BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 95/2011 Monday 29 August 2011

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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 Question Time - 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

Business Bulletin: Monday 29 August 2011 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 29 June 2011 Wednesday 7 September 2011 1.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 8 September 2011 9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business 11.40 am General Question Time (for names of those members selected for General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 30 June 2011) 12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time 2.15 pm Themed Question Time Infrastructure and Capital Investment; Culture and External Affairs (for names of those members selected for Themed Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 30 June 2011)

2.55 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Wednesday 14 September 2011 2.30 pm Time for Reflection

3 followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motion followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 15 September 2011 9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business 11.40 am General Question Time 12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time 2.15 pm Themed Question Time Education and Lifelong Learning

2.55 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Business Bulletin: Monday 29 August 2011 Section E – Written questions lodged from 22 to 26 August 2011

Questions marked with a triangle (∆) are initiated by the Scottish Executive 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-01379 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have type (a) 1 and (b) 2 diabetes, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-01381 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) children and (b) adults have insulin pumps, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-01384 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average waiting time is for a patient to receive an insulin pump after the initial clinical referral, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-01385 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people are on waiting lists at for insulin pumps, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-01386 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have been refused access to an insulin pump in each year since 2007, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-01388 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average cost is of providing a patient with an insulin pump and accessories.

S4W-01677 Hugh Henry: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it provided to Renfrewshire Council to enable a council tax freeze in each year since 2008-09; how much it has provided for 2011-12; and how much it will provide in each year until 2015-16.

S4W-02254 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Executive in which years since 2000 was the mean uptake of MMR vaccine less than 90% on the (a) first and (b) second injection.

S4W-02255 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Executive what the relationship is between levels of deprivation and uptake of the MMR vaccination.

S4W-02256 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will publish the full risk assessment which led NHS Scotland to decide not to run a catch-up campaign to immunise teenagers who are unprotected from the risk of measles, in light of the Health Protection Agency in England deciding to run such a campaign.

S4W-02261 Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that local authorities and housing associations which share a common housing register should have a common policy for allocating houses.

S4W-02262 Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason the same system for allocating houses is not used by all local authorities and housing associations.

S4W-02263 Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that housing associations and local authorities in the same area should have common points systems for allocating houses.

S4W-02264 Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Executive how many housing associations use different systems to that of their local authority area for allocating houses.

S4W-02265 Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Executive how many houses (a) were built from 1999 until 2007 and (b) have been built since 2007.

S4W-02295 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people with asthma have received a medication review since the introduction of the Chronic Medication Service.

S4W-02296 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of school leavers are in positive follow-up destinations, broken down by (a) the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation and (b) local authority area, in each of the last three years, up to and including 2010-2011.

S4W-02297 Jim Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00958 by Nicola Sturgeon on 14 July 2011, what input NHS boards are having to its work in establishing a national plan for rare diseases.

S4W-02298 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive how many sunbed operators have been prosecuted under the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 for not displaying the relevant health and safety signage, in each of the last five years, broken down by local authority.

S4W-02299 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01210 by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2011, what work is being done to tackle social deprivation and inequality in North Ayrshire.

S4W-02300 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01210 by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2011, whether it will (a) clarify what it means by "and beyond" and (b) list the activities which will address health inequality and social deprivation that are being carried out beyond Glasgow.

S4W-02301 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01210 by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2011, what plans it has to extend the Healthier, Wealthier Children project outwith the NHS Glasgow and Greater Clyde area.

S4W-02302 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01210 by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2011, when the last periodic review was conducted of NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s property and accommodation.

S4W-02303 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to hold ministerial-level meetings to discuss NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s estate.

S4W-02304 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are any ministerial visits planned to general medical practices within North Ayrshire.

S4W-02305 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to the European Parliament and the UK Government regarding reducing VAT on sun cream.

S4W-02308 Mary Scanlon: To ask the Scottish Executive how much was spent on improvements to the A95 in each year since 2007-08.

S4W-02309 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether there is anyone employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran who is on a protected salary and who has been previously employed as a chief executive or human resources manager.

S4W-02310 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether there is anyone employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran who has been previously employed as a director of human resources in an acting-up capacity.

S4W-02311 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average time has been for Transport Scotland to respond to (a) emails and (b) written enquiries regarding the Forth Crossing Project in the last six months.

S4W-02312 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of enquiries received by Transport Scotland between 1 August 2010 and 1 August 2011 were answered within 21 days.

S4W-02313 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have been treated for eating disorders each year since 1999, broken down by (a) specific eating disorder, (b) age category and (c) NHS board area.

S4W-02314 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many instances of fly-tipping were recorded in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11, broken down by local authority.

S4W-02315 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people were convicted of dangerous driving in the Grampian region in each of the last three years.

S4W-02316 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of those who committed a road traffic offence in the Grampian area in (a) 2008-09 and (b) 2009-10 have committed a further such offence.

S4W-02317 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01608 by Nicola Sturgeon on 4 August 2011, of the partial hand amputations that took place, how many patients could have been considered for prosthetics had they been available.

S4W-02318 Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Executive how many antisocial behaviour orders have been issued to 12 to 15 year-olds, year on year, since 2007.

S4W-02319 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many emergency and elective hospital admissions due to assault were made in the NHS Grampian area in (a) 2008-09, (b) 2009-10 and (c) 2010-11.

S4W-02320 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of those convicted of a crime in the Grampian area in 2010-11 previously received a fiscal fine.

S4W-02321 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many incidences of serious assault were recorded in the Grampian police force area in each of the last three years.

S4W-02322 Adam Ingram: To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to energy companies regarding the establishment of a social tariff for (a) older people and (b) those classed as fuel poor.

S4W-02323 Adam Ingram: To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding changes to the cold weather payment and, in particular, for those older people who are not in receipt of benefits.

S4W-02329 John Pentland: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S4W-01638 and S4W-01639 by Michael Russell on 10 August 2011, what funding method has been agreed for schools in the programme, broken down by individual school.

S4W-02330 John Pentland: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S4W-01638 and S4W-01639 by Michael Russell on 10 August 2011, what assessment was made of the criteria that were used to decide which funding method would apply to schools in the programme, broken down by individual school.

S4W-02331 John Pentland: To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it has given to the introduction of charges to companies who carry out roadworks on busy roads during peak times.

S4W-02332 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive what support is provided by the NHS for (a) children and (b) adults with an attention deficit disorder.

S4W-02333 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance it provides to NHS boards for the treatment of adults with an attention deficit disorder.

S4W-02334 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that adults requiring treatment for an attention deficit disorder should be able to access treatment in another NHS board area when the treatment required is not available in their own locality.

S4W-02335 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that cycle proficiency training should be mandatory for all schoolchildren.

S4W-02336 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that cycle proficiency training for schoolchildren should be provided in school hours.

S4W-02337 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that cycle proficiency training for schoolchildren should be provided by trained members of teaching staff.

S4W-02338 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what support it gives to local authorities for the provision of cycle proficiency training to schoolchildren.

S4W-02339 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) active schools coordinators and (b) road safety officers have been trained in each year since 2008, broken down by local authority.

S4W-02340 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in the establishment of the Cycle Training Standards and Delivery Support Group, and what the expected outcomes of this group will be.

S4W-02341 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on (a) cycling and (b) cycle training being incorporated into PE lessons.

S4W-02342 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive what timeframe has been put in place for local authorities to bid for the proposed national football academy and national indoor football centre.

S4W-02343 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish (a) details of the bidding process and (b) the information that local authorities will be required to provide in any bid for the proposed national football academy and the national indoor football centre, and when this information will be communicated to local authorities.

S4W-02345 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many racist incidents were recorded in the Grampian police force area in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11, broken down by ethnic origin of the victim.

S4W-02346 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many homicide victims there were in the Grampian police force area in 2010-11, broken down by main method of killing.

S4W-02347 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of random drug tests carried out on prisoners in the Grampian police force area has been found to be positive, in each of the last 12 months.

S4W-02348 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many housebreaking incidents were recorded in the Grampian region in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11.

S4W-02349 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive what apprenticeship schemes there are in place.

S4W-02350 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive how many annual places are available in each apprenticeship scheme.

S4W-02351 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding has been awarded to each apprenticeship scheme in 2011-12 and how much was awarded in each of the last three years.

S4W-02352 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average duration is of an apprenticeship in each scheme.

S4W-02353 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive what qualifications are awarded on completion of each apprenticeship scheme.

S4W-02354 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive what the drop-out rate is for each apprenticeship scheme.

S4W-02355 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive which apprenticeship schemes classify participants as being employed by the organisation delivering the scheme.

S4W-02356 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive which apprenticeship schemes are delivered by (a) charitable and (b) commercial organisations.

S4W-02357 Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Executive how food standards in NHS hospitals are monitored and how complaints regarding these are (a) processed and (b) dealt with.

S4W-02358 Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Executive what the level of (a) numeracy and (b) literacy among school leavers was in each year since 2007, broken down by local authority.

S4W-02360 Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Executive whether all (a) local authorities and (b) NHS boards are compliant with section 259 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

S4W-02361 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive how many environmental health officers there are, broken down by local authority.

S4W-02362 Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive how many sunbed operators have been prosecuted under the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008, broken down by local authority.

S4W-02363 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00597 by Richard Lochhead on 17 June 2011, how much it expects to spend under the programme in 2011-12, broken down by delivery scheme.

S4W-02364 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive, following the introduction of the European Commission’s electronic identification system, whether sheep farmers will have to keep paper records of their flock.

S4W-02365 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive, following the introduction of the European Commission’s electronic identification system, what percentage of read

rate must be achieved by a sheep farmer to prevent investigations being conducted to establish whether other elements of the identification and traceability rules have been adhered to.

S4W-02366 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive how many lung cancer specialist nurses there are, broken down by NHS board area.

S4W-02367 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average number of patients allocated to a lung specialist nurse is, broken down by NHS board area.

S4W-02368 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to implement the recommendations set out in Sheriff Duff’s fatal accident inquiry report on the sudden epilepsy-related deaths of two teenagers.

S4W-02369 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of Sheriff Duff’s fatal accident inquiry report on the sudden epilepsy-related deaths of two teenagers, what action it will take to ensure that clinicians make sure that patients with epilepsy, their parents and carers are made aware of the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

S4W-02370 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many epilepsy specialist nurses there are, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-02371 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01989 by Keith Brown on 25 August 2011, which transport projects has it funded jointly with local authorities since 1999, and how much has each contributed to these.

Business Bulletin: Monday 29 August 2011 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 full list of current motions is available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/motionsandamendments/motions.htm.

A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/motionsandamendments/index.htm.

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-00740 Drew Smith: Recognising the Continued Flourishing of Clydebuilt Ship Construction—That the Parliament notes the departure of HMS Dragon from the River Clyde to Portsmouth on 27 August 2011 to be handed over to the Royal Navy; further notes that this is the fourth of six Type 45 destroyers, the first of which was launched on the Clyde in 2006; wishes the ship, and all who sail with her, a long and safe service in the future defence of the United Kingdom, its interests and international obligations; recognises that this follows closely on from the departure of the first and largest section of the new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, which is understood to be the height of a four-storey tenement building and weighs 8,000 tonnes, which began its 600-mile journey from the Clyde to Rosyth by barge on 16 August, arriving 5 days later; congratulates the workers of Govan and Scotstoun shipyards, as well as their partners in Rosyth and elsewhere; reaffirms its commitment to support the building of what it sees as such high quality defence ships in Glasgow, and acknowledges the achievement of the cyclists who took part in the Beat the Block challenge sponsored cycle ride around Scotland and who beat the arrival of the mid-section of the carrier’s hull, which is known to shipyard workers as Lower Block 3, to Rosyth raising £15,000 for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

*S4M-00739 Colin Beattie: Congratulations to the Hollies Day Centre—That the Parliament congratulates the Hollies Day Centre, in Musselburgh, on its award of £5,000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the funds are expected to be used to allow the centre to further support the community by creating a position of a part-time dementia unit co-worker; praises Ann Proudfoot for what it sees as her continued success with the Hollies Day Centre, and wishes it the best of luck as it continues to serve the Musselburgh community.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00738 Colin Beattie: Funds for a Dragon Boat—That the Parliament congratulates Paddlers for Life, Scotland South East on receiving £9,308 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All scheme; notes that the paddling group intends to purchase a dragon boat so that it can run paddling classes for those recuperating from breast cancer treatment; praises its members for their dedication to their sport and for providing group support and rehabilitation for those recovering from breast cancer; further notes that the paddlers are hoping to receive additional funding for a second boat and for the two boats to race each other, and wishes what it considers to be this fantastic group continued success.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00737 Mark McDonald: World Schools Debating Championships in Dundee—That the Parliament congratulates Singapore on winning the World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) which were held in Dundee between 16 and 26 August 2011; also congratulates Scotland on an excellent performance after reaching the semi-final stages of the competition, defeating tournament favourites England on the way; further congratulates the committee of volunteers, headed by

Irene McGrath and Malcolm Smart, on doing what was considered to be a stellar job in organising the week-long competition which saw teams travel from as far afield as New Zealand and Argentina; considers that this competition demonstrates the strength of schools debating in Scotland and further afield; notes that Scotland will again compete in the WSDC in South Africa early next year, and wishes the team all the best in future competitions.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00736 Roderick Campbell: Continued Funding of Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol.—That the Parliament congratulates what it considers to be the outstanding work of Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol volunteers; understands that the Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol is now the largest voluntary air observation service in Europe, offering services such as search, surveillance, reporting and flood warning on a voluntary basis; further understands that the UK Civil Aviation Authority rules currently permit the remuneration of expenses to volunteer pilots only when flying with an observer, with no remuneration being available where pilot-only missions are undertaken, and believes that the UK Government should review this situation as a matter of urgency with a view to ensuring the long-term viability of this charitable organisation in a climate of rising fuel costs.

Supported by: Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Stewart*

*S4M-00735 Liam McArthur: A Decade of Success for Home-Start Orkney—That the Parliament congratulates Home-Start Orkney on its 10th anniversary, to be celebrated on the 27 August 2011 with a sandcastle competition on Scapa beach; acknowledges the significant contribution made by the organisation over the last decade supporting families in the islands; recognises that the regular visits to family homes by volunteers who have all had experience of parenting is considered to have become an invaluable support for families; notes that the Orkney scheme, the most northerly in the UK, is one of 334 schemes across the UK and with British Forces’ families overseas, and wishes the organisation in Orkney and elsewhere all the best over the next decade and beyond in delivering its mission to provide children with a happy and secure childhood.

*S4M-00734♦ Elaine Murray: South of Scotland Broadband Delivery Bid— That the Parliament congratulates the South of Scotland Alliance on developing the South of Scotland Broadband UK Bid; understands that, if successful, this would be the single largest infrastructure project for the south of Scotland; notes its objective is to make next generation broadband available to 100% of the population of the area by 2020; further notes that Dumfries and Galloway Council and Scottish Borders Council agreed the indicative funding model which will form the basis of submission of the bid to the Scottish Government at their full council meetings on 25 August 2011; believes that this is a model that could be rolled out in other rural areas of Scotland and would contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the NHS, Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish and UK Governments, and would welcome widespread support for the bid.

*S4M-00731 Colin Keir: Scotland Bill and EU Involvement—That the Parliament believes that Scotland should have a strengthened role in European policy-making and that the Scottish Ministers should be given the statutory right to be included in United Kingdom delegations on all policy fields that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament or that are exercisable by the Scottish Ministers; notes that, at present, the Scottish Ministers can only attend meetings of the Council of the European Union with the agreement of the lead UK minister; understands that Scotland has previously been denied the opportunity to form part of some UK delegations; believes that, on matters of pivotal importance to Scotland such as fisheries, where 70% of UK landings are by Scottish-based fishing vessels, Scotland should form part of the UK delegation and, when appropriate, lead the negotiations on behalf of the UK; further believes that a statutory right would ensure that negotiations take full account of the impact of EU policy on devolved nations; considers that Scotland has the potential to play an important role in the shaping of EU policy, particularly in the fields of energy and the environment, and supports amending the Scotland Bill to give the Scottish Ministers the statutory footing required for Scotland to have greater influence in Europe.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Dave Thompson*, Marco Biagi*, Helen Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00730 Jackie Baillie: Happy 10th Birthday Ardardan—That the Parliament congratulates Ardardan Estate on its 10th anniversary; notes that Ardardan includes a garden, nursery, farm shop and tea room, alongside a working farm on the banks of the River Clyde at Cardross; recognises the contribution Ardardan makes to the local economy and employment; believes that local people and visitors alike enjoy a quality experience at Ardardan; welcomes the celebration of its anniversary with a festival weekend on 27 and 28 August 2011, and wishes Ardardan every success for the future.

*S4M-00729 Kevin Stewart: Chewing Gum Levy—That the Parliament calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to introduce a levy on chewing gum manufacturers, the proceeds of which should be distributed to local authorities to clean pavements and streets.

Supported by: Linda Fabiani*, John Mason*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Brian Adam*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Derek Mackay*, Richard Lyle*, Chic Brodie*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00728 Chic Brodie: Opening of a New Facility at Prestwick Airport—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by British Airways that it will open a new engineering facility at Prestwick Airport, and further welcomes what this will mean in terms of providing skilled-employment and jobs in the area.

*S4M-00727 Graeme Dey: Scotland to Rugby World Cup Glory—That the Parliament wishes the Scotland rugby squad well for the forthcoming IRB World Cup in New Zealand, which is scheduled to run from 9 September to 23 October 2011; congratulates the team on its win over Italy by 23-12 in the final warm-up game

before the main event, and calls on all Scots to get behind the 30-man squad, led by team captain Alastair Kellock and head coach Andy Robinson, as they look to take Scotland to World Cup glory on 23 October.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, John Mason*, Liam McArthur*, Marco Biagi*, Jim Eadie*, Colin Keir*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, George Adam*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Chic Brodie*, Jim Hume*, Joan McAlpine*, Jean Urquhart*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Hanzala Malik*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, John Park*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00724 Claire Baker: Glenrothes and Area Heritage Centre Awarded Charitable Status—That the Parliament congratulates Glenrothes and Area Heritage Centre (GAHC) on being awarded charitable status by the office of the Scottish Charity Regulator; recognises the efforts of its members to establish a flagship heritage centre that aims to chart the history of the area from its rural beginnings to the modern new town of Glenrothes; applauds the photographic exhibitions that are currently being held in the Rothes Halls and the Lomond Centre; notes GAHC’s contribution to raising the profile of Glenrothes as a tourist destination, and wishes it every success in the future.

Supported by: Michael McMahon*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Patricia Ferguson*, James Kelly*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, Ken Macintosh*, Fiona McLeod*, David Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, Hanzala Malik*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*, Richard Simpson*, John Park*

*S4M-00723 Joe FitzPatrick: Dundee V&A Design Wins 2011 WAN Award—That the Parliament congratulates Kengo Kuma and Associates on their design for the Victoria and Albert Museum in Dundee and on winning the 2011 World Architecture News award for civic buildings in the "unbuilt" category; notes that the Kengo Kuma design was unanimously selected by the panel of judges on the basis of its sensitive handling of the site and context and the significant impact they consider it will have on the surrounding community, not only visually, but through increased tourism to what is considered to be Dundee’s stunning waterfront, providing many additional jobs and introducing a new cultural venue on the River Tay; acknowledges the work carried out by Dundee City Council, the universities of Dundee and Abertay Dundee and the Scottish Government in taking the project forward, and looks forward to the construction of what it sees as a ground-breaking building which is due to commence next year.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Jean Urquhart*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Ruth Davidson*, Nanette Milne*, Alison McInnes*, Mark McDonald*, Jenny Marra*

*S4M-00722 Joe FitzPatrick: Palestinian Statehood Bid at the United Nations— That the Parliament supports the efforts of Palestinian officials to bring a vote before the General Assembly of the United Nations seeking recognition of Palestinian statehood; considers that the recognition of Palestinian statehood need not necessarily prejudice prospective peace negotiations with Israel; believes that it would be unfortunate if the General Assembly was denied the opportunity to voice its opinion on this issue; condemns the use of violence by all those involved in the conflict and regrets the reprehensible loss of civilian life as a result; acknowledges that United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 refers to the "inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war" and calls for the withdrawal of Israel’s armed forces from territories occupied since the Six Day War in 1967; shares the view that a complete freeze in the construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank is likely to be a critical step toward peace; believes that there is a broad international consensus that the pre-1967 boundaries should form the basis of any peace settlement, however acknowledges that circumstances have changed since 1967 and therefore accepts, in principle, the concept of land swaps in order to facilitate the peace process; laments the breakdown of democratic governance within the Palestinian National Authority, but welcomes the reconciliation deal brokered in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah with the resolution to hold free and fair elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council within twelve months of 27 April 2011, and hopes to see constructive and transparent negotiations between a representative Palestinian delegation and the Israeli government that ultimately leads to a solution whereby Israelis and Palestinians are able to live comfortably alongside one another in peace.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, James Dornan*, Rob Gibson*, Liam McArthur*, Marco Biagi*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Colin Keir*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Margaret Burgess*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Neil Findlay*, John Finnie*, Stuart McMillan*, Margaret McDougall*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Drew Smith*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00721 Margaret McDougall: Congratulations to the Marymass Festival in Irvine—That the Parliament congratulates the Marymass Festival in Irvine which ran from 11 to 22 August 2011, with the parade day on 20 August; understands that, over the 12 days, it attracted 50,000 people to Irvine, with 20,000 on the Saturday alone; further notes that this festival has been held since the middle ages and that it is also believed to commemorate Mary Queen of Scots’ visit to Irvine in 1563; considers that, with its ancient parade and horse racing at the moor, this is an important festival on the Scottish events’ calendar, attracting not only Irvinites but many others from across the globe; considers that it was, once again, a very successful community event with many thousands honouring the historical culture of Irvine; believes that the festival plays an important role in attracting tourists to Irvine and the surrounding area and in providing a boost to local businesses; thanks everyone who organised and supported the event, including the Irvine Carters Society and North Ayrshire Council, and wishes it every success for the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, Richard Lyle*, Jean Urquhart*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, Drew Smith*

*S4M-00720 Aileen McLeod: The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride—That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Scottish leg of the Tour of Britain cycling event is scheduled to take place between Peebles and Dumfries on 11 September 2011; further welcomes the news that the Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride is expected to take place one week before, on 4 September; considers that this will provide cyclists of all ages and abilities with a unique opportunity to sample all or some of the route that will be followed by the top cyclists during the professional Tour of Britain ride; believes that the Tour of Britain and the Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride are a fantastic boost to Scotland generally and, more specifically, to sport, tourism and the economy in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, and encourages as many people as possible to sign up for the Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride at http://www.tourride.co.uk and, in so doing, enjoy what could be the ride of their lives whilst simultaneously raising funds for and awareness of prostate cancer, the most commonly-diagnosed cancer in men in Scotland.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, Bill Kidd*, James Dornan*, Sandra White*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Liam McArthur*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Adam Ingram*, Elaine Murray*, Christine Grahame*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, George Adam*, Fiona McLeod*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Richard Simpson*, John Park*

*S4M-00719 Jamie Hepburn: Congratulations to Kildrum and Whitelees Primary Schools—That the Parliament congratulates Kildrum and Whitelees Primary Schools on achieving exceptionally positive reports from HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE); recognises Myra Lindsay and Ann Kay, head teachers of Kildrum and Whitelees Primary Schools respectively, and their staff, in establishing and maintaining exceptional standards of support for their pupils’ learning and development, as highlighted in both HMIE reports; understands that Whitelees Primary School is the first school under the new school inspection framework to have achieved an “excellent” score for all five categories assessed, and applauds the students of both schools, for their hard work, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning as reflected in their levels of educational attainment.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Margaret Burgess*, George Adam*, Richard Lyle*, Siobhan McMahon*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00718 Duncan McNeil: Lunar Trek—That the Parliament recognises the achievements of the Inverclyde Globetrotters, a group of virtual walkers affiliated to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS); understands that the group has cumulatively walked more than 50,000 miles and taken 105 million steps, the equivalent of walking around the world; notes what it sees as the group’s significant contribution, in line with all CHSS groups, to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise while providing a source of education and social interaction through fun and innovative virtual challenges; congratulates it on being a finalist in the NHS Physical Activity Health Alliance’s Active Factor Awards for 2011, and wishes it well with its next challenge, in conjunction with the national network of CHSS groups across Scotland, to complete a virtual lunar trek, covering the equivalent of the

238,857 miles to the moon and aiming to highlight what it sees as the important work of CHSS in providing ongoing support, building confidence and promoting a healthy lifestyle in local communities across Scotland.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Richard Lyle*, Siobhan McMahon*, David Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, Bob Doris*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*

*S4M-00717 Patricia Ferguson: Maryhill Highland Games—That the Parliament recognises the first Maryhill Highland Games and the hard work and effort of the community groups involved, particularly the Maryhill Community Council and Maryhill Housing Association; recognises the imaginative approach they bring to celebrations in the area as evidenced by the 2010 Winter Festival, and congratulates all those involved in such a successful and enjoyable day.

Supported by: James Kelly*, Jackie Baillie*, David Stewart*, Neil Bibby*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*, Claire Baker*

*S4M-00716 Patricia Ferguson: Possilpark Gala Day—That the Parliament congratulates the volunteers and community organisations who organised what is considered to be a very successful 2011 Possilpark Gala Day, particularly Young Peoples Futures; recognises the hard work and effort of many volunteers in bringing the event together; notes the involvement of the many community groups in the area and that there was an activity for every age group, and hopes that the event can go from strength to strength in 2012.

Supported by: James Kelly*, Jackie Baillie*, David Stewart*, Neil Bibby*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*, Claire Baker*

*S4M-00715 Kenneth Gibson: Tuition Fees for English Domiciled Students— That the Parliament notes with concern the campaign being mounted to force the Scottish Government to provide free education for English domiciled university students; understands that fees currently charged to the estimated 22,000 English domiciled students vary between £1,820 and £2,895 per year; considers that waiving such fees could cost the Scottish block grant more than £50 million in 2011 and lead to cuts in jobs and services in other areas currently funded by the Scottish Government; regrets the decision of the UK Government to allow tuition fees south of the border to rise to £9,000; believes this will put pressure on the Scottish Government to allow fees for English domiciled students to rise or be faced with a huge number of applicants from England, making it more difficult for Scottish domiciled students to access higher education; recognises that Scottish domiciled students studying in England require to pay full tuition fees; does not believe that it is a human right for English domiciled students to be educated free at the expense of the Scottish public purse, and considers that English domiciled students should focus on demanding that the UK Government reduces or eliminates fees in England rather than seek a free education in Scotland paid for by the Scottish Government.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Dave Thompson*, Marco Biagi*, Gordon MacDonald*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*,

Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Margaret Burgess*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00714 George Adam: Scottish Cycling Circuit Race 2011, Paisley—That the Parliament congratulates Paisley on hosting the Scottish Cycling Circuit Race 2011 for the first time, providing cyclists with a race around the historic town centre; recognises the importance of the event which brings together major cycling talent from across Scotland, and considers that this event, as well as a host of others held in Paisley over this summer, is proof of the town’s vibrancy and ambition.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Claudia Beamish*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackson Carlaw*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*, Anne McTaggart*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00713 George Adam: Paisley’s Festival of Fire—That the Parliament recognises the Festival of Fire held in Paisley town centre on 20 August 2011, organised by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Preservation Society, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue and Renfrewshire Council; considers that the event was again a great success, displaying dozens of fire engines and rescue vehicles with local fire officers providing fire safety demonstrations and positive messages in a friendly manner, and expects that the event will become an example worth following for other towns and local authorities in the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Derek Mackay*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackson Carlaw*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*, Anne McTaggart*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00712 George Adam: St Vincent’s Hospice, Renfrewshire—That the Parliament recognises the work carried out by all those working at St Vincent’s Hospice in providing palliative care for those with serious illnesses across Renfrewshire; congratulates the hospice on organising the successful Heart and Soul Ball on 19 August 2011 to raise funds, and wishes the hospice continued success in its endeavours for those in need throughout the area.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Colin Keir*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackson Carlaw*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, Humza Yousaf*, Anne McTaggart*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00710# Rob Gibson: Remembering the Russian Arctic Convoys—That the Parliament adds its voice to those of many lands who took part in the 70th anniversary service at Cove, Loch Ewe on 20 August 2011 in remembrance of, and gratitude to, the merchant seamen, sailors and airmen who took part in Operation Dervish which assembled and delivered 41 convoys of essential materials and armaments to Archangel and Murmansk, the ice free ports of northern Russia from

1941 to 1944; notes that the merchant ships were assembled at Loch Ewe in Wester Ross and were protected on their voyages by the Royal Navy based at Scapa Flow, Orkney; recalls that 3,000 shipmates perished on the hazardous Arctic convoys through violent storms and freezing weather conditions, whilst under the constant threat of enemy attack, in order to keep open this vital wartime supply route that made possible the Russian resistance to Nazi invasion which it considers, in no small measure, contributed to the Allied victory over fascism; welcomes the fundraising appeal for a new Russian arctic convoy museum to be built at Aultbea, Wester Ross which will create an archive and display of artefacts as a lasting legacy to these brave men, and would welcome support for this worthy initiative.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Patricia Ferguson*, John Mason*, Liam McArthur*, Dave Thompson*, Marco Biagi*, Colin Keir*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Christine Grahame*, Margaret Burgess*, Ken Macintosh*, George Adam*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Joan McAlpine*, Jean Urquhart*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00709 Sandra White: Didn’t They Do Well—That the Parliament congratulates all those who took part in the Evening Times Community Champions awards for West and Central Glasgow held in Partick Burgh Halls on 18 August 2011; pays tribute to the hard work and dedication of individuals and groups; congratulates winners Visibility Volunteers, Isobel Glass and Jean Wilson, Celine McKinlay, G15 Youth Project, Thelma Sneddon, St Peters Primary, Partick and the Addaction over 50 project, and recognises that it is truly the people who make their communities so great.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Kenneth Gibson*, Derek Mackay*, Richard Lyle*, Jean Urquhart*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Ruth Davidson*, Drew Smith*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00708 Kenneth Gibson: The Importance of Scotland’s Voluntary Sector— That the Parliament welcomes the recent article by Martin Sime, Chief Executive of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, in which he commends the work, attitude and approach of the Scottish Government towards the third sector, whilst contrasting this with the political response of the UK Government to the underlying causes of the recent riots in England which he considers was "beyond inept"; recognises international research that considers strong civil societies are essential to establishing strong economies and that UK Government cuts to community day groups, day centres and voluntary groups has created a divided and damaged society in urban England; agrees with Mr Sime that Scottish social policy and the funding of voluntary organisations is more intelligent and empathetic than it is in England; applauds the Scottish Government for its strong belief that the voluntary sector is indispensable and plays a huge role in tackling discrimination, providing advice, protecting the environment, growing the economy and tackling numerous social problems including substance abuse; supports Mr Sime’s view that, although Scotland is more aware of the importance of the voluntary sector, there is no room for complacency and that Scottish politicians of all persuasions must continue to offer their unwavering support for voluntary organisations; further agrees with Mr Sime’s

statement that “what has happened in urban England serves to remind us of our advantages and to warn of the consequences of fostering division and exclusion”, and calls on the UK Government to reverse what it considers to be its foolish decision to slash funding for voluntary organisations at a time when they are most needed.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, Dave Thompson*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Margaret Burgess*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00707 Margaret Burgess: Scottish Maritime Museum—That the Parliament recognises the work of the Scottish Maritime Museum in preserving Scotland’s maritime heritage; notes the contribution the museum makes to local employment by training apprentices; further notes the importance of the museum as a driver of the local tourist economy; welcomes its varied work with many partners such as the RSPB; congratulates the museum on being designated the lead museum in the United Kingdom for shipbuilding, and looks forward to its continuing development in the preservation, interpretation, research and display of Scotland’s maritime heritage.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Colin Keir*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Siobhan McMahon*, Mark Griffin*, Sarah Boyack*, Chic Brodie*, Aileen McLeod*, Claudia Beamish*, Stuart McMillan*, Margaret McDougall*, Neil Bibby*, Humza Yousaf*, Ruth Davidson*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*, Richard Simpson*, Lewis Macdonald*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00706 Drew Smith: Hillhead Primary School—That the Parliament notes the opening of the new Hillhead Primary School on Friday 19 August; welcomes new staff, pupils and families to the school; acknowledges that Glasgow City Council has spent £5 million upgrading existing schools this year, and hopes that pupils and teachers across Glasgow enjoy their year ahead.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson*, James Kelly*, Helen Eadie*, David Torrance*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Neil Findlay*, Claudia Beamish*, Neil Bibby*, Hanzala Malik*, Anne McTaggart*, Claire Baker*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-00733 30 Years of MND Scotland (lodged on ) Michael McMahon*, Bill Kidd*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, Helen Eadie*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, George Adam*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Graeme Pearson*, Claudia Beamish*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00732 Campaign Continues to Save the Clyde Coastguard (lodged on ) Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*,

Duncan McNeil*, George Adam*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Bob Doris*, Drew Smith*

S4M-00711 Adopt a Road (lodged on ) Sandra White*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Christine Grahame*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00705 Full Steam Ahead for the Campaign to Save the Waverley (lodged on 19 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, John Pentland*, Sandra White*, Patricia Ferguson*, Johann Lamont*, Dave Thompson*, Helen Eadie*, David Torrance*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Richard Lyle*, Chic Brodie*, Claudia Beamish*, Hanzala Malik*, Ruth Davidson*, Richard Simpson*, John Park*

S4M-00704 New York, New York (lodged on 19 August 2011) John Pentland*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Ken Macintosh*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, Ruth Davidson*

S4M-00703 Struan Stevenson MEP, Unacceptable Use of Language (lodged on 19 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Christina McKelvie*, Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Chic Brodie*, Stuart McMillan*, Patrick Harvie*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00702 Minimum Pricing and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (lodged on 19 August 2011) Angus MacDonald*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Margaret Burgess*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00701 Resisting Greenbelt Development (lodged on 19 August 2011) Michael McMahon*, Ken Macintosh*, Siobhan McMahon*

S4M-00700 Deep Fried Film Festival (lodged on 19 August 2011) John Pentland*, Richard Lyle*

S4M-00699 Encouraging Healthy Eating for People with Learning Difficulties - (lodged on 19 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00698 Dr Elaine Bullard (lodged on 19 August 2011) Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Jean Urquhart*, Stuart McMillan*, Willie Rennie*

S4M-00697 McLellan Arts Festival (lodged on 19 August 2011) Sandra White*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00696 Horse Haven (lodged on 18 August 2011) Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00695 Nail the Rogues Campaign (lodged on 18 August 2011) Bill Kidd*, Dave Thompson*, Siobhan McMahon*, Mark Griffin*, Sarah Boyack*, Kezia Dugdale*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*, John Park*, Richard Baker*

S4M-00694 Action against Female Genital Mutilation (lodged on 18 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Dave Thompson*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Margaret McDougall*, Patrick Harvie*

S4M-00693 Funding in Uddingston and Bellshill from Awards for All (lodged on 18 August 2011) Patricia Ferguson*, James Kelly*, Neil Bibby*

S4M-00692 Pandemic Heading To Notting Hill (lodged on 17 August 2011) Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00691 Job Creating Powers for the Scottish Parliament (lodged on 17 August 2011) Dave Thompson*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00690 World Schools’ Debating Championship (lodged on 17 August 2011) Bill Kidd*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00685 Corporation Tax Paper Concerns (lodged on 17 August 2011) Michael McMahon*, Helen Eadie*, Mary Fee*, Patrick Harvie*

S4M-00684 Funding for Beacon Arts Centre (lodged on 17 August 2011) Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Gil Paterson*, Jean Urquhart*, Stewart Maxwell*, Ruth Davidson*

S4M-00681 Stop the Closure of Lightburn Hospital (lodged on 17 August 2011) John Pentland*, Michael McMahon*, Patricia Ferguson*, James Kelly*, Jackie Baillie*, Siobhan McMahon*, Mark Griffin*, Neil Findlay*, David Stewart*, Neil Bibby*, Hanzala Malik*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*

S4M-00680 Management of Dungavel Detention Centre (lodged on 17 August 2011) Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00679 50th Birthday of the British Heart Foundation (lodged on 17 August 2011) Dave Thompson*, Gil Paterson*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00678 Bankie Talk (lodged on 17 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00677 Rudolf Brazda (lodged on 16 August 2011) Sandra White*, Adam Ingram*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*, Patrick Harvie*

S4M-00675 Isle of Arran Mountain Festival (lodged on 16 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00674 Scotland’s Police Officers (lodged on 16 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Adam Ingram*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00673 Spring Fling Festival Success (lodged on 16 August 2011) Elaine Murray*, Graeme Pearson*

S4M-00672 Congratulations to the International Voluntary Service (lodged on 15 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*

S4M-00671 World War Z (lodged on 15 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*, Neil Bibby*

S4M-00669 Professor Paul Wilkinson CBE (lodged on 15 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00667 Contribution of Scottish Police (lodged on 15 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-00665 European Marine Energy Centre Turbine (lodged on 15 August 2011) Rob Gibson*, Tavish Scott*, Dave Thompson*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Fiona McLeod*, Chic Brodie*, Jamie McGrigor*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00664 Kilwinning Abbey Dig (lodged on 15 August 2011) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-00663 Ayrshire Doors Open Day (lodged on 15 August 2011) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-00662 Lip-reading campaign (lodged on 19 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Dave Thompson*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Mark Griffin*, Alison Johnstone*, Chic Brodie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Drew Smith*, Richard Simpson*

S4M-00661 Viewpark VIPs (lodged on 15 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00660 Spinal Injuries Scotland Cycle Challenge (lodged on 15 August 2011) Bill Kidd*, James Kelly*, Tavish Scott*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Siobhan McMahon*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie McGrigor*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*

S4M-00657 Congratulations to Cumbernauld Action on Care of the Elderly - (lodged on 12 August 2011) Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00656 Christian Aid’s Nets Now Campaign (lodged on 12 August 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-00655 Centenary Celebrations for Dumbarton Accies (lodged on 12 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00648 Increase in Passenger Numbers for Glasgow Airport (lodged on 12 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00646 Lack of Local TV (lodged on 11 August 2011) Sandra White*, Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00644 Celtic Spirit (lodged on 11 August 2011) Sandra White*

S4M-00641 The Jimmy Reid Foundation (lodged on 11 August 2011) Dave Thompson*, Fiona McLeod*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00639 Reach Youth and Carfin Young at Heart Group Awards (lodged on 11 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00638 Fall In Love with Loch Lomond (lodged on 10 August 2011) Helen Eadie*, Fiona McLeod*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00637 Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival 2011 (lodged on 10 August 2011) Helen Eadie*, Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00636 Recognising Scotland’s Big Heart for East Africa (lodged on 10 August 2011) Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00634 Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival (lodged on 10 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*, John Park*

S4M-00633 Paisley, Home of Scottish Under-21’s Football (lodged on 10 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00632 Congratulations to the Headway Five on Paris Charity Cycle Success (lodged on 10 August 2011) Helen Eadie*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00630 Jeremy Hunt Doesn’t Get the Picture so Neither Does the Borders - (lodged on 10 August 2011) Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00626 Kelso Nursery School Funding Success (lodged on 09 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00624 Devolution of Air Passenger Duty (lodged on 09 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00622 Bank Investment in Cluster Bombs (lodged on 09 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00621 All the Best to the STV Appeal (lodged on 09 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00620 Young Drivers (lodged on 12 August 2011) Dave Thompson*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00619 20th Anniversary of the Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments (lodged on 09 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Dave Thompson*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*

S4M-00618 Abused Men in Scotland (lodged on 08 August 2011) Margo MacDonald*

S4M-00615 Congratulations to East Kilbride’s Medal Winners at the International Children’s Games (lodged on 08 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00614 Touched by Suicide Scotland (lodged on 08 August 2011) Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00613 Recognising the Work of the Samaritans (lodged on 08 August 2011) Alison McInnes*

S4M-00611 Removal of Elderly People’s Welfare Grant (lodged on 08 August 2011) Patricia Ferguson*, Neil Bibby*, Drew Smith*

S4M-00610 Congratulations to Cumbernauld BMX Club (lodged on 08 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00609 Planned Westboro Baptist Church Visit to Aberdeen (lodged on 05 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00604 International Children’s Games (lodged on 05 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00603.1 Closure of Ardler GP Surgery (lodged on 09 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00601 Prostate Cancer Charity Bowls Scotland Championships (lodged on 05 August 2011) Gil Paterson*, Fiona McLeod*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00600 Flavour Fortnight 2011 (lodged on 05 August 2011) Elaine Murray*

S4M-00599 Human Rights in Burma (lodged on 05 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00598 Scottish Studies Global Research Theme at Glasgow University - (lodged on 10 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00596 East Kilbride and District Engineering Group Training Association - (lodged on 04 August 2011) Gil Paterson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00587 Big Lottery Fund Awards in Central Scotland (lodged on 03 August 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00586.1 The Equal Marriage Debate (lodged on 04 August 2011) Hanzala Malik*

S4M-00585 Independent Living in Scotland (lodged on 03 August 2011) Sandra White*, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-00584 World’s Biggest Week of Piping (lodged on 03 August 2011) Sandra White*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-00582 Good Luck to the Scottish Rugby Team (lodged on 02 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00581 Aberdeen University Shinty Club 150th Anniversary (lodged on 04 August 2011) Gil Paterson*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00578 Scottish Defence League Protest in Irvine (lodged on 01 August 2011) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-00576 UK Government Must Include Scotland in High-speed Rail Plans - (lodged on 01 August 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00574 PPL Impose Charges on Scottish Charities (lodged on 29 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00573 Power to Aggreko (lodged on 29 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00572 Improvements to Ayrshire Central Hospital (lodged on 29 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00568 Celebrating 30 Years of Ardgowan Hospice (lodged on 28 July 2011) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-00557 Scottish Rugby Sevens (lodged on 25 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00555 All the Best to Aberdeen Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Wall Walkers (lodged on 25 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00554 Glasgow 2011 World Credit Union Conference (lodged on 22 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00553 North Ayrshire Heritage Centre (lodged on 22 July 2011) Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00546 Anti-Slavery Day (lodged on 21 July 2011) Fiona McLeod*

S4M-00539 Young Carers Festival (lodged on 19 July 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00531 Congratulations to Midlothian Advice and Resource Centre (lodged on 15 July 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00530 Rosewell Primary School Parent Council Receives Award for All - (lodged on 15 July 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00513 Dancing Shoes (lodged on 13 July 2011) Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00380 Thousand Huts Campaign (lodged on 22 June 2011) Jenny Marra*

S4M-00332 The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (lodged on 16 June 2011) Fiona McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00313 Support the Votes at 16 Coalition (lodged on 15 June 2011) James Dornan*, Margaret Burgess*

S4M-00227 Emergency Lifesaving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Schools (lodged on 07 June 2011) Graeme Pearson*, Claire Baker*

S4M-00211 Congratulations to Focus Scotland: The Magazine (lodged on 03 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00210 Scottish Accident Prevention Council (lodged on 03 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00209 Carers Week 2011, The True Face of Carers (lodged on 03 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00208 Queen’s Award for Drumchapel Youth Project (lodged on 03 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00206 Building Closer Links between Scotland and China (lodged on 03 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00201 State Street Expands in Edinburgh (lodged on 02 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00200 Europe’s Largest Economy Abandons Nuclear Power (lodged on 02 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00187 Refugee Week Scotland, 20 to 26 June 2011 (lodged on 02 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00181 Battling Scotland’s Drinking Culture (lodged on 02 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00179 Big Lottery Wins in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley (lodged on 01 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00174 Auchinleck Talbot Scottish Junior Cup Winners Again (lodged on 01 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00172 Big Lottery Funding in Midlothian North and Musselburgh (lodged on 01 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00170 Aberdeen to Baku Air Link (lodged on 31 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00155 Germany Exits Nuclear Energy (lodged on 31 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00151 North Lanarkshire Car Parking Charges (lodged on 31 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00150 North Sea Oil Production Concerns (lodged on 31 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00149 Stop North Sea Air Passenger Duty Extension (lodged on 31 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00145 Congratulations to Christine Emmett, Nominee for Teacher of the Year (lodged on 31 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00133 Big Lottery Boosts Shinty Festival (lodged on 26 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00130 Coatbridge Schools Secure Project Funding (lodged on 26 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00098 Dr Garret FitzGerald (lodged on 25 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00082 No Necessity for a Coal-fired Power Station at Hunterston (lodged on 23 May 2011) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00028 Child Poverty and The Hunter Foundation Initiative (lodged on 16 May 2011) Chic Brodie*

Business Bulletin: Monday 29 August 2011 Section H – New Documents