BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 185/2015 Monday 14 December 2015

1 Contents

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

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 14 December 2015 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 9 December 2015 Tuesday 15 December 2015

2.00 pm Time for Reflection – The Right Reverend Stephen Robson, Bishop of Dunkeld followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Redesigning Primary Care for Scotland‘s Communities followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business – S4M-14481 Liz Smith: Perth Bid to Become the UK City of Culture 2021 (for text of motion see Section F)

Wednesday 16 December 2015

1.15 pm Members‘ Business – S4M-14515 Alison McInnes: Garioch Home-Start Celebrates 20 Years (for text of motion see Section F)

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Fair Work, Skills and Training; Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners‘ Rights (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 10 December 2015) followed by Ministerial Statement: Draft Budget 2016-17 followed by Stage 1 Debate: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

3 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

6.00 pm Decision Time

Thursday 17 December 2015

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 10 December 2015)

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business – S4M-15046 John Wilson: Syrian Air Strikes (for text of motion see Section F)

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.30 pm Stage 3 Proceedings: Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill (for text of motion S4M-15146 see Section F) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament (Amendment) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

4.30 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 5 January 2016

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

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Wednesday 6 January 2016

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

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

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members‘ Business

Thursday 7 January 2016

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister‘s Questions

12.30 pm Members‘ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

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

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Monday 14 December 2015 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

Justice Committee 15 December 2015 36th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.45 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private. 2. Interception of communications by Police Scotland The Committee will take evidence from— Deputy Chief Constable Neil Richardson, Designated Deputy for the Chief Constable, Police Scotland; John Foley, Chief Executive, Scottish Police Authority; and then from— Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Ian Kernohan, Police Division, and Graeme Waugh, Police Division, Scottish Government. 3. Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Philip Lamont, Criminal Justice Division, Patrick Down, Criminal Justice Division, Ian Fleming, Safer Communities Division, and Catherine Scott, Directorate for Legal Services, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) (Sheriff Appeal Court) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/398). 5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 5 January, the Committee expects to take evidence from the Scottish Government on the Draft Budget 2016-17 and to consider subordinate legislation and current petitions.

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

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 15 December 2015 36th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 10 and 11 in private. 2. Consideration of the work of the Committee during the parliamentary year: The Committee will take evidence from— Joe FitzPatrick, Minister for Parliamentary Business; Paul Cackette, Deputy Solicitor and Head of Group 2, Scottish Government Legal Directorate, Scottish Government. 3. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider correspondence from the Scottish Government on the Bill. 4. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— David Menzies, Director of Insolvency, Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS); Rachel Grant, Member and former Chair of the R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals‘ Scottish Technical Committee. 5. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the draft section 104 Order provided to the Committee and provisions relating to or touching on reserved matters which are restated in the Bill. 6. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the written evidence received on the Bill. 7. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 [draft]. 8. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 10 and Saving Provision) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/406 (C.51)); Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 Amendment) (No. 4) (Protective Expenses Orders) 2015 (SSI 2015/408); Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/409 (C.52)); Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/411 (C.53)); Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/417 (C.54)). 9. Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider correspondence from the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform in response to concerns that the Committee raised over a number of delegated powers within the Bill.

10. Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider further the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1. 11. Consideration of the work of the Committee during the parliamentary year: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier in the meeting. 12. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 5 January, the Committee expects to consider subordinate legislation and will continue to take evidence on the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill.

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

Education and Culture Committee 15 December 2015 32nd Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft Stage 1 report. 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2016-17 (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report to the Finance Committee on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2016-17.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 5 January, the Committee will take evidence on the BBC Charter Renewal.

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

Health and Sport Committee 15 December 2015 35th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private and all future considerations of the themes arising from the oral evidence heard on the Draft Budget Scrutiny 2016-17. 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2016-17: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government‘s Draft Budget 2016-17 from— Julie White, Chief Officer, Integrated Joint Board and Chief Operating Officer, NHS Dumfries and Galloway; David Williams, Chief Officer Designate, Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership;

Elaine Mead, Chief Executive, NHS Highland, Highland Health and Social Care Partnership; Jim Forrest, Director, West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership. 3. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2016-17: The Committee will consider the main themes arising from the oral evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 5 January, the Committee expects to consider the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill and oral evidence on the Draft Budget 2016-17.

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

National Galleries of Scotland Bill Committee 15 December 2015 5th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Sir Alexander Fleming Room (CR3) 1. National Galleries of Scotland Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Consideration Stage.

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

Public Petitions Committee 15 December 2015 22nd Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Consideration of new petitions: The Committee will consider— PE1591 by Catriona MacDonald, on behalf of SOS-NHS, on major redesign of healthcare services in Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross and take evidence from— Catriona MacDonald, Malcolm Henry, and Alan MacRae, SOS-NHS; and will then consider— PE1583 by Lisa Willis on primary school playground supervision and take evidence from— Lisa Willis; Wendy Palmer; and will then consider— PE1585 by Isabel Lennox, on behalf of Flag Up Scotland Jamaica, on Scottish Jamaican relations and take evidence from—

Isabel Lennox, Graham Campbell, and David Pott, Flag Up Scotland Jamaica; and will then consider— PE1588 by Daisy Harris on scanning all pets found on Scottish roads and take evidence from— Daisy Harris; and will then consider— PE1586 by James A Mackie, on behalf of Innes Community Council, on statutory control measures for invasive non-native species; PE1587 by Arthur McFarlane on the Scottish Civic Forum; PE1590 by Nick Pahl, on behalf of the British Acupuncture Council, on licences for acupuncturists. 3. Witness expenses: The Committee will consider a claim under the witness expenses scheme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 12 January, the Committee expects to consider petitions on Group B Strep information and testing, a full review of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, improving youth football in Scotland, a gender neutral Human Papillomavirus vaccination, a permanent solution for the A83, residential care provision for the severely learning disabled, electric shock and vibration collars for animals, pet rabbit welfare, occupational disclosure in trials and sentencing, statutory teaching of LGBTI+ issues, HPV vaccine safety, blue badges for children with Autism and Down‘s Syndrome, adult cerebral palsy services and guidance for Parliament staff on international health treaty standards.

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

Public Audit Committee 16 December 2015 22nd Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2) 1. Section 22 report - The 2013/14 audit of Coatbridge College: governance of severance arrangements (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report on the Auditor General for Scotland report entitled "The 2013/14 audit of Coatbridge College: governance of severance arrangements".

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 January, the Committee expects to take evidence from the Auditor General for Scotland on her report entitled "Health and Social Care Integration" and to consider responses to its report entitled "Report on The 2012/13 audit of North Glasgow College: Governance and financial stewardship".

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 16 December 2015 40th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the Sir Alexander Fleming Room (CR3) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Community Right to Buy(Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/400) and Community Empowerment(Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2016 [draft] from— Aileen McLeod, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Dave Thomson, Head of Community Land Team, and Elizabeth Connell, Solicitor, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: Aileen McLeod (Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) to move— S4M-15152—That the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee recommends that the Community Empowerment(Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2016 [draft] be approved. 4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Seed Potatoes (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/395); Seed Potatoes (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations2015 (SSI 2015/396); Animal By-Products(Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/393); Community Right to Buy (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/400). 5. SRUC - Scotland’s Rural College: The Committee will consider draft correspondence. 6. Work programme and legacy report approach: The Committee will consider its work programme and its approach to its legacy report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 January, the Committee expects to consider the Scottish Government‘s Wildlife Crime in Scotland - 2014 Annual Report, as well as consider a draft report on the Budget 2016/17.

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

Finance Committee 16 December 2015 33rd Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report. 2. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.

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

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 16 December 2015 27th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private. 2. Scottish Water Annual Report and Accounts 2014/15: The Committee will take evidence from— Lady Susan Rice, Chair, Douglas Millican, Chief Executive, Peter Farrer, Chief Operating Officer, and Johanna Dow, Chief Executive - Business Stream, Scottish Water. 3. Forth Road Bridge: The Committee will consider options for an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the recent closure of the Forth Road Bridge. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 6 January, the Committee expects to take evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities on the Scottish Government draft budget 2016-17.

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

European and External Relations Committee 17 December 2015 19th Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.15 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. EU reform and the EU referendum: implications for Scotland: The Committee will take evidence, in a round-table discussion, from— Professor Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union Law, University of Cambridge (via video conference); Michael P Clancy, Director of Law Reform, The Law Society of Scotland; Professor Sir David Edward, former Judge of the European Court of Justice; Professor Adam Lazowski, Westminster Law School, University of Westminster; Dr Tobias Lock, Lecturer in EU Law and Co-Director Europa Institute, School of Law, University of Edinburgh; Dr Cormac Mac Amlaigh, Lecturer in Public Law, University of Edinburgh. 2. Brussels Bulletin: The Committee will consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin.

3. Refugee crisis in the EU The Committee will consider correspondence from the European Commission, UK Government and Scottish Government. 4. EU reform and the EU referendum: implications for Scotland (in private): The Committee will review the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

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 17 December 2015 23rd Meeting, 2015

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Inquiry into committee reform (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report. 2. Code of Conduct (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report and draft Code of Conduct rule changes. 3. Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament (Amendment) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider correspondence.

Proposed future business The next meeting of the Committee will be 14 January.

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 14 December 2015 Section E – Written questions lodged on 11 December 2015

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

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

S4W-28949 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with The Highland Council regarding rerouting the A82, as set out at option 7 in the West Link appraisal document.

S4W-28950 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that future road and roundabout infrastructures around Inverness maximise speed and the throughput of traffic.

S4W-28951Δ Clare Adamson: To ask the Scottish Government when the report by the Commission on Local Tax Reform will be published.

S4W-28953 Malcolm Chisholm: To ask the Scottish Government how many people were reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in each year since 2012-13 for a suspected domestic abuse-related incident, broken down by gender; how many were repeat offenders; how many cases (a) were subsequently marked "no proceedings" and (b) led to a prosecution; how many prosecutions resulted in (i) an acquittal and (ii) a conviction, and how many convictions were dealt with by a (A) community disposal, broken down by the type of disposal and requirement attached and (B) custodial sentence of (1) up to three months, (2) three to six months, (3) six to nine months, (4) nine to 12 months and (5) one year or more.

S4W-28954 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-28719 by Shona Robison on 10 December 2015, on what dates the new IT system for NHS 24 was tested prior to going live and what the results were.

S4W-28955 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-28718 by Shona Robison on 10 December 2015, how much of the money spent on the procurement of the new IT system for NHS 24 was paid to external consultants.

S4W-28956 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-28718 by Shona Robison on 10 December 2015, how much of the additional £41.6 million spent on the procurement of the new IT system for NHS 24 is a direct result of the system failure in October 2015.

S4W-28957 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-28718 by Shona Robison on 10 December 2015, how much it has spent on running the old NHS 24 IT system since the new system failed in October 2015 in addition to the £117.4 million that is being spent on the procurement of the new IT system.

Business Bulletin: Monday 14 December 2015 Section F – Motions and Amendments

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

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

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

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

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

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

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-15166 Graeme Dey: People of Arbroath Donate to the Poppy Appeal— That the Parliament welcomes the £13,135 that was donated by the people of Arbroath to the 2015 Poppy Appeal; notes that the support of local shops, hotels, bars, clubs, banks, businesses, cadet forces and the public has led to this sum being raised; understands that the funds raised in Arbroath, and across Scotland, will be directed toward helping ex-service men and women in need in Scotland, and welcomes the work of Poppyscotland to support those who have risked their lives by serving in the armed forces.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Hanzala Malik*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*

*S4M-15165 Hugh Henry: Positive about Barrhead Regeneration—That the Parliament congratulates the people of Barrhead on the town winning the 2015 Surf Award for Best Practice in Community Regeneration; notes what it sees as the significant efforts made by East Renfrewshire Council to improve facilities in Barrhead; believes that the Barrhead Foundry, the council offices, the health and care centre and the new supermarket have helped to transform the town centre; considers that, once it is built, the new Barrhead High School, will further enhance the area; looks forward to the proposed investment from the City Deal, and believes that everyone in Barrhead should take pride in the positive changes being made.

Supported by: Margaret McDougall*, Annabel Goldie*

*S4M-15164♦ Hugh Henry: Centre of Excellence for Work-related Lung Disorders—That the Parliament believes that there is a significant incidence of asbestos-related disease in Scotland; understands that this is associated with the country‘s industrial heritage, including shipbuilding, heavy engineering and construction in Renfrewshire South and across Scotland; notes the view that the Scottish Government should consider establishing a centre of excellence for work- related lung disorders that could be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and hopes that such a centre could become a world-leading facility in the treatment of such conditions.

Supported by: Neil Bibby*

*S4M-15163 Stewart Maxwell: Barrhead Success at 2015 Surf Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the Barrhead community on the town winning the 2015 Surf Award for Best Practice in Community Regeneration; notes that it was judged as the most improved in the small/medium town category; believes that everyone in the community has worked extremely hard, with the town centre benefitting from £100 million regeneration; notes the investment in the town, which includes the Barrhead Foundry, which is a multi-purpose learning, leisure and business centre, new council offices, a health and care centre and a town centre supermarket; looks forward to what it hopes will be continued improvement, with plans for the further development of retail, business and leisure projects, a new residential area and an upgraded railway station, and wishes Barrhead and its people well for the future.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Annabel Goldie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Graeme Dey*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Hanzala Malik*, James Dornan*, Bill Kidd*, Jackie Baillie*

*S4M-15162 Jackie Baillie: Sister Rita is a Freeman of West Dunbartonshire— That the Parliament congratulates Sister Rita Dawson on being named a Freeman of West Dunbartonshire at a ceremony on 10 December 2015 in Clydebank Town Hall; understands that she received the honour following a unanimous decision by West Dunbartonshire councillors to recognise her enormous contribution to the success of the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in Clydebank; believes that Sister Rita, who has been the hospice‘s Matron/Chief Executive since 1986, has helped raise millions through fundraising that has helped to support the 60-bed institution, including extending the facility and introducing high-dependency beds for older people; thanks her for what it sees as her selfless efforts to ensure the provision of compassionate care to families in the area of all religions and none, and considers this honour an excellent way to celebrate both her work and the 65th anniversary of the hospice.

Supported by: Annabel Goldie*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Neil Findlay*, Bill Kidd*, Patricia Ferguson*, Michael McMahon*, Hanzala Malik*

*S4M-15161 Mark McDonald: Good Luck to Schoolchildren’s Christmas Cracker World Record Attempt—That the Parliament wishes the pupils from Northfield Academy and Manor Park, Bramble Brae, Muirfield, Holy Family RC, Quarryhill, Heathryburn and Westpark Primary schools all the best in their upcoming world record attempt; understands that they have been given permission by the Guinness World Records to attempt to break the world record for the longest cracker chain pull; believes that more than 1,000 pupils and staff will make the bid on the newly-opened 3G pitch at Northfield Academy, and hopes that the group are successful in their attempt, which it sees as a fantastic way to kick-off the festive period.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Roderick Campbell*, James Dornan*, Hanzala Malik*, Bill Kidd*, Jackie Baillie*

*S4M-15160 Jim Eadie: James Gillespie’s High School Named State Secondary School of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates James Gillespie‘s High School on recently being named Scottish State School of the Year by the Sunday Times School Guide; recognises what it considers the school‘s fantastic achievement of 78% of its leavers gaining five National 5s at grades A to C, 59% of pupils leaving with a minimum of five good Highers and 26% attaining Advanced Highers at grade C or above; understands that the school received the award during a time when it was undergoing a period of extensive redevelopment, at a cost of £42.8 million, causing upheaval to staff and pupils; appreciates that this is the second time a school in the Edinburgh Southern constituency has won the award, following Boroughmuir High School‘s success in 2012, and pays tribute to the headteacher, Donald MacDonald, his staff and pupils.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Richard Simpson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Hanzala Malik*, Gordon MacDonald*, Roderick Campbell*, Kenneth Gibson*

*S4M-15159♦ David Stewart: Vancouver Proclamation on Diabetes—That the Parliament supports and commends the Vancouver proclamation signed by more than 60 countries, including Scotland, on 28 November 2015; understands that the declaration noted that the world faces a diabetes pandemic and that this is a growing challenge confronting every government, and further understands that parliamentarians from across the globe demanded that governments prioritise the UN global health targets for diabetes to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment in order to reduce the number of people with diabetes, unnecessary complications and early deaths of those with the condition, including in the Highlands and Islands.

S4M-15158 Roderick Campbell: Awards for All Scotland Funding for North East Fife—That the Parliament congratulates NHS Fife, East Fife Triathlon Club, East Fife Sports Council and Letham Village Hall on being collectively awarded £25,212 worth of Awards for All Scotland funding; understands that NHS Fife will use the funding to buy carpet bowls equipment, East Fife Triathlon Club will offer coached swim, bike and transition sessions, East Fife Sports Council will promote interest and participation in sport and Letham Village Hall will use its grant for rewiring, and welcomes what it considers the important contribution of each organisation to healthcare, sport, and wellbeing in North East Fife.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Claire Baker*, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, James Dornan

S4M-15157 Kenneth Gibson: Renew the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010—That the Parliament notes with concern the decision by the US Congress not to renew the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, which was named after the New York Police Department officer, James Zadroga, who died of a respiratory disease believed to have been contracted when responding to the 11 September 2001 (9/11) attacks on the USA; understands that the Act, which was introduced after years of campaigning, has provided fully-funded healthcare to 9/11 responders who became ill following the courageous work that they carried out in the immediate aftermath of the attacks; believes that, despite claims that the sites at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville were safe, many developed cancers, respiratory and pulmonary diseases as a result of the air pollution that they faced; is aware that the Act was only funded for a five-year period to assess whether there was widespread fraud and to examine the likelihood of a scientific link between the illnesses developed and the conditions at the sites; understands with disappointment that, despite no instances of fraud being found and strong medical evidence to link the sites with subsequent illness, claims will not be renewed and that the final funds allocated in September 2015 will shortly be exhausted; supports the surviving first responders who have travelled to Washington DC to protest about this, and considers that, given the sacrifices that the responders made to their country in its hour of need, the Congress should show support to these brave individuals by renewing and fully-funding the Act.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jean Urquhart, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram

S4M-15156 Liam McArthur: Bronze Age Discovery on Sanday—That the Parliament congratulates the Archaeology Institute at the University of the Highlands

and Islands on what it considers its recent exciting discovery of 14 Bronze Age houses on Sanday in Orkney; notes the significance of the find as potentially one of the largest settlements in the area from that period; believes that the size and scale of this settlement exceed any found before in Orkney; applauds what it sees as the characteristic resilience of staff who are continuing to work at the site despite difficult weather conditions; understands that there is a risk of damage and destruction of the site from coastal erosion, and calls for measures to be put in place to protect this important discovery from further environmental damage.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Dennis Robertson, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Anne McTaggart, Michael Russell, Roderick Campbell, Mary Scanlon, Bill Kidd, Patricia Ferguson, Tavish Scott, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15155 Mark McDonald: Fersands and Fountain Community Project—That the Parliament congratulates the Fersands and Fountain Community Project in Aberdeen on securing a £9,993 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that Awards for All Scotland gives groups the chance to apply for a grant for projects that aim to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need; understands that the group will use the funding to provide activities and a residential break for local young people; considers that the project is a voluntary organisation and charity run by a management committee of local residents who help to deliver a range of invaluable services in the community with the aim of increasing opportunity, improving living standards and lessening the effects of poverty in the areas that it serves, and praises what it sees as the invaluable hard work and commitment of those volunteers involved in the project.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Hanzala Malik, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne

S4M-15154 Mark McDonald: Middlefield Community Project—That the Parliament congratulates the Middlefield Community Project on receiving a £3,580 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that these awards allow groups to apply for a grant for projects that aim to help improve communities and the lives of people most in need; believes that the project provides a variety of invaluable services to people in the Middlefield area of Aberdeen, including a wide range of youth work and initiatives, and understands that the funding will be used to pay for a pilot block of swimming lessons for the group‘s young people.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne

S4M-15153 Mark McDonald: Granite City Flames Basketball Club—That the Parliament congratulates the Granite City Flames Basketball Club on its £8,136 Awards for All grant from sportscotland; notes that Awards for All Scotland gives groups the chance to apply for a grant for projects that aim to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need; understands that the group will use the funding for their youth development programme, with the intention of providing more opportunities and quality sporting events for the community; believes

that the group is committed to the development and empowerment of future leaders and athletes by using basketball as a tool to develop life skills and values and improve health and fitness, and wishes the club and its teams every success in the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne

S4M-15152 Aileen McLeod: Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2016 [draft]—That the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee recommends that the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2016 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Richard Lochhead

S4M-15151 Kevin Stewart: Good Luck to Tillydrone’s Parents for Play Group— That the Parliament commends the people of the Ritchie Place area of Tillydrone for coming together to form the Parents for Play group to campaign for play facilities for their children; understands that the group has been named as a finalist in the Stewart Milne Group‘s Regenerating Urban Back Yards campaign and that if Parents for Play are successful, Stewart Milne Group will allocate resources to help improve the area; notes that the winner will be announced on 18 December 2015; wishes the Tillydrone group the very best of luck in the competition, and hopes that their dreams become a reality.

Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson

S4M-15150 David Torrance: Congratulations to St Andrew’s RC High School— That the Parliament congratulates St Andrew‘s RC High School in Kirkcaldy on receiving £9,240 from Awards for All Scotland; understands that Awards for All Scotland is a joint endeavour by Big Lottery Fund Scotland and sportscotland; believes that the school will use the money to fund a children‘s university programme that will aim to offer the pupils a range of experiences and allow them the chance to develop new interests outside school; sees this as a valuable opportunity for young people to learn and acquire new skills that it believes they will benefit from later on in their lives, and wishes all involved great success in implementing the project.

Supported by: Claire Baker*, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, James Dornan, Roderick Campbell, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart

S4M-15149 David Torrance: Congratulations to Aberhill Primary School—That the Parliament congratulates Aberhill Primary School in Methil on receiving £5,442 from Awards for All Scotland; understands that Awards for All is a joint endeavour by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland and sportscotland that supports community initiatives that encourage people to get together and be more active; believes that the school, which also runs its own outdoor garden, will use the money to fund extracurricular

sport activities; considers that this will positively contribute to the wellbeing of pupils while offering them the possibility to try out different sports, and wishes all of its pupils and staff the best of luck.

Supported by: Claire Baker*, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, James Dornan, Roderick Campbell, Sandra White, Adam Ingram

S4M-15148 Bill Kidd: Awards for All Grants in Glasgow Anniesland—That the Parliament congratulates the Blairdardie Out of School Service (BOSS) and the Whiteinch Centre Ltd on receiving Awards for All grants from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that BOSS received £9,952 to fund two Homework and Healthy Living Co- ordinators; further notes that the Whiteinch Centre Ltd has received £6,650 to fund course materials, a sessional worker and volunteer expenses; understands that Awards for All Scotland is a joint programme between the Big Lottery Fund Scotland and sportscotland that funds projects that help improve the lives of people most in need; thanks the Big Lottery Fund for this opportunity; applauds the Whiteinch Centre Ltd and BOSS for their commitment to their communities, and wishes both groups continued success in the future.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, John Pentland, Sandra White, Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Mark McDonald, James Dornan

S4M-15147 Kevin Stewart: CLAN’s Christmas Cracker—That the Parliament congratulates Cancer Link Aberdeen and North, widely known as CLAN, on the success of its Christmas Cracker event, which raised £83,000; understands that the event, which was held at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre was supported by TOTAL E&P UK and featured dinner, a silent auction and lots of entertainment; considers that CLAN undertakes amazing work helping people with cancer, their families and friends in Aberdeen, the north east and the islands, and hopes that the charity continues to go from strength to strength.

Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson

S4M-15146 Jim Hume: Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that the Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill be passed.

S4M-15145 Anne McTaggart: Awards for All Grants for Glasgow Community Organisations—That the Parliament commends the 31 Glasgow organisations that have received funding from Awards for All Scotland, receiving £236,292 in total; recognises that the organisations plan to use the money to engage the community to provide services that improve lives; notes that Awards for All Scotland gives out grants of between £500 and £10,000 to projects that bring communities together to enjoy a range of activities; understands that it is a partnership by sportscotland and Big Lottery Fund and supports 175 projects across Scotland, sharing over £1,334,000; believes that this recognition of these Glasgow organisations shows the

city‘s dedication to improving the lives of its citizens, and wishes the organisations success for the future.

Supported by: Richard Simpson*, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15144 Margaret Mitchell: Apologies (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that the Apologies (Scotland) Bill be passed.

S4M-15143 Kevin Stewart: Neonicotinoid Ban—That the Parliament commends the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Buglife on the reports that they have joined forces to call for a ban of neonicotinoid pesticides, which harm bees and other pollinators; understands that the groups have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and Environment to call for a permanent ban on the use of three neonicotinoids on outdoor crops and that RSPB Scotland and Butterfly Conservation Scotland have backed this; notes that, in December 2013, the EU introduced a ban that was to be reviewed after two years, and hopes that the Scottish Government will act positively and make the temporary ban into a permanent one.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Hanzala Malik, Alison Johnstone, Alison McInnes, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Christina McKelvie, Rob Gibson, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Angus MacDonald, Dennis Robertson

S4M-15143.1 Alex Fergusson: Neonicotinoid Ban—As an amendment to motion S4M-15143 in the name of Kevin Stewart (Neonicotinoid Ban), insert at end ‗‗but only if robust scientific evidence is presented that supports the need for such a ban‘‘.

Supported by: Annabel Goldie*, Margaret Mitchell*, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Cameron Buchanan, John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor

S4M-15142 Kevin Stewart: Scottish Hockey North District—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Hockey North District on its success in obtaining a £8,880 Awards for All grant from sportscotland; understands that the money will be used to hold taster sessions in nine secondary schools across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and hopes that all the participants will enjoy their hockey training.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne

S4M-15141 Kevin Stewart: Aberdeen University Students’ Association—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen University Students‘ Association (AUSA) on receiving a £9,775 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund, which the group plans to use to fund a series of suicide prevention workshops for university students and staff; commends AUSA for what it considers this vital work, and wishes it all of the best in its endeavours.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Richard Simpson, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell

S4M-15140 Kevin Stewart: Aberdeen Northstars Ice Hockey Club—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen Northstars Ice Hockey Club on receiving a £4,760 Awards for All grant from sportscotland; understands that it will use this to upgrade the scoreboard at the ice rink that it shares with other teams, and wishes everyone at the club all the best for the future.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Liz Smith, Joan McAlpine, Nanette Milne, Roderick Campbell

S4M-15139 Graeme Dey: Awards for All Funding for Angus South—That the Parliament welcomes Awards for All Scotland funding amounting to £16,300 awarded to two groups in the Angus South parliamentary constituency; notes that Murroes Primary School has received a grant of £10,000, which is to be used to purchase outdoor play equipment; understands that Taywood Woodturning Club has been awarded £6,300 to replace lathes and display equipment, and trusts that the items that this funding will allow to be bought will be enjoyed by the pupils at Murroes Primary School and the members of the Taywood Woodturning Club.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Mark McDonald, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram

S4M-15138 Rob Gibson: Accepting .scot Domain, E.ON Falls Down—That the Parliament deplores the reported decision of the energy utility company, E.ON, to refuse the email address of an account holder who wished to log online with a .scot address; questions E.ON‘s reason, that its online accounts system was unable to accept email addresses from the .scot domain; understands that E.ON expects a net income for 2015-16 of €1.4 billion but that it has said that there would be a significant cost and that "there is not enough consumer demand for it to be able to absorb the cost", and encourages large companies that have various strands of business in Scotland to make sure that their customers in Scotland are not discriminated against.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Stewart Maxwell, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Christina McKelvie, Graeme Dey, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, James Dornan, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Michael Russell, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald

S4M-15137 Kevin Stewart: Robert Gordon University Degree Revocation—That the Parliament commends Robert Gordon University and its principal, Ferdinand von Prondzynski, for the decision to revoke Donald Trump‘s honorary degree award because he has made a number of statements that are wholly incompatible with the ethos and values of the university; applauds the decision taken by the First Minister to withdraw Mr Trump‘s membership of the GlobalScot business network because his recent remarks have shown that he is no longer fit to be a business ambassador for

Scotland, and hopes that these decisions will show Mr Trump that his inflammatory language is an anathema in modern Scotland.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Alison McInnes, Colin Beattie, Stewart Stevenson, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Christina McKelvie, Graeme Dey, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Gordon MacDonald, Adam Ingram, Mark McDonald, Michael Russell, Dennis Robertson

S4M-15136 Cara Hilton: Congratulations to Heart and Sound in Dunfermline— That the Parliament congratulates Heart and Sound in Dunfermline on receiving £49,350 in funding from the Big Lottery Fund‘s Young Start fund; understands that this money will be used to develop the group‘s existing community recording studio; welcomes Heart and Sound‘s commitment to nurturing musical creativity in Fife‘s young people; believes that music and the expressive arts are vital to the development of Scotland‘s young people, and wishes the project all the best for the future.

Supported by: Claire Baker*, Liam McArthur*, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Jayne Baxter, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15135 Gordon MacDonald: Lights to Remember—That the Parliament wishes the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh every success for its annual Lights to Remember event on 10 December 2015 at Liberton Kirk, which brings people together to remember special people whom they have lost; believes that the event will be a tribute to lost loved ones, a thank you to Marie Curie staff for the wonderful care that they provide for people at the end of their lives and an important way of raising valuable funds to support the charity‘s vital work; considers that, in Scotland, Marie Curie provides specialist care and emotional support to more than 7,400 people living with a terminal illness, as well as their families, at the end of their lives and following bereavement; understands that, in 2014-15, the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh saw 480 admissions and the Marie Curie Nursing Service carried out over 16,500 hours of community nursing support in the Lothian region, and over 4,000 community nursing visits as well as providing specialist community and day services; further understands that Marie Curie‘s nursing service also supported people in 31 out of 32 local authorities in Scotland and carried out 2,200 visits to people in Edinburgh alone, and supports the charity‘s work to make sure that everyone has the right to palliative care when they need it.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Alison McInnes, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Adam Ingram, Christina McKelvie, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Jackie Baillie, Margaret Mitchell, Hanzala Malik, Christine Grahame, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, Sarah Boyack, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Joan McAlpine

S4M-15134 Alex Salmond: Congratulations to Murdoch Allan—That the Parliament congratulates the Hatton-based bakery, Murdoch Allan, on the extension of its contract with Asda; understands that, due to its popularity, the bakery‘s produce

is now stocked in 47 stores throughout Scotland; believes that it has recruited 10 new employees in the community to deal with the increased production and distribution requirements; understands that it has been supplying products to Asda for over 10 years, and has been supported through the Scottish Supplier Development Academy, which aims to generate new sales for Scotland‘s food and drink businesses; commends what it sees as the hard work of Murdoch Allan and its staff, and wishes the business and its employees all the best for the future.

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

S4M-15133 Christina McKelvie: St Peter’s Primary School, Hamilton—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at St Peter‘s Primary School in Hamilton on it being given a £7,481 Awards for All Scotland grant by the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this will be used to construct an activity trail in the school grounds; notes that Awards for All grants are aimed at projects that are set up to improve communities; believes that opportunities that encourage an active lifestyle should be commended, and wishes all at the school well.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch, Mark McDonald, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, James Dornan, Colin Beattie

S4M-15132 David Torrance: ENABLE Scotland Awarded £49,909—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at ENABLE Scotland (ES) on its award of £49,909 from Young Start, which is part of the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; understands that ES will use most of the award at the Argos Centre in Kirkcaldy to further its projects, which include a peer-education programme that empowers young people with learning difficulties to realise their potential and live a full and independent life; believes that Young Start funds organisations that inspire confidence and connection with older generations and also enterprise in people aged from eight to 24; appreciates that ES was one of only six organisations to win a grant; commends its staff and volunteers, and looks forward to ES enjoying continued success.

Supported by: Claire Baker*, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Roderick Campbell, Mark McDonald, Richard Simpson, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Clare Adamson

S4M-15131 Lewis Macdonald: Cutting Ties with Donald Trump—That the Parliament condemns the comments made by Donald Trump, calling for all Muslims to be banned from entering the United States; welcomes the steps that have been taken to make clear that his comments are repugnant to and rejected by the people of Scotland, including the Scottish Government‘s decision to end his role as a GlobalScot business ambassador, and calls on all public bodies and civic institutions to take whatever steps are necessary to make clear that Donald Trump‘s comments do not represent their views.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Cara Hilton, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Richard Simpson, John Mason, Claudia Beamish, Malcolm Chisholm, Ken Macintosh, Alison McInnes, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, John Finnie, Iain Gray, Graeme Pearson, Patrick Harvie, Margaret McDougall, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15130 Christine Grahame: Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill— That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill.

S4M-15129 Patricia Ferguson: St Roch’s FC on Target—That the Parliament commends St Roch‘s FC for running a weekly homework club for school pupils; notes that Michael Docherty, who is an undergraduate in astrophysics at the University of Glasgow, and his colleagues, Nick Hall and Paul Naidoo, are providing private maths and physics tuition to almost 20 Higher-level pupils every week; recognises the positive impact that football clubs can have on their community through schemes such as this, and wishes the pupils all the very best with their Higher exams in 2016.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15128 Anne McTaggart: Transplantation (Authorisation of Removal of Organs etc.) (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Transplantation (Authorisation of Removal of Organs etc.) (Scotland) Bill.

S4M-15127 John Mason: Mojo—That the Parliament deplores the reported comment by George Osborne that "Britain has got its mojo back" regarding the decision to bomb Syria; notes what it considers the callousness of these comments at a time when the very real human cost of war in Syria is evident for all to see; hopes that Mr Osborne will apologise for what it considers his chauvinistic remarks that trivialise the seriousness and cost of war to everyone involved; notes what it sees as the overwhelming anti-war stance of Scottish MPs, with 97% voting against the bombings, and is certain that Scotland as a whole is not in any rush to receive George Osborne‘s ―mojo‖.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Rob Gibson, John Finnie, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Dave Thompson, Richard Lyle, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart

S4M-15126 Alex Salmond: Congratulations to JG Ross—That the Parliament congratulates the Inverurie-based business, JG Ross, on the extension of its contract with Asda; understands that the bakery employs 320 people in 21 different sites and can now add additional store listings with Asda to its roll of success, which includes being named the 2015 Scottish Retail Baker of the Year; notes that the business, which has a 10-year history with Asda, has been supported through the Scottish Supplier Development Academy, which aims to generate new sales for Scotland‘s food and drink businesses; commends what it sees as the hard work of JG Ross and its staff, and wishes the business and its employees all the best for the future.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Rob Gibson, Nanette Milne, James Dornan, Hanzala Malik, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, David Torrance, Mary Scanlon, Joan McAlpine

S4M-15125 Margaret McCulloch: Addressing Sedentary Behaviour in Older People—That the Parliament notes the findings of the Medical Research Council- funded study led by Glasgow Caledonian University, Seniors - Understanding Sedentary Patterns; welcomes the information and awareness-raising that it offers; further notes with concern evidence of the potential detrimental effects on the health of older people of prolonged sitting; recognises that sedentary behaviour is a pattern of behaviour distinct from inactivity and understands that its effects on health are noticeable even if people meet physical activity recommendations, to the extent that older adults who are sedentary have a 42% increased risk of all-cause mortality and those who are both sedentary and physically inactive, a 127% increased risk; further understands that sedentary behaviour has been linked to frailty and chronic health problems and is also likely to affect function, quality of life and social inclusion; supports the 2011 recommendation by the Chief Medical Officer that all older adults should minimise the amount of time being sedentary for extended periods; encourages professionals in health and social care settings, given reports that one week of bed rest can lead to a reduction in strength of some 20%, to question whether they may be failing to sufficiently encourage and support adequate activity and thus allowing the deconditioning of already frail patients, and welcomes practical advice to older adults on breaking up periods of prolonged sitting, standing upright and moving at intervals, and building into the daily routine opportunities for appropriate activity.

S4M-15124 Anne McTaggart: Glasgow Groups Receive Funding from the Young Start Programme—That the Parliament congratulates Paragon Ensemble Limited and the Parkhead Youth Project in Glasgow on receiving £50,000 and £49,275 respectively from the Big Lottery Fund‘s Young Start grant programme; understands that Paragon Ensemble Limited will use the award to run a music and dance programme to develop confidence, build life skills and form supporting learning partnerships with people aged from six to 20; notes that this programme plans to engage 250 young people in the next two years; recognises the Parkhead Youth Project for its Awe About Me project, which it understands will provide personal development to improve the lives of young people living in the east end of Glasgow; encourages the project‘s work to benefit 70 young people by organising weekly workshops, teambuilding events and trips; commends the Big Lottery Fund‘s Young Start programme, which aims to support projects that create opportunities for people aged from eight to 24; believes that its goal of encouraging confident, healthy, connected and enterprising children can help young people in Scotland realise their full potential, and wishes Paragon Ensemble Limited, the Parkhead Youth Project and the Young Start programme continued success in their endeavour to improve the lives of young people across Scotland.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Cara Hilton, Margaret

McCulloch, James Dornan, John Pentland, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Patricia Ferguson

S4M-15123 Jackie Baillie: Michael McKernan, iwill Campaign National Ambassador—That the Parliament congratulates Michael McKernan from Balloch on having been named an #iwill ambassador under a UK-wide campaign; understands that the campaign aims to promote social action among 10 to 20-year- olds and is coordinated by the charity, Step Up To Serve; further understands that Michael is one of six young people from Scotland to be chosen among the 50 representatives for 2015; recognises that Michael has been involved with the West Dunbartonshire Youth Alliance since 2013 and the Peer Education Group, delivering community safety workshops to more than 3,500 primary 7 pupils on various topics, such as knife crime, road and internet safety and first aid, and wishes Michael every success in his future work.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15122# Christina McKelvie: International Human Rights Day—That the Parliament marks International Human Rights Day and reaffirms its support for the inalienable human rights and fundamental freedoms applicable to all; notes that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 9 December 1948 and that it is the second anniversary of Scotland‘s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP); understands that SNAP is the first such plan in any part of the UK and aims to improve people‘s lives at home and abroad through human rights; recognises that the Human Rights Act 1998 is supported by parties across the Parliament and by the Scottish Government, and considers that human rights is not a reserved area and that any repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998 would require a legislative consent motion to be agreed by the Scottish Parliament.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, John Mason, Dave Thompson, Alison McInnes, Clare Adamson, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, John Finnie, James Dornan, Joan McAlpine

S4M-15120 Anne McTaggart: Celebrating Glasgow’s 27 Modern Language Assistants—That the Parliament commends Bailie Cameron, an Executive Member on Glasgow City Council for Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning, for bringing together the 27 modern language assistants (MLAs) in Glasgow to celebrate their contribution to Glasgow‘s secondary schools; understands that these native French, Spanish, German and Italian speakers help students learn the valuable skill of language through the use of up-to-date songs, news and current affairs; recognises that the meeting will show appreciation and support for these MLAs working to teach both language and culture to pupils in Scotland; recognises the Glasgow 1+2 approach for funding what it considers a commendable effort to promote the beneficial skill of language in secondary and primary schools; considers that Glasgow is at the forefront of language learning, which can lead to improved job

opportunities around the globe, and wishes success to the 27 MLAs in the coming year as they work to help Glasgow‘s youth be the best that they can be.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Drew Smith, David Stewart, Malcolm Chisholm, Liam McArthur, Patricia Ferguson, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15119 John Finnie: Human Rights Day 2015—That the Parliament welcomes 10 December 2015 as International Human Rights Day; notes that the day was established by the UN in 1950 and that, this year, it will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; acknowledges Amnesty International‘s annual Write for Rights campaign, which, it understands, will encourage the people of Scotland to send a message of hope to someone experiencing human rights abuses; believes that the proposals of the UK Government to abolish the Human Rights Act 1998 will lead to a poorer climate for human rights in the UK, and affirms its support for the Act. R

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch, Mark McDonald, Dave Thompson, Alison McInnes, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Drew Smith, Elaine Smith, Christine Grahame, Kevin Stewart, David Stewart, Patrick Harvie, Malcolm Chisholm, John Mason, Jean Urquhart, Hanzala Malik, Joan McAlpine, Michael Russell, John Wilson, Hugh Henry, Cara Hilton

S4M-15118 Jackie Baillie: Age Scotland’s Campaign, No One Should Have No One at Christmas—That the Parliament supports Age Scotland‘s campaign, No one should have no one at Christmas; understands that 40,000 people in Scotland will spend Christmas Day alone and 100,000 older people say that they feel lonely most or all of the time; understands that loneliness and isolation have serious physical and mental health consequences and that the goals of Age Scotland‘s campaign are combatting this through recognising loneliness as a health priority, identifying the best methods for prevention and listening to Scotland‘s older people; welcomes the charity‘s campaign for raising awareness, and agrees with Age Scotland that one in 10 older people feeling lonely most or all of the time is one too many.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch, Richard Simpson, Nigel Don, Dave Thompson, Alison McInnes, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Ken Macintosh, Richard Lyle, Christine Grahame, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Iain Gray, Richard Baker, Hugh Henry, Alex Fergusson, Jackson Carlaw, Cara Hilton, Patricia Ferguson, Mary Scanlon

S4M-15117 Patricia Ferguson: National Postal Workers’ Day, 14 December— That the Parliament notes that 14 December, which it understands is the day on which the greatest volume of items are posted during any year, has been designated National Postal Workers Day; congratulates the CWU trade union on this initiative and notes that an online petition is to be launched on that day in 2015 to support The People‘s Post Campaign; considers this to be an important contribution to the debate around the future of postal services in the UK, the threat of competition and the role

of the postal regulator; urges support for the petition at supportthepeoplespost.co.uk, and wishes all postal workers and their families a peaceful and happy Christmas.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch, Annabel Goldie, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Richard Simpson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Drew Smith, Elaine Smith, Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Jean Urquhart, John Wilson, John Pentland, Cara Hilton, Hugh Henry, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15116♦ Christian Allard: Impact of UK Immigration Bill on Scotland—That the Parliament condemns the passage of the UK Government‘s Immigration Bill in the House of Commons; considers that it will have an impact on devolved areas of responsibility; believes that, by further criminalising and marginalising undocumented workers, the Bill is in danger of driving people further into the hands of unscrupulous employers, risking deepening exploitation; considers with regret that the Bill could lead to increased homelessness and discrimination and will place onerous immigration duties on landlords and other private individuals, including in the North East Scotland region, through provisions on residential tenancies; condemns the powers to remove in-country rights of appeal against Home Office immigration decisions, which it believes will result in families being split up and employment ended simply due to Home Office errors or oversights; condemns the removal of financial support for families with children as a deliberate policy of destitution; opposes any extension or application of this legislation to Scotland without the consent of the Scottish Parliament, and notes calls for the UK Government to rethink what it sees as this injurious legislation and to repeal its provisions to protect human rights of all citizens.

Supported by: James Dornan*, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Angus MacDonald, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Patrick Harvie, Alex Salmond, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Jean Urquhart, John Mason

S4M-15115 Liam McArthur: Trad Award for Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club—That the Parliament congratulates the Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club on having been named Club of the Year at the 2015 Scots Trad Music Awards at the Caird Hall in Dundee; notes that the Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club is one of the Scotland‘s longest established traditional music groups, having been meeting and playing together since the late 1970s; understands that the club welcomes accordionists and fiddlers to play traditional music in an informal and friendly atmosphere each week and performs monthly open night concerts with special guests in the summer months; believes that this recognition of the club is a testament to the vibrant music scene that Orkney has to offer, and wishes the club continuing success for the future.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Tavish Scott, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Dennis Robertson, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, Jamie McGrigor, Mary Scanlon

S4M-15114 John Mason: Welsh Government New Opt-out System Leads the Way—That the Parliament congratulates Wales on the introduction of an opt-out system of organ donation on 1 December 2015; understands that this change in consent could lead to a 25% increase in the number of organs available and that the total number of deceased donors fell by 5% in Wales and 7.5% in Scotland over 2014-15 compared with the previous year; believes that any opt-out system must have strong safeguards in place; notes a recent Ipsos MORI poll that found that 62% of the Scottish population favours an opt-out system over an opt-in system, and hopes that the Welsh system will be successful and can be replicated in Scotland.

Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Dave Thompson, John Pentland, Clare Adamson, Siobhan McMahon, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, John Finnie, Stewart Stevenson, Anne McTaggart, Christina McKelvie, Mark Griffin, Ken Macintosh, Jackie Baillie, Malcolm Chisholm, Patricia Ferguson, Cara Hilton, Michael McMahon, Hugh Henry, Iain Gray, Kenneth Gibson, Jayne Baxter, Graeme Pearson, Rhoda Grant, Drew Smith, Margaret McDougall, Neil Findlay, Liam McArthur

S4M-15112 Kevin Stewart: Strip Donald Trump of his Honorary Degree—That the Parliament calls on Robert Gordon University to strip Donald Trump of his honorary degree; believes that what it considers the inflammatory language used by him in relation to people‘s nationality, religion, race or disabled status has no place in a civilised, democratic society; considers that Robert Gordon University has always welcomed students from all over the world, from every creed and religion and has always offered opportunities for disabled people; believes that an inclusive university cannot afford to be associated with maverick, prejudiced behaviour, and hopes that the university will act quickly to disassociate itself from Mr Trump.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Alison McInnes, Clare Adamson, Alison Johnstone, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Richard Simpson, Christina McKelvie, Neil Findlay, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, John Wilson, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Michael Russell

S4M-15111# Stewart Maxwell: Protecting Children from Harmful Content Online—That the Parliament is concerned about children and vulnerable people accessing potentially harmful content online, including in the West Scotland region; welcomes the announcement that the UK music industry, Vevo and YouTube have agreed that the pilot to age-rate music videos by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) should now be made permanent for videos produced by artists signed to major UK labels and that independent labels will also take part in this voluntary initiative; notes that, according to BBFC-commissioned research, 78% of parents value age ratings on online music videos and 75% would like online channels to link those ratings to parental controls; notes calls for US and other non-UK record labels to voluntarily submit online music videos for classification by the BBFC and also for more online platforms to carry prominent age ratings and content advice for music videos classified by the BBFC and link those age ratings to parental controls; welcomes the decision of Scotland‘s four mobile networks, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone, to place mobile content that would be age-rated 18 or R18 by the BBFC behind access controls and internet filters to restrict access to that content by people under 18, and further notes calls for similar protections to be put in place for public

WiFi and home broadband to ensure consistency of approach in protecting children from harmful content online.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Alison McInnes, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Hanzala Malik, David Torrance, Christina McKelvie, Bill Kidd, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, John Mason, Cara Hilton, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Adam Ingram, Bruce Crawford, Stuart McMillan

S4M-15110 Neil Findlay: Ashwood Foundation Charity Ball—That the Parliament congratulates Ashwood Scotland on raising £3,900 at the foundation‘s Annual Charity Ball, which was held in Whitburn, with all money going to the Friends of Chernobyl‘s Children West Lothian; notes the foundation‘s sponsorship of three children from Belarus affected by radiation at the cost of £1,200 per child, and wishes the Ashwood Foundation well in its support for this humanitarian work.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, David Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie

S4M-15109 John Swinney: Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution— That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, agrees to— (a) any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rule 9.12.3(b) of the Parliament‘s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act, and (b) any charge or payment in relation to which Rule 9.12.4 of the Standing Orders applies arising in consequence of the Act.

S4M-15108 Patrick Harvie: Trump’s Comments—That the Parliament condemns Donald Trump for calling for a ban on Muslim people entering the United States; further condemns reports that his response to the criticism of this announcement was, "I. Don‘t. Care."; rejects his claim that there is great hatred toward Americans by large segments of the Muslim population; expresses solidarity with the Americans at home and abroad, including in Scotland, who reject what it considers his deeply divisive, offensive and ill-informed rhetoric; considers that several of his comments during his campaign to seek nomination as the Republican presidential candidate have been so extreme that they can be compared with fascism; urges Scots and visitors to Scotland to consider boycotting the Scottish hotels and golf courses that Trump owns, and agrees with the White House in its statement that, "we cannot turn against one another by letting this fight be defined as a war between America and Islam."

Supported by: Neil Bibby*, Alison McInnes, Alison Johnstone, Hanzala Malik, Neil Findlay, Malcolm Chisholm, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, John Finnie

S4M-15107 John Pentland: St Brigid’s Sleeping Beauty—That the Parliament congratulates St Brigid‘s Primary School in Newmains, Wishaw, on its production of Sleeping Beauty; notes that it has been highly lauded by audience members; commends the children‘s acting and delivery of what it understands to be a very

funny script, and wishes all the children success as stars in whatever their future careers may be.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Rhoda Grant, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Kevin Stewart, Jayne Baxter, Sandra White, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Michael McMahon, Patricia Ferguson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance

S4M-15106 Jackie Baillie: The Carrick at Cameron House, Best Clubhouse 2015—That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Carrick, which is at Cameron House, Loch Lomond, on winning the Best Clubhouse prize in the 2015 Scottish Golf Tourism awards; understands that its famed 71-par course and top- notch onsite facilities, along with its hard-working team, have helped lead to this well- deserved achievement; congratulates the other finalists in the competition, and praises the Carrick staff on what it sees as their unwavering dedication to friendly service.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, David Stewart

S4M-15105 Jackie Baillie: New Care Home at Crosslet in Dumbarton—That the Parliament welcomes the transformation of Crosslet House in Dumbarton to a new state-of-the-art care home and day centre by early 2017; understands that it will provide accommodation for 84 residents and up to 50 day care centre users; further understands that West Dunbartonshire Council is investing £22 million in two new care homes in the area; considers that the new facility will play an important role in improving the provision of care services for older people, including outdoor activities in a safe and accessible environment, and wishes the project every success.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Elaine Murray, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15099 Iain Gray: Congratulations to Walk with Scott Initiative—That the Parliament notes the Walk with Scott fundraising charity walks organised over the last three years by Scott Glynn a local entertainer from Tranent; understands that the three walks and other associated fundraising events have now raised over £120,000 for a range of local and national charities, including Recharge Tranent, Hearts and Balls Charitable Trust, the Bill McLaren Foundation, Cahonas Scotland, the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and the Teenage Cancer Trust Scotland, and congratulates Scott Glynn and all of the groups, sponsors and individuals across East Lothian who have supported him during what it considers this remarkable fundraising achievement.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, David Stewart, Elaine Murray, Sandra White, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Chic Brodie, Claudia Beamish, John Pentland, Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Graeme Pearson

S4M-15097 Michael McMahon: Reduce Fire Safety Risk—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Regulatory Review Group‘s report on the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005; recognises the work of the group in the production of what it considers such a comprehensive study; calls on all stakeholders to accept the recommendations in the report, in particular those covering the certification by third parties of the competence of fire risk assessors, and requests early implementation of the recommendations by all those to whom responsibility for such falls to ensure better fire safety, increased protection of the public, reduced economic loss from fires and to avoid tragedies such as the deaths at the Rosepark Nursing Home in 2004.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Margaret McCulloch, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Lewis Macdonald, Elaine Murray, Sandra White, Hugh Henry, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Simpson, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Sarah Boyack, Graeme Pearson, Hanzala Malik

S4M-15096 Hugh Henry: Right to Remember Mary Barbour—That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved in the fundraising efforts for a commemorative cairn in Kilbarchan to honour Mary Barbour; notes in particular the efforts of Councillors Derek Bibby and Chris Gilmour in helping to secure the support of Renfrewshire Council; recognises that Mary Barbour was a pioneering political activist who was born in Kilbarchan in 1875, the daughter of a carpet weaver, who also lived in Elderslie and worked as a thread twister for a time before moving to Glasgow and becoming one of the first female councillors in Scotland; understands that Mary organised and led the Glasgow rent strikes in 1915 to help protect vulnerable families from unscrupulous landlords who increased rent prices during the First World War; welcomes what it considers the striking cairn in New Street in Kilbarchan in Mary‘s honour and notes that descendants of Mary were in attendance at its unveiling, and believes that the village will take pride in Mary‘s achievements and will help to keep Mary‘s memory and desire for social justice alive.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Margaret McCulloch, Lewis Macdonald, Elaine Murray, Sandra White, Cara Hilton, Adam Ingram, Jackie Baillie, Malcolm Chisholm, Elaine Smith, Jean Urquhart, John Pentland, Anne McTaggart, Alex Rowley, Drew Smith, Richard Simpson, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Margaret McDougall, Michael Russell, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Paul Martin, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay

S4M-15095 Sandra White: Declaration on Climate Justice—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Human Rights Commission on leading Commonwealth human rights bodies in a call for global climate justice response; acknowledges St Julian‘s Declaration on Climate Justice adopted at the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions calling for a global response to dealing with the consequences of climate change on human rights; understands that the declaration, which is the result of a working group on climate change chaired by the Scottish Human Rights Commission, calls on Commonwealth heads of government to ―prioritise human rights in their discussion, and recognise the links between human rights, climate change and sustainable development‖; believes that this is of particular significance as 45 of the 100 countries classified globally as most vulnerable to climate change are in the Commonwealth, and hopes that Scotland will continue to demonstrate international leadership on the issue of climate justice.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Dave Thompson, Nigel Don, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Graeme Dey, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Christina McKelvie, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson

S4M-15094 Mark McDonald: Cummings Park Community Flat Success at the Aberdeen EcoCity Awards—That the Parliament congratulates Pat Lawrence of Cummings Park Community Flat on being recognised as an individual who works hard and inspires change and improvement in her local community, having been named joint Community Champion at the Aberdeen EcoCity Awards; believes that the EcoCity Awards aim to recognise the contribution to environmental initiatives that enhance the environment and improve quality of life in the community; understands that Pat volunteers in support of Bramble Brae‘s nursery garden, North East Credit Union collection and Andy Cowie‘s church hub and contributes to many more activities at the community flat, including the community garden and the Adopt a Garden project; applauds Pat‘s dedication and hard work in her community, and wishes her all the best for the future.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Nanette Milne, Nigel Don, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson

S4M-15093 Mark McDonald: Brighter Bucksburn Success at the Aberdeen EcoCity Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the Brighter Bucksburn group on its success at the Aberdeen EcoCity Awards, having won the Community Award for Community Groups for making a positive difference to the local environment; believes that the EcoCity Awards aim to recognise the contribution of people and individuals to environmental initiatives that enhance the environment and improve quality of life in the community; understands that Brighter Bucksburn is a joint initiative between Bucksburn and Newshills Community Council and the Beacon Gardening Club, which have planted a number of trees and built a small garden in the area; applauds the hard work of all individuals involved in the project, and wishes them all the best in their future endeavours.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd

S4M-15092 John Lamont: Hawick’s Response to Flood Effort—That the Parliament commends the efforts of all of those involved in the response to the Hawick flood effort, including the Hawick Flood Group, emergency services, volunteers and Scottish Borders Council; notes that, over the weekend of 5-6 December 2015, the town of Hawick and others in the Scottish Borders were subject to some of the worst flooding in decades, with around 700 residents evacuated, homes and businesses flooded and road infrastructure damaged; understands that the response of the town was extraordinary, with many willing to offer help, bedding, clothing, food and drink to those affected by the flooding; believes that this response is indicative of the community spirit of Teries, and calls on the Scottish Government

to do all that it can to accelerate the creation of a flood prevention scheme for Hawick.

Supported by: Annabel Goldie*, Elaine Murray, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Margaret Mitchell, Jim Hume, Tavish Scott, Cameron Buchanan, Mary Scanlon, Jamie McGrigor

S4M-15091 James Dornan: Congratulations to the Rainbow Care Centre—That the Parliament congratulates the Rainbow Care Centre in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency on being awarded £15,000 by the Clothworkers‘ Foundation and a further £4,000 by the St Nicholas Care Fund and understands that this will facilitate the purchase of a new mini bus, which will allow the care centre to continue providing essential services to senior citizens across the south of Glasgow.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Dave Thompson, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Bruce Crawford, Dennis Robertson

S4M-15090 Elaine Murray: Thanks to Dumfries and Galloway’s Major Emergency Team—That the Parliament thanks Dumfries and Galloway‘s Major Emergency Team, which consists of officers from Dumfries and Galloway Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their prompt action over 5-6 December 2015 to alleviate flooding in Dumfries and Annandale and Eskdale and considers that the presence of officers and ―flood pods‖ was of considerable reassurance to residents in affected areas of Dumfriesshire.

Supported by: Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, David Stewart, Lewis Macdonald, Jayne Baxter, Sandra White, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Alex Fergusson, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Tavish Scott, Joan McAlpine, Liam McArthur, Richard Simpson, Kevin Stewart, John Lamont, Sarah Boyack, Iain Gray, Patricia Ferguson, Jim Hume, Graeme Pearson

S4M-15088 Rob Gibson: End-to-End Sailing Record Attempt—That the Parliament sends its best wishes to the skipper, Phil Sharp, and his crew of adventurers, Simon Conway and Alex Alley, in their attempt to set a record time for sailing between Lands‘ End and John O‘Groats; notes that the route will take in the west coast of the British isles and that around 70% of the attempt will be in Scottish waters; considers that this challenge is the perfect warm-up for the 2016 Vendée Globe race; understands that Phil has stated that both the Pentland Firth and the waters of the north-west Atlantic off the west coast will provide excellent training as they are similar to the Southern Ocean, where the globe race will be held; believes that the attempt will show off the wilder elements of Scotland‘s environment and help raise awareness of what the country has to offer, even in the dead of winter; further believes that it will showcase the potential that Scotland‘s tides, winds and waves offer in terms of low-carbon energy potential; hopes that it will lead to more record attempts and spin-off races between Lands‘ End and John O‘Groats, and recognises the support that the attempt has received from many sources, including the Foresight group, Bruichladdich distillery, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Sail Scotland and the Royal Channel Yacht Club in Jersey.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, John Mason, Sandra White, Roderick Campbell, Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, Graeme Dey, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, David Stewart, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram

S4M-15085♦ Neil Findlay: The Need for an Inquiry into Undercover Policing in Scotland—That the Parliament notes the reports about the actions of undercover police officers operating in the National Public Order Intelligence Unit; is concerned about the alleged actions of officers, including Mark Kennedy who, it understands, worked in Scotland on at least 14 occasions, including possibly in Lothian; further understands that Mr Kennedy was authorised to work in Scotland by senior Scottish officers; notes reports that Mr Kennedy formed intimate relationships with unsuspecting female environmental activists over many years in attempts to infiltrate activist groups; believes that the Pitchford inquiry that has been established by the UK Government will provide an opportunity for victims in England and Wales to access information and offer an opportunity for apologies and justice through the courts; understands with concern that such an opportunity will denied to Scots, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to hold a similar inquiry.

Supported by: Elaine Murray, Jean Urquhart, John Pentland, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Smith, Cara Hilton, Richard Simpson, Anne McTaggart, Drew Smith, Hugh Henry, Michael McMahon, Patrick Harvie, David Stewart, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, John Finnie, Patricia Ferguson

S4M-15084 Kevin Stewart: Child Poverty—That the Parliament notes the letter, signed by all four UK children‘s commissioners, to Lord Freud calling for the restoration of a statutory commitment to measure and report on the proportion of children living in child poverty; agrees with the commissioners that poverty has a profound impact on children‘s health, wellbeing and life chances and believes that there should be a robust measure of the number of children growing up in poverty to ensure that the problem is being properly addressed; notes the concern that focus has shifted from household income to worklessness despite nearly two thirds of all children in poverty, a reported 2.4 million children in the UK, living in working families; welcomes the contribution from Tam Baillie, the Children and Young People‘s Commissioner Scotland, Anne Longfield, Children‘s Commissioner for England, Koulla Yiasouma, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, and Sally Holland, Children‘s Commissioner for Wales, and hopes that this contribution is given serious consideration by those debating the Welfare Reform and Work Bill.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, John Mason, Sandra White, Dave Thompson, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Christina McKelvie, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Adam Ingram

S4M-15083 Elaine Murray: Newington Primary Sports School of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates Newington Primary School in Annan on being awarded Sports School of the Year in the Sunday Mail Sports Awards on 5 December 2015; understands that this is the third time the school has been nominated, and

congratulates all pupils, staff and volunteers for their efforts to promote sport throughout the school.

Supported by: Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Sandra White, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, David Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Graeme Pearson, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart

S4M-15082 Lewis Macdonald: Carbon Capture and Storage—That the Parliament regrets the cancellation of the competition for development of a pioneering carbon capture and storage project in the UK; believes that the Peterhead project developed by Shell and Scottish and Southern Energy in north east Scotland was well-placed to win that competition and would have given the UK a world-leading position in the development of gas carbon capture and the reuse of depleted oil and gas reservoirs for carbon storage; commends those involved with the Peterhead project on their work and believes that the UK Government has failed to provide any cogent explanation of its decision to withdraw the opportunity to attract capital grant support; calls on the UK Government to lay out its plans and proposals for future development of carbon capture and storage and to confirm that price support through contracts for difference will remain available for future projects; calls on the Scottish Government to outline what help it can provide to future such projects in Scotland, and urges all those involved in oil and gas extraction from the UK Continental Shelf and in power generation in Scotland to continue to seek ways to take forward similar projects in future.

Supported by: Alison McInnes, Cara Hilton, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Richard Simpson, Liam McArthur, Patricia Ferguson, Anne McTaggart, Sarah Boyack, Malcolm Chisholm, David Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Iain Gray

S4M-15081 Kenneth Gibson: Celebrating Sensory Impaired Support Group in Ayrshire—That the Parliament congratulates the Sensory Impaired Support Group (SISG), a charity based in Ayrshire, following what it considers the excellent news that it has received three years of grant funding of £286,400 from the Big Lottery for its new development project, Improving Participation and Developing Coping Strategies for Older People with Sensory Disability; understands that the new funding will allow SISG to provide a number of services including skills for seeing training, skills for hearing training, participate support groups, community help hubs, a play and learning programme and a public awareness campaign; considers that SISG carries out important work in supporting people with hearing or sight loss in Ayrshire, and wishes the charity well as it takes forward its ambitious new development project.

Supported by: Annabel Goldie*, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Angus MacDonald, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Joan McAlpine

S4M-14481# Liz Smith: Perth Bid to Become the UK City of Culture 2021—That the Parliament welcomes Perth‘s bid to become the 2021 UK City of Culture; believes that it has a thriving arts, cultural and entertainment scene and a unique place in the history of arts and culture in Scotland, including the Perth Festival of the Arts, which was founded in 1972; understands that the bid will include the promotion of projects already in place, such as the Perth Theatre redevelopment and the Mill Street regeneration, as well as other proposals, including the redevelopment of the Perth Museum and Art Gallery and the development of new cultural attractions; believes that it is home to some of Scotland‘s finest collections including the Fergusson Gallery, and wishes Perth and Kinross Council well in taking forward the bid.

S4M-14515# Alison McInnes: Garioch Home-Start Celebrates 20 Years—That the Parliament congratulates Garioch Home-Start on its 20th anniversary; notes that the organisation first opened its doors in the Garioch area of Aberdeenshire in April 1995; further notes that Home-Start is a voluntary organisation that offers support to families facing issues such as rural isolation, disability, illness, multiple birth, post- natal depression and family difficulties; recognises what it considers the importance of such projects to families who are facing such issues; further recognises the need for ongoing one-to-one support, such as is provided by Home-Start to families with young children; congratulates the staff and volunteers of the organisation, and wishes them the very best success in the future.

S4M-15046# John Wilson: Syrian Air Strikes—That the Parliament considers that bombing densely populated areas in Syria, such as the city of Raqqa, will be ineffective in combatting the threat posed by Daesh and will inevitably lead to substantial numbers of civilian casualties; believes that an increase in Western military action in the Middle East will increase the likelihood of radicalisation both at home and abroad; considers that the UK can best offer support to the region through the use of diplomatic services and humanitarian aid, particularly in support of people fleeing the conflict; recognises that bombing will not bring about a peaceful resolution to the horrific situation in Syria; notes the strong feelings expressed across Scotland including in the Central Scotland region on this subject; praises the Don‘t Bomb Syria protests held in Glasgow, Edinburgh and elsewhere across the country in the week beginning 30 November 2015; welcomes that the vast majority of Scottish MPs voted against the UK Government‘s motion, and condemns the decision taken by the UK Parliament to launch air strikes in Syria.

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-15080 Cancellation of Carbon Capture Funding (lodged on 04 December 2015) Alex Salmond, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Jean Urquhart, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Graeme Dey, Nigel Don, Christian Allard, Dave Thompson, Sandra White, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Colin Beattie, Alison McInnes, Clare Adamson, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Richard Lyle, John Finnie*

S4M-15079 Highlands and Islands-based Winners at Green Energy Awards (lodged on 04 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Graeme Dey, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Michael Russell, Sandra White, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, John Finnie*

S4M-15078 Congratulations to Granitehill House (lodged on 04 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15077 Welcoming the Orkney Hydrogen Economic Strategy (lodged on 04 December 2015) Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram, David Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Michael Russell, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Christina McKelvie, Angus MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Dave Thompson, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-15076 SGF Food Aid (lodged on 04 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Christina McKelvie, John Mason, Duncan McNeil, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-15075 Scotland Must Take Risks to Remain a Global Player (lodged on 04 December 2015) David Stewart, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Gil Paterson

S4M-15074 Scottish Forestry Worth almost £1 Billion Annually (lodged on 04 December 2015) David Stewart, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15073 Success for Royston Youth Action (lodged on 04 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, Neil Findlay, David Torrance

S4M-15072 Harlaw Hydro Ltd, Green Energy Award Finalist (lodged on 04 December 2015) John Wilson, Jean Urquhart, George Adam, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson

S4M-15071 Wester Hailes Youth Agency Serving the Community for 35 Years (lodged on 04 December 2015) Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson

S4M-15070 New Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee (lodged on 04 December 2015) Graeme Pearson, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Sandra White, Liam McArthur, David Torrance, Elaine Murray, David Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Alison McInnes, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson

S4M-15069 Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination in Scottish Workplaces (lodged on 04 December 2015) Hanzala Malik, John Pentland, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Simpson, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, Chic Brodie, Cara Hilton, Elaine Murray, Iain Gray, Siobhan McMahon, Alison McInnes, John Wilson, Drew Smith, Lewis Macdonald, Alison Johnstone*, Rhoda Grant*, Hugh Henry*, John Finnie*

S4M-15068 International Volunteer Day, 5 December 2015 (lodged on 04 December 2015) Margaret Mitchell, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, John Mason, Jackson Carlaw, Neil Findlay, Margaret McDougall, Nigel Don, Elaine Murray, Siobhan McMahon, David Torrance, Gil Paterson

S4M-15067 First Annual Disabled People’s Summit in Scotland (lodged on 04 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Dave Thompson, Liam McArthur, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-15066 Congratulations to Beauty Boutique in Kilmarnock (lodged on 04 December 2015) Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15065 Charlie Hebdo (lodged on 04 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, Stewart Maxwell, Nigel Don, Dave Thompson, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-15064 Congratulations to Jodie Gordon (lodged on 03 December 2015) Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15063 Small Business Saturday (lodged on 03 December 2015) Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, John Mason, Jackson Carlaw, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Liam McArthur, Sarah Boyack, Cara Hilton, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson

S4M-15062 Possible Industrial Action in Further Education (lodged on 03 December 2015) Richard Simpson, Hanzala Malik, Iain Gray, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Murray, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Cara Hilton, David Stewart

S4M-15061 Congratulations to the Duthie Park (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-15060 Celebration of the Festival of Chanukah (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Gil Paterson

S4M-15059 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Dave Thompson, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15058 Scottish Rugby National Under-18 Youth League Bowl (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, David Stewart

S4M-15057 City of Glasgow College Number One (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald

S4M-15055 Aberdeen Success at National Outdoor Events Association Awards (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Elaine Murray, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15054 Funding Boost for Tackling Glasgow’s Waste (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Elaine Murray

S4M-15052 Scotland’s Top Butchers (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Nigel Don

S4M-15051 Disaster Chef to Masterchef (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart

S4M-15048 Cardiac Risk in the Young (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, David Stewart, Clare Adamson

S4M-15047 Congratulations to Fire Crew Heroes (lodged on 03 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, David Stewart, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson

S4M-15046 Syrian Air Strikes (lodged on 03 December 2015) Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15044 Congratulating Fundraising Efforts for Tracy’s Tree (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15043 25 Years of the Independent Resource Centre (lodged on 02 December 2015) Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Graeme Dey, James Dornan, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Angus MacDonald, Jackie Baillie, John Wilson, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle

S4M-15042 Rebecca Cottage (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15041 Another Year of Support from the Good Morning Service (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don

S4M-15040 Fairer Fife Commission Report, Fairness Matters (lodged on 02 December 2015) Richard Simpson, Elaine Murray, David Stewart, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15039 Edinburgh Napier University Wins the Queen’s Anniversary Prize (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Elaine Murray, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15038 Injudicious Judicial Comments (lodged on 03 December 2015) Richard Simpson, Elaine Murray, Jean Urquhart, John Wilson, Alison Johnstone, Stuart McMillan

S4M-15037 St Mary’s for All (lodged on 02 December 2015) Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15036 Protecting Frontline Fire and Rescue Services (lodged on 02 December 2015) Sarah Boyack, Rhoda Grant

S4M-15035 Airstrikes on Syria (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie

S4M-15034 Annandale and Eskdale Sports Coaching Success (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Sarah Boyack, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson

S4M-15033 Celebrating 140 Years of Aberlour, Scotland’s Children’s Charity (lodged on 02 December 2015) Nigel Don, Siobhan McMahon, Sarah Boyack, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson, Neil Bibby*

S4M-15032 £10,000 Award for Antonine Wall (lodged on 02 December 2015) Colin Beattie, Annabel Goldie, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15030 Baroness Scotland, First Female Secretary-General of the Commonwealth (lodged on 01 December 2015) Annabel Goldie

S4M-15029 Congratulations to Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Award Winners (lodged on 01 December 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-15028 Duloch Illuminated for Christmas (lodged on 01 December 2015) David Stewart

S4M-15027 GivingTuesday (lodged on 01 December 2015) Dave Thompson, Mark McDonald

S4M-15026 Heat Trust Creates Accountability for Heat Network Companies (lodged on 01 December 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-15024 Delivering Season’s Greetings to Postal Workers (lodged on 01 December 2015) Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15023 Aberdeen Heat and Power Success at VIBES Awards (lodged on 01 December 2015) David Stewart, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15020 Taiwan’s Meaningful Participation in UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (lodged on 01 December 2015) David Stewart

S4M-15019 Angus South Firms Win at the Dundee Architects Awards (lodged on 01 December 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-15016 Tackle Nuisance Calls in Scotland (lodged on 01 December 2015) David Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15015 Supporting Scotland’s Climate Change March (lodged on 01 December 2015) Sarah Boyack, Mark McDonald

S4M-15014 Team GB Celebrate Davis Cup Victory (lodged on 30 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-15013 West Kilbride Wins Best Village in the 2015 Great British High Street Awards (lodged on 30 November 2015) Annabel Goldie, Mark McDonald

S4M-15012 Shetland Superfast Broadband Roll-out (lodged on 30 November 2015) David Stewart, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15010 Instant Neighbour Success at the UK Social Enterprise Awards (lodged on 30 November 2015) David Stewart

S4M-15009 Congratulations to Martin McLeod (lodged on 30 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-15008 Disability History Month (lodged on 30 November 2015) David Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Sarah Boyack, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald

S4M-15007 Neighbourhood Food Collection (lodged on 30 November 2015) Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Bruce Crawford

S4M-15006 Welcoming the Autism Short Breaks Fund (lodged on 30 November 2015) Dave Thompson, Sarah Boyack

S4M-15004 BEMIS Celebrates Scotland’s Winter Festivals 2015-16 (lodged on 30 November 2015) Sarah Boyack, Mark McDonald

S4M-15002 New Premises for Kate’s Kitchen (lodged on 30 November 2015) David Stewart

S4M-15001 World AIDS Day 2015 (lodged on 30 November 2015) Alison Johnstone

S4M-15000 Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Heriot-Watt University (lodged on 30 November 2015) Sarah Boyack, Mark McDonald

S4M-14997 Rutherglen Reformer (lodged on 30 November 2015) David Stewart, Sarah Boyack, Neil Bibby*

S4M-14996 Chauffeurs of Carnoustie (lodged on 30 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14995 Bevis Minter Award 2015 (lodged on 30 November 2015) Colin Beattie

S4M-14994 Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week (lodged on 30 November 2015) Dave Thompson, Sarah Boyack

S4M-14993 DCMS Must Abandon Plans to Remove Gaelic TV Funding (lodged on 30 November 2015) Dave Thompson, Mark McDonald

S4M-14991 Keeping Litter off Streets (lodged on 26 November 2015) Annabel Goldie, Dave Thompson

S4M-14990 16 Days of Action in Aberdeen (lodged on 26 November 2015) Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald

S4M-14988 Workfare Programmes to be Abandoned (lodged on 26 November 2015) Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald

S4M-14987 Entier Ltd Accredited as Investor in Young People (lodged on 26 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14986 Huge Increase in Readership of the Courier and Press and Journal (lodged on 26 November 2015) Colin Beattie, Annabel Goldie

S4M-14982 Congratulations to Ayrshire College (lodged on 26 November 2015) Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald

S4M-14977 Lanarkshire Schools Debating Championship (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14975 Hamilton Gymnastics Club (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14974 Angus Business Awards (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14973 Go4SET Scotland (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14972 Ayrshire College Wins Scottish Qualifications Authority Star Awards (lodged on 25 November 2015) Annabel Goldie

S4M-14969 Free Flu Vaccine (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14965 Alex and Nan McKenzie’s Fundraising Efforts (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14964 Legion d’Honneur Awarded to Jim Glennie from Bridge of Don (lodged on 25 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14954 Electrical Safety at Christmas (lodged on 24 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14953 Welcoming the 12-week Guarantee as it meets Patients’ Expectations (lodged on 24 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14952 Welcome News on Mental Health Waiting Times (lodged on 24 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14951 Finn’s Place Becomes a Strong Advocate for a Fairer Scotland (lodged on 24 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14950 Congratulations to Ayrshire College (lodged on 24 November 2015) Annabel Goldie

S4M-14944 Funding for BBC Scotland (lodged on 24 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14943 Success for Arran Brewery (lodged on 24 November 2015) Annabel Goldie, Mark McDonald

S4M-14941 Scottish Gaelic Awards 2015 (lodged on 24 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14938 Subsea UK Launches New Schools Education Programme (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14937 St Andrew’s Hospice Campaign, Wear Something Scottish (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14935 Ferguson Marine Engineering Receives £1 Million Grant from Scottish Enterprise (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14934 Fire Suppression Systems (lodged on 23 November 2015) Rhoda Grant

S4M-14933 MS Fundraising Success in Memory of Laura McArdle (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14932 Congratulations to Pringle Park on its UK Best Park Nomination (lodged on 23 November 2015) Annabel Goldie

S4M-14931 Congratulations to Disabled Deeside (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14929 Memorial Unveiled to Assynt Crofters’ Leader, Allan Macrae (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14928 North Tourism Business Winners (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14924 Falkirk Herald Business Awards 2015 (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14923 The Robertson Trust Donates over £214,000 to Falkirk District Charities (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14922 Congratulations to St Andrew’s First Aid Training and Supplies Ltd (lodged on 23 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14921 Transgender Day of Remembrance, 20 November (lodged on 20 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14920 Protection of Ayr United Club Badge (lodged on 20 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14919 Congratulations to Gordon’s Fightback (lodged on 20 November 2015) Rob Gibson

S4M-14918 Coalyard Tearooms Proposed Closure (lodged on 20 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14915 175th Anniversary of Andrew Muirhead & Son (lodged on 19 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14914 HGV Driver Shortages in Scotland (lodged on 19 November 2015) Hanzala Malik, Mark McDonald, Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Jean Urquhart

S4M-14910 Laura Burdin, Apprentice of the Year (lodged on 19 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14904 Award for Armadale Farm (lodged on 18 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14902 Improvements in the Early Detection of Lung Cancer (lodged on 18 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14897 European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (lodged on 18 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14896 Congratulations to East Renfrewshire GirlGuiding (lodged on 18 November 2015) Mark McDonald, Neil Bibby*

S4M-14895 Youth Work Changes Lives (lodged on 18 November 2015) Neil Bibby*

S4M-14894 Scottish Towns Week (lodged on 18 November 2015) Neil Bibby*

S4M-14893 Alarming Trussell Trust Foodbank Growth (lodged on 18 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14892 Productive Parents Group, Providing Practical Support for Parents in the Community (lodged on 18 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14891 Raid on the Big Lottery Fund (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14889 Aden Country Park (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14888 Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society Prepares Grace for Annual Consular Corps Dinner (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14887 Congratulations to the Awards Network (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14886 NUS International Students’ Campaign Day of Solidarity (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14883 UNESCO Designation for Shetland Geopark (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14881 European HIV-Hepatitis Testing Week (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14878 Reeltime Music AGM (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14877 Keep Warm in Winter Event (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14876 Mental Health and Smoking (lodged on 17 November 2015) Margaret Mitchell

S4M-14861 Paris Terrorist Attacks (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14860 Congratulations to Young Muirhead Writer (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14858 Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (lodged on 16 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14847 50 Years of the Glasgow Council on Alcohol (lodged on 16 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14841 Duthie Park and Seaton Park, Jewels in Aberdeen’s Crown (lodged on 13 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14840 World Diabetes Day (lodged on 13 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14839 Congratulations to Kidz-U-Nite (lodged on 13 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14837.1 Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Refuelling Station Reaches Milestone (lodged on 17 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14837 Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Refuelling Station Reaches Milestone (lodged on 13 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14836 Holodomor Remembrance Day 2015 (lodged on 13 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14829 The Circus Comes to Muirhouse (lodged on 12 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14824 Action for Children’s 60th Anniversary (lodged on 12 November 2015) Mark McDonald, Neil Bibby*

S4M-14823 Eastwood High School Success at the Kelvingrove Annual Art Competition (lodged on 12 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14822 Sunset Song Film Launch (lodged on 12 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14815 West Burn Lane in St Andrews Wins Best Building Award (lodged on 12 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14812 Harbour Seal Populations on the East Coast of Scotland (lodged on 12 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14810 Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund Helping in Central Scotland (lodged on 11 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14806 The Solway Estuary Haaf-netters (lodged on 11 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14799 John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing, Scottish Haulier of the Year (lodged on 11 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14798 Glasgow Kelvin, Home to the Best Italian Café 2015 (lodged on 11 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14795 Congratulations to Voice Of My Own in the Scottish Borders (lodged on 10 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14793 Designation of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (lodged on 10 November 2015) Jim Hume

S4M-14790 Students of Knightswood Secondary School Don’t Waste Our Future (lodged on 10 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14787 Argo Boxing Club Awarded £1,000 by the FlightPath Fund (lodged on 10 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14780 Honeypot Café in Loanhead, Healthyliving Award Winner (lodged on 10 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14779 Supporting International Child Protection Duties against UK Government Welfare Cuts (lodged on 10 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14777 10 Years of the ScottishPower Energy People Trust (lodged on 10 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14774 Special Gold Award for West of Scotland Laundry (lodged on 09 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14763 £2,500 Raised by Milngavie Memory Walk (lodged on 09 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14759 Pentlands Book Festival, November 2015 (lodged on 06 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14757 Puffins on Red List (lodged on 06 November 2015) David Stewart

S4M-14756 Ayrshire College’s Success at the Herald Society Awards 2015 (lodged on 06 November 2015) Neil Bibby*

S4M-14750 Somewhere (lodged on 05 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14722 New Senior Phase Model at Hermitage Academy (lodged on 04 November 2015) Annabel Goldie

S4M-14704 Calderglen High School Seniors Working in the Community (lodged on 03 November 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14678 Reinstatement of the Edinburgh South Suburban Railway (lodged on 30 October 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14648 The Glover Scottish-Japanese Fusion Whisky (lodged on 29 October 2015) David Stewart

S4M-14598 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, November 2015 (lodged on 26 October 2015) Alison Johnstone

S4M-14524 Commitment to Women’s Reproductive Rights (lodged on 15 October 2015) Jim Hume

S4M-14357 Scottish Women’s Aid Project to Document 40 Years of Service to Society (lodged on 23 September 2015) David Stewart

S4M-14305 Congratulations to the 2015 Beautiful Fife Award Winners (lodged on 17 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14287 Comparing Apples with Pears, and even Plums (lodged on 16 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14282 Recognising the Work of the Corstorphine Dementia Project (lodged on 16 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14281 Scotland Named the Best Cruising Ground of the Year (lodged on 16 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14279 Awards for All Funding for Colliston and Friockheim Primary Schools (lodged on 16 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14275 EU Funds Aquamarine Wave Oyster (lodged on 16 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14268 Congratulations to the Royal British Legion Scotland Methilhill Women’s Section (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14264 Well Done, Scott (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14262 Scotland’s Colleges Help Drive the National Economy (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14260 UK Government Admits Submarine Caused Collision (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14258 Congratulations to Kinghorn in Bloom (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14257 Carnoustie Awarded the Best Kept War Memorial Title (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14256 Gas Safety Week 2015 (lodged on 15 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14248 Drumpellier Allotments Society Raises Money for Macmillan Cancer Support (lodged on 14 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14242 Welcoming the Response in North East Fife to the Refugee Crisis (lodged on 14 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14241 Oban Communities Trust Wins Rural Innovators Award (lodged on 14 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14240 Col-Glen Shinty Club Wins South Division Two Title (lodged on 14 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14239 Angus South Winners at the Beautiful Scotland Awards (lodged on 11 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14237 Wick Groats FC Success (lodged on 11 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14235 Coffee and Cake in East Kilbride, Macmillan Cancer Support (lodged on 11 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14225 Electric Theatre Wins Spirit of the Fringe (lodged on 11 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14224 Joe Lafferty from Kirkcaldy Wins Child of Achievement Award (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14222 Celtic Renewables to Build World’s First Whisky Residue Biofuel Plant (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14221 Congratulations to the Men and Boys Eating and Exercise Disorders Service (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14217 ChooseLife Ninth Annual Suicide Prevention Five-a-side Tournament (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14216 Rabbit Braes Named Best Community Initiative at Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14215 Opening of the Milton Memorial and Community Gardens (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14213 Crime Figures at Lowest Level Since 1970 (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14212 Mike Keane from Kirkcaldy Named National Coach and Performance Director of Boxing Scotland (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14210 Andrew Kirk, Scottish Craft Butcher’s Steak Pie Evaluation Winner (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14203 Ardenglen Housing Association Celebrates with ASDA Foundation’s 50th Birthday Community Grants (lodged on 10 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14196 £7 Million Milestone for New Arts Sponsorship (lodged on 09 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14149 Young People Encouraged to Register to Vote (lodged on 04 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14148 ScotRail’s Modernisation of Trains (lodged on 04 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14143 Greenock Morton FC in the Same League as Manchester United (lodged on 04 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14129 Work Begins on the Cupar Community Sports Hub (lodged on 02 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14125 Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2016 (lodged on 02 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14120 Neglect of Eastfield Park (lodged on 02 September 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14091 Aberdeen’s William Wallace Commemoration Ceremony (lodged on 31 August 2015) Mark McDonald

S4M-14061 Vandalised Hermitage Horticulture Garden Receives Support for Repairs (lodged on 31 August 2015) Mark McDonald

Business Bulletin: Monday 14 December 2015 Section G – Bills

New amendments to Bills lodged on 11 December 2015

Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2

After section 31

Maureen Watt

1 After section 31, insert—

PROVISION OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Duty to provide or secure communication equipment After section 46 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, insert— “46A Provision of communication equipment The Scottish Ministers must, to such extent as they consider necessary to meet all reasonable requirements, provide or secure the provision of— (a) communication equipment, and (b) support in using that equipment, to any person who has lost their voice or has difficulty speaking.”.>

Business Bulletin: Monday 14 December 2015 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Affirmative instruments

The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 11 December 2015 and are subject to the affirmative procedure—

Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial (No. 2) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/423) laid under section 14(5)(b) of the Convention Rights (Compliance) (Scotland) Act 2001

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2016 [draft] laid under section 10(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Negative instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 11 December 2015 and is subject to the negative procedure—

Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/420) laid under section 135(3) of the Transport Act 1985

Laid only instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 11 December 2015 and is not subject to any parliamentary procedure—

Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2015 (SSI 2015/422 (C.55)) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010