BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 119/2013 Monday 26 August 2013
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Portfolio Questions 4 September 2013 and General Questions 5 September 2013 Members are advised that the deadline for submitting names for Portfolio Questions on 4 September and General Questions on 5 September is 12 noon today. Portfolio questions will be Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth.
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The sections which appear in today’s Business Bulletin are in bold
Section A: Today’s Business - Meetings of Committees - Meeting of the Parliament Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions - Questions selected for First Minister’s Questions - Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer Section F: Motions and Amendments Section G: Bills - New Bills introduced - New amendments to Bills - Members’ Bills proposals Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published Section I: Petitions – new public petitions Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation
Section K: Corrections to the Official Report
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Business Bulletin: Monday 26 August 2013 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 26 June 2013 Tuesday 3 September 2013 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 4 September 2013 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 5 September 2013 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
3 2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 10 September 2013 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 11 September 2013 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Rural Affairs and the Environment; Justice and the Law Officers followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 12 September 2013 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Business
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Business Bulletin: Monday 26 August 2013 Section E – Written questions lodged from 19 to 23 August 2013
Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.
Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".
S4W-16742 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government how it will implement the two-year moratorium on the use of neonicotinoids that will begin on 1 December 2013, and what advice is it giving to farmers regarding the use of pesticides for the protection of crops from that date.
S4W-16743 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government how many commercially-reared bumblebee colonies are imported annually and what steps are taken to prevent the spread of any disease from them to wild bumblebees and honeybees.
S4W-16760 Nanette Milne: To ask the Scottish Government how many skin cancer specialist nurses each NHS board has (a) employed and (b) appointed in each year since 1999.
S4W-16762 Nanette Milne: To ask the Scottish Government what resources it provides to help with the appointment of skin cancer specialist nurses.
S4W-16763 Marco Biagi: To ask the Scottish Government what role Transport Scotland had in drawing up the 15-year financial projection for the Edinburgh tram project that was published by City of Edinburgh Council on 16 August 2013.
S4W-16764 Marco Biagi: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Edinburgh tram project should continue to have a positive benefit-to-cost ratio.
S4W-16765 Marco Biagi: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of it being one of the conditions that it set in order to provide funding for it, how it will monitor the benefit-to-cost ratio of the Edinburgh tram project.
S4W-16766 Marco Biagi: To ask the Scottish Government what role Transport Scotland will have with the operation of the proposed Transport for Edinburgh arms- length company.
S4W-16767 Kenneth Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of a recent report by the Institute of Economic Affairs suggesting that the High Speed Rail 2 network from London to Birmingham and Manchester could cost £80 billion, what benefits it expects that this investment will bring to Scotland’s (a)
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people and (b) economy and what estimate it has made of what share of the cost will be met by Scotland’s taxpayers.
S4W-16768 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings ministers have had with representatives of Commonwealth nations in each year since 2007 and, in light of the assertion in Scotland’s International Framework that it ―will have ongoing dialogue with states at Ministerial and official level, raising human rights where appropriate in a diplomatic and culturally sensitive fashion‖, at which meetings were the rights of LGBT people in these countries discussed, broken down by country.
S4W-16770 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Government how many visits ministers have made to Commonwealth nations in each year since 2007 and, in light of the assertion in Scotland’s International Framework that ―…Scotland has a strong and enduring commitment to securing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental human rights across the world. We would expect all states to comply with international and human rights law, and condemn human rights abuses wherever they occur‖, on which visits it held meetings with groups that represent LGBT people, broken down by country.
S4W-16774 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Government what information it will issue to residents of park homes regarding the changes to their rights arising from the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment of Schedule1) (Scotland) Order 2013.
S4W-16775 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding the use of electronic shock collars on (a) dogs and (b) other animals.
S4W-16776 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the findings of the report by the universities of Bristol and Lincoln, Studies to assess the effect of pet training aids, specifically remote static pulse systems, on the welfare of domestic dogs.
S4W-16778 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the provision of public sector contracts to faith organisations for which job applicants are required to hold specific beliefs that are determined as an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
S4W-16779 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its annual report on wildlife crime for 2012.
S4W-16780 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government whether school leavers who have been offered (a) higher and (b) further education places in 2013-14 are eligible for training opportunities through the Employability Fund before commencing their studies and, if so, whether the training providers can subsequently claim progression payments when the courses start.
S4W-16783 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what the regulatory regime is for (a) offshore and (b) onshore underground coal gasification; what the licensing arrangements are; which body issues licences and how many have been issued, broken down by region.
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S4W-16785 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Cluff Natural Resources regarding underground coal gasification.
S4W-16787 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government how underground coal gasification fits into its energy strategy.
S4W-16788 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government how much money has been allocated for the (a) maintenance and (b) upgrade of trunk roads in each year since 2007, also broken down by road.
S4W-16790 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-15500 by Richard Lochhead on 14 June 2013, in light of figures from the National Fallen Stock Company suggesting that, in the last year, there has been a 50% increase in fallen stock recorded on farms in Scotland, what additional measures and resources it will deploy.
S4W-16791 James Kelly: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-16718 by Fiona Hyslop on 15 August 2013, whether it will provide a breakdown of the costs associated with the trip.
S4W-16792 Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities regarding the provision of support for parents with learning difficulties.
S4W-16793 Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether local authorities should seek the views of looked-after children regarding their ongoing care.
S4W-16794 Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government whether local authorities are required to ensure the provision of appropriate advocacy for looked- after children when discussing their ongoing care.
S4W-16795 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its plans for improvements to Argyll Ferries.
S4W-16796 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government which accident and emergency units have consultant cover for at least 18 hours every day.
S4W-16797 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government which accident and emergency units have (a) community psychiatric and (b) mental health nurses to help patients with (i) mental health problems and (ii) alcohol or drug issues.
S4W-16798 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government which accident and emergency units have social work attachments that assess access to emergency community social care.
S4W-16799 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government what recent changes there have been to the costs of indemnity for out-of-hours work levied on GPs, and what steps it is taking to ensure that this does not impact on the input of GPs in remote and rural communities.
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S4W-16800 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the recommendation at paragraph 28 of the Review of NHS Pharmaceutical Care of Patients in the Community in Scotland, which stated ―We believe that an important part of the relationship with patients is to ensure that their privacy and confidentiality is safeguarded, and that pharmacy owners should actively consider how this can be achieved in their premises.‖
S4W-16801 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government whether, in light of the view expressed at paragraph 49 of the Review of NHS Pharmaceutical Care of Patients in the Community in Scotland, it will instigate an immediate moratorium on new community pharmacy licenses where there are existing dispensing practices.
S4W-16802 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government which of the agreed actions in the Final Report of the Remote and Rural Implementation Group have been implemented and when the outstanding actions will be implemented.
S4W-16805 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to each of the recommendations in the Report on Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Humans in 2011.
S4W-16806 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government when the review of the Scottish community pharmacy contract will be published.
S4W-16807 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS staff (a) have and (b) have not been paid for public holidays while on maternity leave in each year since 2008.
S4W-16808 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken since 2008 to ensure that NHS boards advise staff on maternity leave that they are entitled to be paid for public holidays and do not have to take time off in lieu instead.
S4W-16809 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government whether there have been discussions regarding Skills Development Scotland formally merging with DWP Job Centre Plus and, if so, what the outcomes were.
S4W-16811 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on formalising links between Skills Development Scotland and DWP Job Centre Plus.
S4W-16812 Colin Beattie: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the hydraulic fracturing process (fracking) being carried out offshore and what information it has on whether there are any plans for this and, if so, (a) where and (b) whether licences have been issued.
S4W-16813 Colin Beattie: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the hydraulic fracturing process (fracking).
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S4W-16816 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Government which accident and emergency units have specialist geriatric teams that assess patients’ suitability for same-day discharge.
S4W-16817 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the levels of prospective adopters; what funding it has provided to (a) charitable and (b) independent adoption providers in each year since 2008-09, broken down by organisation, and what the eligibility criteria were.
S4W-16819 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-16541 by Keith Brown on 21 August 2013, whether it will provide the information requested regarding whether it will involve action groups for other ferry services in a similar way.
S4W-16820 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the percentage of Scottish salmon farming production that is controlled by (a) Scottish, (b) UK and (c) Norwegian-owned companies.
S4W-16821 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of Scottish farmed salmon is exported to (a) China and (b) Japan.
S4W-16822 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government whether any person other than a qualified veterinary surgeon is legally permitted to kill a dog using a captive bolt gun and, if so, for what purpose and under what circumstances.
S4W-16823 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government whether it is a legal requirement for an operator to hold a slaughter licence or certificate of competence in order to kill a dog using a captive bolt gun.
S4W-16824 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government under what circumstances a veterinary surgeon or other person may legally kill a dog using a captive bolt gun, and whether such killing must also involve bleeding or pithing of the animal.
S4W-16825 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government when and for what purpose it is permissible to slaughter pregnant (a) cattle and (b) sheep in a slaughterhouse.
S4W-16826 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government when and under what circumstances it is considered necessary to slaughter healthy cattle due to irregularities in, or non-availability of, cattle passports.
S4W-16827 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what provision is made in slaughterhouses to mitigate the welfare impacts experienced by a calf in utero when its mother is slaughtered.
S4W-16828 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government how much the Nice Way Code marketing campaign will cost and what budget this is drawn from.
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S4W-16829 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it has that the Nice Way Code campaign will result in behaviour change on Scotland’s roads.
S4W-16830 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government how the impact of the Nice Way Code campaign will be evaluated.
S4W-16834 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent advice issued by the British Transport Police regarding luggage theft, what its position is on the adequacy of luggage space on trains in Scotland and whether it will make it a condition of the next franchise process that this should be increased.
S4W-16835 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-05856 by Michael Matheson on 1 March 2012, what programmes are (a) in place and (b) planned to ensure that children receive adequate levels of vitamin D.
S4W-16836 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government whether the proposed improvements to the Highland Main Line will include restoration of the double-track section between Culloden Viaduct and Daviot.
S4W-16837 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government whether the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme timetable will ensure that fast paths are incorporated for services between Inverness and Edinburgh and Glasgow and that these will be compatible with the new timetable for services north of Perth.
S4W-16838 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government whether the timetables for rail services between the north of Perth and Edinburgh and Glasgow will be co- ordinated to optimise journey times.
S4W-16839 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been provided to the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and initiatives sponsored by the SFA in each year since May 2007.
S4W-16840 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-16302 by Nicola Sturgeon on 15 July 2013, how many of the claims made to the Scottish Welfare Fund since 1 April 2013 were (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful.
S4W-16841 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the impact of welfare reforms introduced on 1 April 2013 on the number of people in Scotland attending GPs.
S4W-16842 Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Government when it will roll out NHS health board elections across the country and, if there are no plans to do so, whether the board in NHS (a) Fife and (b) Dumfries and Galloway will continue to be elected as set out by the Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009.
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Business Bulletin: Monday 26 August 2013 Section F – Motions and Amendments
Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.
Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.
Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.
Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:
Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time;
Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published;
A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business;
A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support;
An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.
A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.
Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk, for which contact details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.
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New and altered motions and amendments
*S4M-07507 Mary Fee: Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West—That the Parliament commends the appointment of Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West, who it believes is the first two-star female officer to hold such a rank; understands that Elaine West has been a serving member of the Royal Air Force for over 30 years and that throughout her career she has served in 18 different roles across the world; considers that her experience and knowledge will be paramount to the future operations of the Royal Air Force and that this will be proven through her new role as Director of Projects and Programme Delivery at the Defence Infrastructure Organisation; further considers that Elaine West’s promotion to Air Vice-Marshal is another step forward for gender equality by the armed services, and recognises that approximately 10% of armed services personnel are female, with the largest contingent of 14% coming from the Royal Air Force.
Supported by: Roderick Campbell*, Graeme Dey*, Hanzala Malik*, Anne McTaggart*
*S4M-07506 Anne McTaggart: Congratulations to Aberlour Youthpoint Glasgow—That the Parliament congratulates Aberlour Youthpoint Glasgow on winning the Young Award for outstanding contribution at the Evening Times Community Champions West awards at Drumchapel Community Centre on 21 August 2013; notes that this is the fourth event in this year’s Community Champion awards, which celebrate community work carried out across Glasgow; understands that, since beginning its work in the Whiteinch area of Glasgow last October, Aberlour Youthpoint has helped hundreds of people aged between 7 and 21 through street work and support, including workshops on drug and alcohol abuse, sectarianism, gang violence and sexual health issues, and pays tribute to all those who were nominated and won awards at the ceremony for the hard work and dedication that it considers they put into improving their communities.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*
*S4M-07505 Gil Paterson: The Titan Crane, Clydebank—That the Parliament welcomes reports that the Titan Crane in Clydebank has been designated as an international historic civil and mechanical engineering landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers; notes that it is only the 14th landmark in the UK to be given such recognition and that the designation is shared by engineering feats such as the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Harbour Bridge; understands that the crane is the first in the UK to have had separate endorsements by the leading international engineering institutions, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers; notes that it was constructed in 1907, at a cost of £24,600, and was designed by a Scottish engineer, Adam Hunter, who was a member of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and Institution of Civil Engineers, and who was employed by the Glasgow-based firm, Sir William Arrol and Co; understands that, over the last century, the crane made a major contribution to the shipbuilding industry on the Clyde and helped fit out some of the world’s biggest battleships and liners, including HMS Hood, RMS Queen Mary, RMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Vanguard and Queen Elizabeth 2; believes the crane to be a unique visitor and
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education heritage centre on the River Clyde and that this latest designation emphasises its important place in history; considers that it will continue to allow Clydebank residents to feel proud in what it sees as the town’s pivotal role in Scottish and UK history, and believes that the designation will give the Titan Crane a new global status and that, because of this, visitors to Clydebank will be able to learn about it.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Christian Allard*, Gordon MacDonald*, Dennis Robertson*
*S4M-07504 Fiona McLeod: Lenzie Woodhead Gymnastics Club Awarded Big Lottery Funding—That the Parliament congratulates Lenzie Woodhead Gymnastics Club on its Big Lottery Fund award of £2,000; understands that this will fund venue hire and pay toward fees for competitions and coaching courses in order to engage more young people in physical activity, and believes that this will help the club continue its good work in encouraging exercise among people from the area.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Christian Allard*, Bill Kidd*, Anne McTaggart*
*S4M-07503 Graeme Dey: Celebrated Goalkeeper Passes Away—That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of the former Aberdeen and Scotland goalkeeper, Fred Martin, who has died at the age of 84; notes that Mr Martin, who hailed from Carnoustie, played more than 200 times for the Dons between 1946 and 1960 and was part of their first league winning side in 1955, and understands that the Pittodrie side was Mr Martin’s only professional team and that he also represented the national side at the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland, earning six international caps in total.
Supported by: Bill Walker*, John Finnie*, Dennis Robertson*, George Adam*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Nanette Milne*, Roderick Campbell*, Colin Keir*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*
*S4M-07502 Willie Rennie: Bill Walker—That the Parliament believes that Bill Walker MSP should vacate his seat in the Parliament immediately.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie*, Neil Findlay*, Liam McArthur*
*S4M-07501 Christian Allard: Adam Smith - Le Grand Tour—That the Parliament congratulates Vanessa Oltra, a professor of economics from Bordeaux, for bringing the play Adam Smith - Le Grand Tour to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; considers that the play demonstrates that one of the most famous thinkers of modern times is renowned and celebrated across the world but still relatively unknown in Scotland; notes the contribution of the director of the Institut français d’Ecosse, Vincent Guerin, to incorporate the play written by Vanessa Oltra into Vive le Fringe, an event at the French institute that it considers presents the crème de la crème of French performing arts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and considers that the annual International Festival in Edinburgh needs to encourage other writers and theatre companies from around the world to come to Scotland to help, celebrate and promote Scottish culture at home and abroad.
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Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Christina McKelvie*,
*S4M-07500# Jackie Baillie: No More Page 3—That the Parliament notes with concern reports regarding a connection between the portrayal of sexualised images of women in the media and attitudes that reinforce sexist attitudes, sexual harassment, abuse and violence toward women; believes that this has been demonstrated by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the UK Government-commissioned Sexualisation of young people review; welcomes the No More Page 3 campaign, which calls on The Sun to refrain from printing pictures of topless women; applauds the campaign for what it considers a successful first year in operation; recognises that a motion in support of the campaign was agreed by the National Assembly of Wales and that numerous organisations, including UNISON, the British Youth Council, UK Girlguiding, the National Union of Teachers, the National Association of Head Teachers, and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers have also shown their support for the campaign, and notes calls in Dumbarton and across the country for The Sun in Scotland to stop printing pictures of topless women.
Supported by: John Finnie*, Jayne Baxter*, John Mason*, Patrick Harvie*, Graeme Pearson*, Kezia Dugdale*, Hanzala Malik*, James Kelly*, Iain Gray*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Roderick Campbell*, Sarah Boyack*, Christina McKelvie*, Anne McTaggart*
*S4M-07499 Ruth Davidson: Motion of Condolence—That the Parliament expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of David McLetchie CBE MSP; offers its sympathy and condolences to David’s family and friends; recognises the high regard in which he was held by so many colleagues; appreciates his significant contribution to civic life through his legal career, and acknowledges his distinguished record of service, both in this Parliament and to his constituents in the Lothians.
Supported by: Alex Salmond*, Johann Lamont*, Willie Rennie*, Patrick Harvie*
*S4M-07498 David Stewart: Monster FM 106.1—That the Parliament notes that Radio Skills, Monster FM is moving into its fourth year and broadcasts every September for 28 days on 106.1 FM and online to the people of Inverness, Scotland and beyond; understands that the station’s aim is to train people to industry standards to help them gain employment in the media, achieving this through a combination of work activity and training sessions; notes that the station uses the talent and skills of students to provide music, discussion, entertainment and features for 24 hours each day and showcases local and community radio broadcasting; understands that all Monster FM presenters and producers are volunteers and are working toward obtaining a certificate in radio broadcasting; understands that Moray Firth Radio, Skills Development Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, MG Alba and the European Social Fund are funders of this Radio Skills project, and wishes the trainees all the very best for their upcoming broadcasts.
Supported by: Iain Gray*, Hanzala Malik*, John Finnie*, Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart*, Jean Urquhart*, Rhoda Grant*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*
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*S4M-07497 Graeme Dey: Funding Boost for Angus Skateparks—That the Parliament welcomes the six-figure funding for two skatepark projects in Arbroath and Carnoustie from the Commonwealth Games Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund; notes that the near £200,000 cash injection will allow both projects to be all but completed; congratulates teenagers Kieran Bell (18) and Andrew Paterson (17) who launched the Carnoustie skatepark bid in 2011 and Jillian Low who has driven the Arbroath project since its creation in 2010, and notes that this funding is part of a £2 million fund that has been allocated to 40 Scottish initiatives in the second round of the Active Places Fund that was announced recently by the First Minister.
Supported by: Christian Allard*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Chic Brodie*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, Maureen Watt*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Fiona McLeod*
*S4M-07496 Bill Kidd: Blairdardie’s Out of School Communities Award—That the Parliament congratulates Blairdardie Out of School Service in Anniesland, Glasgow on successfully securing funding from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme; notes that the award meets the 2014 Communities outcome, More people take part in sport or physical activity; understands that the award will help to provide tennis coaching sessions and to purchase trampettes for the afterschool club, and wishes all those in involved in the project every success.
*S4M-07495 Graeme Dey: NHS Health Chief Announces Retirement—That the Parliament notes that the Chief Executive of NHS Tayside, Gerry Marr, has announced his retirement after what it considers a long and distinguished career spanning more than 40 years; understands that Mr Marr began his career as a nurse and was appointed Chief Executive of Tayside University Hospitals NHS Trust in August 2001; congratulates Mr Marr on his tireless dedication to the health board, which it considers has achieved significant success during his tenure, including being the first site in Scotland, and one of only four in the UK, to be a pilot for the Health Foundation’s Safer Patient Initiative resulting in the chief executive spearheading a pioneering Tayside-wide approach to patient safety and improvement; believes that Mr Marr is due to step down from his post on 1 December 2013 before moving with his wife to Australia, and wishes Mr and Mrs Marr well for the future.
Supported by: George Adam*, Dennis Robertson*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Roderick Campbell*, Chic Brodie*, Maureen Watt*, Mary Scanlon*
*S4M-07494# David Torrance: Congratulations to Fife Gingerbread—That the Parliament congratulates Fife Gingerbread following its success in securing a grant of £48,770 from the Big Lottery Young Start initiative for the Teen Parent Project in Kirkcaldy; understands that this award will ensure the continuation of its vital work with teenage parents for another year; considers that the project offers an important service for teenage parents between the ages of 16 and 19, providing advice and support where required; acknowledges that the funding will enable the project to expand and develop, and wishes the Teen Parent Project the very best going forward.
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Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, George Adam*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Jayne Baxter*, Richard Lyle*, Angus MacDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Aileen McLeod*, Chic Brodie*, Roderick Campbell*, Maureen Watt*, Mary Fee*, Bill Walker*, Anne McTaggart*, Fiona McLeod*
*S4M-07493 Christina McKelvie: Congratulations to Hamilton Gymnastics Club—That the Parliament congratulates Hamilton Gymnastics Club on being awarded £2,000 by the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme; understands that the club will use this to develop disability gymnastics by supporting people aiming for coaching qualifications and providing funding for professional coaching fees and two gymnova coaching blocks in order to encourage more disabled people to be involved with the sport, which is one of the programme’s goals, and sends its best wishes to everyone taking part.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Christian Allard*, Mike MacKenzie*, Chic Brodie*, Roderick Campbell*, Maureen Watt*
*S4M-07492 Patricia Ferguson: Still Alive and Kicking after 25 Years—That the Parliament celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Springburn Alive & Kicking Project; congratulates the organisation on receiving the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services in June 2012; recognises what it sees as the dedication of the four staff members who have each served with the project for a minimum of 15 years; remembers the late Rose McCallum Walker, who began the project and served as the first chair of the organisation; notes that the Alive & Kicking Project currently has a membership of over 200; understands that the project offers friendship, support and fun activities for older citizens living in the north of the city, and wishes the Alive & Kicking Project continued success as a dynamic and vital presence in the community.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn*, James Kelly*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Drew Smith*, Anne McTaggart*, Paul Martin*, Neil Findlay*
*S4M-07491 Mark McDonald: Funding Awarded to Middlefield Community Project—That the Parliament congratulates the Middlefield Community Project in Aberdeen on securing a grant of £3,780 from the Communities and Family Fund; notes that the money will be used to develop the project’s existing parent support programme by adding two blocks of nine-week arts classes, an under-fives first aid course, a circles of security course and an achievements celebration for parents with children under eight; further notes that the project will also use the funding to take parents and children on one of two away days to the Wildlife Centre at Camperdown Park in Dundee to encourage group bonding, and hopes that this will encourage more members of the community to benefit from the many services that the project provides.
Supported by: David Torrance*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Dennis Robertson*, Nanette Milne*, Roderick Campbell*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Chic Brodie*, Maureen Watt*
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*S4M-07490 Claire Baker: Kirkcaldy Film Festival 2013—That the Parliament welcomes the Kirkcaldy Film Festival 2013, which will be taking place at the Adam Smith Theatre from 20-22 September; understands that the film festival, produced by ON at Fife, will be the first film festival held in the town; notes that the festival will include a discussion with film reviewers on film blogging, the Scottish premiere of Austenland, the UK premiere of Wayland’s Song, the screening of classics such as Sunset Boulevard and Treasure Island and a special feature on Kirkcaldy at the movies; congratulates all those involved in putting the event together, and wishes the festival every success.
Supported by: Liz Smith*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Jackie Baillie*, Roderick Campbell*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Hanzala Malik*, Christian Allard*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07489 Liam McArthur: Kirkwall Harbour Shortlisted for Port of the Year— That the Parliament congratulates Kirkwall harbour in Orkney on being shortlisted as a candidate for Port of the Year at the Seatrader Insider Cruise Awards 2013; notes that Kirkwall has been named alongside Toulon in France and Port Everglades in Miami; considers that this achievement is all the more significant given the relatively short tourist season in Orkney compared to many of its international competitors; recognises what it sees as the enormous amount of hard work that has gone into developing Kirkwall harbour as a "must see" destination; believes that this is reflected in the 75 cruise liners and 60,000 passengers who will visit this season and in future bookings that should see at least 64,000 cruise ship visitors next year; and wishes the team at Orkney Harbours all the best when the winner is announced in Hamburg at the Seatrade Europe Cruise Convention on 24 September.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Mary Scanlon*, Jamie McGrigor*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Willie Coffey*, Mike MacKenzie*, Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart*, Chic Brodie*
*S4M-07488 Christina McKelvie: Good Morning South Lanarkshire—That the Parliament congratulates Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLAN) on the launch of its Good Morning South Lanarkshire scheme, which, by way of a call line, will provide regular contact with older people to check on their wellbeing and act as an early warning system when there are any issues arising as well as helping to reduce isolation and improve feelings of safety; notes that, as part of VASLAN’s Employability Project, the call line is being operated by young volunteers who will be fully trained to undertake this placement and who it considers will gain valuable skills that will enhance their employment opportunities; acknowledges that referrals for this service are invited from older people themselves, their family members and friends as well as health and social work practitioners, and wishes all involved full success in taking this scheme forward.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Jackie Baillie*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Fiona McLeod*, Christian Allard*, Richard Lyle*, Adam Ingram*, Rob Gibson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Chic Brodie*, Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart*
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*S4M-07487 Elaine Smith: North Lanarkshire’s World-class Pipers—That the Parliament congratulates the North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band on its success at the World Pipe Band Championships, which were held at Glasgow Green on 18 August 2013; notes that the band competed in the Novice Juvenile section against 28 others, qualified through to the final 12, and returned home with the third-place trophy; applauds Pipe Major Ross Cowan for what it sees as his continuing dedication to tutoring the band; notes that it wears its own tartan, the Spirit of North Lanarkshire, which was commissioned by North Lanarkshire Council; considers that this success is a major achievement for all of the members of the band; hopes this will inspire other local authority schools to take part in the competition, and trusts that the Scottish Government is aware of what it considers to be the need to provide appropriate funding to ensure a level playing field for all schools that wish to participate in this event and other competitions.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik*, Graeme Pearson*, Roderick Campbell*, Neil Findlay*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, John Pentland*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*
*S4M-07486 John Pentland: Lanarkshire Action on Dementia—That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire and its partners on their initiatives that aim to address dementia; notes that these include the Age Specialist Service Emergency Team, which provides the same short-term care as a hospital, but at home, the partnership-based initiative, Dementia: everyone’s business, which, it understands, helped make Motherwell Scotland’s first officially-recognised dementia- friendly town, and an educational initiative that trains NHS and council staff to help dementia patients deal with stressful circumstances; notes that all of these initiatives have been shortlisted for Scotland’s Dementia Awards 2013, which will be held on 19 September; welcomes this recognition, and sends its best wishes to all involved.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Michael McMahon*, Hanzala Malik*, Graeme Pearson*, Roderick Campbell*, Neil Findlay*, Richard Lyle*, Fiona McLeod*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*
*S4M-07485 Gil Paterson: The Sunshine Appeal in Macedonia—That the Parliament praises the ongoing charity work of the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal; notes that members of the appeal will be presenting a cheque for £2,000 in Macedonia to the SOS Children’s Village, which provides shelter, care and education for 84 children without parents or parental care; believes that the donation will be gratefully received by the village where the money will be used to cover medical expenses for 20 children who require regular medical therapy, the purchase of a washing machine for a SOS house, football lessons for 20 children, educational support for the children and solar panels for a SOS house to help make the village more sustainable; notes that, since first donating money in Lithuania in 2003, this represents the 47th consecutive donation made at a Scotland away match; praises the organisers and supporters of the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal, and thanks them for what it sees as all their hard work, which it believes continues to help spread the good name of Scotland throughout the world with its generosity and goodwill.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Nigel Don*, John Mason*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Maureen Watt*, Rob Gibson*, Adam
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Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Fiona McLeod*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Dave Thompson*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07484 Mark McDonald: Kingswells Scottish Fashion Awards Nominee— That the Parliament congratulates Arlene Barclay of Kingswells on being nominated for the Designer of the Year award at the Scottish Fashion Awards 2013, which take place on 9 October 2013 at the Scotland Office in Dover House, London; notes that Arlene started her handmade jewellery business, House of Halos, last year and that pieces have already been modelled by celebrities including the north east singer, Emeli Sandé; further notes that Arlene has already hosted her own fashion event in Leicester Square, London earlier this year, and wishes her all the best for the awards ceremony and for the future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*, Nanette Milne*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Maureen Watt*, Roderick Campbell*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Aileen McLeod*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07481 Colin Beattie: Shopping List Grows as CooksCool Secures Funding—That the Parliament congratulates Loanhead Community Learning Association Campus Café on its CooksCool project securing £9,900 from the Communities and Family Fund; notes that the project is designed to deliver a 50- week programme of cooking classes for 3 to 5 and 5 to 8-year-olds; understands that the money will be used to hire tutors and facilities, buy equipment and ingredients and cover administration costs; recognises what it sees as the importance of such projects in teaching children to cook and in promoting a healthy lifestyle, and hopes that the project proves to be massively successful.
Supported by: Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Maureen Watt*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Fiona McLeod*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Bill Walker*
*S4M-07480 Colin Beattie: Bonnyrigg Playgroup gets Financial Boost—That the Parliament congratulates Bonnyrigg Playgroup on being awarded £8,500 through the Communities and Family Fund; understands that the group will use this to develop a new outdoor space for its 16 to 20 children, who will all participate in the design process; believes that the group will also produce a booklet on its progress and that this will be shared with similar groups as a resource for inspiration; understands that the group plans to use the space to hold a number of activities, including music, art and play sessions; wishes the group all the best, and hopes that the children will have fun in their new garden space.
Supported by: Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*, Adam Ingram*, Joan McAlpine*, Rob Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, George Adam*, David Torrance*, Christian Allard*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Chic Brodie*, Maureen Watt*, Bill Walker*
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*S4M-07479 Colin Beattie: North Esk Church Dodransbicentennial—That the Parliament congratulates North Esk Church in Musselburgh on celebrating its 175th anniversary; notes that the foundation stone was laid in July 1837 and that the church was opened for worship in September 1838; understands that the stained- glass windows, which have been installed at various times during the building’s history, are one of its key features; considers that the 930-pipe, pipe organ stands out as a distinctive element of the church and assists in making it one of the most prominent buildings in Musselburgh, and wishes the minister, Alison McDonald, and the congregation happiness and success as they celebrate this significant year.
Supported by: Nigel Don*, Kenneth Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Maureen Watt*, Roderick Campbell*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*, Dave Thompson*, Adam Ingram*
*S4M-07478 Mike MacKenzie: Success for the Inaugural Edinburgh Low Carbon Property Festival—That the Parliament notes what it considers the success of the inaugural Edinburgh Low Carbon Property Festival, which was part of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme; understands there was an excellent attendance, with several of the presentations sold out; congratulates the organising bodies, SNIPEF, SELECT, NSCC and FMB on compiling a varied programme, which included presentations on the subjects, grants available in Scotland, technical skills required for micro-renewable installations and the future of low carbon building in Scotland; hopes that the event will take place again in 2014 and build on the success of 2013, and encourages other trade associations and bodies to participate in future events in order to promote much of the good work that it considers is being done by Scotland’s construction industry.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn*, Stuart McMillan*, Dennis Robertson*, John Mason*, Bill Walker*, Richard Lyle*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, Christian Allard*, Maureen Watt*, Roderick Campbell*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Dave Thompson*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07477 David Torrance: Order of the League of Mercy Conferred on Peter Aitken—That the Parliament congratulates Peter Aitken, a solicitor from Lundin Links, on receiving what it considers the prestigious Order of the League of Mercy for his 16 years of volunteering at the Victoria Hospice in Kirkcaldy; commends what it sees as Mr Aitken’s outstanding commitment to provide hospice patients and their families with free professional and legal advice; understands that he also supports hospice staff at weekends by showing care and compassion and empathising with people at what is a very sensitive time; considers this award to be testament to Mr Aitken’s exemplary commitment, and hopes that his dedication will be an inspiration to others.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Walker*, Richard Lyle*, Liz Smith*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*, Joan McAlpine*, Maureen Watt*, Roderick Campbell*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Kevin Stewart*, Dave Thompson*
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*S4M-07476 Siobhan McMahon: Congratulating the Young People of Lanarkshire—That the Parliament congratulates the young people from the peer- education youth group, LANDED, and the North Lanarkshire Young Carers project who took part recently in a Guinness world record attempt at M&D’s in Strathclyde Park; understands that they were among over 47,000 people worldwide who participated in a so-called three wise monkeys pose in order to help raise awareness of hepatitis; understands that 18,000 of the 38,000 people who are living with the potentially deadly hepatitis C virus in Scotland remain undiagnosed; acknowledges that the campaign is designed to tackle the stigma and negative perceptions that persist around hepatitis, and pays tribute to the young people from across Lanarkshire who gave up a Sunday afternoon to help raise awareness of this important issue.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn*, Nigel Don*
*S4M-07475 David Torrance: Congratulations to Toll Centre on Receiving £6,752—That the Parliament welcomes the success of Toll Centre in Burntisland on securing £6,752 from the Communities and Family Fund, which is a joint venture between the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government; understands that the money will be used to extend a secure garden area, purchase fence panels, a garden gate and a wooden table; commends the group in providing accommodation for a playgroup, an out-of-school and kids’ club and youth clubs; notes that Toll Centre regularly organises fun days and children’s parties; considers the award testament to its commitment and dedication to young people, parents and the community, and wishes the centre continued success in promoting learning, health and wellbeing for families and in maintaining enjoyable outdoor spaces.
Supported by: Liz Smith*, Dennis Robertson*, Roderick Campbell*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Walker*, Joan McAlpine*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*
*S4M-07473 Neil Findlay: Solheim Cup Triumph—That the Parliament congratulates Europe’s Solheim Cup team on what it considers a tremendous 18-10 victory over the US in Colorado; notes that, as well as being a first win on foreign soil, it is the first time that Europe has retained the trophy since the competition was first played in 1990; congratulates Scotland’s Catriona Mathew on halving her match to ensure that the cup was won outright, and looks forward to women’s golf going from strength to strength following what it sees as this inspirational victory.
Supported by: Bill Walker*, Graeme Dey*, Roderick Campbell*, Kenneth Gibson*, Hanzala Malik*, Jackie Baillie*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*, Anne McTaggart*, Richard Lyle*, Liam McArthur*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, James Kelly*, Maureen Watt*
*S4M-07472 Neil Findlay: Reported Evidence of Police Links with Blacklisting Agency—That the Parliament expresses deep concern at reports in The Guardian, which, it understands, expose links between the police and an agency that is believed to be associated with blacklisting, the Consulting Association; notes that, if these are accurate, the reports suggest that the police spied on people who were involved in lawful political activities and that information gathered was then passed to
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the Consulting Association; believes that such a development adds a new dimension to what it sees as the blacklisting scandal, and considers that there is a pressing need for a Levenson-style investigation into all of the facts relating to blacklisting activities across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik*, Jackie Baillie*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*
*S4M-07471 John Finnie: 50th Anniversary of I Have a Dream—That the Parliament commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King’s speech, I Have a Dream, which was delivered on 28 August 1963 in front of millions at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC; notes that the speech was given as part of the American Civil Rights Movement’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; considers that the fight of the civil rights movement for justice and equality should never be forgotten; believes that, while much progress has been made in healing racial tension since then, the USA and many other countries still struggle with racial divisions; considers that Dr King’s dream can become a reality, and calls on people in Scotland and elsewhere to make it so.
Supported by: John Mason*, Bill Walker*, Kenneth Gibson*, Hanzala Malik*, Stuart McMillan*, Bruce Crawford*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Jackie Baillie*, Roderick Campbell*, Marco Biagi*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*, Neil Findlay*, Dave Thompson*, Maureen Watt*, Fiona McLeod*, David Torrance*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07470 Stuart McMillan: Inverclyde Street Pastors—That the Parliament welcomes the continued efforts of street pastors in Inverclyde, and in other towns and cities across the country, who give up their free time to assist and support young people who might feel themselves to be excluded and marginalised from society; notes the Inverclyde Street Pastors is a group that was set up by the Inverclyde Christian Initiative, a Christian charity that is supported by over 20 churches and other Christian groups in the area; understands that a team of four Inverclyde Street Pastors operate in Greenock town centre every weekend and on Saturday evenings; acknowledges what it sees as the support that street pastors provide to young people, and wishes them every success.
Supported by: George Adam*, Dennis Robertson*, Bill Walker*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Roderick Campbell*, Joan McAlpine*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Dave Thompson*, Chic Brodie*, David Torrance*
*S4M-07469 Jackie Baillie: UK Learning Disability Awareness Week 2013—That the Parliament recognises that 19 to 25 August 2013 is UK Learning Disability Awareness Week; understands that, in Scotland, at least 26,000 adults and 16,000 children and young people have a learning difficulty; acknowledges the publication in summer 2013 of the Scottish Government’s learning disability strategy, the Keys to Life, and welcomes the Scottish Consortium on Learning Disability’s recently- published annual eSAY statistical release; notes with concern the findings of this research suggesting that, between 2011 and 2012, there was a fall in the number of people with learning difficulties accessing further education or in employment; commends what it sees as the work of ENABLE Scotland, the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) and others at the IRISS debate, which took
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place in Glasgow on 20 August 2013, to raise awareness of the impact of the UK Government’s welfare reforms on people with learning difficulties, and encourages public authorities, voluntary sector organisations and the families of people with learning difficulties to get behind the recommendations of the Keys to Life and to ensure that people with learning difficulties are empowered to exercise choice and control in order to live the life that they choose.
Supported by: Mark Griffin*, Jayne Baxter*, Kenneth Gibson*, Hanzala Malik*, Iain Gray*, Kezia Dugdale*, Mike MacKenzie*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*, Neil Findlay*, Stuart McMillan*, Duncan McNeil*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Maureen Watt*, Fiona McLeod*
*S4M-07468♦ Jean Urquhart: The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil— That the Parliament notes that 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the first tour of the play, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil; understands that it was performed by the 7:84 theatre company across the Highlands and Islands, and in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ireland, and was written by a group of artists with many talents, including Gaelic singing and fine traditional music making; considers that it was effective in raising issues affecting the Highlands and Islands over the last few centuries, including land ownership, class divide and economic change; believes that its commentary on the cause and effect of the Highland clearances, inequitable land ownership and the discovery of North Sea oil still have relevance; considers that the arts play a vital role in political debate and thought in Scotland, particularly ahead of the 2014 independence referendum, and welcomes the work of the writers and artists who articulate contemporary Scotland as well as The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil.
Supported by: David Torrance*, Bill Walker*, Nigel Don*, Dennis Robertson*, John Finnie*, Stewart Maxwell*, John Mason*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christina McKelvie*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Roderick Campbell*, Marco Biagi*, Angus MacDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Dave Thompson*, Maureen Watt*, Fiona McLeod*
*S4M-07467 David Torrance: Congratulations to Thomas Lawson on Being Awarded the Arctic Star—That the Parliament congratulates Thomas Lawson, a war veteran from Kirkcaldy, on being awarded the Arctic Star in recognition of his service during the Second World War; appreciates his bravery in repeatedly risking his life in order to support the Soviet forces on the eastern front; understands that Mr Lawson, who served as a gunner on HMS Undaunted, was one of around 66,000 sailors who risked their lives to help fend off German advances by supplying the Soviet forces with arms and ammunition; considers that this award highlights the audacity and confidence that was required to carry out such missions, and wishes Mr Lawson all the best.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Jayne Baxter*, Dennis Robertson*, Claire Baker*, Nigel Don*, Bill Walker*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christina McKelvie*, Kevin Stewart*, Joan McAlpine*, Jamie Hepburn*, Dave Thompson*, Maureen Watt*, Fiona McLeod*
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*S4M-07466 Joan McAlpine: Wee European World of Bluegrass—That the Parliament commends the Moniaive Michaelmas Bluegrass Festival (MMBF) on reaching its fifth year; understands that the MMBF is a developing community music festival that specifically seeks to promote bluegrass music and encourages people of all ages to learn how to play an instrument associated with the genre; recognises that its committee is made up of volunteers from Fife, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Leadhills and Moniaive; encourages everyone who can to attend the festival, which is set to run from 27 to 29 September 2013, and wishes the MMBF and volunteers well for both this and future years.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Aileen McLeod*, Christian Allard*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07465 James Dornan: Supporting Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten Glasgow—That the Parliament offers its support to the Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten Glasgow event, which is scheduled to take place on 24 August 2013 at Pollok Country Park; applauds the 750 people whom it believes aim to participate in the 10km twilight walk in order to raise funds for Marie Curie nurses; understands that the charity gives people with terminal illnesses the choice to die at home and that its nurses provide them and their families with free hands-on care and emotional support; believes that 63% of people have said that they would want to die in the comfort of their own homes, and recognises that there are now more than 2,000 Marie Curie nurses across the UK who provide care at home for over 31,000 people.
Supported by: Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Jackie Baillie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Nanette Milne*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Christian Allard*, Mike MacKenzie*, Chic Brodie*, Roderick Campbell*, Maureen Watt*, Fiona McLeod*
*S4M-07464 Marco Biagi: Detention of David Miranda—That the Parliament expresses concern at the detention of David Miranda, partner of the journalist, Glenn Greenwald, at Heathrow Airport for nine hours under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000; notes reports suggesting that the purpose of the interview was to question Mr Miranda regarding Mr Greenwald’s investigations into the US National Security Agency and contained no questions relating to terrorism; considers the use of counter-terrorist legislation against journalists and their families to be entirely unacceptable and amounts to intimidation, and calls on the UK Government to ensure that such legislation is not misused in the future.
Supported by: John Finnie*, John Mason*, Joan McAlpine*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Dennis Robertson*, Roderick Campbell*, David Torrance*, Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07462 Kevin Stewart: Welcome Back TechFest—That the Parliament welcomes the return of Aberdeen’s TechFest festival on 13 September 2013; understands that there will be a special 20-day programme of events, workshops and
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shows to mark its 20th anniversary; congratulates the University of Aberdeen and the joint principal sponsors, BP and Shell, for their efforts in trying to encourage young people to form an interest in the four main STEM subjects by using what it considers innovative and fun means; believes that the variety of events and the numerous venues clearly shows that TechFest is a festival that offers something for people of all ages and all interests, and hopes that it will be a major success this year and for many more years to come.
Supported by: Nanette Milne*, Kenneth Gibson*, Gordon MacDonald*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Adam Ingram*, Jamie Hepburn*, Christian Allard*, Fiona McLeod*, Jean Urquhart*
*S4M-07461 Graeme Pearson: Narcotics Anonymous Glasgow Area’s 15th Annual Convention—That the Parliament notes that the 15th annual convention of the Glasgow area of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) was held from 9 to 11 August 2013; commends the event and those who took part; applauds what it sees as the commitment and courage of people who, every day, fight their addiction to drugs, including alcohol, by using the strength and support provided by NA; notes that this comes at no cost to the public purse; applauds everybody involved with NA, and believes that they are an ordinary group of people who carry out extraordinary work to overcome addiction and build a meaningful life for themselves from being abstinent from drugs.
Supported by: Sandra White*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*
*S4M-07460 Stewart Maxwell: International Literacy Day, 8 September 2013— That the Parliament welcomes UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, which will be marked on 8 September 2013; understands that this year’s theme is, Literacies For the Twenty-first Century; believes that literacy is the basis of all education and a vital tool in helping to reduce both poverty and child mortality among many other goals of the international community; understands with dismay that, around the world, 774 million adults lack basic literacy skills, two thirds of whom are women, and calls on nations to promote literacy as a way of improving the health of their citizens and the strength of their economies.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Gordon MacDonald*, John Mason*, Roderick Campbell*, Kezia Dugdale*, Christian Allard*, Jackie Baillie*, Bill Walker*, Kevin Stewart*, Marco Biagi*, Neil Findlay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Liam McArthur*, Christina McKelvie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jean Urquhart*, Chic Brodie*, Fiona McLeod*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Bruce Crawford*, Jamie Hepburn*
*S4M-07459 George Adam: The Oldest Football International—That the Parliament welcomes the recent full-international football match between Scotland and England, which was played on 14 August 2013; notes that this was the first game between the teams since 1999; recognises that on St Andrew’s day 1872, Scotland and England played the first international football match in a game that
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resulted in a goalless draw; understands that there is widespread support for a regular return of the world’s oldest international match, and calls on the Scottish and English football associations to look to re-establish a regular match between the nations.
Supported by: Gordon MacDonald*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Walker*, Christian Allard*, John Finnie*, Chic Brodie*, John Mason*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Willie Coffey*, Liam McArthur*, Richard Lyle*, Dennis Robertson*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Bruce Crawford*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*
*S4M-07458 Elaine Smith: 54th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining Disaster—That the Parliament notes the anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery Disaster, which claimed the lives of 47 miners on 18 September 1959 and was one of the worst coal mining disasters of the twentieth century; understands that the tragedy left 41 women widowed and 76 children fatherless; believes that this event continues to play a significant part in the area’s history and is commemorated by the Auchengeich memorial site, and appreciates that, on 15 September, residents will gather at the site to remember the disaster.
Supported by: Sandra White*, Jackie Baillie*, Hanzala Malik*, Roderick Campbell*, Claire Baker*, Nigel Don*, Mark Griffin*, Bill Walker*, Michael McMahon*, Nanette Milne*, Neil Findlay*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christina McKelvie*, Anne McTaggart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kevin Stewart*, Maureen Watt*, James Kelly*, Siobhan McMahon*
*S4M-07457 Stuart McMillan: Voluntary Action Scotland’s TSI Impact Report— That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Voluntary Action Scotland (VAS) report, The Impact We Make The Potential We Have; understands that this report highlights the impact that third sector interfaces (TSIs) make in communities across the country and their vital role in supporting the third sector; notes the contribution of VAS in supporting, advocating and co-ordinating the 32 TSIs; is encouraged by what it sees as the progress being made by TSIs in supporting the third sector and the potential they demonstrate, and believes that continued support for VAS and TSIs is integral to helping deliver the Scottish Government’s vision for the third sector in Scotland
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, David Torrance*, Joan McAlpine*, Gordon MacDonald*, Roderick Campbell*, Christian Allard*, Kevin Stewart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jean Urquhart*, John Mason*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Willie Rennie*, Dennis Robertson*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Stewart Maxwell*, Jamie Hepburn*, Bruce Crawford*, Fiona McLeod*
*S4M-07456 Jackie Baillie: Dumbarton Church Celebrates 140th Anniversary— That the Parliament congratulates everyone at St Augustine’s Church in Dumbarton on its 140th anniversary; notes that Reverend Kenny MacAulay will mark the event with a special service on 25 August 2013 and that Rt Revd Dr Gregor Duncan, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, will attend the prayer and celebration; understands that Reverend MacAulay has been the church’s minister for 12 years; notes that, in
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2009, the church opened a £300,000 community hall, which it gifted to Dumbarton residents for use; commends the church on serving the community for 140 years, and wishes everyone well with the anniversary celebrations.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Nanette Milne*, Clare Adamson*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Hanzala Malik*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Jackson Carlaw*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*
*S4M-07455 Lewis Macdonald: Congratulations to Rape and Abuse Support, North East Scotland—That the Parliament welcomes the award from the Big Lottery Fund’s Investing in Ideas scheme that has been presented to Rape and Abuse Support, North East Scotland; understands that this will allow it to carry out a scoping exercise and research into male survivors of rape and sexual abuse, and congratulates the organisation on moving forward by actively pursuing new funding streams, following the loss of its then existing funding in 2012.
Supported by: Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-07454 Allowing Afghan Interpreters to Escape Persecution and Resettle in the UK (lodged on 16 August 2013) Chic Brodie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Mark McDonald*, Graeme Dey*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Jean Urquhart*, Bill Walker*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Jayne Baxter*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*, Neil Findlay*
S4M-07453 CLEAR Buckhaven Receives £8,000 for its Burgeoning Buckhaven Project (lodged on 16 August 2013) Joan McAlpine*, Mark McDonald*, Maureen Watt*, Annabelle Ewing*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Sandra White*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07452 West Wemyss Community Trust Receives £9,974 for the Wemyss After School Club (lodged on 16 August 2013) Joan McAlpine*, Mark McDonald*, Maureen Watt*, Annabelle Ewing*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Walker*, Sandra White*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07451 Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund (lodged on 16 August 2013) Joan McAlpine*, Maureen Watt*, Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Stewart Maxwell*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07450 B-Fest Boosts Caithness Economy by £500,000 (lodged on 16 August 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Mark McDonald*, Maureen Watt*, Clare Adamson*, Richard Lyle*, Mary Scanlon*, Jean Urquhart*, Sandra White*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07449 Badenoch and Strathspey Community Defibrillator Appeal (lodged on 16 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Maureen Watt*, Clare Adamson*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Mary Scanlon*, Sandra White*, Nigel Don*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07448 Awards for All at Knightswood Secondary School (lodged on 15 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07447 Excesses of Payday Loan Companies (lodged on 15 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Adam Ingram*, Marco Biagi*, Jean Urquhart*, Sandra White*, Kezia Dugdale*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07446 North East Exports (lodged on 15 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07445 Diamond Jubilee for another Windsor (lodged on 15 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Bill Walker*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Nigel Don*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07443 Treatment of Unarmed Civilians in Egypt (lodged on 15 August 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Mark McDonald*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*, Bill Walker*
S4M-07442 Get it Sorted Together (lodged on 14 August 2013) Margaret McDougall*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Sandra White*, Nigel Don*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07441 Contract Catering Chef of the Year (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07440 Inverasdale Arctic Convoy Exhibition (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07439 The 2014 Edinburgh International Festival (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Fiona McLeod*, Bill Walker*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07438 Pupils in Dumbarton Constituency Celebrate Top Marks (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Hanzala Malik*, Sandra White*, Maureen Watt*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07437 Recognising Sister Margaret Rose (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07436 Park Rangers Hold Celebrations in Balloch (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07435 Ted Kidd (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07434 Commonwealth Youth Leadership (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Adam Ingram*, Jean Urquhart*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*, David Torrance*
S4M-07433 Congratulations to St John’s Church, Cupar (lodged on 14 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07432 Gaelic Football Success in Coatbridge (lodged on 13 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07431 Congratulations to Stranraer Millennium Amateur Boxing Club (lodged on 13 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07430 Spanish Civil War Tribute in North Lanarkshire (lodged on 13 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*, David Torrance*
S4M-07428 Paisley Rugby Football Club Win Renfrewshire Cup (lodged on 13 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07427 West Lothian Credit Union’s Jam Jar Project (lodged on 13 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07426 Free Summer Holiday Football Programme for Aberdeen City Children (lodged on 13 August 2013) Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07425 Congratulations to Wick Groats FC (lodged on 13 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07424 Big Lottery Funding for Donside Youth Team (lodged on 13 August 2013) Adam Ingram*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*
S4M-07423 Big Lottery Funding for Bucksburn School (lodged on 13 August 2013) Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07422 30 Years of the Edinburgh International Book Festival (lodged on 12 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Jamie Hepburn*, Alison Johnstone*
S4M-07421 Welcoming Scotland’s Smoke-free Commonwealth Games (lodged on 12 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Bill Walker*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
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S4M-07420 Angus Folk March to Record Sum for Cancer Research (lodged on 12 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07419 The Huntly Express Marks its 150th Anniversary (lodged on 12 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07418 Motherwell, a Dementia-friendly Town (lodged on 12 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07417 Prince’s Trust and Arnold Clark Apprenticeship Success (lodged on 09 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07416 Scotland’s Festival of History 2013 (lodged on 09 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07414 Brydon’s Bakery and Café in Hawick (lodged on 09 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07413 The Big West Fest (lodged on 09 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07412 Margaret Walker Awarded Sir William Y Darling Award for Good Citizenship (lodged on 08 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07411 Congratulating HebCelt on its Nomination for the 2013 Golden Welly (lodged on 08 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Clare Adamson*, Sandra White*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07410 Mairi MacIntyre Public Speaking Competition (lodged on 08 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07409 Congratulations to Butterfly Conservation (lodged on 08 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07408 Congratulations to Edinburgh Athletic Club, UK Women’s League Champions (lodged on 07 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07407 Dyce Fundraiser Raises £2,000 for Care Service (lodged on 07 August 2013) Fiona McLeod*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07406 Scottish Business in the Community Awards, Asda Dyce (lodged on 07 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07405 CashBack for Communities Awards for Aberdeen Community Projects (lodged on 07 August 2013) Fiona McLeod*, Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07404 Shetlander Wins Two Gold Medals at World Transplant Games in South Africa (lodged on 07 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07403 Kilmaronock Church Celebrates its 200th Anniversary (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07401 NG Homes Achieves Excellent Rating from the Care Inspectorate (lodged on 06 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07400 Torry Town Centre Window Art Initiative (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07399 Concerns Regarding Safety of Royal Navy Nuclear Submarines (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07398 Hiroshima Commemoration (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07397 Congratulating the Borders Forest Trust (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07396 Payday Loans (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07395 Kirkwall Regeneration Project Takes a Step Forward (lodged on 06 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07394 8th General Conference of Mayors for Peace (lodged on 05 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07392 Laughs and Landscapes (lodged on 05 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07391 Congratulating the New Doctor Who (lodged on 05 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07390 Cycling for Children in Poverty (lodged on 05 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07389 Congratulations to Plaid Cymru on Winning the Ynys Mon By- election (lodged on 05 August 2013) Mark McDonald*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07388 Playground Money (lodged on 05 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07386 2013 World Pipe Band Championships (lodged on 05 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07385 Scottish Woodlot Association, a First for Galloway (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
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S4M-07384 Funding Award for Danestone Community Centre Association (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07383 First Gaelic Medium Primary School Department in Caithness (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07382 The Learning Zone (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07381 Lottery Award to Perth Citizens Advice Bureau (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07380 St Johnstone FC’s European Success (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07379 Banchory Trampoline Club, British Championships’ Success (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07378 MYPAS Receives £282,442 Grant (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07377 100,000 Dead in Syria (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07376 Congratulating Big Lottery Award Winners in North East Fife (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07375 Cable Theft in Aberdeenshire (lodged on 02 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07374 Angus Community Association Benefits from the Big Lottery Fund (lodged on 05 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07373 Maryhill Community Central Hall Tackling Climate Change (lodged on 02 August 2013) Drew Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07369 Angus Firm Scoops Top Award (lodged on 05 August 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07367 Edinburgh Airport Million-passenger Month (lodged on 31 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07364 Friends of TS Queen Mary (lodged on 31 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07363 Kinneil House, Estate, Museum and Nature Reserve, Bo’ness (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07362 Russia’s Anti-gay Laws and the 2014 Winter Olympics (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07361 Contemptible Campaign Should be Dropped Now (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07359 LEAPS Widening Participation Programme (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07358 BT Sport Sponsorship Deal for Glasgow Warriors (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07357 Sustainable Whiteinch (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07356 Condemnation of Attacks on Russia’s LGBT Community (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*, Fiona McLeod*
S4M-07355 Welcoming the Borderlands Report (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07354 Alarm at Increase in Violence in Iraq (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07353 Congratulations to tartanchecks.org (lodged on 30 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07352 Protests Against the Introduction of Fees for Employment Tribunals (lodged on 29 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07351 Kirkcaldy’s Beveridge and Ravenscraig Parks Given Green Flag Awards (lodged on 29 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07350 Tesco National Food Collection (lodged on 29 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07349 The Gordon Highlanders Museum, a Five Star Attraction (lodged on 29 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07348 Richard Demarco, from Meikle Seggie and Beyond, a True Citizen of Europe (lodged on 29 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07345 Commending New Beginnings Clydesdale (lodged on 26 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07344 Highlander Crisps Closure (lodged on 26 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07342 Angus Fundraiser Recognised (lodged on 26 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07341 Eliminator in North East Fife (lodged on 26 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07338 Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten Fife (lodged on 26 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07337 SSE Opens Arbroath Depot Following Six-figure Refurbishment (lodged on 25 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07336 Prostate Cancer UK’s Quality Checklist (lodged on 25 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07335 Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau (lodged on 24 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07334 Basics Food Bank (Lanarkshire) (lodged on 24 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07333 End Revenge Porn Scotland (lodged on 24 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07332 Congratulations to East Neuk Recovery Group Initiative (lodged on 24 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07331 Scotland More Aware of Fair Trade (lodged on 24 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07330 Happy 35th Birthday to World’s First IVF Baby (lodged on 23 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07329 Team Shetland Does Well at Island Games (lodged on 23 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07328 Congratulations to Aberdeen Cyrenians (lodged on 23 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07326 The North Korean Gulag, 60 Years on from the Armistice (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07325 Strengthening Ties between Scotland and the Faroe Islands (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07324 World Hepatitis Day (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07323 Tackling Racism in Youth Work (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07322 The Common Weal Library (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07321 Bucksburn Community Herb Garden (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07320 Glasgow City Council’s Pay Day Loans Sounding Board Report (lodged on 22 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07319 Congratulations to Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre (lodged on 19 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07318 Space Conference Blasts off in Glasgow (lodged on 19 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07317 Congratulations to Transition Turriefield (lodged on 19 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07316 Six-figure Sum for Citizens Advice in Tayside (lodged on 19 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07315 YWCA Scotland Receives £1,490 (lodged on 19 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07314 Inclusive Skating at the Time Capsule (lodged on 19 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07312 Happy Birthday, Madiba (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07311 Ecology Centre Receives £9,600 (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07310 Fall in Workplace Checks (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07309 The Usual Place (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07308 Sally Inkster’s 25 Years with OHAL (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07307 Well Done, Chris O’Hare (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07306 Young Start Award for Move On (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07305 Big Lottery Award for Woodlands Community Development Trust (lodged on 18 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07304 UK Government Accused of Dismantling Equality Laws (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07303 Big Lottery Refund Campaign (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07302 Big Lottery Fund Grant for Gordon Rural Action (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07301 Grangemouth and Bo’ness CAB, Working in Partnership (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07300 Consort Healthcare Abuse of Power at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07299 Us and the Housing Group’s DVD on Disability-related Harassment (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07298 Starter Packs Inverclyde (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07297 Congratulations to Connect Community Trust (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07296 Congratulations to Easthall Park Housing Co-operative (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07295 Congratulations to Milnbank Housing Association (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07294 Furniture Plus Receives £114,057 (lodged on 17 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07293 Scottish Researchers Pick up Award (lodged on 16 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07292 Scottish Golden Cone Awards (lodged on 16 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07291 UK Space Conference 2013 (lodged on 16 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07290 Dalkeith Corn Exchange Receives Grant for £1,592,700 (lodged on 16 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07288 Craigtoun Country Park is a Star Attraction (lodged on 16 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07287 Cunninghame Housing Association, Healthy Working Lives Gold Award (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07285 Success for Roxburgh and Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau’s Youthinfo@CAB project (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07283 Weaving Our Way Through History Project (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07282 The First Fauldhouse Triathlon (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07281 Congratulations to Anstruther Parish Church (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07280 Congratulating the Cambo Institute (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07279 Closure of Remploy Factories (lodged on 15 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07278 Perth Youth Orchestra 50th Anniversary (lodged on 12 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07277 Cove in Bloom and Local Pupils Work to Enhance Cove (lodged on 12 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07276 Scottish National War Memorial (lodged on 12 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07275 Heather Young 2nd on ReverbNation Charts (lodged on 11 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07274 Congratulations to Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop (lodged on 11 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07273 Aberdeen Impact Awards Friend of the Third Sector Nominees (lodged on 11 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07272 Pentland’s Tidal Potential (lodged on 11 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07271 Youth Legacy Ambassadors Win Green Apple Environment Award (lodged on 11 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07270 Scottish Charity Partnership of the Year Award (lodged on 12 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07269 Awards for All Grant for Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Lanarkshire Branch (lodged on 12 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07268 Awards for All Grant for South Lanarkshire Young Carers Forum (lodged on 12 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07267 40th Anniversary of Millar Park Housing in Hamilton (lodged on 11 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07266 If You Build it, They Will Come (lodged on 10 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07265 Edinburgh Council’s Edinburgh Jobs Fund (lodged on 10 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07264 Royal Mail, A Vital Public Service (lodged on 10 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07263 Scottish Health Initiatives Recognised by Europe (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07262 Summerston Youth Forum Multicultural Festival (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07261 Young Peoples Futures (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07260 St Kevin’s and Auchinraith Primary Schools (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07259 Rent-a-hen Scheme to Revive Egg Industry on South Uist (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07258 Wales Adopts Opt-out Organ Donation System (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07257 Shotts Community Action Plan 2013–2018 (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07256 The Passing of a Patriot (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07255 Disabled People in Politics (lodged on 09 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07254 Glasgow Becomes White Ribbon City (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07253 Murray Triumphs at Wimbledon (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07252 Bridge to Nowhere Becomes Bridge to Everywhere (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07251 Sma Shot Day 2013 (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07250 Andy Murray, Wimbledon Champion (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07248 Murray Magic at SW19 (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07247 Congratulations to Andy Murray (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07246 Yell Youth Café Celebrates Funding (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07245 SIBC’s Ian Anderson Honoured (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07244 OOT on the Green (lodged on 08 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07243 Ullapool Pupils Victory Squeasy Peasy in European Business Games (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07242 NSPCC Scotland’s Underwear Rule Campaign (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07241.1 NHS 65 Today (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07240 Decline of Capercaillie Population in the Trossachs and Loch Lomond (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07239 Aberdeen Sports Village Commonwealth Sports Tour (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07238 Congratulations to Kittybrewster Primary School (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07237 Lottery Boost of £45,000 for Kinneil Museum (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07236 Hermitage Park Improvements (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07235 St Machar Parent Support Project (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07234 Shopmobility Aberdeen’s 21st Anniversary (lodged on 04 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07233 Making a Stand for LGBT Equality (lodged on 05 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07231 Capability Scotland’s Guide to Equal Opportunities (lodged on 04 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07230 Knightswood Secondary Awards for All Grant from Big Lottery Fund (lodged on 04 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07229 MOD Cuts at Edinburgh Barracks (lodged on 04 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07228 Awards for All Funding in Aberdeenshire West (lodged on 04 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07227 Banchory Trampoline Club (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07226 Scottish Bases Hit by Damaging Military Cuts (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07224 Congratulations to Saughton Park (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07223 Tartan Arms in Bannockburn, Pub of the Year (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07222 Clyde Tunnel’s 50th Anniversary (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07221 The Scottish Youth Parliament, Representing Scotland’s Young People (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07220 65 years of Scotland’s NHS (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07219 Celebrating Commonwealth Community (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07218 Nelson Mandela International Day (lodged on 03 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07217 Success for Orkney Academics (lodged on 02 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07216 Kinlochbervie Exchange With Tórshavn (lodged on 02 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07215 Congratulations to Student who lands Top Role at UHI (lodged on 02 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07214 Welcoming the Inaugural St Ayles Skiff World Championships at Ullapool (lodged on 02 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07213 BBFC Appointed to Regulate Mobile Content for Young People (lodged on 02 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07211 Women Working with Women to End Violence and Abuse (lodged on 01 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07210 Every Little Helps the Trussell Trust and Fareshare (lodged on 01 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07208 Funny in Falkirk Returns for Another Joke-fest (lodged on 01 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07207 Falkirk District’s Paths Network gets £600,000 Boost (lodged on 01 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07206 Armed Forces Day (lodged on 01 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07205 The Sunshine Appeal in England (lodged on 28 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07204 Eric Clarke, First Honorary President of the National Mining Museum of Scotland (lodged on 28 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07203 Quarriers Go4IT Project Wins Care Accolade (lodged on 28 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07202 A Thorn in Their Side (lodged on 28 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07199 Capability Scotland, Applying Equality (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07198 Congratulations to Moray Junior Eco-Forum (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07197 Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Awards (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07195 Supporting Children in Learning for Life (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07194 Condemning Wildlife Killings (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07192 K9-Kapers (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07191 Market for Payday Lending (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07190 Kemnay Teacher Goes to Wimbledon (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07189 Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament Co-president Elected to US Senate (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07188 Al-Anon Family Groups, Supporting Families with Alcohol-related Issues (lodged on 02 July 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07187 The Wonga Coup (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07186 Couple Win West Dunbartonshire Photography Prize (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07185 Bowel Screening Programme for People with Learning Disabilities and their Care Providers (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07182 Lightburn Elderly Association Project Set to Expand Operation (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07181 Gary’s Eggs (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
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S4M-07180 Antonine Primary School 2014 Communities Programme Award (lodged on 27 June 2013) Jamie Hepburn*
S4M-07111 Welcoming Oxfam’s Our Economy Report (lodged on 26 June 2013) James Kelly*, Hugh Henry*, Drew Smith*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Bill Walker*
S4M-06981 82% of Scots in Favour of Compulsory Microchipping (lodged on 13 June 2013) Alison Johnstone*
S4M-06980 Concern at Self-immolations in Tibet (lodged on 12 June 2013) Dennis Robertson*
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Business Bulletin: Monday 26 August 2013 Section H – New Documents
Subordinate Legislation
Negative instruments
The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 23 August 2013 and is subject to the negative procedure—
Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/247) laid under section 17(5) of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Other Documents
The following document was laid before the Parliament on 21 August 2013 and is not subject to Parliamentary procedure—
Scottish Public Services Ombudsman: Compendium of Case Reports for August 2013 (SPSO/2013/08) — Case 201103125: Lanarkshire NHS Board Case 201204498: Highland NHS Board Case 201200092: Lothian NHS Board – University Hospitals Division Case 200702119: Highland NHS Board Case 201201732: Grampian NHS Board laid under Sections 15(1) and 15(1A) of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002.
Committee Reports The following report is being published on 26 August 2013—
Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee, 2nd Report, 2013 (Session 4): Stage 1 Report on the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill (SP Paper 379)
For further information on accessing committee report, please contact the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)
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Business Bulletin: Monday 26 August 2013 Section J – Progress of Legislation
For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details).
Bills in Progress A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx
For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics.
As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon.
A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2.
Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders.
Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day.
(G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill.
Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced 11 June
Burrell Collection (Lending and Borrowing) (Scotland) Bill (P) Preliminary Stage (lead committee (Burrell Collection (Lending and Borrowing) (Scotland) Bill Committee) 18 June
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Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Education and Culture) 25 June Stage 1 (evidence (Finance Committee)) 4 September
City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill (P) Preliminary Stage (evidence, lead committee (City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill Committee) 11 September
Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (Justice Committee) 25 June
Landfill Tax (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Finance)) 19 June
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced 26 June
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (Local Government and Regeneration Committee) 12 June
Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Economy, Energy and Tourism)) 4 September Stage 1 (secondary committee (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)) 26 June
Scottish Independence Referendum Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Referendum (Scotland) Bill)) 5 September
Tribunals (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Justice)) 3 September
Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed 19 June Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected])
Subordinate legislation in progress (date of laying) (Lead Committee)
Affirmative instruments
Lead committee to report by 19 September 2013
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Designation of Persons as Scottish Public Authorities) Order 2013 [draft] (7 June 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)
Lead committee to report by 2 October 2013
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Rosyth International Container Terminal (Harbour Revision) Order 2013 [draft] (20 June 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)
Negative Instruments
Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee.
Subject to annulment by 4 September 2013 Lead committee to report by 24 June 2013
Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/154) (23 May 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/155) (23 May 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)
Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/156) (23 May 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)
Town and Country Planning (Schemes of Delegation and Local Review Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/157) (23 May 2013) (Local Government and Regeneration)
Glasgow Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/160) (23 May 2013) (Health and Sport)
Subject to annulment by 9 September 2013 Lead committee to report by 24 June 2013
National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme and Pension Scheme) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/168) (28 May 2013) (Health and Sport)
Subject to annulment by 11 September 2013 Lead committee to report by 9 September 2013
National Library of Scotland Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/169) (30 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
Equality Act 2010 (Specification of Public Authorities) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/170) (30 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
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Animal Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/173) (30 May 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)
National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (2008 Section) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/174) (30 May 2013) (Health and Sport)
Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/176) (30 May 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)
European Union (Amendments in respect of the Accession of Croatia) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/177) (30 May 2013) (European and External Relations)
Subject to annulment by 12 September 2013 Lead committee to report by 9 September 2013
Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/175) (31 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
Dangerous Dogs (Fees) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/178) (31 May 2013) (Justice)
Adam Smith College, Fife (Transfer and Closure) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/179) (31 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
Anniesland College and Langside College (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/180) (31 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
James Watt College (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/181) (31 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
Kilmarnock College (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/182) (31 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
Reid Kerr College (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/183) (31 May 2013) (Education and Culture)
Police Reform (Pensions Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/184) (31 May 2013) (Justice)
Firemen’s Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/185) (31 May 2013) (Justice)
Fire Reform (Pensions Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/186) (31 May 2013) (Justice)
Plant Health (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/187) (31 May 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)
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Mobile Homes (Written Statement) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/188) (31 May 2013) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)
Sea Fishing (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/189) (31 May 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)
National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/191) (31 May 2013) (Health and Sport)
Subject to annulment by 30 September 2013 Lead committee to report by 23 September 2013
Sale of Alcohol to Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/199) (18 June 2013) (Justice)
Subject to annulment by 2 October 2013 Lead committee to report by 30 September 2013
Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 (Sunbed) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/201) (20 June 2013) (Health and Sport)
Sale of Tobacco (Prescribed Documents) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/202) (20 June 2013) (Health and Sport)
Subject to annulment by 7 October 2013 Lead committee to report by 30 September 2013
Vulnerable Witnesses (Giving evidence in relation to the determination of Children’s Hearing grounds: Authentication of Prior Statements) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/215) (25 June 2013) (Justice)
Subject to annulment by 9 October 2013 Lead committee to report by 7 October 2013
Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/217) (27 June 2013) (Health and Sport)
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/218) (27 June 2013) (Welfare Reform)
Subject to annulment by 10 October 2013 Lead committee to report by 7 October 2013
Specified Products from China (Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/221) (28 June 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)
Subject to annulment by 11 October 2013
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Lead committee to report by 7 October 2013
Landfill (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/222) (1 July 2013) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)
Football Banning Orders (Regulated Football Matches) (Scotland) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/228) (8 July 2013) (Justice)
Sports Grounds and Sporting Events (Designation) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2013 (SSI 2013/229) (8 July 2013) (Justice)
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/239) (9 August 2013) (Welfare Reform)
Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 (SSI 2013/247) (23 August 2013) (Justice)
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