BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 42/2013 Monday 11 March 2013

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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

Business Bulletin: Monday 11 March 2013 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 6 March 2013 Tuesday 12 March 2013

2.00 pm Time for Reflection – Colette Fagan, Training Co-ordinator, Child Protection, Roman Catholic Diocese of Motherwell. followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government Food Policy followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-04411 Jean Urquhart: The Role of Crofting in the Highlands and Islands (for text of motion see Section F)

Wednesday 13 March 2013

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Justice and the Law Officers; Rural Affairs and the Environment (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 7 March 2013) followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Debate: Justice followed by Scottish Liberal Democrats Debate: Rural Economy followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

3 followed by Members’ Business – S4M-05533 Bob Doris: Dr David Livingstone’s Bicentenary (for text of motion see Section F)

Thursday 14 March 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions (for text of question see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 7 February 2013)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-05152 Neil Findlay: Lessons from Orgreave (for text of motion see Section F)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Scottish Government Debate: Scotland – the Best Place to Grow Up followed by Scottish Government Debate: Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 [draft] followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 19 March 2013

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

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 20 March 2013

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

4 Health and Wellbeing followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 21 March 2013

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

12.30 pm Members’ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Monday 11 March 2013 Section C – Future Committee Meetings

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

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

Education and Culture Committee 12 March 2013 8th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3,4 and 5 in private, and a draft interim report on the inquiry into decision making on whether children should be taken into care in private at future meetings. 2. Petition PE1391: The Committee will consider a petition by Susan Calcluth- Russell on behalf of Renfrewshire Parent Council Forum on protecting the right of children to be taught by qualified teachers for 25 hours a week. 3. Broadcasting: The Committee will consider a letter from BBC Scotland. 4. Post-16 Education (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report. 5. Inquiry into decision making on whether to take children into care: The Committee will consider a paper from the clerk.

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

Justice Committee 12 March 2013 8th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 4 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 7 in private.

2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the— Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Supplementary, Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 [draft]; Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 [draft]; Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Investigations Procedure, Serious Incidents and Specified Weapons) Regulations 2013 [draft]; from— Kenny MacAskill, Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Christie Smith, Head, Stephanie Virlogeux, Senior Policy Manager, and Jean Waddie, Policy Analyst, Police and Fire Reform Division, Scottish Government; Andrew Campbell, Solicitor, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: Kenny MacAskill (Cabinet Secretary for Justice) to move— S4M-5847—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Supplementary, Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 [draft] be approved; S4M-5848—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 [draft] be approved; S4M-5849—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Investigations Procedure, Serious Incidents and Specified Weapons) Regulations 2013 [draft] be approved. 4. Public Bodies Consent: The Committee will take evidence on a Scottish Government memorandum relating to the Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013 (PBCM(S4) 7.1) from— Roseanna Cunningham, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs; Linda Pollock, Head of Policy, Tribunals and Administrative Justice Policy, and Michael Gilmartin, Solicitor, Scottish Government. 5. Inquiry into the effectiveness of the provisions in the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003: The Committee will take evidence from— Jean Charsley, Chair, Glasgow Factoring Commission; Mike Marriott, Greenbelt Group Action; Kyla Brand, and Darren Eade, Office of Fair Trading. 6. Public petitions: PE1403 The Committee will consider a petition by Peter Morris on improving support and assistance to victims of crime and their families. 7. Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Bill at Stage 1.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 March, the Committee expects to take oral evidence as part of its inquiry into the effectiveness of the provisions of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 and consider subordinate legislation. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Welfare Reform Committee 12 March 2013 5th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 5 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Welfare Reform (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/65) from— Bill Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Inclusion Scotland; Richard Gass, Chair, Rights Advice Scotland; Lynn Williams, Policy Officer, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations; Jan Savage, Head of Campaigns and Policy, ENABLE Scotland. 3. Subordinate legislation (in private): The Committee will consider evidence taken earlier in the meeting on the Welfare Reform (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/65). 4. Fact-finding visits: The Committee will consider a note by the Clerk on future fact-finding visits. 5. Committee debate: The Committee will consider a draft motion for a future Committee debate in the Chamber.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 March, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence from a number of organisations on the draft Welfare Reform (Consequenstial Amendments) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 and the Education (Free School Lunches) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill Committee 12 March 2013 2nd Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.30 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. The National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Preliminary Stage from— Rt. Hon. Sir George Reid, Author, Strategic Review of the National Trust for Scotland; and then from— Prof. Sir Kenneth Calman, Chairman, Mr Keith Griffiths, Trustee, and Mrs Nicola Whyte, Governance Manager and Solicitor, National Trust for Scotland; Mr Gavin McEwan, Partner, Turcan Connell. 3. The National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill: The Committee will consider the evidence taken at item 2 and discuss the contents of its Preliminary Stage report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 23 April the Committee expects to consider a draft report on the preliminary stage of the National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill. For further information, please contact the clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Subordinate Legislation Committee 12 March 2013 9th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.30 am in Committee Room 3 1. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Welfare Reform (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 [draft]. 2. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Police Service of Scotland (Performance) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/61); Police Appeals Tribunals (Scotland) Rules 2013 (SSI 2013/63); Public Transport Users’ Committee for Scotland (Removal of Functions) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/79); Welfare Reform (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/65); Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (East Renfrewshire Council) Designation Order 2013 (SSI 2013/67); Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (East Renfrewshire Council) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/68); Parking Attendants (Wearing of Uniforms) (East Renfrewshire Council Parking Area) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/69); National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme and Pension Scheme) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/70); Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/74); Individual Learning Account (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/75); Police Service of Scotland (Temporary Service) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/76); Education (Fees, Awards and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/80); Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/83); Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/84); Sale of Tobacco (Display of Tobacco Products and Prices etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/85); Police Federation (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/86);

Council Tax (Information-sharing in relation to Council Tax Reduction) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/87). 3. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement No. 6 and Savings Provisions) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/82 (C.6)).

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 March, the Committee expects to consider subordinate legislation. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Health and Sport Committee 12 March 2013 8th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 11.00 am in Committee Room 1 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— SSI 2013/52: National Health Service (Scotland) (Inquiry Benefits) Amendment Regulations 2013 SSI 2013/53: Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 3. Post-traumatic stress: The Committee will take evidence from— Dr Anne Douglas, Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Professional lead for Trauma, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Elayne McBride, Child and Adolescent Sexual Trauma Service, Clinical Specialist and Team Leader, NHS Lothian; Paul McLaughlin, Co-Project Manager, Miscarriages of Justice Organisation; Dr Claire Fyvie, Head of Service, The Rivers Centre for Traumatic Services and clinical lead for Veterans First Point; Kate Higgins, Policy and Communications Manager, CHILDREN 1st. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider a proposal for an external meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 March, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence from the National Autistic Society (Scotland), Scottish Autism and Autism Initiatives (Scotland) on the National Autism Strategy and consider its approach to its health inequalities inquiry. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 13 March 2013 9th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 4 1. Inquiry into Underemployment in Scotland (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report. 2. Report on proposals and policies 2 (in private): The Committee will consider a paper on key issues.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 March, the Committee will consider subordinate legislation and its draft report on Report on proposals and policies 2. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Finance Committee 13 March 2013 9th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 3 1. Subordinate Legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Budget (Scotland) Act 2012 Amendment Order 2013 from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Janet Egdell, Deputy Director, Infrastucture and Investment, Finance Directorate, and Terry Holmes, Principal Accountancy Adviser, Finance Directorate, Scottish Government. 2. Subordinate legislation: John Swinney (Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth) to move—S4M-05868 —That the Finance Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2012 Amendment Order 2013 be approved. 3. Improving employability: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government response to its report from— John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, Julie Ann Bilotti, Policy Manager, Employability Policy, Employability and Skills Division, and Martin McDermott, Team Leader, Youth Transitions, Employability and Skills Division, Scottish Government. 4. Demographic change and ageing population: The Committee will take evidence on its report from— Councillor Kevin Keenan, Spokesperson for Resources and Capacity, and Councillor Peter Johnston, Spokesperson for Health and Well-Being, COSLA. 5. Proposed Contingent Liability (in private): The Committee will take evidence from— Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, and Janet Egdell, Deputy Director, Infrastucture and Investment, Finance Directorate, Scottish Government; Peter Reekie, Finance Director, Scottish Futures Trust.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 March, the Committee expects to take oral evidence on its Franchise (Scotland) Bill Financial Memoranda. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Public Audit Committee 13 March 2013 4th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 1 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Section 23 report - Management of patients on NHS waiting lists: The Committee will take evidence from— Ian Crichton, Chief Executive, and Susan Burney, Director, Information Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland; Professor Fiona Mackenzie, Chief Executive, and Andy Rankin, Head of Patient Access, NHS Forth Valley; Robert Calderwood, Chief Executive, and Jane Grant, Chief Operating Officer - Acute Division, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Gerry Marr, Chief Executive, and Dr Alan Cook, Associate Medical Director, NHS Tayside; and then from— Derek Feeley, Director General Health and Social Care and Chief Executive NHS, John Connaghan, Director for Health Workforce and Performance, and Richard Copland, Head of Access, Workforce and Performance Directorate, Scottish Government. 3. Consideration of evidence - Management of patients on NHS waiting lists The Committee will consider the evidence received at agenda item 2 and take evidence from— Barbara Hurst, Director, Angela Canning, Assistant Director, and Jillian Matthew, Project Manager, Performance Audit Group, Audit Scotland. 4. Section 23 report - Health inequalities in Scotland (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting it is expected that the Committee will take evidence on reports recently published by the Auditor General for Scotland. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 13 March 2013 7th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 5 1. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2011, Progress Report for 2012: The Committee will take evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities on the update to the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Investment Plan. Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, Victoria Bruce, Policy Manager, Infrastructure Investment Policy, David Anderson, Head of Planning and Design, Transport Scotland, and Ian Waugh, Head of Capital Planning, Capital and Facilities Division, Scottish Government. 2. Forth Road Bridge Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report. 3. Low carbon Scotland: the Scottish Government’s second draft report on proposals and policies (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 March, the Committee expects to take evidence from stakeholders around PE 1236, the Laurencekirk Junction, and the broader issues around this. The committee will also consider an affirmative instrument, as well as a number of negative instruments.

Local Government and Regeneration Committee 13 March 2013 8th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 9 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Non-Domestic Rates (Levying) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/34), and the Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/36). 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Non- Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/37) from— Derek Mackay, Minister for Local Government and Planning, Graham Owenson, Head of Local Government Finance Unit, and Colin Brown, Senior Principal Legal Officer, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: Margaret Mitchell to move S4M-05785—That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI/2013/37) be annulled.

5. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Valuation (Postponement of Revaluation) (Scotland) Order 2013 [draft] from— Derek Mackay, Minister for Local Government and Planning, Graham Owenson, Head of Local Government Finance Unit, and Colin Brown, Senior Principal Legal Officer, Scottish Government. 6. Subordinate legislation: Derek Mackay (Minister for Local Government and Planning) to move— S4M-05883—That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Valuation (Postponement of Revaluation) (Scotland) Order 2013[draft] be approved. 7. Scottish local government elections: The Committee will receive a briefing from its Reporters on their work to date on the issues relating to local government elections in Scotland. 8. Public petitions:PE01433 The Committee will consider its approach to the following petition- PE01433 by John Hancox, on productive land for landless Scots to grow their own food. 9. Work programme: The Committee will review its work programme. 10. The Draft Second Climate Change Report on Proposals and Policies (RPP2) (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 March, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence on its inquiry on public services reform and local government strand 3: developing new ways of delivering services. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 13 March 2013 10th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. Low Carbon Scotland: Meeting our Emissions Reduction Targets 2013- 2027 - The Draft Second Report on Proposals and Policies (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report. 2. The Scottish Government’s 2020 Challenge for Scotland’s Biodiversity (in private): The Committee will consider its letter to the Scottish Government on biodiversity.

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

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 14 March 2013 4th Meeting, 2013

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private. 2. Cross-Party Group: The Committee will consider an application for recognition from the proposed Cross-Party Group on Towns and Town Centres and take evidence from— Margaret McCulloch, Convener of the proposed Cross-Party Group on Towns and Town Centres. 3. Cross-Party Group: The Committee will decide whether to accord recognition to the proposed Cross-Party Group on Towns and Town Centres. 4. Inquiry into post-legislative scrutiny: The Committee will consider its approach to the next stage of the inquiry. 5. Reform of parliamentary business: remodelling the parliamentary week: The Committee will consider its approach to a review of progress. 6. SPSO Special reports: The Committee will consider a note by the Clerk. 7. Scottish Law Commission Bills (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report and draft Standing Order rule changes. 8. Hybrid Bills (in private): The Committee will consider a note by the Clerk.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 28 March, the Committee expects to consider a monitoring report on Cross-Party Groups, a paper on its review of reform of parliamentary business and an issues paper on the Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament Act 2006. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Business Bulletin: Monday 11 March 2013 Section E – Written questions lodged on 08 March 2013

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

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

S4W-13542 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13003 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, whether it will provide an estimate of the jobs delivered by each of the projects supported by the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund and whether it is on course to create the estimated 28,000 jobs.

S4W-13543 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13003 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, how it will measure its success in delivering the estimated 28,000 jobs that the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund aims to help deliver.

S4W-13544 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13003 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, whether it will provide a breakdown of the sectors and nature of the estimated 28,000 jobs that the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund aims to help deliver.

S4W-13545 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13004 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, how it will assess the economic benefit of expenditure from the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund.

S4W-13546 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13004 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, what proportion of the progress toward a cumulative benefit to gross value added of £7.1 billion it attributes to the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund.

S4W-13547 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13005 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, how it assesses the economic impact of a project prior to receiving investment from the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund and what assessment it made for each project that the fund has supported.

S4W-13548 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to S4W-12998 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, how much private sector investment has been leveraged into the projects supported by the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund at (a) Port of Dundee, (b) Port of Leith, (c) Rosyth, (d) Methil, (e) Hunterston, (f) Inchgreen, (g) Westway, (h) Kishorn, (i) Arnish, (j) Machrihanish, (k) Nigg, (l) Wick, (m) Scrabster and (n) Mallaig.

S4W-13549 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-12998 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, how much private sector investment has been leveraged into the wider renewables industry through projects supported by the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund at (a) Port of Dundee, (b) Port of Leith, (c) Rosyth, (d) Methil, (e) Hunterston, (f) Inchgreen, (g) Westway, (h) Kishorn, (i) Arnish, (j) Machrihanish, (k) Nigg, (l) Wick, (m) Scrabster and (n) Mallaig.

S4W-13550 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-12998 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, what funding packages are in place for the ports not listed in the answer and how much private sector funding has been leveraged; how many jobs have been delivered, and what economic benefit has been assessed in each case.

S4W-13551 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-13001 by Fergus Ewing on 5 March 2013, how many expressions of interest were received for the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund in (a) 2010, (b) 2011 and (c) 2012 and have been received in 2013.

S4W-13552 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how many applications it has received for funding from the Renewable Energy Investment Fund.

S4W-13553 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what annual spending was expected from the Renewable Energy Investment Fund when it was established.

S4W-13554 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what projects the Renewable Energy Investment Fund has supported and what private sector support was leveraged for each.

S4W-13555 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what economic assessment it has made of each project supported by the Renewable Energy Investment Fund.

S4W-13556 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what changes there have been to the expected spending profile of the Renewable Energy Investment Fund as a result of the Budget (Scotland) (No.2) Bill, passed on 6 February 2013.

S4W-13557 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how it determines that projects awarded support from the Renewable Energy Investment Fund deliver additionality.

S4W-13558 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic benefit gained by moving £15 million from the Renewable Energy Investment Fund to other projects as a result of the Budget (Scotland) (No.2) Bill passed on 6 February 2013 and what these projects are.

S4W-13559 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has estimated the number of jobs that will be delivered by projects receiving support from the Renewable Energy Investment Fund.

S4W-13560 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how it determined that delaying spending from the Renewable Energy Investment Fund will not harm efforts to develop renewable energy.

S4W-13561 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government how many civil servants are working on its workstreams supporting constitutional reform, also broken down by (a) grade and (b) workstream.

S4W-13563 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government how many civil servants for whom it is not their full-time role are involved in its workstreams supporting constitutional reform.

S4W-13564 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government how many external advisors or experts it has consulted as part of its work on constitutional reform.

S4W-13565 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on hiring external advisors or consultants as part of its work on constitutional reform.

S4W-13579 Marco Biagi: To ask the Scottish Government what advisory or consultative bodies provide it with advice on issues relating to the financial services industry and what the membership of each body is.

S4W-13580 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government how many economic experts it is consulting on how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland.

S4W-13581 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government which members of the Council of Economic Advisors it has asked to consider how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland.

S4W-13582 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government what the terms of reference are of the expert group considering how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland.

S4W-13583 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the letters of appointment of the expert group considering how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland.

S4W-13584 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government on what dates the expert group considering how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland has met (a) ministers and (b) officials, and what future meetings are planned.

S4W-13586 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the (a) findings and (b) recommendations of the expert group considering how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland.

S4W-13587 Willie Rennie: To ask the Scottish Government whether its website will have links to the work of the expert group considering how much it would cost to provide state pensions in an independent Scotland.

S4W-13588 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reinstate the recording of crimes of violence against public-facing workers in its annual crime survey.

Business Bulletin: Monday 11 March 2013 Section F – Motions and Amendments

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

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

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

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-05885 Fiona McLeod: East Dunbartonshire Re-awarded Fairtrade Zone Status—That the Parliament recognises the achievement of East Dunbartonshire on being awarded Fairtrade Zone Status for the third time; congratulates all people and agencies involved on what it considers their dedication and hard work, and notes the ongoing commitment to fair trade in the area, such as Lenzie’s application for Fairtrade Town status and the fair trade fashion show on 9 March 2013 in Bearsden and Milngavie.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Mark McDonald*, Jackie Baillie*, Roderick Campbell*, George Adam*, Graeme Dey*, Jean Urquhart*

*S4M-05884 John Lamont: Roxburgh and Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau We Hear You Project—That the Parliament congratulates Roxburgh and Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on becoming the first CAB to be fully accessible to clients who are deaf or hard of hearing through its We Hear You project; understands that this involved providing special training to staff and implementing a programme of structural and technological improvements to its buildings to enable smoother communication; notes that what it considers this groundbreaking project was developed with engagement from local deaf community groups and with funding from Citizens Advice Scotland, and commends Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB staff and volunteers for getting involved in this long-term project, which will help clients with hearing difficulties.

Supported by: Graeme Pearson*, Bill Kidd*, Nigel Don*, Jamie McGrigor*, Anne McTaggart*, Claudia Beamish*, Mark McDonald*, Jackie Baillie*, Roderick Campbell*

*S4M-05883 Derek Mackay: Valuation (Postponement of Revaluation) (Scotland) Order 2013 [draft]—That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Valuation (Postponement of Revaluation) (Scotland) Order 2013 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: John Swinney*, Fergus Ewing*

*S4M-05882 Colin Keir: The Closure of Craigiehall Army HQ and the Future Defence of Scotland—That the Parliament condemns the closure of the Army HQ at Craigiehall, near Edinburgh, which it believes threatens 100 civilian jobs and involves the relocation of service personnel; calls on the UK Government to honour its promise to relocate around 7,000 personnel to Scotland; considers that this, following on from the Labour administration’s regimental review, which amalgamated Scotland’s established regiments, further weakens the capability of the armed forces in Scotland, and believes that the biggest threat to Scotland’s security, military, infrastructure and energy interests is posed by the UK Government.

Supported by: Nigel Don*

*S4M-05880 Hugh Henry: Inspiring Smokers to Kick the Habit—That the Parliament congratulates the Paisley Daily Express on what it considers its

successful Don’t be Left Out in the Cold campaign, which has encouraged thousands of smokers in Renfrewshire to kick the habit since the beginning of 2013; understands that, by working with the Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership, the Tobacco Alliance and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the newspaper has inspired a 40% increase in people signing up to stop-smoking groups, compared with the same period last year; further understands that the campaign has gained the support of GPs, dental surgeries, schools and newsagents, and believes that the partnership is helping to save lives by highlighting the dangers of smoking.

Supported by: Nigel Don*, Jackie Baillie*

S4M-05879 Jackie Baillie: International Women’s Day—That the Parliament recognises that 8 March 2013 is International Women’s Day, a day to inspire women and celebrate achievements; welcomes the Scottish events that are taking place to coincide with what it considers this important day, such as the special Stop Destitution campaign event organised by the Scottish Refugee Council and Refugee Survival Trust, the Enterprising Women event and also the Medical Women: Licence to Practice event; highlights important equality legislation, notably the Equal Pay Act 1970 that was introduced by a Labour administration and the Equality Act 2010; commends all those who have worked diligently to improve the social, economic and political position of women, but recognises that there is still much more to do.

Supported by: Mary Fee, Malcolm Chisholm*, Anne McTaggart*, Iain Gray*, Helen Eadie*, Fiona McLeod*, Maureen Watt*, Hanzala Malik*, Mike MacKenzie*, Neil Findlay*, Margaret McCulloch*, Claudia Beamish*, Drew Smith*, Margaret McDougall*, Patricia Ferguson*, Mark Griffin*, Elaine Smith*

S4M-05878 Maureen Watt: UN International Year of Water Cooperation 2013— That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the UN International Year of Water Cooperation 2013, a global initiative designed to foster increased international cooperation in the face of increasing demand for water access; understands that 1.2 billion people live in areas of water scarcity despite there being enough freshwater on the planet to sustain the global population; considers that this finite resource can only be managed through international cooperation and the sharing of knowledge, resources and technology; welcomes the efforts of the Scottish Government to establish Scotland as a hydro nation, committed to creating a more sustainable future for Scotland’s own water resources and working with other nations in order to meet the world’s urgent challenges, and congratulates CIFAL Scotland and Scottish Water on their on-going support for what it considers this critical agenda.

Supported by: Sandra White, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, John Wilson, Bill Walker, John Mason, Chic Brodie, Aileen McLeod*, Colin Beattie*, Brian Adam*, Colin Keir*, Fiona McLeod*, Bob Doris*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*, Neil Findlay*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-05877 Siobhan McMahon: Asda Larkhall—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new Asda store in Larkhall, which, it understands, will create up to 160 full- and part-time jobs in the area; believes that, with around one third of the company’s staff in Scotland aged from 16 to 24, Asda is helping to provide young

people with a first step on to the employment ladder; understands that Asda hires on the basis of attitude and develops skills through its training, which provides a route out of unemployment for many people struggling to access the jobs market; further understands that the company accounts for around 8% of all retail jobs in Scotland and employs over 3,000 staff across Central Scotland, and congratulates all of those involved in bringing much-needed full- and part-time jobs to the South Lanarkshire area.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Anne McTaggart, Michael McMahon, Annabelle Ewing*, Helen Eadie*, Jackie Baillie*, Mike MacKenzie*, John Pentland*, Neil Findlay*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret McCulloch*

S4M-05876 Jim Eadie: World Plumbing Day—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) as it prepares to celebrate World Plumbing Day on 11 March 2013; applauds its campaign to create awareness of the hard work and professionalism demonstrated by plumbers all over the world; recognises that, though good plumbing can be taken for granted, the World Health Organization estimates that there are 1.1 billion people without access to safe water supplies, 2.6 billion people without adequate sanitation and that 3.1 million children die each year from water-related diseases; commends its efforts to highlight the importance of good plumbing through events in Scotland, India and the USA, and wishes SNIPEF well for the future.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Maureen Watt, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Stuart McMillan, Margaret McCulloch, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, John Finnie, Adam Ingram, Neil Findlay, Bill Walker, Tavish Scott, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Hanzala Malik, John Mason, Colin Beattie*, Colin Keir*, Bob Doris*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*, Elaine Murray*

S4M-05875 Lewis Macdonald: UK City of Culture 2017—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the full list of applications to be UK City of Culture 2017; commends the cities of Aberdeen and Dundee for what it considers their positive and ambitious bids; believes that this process offers an opportunity to showcase the enormous cultural strengths and potential of Scotland’s cities and of Scotland as a whole, and looks forward to an outcome that reflects those strengths to the full.

Supported by: Richard Baker, Patricia Ferguson, Liam McArthur, Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, David Stewart, Sandra White, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Nanette Milne, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-05874# Anne McTaggart: World Book Day 2013—That the Parliament recognises 7 March 2013 as World Book Day; understands that schools across Glasgow and the rest of Scotland are encouraging young people to take part in activities that promote reading as both fun and educational; recognises what it sees as the huge benefits that World Book Day has brought to Scotland in promoting Scottish literature and inspiring a new generation of authors; celebrates the aspiration of the organisers to create the ―biggest book show on earth‖ and commends their efforts to engage over half a million children in events across 75

countries; is concerned, however, that one in 28 Scots cannot read or write and that many of them experience disadvantage and poverty; supports the work of organisations such as the National Literacy Trust and Learning Teaching Scotland to increase adult learning courses and improve literacy, and aspires to the goal that no individual in Scotland is ever again excluded from the events of World Book Day as a consequence of social exclusion, disadvantage or lack of access to basic educational resources.

Supported by: Neil Findlay, Iain Gray, David Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Helen Eadie, John Lamont, Claire Baker, Hanzala Malik, Graeme Pearson, John Mason, Jean Urquhart, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie, Bob Doris, Bill Walker, Liam McArthur, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Sandra White, Colin Beattie*, Fiona McLeod* R, Nigel Don*, Elaine Murray*

S4M-05873 Annabelle Ewing: Save the Pars—That the Parliament expresses concern at the reported financial problems of Dunfermline Athletic Football Club; supports the former player, manager and latterly director of football, Jim Leishman, in his campaign to try and save the Scottish Football League First Division club; believes that the Pars play an important role in Dunfermline and Fife communities and carry the affection of people across Scotland and the world, and hopes that the club can overcome its current difficulties and operate in the future as a sustainable business and a successful football club.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Willie Coffey, Roderick Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, David Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Bill Walker, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Colin Keir, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Bruce Crawford, Chic Brodie, Ruth Davidson, Colin Beattie*, Brian Adam*, Bob Doris*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-05872 Mark McDonald: North East Groups Secure Big Lottery Funding— That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen Roughnecks American Football Club and Hip Hop School Scotland on receiving awards totalling £17,640 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme; understands that these funds will go toward uniforms and equipment for the newly formed American football team and to encourage new members to the club; further notes that the Hip Hop School will use the extra resources to hold a programme of workshops for young people throughout Aberdeen to help participants’ develop new skills, and hopes that this funding will enable both organisations to further develop their potential and encourage new participants to take part.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Sandra White, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-05871♦ Bob Doris: Kurdish Contribution to Scotland, Remembering Halabja—That the Parliament recognises the contributions to Glasgow and wider Scottish society by the Kurdish diaspora; welcomes the role that Kurds and other migrants play in making Scotland a vibrant and multicultural nation; understands that many Kurds have made a new life for themselves all over the world after fleeing

several countries, including Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran, for many reasons, especially violence, discrimination and persecution against their language, education, religion and culture; particularly notes the 25th anniversary of the horrific attack on Halabja in northern Iraq on 16 March 1988, which is reported to have left up to 5,000 dead and another 7,000 to 10,000 injured, mostly unarmed women and children, from indiscriminate chemical and conventional bombardment; understands that this attack was part of the larger Anfal Campaign, a bureaucratic ethnic cleansing directive led by Saddam Hussein and Ali Hassan al-Majid from 1987 to April 1989, marked by mass disappearances, village destruction and forced relocation, executions, detainments and the use of chemical weapons; understands that up to 4,000 villages were destroyed and 182,000 people killed or reported missing as a result of the campaign; welcomes the 2005 Hague decision that formally recognised the 1988 attacks as genocide and the decisions by the UK, Norwegian, and Swedish parliaments to do the same, and believes that formal recognition will bring justice and awareness to the plight of the Kurdish people and comfort to Kurdish communities around the world still suffering as a result of these tragic events.

Supported by: Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing*, John Mason*, Bill Walker*, Chic Brodie*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, Colin Keir*, Maureen Watt*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Dave Thompson*, John Lamont*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Bill Kidd*

S4M-05870 Marco Biagi: Drumming up Support for Inaugural Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships—That the Parliament welcomes the first ever Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships, which are to be held on 10 March 2013 at Broughton High School in Edinburgh; understands that there will be competitive sections open for every school band, from those fresh from winning the world championships to those competing for the first time; recognises the benefits that playing music can bring to children in building self-confidence, concentration and discipline; understands that the championships aim to stimulate broad development of piping and Highland drumming in Scottish schools; further understands that pipe bands are in demand both in Scotland and abroad; hopes that some of the young people involved are able to build on these international opportunities and represent Scotland’s music to the world, and wishes all of the bands competing all the best for the competition.

Supported by: Roderick Campbell, Liam McArthur, Nanette Milne, Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Angus MacDonald, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Adam Ingram, Bill Walker, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Joan McAlpine, John Wilson, Colin Beattie*, Colin Keir*, Fiona McLeod*, Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05869 Kenneth Gibson: Irvine Housing Association Rated Top Not-for- profit Organisation Based in Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates Irvine Housing Association’s (IHA) rating by the Sunday Times as the best not-for-profit organisation in Scotland; notes that the association, which employs over 60 staff, was awarded a two-star accreditation and announced in 23rd position on the list of Britain’s top employers; considers that the IHA does not just look after its 2,000 plus properties, but is also committed to supporting the wider community and raising funds for the crisis support charity, the AQ Trust, and acknowledges the IHA’s

investment in what it consider high quality staff who are passionate about delivering an exceptional service.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Aileen McLeod, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Willie Coffey, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Elaine Murray, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Colin Beattie*

S4M-05868 John Swinney: Budget (Scotland) Act 2012 Amendment Order 2013 [draft]—That the Finance Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2012 Amendment Order 2013 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Derek Mackay, Joe FitzPatrick

S4M-05867 Gil Paterson: Mini Moves Step Closer—That the Parliament congratulates the dance group, Mini Moves, on progressing to the final of Sky TV’s Got To Dance; notes that the all-girl group, which includes Cara Paton, 11, from Old Kilpatrick and Holly McPherson, 10, from Drumry, have made it to the final at the Olympia in London on 17 March 2013 following a public vote on 17 February; understands that the group will compete for a £250,000 top prize; praises what it considers the fantastic work by the girls’ dance teacher, Robert Hamilton; wishes the group the very best of luck, and believes that a win would not only be a success for Scotland but would also be an incredible and positive life changer for these talented dancers in an art that it considers they clearly enjoy and work hard in.

Supported by: Sandra White, Nigel Don, Anne McTaggart, Chic Brodie, Stuart McMillan*, Annabelle Ewing*, Joan McAlpine*, Colin Beattie*, Bob Doris*, Colin Keir*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Elaine Smith*

S4M-05866 David Torrance: Greener Kirkcaldy Receives Awards for All Scotland Grant—That the Parliament congratulates Greener Kirkcaldy on receiving a £7,470 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that Greener Kirkcaldy will engage a consultancy to produce a business plan to cover April 2013-March 2015 and use this grant to fund consultant fees and expenses; commends Greener Kirkcaldy for its efforts to meet the Awards for All Scotland mission of giving people ―better and more sustainable services and environments‖, and welcomes the efforts of all those organisations working to increase environmental awareness, promote energy efficiency and enhance health and wellbeing throughout communities in Scotland.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, John Wilson, Adam Ingram, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie*

S4M-05865 Hanzala Malik: Recognising and Marking the Genocide Conducted against the Kurds of Iraq—That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the parliaments of Sweden, Norway and the UK to formally recognise the genocide

conducted against the Kurds of Iraq, most notably including the chemical bombardment of Halabja in March 1988 in which 5,000 people were reportedly killed; believes that the Scottish Parliament should join these parliaments and formally recognise the genocide, and urges the Scottish Government to consider what support it can give to a growing and global campaign to mark the Kurdish genocide and bring comfort to the people of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, which it considers has many similarities to Scotland and whose people and society continue to suffer the devastating impact of the genocide, which lasted from 1963 to 1988.

Supported by: Christine Grahame, Jean Urquhart, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Liam McArthur, Colin Keir, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Michael McMahon*, Jackie Baillie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Patricia Ferguson*

S4M-05864 Tavish Scott: Dancing Pony Highlights Need for Improved Rural Broadband—That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland pony stallion, Socks, on becoming an internet sensation following his moonwalking antics on a broadband provider’s TV advert; commends Socks’ owner, Mari Williamson, who runs the Benston stud farm for allowing five-year-old Socks to share his moves on the global stage; considers that the viral video highlights and promotes the rugged beauty of the Eshaness coastline in Shetland, and hopes that the YouTube hit will further emphasise the importance for internet access to be extended to the most remote regions of Scotland where, ironically, they are unable to watch this advert online.

Supported by: John Lamont, Jim Hume, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liam McArthur, Mike MacKenzie, Alex Fergusson, Angus MacDonald, Mary Scanlon, David Torrance, John Finnie, Anne McTaggart, Jayne Baxter, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Kevin Stewart, Bob Doris, Roderick Campbell, Sandra White, Colin Beattie*

S4M-05863 Gordon MacDonald: Balerno Village Screen—That the Parliament congratulates Balerno Village Screen, the latest addition to Scotland’s cinema scene; understands that the community cinema is operated by local volunteers and, as a result of donations, is able to offer free admission; notes that, since its opening screening in the old parish church hall on 2 February 2013, it has played to record crowds, and wishes this new community venture every success in the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Alison Johnstone, Aileen McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Bob Doris, George Adam, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Angus MacDonald, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Colin Beattie*, Fiona McLeod*, Kevin Stewart*

S4M-05862# Kezia Dugdale: OFT Report Reveals Need for Cap on Credit—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) year-long compliance review of the payday loan sector; supports the warnings that the OFT has given the leading 50 payday loan lenders that account for 90% of the market to comply with standards within 12 weeks or risk losing their credit licences; notes with concern the report finding that lenders are heavily reliant on customers who fail to

repay loans, as so-called rolled-up loans account for 50% of lenders’ revenue; further notes that the UK Government has agreed to work with the Advertising Standards Authority to set out new advertising restrictions for payday loan lenders; considers, however, that, while the actions of the OFT and restrictions on advertising are welcome, the best way to prevent the problems that payday lending causes is to cap the costs of credit, and recognises calls for every group with power to rally and act to prevent what it considers the financial misery that these companies cause people in Lothian and across the rest of Scotland by seeking to profit from poverty.

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Iain Gray, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Jenny Marra, Neil Findlay, Bob Doris, Elaine Murray, John Finnie, Sarah Boyack, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Sandra White, John Mason, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05861 Jim Eadie: In Support of Edinburgh Research and Innovation—That the Parliament congratulates the University of Edinburgh’s research and commercialisation (technology transfer) office, Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI), on reaching its 15th anniversary in 2013; understands that the University of Edinburgh was one of the first universities in the UK to open a commercialisation office dedicated to managing its technology transfer activities; further understands that, since the 1960s, 257 spin-out and start-up companies have emerged from the University of Edinburgh, of which approximately 220 remain active today; welcomes the fact that 86% of active businesses created by ERI are located in Scotland and estimates that new company formation supported by ERI contributes around £128.8 million gross value added to the Scottish economy, supporting almost 2,200 jobs, and wishes ERI continued success in the future.

Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Willie Coffey, Liam McArthur, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Angus MacDonald, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Margaret McCulloch, Aileen McLeod, Roderick Campbell, Bob Doris, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Colin Keir, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05860 Bruce Crawford: Lab in a Lorry—That the Parliament welcomes the recent Lab in a Lorry visit to Stirling High School, an event that was arranged in conjunction with the Institute of Physics; understands that the initiative hopes to encourage young people, particularly women, who it considers are often underrepresented, into the field of science and to create a future generation of scientists and engineers throughout Scotland, which it believes is vitally important to the Scottish economy, and welcomes this hands-on approach that it considers will galvanise the interest of a generation of young people for science.

Supported by: Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Liam McArthur, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Margaret McCulloch, Chic Brodie, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Gordon MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Christina McKelvie, Bob Doris, George Adam, Elaine Murray, Colin Keir, John Finnie, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Gil

Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Angus MacDonald, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-05859 James Kelly: Congratulations to Mya Lindsay—That the Parliament warmly congratulates six-year-old Mya Lindsay of Newton in Cambuslang on raising £200 for the Mount Vernon Dogs Trust; understands that Mya decided to do the 10- mile sponsored walk following the news that the trust’s centre had been broken into three times over the 2012 festive period, and commends Mya, who, it understands, completed the 10-mile walk from Newton farm to St Enoch Square in Glasgow in three hours and 20 minutes, for her sterling efforts and commitment to a good cause.

Supported by: David Torrance, Jim Hume, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05858 Dennis Robertson: Deveron Arts’ Hospitality, the Walking Boot, the Neep and the Dictionary—That the Parliament congratulates Deveron Arts on being awarded £36,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its project, Hospitality, the Walking Boot, the Neep and the Dictionary, which, it understands, will have three phases and run for three years; notes that the first phase, the Walking Boot, will include the identification of travel routes between Huntly and surrounding communities and record their status; understands that the second phase, the Neep, will map traditional food and focus on the area’s self-sufficiency and traditional recipes that can be recreated using local produce; believes that the final part, the Dictionary, will focus on folk memories and research from the Huntly area and will encourage poets, singers, folk ballad composers and Doric speakers to get involved and contribute to the project, and wishes Deveron Arts every success with this.

Supported by: Rob Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Nanette Milne, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart*, Colin Beattie*, Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-05857 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to St Peter’s Pupils—That the Parliament congratulates Uchechukwuka Mordi, Logan McKay, Katarina Krupp and Boluwatife Modupe-Joseph, who are all P6 pupils at St Peter’s RC School, on their success in the Aberdeen heat of the annual Euroquiz; notes that the pupils will now go forward to the finals of the Scotland-wide event to compete against teams from 30 other local authorities; thanks the Scottish European Educational Trust on organising what it sees as this successful event, and wishes the St Peter’s pupils all the best as they test their knowledge of history, geography, sport, culture, the EU and European languages in the May 2013 finals.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Anne McTaggart, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Nigel Don, Sandra White

S4M-05856 Jayne Baxter: Remembering Alex Maxwell—That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Alex Maxwell, who died on 19 February 2013 and is survived by his wife, Mary, and two of his four sons; recognises his long-serving career as a local campaigner, community representative and councillor for the Cowdenbeath area; understands that, in 1973, on his election to Cowdenbeath Burgh Council, Mr Maxwell was one of the few people in Britain to have served as a communist councillor on a communist–led local authority; recognises what it considers his lifelong integrity and that his fight against pit closures was put into practice with his principled stand in support of the miners’ strike in 1984-1985, which led to his suspension as a manager of the National Coal Board, and remembers fondly his passion for football, his commitment to working with young people and his passion for standing up for the people of Cowdenbeath, a commitment that he shared with his wife and fellow community activist, Mary.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Iain Gray, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Richard Baker, Rob Gibson, Patricia Ferguson, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Malcolm Chisholm, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Elaine Murray, Sarah Boyack, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-05855 John Wilson: Office of Fair Trading Acting against Payday Lenders—That the Parliament welcomes the final report on the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) compliance review of the £2 billion payday lending sector; understands that the OFT found evidence of problems in how lenders compete with each other, as well as problems throughout the lifecycle of payday loans, from advertising to debt collection; notes the OFT’s belief that a full investigation by the Competition Commission into the payday lending sector is needed to identify and impose lasting solutions to make this market serve its customers better; considers that too many people are granted loans that they cannot afford to repay and that payday lenders’ revenues are heavily reliant on those customers; further notes that the OFT is giving the leading 50 payday lenders 12 weeks to change their business practices or risk losing their licences, and commends the actions of the OFT to ensure that customers are better protected.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Elaine Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Christina McKelvie, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Jean Urquhart, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart*, Fiona McLeod*, Angus MacDonald*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05854 Angus MacDonald: New Nature Reserve for Stenhousemuir—That the Parliament welcomes the support from Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and Falkirk Council for plans to establish a local nature reserve (LNR) at Carron Dams, near Larbert High School; notes that Carron Dams, which is owned by Falkirk Council and managed by SWT, is a 17 hectare, partially drained reservoir at Stenhousemuir, and a designated site of special scientific interest; understands that both the reservoir and its mill lade were built in the 1760s to power the Carron Ironworks and that, consequently, they helped power the birth of the industrial revolution in Scotland; understands that the area supports the largest area of rich fen vegetation in the Falkirk district and has a mosaic of woodland and brownfield habitats; believes that notable species that can be found in the area, including water

vole, gypsywort, breeding water rail and the rare hoverfly, Parhelophilus consimilis; understands that Carron Dams is highly valued as an urban oasis; notes that the site is used by Larbert High School as an educational and community resource; understands that hard work by school pupils and volunteers from SWT has made the reserve a pleasant and attractive place to enjoy wildlife in the heart of urban Falkirk; believes that having LNR status would give legal protection to the site’s plants and wildlife and could open doors to potential new funding sources; understands that the site could be given formal LNR status by summer 2013 and that, if this is granted, it would become the third LNR in the Falkirk Council area; believes that the LNRs are supported by community groups across the Falkirk district; congratulates everyone involved on what it sees as their commitment to green spaces and the benefits that they bring for wildlife and health, and hopes that Carron Dams is given official protection status that could provide benefit to residents and future generations.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*

S4M-05853♦ Sandra White: Sectarian Attacks against the Shia Community— That the Parliament condemns recent attacks on the Shia Muslim population worldwide, including in Quetta in Pakistan where more than 200 people are reported to have died in attacks since 10 January 2013, and in Iraq, where it understands that almost 30 people were killed in car bomb explosions in markets near Baghdad in February; expresses condolences to the families of those killed or injured in these sectarian attacks; notes that the governments of Pakistan and Iraq have condemned these and expressed a wish to provide security for Shia Muslims; further notes the contribution of the Shia Muslim community throughout Glasgow and the rest of Scotland, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to liaise with the UK Government and its counterparts to eliminate sectarian attacks against the Shia Muslim population worldwide.

Supported by: David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, John Mason, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-05850 Mike MacKenzie: Kirkwall Business Improvement District—That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Anthea Hume as manager of the Kirkwall Business Improvement District (BID) steering group; commends the BID, which was established in January 2013 following a ballot in which 135 out of the 163 votes cast were in favour of setting it up, and notes that the initiative aims to create a strong trading environment in the town centre and to maintain a sustainable and vibrant atmosphere for businesses and their customers.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson

S4M-05849 Kenny MacAskill: Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Investigations Procedure, Serious Incidents and Specified Weapons)

Regulations 2013 [draft]—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Investigations Procedure, Serious Incidents and Specified Weapons) Regulations 2013 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Roseanna Cunningham

S4M-05848 Kenny MacAskill: Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Supplementary, Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 [draft]—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Supplementary, Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Roseanna Cunningham

S4M-05847 Kenny MacAskill: Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 be approved.

Supported by: Roseanna Cunningham

S4M-05845 Sandra White: Hugo Chávez—That the Parliament notes with sadness the death of the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez; believes that President Chávez made a positive transformation to the lives of ordinary Venezuelans by lifting them from poverty and social exclusion; commends what it sees as his role in transforming Latin America into a progressive area and in affirming the sovereignty of its nation states, and sends condolences to his family and the people of Venezuela.

Supported by: John Finnie, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, John Mason, Gordon MacDonald, Willie Coffey, Elaine Smith, Roderick Campbell, Neil Findlay, Christine Grahame, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05844 Neil Findlay: Death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez—That the Parliament is saddened by the death of the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez; notes that President Chávez was in power for 14 years after being democratically elected by the Venezuelan people on four occasions, most recently in October 2012, when he gained 55% of the vote; understands that, by using the revenues from state- owned and state-controlled oil production, his socialist administration has developed programmes that provide health care and education to all Venezuelans; believes that these have improved vastly literacy rates and public health; considers that the reforms introduced by President Chávez addressed historic inequalities and gave a political voice to poor people; believes that, as a result, Venezuela now has the fairest income distribution in Latin America; is encouraged by what it considers was President Chávez’s support for strengthening the links between the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) countries of Latin America and those in the Caribbean on the basis of a relationship founded on mutual respect and cooperation instead of wasteful competition, and believes that the reforms introduced by President Hugo Chávez will continue for years to come.

Supported by: Mary Fee, Iain Gray, John Mason, John Finnie, Patricia Ferguson, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Christine Grahame, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Fiona McLeod*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05843 Christina McKelvie: Lanarkshire Schools Success with 2014 Communities Programme Awards—That the Parliament congratulates Neilsland, Machanhill and Woodside Primary schools in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency on their recent awards from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities Programme; notes that the programme aims to build a legacy of wellbeing before and beyond the Commonwealth Games; understands that these programmes offer opportunities that would be otherwise unavailable to the pupils, and wishes everyone well in whatever sporting or physical activity they take part in.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, George Adam, Anne McTaggart*, Angus MacDonald*, Nigel Don*

S4M-05842 Claudia Beamish: Protecting New Lanark from Inappropriate Development—That the Parliament notes the significance of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at New Lanark to Scotland’s cultural, industrial and natural heritage; believes that it is vital that the integrity of the site and surrounding area should be protected from inappropriate development; understands that, to this end, the site is surrounded by a clearly defined buffer zone that is, for the purposes of planning, considered to be more sensitive to development; further understands that the existence of the buffer zone necessitates the highest scrutiny of planning applications within its boundary but that it does not preclude development taking place; understands that there is a planning application before South Lanarkshire Council for the extension of Hyndford Quarry that would infringe, in part, on the buffer zone; believes that the application has prompted significant opposition from the Save Our Landscapes campaign, highlighting concern on an international level that the hard- won world heritage status of the site must be safeguarded; understands that Historic Scotland has not objected to this application in relation to the buffer zone, although it did so for a previous housing development application due to visual intrusion on the world heritage site; believes that significant questions remain to be answered by the developer, CEMEX, about issues including but not restricted to hydrology, restoration and biodiversity but acknowledges that the developer has worked with consultees such as the Scottish Wildlife Trust to adapt its proposals to address concerns; further believes that the developer must continue to work to address the concerns raised during the application process if it hopes to proceed with its proposals, some of which fall outside the buffer zone; understands that the Scottish Government has issued a notification direction to South Lanarkshire Council requiring the authority to formally notify ministers should it decide to approve the application, and further believes that this is a sensible precaution that adds an additional layer of scrutiny given the national significance of the heritage site.

Supported by: Graeme Pearson, Hanzala Malik, Margaret McCulloch, Iain Gray, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Richard Simpson, Sarah Boyack, Anne McTaggart*, Elaine Murray*

S4M-05841 Annabel Goldie: North Ayrshire Sports Association for the Disabled—That the Parliament recognises the work of the Irvine-based North Ayrshire Sports Association for the Disabled (NASAD); notes that NASAD aims to foster and develop sports and recreational activities among disabled people in North Ayrshire and to promote the aims and objectives of Scottish Disability Sport, to which it is affiliated; notes the range of activities that NASAD offers, which includes swimming, lawn bowls, ten pin bowling, Highland games and events throughout Marymass, and congratulates all of those involved.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Jackson Carlaw, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, John Lamont, Patricia Ferguson, Kevin Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Alex Fergusson, Richard Lyle, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McDougall, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05840 Clare Adamson: The Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship for Writers—That the Parliament laments the passing of Dr Gavin Wallace; considers that Dr Wallace, who passed away in February 2013, was an esteemed teacher, lecturer, critic, journalist, editor, broadcaster and a central figure in the literary activities of both Creative Scotland and the Scottish Arts Council and sends condolences to his family and friends; welcomes the establishment of the Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship, which, it understands, will fund a year-long literary adventure for aspiring writers; commends Creative Scotland and the Association for Scottish Literary Studies for honouring the life of Dr Wallace through the fellowship; encourages writers to take advantage of this opportunity to develop their craft while advancing Dr Wallace’s legacy; believes that the fellowship is a positive addition to Scotland’s resources for artists, and hopes to see the implementation of similarly supportive initiatives in the future.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Liam McArthur, Joan McAlpine, Aileen McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Christina McKelvie, Roderick Campbell, Bob Doris, George Adam, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Angus MacDonald, Nigel Don, Fiona McLeod*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-05837 Colin Beattie: Impact of College Regionalisation on Midlothian— That the Parliament condemns what it considers the scaremongering surrounding regionalisation of Scotland’s colleges; considers that difficult choices have to be made, given the funding cuts to the Scottish budget by the UK Government; welcomes the efforts being made by Edinburgh College to minimise disruption and improve standards of education; notes that Edinburgh College will move its construction and joinery course from its Dalkeith Campus to Granton; is concerned at the difficulties for some students in travelling from Midlothian and East Lothian; notes the free bus service from Dalkeith to Granton being offered by the college; welcomes Edinburgh College’s engineering centre of excellence to Dalkeith and looks forward to continued growth in the engineering sector in Midlothian; notes what it considers the college’s willingness to be sensitive to student needs, and wishes students, staff and Edinburgh College every success.

Supported by: David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Walker, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Christine Grahame, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart

S4M-05836 Maureen Watt: Asda Academy Opportunity for Joseph Robertson Ltd—That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen-based company, Joseph Robertson Ltd, on being selected as one of 35 businesses to take part in the Asda Supplier Development Academy 2013; understands that the academy, which Asda runs in partnership with Scottish Food and Drink and with support from the Scottish Government, will provide Joseph Robertson Ltd with the opportunity to deepen its knowledge and develop meaningful long-term trading relationships with Asda; understands that the 2013 academy follows on from what is considered the success of the 2011 Supplier Development Programme, which saw the 10 participating companies increase their sales by up to 330%; understands that Asda works with nearly 160 local suppliers in Scotland; considers that buying local produce has both health and environmental benefits and provides crucial support to local economies, and wishes Joseph Robertson Ltd every success in this programme and all its future ventures.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Joan McAlpine, Bill Walker, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson

S4M-05834 Tavish Scott: Young Mathematicians are Regional Champions— That the Parliament congratulates the Junior UK Maths Challenge team from Anderson High School (AHS); notes that the team will be heading to the national finals of the UK Mathematical Trust’s Team Maths Challenge following the pupils’ success in their regional event, which took place at the University of Aberdeen, where the S2 pupils, Jack Tait from Tingwall and Fyntan Shaw from Fair Isle, and the S1 pupils, Lois Ross and Louise Cluness, both from Lerwick, defeated teams from 17 schools from across the north of Scotland; notes that the team scored 210 points, which was 11 points ahead of the nearest rivals, Robert Gordon’s College; acknowledges that the pupils will now compete in the finals in London on 17 June 2013; commends AHS on what it considers the school’s high standards of teaching, and wishes the 12 and 13-year-olds all the best when the clever quartet battle it out against the other teams at the finals.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Liam McArthur, Annabelle Ewing, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Iain Gray, John Lamont, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart

S4M-05833 David Torrance: Congratulating PDSA Kirkcaldy Volunteers—That the Parliament congratulates Jim Nolan and Irene Thomson of PDSA Kirkcaldy on winning in their respective categories of Retail Volunteer of the Year and Key Volunteer at PDSA’s annual Volunteers Awards; understands that the judges were impressed by their passion and commitment to the veterinary charity, and considers that winning in two categories is a testament to the work and dedication of the team in Kirkcaldy.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Bob Doris, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05832 Angus MacDonald: New Nature Reserve Created at Kinneil—That the Parliament welcomes the awarding of Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status for Kinneil Nature Reserve, being only the second nature reserve to receive LNR status in the Falkirk Council area; recognises that the reserve is a former colliery site; acknowledges that closure of the pit was considered an economic blow to the community; welcomes its new use as a sanctuary for plant life, wildlife and visitors, and commends the work of Scottish Natural Heritage, Falkirk Council and Friends of Kinneil in what it sees as their relentless efforts to ensure that the plant and wildlife in this area is protected.

Supported by: John Wilson, George Adam, Joan McAlpine, Jean Urquhart, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt

S4M-05831 Joan McAlpine: Neigh Horsemeat in Dumfries and Galloway—That the Parliament welcomes the news that food producers, butchers, independent retailers, farmers’ markets, cafes and retailers in Dumfries and Galloway have joined together, supported by Savour the Flavours, to launch a customer information campaign in response to the horsemeat scandal; understands that the Neigh Horsemeat Here campaign highlights the importance of Dumfries and Galloway as a livestock-rearing region and explains how traceability in Scotland’s meat industry means that butchers and other meat retailers can provide the full history of each piece of meat that they sell; understands that the campaign, which was launched on Facebook and Twitter on 28 February 2013, has already reached nearly 30,000 people, with tweets and Facebook posts shared by businesses, politicians, local people and people further afield demonstrating a commitment to buying quality local meat, and understands that local food retailers have already seen changes in shopping habits over the last few weeks, with local butchers reporting increases in sales of around 20% and traders at Dumfries Farmers’ Market on 3 March reporting busier than usual trading with lots of people attending for the first time.

Supported by: Nigel Don, George Adam, Jean Urquhart, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, Aileen McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05830 Mark Griffin: Usdaw’s Time to Care—That the Parliament congratulates the members and representatives of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) on organising the union’s annual campaign day, which in 2013 seeks to place the spotlight on the issues faced by working parents and carers as a consequence of their caring responsibilities; applauds the campaign, Time to Care, which seeks to make union members aware of their right to unpaid time off work to care for someone: recognises the importance of this issue for Usdaw

members and every Scot in light of studies indicating that each day 500 Scots will take on a caring responsibility and join the one in every eight Scots who are already carers; supports Usdaw’s campaign for the right to paid leave and recognises that unpaid time off work can cause real financial hardship, and accepts the case made by academic studies that it costs three times as much to raise a disabled child and that, therefore, benefits such as disability living allowance and tax credits are particularly important to families with a disabled child.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Drew Smith, Paul Martin, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, David Stewart, John Pentland, Margaret McCulloch, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, James Kelly, Christina McKelvie, Elaine Murray, Margaret McDougall, Duncan McNeil, Sarah Boyack, Nigel Don, John Mason, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05829 Roderick Campbell: World Poetry Day 2013—That the Parliament welcomes the forthcoming 14th annual World Poetry Day on 21 March 2013; understands that the UNESCO-inspired event was adopted in 1999 with the primary objective of supporting linguistic diversity and to offer the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard; appreciates the support that the day offers to poetry to ensure that it remains a fundamental part of modern culture; welcomes the StAnza poetry festival, which will begin on 6 March despite the loss of a venue following what is considered the sad closure of the Byre Theatre in St Andrews; encourages participation from communities throughout Scotland in World Poetry Day and other, more local, events such as the StAnza festival, and hopes that Scotland’s poetic heritage is carried through into future generations.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Helen Eadie, Joan McAlpine, Patricia Ferguson, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Alison McInnes, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Fiona McLeod*, Bob Doris*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05828 Jamie Hepburn: Praise for Postal Workers—That the Parliament praises the work, day in and day out and in all weathers, of Scotland’s postal workers and notes with regret the comments of Willie Rennie, the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, who compared the workers to ―Turkeys voting for Christmas‖ in response to the democratic vote that was taken at the annual meeting of the Scotland No 2 Branch of the Communication Workers Union, which represents 4,000 postal workers, including members who deliver mail to the Parliament, in which it agreed, by a 90% majority, to affiliate to Trade Unions for Independence and to back a Yes vote in the referendum in 2014.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Graeme Dey, Gordon MacDonald, Christina McKelvie, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, Bob Doris, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Nigel Don, Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, George Adam, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, John Mason, Colin Beattie*, Fiona McLeod*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05827 Neil Bibby: RAMH Employability Support—That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work of RAMH’s Employability Support service; notes that the service offers tailored support for people aged from 16 to 64 who are experiencing mental health problems to help them focus on improving and developing their skills and experience to increase opportunities for employment; understands that there is an increasing demand for mental health support, with a significant number of job seeker’s allowance claimants identifying mental health problems as a barrier to employment, and pays tribute to what it considers the dedicated staff and volunteers at RAMH for their continued work to reduce stigma and promote a greater understanding of mental health.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Jayne Baxter, Jean Urquhart, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Colin Keir, Sarah Boyack, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05826 Bill Walker: Bespoke Scottish Tours—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Carnegie Touring, a new tour operator that arranges bespoke holidays and excursions in Fife and further afield in Scotland; understands that, in addition to creating itineraries tailored to the interests and needs of individual visitors, Carnegie Touring also offers a range of excursions such as St Andrews, Home of Golf, The Tranquillity of the Highland Lochs and Mountains, From Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood and In the Footsteps of Andrew Carnegie, and wishes Carnegie Touring well in its aim to help visitors discover significant locations that can sometimes be overlooked in tourism itineraries.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Dey, Chic Brodie, Colin Beattie, Willie Rennie, Colin Keir

S4M-05825 Sandra White: Continued Success for Reach Community Pharmacies—That the Parliament congratulates Reach Pharmacy in Glasgow Kelvin on not only reaching the final of Community Pharmacy Scotland’s annual Scottish Pharmacist Awards but also on winning two awards, for Business Initiative and what is considered the National Pharmacy Association’s much-coveted Health Promotion award; recognises that Reach Pharmacy was nominated for four separate awards - Business Initiative, Health Promotion, Pharmacist of the Future and Pharmacy Manager of the Year; understands that this achievement is of particular note as applications are peer reviewed; considers that this reflects the continued efforts of Reach Pharmacy as it was also shortlisted in four categories in the Scottish Pharmacy Awards (Glasgow) 2012; commends the success of Reach Pharmacy and regards it as a shining example of what community pharmacies can achieve, not least providing NHS pharmacy services as well as health education, and wishes Arvind Salwan, director of the Reach Pharmacy Group, and all the staff every continued success.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Hanzala Malik, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, Christine Grahame, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Bill

Kidd, Maureen Watt, Christina McKelvie, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Anne McTaggart*, Angus MacDonald*

S4M-05824 David Stewart: Scottish Youth Parliament—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on launching its largest ever set of elections, with almost 300 candidates standing for 146 seats; notes that over 84,000 votes were cast in the last election in 2011; welcomes that the youth parliament meets at least three times a year at national sittings, including a sitting in the Scottish Parliament chamber itself; eagerly anticipates the results of the latest round of elections, and acknowledges the benefits of empowering young people across Scotland by getting them involved in the democratic process as well as giving them input to policy and access to decision makers.

Supported by: Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Jayne Baxter, John Mason, John Pentland, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, Stewart Stevenson, Nigel Don, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Iain Gray, Elaine Murray, Angus MacDonald, Tavish Scott, Mary Scanlon, Neil Bibby, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Liam McArthur, Duncan McNeil, Helen Eadie, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Alison McInnes, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05818 Colin Beattie: More Equal Midlothian Week—That the Parliament commends Midlothian Council’s More Equal Midlothian Week, which will run from 4 to 10 March 2013; understands that the programme will feature a whole host of free, informative and fun activities organised by various agencies; notes that arts-related events on equality themes feature prominently in the programme; anticipates what it considers will be the great success of the myriad of workshops ranging from arts and crafts to organised theatrical performances, and supports what it sees as the spirit of More Equal Midlothian Week and Midlothian’s commitment to social equality.

Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Jean Urquhart, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Bob Doris, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05817 Gil Paterson: Best Chippy Chips in Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates the local business and chip shop, Fallones, in Duntocher on winning the Best Chippy Chips in Scotland award; understands that Fallones has been operating since 1928 and has been run by the Deeney family for 30 years; notes that the owners have indicated that there is no secret ingredient, only consistency and good quality potatoes, which it considers is a much welcomed comment that adds to the positive image of the fish and chips industry among Scots and tourists, and wishes the owners, Denis and Patrick Deeney, and their team, every success for the future and hopefully more awards for their long-established business.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Stewart Stevenson, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Kevin Stewart*

S4M-05816 Gil Paterson: Novel Success—That the Parliament congratulates the Milngavie author, Ben Mitchell, on his nomination for the People’s Book Prize; understands that Mr Mitchell’s second novel, The Hurting: The Glasgow Terror, is one of only 12 finalists, selected from over 200, that will be presented at the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers in London on 29 May 2013; considers that Mr Mitchell is another in a growing number of successful authors from Scotland, and wishes him every success at the awards.

Supported by: David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Angus MacDonald, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05815 Gil Paterson: Clydebank College Success—That the Parliament congratulates Clydebank College on what it considers a successful night at the College Development Network’s Marketing Awards 2013 at the Trades Hall in Glasgow; understands that Clydebank College won gold in six categories, promotional literature, market/marketing research, customer experience, events, outstanding team contribution and also the Grand Prix, an award for an outstanding entry that the judges felt merited recognition for the college’s Clydebank Car-nage event, which was designed to highlight the consequences of reckless driving and delivered in partnership with Scotland’s emergency services; understands that the college marketing awards are designed to recognise and celebrate excellent marketing practice in Scotland’s colleges, and wishes Clydebank College and all of Scotland’s colleges who took part in the awards every success in the future.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, George Adam, Nigel Don, Mike MacKenzie, Gordon MacDonald, Colin Keir, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie*, Annabel Goldie*

S4M-05814 Bob Doris: Bodyworks on Tour—That the Parliament welcomes funding for another three years of the exhibition, Bodyworks on Tour; notes that it is run by Glasgow Science Centre in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline; considers that the portable exhibition, complemented by shows and workshops, is a fun and interactive way for people of all ages to learn about their health; understands that, since its launch in 2009, the tour has reached over 230,000 people across Scotland, visiting schools in every local authority area each year; considers this approach to be a more effective way of encouraging healthy living than merely preaching about lifestyle choices, and wishes the project luck for the next three years and beyond.

Supported by: Bill Walker, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Iain Gray, Christina McKelvie, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Patrick Harvie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Duncan McNeil, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Liam McArthur, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Dennis Robertson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05812 Joan McAlpine: Dumfries Curlers Retake World Record—That the Parliament congratulates the 10 curlers from Dumfries who retook the world record for playing the longest continuous match; notes that the record was set at Dumfries Ice Bowl over the weekend of 1 to 3 March 2013 and that the curlers played for 73 hours, 6 minutes and 52 seconds, beating, by 11 hours and 30 minutes, the previous record, which was set by a Canadian rink; considers this to be a fantastic achievement, and welcomes the news that the funds raised will go toward the group’s local curling club in order to further develop the sport in Dumfries and Galloway.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Aileen McLeod, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Stewart Stevenson, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, John Wilson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05811 Mark McDonald: Aberdeen Neonatal Scrapbook, Miracles & Memories—That the Parliament congratulates the Friends of the Special Nursery at Aberdeen Neonatal Unit on the launch of the scrapbook, Miracles & Memories, which brings together pictures and stories from people and families who have experienced the care and support of the unit; believes that the scrapbook will prove to be an invaluable source of hope and comfort for those who have had to deal with premature birth or whose babies require to spend time in the unit, and commends the efforts of Kirsty Mills-Bishop of the Friends of the Special Nursery for her endeavours in pulling together this excellent resource.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Adam Ingram, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Bill Walker, Helen Eadie, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Bob Doris*

S4M-05810 Bill Walker: Eilidh Child Wins Gold in Gothenburg—That the Parliament congratulates Dunfermline Pitreavie Athletics Club member, Eilidh Child, on what it considers to be her magnificent performance at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Gothenburg; understands that Eilidh won gold in the 4 x 400 metres women’s relay and silver in the individual 400 metres women’s race, where she also recorded a personal best, and wishes her every success in her preparations for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Neil Findlay, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05809 Margaret Mitchell: Dyslexia in Engineering—That the Parliament welcomes what it sees as the success of the combined BT and Remploy pilot, Dyslexia in Engineering; understands that the six-week national campaign, which was launched in October 2012 to coincide with Dyslexia Awareness Week, saw 155 BT employees referred to Remploy; notes that the programme covers two areas of BT’s business, Openreach and Operate, and that it aims to support BT employees

who may be experiencing difficulties in their work due to dyslexia; understands that the programme was designed to identify dyslexic traits in BT employees and to offer advice to both staff and line managers on the support available to help individuals with dyslexia in the workplace; further understands that, under the pilot, engineers were initially asked to complete a questionnaire to establish if they showed any dyslexic traits and that those identified were then referred to Remploy, which conducted a further confidential assessment to establish what issues they encountered in their work and what support Remploy could give through the Enable programme, which identifies and implements suitable workplace adjustments, such as work practices and adaptive technologies; further notes that those who did not wish to participate in the Enable programme were given the chance to complete an additional assessment which provided further support and guidance on how to manage dyslexia in the workplace; considers that the pilot highlighted the changing nature of engineering in BT, which it understands was a more manual role previously but now requires making complex notes and using a variety of technologies; considers that the programme appreciates the skills that people with dyslexia have, including high levels of spatial awareness and a visual thinking process, which may benefit them in their work; believes that the programme is an excellent example of collaborative working between BT and Remploy; further believes that it demonstrates a greater understanding and use of the Access to Work Services in delivering this provision to help fit into the company’s support strategy for its staff, and considers that the scheme appreciates the diversity of the workforce and the changing nature of jobs such as engineering and that this model could be used by others to help support those with dyslexia at work.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Elaine Smith, Maureen Watt, John Lamont, Mary Scanlon, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, James Kelly, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05808 Murdo Fraser: University of Stirling Japanese Week—That the Parliament notes that the University of Stirling is holding a Japanese Week in association with the Consulate General of Japan and the Japan Society Scotland, beginning on 19 March 2013; further notes that this will include lectures, a calligraphy workshop with students from Atomi and Waseda Universities in Japan, dance performance and the famous tea ceremony; understands that one of the highlights is a symposium that will explore aspects of Japan’s culture and the past, present and future connections between Scotland and Japan; further notes that 2013 marks the 400th anniversary of the start of diplomatic, trading, scientific and cultural relations between Britain and Japan in 1613; recalls the letter from Tokugawa Ieyasu to King James I in October 1613 that stated "Though separated by ten thousand leagues of clouds and waves, our territories are as it were close to each other"; wishes the University of Stirling every success for its Japanese Week, and looks forward to what it sees as the continued successful educational, trading and cultural links between Scotland and Japan.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jamie McGrigor, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Alex Johnstone, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05807 Margaret Mitchell: Children 1st Campaign—That the Parliament acknowledges the ongoing See. Hear. Speak. Act on sexual abuse campaign by Children 1st to raise awareness of the sexual abuse of children and what action adults can take if they consider a child to be at risk; understands that the campaign aims to encourage everyone to be active in making their community a safe place for children and to acknowledge that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect them; believes that it can be difficult to know what to do if people have concerns about a child and that, in order to help and reassure people, Children 1st has twelve top tips to protect children, which includes contacting Parentline Scotland, a free, confidential helpline operated by Children 1st that offers advice to anyone concerned about a child; believes that it is vital that children understand that they are never to blame for the abuse and that they have adults to whom they can turn for help; understands that sexual abuse can have significant and long-lasting effects on children that last into adulthood and therefore welcomes the abuse and trauma services run by Children 1st to help children and families recover from abuse, and hopes that similar services can be provided across the whole of Scotland.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, John Mason, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Clare Adamson, Christina McKelvie, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, John Lamont, Mary Scanlon, Hanzala Malik, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Alex Johnstone, Patricia Ferguson, Nigel Don, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Graeme Pearson, Alison McInnes, Christine Grahame, Annabel Goldie, Fiona McLeod*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05806 Bill Kidd: Glasgow Warriors are Glasgow with Style—That the Parliament recognises the record-breaking fashion in which Glasgow Warriors went top of the RaboDirect PRO12 league by beating Cardiff Blues 29-13 at Scotstoun; believes that the captain, Al Kellock, and his inspired Warriors are on course to bring a PRO12 semi-final to Scotland for the first time, and wishes the team all the best as it heads toward making history.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Drew Smith, Bill Walker, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05805 Liam McArthur: Fairtrade Orkney—That the Parliament recognises Fairtrade Fortnight from 25 February to 5 March 2013; notes that Westray and Papa Westray achieved fairtrade island status in 2006 and supports efforts across the rest of Orkney to follow suit; welcomes in particular the efforts of the pupils at Kirkwall Grammar School to draw attention not just to the importance of buying fairly traded products, but also to promoting fairer trade between countries; supports the aims of the pupils’ fairtrade awareness day where it understands that they plan to spread the fairtrade message among the public; wishes the pupils well in their fundraising to bring a Fairtrade Ambassador from Global Poverty to Orkney, and commends what it sees as their pro-active, knowledge-seeking attitude to this important issue, under the inspiring guidance of their teacher, Theophilus Ogbhembe.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, John Lamont, George Adam, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Jamie McGrigor, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie, Mary Scanlon, David Stewart, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05804 Patricia Ferguson: Commonwealth Games Legacy Status for Pinkston Paddlesports—That the Parliament notes the awarding of Commonwealth Games Legacy Status to the Pinkston Paddlesports project; understands that work is due to commence on the construction of the water sports facility in north Glasgow in March 2013 and that it will become Scotland’s first competition standard, purpose built, paddlesports centre; welcomes the development of the centre, which will provide a high-level training facility for elite athletes, a water safety and water rescue training resource and will be a community hub providing the opportunity for local people to get out on the water; understands that local youth group leaders have already passed their Level 1 coaching and are all set to ensure that young people from the communities of north Glasgow benefit from this sporting facility, and congratulates the partners involved in the project, including Scottish Canals and the dedicated charitable company, Glasgow Watersports, in obtaining the funding to deliver the facility and securing Commonwealth Games Legacy Status.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Graeme Dey, Helen Eadie, Drew Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Patrick Harvie, Margaret McDougall, Nigel Don, James Kelly, Sarah Boyack

S4M-05804.1 Bob Doris: Commonwealth Games Legacy Status for Pinkston Paddlesports—As an amendment to motion S4M-05804 in the name of Patricia Ferguson (Commonwealth Games Legacy Status for Pinkston Paddlesports), insert at end ", and understands that, following the receipt of £1 million from the Scottish Government and £300,000 from sportscotland among other sources, this funding is well on the way to reaching the target of £2.2 million."

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Nigel Don, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05803 Kevin Stewart: Food Assistance—That the Parliament regrets what it believes is the increased requirement for food assistance from charities in Scotland; believes that what it sees as the UK Government’s flawed welfare reform policies will further stymie efforts to tackle the scourge of poverty in Scotland; commends the efforts of Aberdeen-based charity, Instant Neighbour, which it understands has had to greatly increase its supply of food parcels due to demand; believes that, in 2013, Instant Neighbour is likely to supply 3,700 food parcels compared to 1,400 in 2012, which equates to 33.3 tonnes this year and 12.8 tonnes last year, and considers that it is unacceptable in 2013 that Scots have to make the choice between heating and eating or begging and going hungry.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Chic Brodie, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Patrick Harvie, Christina McKelvie, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Rob Gibson, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Fiona McLeod*, Bob Doris*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05802 John Lamont: SP Energy Networks Investment—That the Parliament welcomes investment in the electricity distribution network in southern and central Scotland by SP Energy Networks, which, it understands, has over the last decade improved network reliability and security of supply to its two million customers in Scotland; understands that the company plans to invest significant sums over the next 10 years to refurbish and rebuild the electricity distribution network, much of which was built several decades ago, and recognises the contribution of SP Energy Networks’ engineers, who, it understands, work hard to restore power to homes and businesses as quickly and as safely as possible, often in very challenging circumstances.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jamie McGrigor, Ruth Davidson, Alex Johnstone, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Helen Eadie, Hanzala Malik, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Mary Scanlon, Mark McDonald, Margaret Mitchell, Maureen Watt, Margaret McDougall, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Anne McTaggart, Bob Doris*

S4M-05801 John Lamont: 25th Anniversary of the Kurdish Genocide —That the Parliament notes that it is nearly 25 years since the massacre of 5,000 civilians in the Kurdish town of Halabja in Northern Iraq on 16 and 17 March 1988 by aerial bombardments of mustard gas and nerve agents; understands that the attack on Halabja constituted one part of the Anfal campaign, a systematic ethnic cleansing programme that took place between 1987 and 1989 under the direct orders of Saddam Hussein and saw the murder of up to 100,000 people; notes that, in 2005, the International Court of Justice in the Hague and, in 2010, the Iraqi Supreme Court ruled that the 1988 attacks on the Kurdish population constituted genocide; considers that, while members cannot begin to understand the suffering that the Kurdish populations endured at the hands of Saddam Hussein’s regime, recognition of the Kurdish genocide and that its perpetrators have been brought to justice will enable the Kurdish people to achieve justice for their considerable loss; formally recognises the genocide against the people of Iraqi Kurdistan, and encourages other parliaments, the EU and the UN to do likewise.

Supported by: Ruth Davidson, Mary Scanlon, Helen Eadie, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jamie McGrigor, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Walker, Michael McMahon, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret Mitchell, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Colin Keir, Hanzala Malik, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05800 Jenny Marra: EHRC Inquiry into Human Trafficking in Scotland— That the Parliament congratulates the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on the publication of its progress report on human trafficking in Scotland subsequent to the recommendations of what is considered its groundbreaking inquiry in December 2011; welcomes the progress since the original inquiry report,

particularly the commitment by ministers to introduce a statutory human trafficking aggravation to Scots criminal law as well as the Human Trafficking Summit in October 2012 and the subsequent Anti-trafficking Progress Group (ATPG); looks forward to the ATPG reporting back on activity on a range of specific action points over the next 18 months, however, considers that, in light of both the EHRC’s recommendations and the most recent evaluation of the UK’s implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, more remains to be done in areas such as a comprehensive review of legislation on human trafficking, better information-sharing between statutory partners, asset recovery and ensuring that victims of human trafficking are identified early, given appropriate support and treated consistently as victims of a profound human rights violation.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Mary Fee, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Malcolm Chisholm, Michael McMahon, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Dave Thompson, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, Drew Smith, Colin Beattie, Lewis Macdonald, Christina McKelvie, Maureen Watt, Graeme Pearson, Sarah Boyack, Alison McInnes, Margaret McDougall, Jean Urquhart, Anne McTaggart*

S4M-05799 Willie Coffey: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon—That the Parliament recognises that 1 March 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Pink Floyd album, Dark Side of the Moon; notes that it topped the Billboard Top LPs and Tapes chart for one week and remained in that chart for 741 weeks from 1973 to 1988; acknowledges that an estimated 50 million copies of the album have been sold, making it not only the band’s most commercially successful release, but also one of the biggest selling ever worldwide; notes that the album’s famous cover, which depicts a triangular prism deflecting a ray of light into a rainbow, has become an iconic image in the music industry and beyond, and believes that the music of Pink Floyd will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, George Adam, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Dave Thompson, Neil Findlay, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05798 Graeme Dey: Ex-service Personnel to be Given New Housing—That the Parliament welcomes the decision for the former Camus House in Carnoustie to be replaced with a care home providing council accommodation for ex-military personnel; welcomes the news that the site will accommodate 12 re-purposed council houses, along with five adapted properties in partnership with the Houses for Heroes charity, and praises the councillors sitting on the neighbourhood services committee for reaching the decision to demolish the existing building in favour of the new project.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Alex Fergusson, Chic Brodie, Mark McDonald, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, George Adam, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Dave Thompson, Alex Johnstone, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05797 Anne McTaggart: 50,811 Applications for Glasgow 2014—That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on attracting a record 50,811 applications from people wanting to be volunteers at this prestigious sporting event; notes that this is greater number than those who applied to be volunteers at the Melbourne 2006 and Manchester 2002 Games; believes that Glasgow 2014 is one of the first major sporting events to allow 16-year-olds to apply to be volunteers; understands that this has resulted in record levels of interest from young people across Scotland; commends the success of the organising committee in encouraging female participation, with 61% of the applications being made by women, and wishes the organisers, and each of the 50,811 potential volunteers, the very best of luck throughout the application process.

Supported by: John Mason, Bill Walker, Chic Brodie, Jackson Carlaw, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Mark McDonald, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Nanette Milne, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Margaret Mitchell, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall

S4M-05796 Dennis Robertson: Big Lottery Fund Award for Lumphanan School —That the Parliament congratulates Lumphanan School on being awarded £2,000 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Communities Programme; understands that the grant will fund a skiing trip to Glenshee for 12 pupils from primary 6 and 7; notes that this project meets the outcome that seeks to encourage more people to take part in sport or physical activity; believes that this project will have a positive impact on the pupils, and considers that it will encourage them, and their community, to stay active.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Jim Hume, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Keir

S4M-05795 Bill Kidd: Scottish Focus in Global Radio Programming—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Global Radio has committed to providing current affairs programming with a Scottish focus; notes Global Radio’s unilateral commitment to producing a 25-minute programme, broadcasting at peak time, dedicated to Scottish politics and current affairs; understands that this is part of an overall effort to enhance plurality and democracy for Scottish radio listeners; considers that this programme would provide an alternative to BBC radio coverage, and hopes that Global Radio’s commitment to Scotland will continue and provide its citizens with relevant information at such an important juncture in its political history.

Supported by: Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Gordon MacDonald, George Adam, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05794 John Mason: Scotland Sets New Commonwealth Games Record Already—That the Parliament warmly welcomes the news that Glasgow 2014 has set a new record for the number of people offering to be volunteers at a commonwealth games, with 50,811 people coming forward to offer their services, which is more than the Melbourne 2006 and Manchester 2002 Games; notes with interest that the organisers have said that 61% of applicants were female and that people applied from across the world, and wishes the organising team and applicants well for the interview process.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Patricia Ferguson, Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret McCulloch, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Christina McKelvie, Neil Findlay, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Drew Smith, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Duncan McNeil, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-05792 Nigel Don: Montrose Long-distance Runner Achieves Goal—That the Parliament congratulates Jamie Flanagan, a long-distance runner from Montrose, on completing his first ultra-marathon, the Ocean Floor Challenge; believes that the 160-mile race is an exceptionally difficult event and notes that Jamie completed it despite tearing his Achilles tendon and experiencing dehydration, and acknowledges that he used the race to raise awareness about Wegener’s granulomatosis, which is a form of vasculitis, a condition he was diagnosed with in 2000.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, John Lamont, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret McCulloch, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir

S4M-05791 Jackie Baillie: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month—That the Parliament recognises that March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month; notes with regret figures from Cancer Research UK suggesting that around 7,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year and that around 4,300 lose their lives, with over 400 of these from Scotland; further notes that ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women in the UK; commends the work of charities such as Target Ovarian Cancer, the Eve Appeal, Ovarian Cancer Action and Ovacome for their work on improving early diagnosis, finding new treatments and supporting women, and highlights the number of ways in which money and awareness can be raised throughout the month of March.

Supported by: Iain Gray, Nigel Don, Mary Scanlon, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, James Kelly, Bill Walker, Margaret McCulloch, Christina McKelvie, Kenneth Gibson, Jim Hume, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Mark McDonald, Drew Smith, John Pentland, Malcolm Chisholm, David Torrance, Aileen McLeod, Graeme Dey, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt,

Graeme Pearson, Jayne Baxter, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon, Annabel Goldie, Margaret McDougall

S4M-05790 Jackie Baillie: Children’s Hospice Association Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) on 21 years of working with families across Scotland; notes that CHAS has worked with over 830 families in that time; commends CHAS for the care and support that it offers Scottish families at its two children’s hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch, and through its CHAS at Home service; thanks all those who have helped fund CHAS’s activities through donations and legacies totalling over £83 million to date, and recognises what it considers the vital work of the 820 volunteers who assist CHAS and for which it was awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award in 2012.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Bill Walker, John Lamont, Mary Fee, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Iain Gray, Mary Scanlon, Alex Fergusson, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, James Kelly, Margaret McCulloch, Michael McMahon, Kenneth Gibson, Jim Hume, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Mark McDonald, Drew Smith, John Pentland, Malcolm Chisholm, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Graeme Pearson, Jayne Baxter, Murdo Fraser, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Siobhan McMahon, Annabel Goldie

S4M-05789# Mary Fee: Using Prisoners’ Assets to Reduce Reoffending—That the Parliament welcomes the decision of the Scottish Prison Service to invest £70,000 in a pilot through-care service in HMP Greenock to tackle reoffending and assist offenders in settling back into their communities; considers that reoffending costs the Scottish economy £3 billion per year; understands that there is no single solution to tackling reoffending; regrets that 61% of prisoners with a sentence of less than one year will reoffend within two years of release, and hopes that using prisoners’ assets to reduce reoffending by engaging the prisoners with their families, by working with their skills, hobbies, employment history and educational outcomes will provide better rehabilitation and educational programmes.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Elaine Murray, Margaret McCulloch, Neil Findlay, Graeme Pearson, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Lyle, Richard Simpson, Jackie Baillie, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Dave Thompson, Duncan McNeil, Maureen Watt, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Margaret McDougall, Colin Keir

S4M-05788 Neil Findlay: British Pipe Band Championships Come to Bathgate— That the Parliament congratulates the West Lothian Highland Games committee on securing the British Pipe Band Championships for Bathgate for three years, starting in 2013; understands that up to 140 bands will take part in the event, which is expected to attract up to 15,000 visitors to West Lothian; believes that this will give the area a much-needed boost, and passes on its congratulations to everyone concerned in securing the event for West Lothian.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Drew Smith, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Elaine Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jayne Baxter, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Keir

S4M-05787 Aileen McLeod: Ladderlimb at the EDGE Awards—That the Parliament notes that Ladderlimb, a company based in New Luce in the south of Scotland, secured a runners-up place at the Scottish EDGE Awards and received an award of £25,000 to support the company with its growth plans; congratulates the inventor, Alistair Taylor of New Luce, on developing a safety aid, which is already award-winning, and wishes Ladderlimb every success in its future development.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Angus MacDonald, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Bob Doris, Roderick Campbell, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-05786 Margaret McCulloch: Growth in Construction Sector Apprentices— That the Parliament welcomes the news that the total number of new apprentices coming into the industry through ConstructionSkills Scotland increased by 15% in 2012 compared with 2011; understands that, over the same period, there was a decrease of 34% in the number of apprenticeship restarts; considers that ConstructionSkills Scotland has been successful in restarting some 80% of redundant apprentices since the recession started, and believes that the work of ConstructionSkills Scotland, during a challenging period for the sector, has helped to ensure that young people continue to be given the support they need to enter into the construction industry.

Supported by: Nigel Don, Sarah Boyack, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Hanzala Malik, Kevin Stewart, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Gordon MacDonald, John Mason, Jackie Baillie, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jayne Baxter, Jean Urquhart

S4M-05727 Helen Eadie: What Price Childhood in Scotland Today?—That the Parliament notes with anger and dismay the sentence of 100 hours community payback for a 19-year-old who, at the age of 16, had sexual intercourse with a 13- year-old, committing an offence under sections 28 and 29 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009; believes that this sentence does not reflect the views of civic Scotland and shows no regard for the protection of young women in Scotland in 2013; understands why the victim’s father is unable to comprehend what it considers such an atrocious sentence that does not even begin to reflect the people’s values and that illustrates well the growing gap between Scotland’s people and the Scottish Government when its policies do not ensure meaningful protection of young people in the community; further expresses concern that the sheriff could not require the offender to be placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register, causing alarm to parents in the local neighbourhoods, and believes that everyone in Scotland needs to have special

concern about Facebook, which it understands was a means of contact between the offender and the young girl concerned.

Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, David Stewart

S4M-05533# Bob Doris: Dr David Livingstone’s Bicentenery—That the Parliament recognises the achievements of the missionary and explorer, Dr David Livingstone, and the bicentenary of his birth; understands that the bicentenary celebrations at his birthplace of Blantyre will build on his legacy; notes that the Scottish Government has contributed £250,000 toward ensuring a sustainable legacy for the celebrations, particularly emphasising the creation of Livingstone exhibitions in Scotland and Malawi, preservation of a shared Malawi-Scottish heritage, development of skills that aid in that preservation and assistance to the Malawi Government to protect its own monuments, historic buildings and heritage; hopes that Livingstone’s legacy can be further strengthened through the funding of a David Livingstone Bicentenary Scholarship Programme, toward which the Scottish Government has already approved £100,000; understands that such a fund would assist academically gifted but underprivileged Malawians to continue to study topics relevant to the Government of Malawi’s growth and development strategy, and understands that Malawi has the lowest rate of university enrolment in the world and that the David Livingstone Bicentenary Scholarship Programme will be of immense help to Malawi and Scotland’s development and the long-term continuation of Livingstone’s legacy.

S4M-05152# Neil Findlay: Lessons from Orgreave—That the Parliament notes with concern the revelations regarding the actions of South Yorkshire Police and the alleged duplication of statements and fabrication of police reports and witness accounts at both Hillsborough and Orgreave; further notes that South Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for investigation, and wonders whether there is a need for concern in relation to arrests and convictions in Lothian and across Scotland during the 1984-85 miner’s strike and as to whether miscarriages of justice took place.

S4M-04411# Jean Urquhart: The Role of Crofting in the Highlands and Islands—That the Parliament understands that there are 18,027 crofts in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland, housing over 33,000 people; considers that crofters play a key role through the production of store animals for the agricultural supply chain and in maintaining land in remote areas; believes that crofts are a valuable source of high-health status animals for larger agricultural food producers; considers the work of crofters to be vital to Scotland’s national food and drink policy and to the continuing success of the sector; understands that most crofters rely on common agricultural policy subsidies to earn a marginal income and that they have to take on second jobs; believes that, by bringing in new inhabitants and because of the economic links that crofters have with the rest of the agricultural sector, crofting has helped maintain population levels in remote communities, considers crofting to be of paramount importance to the environment, food and drink sector and economy, and would welcome the interests of crofters and their communities being championed.

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-05784 Scottish CND If Britain Fired Trident Report (lodged on 28 February 2013) Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Bob Doris, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, George Adam, Colin Keir, John Finnie, Fiona McLeod*, Bruce Crawford*

S4M-05783 Dads Rock 1st Anniversary (lodged on 28 February 2013) Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, George Adam, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McCulloch, Bill Walker, Sarah Boyack, Bob Doris, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Keir

S4M-05782 Paisley Daily Express Bucks Trend for Newspaper Sales (lodged on 28 February 2013) Hanzala Malik, Mary Fee, Bill Walker, Margaret McCulloch, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Lyle, Drew Smith, Hugh Henry, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Annabel Goldie

S4M-05781 The Aiete Declaration (lodged on 28 February 2013) Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Bill Walker, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Jean Urquhart

S4M-05780 North Lanarkshire Pupils Art Collection at Summerlee (lodged on 28 February 2013) Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, James Kelly, Bill Kidd, Michael McMahon, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Elaine Smith, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

S4M-05779 £554,238 for First Step (lodged on 28 February 2013) Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-05778 PAMIS Wins Lottery Funding (lodged on 28 February 2013) Malcolm Chisholm, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-05777 Scandal of Rising Energy Profits, Prices, Salaries and Fuel Poverty (lodged on 28 February 2013) Duncan McNeil, John Mason, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Dave Thompson, John Finnie, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall

S4M-05776 CAMRA Awards for Pubs in the Lothians (lodged on 28 February 2013) Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson

S4M-05775 Well Done the Biff (lodged on 28 February 2013) Bob Doris, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Keir

S4M-05774 Public Sector Pension Reform (lodged on 28 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Keir

S4M-05773 Forth and Clyde Canal App (lodged on 28 February 2013) David Stewart, Sarah Boyack, Angus MacDonald, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Graeme Pearson, Jamie Hepburn, Annabel Goldie

S4M-05772 375th Anniversary of the Signing of the National Covenant (lodged on 28 February 2013) John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Dave Thompson, Christine Grahame

S4M-05771 Impact of the Bedroom Tax on Veterans (lodged on 28 February 2013) Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Colin Keir

S4M-05770 Congratulations to Graeme McNeill, Special Olympics 2013 Participant (lodged on 28 February 2013) Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Keir

S4M-05769 Successful Conclusion to Grangemouth Tanker Drivers Dispute (lodged on 28 February 2013) Sarah Boyack, Elaine Smith R, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05768 Congratulations to Cosmic Flame All-star Cheerleading Academy (lodged on 28 February 2013) Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-05767 Angus Schools Benefit from Lottery Funding (lodged on 28 February 2013) Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-05766 Clackmannanshire Citizen of the Year (lodged on 28 February 2013) Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn

S4M-05764 Endometriosis Awareness Week (lodged on 27 February 2013) Mary Fee, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Pearson, Jayne Baxter, Christine Grahame

S4M-05763 Thomas Guthrie DD (lodged on 27 February 2013) Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson

S4M-05762 Rare Diseases Day (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dennis Robertson, Graeme Pearson, John Finnie, Jayne Baxter, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05761 Big Lottery Fund Scotland Boost for Jura and Lewis (lodged on 27 February 2013) Jamie McGrigor, John Finnie

S4M-05760 Prostate Cancer Awareness (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dennis Robertson, Graeme Pearson, John Finnie, Jayne Baxter, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05759 Tackling the Effects of Child Abuse (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Pearson, John Finnie, Christine Grahame, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05758 Let Scotland’s Voice be Heard (lodged on 27 February 2013) Joan McAlpine, Bob Doris, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir

S4M-05757 Impact of Regionalisation on Colleges in Midlothian (lodged on 27 February 2013) Graeme Pearson

S4M-05756 Coltness High School Sports Hub (lodged on 27 February 2013) Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05755 Debt Advice Partnership (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt

S4M-05754 Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (lodged on 27 February 2013) Bob Doris, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05751 Frazer Robertson and the 4th Annual LINK LGBT Quiz (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dennis Robertson

S4M-05750 Libor Banking Fines to Fund Armed Forces Charity Projects (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir

S4M-05749 Menie Community Photography Project (lodged on 27 February 2013) Malcolm Chisholm

S4M-05747 Congratulations to Scottish EDGE Winners (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir

S4M-05746 Congratulations to Clackmannanshire Council’s Citizen of the Year (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir

S4M-05745 The Big Hospitality Conversation (lodged on 27 February 2013) Dave Thompson

S4M-05744 Dundee Professor Wins MRC Millennium Medal (lodged on 27 February 2013) Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir

S4M-05743 Innovative Vegware Progresses to UK Final (lodged on 26 February 2013) Dennis Robertson

S4M-05741 Second-hand Smoke Risk to Children (lodged on 26 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Margaret McDougall, Sarah Boyack, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05740 Development of Radar (lodged on 26 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Colin Keir

S4M-05739 Protection of Free Personal Care for Older People (lodged on 26 February 2013) Dave Thompson, Colin Keir

S4M-05738 Impact of the Bedroom Tax on Disabled People (lodged on 26 February 2013) Dave Thompson

S4M-05737 Grand Central Savings’ New HomeGuard Account (lodged on 26 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05730 Congratulations to Brave on Winning Best Animation at the 2013 Academy Awards (lodged on 25 February 2013) Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05729 Food for Life Catering Mark (lodged on 25 February 2013) Dave Thompson*

S4M-05726 Congratulations to the Cool Down Crew (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir

S4M-05725 North Ayrshire Council Increases Living Wage (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir

S4M-05724 Real Impact of the Bedroom Tax (lodged on 25 February 2013) Graeme Pearson

S4M-05723 Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05722 Extending Congratulations and Gratitude to Kirkcaldy Maggie’s Active Friends (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir

S4M-05721 Scotland, a Fairtrade Nation (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05720 Scottish Rugby Victory (lodged on 25 February 2013) Margaret McDougall, Colin Keir

S4M-05719 Congratulations to GREC and the Krazy Kat Theatre Company (lodged on 25 February 2013) Bob Doris, Colin Keir

S4M-05718 RNLI Recognition for Arbroath Woman (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05710 Congratulating Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society (lodged on 25 February 2013) Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05709 Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Takes Role in Hollywood Blockbuster, Cloud Atlas (lodged on 22 February 2013) Colin Keir

S4M-05708 Future of Scotland’s Crown Post Offices (lodged on 22 February 2013) Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05707 Making Global Cities Safer for Women and Girls (lodged on 22 February 2013) Margaret McDougall, Jayne Baxter, Colin Keir

S4M-05706 Eating Disorder Awareness Week (lodged on 21 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05705 Respiratory Inhaler Recycling Initiative (lodged on 21 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05704.1 Raasay Crofters’ Association (lodged on 27 February 2013) Colin Keir

S4M-05701 Scottish Women’s Convention Report, Violence against Women in Scotland (lodged on 21 February 2013) Colin Keir, Dave Thompson*

S4M-05695 Informing the Public about Welfare Reform (lodged on 21 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05693 European Victims Week (lodged on 21 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05692 Launch of Barnardo’s Scotland’s Growing Up Project in Dundee (lodged on 21 February 2013) Fiona McLeod, Margaret McDougall

S4M-05689 Mini Moves (lodged on 20 February 2013) Nigel Don

S4M-05681 War Child, 20 Years On (lodged on 20 February 2013) Dave Thompson

S4M-05671 Forestry Commission Developments (lodged on 19 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05670 #Scotlandhour (lodged on 19 February 2013) Jackie Baillie, Jackson Carlaw

S4M-05662 In Recognition of her Courage (lodged on 19 February 2013) John Wilson, Rob Gibson, John Mason, Angus MacDonald*

S4M-05656 Bowel Cancer, Don’t Take a Chance, Take the Test (lodged on 18 February 2013) Margaret McDougall

S4M-05649 Connecting Classrooms from Fife to Malawi (lodged on 15 February 2013) Alex Fergusson

S4M-05646.1 Cash Boost for Pathhead (lodged on 18 February 2013) Nigel Don*

S4M-05625 Social Tourism (lodged on 12 February 2013) Margaret McCulloch, Siobhan McMahon

S4M-05623 Iain Nicolson Recreation Centre (lodged on 11 February 2013) Alison Johnstone

S4M-05607 International Childhood Cancer Day (lodged on 07 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05605 Transition Shetland (lodged on 07 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05603 Wester Ross Business Success (lodged on 07 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05602 Endangered Species and Wild Land Conservation (lodged on 07 February 2013) Jamie McGrigor, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Willie Rennie

S4M-05601 Congratulations to Orkney’s Dr Heddle (lodged on 06 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05597 RNLI and the 60th Anniversary of Fraserburgh Lifeboat Disaster (lodged on 06 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05594 Blacklisting, a Scottish and UK Human Rights Abuse (lodged on 06 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05593 North East Winners of the Scottish Countryside Alliance Awards 2013 (lodged on 06 February 2013) Rhoda Grant

S4M-05554 Out for Independence (lodged on 01 February 2013) Roderick Campbell

S4M-05547 Bicentenary Celebrations of Dr David Livingstone’s Birth (lodged on 01 February 2013) Malcolm Chisholm*

S4M-05482 Beam Me Up (lodged on 25 January 2013) Mark McDonald

S4M-05478 South Queensferry Lifeboat Busiest in Scotland (lodged on 25 January 2013) Mark McDonald

S4M-05409 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (lodged on 18 January 2013) Mark McDonald

S4M-05408 Viking Project Unveiled (lodged on 18 January 2013) Mark McDonald

S4M-05152 Lessons from Orgreave (lodged on 10 December 2012) Elaine Smith, Siobhan McMahon, Jayne Baxter, Richard Simpson*

S4M-05085 Scottish Writers FC Victorious (lodged on 03 December 2012) Rob Gibson

Business Bulletin: Monday 11 March 2013 Section H – New Documents

Committee Reports

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 11 March 2013 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.

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Day 1) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee) 20 March Amendments to ss. 1 – 14, sch. 1 and ss. 15 – 19 should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 15 March with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Budget (Scotland) (No.2) Bill (G) Passed 6 February

Forth Road Bridge Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)) 13 March

High Hedges (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 2 completed 6 March Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Finance)) 27 February

The National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill (P) Preliminary Stage (evidence, lead committee (National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc) Bill)) 12 March

Post-16 Education (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Education and Culture)) 26 February

Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Justice)) 12 March

Water Resources (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed 27 February

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

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 5 March 2013

Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Transfer of Children to Scotland – Effect of Orders made in England and Wales or Northern Ireland) Regulations 2013 [draft] (16 January 2013) (Education and Culture)

Lead committee to report by 19 March 2013

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Amendment Regulations 2013 [draft] (30 January 2013) (Health and Sport)

Lead committee to report by 21 March 2013

Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 [draft] (1 February 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Lead committee to report by 27 March 2013

Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (Incidental Provision and Commencement No. 4) Order 2013 [draft] (7 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Budget (Scotland) Act 2012 Amendment Order 2013 [draft] (7 February 2013) (Finance)

Valuation (Postponement of Revaluation) (Scotland) Order 2013 [draft] (7 February 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Community Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 [draft] (7 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Lead committee to report by 29 March 2013

National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Older and Disabled Persons (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 [draft] (18 February 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 [draft] (18 February 2013) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Investigations Procedure, Serious Incidents and Specified Weapons) Regulations 2013 [draft] (18 February 2013) (Justice)

Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 [draft] (18 February 2013) (Justice)

Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Supplementary, Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 [draft] (18 February 2013) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 23 April 2013

Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 [draft] (27 February 2013) (Parliament)

Welfare Reform (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 [draft] (27 February 2013) (Welfare Reform)

Lead committee to report by 24 April 2013

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 [draft] (28 February 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Negative Instruments

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

Subject to annulment by 12 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 4 March 2013

Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/12) (23 January 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 17 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 11 March 2013

Looked After Children (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/14) (28 January 2013) (Education and Culture)

Tenant Information Packs (Assured Tenancies) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/20) (28 January 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 21 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 18 March 2013

Water Environment (Drinking Water Protected Areas) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/29) (1 February 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 26 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 18 March 2013

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules A1 and 1A) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/31) (6 February 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 27 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 18 March 2013

Non-Domestic Rates (Levying) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/34) (7 February 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/36) (7 February 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/37) (7 February 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/40) (7 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/41) (7 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 28 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2013

Police Service of Scotland Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/35) (8 February 2013) (Justice)

Police Service of Scotland (Promotion) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/39) (8 February 2013) (Justice)

Police Service of Scotland (Police Cadets) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/42) (8 February 2013) (Justice)

Police Service of Scotland (Special Constables) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/43) (8 February 2013) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 29 March 2013 Lead committee to report by 25 March 2013

Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/48) (15 February 2013) (Welfare Reform)

Council Tax Reduction (State Pension Credit) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/49) (15 February 2013) (Welfare Reform)

National Health Service (Scotland) (Injury Benefits) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/52) (18 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 16 April 2013 Lead committee to report by 8 April 2013

Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/53) (20 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Subject to annulment by 18 April 2013 Lead committee to report by 15 April 2013

Electricity (Applications for Consent) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/58) (22 February 2013) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Subject to annulment by 21 April 2013 Lead committee to report by 15 April 2013

Fees in the Registers of Scotland (Consequential Provisions) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/59) (25 February 2013) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/60) (25 February 2013) (Justice)

Police Service of Scotland (Performance) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/61) (25 February 2013) (Justice)

Police Service of Scotland (Senior Officers) (Conduct) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/62) (25 February 2013) (Justice)

Police Appeals Tribunals (Scotland) Rules 2013 (SSI 2013/63) (25 February 2013) (Justice)

Education (School Lunches) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/64) (25 February 2013) (Welfare Reform)

Welfare Reform (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/65) (25 February 2013) (Welfare Reform)

Subject to annulment by 24 April 2013 Lead committee to report by 22 April 2013

Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (East Renfrewshire Council) Designation Order 2013 (SSI 2013/67) (28 February 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (East Renfrewshire Council) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/68) (28 February 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Parking Attendants (Wearing of Uniforms) (East Renfrewshire Council Parking Area) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/69) (28 February 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme and Pension Scheme) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/70) (28 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Teachers’ Superannuation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/71) (28 February 2013) (Education and Culture)

Scottish Police Authority (Provision of Goods and Services) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/73) (28 February 2013) (Justice)

Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/74) (28 February 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Individual Learning Account (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/75) (28 February 2013) (Education and Culture)

Police Service of Scotland (Temporary Service) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/76) (28 February 2013) (Justice)

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/77) (28 February 2013) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Non-Domestic Rates (Enterprise Areas) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/78) (28 February 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Public Transport Users’ Committee for Scotland (Removal of Functions) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/79) (28 February 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Education (Fees, Awards and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/80) (28 February 2013) (Education and Culture)

Food (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/83) (28 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/84) (28 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Sale of Tobacco (Display of Tobacco Products and Prices etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/85) (28 February 2013) (Health and Sport)

Police Federation (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/86) (28 February 2013) (Justice)

Council Tax (Information-sharing in relation to Council Tax Reduction) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/87) (28 February 2013) (Welfare Reform)

Subject to annulment by 30 April 2013 Lead committee to report by 22 April 2013

Police Pensions (Contributions) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/89) (6 March 2013) (Justice)

Tenant Information Packs (Assured Tenancies) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013 (SSI 2013/90) (6 March 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)