BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 30/2016 Monday 15 February 2016

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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 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: Monday 15 February 2016 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 10 February 2016 Tuesday 23 February 2016

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Justice Committee Debate: Scotland’s National Action Plan on Human Rights followed by Scottish Government Debate: BBC Charter Renewal Process followed by Stage 1 Debate: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M-15563 see Section F) followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

6.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-15580 Dennis Robertson: Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2016 (for text of motion see Section F)

Wednesday 24 February 2016

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Rural Affairs, Food and Environment; Justice and the Law Officers followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill

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5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-15040 Jayne Baxter: Fairer Fife Commission Report, Fairness Matters (for text of motion see Section F)

Thursday 25 February 2016

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-15573 Jackson Carlaw: Israel Needs Cultural Bridges, not Boycotts (for text of motion see Section F)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] followed by Ministerial Statement: Programme of Child Protection Work followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill followed by Stage 1 Debate: Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M-15429 see Section F) followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 1 March 2016

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

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5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 2 March 2016

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Health, Wellbeing and Sport followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 3 March 2016

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

12.30 pm Members’ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

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Business Bulletin: Monday 15 February 2016 Section E – Written questions lodged on 12 February 2016

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-29927 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government whether HMP Polmont or HMP Cornton Vale will hold the mother and baby unit after prisoners are moved from HMP Cornton Vale.

S4W-29928 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are being put in place to accommodate the prisoners currently held at HMP Cornton Vale in preparation for its closure and whether any prisoners will continue to be housed on the site once the building works for the new prison have started.

S4W-29929 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government what changes are planned to the current regime at HMP Polmont to deliver appropriate services for the prisoners coming from HMP Cornton Vale.

S4W-29930 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are being made to ensure the continuity of programmes and educational study for HMP Cornton Vale prisoners moving to HMP Polmont.

S4W-29931 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government what improvements to (a) food service, (b) access to shower facilities, (c) the provision of purposeful activities and (d) confidentiality at the medical facilities have been made at HMP Polmont since its follow-up inspection in 2014.

S4W-29932 Alison McInnes: To ask the Scottish Government how many young women offenders are being moved from HMP Cornton Vale to HMP Polmont.

S4W-29933 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government what organisations have received funding from the £1 million Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund, broken down by (a) memorial and (b) amount.

S4W-29936 : To ask the Scottish Government what the impact is of prolonged absence from school in order to receive medical treatment in a different NHS board area on the attainment levels of (a) children and (b) siblings.

S4W-29937 Cara Hilton: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of its review of cleft surgical services, and whether the review is examining the impact of reducing the number of cleft palate clinics with a consultant in attendance.

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S4W-29939 Cara Hilton: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that cleft palate has on children’s attainment; what support it provides to children with the condition, and what information is held on their (a) educational and (b) speech outcomes.

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Business Bulletin: Monday 15 February 2016 Section F – Motions and Amendments

Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.

Each Monday, this section also contains motions and amendments that have been lodged the previous week and are still live and those 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.

Support for motions or amendments that have already been published is shown at the end of this section.

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicate changes to previously published material # a motion lodged for members’ business that has received the required level of cross-party support ♦ a motion lodged for members’ business that has not yet received the required level of cross-party support R a member has declared a registered interest

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

Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.

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New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-15649 John Mason: Junior Doctors Strike—That the Parliament deplores the handling of junior doctors’ contracts in England by the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt; further deplores what it considers the lack of proper engagement shown by the UK Government in what it sees as the latest in a long line of politically motivated attacks on the NHS south of the border; congratulates the junior doctors and the British Medical Association (BMA) on what it sees as their positive and organised opposition to what it considers these unfair changes; welcomes confirmation from the Scottish Government that what it considers these fundamentally unfair contracts will not be imposed on junior doctors in Scotland, and welcomes those seeking fairer contracts to look for jobs in the NHS in Scotland.

Supported by: Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*

*S4M-15648 Elaine Smith: 20 Years of Rail Privatisation—That the Parliament notes that it is 20 years since the first privatised train operator took to Britain’s railways; understands with concern that, since then, rail passengers have faced increased fares well in excess of the rate of inflation; believes that the current tendering process for rail franchises has been both unnecessary and excessively expensive; further believes that the railway service should be run for people and not the profit of private shareholders, and urges the Scottish Government to use its powers in future to end the tendering process and to take the railways back in to public ownership and run by democratic and accountable means. R

*S4M-15647 Rhoda Grant: Moray Man Wins Photographic Accolade—That the Parliament congratulates Ian Cameron, who is from Forres in Morayshire, on being named the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year; notes that Ian received this award in recognition of what it sees as his evocative photographs of the Highlands, including Cecile’s House, which is a ruined cottage on Wester Ross; understands that his photographs are all taken using what he calls his "ancient Pentax" and that he prefers to shoot with film; acknowledges his passion for the beauty of the rugged north of Scotland, and wishes him every success for the future.

Supported by: *, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie McGrigor*, *, *, Jackie Baillie*, *, Mary Scanlon*

*S4M-15646 : Congratulations to Annie Lennox on Humanitarian Award—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen-born Annie Lennox on being awarded the Livingstone Medal by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) in recognition of her work in raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic; understands that the award also recognises her work as an ambassador for UNAIDS, Oxfam, 46664, Amnesty International and the British Red Cross as well as her role as a special envoy for the Scottish Commonwealth Parliamentary Association; recognises that the medal, which was first awarded in 1901, was endowed by the RSGS’s co-founder, Agnes Livingstone-Bruce, in memory of her father, Dr David Livingstone, and commends Annie on her humanitarian work around the world.

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Supported by: *, Hanzala Malik*, Kevin Stewart*, Liam McArthur*, Jayne Baxter*, Anne McTaggart*, *, Elaine Murray*, Patricia Ferguson*, Fiona McLeod*, Margaret McCulloch*, Jackie Baillie*, *

*S4M-15645 on behalf of the Justice Committee: Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights—That the Parliament notes the publication on 10 December 2015 of the second annual report on Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP), SNAP: Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights - Year Two Report.

S4M-15644 Mary Scanlon: Congratulations to Raasay Distillery—That the Parliament congratulates R&B Distillers Ltd on obtaining permission from The Highland Council to build the first distillery on the Isle of Raasay; understands that Raasay’s former Borodale House will be converted into a visitor centre, luxury accommodation and production facilities capable of producing up to 150,000 bottles of whisky a year by 2020; further understands that the project will provide 11 jobs on the island, which has a population of 170; considers that, as the largest employer on the island, it will be of great importance to the island’s economy, and wishes the project all the best for the future.

Supported by: Murdo Fraser*, Cameron Buchanan, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor

S4M-15643 James Dornan: Mount Befriending Service—That the Parliament congratulates the Mount Befriending Service on what it considers another successful year in providing an excellent service to the community; understands that, since 2002, it has helped, in particular, older or housebound people experiencing isolation or loneliness; believes that it provides up to 1,200 visits each year, equivalent to around 18,000 since it was founded or 36,000 staff hours, as each visit is around two hours-long; understands that it has recruited and trained 60 volunteers and has carried this out on an annual budget of just £20,000, which is mainly supported by donations, legacies and charitable trusts, and considers that it constantly punches above its weight in improving the lives of many in the community.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Graeme Dey*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*

S4M-15642 Jackie Baillie: Dumbarton Riverside FC Receives Community Grant—That the Parliament welcomes Asda’s Community Grants Scheme, which invests the proceeds of the single-use carrier bag charge in local communities; understands that, over the last year, more than 200 groups have received funding from the scheme, including Dumbarton Riverside FC, which has been awarded £1,000 to spend on purchasing new training equipment and strips; notes that Dumbarton Riverside FC provides football coaching, training and playing opportunities for children between the ages of 5 and 15 throughout the area, and wishes the club every success for the future.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*, Patricia Ferguson*, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Hanzala Malik

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S4M-15641 Christina McKelvie: NHS Lanarkshire Introduces Carers’ Emergency Card—That the Parliament welcomes NHS Lanarkshire’s introduction of the "Someone Depends on My Care" emergency card; notes that these cards are to be carried by carers in case they become unwell and are to alert emergency services that someone will be missing caring support; understands that such cards will offer carers peace of mind and are available at GP practices and other Lanarkshire care- related services, and recognises the aim of NHS Lanarkshire to provide person- centred planning and delivery and therefore the crucial role of unpaid carers working in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire, especially at a time of considerable change in health services.

Supported by: Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, John Mason*, Dennis Robertson*, Fiona McLeod*, Margaret Mitchell*, Chic Brodie*, Elaine Smith*, Stuart McMillan*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, David Torrance*

S4M-15640 Cara Hilton: Congratulations to West Fife Woodlands Group—That the Parliament notes that 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the Valleyfield Snowdrop Trail; celebrates the progress in completing the Valleyfield Estate Community Orchard; understands that, over the last 18 months, the West Fife Woodlands Group, part of the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative project, has been clearing a large area in the Valleyfield Woodland Park to make room for the orchard; welcomes the participation of 279 pupils from Torryburn, Saline, Inzievar, St Serf’s, Tulliallan, Culross and Holy Name primary schools, who will help plant what it considers the historic new orchard between 15 and 24 February; understands that the West Fife Woodlands Group was created 10 years ago to restore, revive and protect the woodland areas around west Fife; welcomes the support provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Fife Environment Trust and Awards for All; notes that the children will also be given a special guided snowdrop tour of the woodlands as part of a programme of guided walks to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Valleyfield Snowdrop Trail, where participants can see and enjoy snowdrops in the remains of a designed landscape and ancient woodland; encourages local people and visitors alike to visit the Snowdrop Trail and participate in one of the free walks offered by West Fife Woodlands Group at 2pm every weekend from 6 February until 13 March, departing from Shiresmill Car Park; believes that this project nurtures a more vibrant natural environment, reconnecting people with the natural and historic heritage of the inner Forth as well as promoting community involvement in the West Fife Villages, and commends everyone involved in working to make what it considers this exciting project happen and ensuring that the unique landscape at the heart of Scotland is both recognised and celebrated.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Dennis Robertson*, Patricia Ferguson*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*, David Stewart, , , Richard Simpson, Jayne Baxter, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, , Liz Smith, Nanette Milne

S4M-15639# : The One in Five Campaign—That the Parliament congratulates the One in Five Campaign on its first anniversary; understands that the voluntary campaign calls on political parties and organisations to sign up to a charter that pledges to make society and politics more accessible to disabled people and has

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gained the support of over 40 organisations; believes that its branches are committed to breaking down barriers that face disabled people who want to enter politics; understands that its campaigners have successfully changed the definition of candidates’ expenses so that a disability should no longer affect the amount of money that can be spent on campaigning; notes that it is supporting the establishment of an "Elective Office Fund" for the Scottish and UK parliaments; praises what it sees as the tireless efforts of its cross-party ambassadors, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Ryan McMullan, Gordon Aikman, Jamie Szymkowiak, Sarah Anderson, Lorna Murchison, Nicola Ross, Jamie Walker and Hannah Bettsworth, and notes the view that the country’s parliamentary and political culture should be fully accessible and inclusive to all disabled and non-disabled people in Eastwood and across Scotland.

Supported by: Jenny Marra*, Rhoda Grant*, Ruth Davidson*, Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*, Jackson Carlaw*, *, Patricia Ferguson*, Kenneth Gibson*, , Neil Findlay, Roderick Campbell, John Pentland, Anne McTaggart, Jayne Baxter, Richard Simpson, Cara Hilton, Kevin Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Elaine Murray

S4M-15638 : Airport Reports Busiest January on Record—That the Parliament welcomes the continued growth of Glasgow Airport as it reports its busiest January on record, having welcomed 551,177 passengers through its doors in January 2016, representing an annual increase of 13.5%; notes that 2016 is the airport’s 50th anniversary year and considers that it has started off in the best possible way, carrying on from its success in 2015 when it was named one of Europe’s fastest growing airports; recognises that the airport announced a number of new routes in January including Thomson’s new route to Girona in summer 2016, Flybe beginning a new summer service to Newquay and Virgin Atlantic extending its Orlando service for winter 2016, and wishes the airport continued success.

Supported by: David Torrance*, Annabel Goldie, Richard Lyle, Michael Russell, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Keir, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15637 Mike MacKenzie: The Puffer Bar and Restaurant, Easdale Island— That the Parliament commends the Puffer Bar and Restaurant, which is on Easdale Island in the Inner Hebrides, on what it sees as its imaginative efforts to promote locally-sourced ingredients and items on its menu; understands that it has special nights to allow customers to enjoy these products, which are sourced from businesses across the Highlands and Islands, including the Blackwood Distillery and Forteith Foodservice, and congratulates it on winning titles such as the Best Use of Local Food and Drink award at the Scottish Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards and a gold star at the Great Taste Awards for its chilli jam.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Adam Ingram, Roderick Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Angus MacDonald, Michael Russell, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Mary Scanlon, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Jamie McGrigor, James Dornan, Bill Kidd

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S4M-15636 : Smokey Paws Initiative—That the Parliament welcomes the Smokey Paws initiative to equip every fire appliance in the UK with a kit of three specially manufactured pet oxygen masks; understands that, in addition to the animals that work alongside humans, including police dogs, search and rescue dogs, working dogs, etc., there are over nine million dogs and almost eight million cats living in British homes; acknowledges that, in the event of a house fire, while most humans evacuate the building, these animals can panic, instinctively hiding inside the house where firefighters must go to search for them, often too late to save these pets from the harmful effects of smoke inhalation; notes that, while firefighters carry oxygen for resuscitation purposes, the masks are designed for humans, making them ineffective on animals; understands that many animals cannot be resuscitated with the current equipment, resulting in the loss of the pet, which is understandably heartbreaking to both the firefighters and pet owners; recognises that these kits are to be compatible with the oxygen cylinders carried on all UK fire appliances so as to make them immediately accessible to firefighters; applauds the efforts of Smokey Paws to improve the animals’ chances of survival; commends the fire services that have already taken up this initiative, and encourages the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to consider this in Scotland.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Margaret Mitchell*, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Christina McKelvie, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie

S4M-15635 Clare Adamson: Michelle Blair, Nominee for the National Youth Worker of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates Michelle Blair, who is a community music tutor at the charity, Reeltime Music, on reaching the final round of the YouthLink Scotland National Youth Worker of the Year Awards for 2016 as one of only three shortlisted in the Part-time/Sessional Paid Youth Worker category; believes that Michelle has been dedicated to Reeltime Music for years and won its Volunteer of the Year award in 2013; notes that she helps to establish and provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people in the creative industries and understands that these can have positive impacts on personal, social and career skills; recognises what it sees as the outstanding contribution that Michelle and Reeltime Music make to communities across North Lanarkshire; understands that YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work and represents the interests and aspirations of that sector in Scotland, and wishes Michelle the best of luck at the awards, which will be presented on 10 March. R

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Christina McKelvie, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie

S4M-15634 Christina McKelvie: Tackling Workplace Racial Discrimination— That the Parliament notes with concern the recent report by the Equal Opportunities Committee, Removing Barriers: race, ethnicity and employment, which suggests that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Scotland are still facing workplace prejudice and that, although they perform better academically than white Scots, they are more likely to be in low-paid work or unemployed; believes that there is a need to achieve equality in the workplace and to raise greater awareness of racial equality issues; recognises the work of anti-racism charities, such as Show Racism the Red

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Card, which, it understands, provides training to more than 50,000 people across the UK every year and delivers a positive message in schools and workplaces and at events in football grounds; congratulates the charity on its work over the last 20 years and wishes it well for the future; welcomes the ongoing development of a race equality framework for Scotland by the Scottish Government, and supports further action against racism, which, it believes continues to be needed to be tackled.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Dennis Robertson*, Alison McInnes*, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Jackie Baillie, Ken Macintosh, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, John Mason, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Chic Brodie

S4M-15633 Christina McKelvie: The Haven Fundraising in Larkhall—That the Parliament congratulates The Haven on what it considers a great response in raising £3,000 for people diagnosed with life-limiting illness and their carers by holding a fundraising event in the Central Bar in Larkhall on 5 February 2016; notes that The Haven is a Lanarkshire charity that provides support for people with life-limiting illness, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease; understands that, each year, The Haven supports around 650 people and their carers across Lanarkshire with specifically tailored programmes to people of all ages and at all stages of their illnesses; further understands that The Haven operates as a drop-in centre with no need for medical referral and that every service is provided free of charge by a team of specialist nurses, therapists and volunteers, cooperating to provide the highest standard of care; applauds what it considers the great work of both staff and volunteers of such a worthwhile charity, and wishes The Haven well in the future.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Dennis Robertson*, Margaret Mitchell*, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Bill Kidd, John Wilson, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Chic Brodie, David Torrance

S4M-15632 Joan McAlpine: Dumfries and Galloway, Holiday Destination of the Year—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Dumfries and Galloway has been voted Holiday Destination of the Year by the readers of BBC Countryfile magazine; congratulates the communities and businesses whose hard work, it believes, has resulted in this long-overdue recognition of the region’s unique charms; understands that tourists enjoy natural attractions such as tranquil forests, astonishing wildlife, wonderful beaches, lochs and burns, as well as the UK’s original dark sky park; believes that the area is home to a thriving arts scene, an abundance of cultural attractions and a wealth of historical and heritage sites, and celebrates what it considers the world-class food, festivals and accommodation that it provides to visitors.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Stuart McMillan*, Dennis Robertson*, Margaret Mitchell*, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Graeme Pearson, Jim Hume, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Chic Brodie, James Dornan, Colin Beattie

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S4M-15631 Jenny Marra: University of Dundee Researcher Awarded £1.3 Million by Cancer Research UK—That the Parliament congratulates the University of Dundee’s Dr Adrian Saurin on being awarded £1.3 million by Cancer Research UK for research into the cellular division errors that drive cancer; understands that his work will help better comprehend the complex process of cell division in the hope of finding new weaknesses that can be targeted with treatments; believes that four new posts will be created as part of the six-year study; commends Dr Saurin for undertaking this work and Cancer Research UK for facilitating this vital research, and wishes the study every success.

S4M-15630 Rhoda Grant: Applecross Inn Success—That the Parliament congratulates the Applecross Inn in Wester Ross on being named Pub of the Year for 2015-16; understands that this memorable pub has won many awards, including Scotland’s pub of the year 2012 and Highlands and Islands friendliest pub 2015; recognises what it considers the hard work, attention to detail and endeavour of the owner and landlady, Judith Fish, and her team in running such an excellent establishment, and wishes all concerned the very best for the future.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Jean Urquhart, David Torrance, Jamie McGrigor, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Mary Scanlon, Tavish Scott, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Bill Kidd

S4M-15629 Kevin Stewart: Aberdeen’s Best Bar None Nominees—That the Parliament commends the seven Aberdeen licensed premises that have been recognised as being among the best in Scotland in their nominations for what it considers the prestigious Best Bar None Scotland awards; understands that the Bobbin has been nominated for two awards, best pub and newcomer, the Garage, for best nightclub and the best health initiative category, the Irish pub, Malones, in the independent pub category, Revolution for best bar, Soul Bar in the independent bar category, the Carmelite for best hotel bar and the Grosvenor Casino has been nominated in the specialist entertainment venue category, and wishes them the best of luck for the awards ceremony, which will take place at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow on 24 March 2016.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie

S4M-15628 Kevin Stewart: Satrosphere—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Satrosphere Science Centre, or Aberdeen Science Centre, plans to create an outdoor learning facility at its base; understands that more than £80,000 has been pledged by Aberdeen Greenspace and Aberdeen Forward to assist with the project; recognises that it aims to make the garden accessible to groups with additional support needs and will include items to stimulate all visitors through colour, texture and smell, and hopes that plans are approved so that the sensory garden can be open for the summer season.

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Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie

S4M-15627 John Finnie: Basic Income—That the Parliament considers that there is a growing crisis of low pay and precarity in a labour market increasingly characterised by casualised forms of employment that offer little in the way of pay, predictable hours or long-term security; considers that the present social security system is characterised by complex means testing and often arbitrary sanctions, and has failed to provide an adequate income floor; believes that a basic income, an unconditional, non-withdrawable income paid to everyone, has the potential to offer genuine social security to all while supporting entrepreneurialism, creativity, lifelong learning and the many forms of work, such as parenting and caring, that are non- monetised; welcomes the exploration of the concept of a basic income by, among others, Professor Ailsa McKay, the innovation charity, Nesta, Glasgow Caledonian University, the think tanks, Common Weal and Compass, and the Royal Society of Arts; welcomes the planned practical experiments in Finland and the Netherlands, and calls on the Scottish Government to fund and commission further research into the possibilities offered to Scotland by the various models of basic income.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart,

S4M-15626 Lewis Macdonald: Offshore Unions Back Calls for Up-to-date Oil Jobs Data—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the Offshore Co-ordinating Group (OCG), established by the offshore unions, UNITE, RMT, GMB, BALPA and Nautilus, with the support of the STUC on 8 February 2016; understands that the OCG will allow unions and their members to work together to tackle issues relating to offshore safety, terms and conditions and job losses; recognises that the OCG has made a series of recommendations to support the industry going forward, including that "workers who have been made redundant or at imminent risk of redundancy must be supported to find skilled employment at similar rates of pay‖ and that this should ―involve properly resourced, targeted retraining opportunities‖; recognises that the OCG has also warned that there is ―insufficient up-to-date economic and labour market data‖, meaning that it is impossible to ―paint an accurate picture of the impact the falling oil price has had on the Scottish economy‖, and calls on the Scottish Government to urgently publish up-to-date figures on job losses in the Scottish oil and gas industry to allow unions and other agencies to respond appropriately.

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, Duncan McNeil, Neil Findlay, Iain Gray, David Stewart, Cara Hilton, Jayne Baxter, Anne McTaggart, James Kelly, Patricia Ferguson, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15625 John Pentland: Ronan Cusack—That the Parliament congratulates 16- year-old Ronan Cusack from Wishaw on being selected to represent Scotland West in the Special Olympics National Summer Games in August 2017; applauds the young swimmer, who has autism and learning difficulties, on what it considers to be a fantastic achievement and a privilege to represent his area while demonstrating his swimming talent; understands that Ronan is a keen member of the Clyde Valley Beavers, who train at Wishaw Sports Centre, and is among nine of its members

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taking part in the special games; understands that it costs around £500 for each child to be sent to the games and that Ronan has already received fantastic support from his local community, especially from members of the County Flute Band, in fundraising for the journey; praises the County Flute Band in its commitment to fundraise for Ronan, who is a keen Celtic fan, and wishes Ronan all the very best in his fundraising and in competing in the Special Olympic National Summer Games next year.

Supported by: Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Sandra White, David Stewart, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Richard Simpson, Jayne Baxter, Patricia Ferguson, Margaret Mitchell, Dennis Robertson, Michael McMahon, Jackie Baillie, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie

S4M-15624 Kevin Stewart: Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital—That the Parliament congratulates all of the staff and volunteers at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital on what it considers the very positive results of a recent inspection by Healthcare Improvement Scotland; recognises that cleanliness and the levels of engagement from staff with parents, carers and children came in for particular praise; understands that the hospital, in partnership with the charity, ARCHIE, is about to embark on revamping the entrance and reception area with animal statues and colourful lighting to make children feel at ease, and hopes that the hospital continues to go from strength to strength in all of its endeavours.

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, James Dornan, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Colin Beattie

S4M-15623 Liam McArthur: Protected Status for North Ronaldsay Wool and Mutton—That the Parliament notes the applications from A Yarn From North Ronaldsay and the North Ronaldsay Sheep Court to grant European Protected Geographical Indicator status to North Ronaldsay wool and mutton; understands that the products must come from pure-bred North Ronaldsay native sheep, unique animals from the most northerly island in Orkney, which feed principally on seaweed; recognises that, if successful, North Ronaldsay wool and mutton will join a growing list of protected Scottish produce, including Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar; notes what it sees as the benefits of granting protected status for local producers and the island as a whole, and looks forward to these applications being successful and further enhancing the reputation of North Ronaldsay mutton and wool.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Tavish Scott

S4M-15622 Graeme Dey: Angus Young Carers Funding from the STV Children’s Appeal—That the Parliament welcomes the awarding of a £2,000 grant by the STV Children’s Appeal to Angus Young Carers (AYC); notes that AYC recently moved into new premises in Arbroath where staff look to create a bright, relaxing, fun and inspiring space for local carers; understands that this funding will be used to help ensure that the young carers feel that they have a place of their own in the new building by making the lounge a place that they can look forward to coming to and relax in, as well as helping to provide for much needed respite breaks and trips for

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local young carers; believes that AYC offers support to young people who help look after and support a family member with a physical or learning disability, mental illness, physical illness or who suffer from substance misuse, and applauds the efforts of AYC for the work that they do.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Nanette Milne, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Cara Hilton, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Adam Ingram

S4M-15621♦ David Stewart: IEA’s Damaging Report on Privatising Network Rail—That the Parliament is deeply concerned about the Institute of Economic Affairs’ (IEA) recent appeal for full privatisation of the UK’s rail network and thus the abolition of Network Rail; is dismayed that the IEA report, IEA Discussion Paper No.69: Without Delay: Getting Britain’s railways moving, endorses rail closures and deregulating fares; is concerned that this report comes at a time when the Rail Delivery Group is considering the UK rail system’s future and that full privatisation and breakup of Network Rail is being considered as a serious option; believes that full privatisation of Network Rail would spur a return to the dark days of Railtrack, seeing reduced spending on safety, higher fares, line closures and increased congestion and pollution, which would be damaging for all communities, including the Highlands and Islands; considers that this report goes against public opinion, as a poll from Survation found that 59% of respondents opposed privatisation and were instead in favour of full renationalisation of the rail network, and notes the view that the UK Government should support a strong, accountable national body to manage the rail network and allow more devolved decision-making to link rail with strategic land-use planning and the needs of passengers and communities.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Lewis Macdonald, , Anne McTaggart, Jayne Baxter, Neil Findlay, Richard Simpson, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, , Tavish Scott

S4M-15620 Bruce Crawford: The Spirit of Scotland—That the Parliament welcomes VistScotland’s new global brand campaign to inspire new visitors to visit and experience the "Spirit of Scotland"; understands that this new approach creates partnerships with world-leading digital brands, including Google, TripAdvisor, NBC, The New York Times, and The Guardian, creating exciting and innovative new ways to tell Scotland’s stories, and empowers the industry to sell this world-class product through VisitScotland.com, with its new digital capability that will help visitors plan their trip and get real-time help online, and asks MSPs to consider participating in the new social media campaign, #ScotSpirit, bringing the spirit theme to life through social interaction around the "seven spirits of Scotland", warmth, humour, guts, spark, soul, determination and fun, and, in doing so, helping disadvantaged children in Scotland to see more of their country through VisitScotland’s partnership with the charity, the Family Holiday Association, and the tourism industry, with businesses donating accommodation and travel.

Supported by: Kevin Stewart*, , Jamie McGrigor, Duncan McNeil, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Murdo Fraser, Angus MacDonald, Christine Grahame, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Christina

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McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Michael Russell, Kenneth Gibson, Graeme Dey, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15618 Neil Findlay: Blacklisting Compensation Paid—That the Parliament notes that UK-based construction firms have paid out nearly £6 million in compensation to just 71 blacklisted workers; understands that all were members of the building trade union, UCATT; further understands that all were claimants in a High Court group litigation and, on average, received £80,000, with some individuals receiving £200,000 for the years of hardship caused by what it considers the illegal Consulting Association blacklist; further notes that the companies involved in the legal action are Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Costain, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska UK and Vinci PLC and that around 340 blacklisted workers whose claims are still live will see their claims heard in a 10-week court case scheduled to start in May 2016.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Jayne Baxter*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Iain Gray*, Cara Hilton*, Patricia Ferguson*, Elaine Smith*, , Patrick Harvie, , Hanzala Malik, David Stewart

S4M-15617# Elaine Murray: Congratulations to the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust— That the Parliament congratulates the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust on raising £5.3 million from Dumfries and Galloway Council, Creative Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund for the renovation of Moat Brae house and garden in Dumfries as a national centre for storytelling and children’s literature; understands that the author, JM Barrie, played with friends in the garden as a child in Dumfries and that it inspired him to write the children’s story, Peter Pan; believes that the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust anticipates that the centre will attract 40,000 visitors annually, creating 12 jobs directly and 20 indirectly, and will contribute £1.3 million to the local economy, and congratulates the trust for its tenacity over the past six years in raising funds to make this proposed major visitor attraction a reality.

Supported by: Margaret McDougall, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Alex Fergusson, Jayne Baxter, Anne McTaggart, Michael Russell, Patricia Ferguson, Joan McAlpine

S4M-15616 Kevin Stewart: Offshore Co-ordinating Group—That the Parliament notes that the Unite, RMT, GMB, BALPA and Nautilus trade unions have joined forces to form the the Offshore Co-ordinating Group (OCG); understands that OCG will co-ordinate campaigns and policy development and plans to focus on jobs, safety, terms and conditions and to ensure that trade unions make a positive contribution in achieving the UK and Scottish governments’ goal of maximising economic recovery from the North Sea basin; urges all interested parties to read OCG’s report, State of the Industry report, which was published in February 2016 and can be accessed at www.stuc.org.uk, and believes that oil and gas companies, the Oil and Gas Authority and the Scottish and UK governments should fully use the knowledge and expertise of the trade unions and their members to ensure that the North Sea basin has a positive future.

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Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Alison McInnes*, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Colin Beattie, Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd

S4M-15615 Kevin Stewart: Urine-repelling Paint—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Aberdeen City Council will pilot using urine-repelling paint in two multistoreys in the city; commends this initiative, which will hopefully stop people from urinating in lifts and stairways in Promenade and Linksfield Courts, where residents have been experiencing this antisocial behaviour; hopes that this trial is successful in halting this disgusting practice, and believes that, if this pilot is successful, the use of urine-repelling paint should be considered in other problem areas across the city.

Supported by: David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Nanette Milne, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram

S4M-15614 Michael Russell: Marie Curie Argyll and Bute Delivering Choice Programme, Celebration of Success—That the Parliament celebrates the successes of the Marie Curie Delivering Choice Programme in Argyll and Bute; recognises the partnership work between Marie Curie, NHS Highland, Argyll and Bute Council and third sector partners to develop new and innovative, integrated services that provide person-centred care; believes that, since the launch of the programme in November 2013, six new projects have been implemented in Argyll and Bute to improve palliative and end-of-life care by assessing gaps in local service provision and developing and implementing new initiatives to address these gaps; understands that the programme has benefitted the local community by ensuring equity of access to care and support for all terminal illnesses when and where people need it, including providing guidance on out-of-hours support for care homes; believes that the programme has also provided guidance and support for informal carers, developed a model to establish remote and rural volunteering services to provide companionship and emotional and practical support to people with terminal illness, and established best practice rural transport guidance for patients with palliative care needs; further believes that the health-promoting palliative care project, as part of the programme, has encouraged the general public to have conversations around death, dying and bereavement; acknowledges that the outcomes from the programme align with the Scottish Government’s priorities and aims as set out in the Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care, and supports further work to ensure that the vision of the framework that everyone in Scotland who needs palliative care will have access to it by 2021 is delivered.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Colin Keir, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie McGrigor, Margaret Mitchell, Colin Beattie, Graeme Dey, Rob Gibson, David Stewart, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne

S4M-15613 Lewis Macdonald: Aberdeen FC Community Trust Community Sports Initiative—That the Parliament welcomes what it sees as the innovative partnership between Garioch Sports Trust, Inverurie Loco Works FC and the

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Aberdeen FC Community Trust that has led to the appointment of a new community coach in Inverurie; understands that the partnership aims to increase the quality and quantity of football in the Garioch area, with the development of a full-player pathway; believes that it will encourage participation in wider sporting and community activities; congratulates it on its plans to engage with groups that are traditionally harder to reach; understands that, if this approach is successful, it will be rolled out to further areas, and wishes everyone involved with the project the very best.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Alison McInnes*, David Torrance, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Jayne Baxter, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McCulloch, Iain Gray, Roderick Campbell, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Nanette Milne

S4M-15612 Christine Grahame: Happy Ninth Birthday, Penicuik Leisure—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at Penicuik Leisure Centre on it reaching its ninth anniversary as a social enterprise; understands that it was established as a social enterprise out of necessity in 2009 after being threatened with closure by Midlothian Council’s Labour administration; congratulates all of the campaigners, the full-time staff and the 20 or so volunteers at the heart of its success; believes that it provides a friendly and helpful service to Penicuik’s people that is in tune with its mission statement, Run by the community for the community, and wishes them and the centre many more successful years ahead.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance, Sandra White, Colin Keir, Mark McDonald, Adam Ingram, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell

S4M-15611 Dennis Robertson: British Veterinary Association Launches New Strategy—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) strategy to help vets speak up for animal welfare; considers this a unique opportunity to advocate for animals’ best interests at individual, community and political level; notes that the strategy identifies the following priority areas for future actions, animal welfare assessment, ethics, legislation, education, advocacy and international; notes that each area outlines its aim, evidence gathered through consultation and actions for the BVA; notes that, following 18 months of consultation, the strategy, Vets Speaking up for Animal Welfare, was launched just over 50 years since the publication of the report, Report of the Technical Committee to Enquire into the Welfare of Animals Kept under Intensive Livestock Husbandry Systems, known as the Brambell Report, and 10 years on from the coming into force of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006; understands that the ultimate aim of the strategy is for BVA members and specialist divisions to contribute solutions to real- world animal welfare problems, and wishes it every success.

Supported by: John Mason*, David Torrance, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Liam McArthur, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Nanette Milne

S4M-15610 James Dornan: ASDA Carrier Bag Community Grants Scheme— That the Parliament welcomes recent awards from the ASDA Carrier Bag Community

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Grant Scheme for three voluntary organisations in the Glasgow Cathcart parliamentary constituency; notes that the Castlemilk Timebank Initiative received an award of £432, the Women Against Violent Environments Initiative has received an award of £1,430 and that the Holmlea Gardens Association has received £1,600; understands that the grant scheme has benefited more than 200 local groups across Scotland to the tune of £600,000 since it was established, offering groups the opportunity to apply for varying rates of endowment, and commends each group for what it sees as their vital contributions to community cohesion, integration and the promotion of voluntary civic activity in Glasgow Cathcart and beyond.

Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson

S4M-15606 Rob Gibson: Arctic Star Award for Lewisman—That the Parliament notes with appreciation the posthumous award of the Arctic Star to Captain Murdo Macleod, who was from Barvas on the Isle of Lewis, in recognition of his bravery and service with the Arctic convoys; understands that the convoys, both military and merchant, sailed the extremely dangerous sea routes from Scotland to northern Russia with arms and provisions to help the Soviet army repel the invading Nazi forces; believes that this helped to turn the fortunes of the Allies in the Second World War and notes that Sir Winston Churchill called the route ―the most dangerous journey in the world‖; remembers with gratitude and respect those who undertook the journey, which although resulting in a positive outcome, saw a huge loss of life incurred; commends and supports the people who set up the Arctic Convoy Museum at Inverasdale, which is on the shores of Loch Ewe, and understands that the museum preserves the tales of the merchant and Royal Navy sailors whose sacrifices made a success of this important four-year battle.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Lewis Macdonald, Gordon MacDonald, Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Sandra White, Colin Keir, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Jamie McGrigor, Graeme Dey, Liam McArthur, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald, Mary Scanlon, James Dornan, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Jean Urquhart

S4M-15605 Jackie Baillie: West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau—That the Parliament commends the West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau for the help and guidance that it provides to people in West Dunbartonshire; understands that the bureau provides advice on a range of issues including benefits and tax credits, as well as employment, education and immigration; further understands that in 2015 the bureau dealt with 12,488 enquiries in its three offices in Alexandria, Clydebank and Dumbarton; considers that the bureau delivers an invaluable service to people most in need, and thanks West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau staff and volunteers for all the work that they do.

Supported by: Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik

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S4M-15604 Lewis Macdonald: SPECTRA Urban Light Festival—That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Aberdeen City Council and its partners in bringing the SPECTRA urban light festival back to Aberdeen for a third consecutive year with events running from 11 to 14 February 2016; commends the organisers for expanding the SPECTRA festival to four different locations across the city centre this year, Union Terrace Gardens, Marischal College, the Kirk of St Nicholas and Aberdeen’s creative hub, Seventeen, on Belmont Street; understands that SPECTRA will promote Aberdeen’s cultural contribution to Scotland as well as attracting visitors to the north east, and wishes all those involved the best of luck for the events taking place across Aberdeen.

Supported by: Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Gil Paterson, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Patricia Ferguson, Colin Beattie, David Stewart

S4M-15603♦ : Pay Negotiations in the College Sector—That the Parliament recognises the excellent work done in a wide range of courses by Scotland’s college lecturers; expresses its concern regarding the announcement by Colleges Scotland of its intention to pursue an imposed pay award on college lecturers at Borders College and other colleges in Scotland; recognises what it considers the need for pay equality across the sector; notes the efforts of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) to facilitate and progress these negotiations on behalf of its members; further notes what it sees as the efforts that college lecturers devote that are above and beyond their normal duties in terms of taking unpaid time to attend meetings after official shift times, mentoring students and in developing new courses, which it considers unacceptable; acknowledges the potential knock-on effects for students, including those with additional support needs; considers that there is a need for succession planning in view of the age profile of further education lecturers; recognises what it sees as the strength of feeling behind the recent ballot for strike action and hopes that a fair agreement can be reached on pay, and notes support for the EIS’s call for a Scotland-wide plan for harmonised terms and conditions for the further education sector.

Supported by: James Kelly*, Lewis Macdonald, Neil Findlay, Sarah Boyack, Claire Baker, Anne McTaggart, Cara Hilton, Margaret McCulloch, Elaine Murray, Mark Griffin, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Drew Smith, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Jenny Marra, Patricia Ferguson, John Pentland, Iain Gray, Alex Rowley

S4M-15602 Alison McInnes: Safer Internet Day 2016—That the Parliament notes that 9 February is Safer Internet Day 2016; understands that the initiative aims to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones in the UK and across the world, especially among children and young people; believes that, in a recent UK-wide survey of 13 to 18-year-olds, 24% reported that they were targeted on the internet because of their gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or transgender identity; understands that, in a 2014 survey of eight to 19- years-olds in Scotland by Respectme, 41% of respondents said that they had experienced bullying both in person and online, with 10% experiencing online bullying only; recognises the damaging impact that bullying can have on the victim, and supports action to tackle the problem.

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Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Nanette Milne, Jim Hume

S4M-15601 Joan McAlpine: ENABLE Scotland Picking Up the Pieces Project and Amendments to the Carers (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament recognises the work done by ENABLE Scotland’s Picking Up the Pieces Project to facilitate access to emergency planning for carers; understands that ENABLE Scotland is the largest voluntary organisation in Scotland for children and adults with learning disabilities and their families; congratulates the organisation on working with the Scottish Government and the Cross Party Group on Carers to secure amendments to the Carers (Scotland) Bill, which it believes will introduce a requirement for the adult carer support plan and young carers statement processes to include a conversation about whether the adult or young carer, as well as local information and advice services, provide information and advice to carers on emergency and future care planning; further notes that ENABLE Scotland has recently launched a range of resources to support carers’ emergency planning, including an emergency planning toolkit, which helps create an emergency plan by answering the who, what, why, where and when of planning; recognises that the Scottish Government-funded project has provided outreach services to black and minority ethnic and rural carers in Glasgow and Argyll and Bute to support them in the emergency planning process, and understands that further information regarding the work of Picking Up the Pieces and ENABLE Scotland can be found on the ENABLE Scotland website, which includes downloadable resources and a video resource from the launch of the emergency planning toolkit.

Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Christina McKelvie, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram

S4M-15600 Anne McTaggart: Tackling Bullying in Scotland’s Schools—That the Parliament notes the importance of tackling all forms of bullying in schools across Scotland; recognises the work being done by the Tackling Bullying in Scottish Schools Campaign, which was founded by Usman Ali in June 2010; notes the event that was held on 7 February 2016 at which the five principles to tackling bullying were launched; welcomes the Scottish Government’s move to include the five principles as part of the revised National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People, and calls on all local authorities to include these principles as part of their respective anti-bullying strategies.

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, Lewis Macdonald, Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Sandra White, Nigel Don, Neil Findlay, Jean Urquhart, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson, Christina McKelvie, Liam McArthur, Richard Simpson, Dennis Robertson, Fiona McLeod, Bill Kidd, Patricia Ferguson, Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Alex Rowley, Jayne Baxter, Mary Scanlon, Hanzala Malik, James Dornan

S4M-15593 Jim Eadie: University of Edinburgh Asylum Seeker Scholarships— That the Parliament welcomes the University of Edinburgh’s announcement that it will provide fully-funded scholarships to five undergraduate asylum seeking students admitted in 2016; understands that the fees for any additional undergraduate students seeking asylum will be set at £1,820, instead of the tuition fees for

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international students, which are approximately nine times higher; further understands that the university will also provide financial support for postgraduate students through one full scholarship being awarded to an asylum seeker taking a taught masters degree, while the fees for asylum seekers on similar programmes will be approximately half the cost that would normally apply to overseas students; notes that the university is to continue to support Syrian refugees by providing three masters students with full scholarships in 2016, as well as covering their living costs; applauds the university for additionally setting aside £100,000 to provide other forms of assistance, including English language support, for new students who are asylum seekers or refugees, and commends the university for providing this package of support, without which, it understands, access to higher education for asylum seekers would not be possible.

Supported by: Elaine Murray*, Alison McInnes*, James Dornan, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, David Stewart, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Angus MacDonald, Rob Gibson, Richard Simpson, Michael Russell, Christina McKelvie, Gordon MacDonald, Adam Ingram, Patricia Ferguson, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, Jean Urquhart, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson

S4M-15591 James Kelly: Trinity High School—That the Parliament congratulates Trinity High School in Rutherglen on receiving the Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award (QMA) from the Nurture Group Network; understands that the QMA involves assessing the work of a nurture group against a set of quality standards and that, since its inception in 2007, Trinity High School has become the first secondary school in Scotland to receive what it considers this prestigious award, and believes that the award is a real honour for the school and reflects the hard work of the students and the dedication of the staff.

Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Jayne Baxter, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Mary Scanlon, David Stewart, Anne McTaggart

S4M-15590 Bill Kidd: Congratulating Stephen Agyen—That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Agyen on being awarded £20,000 from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund to fund the growth of Try a Job; notes that the Try a Job initiative is a social enterprise that works in partnership with local businesses and agencies to provide support for 18 to 30-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training and live in areas of social deprivation; applauds Stephen Agyen for his commitment to bettering the community and all his hard work, and wishes him and the Try a Job initiative continued success in the future.

Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Nigel Don, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Adam Ingram

S4M-15589 John Lamont: Congratulations to All Bar None Award Winners— That the Parliament congratulates the licensed premises across Scotland that have been given accreditation through the Best Bar None awards scheme in 2016; notes that 13 licensed premises from across the Scottish Borders were handed awards this

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year, including the Queen’s Head Hotel, the Waggon Inn and the Cobbles Inn in Kelso and Oblo in Eyemouth, which were given gold awards and the Horse and Hound Country Inn in Bonchester Bridge, the Fisherman’s Arms in Birgham, the Liddesdale Hotel in Newcastleton, the Allanton Inn, Allanton, Duns pub, the Black Bull and Rutherfords Micropub and the White Swan in Kelso, which were all given silver awards; notes that local awards events will be held in March, at which winners will be presented with their plaques; understands that by being accredited these premises have demonstrated the highest standards in preventing crime and disorder, promoting public health and protecting children, and commends the Best Bar None scheme for promoting responsible licensing and safe and welcoming venues across the Scottish Borders and across Scotland.

Supported by: Annabel Goldie, David Torrance, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Jackson Carlaw, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Anne McTaggart, Gavin Brown, Jackie Baillie, Jamie McGrigor, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Cameron Buchanan, Mary Scanlon

S4M-15587 Neil Findlay: Welcome to Heartunions Week—That the Parliament notes that 8 to 14 February 2016 is heartunions week, celebrating the work that trade unions and their networks of volunteer reps do to help working people every day; considers that across the UK union activists are making sure that workers are safe, protecting jobs, bargaining for fair pay and helping people get on at work through learning and training; understands that trade union membership stands at over six million, with members joining from across a wide range of sectors; believes that the UK Government’s Trade Union Bill is an affront to democracy and freedom of association, making it much more difficult for unions to organise, recruit members and stand up for workers’ rights, and calls on all MSPs to oppose this bill and work to ensure that it does not impact on Scottish workers. R

Supported by: Lewis Macdonald, Drew Smith, Elaine Murray, Cara Hilton, Jean Urquhart, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, David Stewart, Iain Gray

S4M-15586 Patricia Ferguson: Saheliya’s Champions of Wellbeing Programme—That the Parliament congratulates the women who successfully completed the Champions of Wellbeing Programme; understands that the charity, Saheliya, provides specialist mental health and wellbeing support to black and minority ethnic (BME) women and girls over 12 in Scotland; notes that the Champions of Wellbeing Programme focused on supporting women to an understanding of violence against women and abusive cultural practices, and giving them the confidence to challenge such practices and other types of abuse that can cause or contribute to mental illness; further understands that the course included outings to visit other groups, such as the Glasgow Women’s Library, so that the participants could see their own struggles against domestic violence, sexual abuse and harmful cultural practices as part of a broad continuum of people in Scotland working toward achieving women’s rights; considers that this also has the benefit of reducing the isolation of BME women; recognises that this course also supports Saheliya’s goal of helping BME women to become more employable and take an active role in their own and their families’ wellbeing, and commends all the staff, volunteers and participants on their achievements.

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Supported by: Alison McInnes*, David Torrance, Sandra White, Elaine Murray, Gil Paterson, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, Neil Bibby, Mary Scanlon, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15585 Tavish Scott: Congratulating Shetland Media at Highlands and Islands Media Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland-based winners at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards ceremony, which was held in Inverness on 5 February 2016; understands that Shetland News won in the Best Use of Digital Media category for the second time in four years; notes that the chief reporter at Shetland News, Neil Riddell, won the Top Story of the Year award for his coverage of Loganair, and recognises that the Shetland Times reporter, Ryan Taylor, was named Reporter of the Year, which is the second time in three years that he has won the award.

Supported by: John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Jean Urquhart, Jim Hume

S4M-15583 Kevin Stewart: Aberdeen’s Transport to Healthcare Information Centre—That the Parliament commends the work of Aberdeen’s Transport to Healthcare Information Centre (THInC), which it considers provides valuable transport services to eligible Aberdonians with particular conditions that make using public transport difficult and challenging; recognises that the service is funded by the Aberdeen Council for Voluntary Organisations from the Reshaping Care for Older People Change Fund and considers that this has helped to reduce the number of missed medical appointments in the area; believes that the scheme employs drivers who are specially trained in dementia awareness, falls awareness and adult protection issues to ensure that people feel safe on their journeys; understands that, in a recent survey, 100% of passengers said that the service has given people more confidence in being able to travel to their appointments, with 94% rating the service as good or excellent; congratulates the drivers and all of those involved in delivering the scheme for what it considers to be exemplary service, and wishes all THInC staff, volunteers and service users all the very best for the future.

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Gordon MacDonald, Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram

S4M-15582 Angus MacDonald: Bo’ness, SCVO Charity Town of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates the town of Bo’ness on being named the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Charity Town of the Year; understands that the town in the Falkirk East parliamentary constituency has a wide range of third sector activity taking place; believes that SCVO chose the former West Lothian mining town to help show the various ways that charities enrich people’s lives; believes that Bo’ness has a strong industrial heritage, from trading, shipbuilding and whaling in the 18th century, to coal mining and ironworks in the 20th century; understands that the current population is 15,000, made up of 7,000 households; notes that, according to Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the number of residents per charity is 391; understands that the town is rich in community and voluntary activity with examples including Bo’ness and Kinneil steam railway, which is also home to the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, Bo’ness Children’s Fair, which is one of

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oldest community-run fairs in Scotland, the Barony Theatre, one of the few community-run theatres left in Scotland and Bo’ness United Football Club stadium Newtown Park, which has recently transferred into community ownership and is being turned into a community hub; notes that brass bands, youth groups, sports clubs and church groups also abound; understands that, throughout November and December 2015, SCVO representatives visited the town to discover all of the different ways that local residents are linked to charities, which coincided with a photography competition for local people to share their snaps of great charity subjects; welcomes the fact that the full picture of Bo’ness Charity Town will be presented at the Gathering, understood to be the largest third sector event in the UK, at the SECC in Glasgow on 17 and 18 February, and congratulates the people of Bo’ness on yet another project helping to ensure the town is well and truly on the map.

Supported by: Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Neil Findlay, Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Christina McKelvie, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Margaret Mitchell, James Dornan

S4M-15581 Malcolm Chisholm: E-cigarettes and Young People—That the Parliament notes the findings of a recent study on e-cigarettes and young people in the journal, Tobacco Control; understands that the leading health charity, Cancer Research UK, believes the study does not prove that e-cigarettes provide a gateway to regular cigarette smoking in teenagers; considers that it is important that adequate protections exist to stop the promotion of e-cigarettes to young people; understands that UK-wide surveys on tobacco and e-cigarette use in young people show that experimentation and regular use of e-cigarettes is concentrated in those who have otherwise experimented with or regularly used tobacco, and supports Cancer Research UK’s position that, based on the available evidence, e-cigarettes are much safer than tobacco and a balanced approach is needed that maximises their potential to help people quit smoking while minimising the risks of unintended consequences in relation to the promotion of smoking.

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, Lewis Macdonald, Elaine Murray, Jackson Carlaw, Mike MacKenzie, Jayne Baxter, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Cara Hilton, Richard Simpson, John Pentland, Hanzala Malik, David Stewart, Duncan McNeil, Patricia Ferguson

S4M-15578 Fiona McLeod: National Libraries Day—That the Parliament celebrates National Libraries Day on 6 February 2016; understands that libraries are vital spaces in every community as they provide free access to books, information and ideas as well as professional advice and support to help people find what they need, and considers that National Libraries Day will be a time to celebrate the brilliant work that libraries do in communities around Scotland. R

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Stewart Maxwell, Elaine Murray, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Dennis Robertson, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Hanzala Malik, Claire Baker, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Drew Smith, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd,

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Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Liam McArthur, Graeme Dey, John Mason, Gordon MacDonald, Christine Grahame, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne

S4M-15578.1 Neil Findlay: National Libraries Day—As an amendment to motion S4M-15578 in the name of Fiona McLeod (National Libraries Day), insert at end ", but understands with concern that a further round of £350 million of cuts to council budgets could mean that library services will be once again affected, with some being earmarked for possible closure by local authorities that have suffered year-on-year cuts under the current Scottish administration".

Supported by: Alison McInnes*, Lewis Macdonald, Claire Baker, Elaine Murray, Richard Simpson, Jayne Baxter, John Pentland, Drew Smith, Liam McArthur, Hanzala Malik, Iain Gray, , Patricia Ferguson, David Stewart, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15563 : Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution—That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the resulting from the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (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-15429 Michael McMahon: Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill.

S4M-15580# Dennis Robertson: Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2016—That the Parliament welcomes Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2016 and the progress in mental health services throughout Scotland over the last five years; understands that eating disorders are recognised as mental health conditions but that there is still more to be done to prevent deaths; welcomes the increasingly open dialogue about the complexities of eating disorders and the Scottish Government’s additional mental health spending; understands that early intervention is crucial; notes the dedication and commitment of NHS staff and congratulates the Scottish Eating Disorders Interest Group in its support to professionals and families; believes that the Scottish Government is fully committed to further dialogue and to seeking ways of improving and achieving a qualitative eating disorder service in Scotland, and looks forward to the 2016 Eating Disorders Conference at the Parliament on 26 February 2016.

S4M-15040# Jayne Baxter: Fairer Fife Commission Report, Fairness Matters— That the Parliament acknowledges the Fairer Fife Commission report, Fairness Matters, which was launched on 30 November 2015 at the Cottage Family Centre in Kirkcaldy; understands that the commission was established by Fife Council in September 2014 and is independent of the council and its partners; notes that its remit was to take a strategic overview of the scale, scope and nature of poverty in Fife, to review the effectiveness of the activity being carried out to address this and to report with recommendations to the local authority and the Fife Partnership by

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November 2015; recognises what it sees as Fife Council’s commitment to addressing poverty and acknowledges the commissioners and everyone who gave evidence to or participated in the process; commends the recommendation that outcomes should be delivered that will allow residents to be able to live good lives, make choices and reach their full potential and let children be safe, happy and healthy, and acknowledges all of the commission’s 40 recommendations for a fairer Fife, which it listed under the headings, ambitious, poverty-free, fair-work, affordable, connected, empowered, skilled and healthier.

S4M-15573# Jackson Carlaw: Israel Needs Cultural Bridges, not Boycotts—That the Parliament acknowledges the recently published open letter signed by over 150 high-profile cultural and political figures in support of the aims of Culture for Coexistence, an independent UK network representing a cross-section from the cultural world; notes that this open letter calls for an end to cultural boycotts of Israel and Israeli artists; notes the views expressed in the letter in support of a two-state solution and the promotion of greater understanding, mutual acceptance and peace through cultural engagement; notes that one example of this cultural exchange took place in 2015 year when the Israeli artist, Matan Ben-Cnaan, won first prize in the 2015 BP International Portrait Award and was given the opportunity to teach art to local school children at the opening of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery; hopes that, through groups such as the Centre for Scotland and Israel Relations, based in East Renfrewshire, similar educational and cultural programmes will take place in the coming months, and notes the views expressed in the letter that ―Cultural engagement builds bridges, nurtures freedom and positive movement for change. We wholly endorse encouraging such a powerful tool for change rather than boycotting its use".

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-15580 Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2016 (lodged on 05 February 2016) Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Malcolm Chisholm, Fiona McLeod, Alison McInnes*

S4M-15576 Renowned Journalist, Arthur Binnie (lodged on 05 February 2016) Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White

S4M-15575 Carnegie UK Trust Reports on the Contribution of Public Libraries (lodged on 05 February 2016) Colin Beattie, Hanzala Malik, Sandra White, David Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, Ken Macintosh, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod R, Nigel Don, Richard Simpson, Richard Lyle, Jayne Baxter, John Mason, Margaret Mitchell*, Dennis Robertson*, Elaine Murray*

S4M-15574 2016 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for PNND (lodged on 04 February 2016) Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Bruce Crawford, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Christina McKelvie, Mike MacKenzie, Gordon MacDonald, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Gil Paterson,

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Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Stewart Maxwell, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, David Torrance, John Finnie*

S4M-15573 Israel Needs Cultural Bridges, not Boycotts (lodged on 04 February 2016) Kenneth Gibson

S4M-15571 Dumfries Gardenwise Garden Centre Named Garden Centre of the Year (lodged on 04 February 2016) Hanzala Malik, David Stewart, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White

S4M-15569 Aberdeen-born Academic Given Antarctic Honour (lodged on 04 February 2016) David Torrance, David Stewart, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White

S4M-15568 Access to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment, Translarna (lodged on 03 February 2016) David Stewart, Nanette Milne

S4M-15567 RBS Support for Entrepreneurial Hub for Start-up Businesses (lodged on 03 February 2016) Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Murdo Fraser, Alex Fergusson, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Annabel Goldie

S4M-15566 Gordon Reid, Australian Open Champion (lodged on 03 February 2016) David Torrance, David Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Lewis Macdonald, Mark McDonald, Sandra White

S4M-15564 Three Sisters Bake (lodged on 03 February 2016) Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White

S4M-15560 Lightburn Hospital (lodged on 02 February 2016) David Stewart

S4M-15558 Transport Strategy Reports Public Transport Usage Falls (lodged on 02 February 2016) Richard Simpson, Anne McTaggart, Jayne Baxter, Jackie Baillie, Tavish Scott, Neil Findlay, Elaine Murray, Lewis Macdonald, Alison McInnes*

S4M-15557 Bajan and Peruvian Haggis (lodged on 02 February 2016) Gil Paterson

S4M-15556 Preventing Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers on the Cromarty Firth (lodged on 02 February 2016) Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-15555 Trade with Iran (lodged on 02 February 2016) Gil Paterson

S4M-15554 Strichen Gala Committee (lodged on 02 February 2016) Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-15552 Big Lottery Fund Scotland Support for Edinburgh Southern Projects (lodged on 02 February 2016) Sandra White

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S4M-15540 Workers Punished for Tesco’s Corporate Failure (lodged on 02 February 2016) David Stewart

S4M-15539 Anti-witchcraft-based Violence Programme in Malawi (lodged on 02 February 2016) Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15533 SSE Hydro, the World’s Third-busiest Venue (lodged on 01 February 2016) Claire Baker, David Stewart

S4M-15532 St Eunan’s Primary School’s Right to Food Project (lodged on 01 February 2016) James Dornan, Jackie Baillie, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, David Torrance, John Finnie*

S4M-15531 Glasgow Taxis Lend an Ear for Mental Health Awareness (lodged on 01 February 2016) David Stewart, Sandra White

S4M-15530 Congratulations to Ross County (lodged on 01 February 2016) Kevin Stewart

S4M-15529 Anger at the Organisation of Sexist and Hatemongering Meetings (lodged on 01 February 2016) Angus MacDonald

S4M-15528 Suicide Prevention Awareness West Lothian (lodged on 01 February 2016) Kevin Stewart

S4M-15517 Commemorating the 21st Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide (lodged on 01 February 2016) Jenny Marra*

S4M-15516 Congratulations to Coatbridge Citizens Advice Bureau on Grant Award (lodged on 01 February 2016) Dennis Robertson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White

S4M-15509 Congratulating Historic Environment Scotland’s Stonemason Apprentices (lodged on 29 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15508 Lantra Scotland’s Learner of the Year Awards 2016 (lodged on 29 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15507 Girlguiding Orkney Awards (lodged on 29 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15503 Aberdeen Multicultural Centre Celebrates Mother Language Day (lodged on 28 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15502 Campaign to Tackle Disruptive Passengers on Planes (lodged on 28 January 2016) David Torrance

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S4M-15500 E-cigarettes Harmful to Young (lodged on 28 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15499 Awards for All Scotland Funding for Scottish Women in Sport and ANYiSO (lodged on 28 January 2016) Sandra White

S4M-15498 Children’s Mental Health Week (lodged on 28 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15496 Kirkcaldy Groups Given Awards for All Scotland Funding (lodged on 28 January 2016) Sandra White

S4M-15494 Falkirk Integrated Regional Swim Team and Kidney Kids Scotland Charitable Trust Secure Awards for All Funding (lodged on 28 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15492 Cub Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary (lodged on 28 January 2016) Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-15489 Half a Million and Still Counting (lodged on 28 January 2016) Sandra White

S4M-15485 Three Cheers for the Scottish Rugby Union Women’s Squad (lodged on 28 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15480 Congratulations to Camelon Juniors Social Club (lodged on 27 January 2016) David Torrance

S4M-15477 The Challenges and Opportunities for an Ageing Population in North Glasgow (lodged on 27 January 2016) David Torrance, Sandra White

S4M-15468 Abolish the Bedroom Tax (lodged on 02 February 2016) Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Sandra White

S4M-15422 Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 (lodged on 25 January 2016) Claire Baker

S4M-15421 Wee Red Songbook of 101 Scottish Songs Republished (lodged on 25 January 2016) Claire Baker

S4M-15407 Caring in Craigmillar (lodged on 21 January 2016) David Stewart, James Dornan, Colin Keir, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Neil Findlay

S4M-15379 Vanessa Murray, Fashion Retail Star and Ambassador for People with Dyslexia (lodged on 19 January 2016) James Dornan

S4M-15363 Respect for Steel Workers (lodged on 19 January 2016) Elaine Smith

S4M-15342 Fair Treatment for Child Refugees (lodged on 18 January 2016) James Dornan

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S4M-15278 Raif Badawi and Human Rights in Saudi Arabia (lodged on 08 January 2016) Claire Baker

S4M-15247 Ensure a Future for the Museum of Fire (lodged on 05 January 2016) Patrick Harvie, Cameron Buchanan*, Jim Eadie*

S4M-15040 Fairer Fife Commission Report, Fairness Matters (lodged on 02 December 2015) Patrick Harvie

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Business Bulletin: Monday 15 February 2016 Section G – Bills

New amendments to Bills lodged on 12 February 2016

Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2

After section 42

John Wilson

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Business Bulletin: Monday 15 February 2016 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Negative instruments

The following instruments were laid before the Parliament 12 February 2016 and are subject to the negative procedure—

National Health Service Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 SSI 2016/97) laid under section 24(2) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013

National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/98) laid under section 12(6) of the Superannuation Act 1972.

Laid only instruments

The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 12 February 2016 and are not subject to any Parliamentary procedure—

Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1 and Saving Provision) Order 2016: SSI 2016/95 (C. 11) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Appointment of Chief Inspector) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/96) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

Other Documents

The following document was laid before the Parliament on 12 February 2016 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

Private Rented Housing Panel Annual Report 2014 (SG/2016/12) laid under Section 29 (4) of the Housing Scotland Act 2006

Committee Reports

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: Monday 15 February 2016 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.

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Justice Committee) 1 March 2016 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 25 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

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Apologies (Scotland) Bill (M) Passed 19 January 2016

Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee) 23 February 2016

Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 24 February 2016

Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 11 February 2016 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Carers (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 4 February 2016

Community Justice (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 11 February 2016

Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 25 February 2016

Education (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 2 February 2016

Footway Parking and Double Parking (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Local Government and Regeneration)) 27 January 2016

Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 3 March 2016 Amendments should be lodged by 4:30 pm on Friday 26 February with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 9 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 23 February 2016

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 10 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

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Lobbying (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 4 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

National Galleries of Scotland Bill (P) Passed 19 January 2016

Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 10 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 25 February 2016

Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill (G) Stage 2 completed 10 February 2016 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Succession (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 28 January 2016

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

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 10 February 2016

Advice and Assistance and Civil Legal Aid (Financial Conditions and Contributions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (16 December 2015) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 22 February 2016

Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 [draft] (21 December 2015) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Lead committee to report by 29 February 2016

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Designation of Persons as Scottish Public Authorities) Order 2016 [draft] (12 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) (withdrawn and re-laid on 15 January 2016)

Lead committee to report by 2 March 2016

Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 [draft] (14 January 2016) (Justice)

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Lead committee to report by 3 March 2016

Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (15 January 2016) (Equal Opportunities)

Lead committee to report by 6 March 2016

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Justice)

Kinship Care Assistance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Modification of Schedules 2 and 3) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration) (withdrawn and re-laid on 25 January 2016)

National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Clinic) Amendment Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Reservoirs (Enforcement etc.) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Public Services Reform (Social Work Complaints Procedure) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport) (withdrawn and re-laid on 22 January 2016)

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Part 4 and Part 5 Complaints) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Scotland’s Adoption Register Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Public Services Reform (Insolvency) (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

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Letting Agent Code of Practice (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft] (18 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Lead committee to report by 7 March 2016

Pharmacy (Premises Standards, Information Obligations, etc.) Order 2016 [draft] (19 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Lead committee to report by 10 March 2016

Budget (Scotland) Act 2015 Amendment Regulations 2016 [draft] (22 January 2016) (Finance)

Lead committee to report by 17 March 2016

Scottish Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/93) (11 February 2016) (Finance)

Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/94) (11 February 2016) (Finance)

Lead committee to report by 22 March 2016

Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2016 [draft] (3 February 2016) (Parliament)

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.

Subject to annulment by 22 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 15 February 2016

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/448) (21 December 2015) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 25 February 2016 Lead Committee to report by 22 February 2016

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Integration Joint Board Establishment) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2016 (SSI 2016/2) (8 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Health Boards (Membership and Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/3) (8 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

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Community Right to Buy (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/4) (8 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 1 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016

Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/6) (13 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2016 (SSI 2016/7) (13 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Representation of the People (Absent Voting at Local Government Elections) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/8) (13 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 2 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016

Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/12) (14 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/18) (14 January 2016) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Subject to annulment by 3 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016

Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Prescribed Health Board Functions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/15) (15 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Named Persons (Training, Qualifications, Experience and Position) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/16) (15 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Child’s Plan (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/17) (15 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Water Environment (Remedial Measures) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/19) (15 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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Subject to annulment by 6 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 29 February 2016

National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/23) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Products Containing Meat etc. (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/24) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/25) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Fees) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/26) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Prescribed Purposes for Consideration of Suitability) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/27) (18 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 10 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 7 March 2016

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/32) (22 January 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/33) (22 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 13 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 7 March 2016

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (Authorised Operations) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/38) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/39) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/40) (25 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 16 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016

Reservoirs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/43) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Relevant Services in relation to Children at Risk of Becoming Looked After etc.) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/44) (28 January 2016) (Education and Culture)

Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/46) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Public Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/47) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/49) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Orkney Islands (Landing of Crabs and Lobsters) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/50) (28 January 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Police Service of Scotland (Senior Officers) (Performance) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/51) (28 January 2016) (Justice)

Water and Sewerage Services Licences (Cross-Border Applications) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/52) (28 January 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/53) (28 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 17 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016

Scottish Sentencing Council (Submission of Business Plan) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/55) (29 January 2016) (Justice)

Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Prescription of Ranks and Positions) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/56) (29 January 2016) (Justice)

Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/59) (28 January 2016) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 20 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016

Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/61) (1 February 2016) (Education and Culture)

Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/62) (1 February 2016) (Education and Culture)

Croft House Grant (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/63) (1 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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Registration Services (Fees, etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/64) (1 February 2016) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 21 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 14 March 2016

Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/65) (2 February 2016) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 23 March 2016 Lead Committee to report by 21 March 2016

Gender Recognition (Marriage and Civil Partnership Registration) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/66) (4 February 2016) (Equal Opportunities)

Gender Recognition (Marriage and Civil Partnership Registration) (Modification) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/67) (4 February 2016) (Equal Opportunities)

Seed (Licensing and Enforcement etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/68) (4 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Seed (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/69) (4 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/70) (4 February 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Building (Energy Performance of Buildings) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/71) (4 February 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72) (4 February 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Metal Dealers and Itinerant Metal Dealers) (Verification of Name and Address) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/73) (4 February 2016) (Justice)

Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/74) (4 February 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Police Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/75) (4 February 2016) (Justice)

Charities Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/76)

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(4 February 2016) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Firefighters’ Compensation and Pension Schemes (Scotland) Amendment Order 2016 (SSI 2016/77) (4 February 2016) (Justice)

Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/78) (4 February 2016) (Justice)

Firemen’s Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/79) (4 February 2016) (Justice)

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/80) (4 February 2016) (Health and Sport)

Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/81) (4 February 2016) (Welfare Reform)

Education (Fees, Awards and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/82) (4 February 2016) (Education and Culture)

Plant Health (Scotland) Amendment Order 2016 (SSI 2016/83) (4 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Country of Origin of Certain Meats (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/84) (4 February 2016) (Health and Sport)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Delegation of Functions) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/86) (4 February 2016) (Health and Sport)

National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/87) (4 February 2016) (Health and Sport)

Wester Ross Marine Conservation Order 2016 (SSI 2016/88) (4 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Restriction of Liberty Order etc. (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/89) (4 February 2016) (Justice)

Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Conservation Order 2016 (SSI 2016/90) (4 February 2016) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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Subject to annulment beyond the end of Session 4 Lead Committee to report by the end Session 4

National Health Service Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/97) (12 February 2016) (Health and Sport)

National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/98) (12 February 2016) (Health and Sport)

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Business Bulletin: Monday 15 February 2016 Section K – Corrections to the Official Report

Members’ Correction

Official Report, meeting of the Parliament, 3 February 2016

Annabelle Ewing has identified an error in her contribution and provided the following correction.

The Minister for Youth and Women’s Employment ():

At column 10, paragraph 6—

Original text—

―Following that second letter, it has been agreed that there will be a meeting between the minister and representatives from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers, which will take place on 12 February.‖

Corrected text—

―Following that second letter, it has been agreed that there will be a meeting between Scottish Government officials and representatives from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers, which will take place on 12 February.‖

Members’ corrections are published alongside, but do not replace, the original contribution and can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/43105.aspx

Corrections will be listed on the members’ corrections page of the Scottish Parliament website until the end of the session in which the correction was made. After that the correction will still be available in the Official Report of the relevant meeting.

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