Ag/S3/10/17 PARLIAMENTARY BUREAU AGENDA FOR MEETING ON TUESDAY 11 MAY 2010 2.00pm: Room Q1.03 1. Minutes (a) Draft minutes of 4 May 2010 (attached) (b) Matters arising 2. Future Business Programme (PB/S3/10/84) Legislation 3. (a) Historic Environment (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1 referral (PB/S3/10/85) 4. Opposition business allocation 2010-2011 (PB/S3/10/86) 5. Publication scheme – consideration of any exempt papers 6. Date of next meeting – Tuesday 18 May 2010 PB/S3/10/84 PARLIAMENTARY BUREAU POSSIBLE MOTIONS FOR MEMBERS BUSINESS 1. Bureau Members will be aware that under Rule 5.6.1(c) the Bureau has a duty to ensure that there is a period of time available for Members’ Business following Decision Time. 2. Motions submitted for Members’ Business are shown below. S3M-6236# Stewart Maxwell: 65th Anniversary of VE Day—That the Parliament commemorates the 65th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) when on 8 May 1945 the Allied Forces formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany; honours the contribution by veterans of all ages and from all conflicts; believes that there should be greater recognition of war veterans in Scotland, many of whom sustained severe physical or mental injuries in defending their country, and encourages veterans to take advantage of their eligibility for the Veterans’ Badge, a small, but visible token of society’s appreciation of their service. Supported by: Rob Gibson, Brian Adam, Maureen Watt, Andrew Welsh, Bob Doris, Des McNulty, Kenneth Gibson, Dave Thompson, Tricia Marwick, Stuart McMillan, Jim Tolson, Mike Pringle, Robin Harper, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Bill Wilson, Hugh O’Donnell, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Ian McKee, Trish Godman, Margaret Mitchell, Sarah Boyack, Ken Macintosh, Liam McArthur, Michael Matheson S3M-6233# Jim Tolson: Bluelight Initiative—That the Parliament congratulates the highly successful and well regarded youth engagement initiative, Bluelight, which aims to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour and build positive police, youth and community partnerships through a range of alcohol and drug-free youth events and programmes; notes that the Bluelight concept was first introduced into Scotland in Dunfermline in 2004, having been modelled on the successful youth programmes in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, and that projects have now been established in all Scottish police force areas; congratulates the partners involved in the delivery of Bluelight in Fife, including Fife Constabulary, Fife Council, NHS Fife, Community Volunteers, Fife Fire and Rescue Service, Carnegie College and many members from voluntary sector agencies, on the success of the initiative, and believes that Bluelight is a valuable and effective initiative that should be developed further in communities across Scotland. Supported by: Bob Doris, Mike Pringle, Bill Kidd, Hugh O’Donnell, Robin Harper, Gil Paterson S3M-6227# Peter Peacock: Hill Tracks in the Scottish Uplands—That the Parliament notes with concern the number of engineered hill tracks appearing in the Scottish uplands, particularly in the Highlands; notes that such tracks can be constructed without planning consent when justified as being for agricultural, forestry or repair purposes; further notes the growing number of concerns from hill walkers, ramblers and mountaineers and members of the wider public about the intrusion of these tracks into the natural landscape and the impact on otherwise wild land; considers that, given the importance of the Scottish uplands for current and future generations, this warrants greater scrutiny of proposals for such tracks within the planning system; recognises the legitimate rights of farmers and crofters to continue to construct tracks for their purposes on what will generally be lower-lying land than considered to be a problem in this context; notes that Heriot-Watt University reported on these issues in March 2007, and would welcome the urgent mapping of tracks by reviewing current knowledge of track location and control provisions and consideration of future possibilities for greater control of developing hill tracks and the criteria under which any greater controls might operate. Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Dr Richard Simpson, Hugh Henry, Karen Gillon, Des McNulty, Rhoda Grant, Robin Harper, David Stewart, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Lewis Macdonald, Mr Frank McAveety, Trish Godman, Helen Eadie, Mary Mulligan, Elaine Murray, Hugh O’Donnell, Ken Macintosh, Gil Paterson, David Whitton, Rhona Brankin 1 PB/S3/10/84 S3M-6200# Margaret Mitchell: SAVI East Kilbride—That the Parliament congratulates the Sexual Assault Victims Initiative (SAVI), based in East Kilbride, on its official launch last month and the launch of its 2010 There for Them campaign, which aims to raise funds to help establish a 24-hour phone line and to cover the organisational costs of the charity; recognises the work of the charity, which aims to help victims of sexual assault by providing one-to-one support for victims and their families, acts as a source of legal, medical and psychological information to help victims and families through the prosecution process and offers relaxation and coping techniques to victims of sexual abuse; commends the efforts of the volunteers who work for the charity, and notes the particular effort of one volunteer, Dougie, who will have run over 1,287 miles by the end of this year as he runs three times a week through East Kilbride with his There for Them flag as part of the fund-raising efforts and to raise awareness of the campaign. Supported by: Linda Fabiani S3M-6195# Pauline McNeill: Securing the Future of Glasgow’s Subway—That the Parliament welcomes Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s decision to go ahead with its modernisation plan; recognises the important role that the subway plays in Glasgow’s transport infrastructure and its significance to Scotland, carrying an estimated 14 million passengers annually; notes that this will be the first major investment project for the service since the 1970s, and hopes that the proposals receive the support that they need to go ahead and that the modernisation keeps Glasgow moving into the future. Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, David Stewart, James Kelly, Robin Harper, Margaret Curran, Charlie Gordon, Rhona Brankin, Karen Whitefield, Michael McMahon, Bill Butler, Robert Brown, Marlyn Glen, Mary Mulligan, Mr Frank McAveety, Ms Wendy Alexander, Trish Godman, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Ken Macintosh, Gil Paterson S3M-6180# Malcolm Chisholm: Lymphoedema Services in Scotland—That the Parliament welcomes the increased numbers of women surviving breast cancer in NHS Lothian but is concerned that many survivors are still at risk of developing lymphoedema; recognises the impact that lymphoedema has on quality of life in terms of movement, discomfort and appearance of the arm and other parts of the upper body; is further concerned that access to and provision of high- quality lymphoedema services varies across the country, and believes that a high quality and equitable service that meets the needs of people in Scotland with or at risk of lymphoedema is needed. Supported by: Karen Whitefield, Elaine Smith, Jamie Hepburn, Mary Scanlon, Jackie Baillie, Michael Matheson, Shirley-Anne Somerville, John Park, Mr Frank McAveety, Elaine Murray, Aileen Campbell, Hugh Henry, Des McNulty, Margaret Mitchell, Marlyn Glen, Dr Richard Simpson, Hugh O’Donnell, Margo MacDonald, Robin Harper, Sarah Boyack, Trish Godman, David Whitton, Mary Mulligan, Cathy Jamieson, Kenneth Gibson, Marilyn Livingstone, Ken Macintosh S3M-6145# Sarah Boyack: Broadcasting Black Hole for Scottish Rugby—That the Parliament notes Scotland’s commendable performance during the Six Nations tournament with a notable away win in Ireland; is disappointed that terrestrial broadcasters do not cover a broader range of rugby matches and tournaments at all playing levels; believes that more investment in the coverage of Scottish rugby is essential in order to promote sport in general to a wider audience, thereby increasing participation and health levels and to showcase the successes of Scotland’s rugby teams; notes the substantial contribution that rugby matches bring to the local Edinburgh economy, and would welcome efforts to ensure increased broadcast coverage of rugby in Scotland. Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Karen Gillon, Liam McArthur, Mary Mulligan, Stewart Maxwell, Kenneth Gibson, Andy Kerr, Mike Pringle, George Foulkes, Rhona Brankin, Mr Frank McAveety, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Trish Godman, John Wilson, Maureen Watt, Marilyn Livingstone, Ken Macintosh S3M-6139# Bill Kidd: Deaf Awareness Week 2010—That the Parliament welcomes Deaf Awareness Week 2010, which is to take place between 28 June and 4 July 2010 and aims to improve understanding of different types of deafness by highlighting the many different methods 2 PB/S3/10/84 of communication used by deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard-of-hearing people, such as sign language and lip-reading; also welcomes the launch and presentation of an exclusive corporate DVD on behalf of the Hearing Company by Julie McElroy, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of issues surrounding deafness by drawing on Julie’s own experiences with deafness, and applauds the efforts of the UK Council on Deafness, Julie McElroy and all others involved in coordinating and contributing to the 2010 Deaf Awareness Week Campaign. Supported by: Dave Thompson,