justice and the Law Officers; Rural Affairs, Food and Environment followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 23 April 2015

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 Section D – Oral Questions

Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 01 April 2015

Finance, Constitution and Economy

1. Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Government what measures it has introduced to boost the economy in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley. (S4O-04184)

2. Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the economy and public services. (S4O-04185)

3. Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Revenue Scotland IT system. (S4O-04186)

4. Jim Eadie: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government on the implementation of the Smith agreement. (S4O- 04187)

5. Cameron Buchanan: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has filled all vacancies at Revenue Scotland. (S4O-04188)

6. Clare Adamson: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to promote solar energy. (S4O-04189)

7. Graeme Dey: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the House of Lords Constitution Committee report, Proposals for the devolution of further powers to Scotland. (S4O-04190)

8. Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Committee on Climate Change’s expert statement that further actions are required if the 2020 renewable heat target is to be met. (S4O-04191)

9. Jayne Baxter: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to grow the economy in Mid Scotland and Fife. (S4O-04192)

10. Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to help regenerate the economy of Dumfries and Galloway. (S4O-04193)

11. James Dornan: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Post-Budget Briefing by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which finds that the poorest have seen the biggest proportionate losses as a result of the UK Government’s tax and benefit changes. (S4O-04194)

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12. Colin Beattie: To ask the Scottish Government what the impact on the Scottish economy would be of the UK leaving the EU. (S4O-04195)

13. Malcolm Chisholm: To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports more progressive taxation for those on the very highest incomes and those with the most expensive properties. (S4O-04196)

14. Patricia Ferguson: [Not Lodged]

15. : To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the oil and gas industry. (S4O-04198)

16. Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on improving broadband connectivity where there are exchange-only connections. (S4O-04199)

17. : To ask the Scottish Government what recent representations it has made to National Grid and the UK Government regarding the transmission charging regime. (S4O-04200)

18. Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out an evaluation of the impact on the retail sector of the delay in the review of business rates. (S4O-04201)

19. Mary Fee: To ask the Scottish Government what impact removing the Barnett formula would have on the Scottish budget. (S4O-04202)

20. Claudia Beamish: To ask the Scottish Government how the National Performance Framework will address energy efficiency in light of the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change’s fourth report on reducing emissions. (S4O-04203)

General Questions selected for answer on 02 April 2015

1. Annabel Goldie: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the criticism by Dr Neil McKeganey from the Centre for Drug Misuse Research that the government’s methadone programme is ―literally a black hole into which people are disappearing". (S4O-04204)

2. Adam Ingram: To ask the Scottish Government what lessons the NHS in Scotland can learn from the Freedom to Speak Up Review about having an open and honest reporting culture. (S4O-04205)

3. Jackson Carlaw: To ask the Scottish Government when it expects minimum unit pricing of alcohol to be implemented. (S4O-04206)

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4. Bob Doris: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how Glasgow Colleges’ Regional Board’s plan for an integrated city-wide curriculum could impact on students and staff. (S4O-04207)

5. Cara Hilton: To ask the Scottish Government how successful it has been in implementing the extension of 600 hours of free early education to eligible two-year- olds. (S4O-04208)

6. Murdo Fraser: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase the provision of PE in schools. (S4O-04209)

7. Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what it will do to prevent further deterioration in the state of Scotland’s roads. (S4O-04210)

8. Johann Lamont: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Glasgow City Council and what issues were discussed. (S4O-04211)

9. Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport last met NHS Lanarkshire and what was discussed. (S4O-04212)

10. Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take as a result of the report by Sheriff Principal Bowen, Consumer Protections in Conveyancing Cases. (S4O-04213)

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 Section E – Written questions lodged on 25 March 2015

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

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

S4W-25050 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government what the principal terms are of the (a) leasing contract between Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Lloyds Banking Group and (b) sub-leasing contract between CalMac Ferries Ltd and Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd in respect of the MV Loch Seaforth.

S4W-25051 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government who it appointed to (a) lead its negotiations and (b) advise on the terms of the leasing contract between Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Lloyds Banking Group in respect of the MV Loch Seaforth.

S4W-25052 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government who will have responsibility for (a) providing and (b) paying for any substitute vessel for the MV Loch Seaforth.

S4W-25053 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government how much Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd will pay each year to lease the MV Loch Seaforth.

S4W-25056 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-24214 by on 11 February 2015, whether it will provide a breakdown of what the operational cost will be for the MV Loch Seaforth for its time in service.

S4W-25057 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-24213 by Derek Mackay on 11 February 2015, whether it will provide an update of the cost of the alterations to the (a) Stornoway and (b) Ullapool harbour facilities in order to the meet the requirements of the MV Loch Seaforth, and from what sources the money was drawn.

S4W-25058 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government what procedures it adopted to ensure that the procurement methods used to secure the use of the MV Loch Seaforth under a private leasing arrangement offered best value for money.

S4W-25059 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government what consultation took place between Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd prior to the leasing agreement with Lloyds Banking Group for the the MV Loch Seaforth being entered into.

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S4W-25073 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Government how many crossings on the (a) Stornoway – Ullapool, (b) Uig – Tarbert, (c) Oban – Castlebay – Lochboisdale, (d) Barra – Eriskay, (e) Lochboisdale – Mallaig, (f) Berneray – Leverburgh and (g) Uig – Lochmaddy ferry service in each month (i) between November 2013 and April 2014 were and (ii) since November 2014 have been (A) scheduled and (B) cancelled, and what the reason was for each cancellation.

S4W-25084 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on tourism, what discussions it has had with the UK Government about preventing toxic oil fumes from entering the cabin and cockpits of passenger aircraft.

S4W-25085 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to develop further freight-only rail links.

S4W-25086 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of (a) Perth to Inverness and (b) Aberdeen to Inverness rail links is single track.

S4W-25087 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-24870 by Derek Mackay MSP on 23 March 2015, what commitments Abellio has made with regard to the delivery of refurbished or new rolling stock as part of the ScotRail franchise, and when those commitments have to be met in order to avoid penalties.

S4W-25088 : To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the interpretation of European regulations concerning Basic Payment Scheme payments in relation to common grazing land put forward by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 16 March 2015, and whether it will review the allocation of such payments in Scotland.

S4W-25089 Nanette Milne: To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards operate a telephone helpline for rheumatology services; what assessment has been made of the impact that each has had on (a) patient wellbeing and (b) pressure on GP services, and what its position on setting up a national helpline.

S4W-25090 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government how it will avoid further job losses at the Arnish yard on Lewis.

S4W-25091 John Wilson: To ask the Scottish Government to what extent it uses revenue from the Scottish Futures Trust created through the use of lower grade debt instruments to finance building infrastructure projects.

S4W-25092 John Wilson: To ask the Scottish Government how many building infrastructure projects it has financed (a) throughout Scotland and (b) in Central Scotland region with revenue gained through the Scottish Futures Trust by the use of lower grade debt instruments since 2011.

S4W-25093 John Wilson: To ask the Scottish Government what the rate of return is for investors on lower grade debt instruments used by the Scottish Futures Trust.

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S4W-25094Δ Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to consult on legislation to put the Scottish Fiscal Commission on a statutory footing.

S4W-25095 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government whether creel fishermen are to be excluded from any of the proposed new marine protected areas.

S4W-25096 Angus MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government how many times its officials have met Community Windpower Ltd.

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 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-12818 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (Modification of Legislation) Order 2015 [draft] be approved.

*S4M-12817 Mike MacKenzie: Calum’s Cabin—That the Parliament recognises what it considers the incredible work of Calum’s Cabin, based in Rothesay, in providing families of children with cancer the chance to have a holiday together; believes that the idea to have a place where irreplaceable memories could be made came from Calum Spiers, a 12-year-old boy who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour; understands that Calum’s mother, Caroline, his father, Duncan, and twin sister, Jenna, started fundraising to buy a caravan to allow families dealing with a child with cancer to come to Bute; understands with sadness that Calum died 13 months later and was unable to see the development of his heart-warming idea; notes that tireless fundraising and generosity has allowed Calum’s wishes to help others live on; commends the Spiers family, the volunteers who assist in the shop and with the cabins and the community of Rothesay in enabling 103 families including 311 children in 2014 to enjoy precious moments in difficult times, and wishes the 347 walkers raising money for Calum’s Cabin at the 2015 Kiltwalk the very best of luck.

*S4M-12816 James Dornan: Congratulations to John Gillies and Martin Gallagher, MSYPs—That the Parliament congratulates John Gillies on his re- election and Martin Gallagher on his election as Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament to represent the young people of the Glasgow Cathcart constituency; considers that the Scottish Youth Parliament provides a great service as a national platform where young people are able to voice their opinions, discuss issues that they feel are important to young people and have a say in how they want change to come about; believes that John and Martin will be strong representatives for the Cathcart constituency, and looks forward to working with them and their fellow MSYPs in shaping the future.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, Jackie Baillie*, *, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*

*S4M-12815 Angus MacDonald: Employment Opportunities for Disabled People—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of a new 53,000 square foot facility in Larbert by the award-winning social firm, Haven Enterprises; understands that this will help sustain employment and establish job opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged people across the country; believes that Haven Enterprises, which was founded in 1946, has provided employment for thousands of people in a range of businesses; commends the Scottish Government and Falkirk Council on working closely with the company to help develop the facility, which will be the headquarters for three supported businesses that Haven Enterprises operates, Haven PTS Limited, which designs and manufactures personal protective equipment, the document scanning service, Redrock, and The Sign Factory, which was established by the council in 1995 as a supported business to provide employment opportunities for disabled people, and wishes all three ventures a long and successful presence in the Falkirk district.

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Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Colin Beattie*, Jean Urquhart*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret McCulloch*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Chic Brodie*

*S4M-12814 Bruce Crawford: Ochil Community Hall Management Committee Receives Funding—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of a £8,500 award to Ochil Community Hall Management Committee from the Communities and Family Fund; notes that the Stirling-based organisation plans to use the funding to start a play café for parents with young children; understands that the organisation’s objectives are to provide recreational facilities to improve quality of life and social welfare, and wishes continued success to the play café and similar efforts, which it considers integral to positive youth development.

Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, David Stewart*, Liz Smith*

*S4M-12813 Bruce Crawford: Throsk Community Enterprises Ltd Funding Success—That the Parliament congratulates Throsk Community Enterprises Ltd on receiving £9,400 from the Communities and Family Fund; understands that the company runs a local community centre in Stirling and will use the grant to fund the new children’s club, which has recently been established; notes the company’s objectives, which seek to improve the life and health of the village inhabitants, and wishes Throsk Community Enterprises Ltd success with this project and all its future endeavours.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, *, Chic Brodie*, David Torrance*, Joan McAlpine*, David Stewart*, Liz Smith*

*S4M-12812 Kenneth Gibson: North Ayrshire 2015 Civic Pride Award Winners— That the Parliament congratulates the North Ayrshire 2015 Civic Pride Award winners, which include the Provost’s Award and the Arts and Culture Award winners, Irvine Burns Club and Irvine Lasses Burns Club, Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Bobby Lennox, Citizen of the Year Award winner, Joe Broussard, Peer Mentors Citizens of the Year Award winners, Becky Maxwell, Scott Menzies and Kori-Lee Dickie, Sport Award winner, Danielle Joyce and Community Group Award winner, Largs First Responders Unit; applauds the winners on their contributions to civic pride in the North Ayrshire area; notes that the Civic Pride Awards aim to celebrate groups and individuals who actively promote civic pride throughout North Ayrshire, and commends the evening on raising more than £18,000 for Cash for Kids and Ayrshire Hospice, charities that aim to improve the lives of people from all walks of life in Scotland.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Colin Beattie*, David Stewart*, Roderick Campbell*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-12811 Elaine Smith: Reuse, Recycle, Refashion—That the Parliament congratulates the young women from Coatbridge High School on making it to the inaugural final of Junk Kouture, a recycled fashion contest; understands that Laura Bell, Chloe Fleming, Nicola Goodwin, Georgia Grant, Rhiannon Inness and Rebecca Miller will all compete among 25 finalists on 26 March 2015 in The Arches, Glasgow;

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recognises that the project is an Irish competition, which was launched in Scotland this year; understands that this is aimed at high school pupils and challenges teenagers to create high-end wearable fashion from everyday junk that would normally be thrown away; understands that Junk Kouture aims to ignite creativity with a focus on creating something from nothing, while at the same time providing education about the importance of recycling and reusing waste; congratulates pupils from Coatbridge High on their achievements, and wishes them all the best in the final.

Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Jackie Baillie*, David Stewart*, John Wilson*

*S4M-12809 Elaine Smith: Snap Happy—That the Parliament congratulates Stuart Kennedy of the Image Village on winning the Scottish Wedding Awards 2015 title of best photographer for the second year running; understands that Stuart, and his young assistant Paul Kennedy, were up against over 30 finalists at the event at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow; recognises that Stuart has recently opened a state-of-the- art studio on Coatbridge Main Street and gained his skills by attending night school at both the Central College of Commerce and Motherwell College, and wishes him and Paul the very best of luck for the future.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Anne McTaggart*, Hanzala Malik*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Gordon MacDonald*, Jackie Baillie*, Nigel Don*, Graeme Dey*

*S4M-12808# George Adam: My Life My MS—That the Parliament welcomes MS Society Scotland’s campaign during MS Awareness Week, which runs from 27 April to 3 May 2015; notes that the campaign will look at all the issues that influence the lives of people living with MS, how the diagnosis affects them and their families and in what way they receive ongoing treatment, care and support, and recognises that the campaign highlights issues of financial security and explores the whole person and the many challenges that they deal with while living with multiple sclerosis. R

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, Jean Urquhart*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, Dave Thompson*, Mark McDonald*, Margaret McCulloch*, Liam McArthur*, Adam Ingram*, Hugh Henry*, Rob Gibson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Christian Allard*, David Torrance*, Gordon MacDonald*, Chic Brodie*, *, Cameron Buchanan*, Stuart McMillan*, Iain Gray*, Michael Russell*, James Dornan*, Joan McAlpine*, David Stewart*, *, Graeme Dey*, Alex Fergusson*

*S4M-12807 : Purple Day Highlights Working together to Increase Epilepsy Awareness—That the Parliament welcomes Purple Day, which is aimed at increasing public awareness of epilepsy; understands that many MSPs and parliamentary staff will wear purple on 26 March 2015 in support of this international day; recognises the collaborative efforts of Epilepsy Scotland and its supporters to turn famous Scottish landmarks purple and get people talking about this often hidden condition and help inform attitudes for generations to come; applauds all the schools, colleges, workplaces and communities up and down the country involved in raising awareness of Purple Day through fun activities; notes that the Epilepsy Consortium Scotland will shortly provide awareness training for parliamentarians and staff;

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congratulates individual campaigners, such as Brian Rocks from the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency, who is educating local fire and police officers in order to help them better understand epilepsy and to deal appropriately with people having seizures, and considers that all of these strands of working together to highlight epilepsy will develop a culture of openness and understanding.

Supported by: Hugh Henry*, Nanette Milne*, Nigel Don*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Gordon MacDonald*, Liam McArthur*, Christina McKelvie*, Kevin Stewart*, Neil Findlay*, Bill Kidd*, *, David Stewart*, Graeme Dey*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Jean Urquhart*, Patricia Ferguson*, Stuart McMillan*, Christine Grahame*, Kenneth Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, John Wilson*, Joan McAlpine*

*S4M-12806 Nanette Milne: Asthma UK’s Leadership of the European Asthma Research and Innovation Project—That the Parliament understands that asthma is a complex condition that affects one in 11 people in Scotland; supports more investment in asthma research so that life-changing breakthroughs can become a reality; further supports Asthma UK’s leadership of the European Asthma Research and Innovation Project, and hopes that it will lead to a European Innovation Partnership, which has the potential to bring a great deal of investment to Scotland for asthma research and related activities over the next decade and revolutionise the way that asthma is investigated and treated.

Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Richard Simpson*, Hugh Henry*, Jackie Baillie*, Nigel Don*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Liam McArthur*, Kevin Stewart*, Cameron Buchanan*, Alex Fergusson*, Margaret McCulloch*, Liz Smith*, Kenneth Gibson*, Murdo Fraser*

*S4M-12805 : Glasgow Kelvin is Good to Go—That the Parliament commends all participants in Zero Waste Scotland’s Good to Go scheme; understands that this programme had a successful trial period in which it offered diners doggy bags, which reduced waste by an average of 42% per restaurant, while 92% of diners surveyed, who took food home, ate it; notes that this scheme is estimated to have saved the equivalent of 800,000 full meals going in the bin every year; further notes that Glasgow Kelvin is home to 11 of the 16 participants nationwide and believes that they deserve recognition for embracing this environmentally-friendly initiative; congratulates Ad Lib, Black Sheep Bistro, Café Gandolfi, Charlie Rocks, Epicures of Hyndland, Mr Singh’s India, Mother India, Mother India’s Cafe, Nicks, Old Salty’s, Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery, and supports the continued efforts by Zero Waste Scotland, which it considers works tirelessly to achieve Scotland’s zero waste ambitions and in doing so assists in meeting the Scottish Government’s target of securing Good Food Nation status by 2025.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Christina McKelvie*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Graeme Dey*, Colin Beattie*, Patrick Harvie*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*

*S4M-12804 Hugh Henry: iSave for School Pupils—That the Parliament welcomes the first year of operation of the iSave initiative by Renfrewshire Council, whereby all S1 pupils are offered a credit union account with a £10 opening balance provided by

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the council; notes what it sees as the success of the initiative as over half of the S1 pupils have signed up for iSave; welcomes the involvement of Renfrewshire Wide Credit Union, Johnstone Credit Union and Scotwest Credit Union and the creation of credit unions in schools across Renfrewshire; notes what it considers the educational and financial benefits that the iSave initiative provides to young people in terms of the promotion of responsible saving and borrowing, and calls on the Scottish Government to develop a national iSave initiative with credit unions and schools across Scotland.

Supported by: Mary Fee*, John Pentland*, John Wilson* R, Jayne Baxter*, Patricia Ferguson*, Hanzala Malik*, Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*, Margaret McCulloch*, Cara Hilton*

*S4M-12803 Hugh Henry: Neilston War Memorial—That the Parliament notes that work is underway to begin building a war memorial in Neilston to honour local fallen soldiers; congratulates the Neilston War Memorial Association on, it considers, campaigning relentlessly since 2012 to make this memorial a reality; understands that this memorial has been made possible almost entirely due to the generosity of local people and local businesses who have donated money, attended dances, sold knitted poppies and organised car boot sales; notes that the Whitelee Windfarm Fund contributed £5,000; commends the exceptional fundraising efforts of Jimmy Higgins and John McGuire, who walked from Neilston to Vimy Ridge in France to raise much- needed funds; acknowledges that the local councillor and chairman of the association, Paul O’Kane, has cut into the ground at the memorial’s site along with Kyla Fergus from St Thomas’ Primary School and Joseph Kearney from St Luke’s High School, who both designed the memorial, which was made a reality by the Scottish artist, Tom McKendrick, and notes that construction should take 12 to 15 weeks and that the association is preparing a solemn dedication and unveiling.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, Neil Findlay*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Margaret McCulloch*, Graeme Dey*, Jackie Baillie*

*S4M-12801♦ Joan McAlpine: DG Food and Drink—That the Parliament understands the importance of food and drink to the Scottish economy; believes that the Year of Food and Drink 2015 is a chance to spotlight, celebrate and promote Scotland’s natural produce; considers that food and drink are an important part of Scottish cultural identity and heritage and are key strengths in promoting Scotland as a holiday destination; recognises as an example of best practice the collaborative activities between food businesses, organisations and the public sector across Dumfries and Galloway to raise awareness of the economic importance of food and drink production in the region; congratulates DG Food and Drink and Dumfries and Galloway Council on developing and launching Scotland’s Artisan Food Trail, a new tourism trail to encourage food tourism during the Year of Food and Drink and beyond; congratulates the food and drink industry in Dumfries and Galloway for embracing the opportunities presented by the Year of Food and Drink, and looks forward to seeing Dumfries and Galloway increasingly recognised across Scotland and beyond as a food tourism destination.

Supported by: Gordon MacDonald*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Linda Fabiani*, Elaine Murray*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Christina

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McKelvie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Kenneth Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Bill Kidd*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-12802 Neilston Named Most Desirable Place to Live and Work in Scotland (lodged on 24 March 2015) Neil Findlay*, Colin Beattie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-12800 See Yon Birkie (lodged on 24 March 2015) Nigel Don*, Colin Keir*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Adam Ingram*, John Finnie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12799 St George’s Primary School (lodged on 24 March 2015) Sarah Boyack*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Elaine Murray*, Colin Beattie*, Nigel Don*, Anne McTaggart*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12798 Expansion Plans for Caithness Seafood Company (lodged on 24 March 2015) Sarah Boyack*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, John Finnie*, Mary Scanlon*, Richard Lyle*, Nigel Don*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12797 Cadder Housing Association is Investing in Young People (lodged on 24 March 2015) Sarah Boyack*

S4M-12795 Kirky Youth Players (lodged on 24 March 2015) Sarah Boyack*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Neil Findlay*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-12794 Congratulations to the Newburgh Community Trust (lodged on 24 March 2015) David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12793 Turner Prize 2015 at Glasgow’s Tramway (lodged on 24 March 2015) Sarah Boyack*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Linda Fabiani*, Neil Findlay*, Hanzala Malik*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12792 Larkhall Community Growers (lodged on 24 March 2015) Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12791 Hand Hygiene World Record (lodged on 24 March 2015) Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Nigel Don*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12790 Acre Youth Worker Shortlisted for YouthLink Award (lodged on 24 March 2015) Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Anne McTaggart*, Cara Hilton*, Dennis Robertson*

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S4M-12789 Launch of Discover Blairgowrie (lodged on 24 March 2015) David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Anne McTaggart*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12783 Prince’s Trust XL Clubs (lodged on 24 March 2015) Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-12782 Castlebrae, Festival School (lodged on 24 March 2015) Cameron Buchanan*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Hanzala Malik*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12781 The West of Scotland is the Most Desirable Place to Live (lodged on 24 March 2015) David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-12779 Congratulations to the Buckhaven and Methil Miners Brass Band (lodged on 24 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12775 Congratulations to Dunfermline’s Newly Elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (lodged on 23 March 2015) Jayne Baxter*

S4M-12772 Remembering the Cheapside Street Disaster (lodged on 23 March 2015) Linda Fabiani*, John Finnie*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12770 Orkney Rugby Club Scottish Rugby’s Club of the Month (lodged on 23 March 2015) John Finnie*

S4M-12766 Shine Youth Music Theatre (lodged on 23 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12765 Death of Former IOSH President (lodged on 23 March 2015) John Finnie*

S4M-12764 The 83rd Arbroath and District Musical (Competitive) Annual Festival (lodged on 23 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12762 Toys "R" Us to Hold Autism-friendly Shopping Event (lodged on 23 March 2015) John Finnie*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12761 Giving Renfrewshire North and West Young People a Voice (lodged on 20 March 2015) David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12760 University of Edinburgh Climbs World Rankings (lodged on 20 March 2015) David Torrance*

S4M-12756 Congratulating Shetland Schools’ Music Festival (lodged on 20 March 2015) David Torrance*

S4M-12755 Congratulations to Clydesdale Bank plc (lodged on 20 March 2015) David Torrance*

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S4M-12754 UKIP MEP Apologises for Abu Hamza Comment (lodged on 20 March 2015) Linda Fabiani*, John Finnie*

S4M-12752 Hamilton Golf Club (lodged on 19 March 2015) David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12751 STV Debate (lodged on 19 March 2015) David Torrance*, Linda Fabiani*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12750 Link Up Wins COSLA Award (lodged on 19 March 2015) David Torrance*

S4M-12748 Sainsbury’s Commitment to Fair Trade from East Kilbride to East Africa (lodged on 19 March 2015) David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12747 Ofcom Licence for Aberdeen TV Station (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12746 Scottish Youth Parliament 2015 Election Results for Falkirk East (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12745 Braes Children and Families Centre Secures More STV Appeal Funding (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12744 Alison Stewart Hairdressing Raises £7,500 (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12743 Congratulations to Kelly Given and Osama Aslam (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12742 Scottish Youth Parliament 2015 Election Results (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12741 Congratulations to Cathcart’s Craig MacLean on his In-flight Heroics (lodged on 23 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12740 Live Literature (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-12739 Welcoming Dumbarton and Helensburgh’s Youngest Parliamentarians (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12738 Arnold Clark Continues to Support Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12736 Congratulating STAR (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12735 Congratulating The Cunninghame Graham Society (lodged on 19 March 2015) Linda Fabiani*

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S4M-12734 International Awareness Day for Epilepsy (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-12731 First Female Guizer Jarl (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12729 Blipfoto (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12728 Congratulations to St Timothy’s Primary School (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12727 Orkney’s New Young Parliamentarians (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12726 Voluntary Health Scotland Report (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12723 Awareness of Group B Streptococcus (lodged on 18 March 2015) Malcolm Chisholm*

S4M-12721 Heritage Lottery Fund (lodged on 18 March 2015) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-12720 Milngavie Primary School through to Euroquiz Final (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12718 Relationships Scotland’s 60th Anniversary (lodged on 18 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12703 Encouraging Good Employment Practices in Wales (lodged on 17 March 2015) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-12698 The Employment Journey: A Fresh Perspective to Employment in Scotland (lodged on 17 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12679 Hear to Help’s Community-based Support (lodged on 17 March 2015) Michael Russell*, Gavin Brown*, Adam Ingram*, Patricia Ferguson*, Bruce Crawford*

S4M-12667 Accountability of Police Scotland (lodged on 16 March 2015) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-12659 British Transport Police (lodged on 13 March 2015) Margaret McCulloch*, Margaret McDougall*

S4M-12657 Offshore Industry Crisis (lodged on 13 March 2015) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-12652 Kirsty’s Kiltwalk 2015 (lodged on 12 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12572 Tackling the STEM Skills Gap (lodged on 06 March 2015) Margaret McDougall*

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S4M-12571 Volunteering and Self-management (lodged on 06 March 2015) Murdo Fraser*

S4M-12570 McDonald’s Tax Affairs (lodged on 06 March 2015) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-12501.1 The Armenian Genocide (lodged on 19 March 2015) Dennis Robertson*

S4M-12446 Making Scotland Autism Friendly (lodged on 26 February 2015) Richard Baker*

S4M-12203 Congratulating Greenock Morton Community Trust (lodged on 02 February 2015) George Adam*

S4M-12148 Crackdown against Creationism (lodged on 23 January 2015) Willie Rennie*

S4M-12139 Penrose Inquiry Final Report (lodged on 23 January 2015) Alison Johnstone*

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Laid only instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 25 March 2015 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (Commencement No. 4 and Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/139 (C.27)) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

Other Documents

The following documents were laid before the Parliament on 25 March 2015 and are not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Business Plan Financial year beginning April 2015 to financial year ending March 2018 (SG/2015/23) laid under Schedule 3 of the Energy Act 2004

The Penrose Inquiry: Final Report (SG/2015/15) laid under section 26 of the Inquiries Act 2005

Committee Reports

The following report was published on 25 March 2015—

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee, 19th report 2015 (Session 4): Subordinate Legislation (SP Paper 702)

The following report is being published on 26 March 2015—

Education and Culture Committee, 3rd Report, 2015 (Session 4): Subordinate Legislation (SP Paper 703)

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

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Business Bulletin: Thursday 26 March 2015 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 via the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx

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

As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is 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.

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

Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 Report (Local Government and Regeneration Committee) published 23 March 2015

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Apologies (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 18 March 2015

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Health and Sport)) 24 March 2015 Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee) 24 March 2015

British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Education and Culture) 17 March 2015 Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee) 24 March 2015

Carers (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Health and Sport)) 24 March 2015

Community Charge Debt (Scotland) Bill (G) Royal Assent 25 March 2015

Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed (Local Government and Regeneration 18 March 2015 Committee) Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 27 February 2014 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill (M) Introduced 27 November 2013 Lead committee – Justice

Education (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced 23 March 2015

Harbours (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced 18 March 2015

Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice)) 24 March 2015

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Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced 19 March 2015

Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 24 February 2015

Mental Health (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 12 March 2015 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 Report (Justice Committee) published 19 March 2015

Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill (M) Introduced 15 December 2014

Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 3 March 2015

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

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 30 March 2015

Continuing Care (Scotland) Order 2015 [draft] (19 February 2015) (Education and Culture)

Aftercare (Eligible Needs) (Scotland) Order 2015 [draft] (19 February 2015) (Education and Culture)

Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (Modification of Legislation) Order 2015 [draft] (19 February 2015) (Education and Culture)

Lead committee to report by 3 May 2015

Scottish Marine Regions Order 2015 [draft] (9 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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 Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee.

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Subject to annulment by 27 March 2015 Lead committee to report by 23 March 2015

Common Agricultural Policy (Direct Payments etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/58) (13 February 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Scottish Administration (Offices) Order 2015 (SI 2015/200) (16 February 2015) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 30 March 2015 Lead committee to report by 30 March 2015

Local Government Pension Scheme (Governance) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/60) (19 February 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Support and Assistance of Young People Leaving Care (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/62) (19 February 2015) (Education and Culture)

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/64) (19 February 2015) (Health and Sport)

National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/65) (19 February 2015) (Health and Sport)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Boards and Integration Joint Monitoring Committees) (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/66) (19 February 2015) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 31 March 2015 Lead committee to report by 30 March 2015

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 (SSI 2015/71) (20 February 2015) (Finance)

Subject to annulment by 22 April 2015 Lead committee to report by 20 April 2015

Provision of Water and Sewerage Services (Reasonable Cost) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/79) (26 February 2015) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 23 April 2015 Lead committee to report by 20 April 2015

Bankruptcy (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/80) (27 February 2015) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

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Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/81) (27 February 2015) (Health and Sport)

Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (Fees) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/400) (27 February 2015) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 26 April 2015 Lead committee to report by 20 April 2015

National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/86) (2 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/87) (2 March 2015) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Board Establishment) (Scotland) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/88) (2 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/89) (2 March 2015) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Reservoirs (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/90) (2 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

National Health Service (Cross-Border Health Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/91) (2 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

Reservoirs (Panels of Reservoir Engineers: Sections under which Members may be Appointed) (Scotland) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/92) (2 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 27 April 2015 Lead committee to report by 20 April 2015

National Health Service Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/94) (3 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

National Health Service Pension Scheme (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/95) (3 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/96) (3 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/97) (3 March 2015) (Education and Culture)

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Teachers’ Superannuation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/98) (3 March 2015) (Education and Culture)

Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/100) (3 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

Waste (Recyclate Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/101) (3 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 29 April 2015 Lead committee to report by 27 April 2015

National Health Service (Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/102) (5 March 2015) (Health and Sport)

Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/103) (5 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 30 April 2015 Lead committee to report by 27 April 2015

Crofting Counties Agricultural Grants (Scotland) Variation Scheme 2015 (SSI 2015/105) (6 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 7 May 2015 Lead committee to report by 4 May 2015

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (Fixed Penalty Notices) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/113) (13 March 2015) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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