BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 96/2011 Monday 5 September 2011

1 Contents

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

Section A: Today’s Business - Meetings of Committees - Meeting of the Parliament Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions - Questions selected for First Minister’s 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 5 September 2011 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme subject to the Parliament’s approval of Business Motion S4M-00754 Wednesday 7 September 2011

1.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by First Minister’s Statement: The Scottish Government’s Legislative Programme followed by Scottish Government Debate: The Scottish Government’s Legislative Programme 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 Debate: The Scottish Government’s Legislative Programme

11.40 am General Question Time

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Infrastructure and Capital Investment; Culture and External Affairs

2.55 pm Scottish Government Debate: Scotland Bill – EU Involvement followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

3 followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 14 September 2011

2.30 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 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 5 September 2011 Section C – Future Committee Meetings

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

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

Education and Culture Committee 6 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Skills: The Committee will take evidence from— Nicola McLelland, Research and Policy Manager, and Iain McCaskey, Qualifications Manager, Alliance of Sector Skills Councils in Scotland; Hazel Mathieson, Head of National Operations, Malcolm Barron, Regional Head of Operations, Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders, and Gordon McGuinness, Head of Industry and Enterprise Networks, Skills Development Scotland. 3. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 September, the Committee expects to take oral evidence from Creative Scotland.

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

Health and Sport Committee 6 September 2011 4th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2

1. Regulation of care for older people: The Committee will take evidence from— Lord Sutherland; and then from— Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland; Anne Conlin, Development and Training Manager, Carers Scotland; David Manion, Chief Executive, Age Scotland. 2. Regulation of care for older people (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to the inquiry. 3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will review its work programme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 September, the Committee expects to continue to take oral evidence on its inquiry into the regulation of care for older people. The Committee expects to take further oral evidence on its inquiry at subsequent meetings.

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

Justice Committee 6 September 2011 5th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 1 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. 2. Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 2 from— Mark Dingwall, Board Member, Rangers Supporters Trust; Jeanette Findlay, Chair, Celtic Trust; Dr Neil Havis, Secretary, ERIN Hibernian Supporters Trust; Greig Ingram, Board Member, Aberdeen FC Trust; Martin Riddell, Edinburgh Tartan Army representative, Association of Tartan Army Clubs; Derek Robertson, Board Member, ArabTRUST (The Dundee United Supporters Society); Derek Watson, Chair, Heart of Midlothian Supporters Trust; and then from— Pat Nevin, Broadcaster and former professional footballer; Graham Spiers, Sportswriter, The Times; Dr Stuart Waiton, Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, University of Abertay, Dundee; Graham Walker, Professor of Political History, Queen’s University Belfast. 3. Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill - witness expenses: The Committee will be invited to delegate to the Convener responsibility for arranging for the SPCB to pay, under Rule 12.4.3, any expenses of witnesses on the Bill.

4. Appointment of European Union Reporter: The Committee will appoint a member to serve as its European Union Reporter. 5. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2012-13: The Committee will consider whether to appoint a budget adviser and, if so, the Committee will consider a list of candidates for the post of budget adviser. 6. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 September 2011, it is expected that the Committee will continue its evidence taking on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2 and consider items of subordinate legislation.

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

Public Petitions Committee 6 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.00 pm in Committee Room 1 1. Consideration of new petitions: The Committee will consider the following new petitions— PE1393 ‘Cut them free’ – Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation in Scotland. The Committee will take evidence from— Martin Crewe, Director, Mark Ballard, Head of Policy, and Daljeet Dagon, Children’s Services Manager, Barnardo’s Scotland. PE1394 Reintroduce Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry service. The Committee will take evidence from— Huw Francis, Chief Executive, and Angus MacMillan, Chairman, Stòras Uibhist; Allan Henderson, Councillor for Highland Region, Provost of Lochaber, Highland Council. PE1396 The over breeding and abandonment of Staffordshire bull terriers. The Committee will take evidence from— Ian Robb, Vice-Chairman, Help for Abandoned Animals; Dr Alison Kennedy, Chair, Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society; Lisa Hird, Treasurer, Staffordshire Rescue Scotland. PE1397 Future support of and funding for In Care Survivors Service Scotland. 2. Consideration of current petitions: The Committee will consider the following current petitions— PE1390 The governance of essential ferry services. The Committee will take evidence from— Professor Neil Kay. PE1189 Standards of social rented housing PE1254 Amendment to Section 1 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 PE1322 Dance teaching and coaching in schools and colleges

PE1336 Save our West Highland wild salmon and sea trout PE1389 Adverse impact of Coastguard station closure

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 September, the Committee is expected to consider further current petitions on freight train network, disadvantaged Scottish Gypsy Travellers and members of the settled community, return of the Wallace Safe Conduct, Saltire on Edinburgh Castle, clarifying guidelines on Gypsy/Traveller encampments, Mosquito devices ban, having regard to young people when considering changes to leisure and cultural facilities, presence of methanol ban in all manufactured products, education provision for children and young people absent from school due to illness, speech and language therapy, improving the lives of children with asthma across Scotland and establishment of further static gear only inshore fisheries.

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

Subordinate Legislation Committee 6 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 2.30 pm in Committee Room 6 1. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Construction Contracts (Scotland) Exclusion Order 2011 [draft]; Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 [draft]. 2. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports from China) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/282); Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/285); Local Government (Allowances and Expenses) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/304). 3. Instruments not subject to any Parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Damages (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/268 (C.20)); Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (Commencement No. 1) (Scotland) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/269 (C. 21)); Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1 and Saving Provision) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/270 (C. 22));

Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/277 (C. 23)); Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/278 (C.24)); Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/279 (C. 25)); Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) Amendment Order 2011 (SSI 2011/287 (C. 26)); Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 4) (Miscellaneous) 2011 (SSI 2011/288); Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) 2011 (SSI 2011/289); Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 5) (Miscellaneous) 2011 (SSI 2011/290); Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2) (Scotland) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/291 (C. 27)); Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 5) (Causes in the Inner House) 2011 (SSI 2011/303); Act of Sederunt (Regulation of Advocates) 2011 (SSI 2011/312); International Criminal Court (Libya) Order 2011 (SI 2011/1696); Consultation on the Draft Student Fees (Specification) (Scotland) Order 2011.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 September, the Committee expects to consider Scottish statutory instrumemts.

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

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 7 September 2011 4th Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 5 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6 in private. 2. Work programme: The Convener will provide an update on the Committee’s work programme following the business planning day. 3. Independent Commission on Banking: Consideration of the Committee’s approach to the Independent Commission on Banking’s final report. 4. Business Gateway inquiry - priorities for contract renewal: The Committee will consider its approach to this short inquiry. 5. Business in the Parliament Conference and joint seminar with the STUC: The Committee will consider a note from the clerk providing an update on developments.

6. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2012-13 (in private): The Committee will consider a list of candidates for the post of budget adviser.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 14 September the Committee expects to take oral evidence the Business Gateway Inquiry.

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

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 7 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 6 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Forth Replacement Crossing: The Committee will take evidence from— David Climie, Project Director, Forth Replacement Crossing Team, and Lawrence Shackman, Project Manager, Forth Replacement Crossing Team, Transport Scotland. 3. Draft Budget 2012-13 and Spending Review 2011 Scrutiny (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2012-13 and the Spending Review 2011.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 21 September, the Committee expects to take oral evidence from Scottish Water and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

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

Local Government and Regeneration Committee 7 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 4 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Local Government in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence in a roundtable discussion from— Mark McAteer, Director of Governance and Performance Management, The Improvement Service;

Ronnie Hinds, Chair, SOLACE Scotland, Chair, National Community Planning Group; Professor Richard Kerley, Professor of Management, Queen Margaret University; James Fowlie, Team Development Manager, COSLA; Don Peebles, Policy and Technical Manager, CIPFA in Scotland; Fraser McKinlay, Director, Best Value and Scrutiny Improvement, Audit Scotland; Dave Watson, Scottish Organiser, UNISON. 3. Petition PE1320: The Committee will consider its approach to a petition by Douglas McKenzie, on behalf of Communities Against Airfield Open Cast. 4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2012-13: The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2012-13. 5. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2012-13 (in private): The Committee will consider a list of candidates for the post of budget adviser.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 14 September, the Committee will hold a roundtable discussion, with witnesses, on planning policy in Scotland. The Committee will also take evidence on Petition PE1320, as well as consider subordinate legislation.

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

Public Audit Committee 7 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 1 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6, 7 and 8 in private. 2. Audit Scotland Annual Report: The Committee will receive a briefing on the report entitled "Audit Scotland Annual Report 2010/11" from— Mr Robert Black, Auditor General for Scotland. 3. Section 23 report - Transport for health and social care: The Committee will take evidence on the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled "Transport for health and social care" from— Mr Robert Black, Auditor General for Scotland; Barbara Hurst, Director, Angela Canning, Assistant Director, Claire Sweeney, Portfolio Manager, and Ffion Heledd, Project Manager, Performance Audit Group, Audit Scotland. 4. Section 23 report - Scotland’s public finances addressing the challenges: The Committee will take evidence on the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled "Scotland’s public finances - addressing the challenges" from— Mr Robert Black, Auditor General for Scotland;

Graeme Greenhill, Portfolio Manager, and Michael Oliphant, Project Manager, Performance Audit Group, Audit Scotland. 5. Consideration of approach - Community Health Partnerships (in private): The Committee will consider its approach to the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled "Community Health Partnerships". 6. Consideration of approach - Transport for health and social care: The Committee will consider its approach to the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled "Transport for health and social care". 7. Consideration of approach - Scotland’s public finances addressing the challenges: The Committee will consider its approach to the joint Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission report entitled "Scotland’s public finances - addressing the challenges". 8. Work programme: The Committee will consider its future work programme and working practices.

Proposed future business At its next meeting it is expected that the Committee will take evidence from the Auditor General for Scotland in relation to reports he has recently published.

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

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 7 September 2011 3rd Meeting, 2011

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in Committee Room 2 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. The Crown Estate: The Committee will take evidence on proposed amendments to the Scotland Bill (UK legislation) which relate to aspects of the Crown Estate from— Sandy Mackie, Trust Manager, Scrabster Harbour Trust; Nick Turnbull, Director, Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers; David Sandison, General Manager, Shetland Aquaculture and Company Secretary, Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation. 3. Committee on Climate Change: Advice to the Scottish Government on emission targets for 2023-2027 and credit use in 2013-2017: The Committee will take evidence from— Dr Ute Collier, Team Leader, Devolved Administrations, and Laura McNaught, Senior Analyst, Committee on Climate Change. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme. 5. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2012-13: The Committee will consider whether to seek approval for the appointment of a budget adviser and a draft remit and person- specification for the post.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 14 September, it is expected that the Committee will hear from MEPs via videoconference on CFP and CAP.For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 5 September 2011 Section D - Oral questions selected for answer on 08 September 2011

Question Time

General

1. Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will seek international investment to support the dairy sector. (S4O-00112)

2. Christina McKelvie: To ask the Scottish Executive what advice and guidance it provides to local authorities regarding self-directed support for users of social care services. (S4O-00113)

3. George Adam: To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to use money recovered from the CashBack from Crime for sports other than football. (S4O-00114)

4. Willie Coffey: To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it has taken to enhance economic growth in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley. (S4O-00115)

5. Adam Ingram: To ask the Scottish Executive how it is addressing any constraints on aviation interests arising from wind farm planning issues. (S4O-00116)

6. Not Lodged

7. Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the proposed closure of RAF Leuchars and its replacement with an army base, in light of the impact of these proposals on the local community. (S4O-00118)

8. Claire Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with Fire Brigades Union in Scotland. (S4O-00119)

9. Anne McTaggart: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to address the level of insulin pump therapy available in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. (S4O-00120)

10. Clare Adamson: To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it is considering to tackle problem alcohol consumption. (S4O-00121)

Infrastructure and Captial Investment

1. Jim Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Transport Scotland regarding capital infrastructure projects. (S4O-00122)

2. Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Executive what it considers the impact will be on ferry services and regeneration in the West of Scotland of the proposal to close the Clyde Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre. (S4O-00123)

3. John Pentland: To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the impact of lower subsidies for new social housing in areas of high deprivation. (S4O- 00124)

4. Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive how it is supports private rented housing. (S4O-00125)

5. Linda Fabiani: To ask the Scottish Executive what it considers the impact of the UK Government’s proposed housing benefit reforms will be on access to social rented housing in Scotland. (S4O-00126)

6. Sandra White: To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and what issues were discussed. (S4O-00127)

7. Colin Keir: To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure that the Forth Replacement Crossing will be built on time and on budget. (S4O-00128)

8. Not Lodged

9. Not Lodged

10. Not Lodged

Culture and External Affairs

1. Helen Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has held discussions with European Commission officials or other member states regarding proposals for Scottish independence. (S4O-00132)

2. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with UK ministers regarding enhancing Scotland’s influence at European Council level. (S4O-00133)

3. Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to publish a new strategy for museums and galleries. (S4O-00134)

4. Maureen Watt: To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of its international development spending in Malawi, what discussions it has had it with the UK Government regarding aid funding for projects in that country. (S4O-00135)

5. Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to support the promotion of the visual arts in Aberdeen. (S4O-00136)

6. Gordon MacDonald: To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Edinburgh festivals and how it will help them to increase their international appeal. (S4O-00137)

7. Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to ensure the financial viability of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. (S4O-00138)

8. James Kelly: To ask the Scottish Executive when the next meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee will take place. (S4O-00139)

9. Aileen McLeod: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to strengthen Scotland’s representation in EU negotiations and discussions. (S4O- 00140)

10. Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Scottish Executive how it supports the creative digital arts. (S4O-00141)

Members selected for General and Themed Questions on 15 September 2011

The following members have been randomly selected for General and Themed Question times on the above date. The deadline for lodging the text of questions is 12 noon on Wednesday 7 September 2011. These will then appear in this section of the Business Bulletin on Thursday 8 September 2011.

Question Time

General

1. Kezia Dugdale 2. Bob Doris 3. Richard Lyle 4. Joan McAlpine 5. Neil Bibby 6. Colin Beattie 7. Lewis Macdonald 8. Margaret Burgess 9. Chic Brodie 10. Jamie McGrigor

Education and Lifelong Learning

1. Roderick Campbell 2. Gil Paterson 3. Claudia Beamish 4. John Park 5. Margaret McDougall 6. Jackie Baillie

7. Hanzala Malik 8. Margaret McCulloch 9. Fiona McLeod 10. Humza Yousaf 11. Willie Coffey 12. Malcolm Chisholm 13. Derek Mackay 14. Ruth Davidson 15. Claire Baker 16. Jamie Hepburn 17. Mark McDonald 18. James Dornan 19. Liz Smith 20. Mary Scanlon

Business Bulletin: Monday 5 September 2011 Section E – Written questions lodged from 29 August to 2 September 2011

Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) 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-02372 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many community service orders in the Grampian region were revoked before being completed, in each of the last three years.

S4W-02373 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what the reoffending rate is for those who received a fiscal fine in 2008-09.

S4W-02374 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00854 by Michael Matheson on 28 June 2011, when it will make a decision regarding the introduction of a socioeconomic duty in Scotland.

S4W-02375 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will next convene a meeting of the Tackling Poverty Board.

S4W-02376 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive how it monitors the progress of single outcome agreements and whether any independent monitoring of these has taken place or is planned.

S4W-02377 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it envisages that a process of renegotiation of single outcome agreements will be required in 2012.

S4W-02378 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider the progress that has been made in delivering single outcome agreements in advance of any renegotiation of such agreements.

S4W-02379 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive how many staff in a) its directorates, b) its agencies and c) in NHS Scotland have been directly involved in tackling poverty, in each year since 2007.

S4W-02380 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive whether tackling poverty is one of the key themes in its cities strategy.

S4W-02381 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it reviews its child poverty strategy annually.

S4W-02382 Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will invite local authorities to provide details of their anti-poverty strategies as part of its monitoring

both of single outcome agreements and of progress being made toward achieving the aims of its strategy, Achieving Our Potential.

S4W-02383 Christine Grahame: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01679 by Roseanna Cunningham on 11 August 2011, what the timetable is for its proposed legislation on high hedges.

S4W-02384 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01962 by Keith Brown on 25 August 2011, to provide a breakdown of the estimated £52 million cost of the construction of the Garngad Chord.

S4W-02385 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01963 by Keith Brown on 25 August 2011, what the journey time will be from (a) Cumbernauld and (b) Greenfaulds railway stations to Glasgow Queen Street station, following completion of Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) works on the Cumbernauld line.

S4W-02386 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of Transport Scotland taking at least 19 days from the date of receipt to respond to freedom of information enquiries regarding the Forth Replacement Crossing and, if so, what its position is on this.

S4W-02387 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive how Transport Scotland ensures timeous replies to freedom of information requests.

S4W-02388 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of freedom of information enquiries relating to the Forth Replacement Crossing have been answered by Transport Scotland within (a) 10, (b) 15 and (c) 20 days of receipt.

S4W-02389 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has had discussions with the Department of Health regarding their review of surgical services for children with congenital heart disease, given that some children from Scotland access these services in England and Wales.

S4W-02390 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the possible removal of paediatric congenital heart services from the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, given that some children from Scotland access these services.

S4W-02391 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has carried out a consultation with Scottish-based individuals and organisations with an interest in the UK Department of Health’s review of paediatric congenital heart services, given that some children from Scotland access these services.

S4W-02392 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to provide paediatric congenital heart services in Scotland.

S4W-02393 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many children from Scotland have accessed the paediatric congenital heart service in the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle in each year since 1999.

S4W-02394 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance it gives to local authorities on the procurement of social care.

S4W-02395 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what role it has in monitoring the practices of local authorities on the procurement of social care.

S4W-02396 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that local authorities should determine the salary levels of provider organisations through the social care procurement process.

S4W-02397 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the reported difficulties experienced by provider organisations, whether it will carry out an urgent review of the procurement of social care.

S4W-02398 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how it ensures that cost is not the only factor when procuring social care.

S4W-02399 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the findings of the report by theCommission on Funding of Care and Support.

S4W-02400 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will set the threshold for means testing for residential care at £100,000, as recommended by the Commission on Funding of Care and Support.

S4W-02401 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports the capping of total lifetime care costs, as recommended by the Commission on Funding of Care and Support and, if so, at what level does it consider that the cap should be set.

S4W-02402 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will change the National Eligibility Framework for social care to encourage a focus on prevention.

S4W-02403 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that there is variation in local authority practices in determining (a) eligibility and (b) charges for social care.

S4W-02405 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider establishing a national framework for determining charges for social care.

S4W-02406 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has held discussions with (a) the UK Government, (b) voluntary organisations and (c) COSLA on the localisation of community care grants and crisis loans and, if so, (i) when these were held and (ii) what matters were discussed.

S4W-02409 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding is available for local welfare assistance grants and what proportion will be allocated for administration.

S4W-02410 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the provision of local welfare assistance grants will be (a) based on a fixed financial allocation or (b) demand led.

S4W-02411 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that local authorities should be responsible for the distribution of local welfare assistance grants.

S4W-02412 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on how many people claimed community care grants and crisis loans in 2009-10; how many of these claims were successful and how much this cost.

S4W-02414 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive which provisions in the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 have yet to be commenced, and when it plans to do so.

S4W-02415 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how it monitors the implementation of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

S4W-02416 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it publishes statistics in relation to licences granted under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

S4W-02417 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will commence section 6 of the Alcohol (Scotland) Act 2010, and introduce a requirement for age verification policy for persons under 25.

S4W-02418 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will commence section 2 of the Alcohol (Scotland) Act 2010, and the requirement not to sell alcoholic drinks in multiples, where the unit cost is less expensive than purchasing the drinks individually.

S4W-02419 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether, under section 7 of the Alcohol (Scotland) Act 2010, mandatory conditions on premises licenses will apply to all licensed premises on the date the conditions come into force or when individual licences are renewed.

S4W-02420 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive when the Tackling Poverty Board last met and what issues were discussed.

S4W-02421 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list the members of the Tackling Poverty Board.

S4W-02422 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how it measures progress in tackling poverty.

S4W-02423 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what baseline data it has established for each target in Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland, broken down by (a) data source and (b) starting year.

S4W-02424 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding is available to support the implementation of each of the targets set out in Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland.

S4W-02425 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider introducing a specific health improvement (HEAT) target to reduce drug-related deaths.

S4W-02426 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive when it gave approval for the construction of a dental facility at East Ayrshire Community Hospital and what funding options were considered.

S4W-02428 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that the PPP model for the construction of a dental facility at East Ayrshire Community hospital offered better value for money than conventional public sector procurement.

S4W-02429 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what the Scottish Futures Trust’s involvement has been with the proposed dental facility at East Ayrshire Community Hospital.

S4W-02430 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how much was spent on East Ayrshire Community Hospital’s proposed dental facility and how much was spent on the refurbishment of its (a) Frail Elderly and (b) Elderly Mental Health Wards.

S4W-02431 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it will cost to reinstate the fabric of the East Ayrshire Community Hospital in light of the cancellation of the proposed dental facility.

S4W-02432 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive when (a) NHS Ayrshire and Arran, (b) the Scottish Futures Trust and (c) the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy became aware of potential problems with the construction of the dental facility at East Ayrshire Community Hospital and what action was taken by each.

S4W-02433 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what lessons have been learned from the contract to construct a dental facility at East Ayrshire Community Hospital not going ahead..

S4W-02434 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the hospital beds closed to make way for the construction of the proposed dental facility at East Ayrshire Community Hospital will be reinstated.

S4W-02435 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether BAM Construct UK’s inability to secure funding from Ahli United Bank for the East Ayrshire Community Hospital is of significance for other capital projects.

S4W-02436 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many capital projects are being taken forward by BAM Construct UK with the (a) Scottish Futures Trust and (b) other public bodies.

S4W-02437 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many capital projects where the Ahli United Bank is either a sole or part funder are being taken forward by the (a) Scottish Futures Trust and (b) other public bodies.

S4W-02438 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many custodial sentences have been imposed for breaches of community service orders in the Grampian region, in each of the last three years.

S4W-02439 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many prisoners accessed the Violence Prevention Programme while serving a custodial sentence in each of the last three years, broken down by prison in the Grampian region.

S4W-02441 Helen Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01661 by Michael Matheson on 19 August 2011, what further action it will take to ensure that (a) the public is aware of the importance of Vitamin D and (b) that GP’s are made aware of how to prevent Vitamin D deficiency.

S4W-02442 Helen Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it will spend on publicising the importance of Vitamin D in promoting good health.

S4W-02443 Helen Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken to ensure that walking routes to schools are safe and away from roads with the national speed limit.

S4W-02444 Helen Eadie: To ask the Scottish Executive what its plans are to ensure that children have a safe walking route to school.

S4W-02445 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what the salary cost of (a) temporary and (b) agency staff employed by the Scottish Ambulance Service (i) was in each year since 2007-08 and (ii) is expected to be in 2011-12.

S4W-02446 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what the overtime budget for the Scottish Ambulance Service (a) was in each year since 2007-08 and (b) is expected to be in 2011-12.

S4W-02447 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many shifts have not been covered by the Scottish Ambulance Service due to staff sickness or vacancies at (a) Vale of Leven Hospital, (b) Helensburgh and (c) Arrochar stations in each month since April 2010.

S4W-02448 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether all ambulances from the (a) Vale of Leven Hospital, (b) Helensburgh and (c) Arrochar stations are double-crewed.

S4W-02449 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether at least one paramedic is rostered on each ambulance across each shift pattern at the (a) Vale of Leven Hospital, (b) Helensburgh and (c) Arrochar stations.

S4W-02450 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many ambulances are available on each shift pattern at the (a) Vale of Leven Hospital, (b) Helensburgh and (c) Arrochar stations.

S4W-02451 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many patient transport ambulances cover (a) Dumbarton, (b) Vale of Leven, (c) Helensburgh and (d) Lomond.

S4W-02452 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many shifts have not been covered by the patient transport service in (a) Dumbarton, (b) Vale of Leven, (c) Helensburgh and (d) Lomond in each month since April 2010.

S4W-02453 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what the response times were for ambulances in (a) Dumbarton, (b) Vale of Leven, (c) Helensburgh and (d) Rosneath Penisula in each month since April 2010, broken down by the (i) number of incidents, (ii) average response time and (iii) percentage of responses using category A and B response targets.

S4W-02454 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01008 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 July 2011, what criteria were used to select members of the Taylor Review Reference Group.

S4W-02455 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01008 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 July 2011, what the selection process was for members of the Taylor Review Reference Group.

S4W-02456 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01008 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 July 2011, whether there was any consultation undertaken on the appointment of members of the Taylor Review Reference Group.

S4W-02457 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Scottish Joint Industry Board for the electrical contracting industry regarding the continuation of the national joint negotiating scheme, and what the outcome was.

S4W-02458 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with SELECT, the Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland, regarding the continuation of the national joint negotiating scheme, and what the outcome was.

S4W-02459 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions has it had with training providers, including further education colleges, on the implications of any changes to the national joint negotiating scheme for the electrical contracting industry, and what the outcome was.

S4W-02460 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the continuation of the national collective agreement for the electrical contracting industry, and what the outcome was.

S4W-02461 Neil Findlay: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the relevant trade unions and employers regarding the continuation of the national collective agreement for the electrical contracting industry, and what the outcomes was.

S4W-02462 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive how changes to community nursing involving the establishment of geographically based teams will be beneficial to the delivery of holistic patient care.

S4W-02463 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation was undertaken with GPs and the public regarding changes to community nursing which will involve the establishment of geographically based teams.

S4W-02464 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive what account it has taken of concerns raised by GPs regarding the delivery of primary care as a result of

changes to community nursing which will involve the establishment of geographically based teams.

S4W-02465 Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Executive how it will monitor the impact of changes to community nursing which involve the establishment of geographically based teams.

S4W-02466 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it has provided since 2007 for lipreading classes designed for those who require rehabilitation support.

S4W-02467 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what support it provides toward the maintenance and expansion of lipreading classes in 2011-12.

S4W-02468 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance is used by NHS staff in audiology clinics when deciding upon whether it is appropriate to refer patients to lipreading services.

S4W-02469 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will establish and fund a training course for lipreading tutors in order to secure a sustainable workforce for lipreading classes.

S4W-02470 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Executive what (a) action it has taken since 2007 and (b) future plans it has to promote awareness of the benefits of lipreading classes for those with hearing loss.

S4W-02471 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to question S4W- 01993 answered by Alasdair Allan on 30 August 2011, who collates information regarding apprentices after they have completed their modern apprenticeships.

S4W-02472 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive how much is spent on (a) prevention, (b) treatment and support services and (c) relapse prevention/recovery support, as a proportion of its total expenditure on drug and alcohol services.

S4W-02473 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list the projects that it funds which work directly with individuals recovering from addictions at risk of relapsing.

S4W-02474 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive how it supports the drug and alcohol recovery community.

S4W-02475 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to invest more in support services for the drug and alcohol recovery community.

S4W-02476 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the report by Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Not seen, not heard, not guilty 2011, whether it will ensure that the Scottish Prison Service records official figures for the number of children affected by the imprisonment of a parent, including those on remand.

S4W-02477 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01248 by Michael Mathieson on 18 July 2011, why it has no plans to establish a living wage unit.

S4W-02478 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01249 by John Swinney on 21 July 2011, for what reason the Scottish Government’s commitment to introduce the living wage to all public sector bodies has not been met.

S4W-02479 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01249 by John Swinney on 21 July 2011, how many (a) local authorities, (b) government agencies, (c) NDPBs and (d) other public bodies (excluding NHSScotland) pay a living wage.

S4W-02480 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of its 2020 renewable electricity target will come from biomass plants.

S4W-02481 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive how its projected proposals for biomass plants compares to the Wood Fuel Task Force’s estimate of the availability of biomass sources.

S4W-02482 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has carried out studies on the global supply of biomass sources.

S4W-02483 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to manage the projected availability of biomass sources with the projected use of biomass plants.

S4W-02485 Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will announce details of its review of renewable obligation certificates for large scale electricity-only biomass plants.

S4W-02486 Gil Paterson: To ask the Scottish Executive whther it is aware of a business case for the establishment of a rail halt at Milngavie as part of the Kilmardinny development.

S4W-02487 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether truncating the Edinburgh tram line to St Andrew’s Square, instead of Newhaven, constitutes a material change in the business case.

S4W-02488 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-02057 by Angela Constance on 30 August 2011, what the timescale is for engaging with local authorities and other relevant organisations to explore what action might be necessary to refine the suite of safeguards currently in place for children participating in performances.

S4W-02489 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive how much the withdrawal of the Air Discount Scheme for business travel will cost (a) private businesses, (b) public sector organisations and (c) third sector bodies.

S4W-02490 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive which (a) organisations and (b) individuals have made representations to it regarding the withdrawal of the Air Discount Scheme.

S4W-02491 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it estimates it will save from the withdrawal of the Air Discount Scheme for business travel.

S4W-02492 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the upgrading of the A96 from Inverness to Nairn will incorporate a path or lane for cyclists.

S4W-02493 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost of building HMP Highland will be.

S4W-02495 David Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00788 by Kenny MacAskill on 24 June 2011, when it expects the acquisition of the site for HMP Highland to be finalised.

S4W-02496 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00967 by Nicola Sturgeon on 29 June 2011, whether there continue be concerns regarding Ranaich House.

S4W-02497 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive how many improvement notices have been issued by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland or the Care Commission in each year since 2007.

S4W-02498 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will provide substantive answers to questions S4W-01633, S4W-01634, S4W-01635, S4W- 01636 and S4W-01637, which received holding replies on 10 August 2011, and what the reason is for the delay.

S4W-02499 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the (a) Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland and (b) Scottish Social Services Council inspect and report on (i) the level of qualifications and training of social care staff and (ii) social care employers’ staff development and training strategy.

S4W-02501 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether local authorities can access the Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets fund in order to fund 20 mph speed limits around schools.

S4W-02502 Mary Scanlon: To ask the Scottish Executive how many beds are required for inpatient services for young people with mental health issues.

S4W-02503 Mary Scanlon: To ask the Scottish Executive how many beds there are for inpatient services for young people with mental health issues.

S4W-02508 David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Exectuive what progress has been made in its negotiations with the UK Department for Transport and the Welsh Assembly Government to help deliver the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to make it easier for seriously injured service personnel and veterans under 60 to access the concessionary travel scheme.

S4W-02509 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the planned closure of Lightburn Hospital is considered to be a major service change and will be subject to (a) scrutiny by an independent panel and (b) ministerial approval.

S4W-02510 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the planned closure of the Christie Ward at the Vale of Leven Hospital is considered to be a major service change and will be subject to (a) scrutiny by an independent panel and (b) ministerial approval.

S4W-02511 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive on what basis service changes in the NHS will (a) be considered by an independent scrutiny panel and (b) require ministerial approval.

S4W-02512 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has been notified of forthcoming service changes in the NHS which may require to be considered either by (a) an independent scrutiny panel or (b) ministers.

S4W-02513 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive what services are provided by Lightburn Hospital and where each of these will be provided in future, if the proposal to close the hospital is agreed.

S4W-02514 Jackie Baillie: To ask the Scottish Executive (a) how many beds are provided in Lightburn Hospital, (b) how many of these will be provided in the future if the proposal to close the hospital is agreed and (c) where will these be located.

S4W-02515 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average waiting time for (a) children and (b) adults to see an orthoptist has been in each year since 1999, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-02516 Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Executive how many specialist orthoptists there have been in each year since 1999, broken down by NHS board.

S4W-02517 David Stewart:To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to discuss the Air Discount Scheme with the European Commission and to seek clarification on its use for business-related travel, in light of comments by Transport Scotland in the Press and Journal on 31 August 2011.

Business Bulletin: Monday 5 September 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-00772 Neil Findlay: The First Minister Should be as Open and Transparent as he Wants Others to be—That the Parliament calls on the First Minister to reveal what percentage of individual donations to the Scottish National Party have been received from people nominated for honours, and notes the House of Commons early day motion 2606, Honours, Donors and the Conservative Party, sponsored by Alex Salmond MP, in which he called for similar disclosure.

*S4M-00771 Clare Adamson: Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Heroes—That the Parliament congratulates Strathclyde Fire and Rescue on receiving an honorary hero award from the US Consulate General, Edinburgh at its annual 4th July Celebration 2011, and notes that this was in honour of the services and dedication shown by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to the people of the United States of America in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jamie McGrigor*, Humza Yousaf*, Drew Smith*, Annabelle Ewing*

*S4M-00770 Margaret Mitchell: Bothwell Scarecrow Festival—That the Parliament welcomes Scotland’s first ever scarecrow festival to Bothwell on 9 to 11 September 2011; notes that local residents and businesses have been building their own scarecrows over recent weeks to be displayed in gardens, shops and public spaces throughout the village; further notes that, during the festival, there will be many different events including a festival of flowers, a children’s concert, a family ceilidh and a parade of "live" scarecrows through the village; acknowledges that the festival will raise funds for the Yorkhill Children’s Foundation; considers that the festival will provide a boost for the local economy, and believes that this is an excellent way to involve everyone in the Bothwell community.

*S4M-00769 Jim Eadie: Parliament Pays its Respects to Ray Fisher—That the Parliament marks with sadness the death of singer Ray Fisher who passed away on 31 August 2011; acknowledges what it regards as Ray’s enormous contribution to Scottish traditional music both as a singer and mentor and her dedication to keeping Scottish heritage alive through song; recognises that Ray was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame in 2010, and expresses its condolences to Ray’s family. *S4M-00767 David Torrance: Fife Society for the Blind, Kirkcaldy—That the Parliament congratulates Fife Society for the Blind in Kirkcaldy on securing £8,000 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Investing in Ideas programme; notes that this will fund a consultation and feasibility study aimed at improving the society’s efforts to develop a social enterprise model of rehabilitation and training for people who experience significant sight loss, and which aims to provide them with better and more sustainable services and environments.

*S4M-00766 Paul Wheelhouse: Crossing Borders Art Trail 2011—That the Parliament congratulates the Crossing Borders Art Trail 2011 on a programme of events spanning, for the first time, two weekends between 2 and 4, and 9 and 11 September, and for bringing together a wealth of creative talent from across the

Scottish Borders and North Northumberland; acknowledges the important role that the creative community plays in developing an attractive tourism product in the Scottish Borders and the wider region; further notes that this is a dedicated organisation representing over 90 professional artists and galleries from across the region, offering them the chance to meet together, exhibit their work and develop their artistic practice; acknowledges that the Crossing Borders Art Trail offers the opportunity to visit the studios and workshops of the artist community, including an opportunity to see everything from painters, potters, textiles, glass artists, wood turning and furniture making, and wishes this and future events the best of success.

*S4M-00765 Liam McArthur: Commemoration of Faroe Islands Tragedy—That the Parliament welcomes the unveiling of a plaque in the Faroe Islands to commemorate the 19 sailors from Orkney who were lost in a wreck off the islands in 1786; remembers the tragic loss of William Melvin and his crew on Rachel, a sloop from Stromness, and salutes what it sees as Scotland’s proud, seafaring tradition and the sacrifices of all the sailors over the years who have lost their lives at sea.

*S4M-00764 Neil Findlay: UNISON Skills Development Scotland Branch Members’ Survey—That the Parliament notes the findings of the UNISON Skills Development Scotland Branch members’ survey that was published on 29 August 2011; is impressed by the 50% response rate to the postal survey; is troubled that the UNISON Branch was not consulted at the time the Scottish Government and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) were formulating their Career, Information, Advice and Guidance Strategy (CIAG), thereby losing the expert input of the very professionals charged with providing careers advice and guidance; considers that, with high levels of youth unemployment and higher than average drop-out rates from universities, a well-resourced, high-quality and fully equipped careers guidance service is more important than ever; is worried that an emphasis on web-based services may reduce the effectiveness of professional careers guidance; moreover that web-based services may be of no benefit to the one third of Scottish households without internet access, including the 49% of households in the 15% of the most deprived areas in Scotland; listens carefully to the views of SDS staff who it considers voiced, overwhelmingly, grave reservations about the CIAG strategy, and is therefore concerned that these plans appear to be being driven by financial difficulties and constraints and not by a desire to modernise and improve the vital services provided by careers guidance professionals.

Supported by: Elaine Smith*, John Pentland*, Michael McMahon*, Jackie Baillie*, Mary Fee*, Drew Smith*, John Park*

*S4M-00763 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Parliamentary Bureau Motion—That the Parliament agrees that Rule 6A.3.3 of Standing Orders be suspended from 15 September to 31 October 2011 to allow the Conveners Group to meet.

*S4M-00762 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Parliamentary Bureau Motion—That the Parliament agrees that Rule 12.3.3A of Standing Orders be suspended for the purpose of allowing the Scotland Bill Committee to meet from 10.00 am until 11.50 am on Thursday 8 September 2011 to take evidence from UK Ministers.

*S4M-00761 Neil Findlay: West Lothian Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust Awards 2011—That the Parliament congratulates Scott Walker and Craig Galloway of Caddy Hire Ltd, Livingston on winning the West Lothian Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust Business of the Year award; recognises what it sees as a truly innovative business that has established growing partnerships with many leading golf courses throughout Scotland; also congratulates the work and creativity of the runner up, David McDonald of West Lothian Drainage Services, Winchburgh and finalists Sean Lynch of Socizer Ltd, Bathgate and Emma Bruce of Tick Tock Beauty, Linlithgow, and thanks Sibbald Training for hosting the 17th annual awards ceremony on 30 August 2011.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Kezia Dugdale*, Alison Johnstone*, Mike MacKenzie*

*S4M-00760 Jenny Marra: Fuel Poverty in Scotland—That the Parliament notes with concern the rising number of fuel poor in Scotland; understands that there are now 900,000 such households; considers that fuel poverty will rise further this winter in light of what it considers to be drastically increased domestic fuel prices; further considers that, if this winter is as harsh as that of 2010-11, there will be a risk of people being unable to heat their homes; notes the Scottish Government’s target to eradicate fuel poverty by 2016, and calls on the Scottish Government to present a fuel poverty action plan for this winter that will aim to prevent fatalities and households across Scotland having to decide between heating or eating.

*S4M-00759 Kenneth Gibson: Fibromyalgia Awareness Week—That the Parliament recognises that Fibromyalgia Awareness Week 2011 is scheduled to be held from 5 to 12 September 2011; welcomes and supports all moves to raise awareness of this condition which is estimated to affect between 2.9% and 4.9% of the population; understands that many people with the condition find great difficulty in securing appropriate benefits or in receiving adequate treatment, and calls for further research to be carried out into this debilitating condition which can cause misery to so many.

Supported by: Elaine Smith*, Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Elaine Murray*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, George Adam*, Alison Johnstone*, Mary Scanlon*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00758 Stuart McMillan: Council Procures Scotland’s First Hybrid Minibus—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from West Dunbartonshire Council that it has become the first local authority in Scotland to purchase a hybrid electric minibus; understands that the 17-seat Ashwoods Hybrid Transit Minibus recovers energy lost during deceleration by turning it into power and that this should result in reductions in fuel consumption and emissions; further notes that the authority purchased the minibus through Transport Scotland’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Support Scheme, which was introduced to allow public sector bodies to purchase electric and hybrid vehicles for extensive real-life trials; acknowledges what it sees as the authority’s forward thinking in cutting carbon emissions and reducing its costs, and hopes that other local authorities will investigate the possibility of procuring hybrid vehicles.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Margaret Burgess*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00757 Kenneth Gibson: Suicide Prevention Awareness Week—That the Parliament recognises that Suicide Prevention Awareness Week will take place from 5 to 11 September 2011; welcomes all of the efforts to raise awareness of this tragic issue and to help remove the myths and stigma surrounding suicide; acknowledges that 781 people took their lives in Scotland last year; understands that while suicide rates fell by 14% between 2000 and 2010, based on a three year rolling average, there can be no room for complacency and that much more can be done to help those who experience suicidal thoughts; is concerned that suicide impacts on people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, although it understands that rates generally rise with increasing deprivation, with rates in the most deprived areas of Scotland considered to be 30% higher than the Scottish average; understands that many suicides are preventable and that by raising awareness and removing the stigma of suicide, friends and family will be more able to offer the necessary support and advice to those contemplating ending their lives; further commends the work of suicide helplines and support groups including Samaritans, Breathing Space, Copeline, Childline and Touched by Suicide, who it considers are instrumental in helping those who are considering committing suicide, and urges the Scottish Government to continue to make funding available to these vital organisations.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, Liam McArthur*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, David McLetchie*, Neil Findlay*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison McInnes*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00756 David Torrance: Floodlight Upgrade for Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Government on 30 August 2011 that Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club has been awarded £50,000 from CashBack for Communities to upgrade its floodlights system, and notes that this will provide more young players with the time to train in the evenings, and help to improve fitness and activity among Kirkcaldy’s young people as well as providing a better service for the local community.

*S4M-00755 John Finnie: International Overdose Awareness Day—That the Parliament notes International Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August 2011; acknowledges the individual loss and family grief caused when a loved one overdoses and is either permanently injured or killed; is aware of the role of Naloxone, a drug used to help prevent many overdoses from becoming fatal, and expresses its hope that the downward trend in drugs deaths will continue.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Elaine Murray*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Kezia Dugdale*, Neil Findlay*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Graeme Pearson*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie McGrigor*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00754 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—

Wednesday 7 September 2011

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 8 September 2011

9.15 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Debate: The Scottish Government’s Legislative Programme

11.40 am General Question Time

12.00 pm First Minister’s Question Time

2.15 pm Themed Question Time Infrastructure and Capital Investment; Culture and External Affairs

2.55 pm Scottish Government Debate: Scotland Bill – EU Involvement followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 14 September 2011

2.30 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 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 *S4M-00753 Jim Eadie: Morningside Park Wins Green Flag Award—That the Parliament congratulates the Friends of Morningside Park and the City of Edinburgh Council’s South Neighbourhood Partnership for achieving a green flag award for Morningside Park; pays tribute to all those involved for their dedication in helping to achieve this award, particularly the work of Morningside Community Council and Scottish Natural Heritage to revive and improve the park; notes the considerable improvements in the park including better lighting, benches and the planting carried out by school children; further notes the creation of a sensory garden designed to be a peaceful place for blind and partially sighted people in memory of Susan Wong, a dedicated worker and former chair of Morningside Community Council, and considers that the award is a prime example of local groups working together for the benefit of the wider community.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Joe FitzPatrick*, David McLetchie*, Alison Johnstone*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00752 Richard Lyle: Congratulations on Excellent School Reports.—That the Parliament congratulates both Bothwell Park High School in Motherwell and St Stephen’s Primary School in Coatbridge who received excellent reports from HM Inspectorate of Education.

*S4M-00751 Anne McTaggart: Scotland Team’s Homeless World Cup Success—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish homeless football squad on what it considers to be its magnificent success in becoming world champions; believes that the 4-3 victory in Paris over Mexico represents a great achievement for coach Ally Dawson and each of the squad; recognises the importance of projects such as the Homeless World Cup in raising awareness of what it sees as the serious issue of homelessness in society; hopes that the significance of the Scottish squad’s victory will push towards the eradication of homelessness, and wishes the Scottish homeless football team every success in the future.

Supported by: Elaine Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Patricia Ferguson*, John Mason*, James Kelly*, Liam McArthur*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Jim Eadie*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Elaine Murray*, Gil Paterson*, Jackie Baillie*, Fiona McLeod*, Siobhan McMahon*, Chic Brodie*, Jim Hume*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Claudia

Beamish*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie McGrigor*, John Finnie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Hanzala Malik*, Bob Doris*, Ruth Davidson*, Drew Smith*, Claire Baker*, John Park*, Lewis Macdonald*, Jenny Marra*

*S4M-00750 Sandra White: Hooray Scotland!—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish football team on beating Mexico 4-3 to win the Homeless World Cup 2011 in France; applauds the Scottish women’s team in finishing in the top eight and, in particular, Jade Morrison who won the award for best female player in the tournament; considers these to be outstanding achievements for all participants; recognises the positive impact that these tournaments have on individuals’ personal development, empowering them to change their lives for the better; believes that the Homeless World Cup is important in drawing attention to the lives of the participants, all of whom have either been homeless in the past year, have sold street papers or have been asylum seekers; acknowledges the tireless dedication and commitment of everyone involved in the tournament, and wishes the participants all the best and every success for the future.

Supported by: Elaine Smith*, Christina McKelvie*, Bill Kidd*, James Dornan*, Patricia Ferguson*, John Mason*, Rob Gibson*, Liam McArthur*, Marco Biagi*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Gil Paterson*, Jackie Baillie*, George Adam*, Derek Mackay*, Fiona McLeod*, Clare Adamson*, Neil Findlay*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie McGrigor*, John Finnie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Hanzala Malik*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*, Ruth Davidson*, Drew Smith*, Jenny Marra*

*S4M-00749 James Dornan: Labour Hypocrisy over Lightburn Hospital—That the Parliament regrets the apparent hypocrisy of Labour politicians in calling for the proposed closure of Lightburn Hospital to be halted; notes that, on 25 November 2010, Labour members of Glasgow City Council voted to support the closure of hospital, and considers that calls to save it have nothing to do with the welfare of patients but instead concern the career prospects of Glasgow Labour councillors who, it considers, face defeat at the 2012 elections.

Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Adam Ingram*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00748 Angus MacDonald: UK Committee on Climate Change Comments on Biomass—That the Parliament notes the recent publication by the influential UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) of its review of the potential for renewable energy development; in particular notes its comments on biomass, including its preliminary conclusion that "without CCS (carbon capture and storage), biomass would probably be of more value when used outside the power sector"; considers that this conclusion runs counter to Forth Energy’s large-scale biomass proposals in Grangemouth, Rosyth, Dundee and Leith; welcomes the Scottish Government’s preference for biomass to be deployed in heat-only or combined heat and power schemes, generally prioritised in off gas-grid areas, at a scale appropriate to make best use of both the available heat and local supply; looks forward to the CCC’s more

detailed assessment of biomass later in 2011, and calls on Scottish ministers to reject Forth Energy’s proposals that require ministerial consent.

Supported by: Dave Thompson*, Marco Biagi*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Roderick Campbell*, Adam Ingram*, Clare Adamson*, Mike MacKenzie*

*S4M-00747 Patricia Ferguson: The Disability Community, Serving North Glasgow for 20 Years—That the Parliament notes the 20th anniversary of The Disability Community, based in Possilpark; congratulates the staff, volunteers and members on reaching this landmark, and notes the dedication and commitment of all involved in providing a wide range of support and activity to all its members.

*S4M-00746 George Adam: Paisley 10k Road Race 2011—That the Parliament congratulates the participants in the Paisley 10k road race 2011; acknowledges the role of the many charities that took part in fundraising activities; thanks the event organisers for their hard work and for ensuring that the race route continued to incorporate many of Paisley’s historical landmarks; recognises the importance of the event in promoting the town and for creating a community atmosphere, and looks forward to the event’s return in 2012.

Supported by: Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00745 John Wilson: Chryston District Horticultural Society Celebrates 125th Annual Show—That the Parliament congratulates Chryston District Horticultural Society on making its 125th annual show a resounding success; recognises that the society was founded in 1853 and its continuing success stands as a testament to the tireless commitment of the office bearers and the committee to encourage all sections of the community, including local primary schools and children, to get involved; notes the excellent exhibitions on display, including floral displays, plants and vegetables as well as the crafts and baking entries, and wishes Chryston District Horticultural Society every success for the future.

Supported by: Elaine Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Siobhan McMahon*, Joan McAlpine*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*, Mark McDonald*

*S4M-00744 Richard Simpson: Brain Tumour UK Conference—That the Parliament congratulates Brain Tumour UK on holding its 11th Annual Patient and Carer Conference on 21 and 22 September 2011 in the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow; notes that the conference is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour, including patients, family members and health professionals; recognises the excellent progress being made in integrating specialist services in this area within NHS Scotland through the development and involvement of the three managed care networks, and wishes all those participating a fruitful conference.

Supported by: Elaine Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Patricia Ferguson*, John Mason*, Liam McArthur*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*,

Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Fiona McLeod*, Neil Findlay*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Claudia Beamish*, Jamie McGrigor*, John Finnie*, Stuart McMillan*, Mary Fee*, Hanzala Malik*, Richard Simpson*, John Park*

*S4M-00743 Chic Brodie: NHS Ayrshire and Arran Accident and Emergency’s healthy summer—That the Parliament notes the report by NHS Ayrshire and Arran which indicates that there was a record number of attendances at its accident and emergency services during June and July 2011 when 19,891 people were treated; considers that this indicates the effective use of NHS resources at a local level; believes that the Scottish Government’s decision in 2007 to keep open the accident and emergency unit in Ayr was justified, and supports NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s promotion of the When you’re ill, know who to turn to campaign which it considers will help to ensure an even more effective use of its accident and emergency service.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*

*S4M-00742 George Adam: New Social Housing for Paisley—That the Parliament congratulates the joint efforts of Renfrewshire Council, FBN Architects and Loretto Housing Association in securing planning permission for new homes on a new housing site in the south of Paisley; notes that the plans include 37 houses for social rent, six townhouses and a courtyard building containing 10 supported flats on Neilston Road for young adults, and believes that using the land in this way will be an important contributor in the continued redevelopment of Paisley.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, David Torrance*, Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Derek Mackay*, Richard Lyle*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Mary Fee*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00741 Mary Fee: Continuing Crisis at Quarriers—That the Parliament encourages Quarriers management to renegotiate with Unison, using the services of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), to find the best possible solution to proposed staff pay cuts, which Unison considers could amount to 23% for some staff; condemns the behaviour of Quarriers who it considers has ignored the results of the official Unison members’ ballot, and asks Quarriers to remember that any cuts it makes may have a detrimental effect both on the level of care that service users receive, as well as the reputation it has worked hard to achieve.

Supported by: James Kelly*, Elaine Murray*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Margaret McCulloch*, Neil Findlay*, Claudia Beamish*, Mary Fee*, Neil Bibby*, Anne McTaggart*, Drew Smith*, John Park*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-00740 Recognising the Continued Flourishing of Clydebuilt Ship Construction (lodged on 26 August 2011) John Pentland*, Patricia Ferguson*, David Torrance*, Elaine Murray*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Fiona McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret McCulloch*, David Stewart*, Hanzala Malik*, Ruth Davidson*, Claire Baker*, John Park*

S4M-00739 Congratulations to the Hollies Day Centre (lodged on 26 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Chic Brodie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00738 Funds for a Dragon Boat (lodged on 26 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Joan McAlpine*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Drew Smith*

S4M-00737 World Schools Debating Championships in Dundee (lodged on 26 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Linda Fabiani*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Adam Ingram*, Willie Coffey*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Aileen McLeod*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Ruth Davidson*, Jenny Marra*

S4M-00736: Continued Funding of Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol (lodged on 26 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram*, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Chic Brodie*, Paul Wheelhouse*, David Stewart, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00735 A Decade of Success for Home-Start Orkney (lodged on 25 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00734 South of Scotland Broadband Delivery Bid (lodged on 25 August 2011) Aileen McLeod*

S4M-00733 30 Years of MND Scotland (lodged on ) Elaine Smith*, Linda Fabiani*, Adam Ingram*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Claire Baker*, John Park*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00732 Campaign Continues to Save the Clyde Coastguard (lodged on ) Clare Adamson*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Margaret McDougall*, Humza Yousaf*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00731 Scotland Bill and EU Involvement (lodged on 24 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, David Torrance*, Clare Adamson*, Aileen McLeod*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00730 Happy 10th Birthday Ardardan (lodged on 24 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Patricia Ferguson*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Jamie McGrigor*, Stuart McMillan*

S4M-00729 Chewing Gum Levy (lodged on 24 August 2011) Maureen Watt*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Hanzala Malik*

S4M-00728 Opening of a New Facility at Prestwick Airport (lodged on 24 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00727 Scotland to Rugby World Cup Glory (lodged on 24 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Linda Fabiani*, Aileen McLeod*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Simpson*

S4M-00724 Glenrothes and Area Heritage Centre Awarded Charitable Status - (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00723 Dundee V&A Design Wins 2011 WAN Award (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00722 Palestinian Statehood Bid at the United Nations (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Linda Fabiani*, Patricia Ferguson*, Clare Adamson*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00721 Congratulations to the Marymass Festival in Irvine (lodged on 24 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Claire Baker*

S4M-00720 The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride (lodged on 23 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Clare Adamson*

S4M-00719 Congratulations to Kildrum and Whitelees Primary Schools (lodged on 23 August 2011) Clare Adamson*, Paul Wheelhouse*

S4M-00718 Lunar Trek (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Simpson*, Claire Baker*

S4M-00717 Maryhill Highland Games (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Richard Simpson*

S4M-00716 Possilpark Gala Day (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00715 Tuition Fees for English Domiciled Students (lodged on 22 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, James Dornan*, Kevin Stewart*, Graeme Dey*, Derek Mackay*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00714 Scottish Cycling Circuit Race 2011, Paisley (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Willie Coffey*

S4M-00713 Paisley’s Festival of Fire (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Willie Coffey*

S4M-00712 St Vincent’s Hospice, Renfrewshire (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Paul Wheelhouse*

S4M-00711 Adopt a Road (lodged on ) Clare Adamson*, Paul Wheelhouse*

S4M-00710 Remembering the Russian Arctic Convoys (lodged on 24 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Linda Fabiani*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00709 Didn’t They Do Well (lodged on 22 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00708 The Importance of Scotland’s Voluntary Sector (lodged on 22 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Mark McDonald*

S4M-00707 Scottish Maritime Museum (lodged on 23 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Rhoda Grant*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jenny Marra*

S4M-00705 Full Steam Ahead for the Campaign to Save the Waverley (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Clare Adamson*, Jenny Marra*

S4M-00704 New York, New York (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00703 Struan Stevenson MEP, Unacceptable Use of Language (lodged on 19 August 2011) Clare Adamson*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00702 Minimum Pricing and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00700 Deep Fried Film Festival (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Clare Adamson*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00699 Encouraging Healthy Eating for People with Learning Difficulties - (lodged on 19 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Bill Kidd*, John Mason*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Elaine Murray*, Gil Paterson*, Jackie Baillie*, Fiona McLeod*, Siobhan McMahon*, Neil Findlay*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Graeme Pearson*, Claudia Beamish*, John Finnie*, Stuart McMillan*, Hanzala Malik*, Drew Smith*, Richard Simpson*, Claire Baker*, Jenny Marra*

S4M-00698 Dr Elaine Bullard (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00697 McLellan Arts Festival (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00696 Horse Haven (lodged on 18 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*, Clare Adamson*

S4M-00695 Nail the Rogues Campaign (lodged on 18 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*, Clare Adamson*, Claire Baker*

S4M-00694 Action against Female Genital Mutilation (lodged on 18 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*, Clare Adamson*

S4M-00693 Funding in Uddingston and Bellshill from Awards for All (lodged on 18 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jackie Baillie*, Ken Macintosh*, Siobhan McMahon*, Margaret McCulloch*, Hanzala Malik*, Anne McTaggart*, Claire Baker*

S4M-00692 Pandemic Heading To Notting Hill (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00691 Job Creating Powers for the Scottish Parliament (lodged on 17 August 2011) Maureen Watt*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00690 World Schools’ Debating Championship (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00689 Big Lottery Fund, Ladywell Primary School, Motherwell (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00688 Big Lottery Fund, Chapelhall and District Childminding Group, Airdrie (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00687 Big Lottery Fund, The Wednesday Girls, Motherwell and Wishaw - (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00686 Big Lottery Fund, Summerlee and Gartsherrie Residents and Tenants Association, Coatbridge (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00685 Corporation Tax Paper Concerns (lodged on 17 August 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00684 Funding for Beacon Arts Centre (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00683 Maryhill Walking Trail, Recognising the History, Heritage and Regeneration of Maryhill (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00681 Stop the Closure of Lightburn Hospital (lodged on 17 August 2011) Alison McInnes*

S4M-00680 Management of Dungavel Detention Centre (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00679 50th Birthday of the British Heart Foundation (lodged on 17 August 2011) Elaine Smith*, Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00678 Bankie Talk (lodged on 17 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00677 Rudolf Brazda (lodged on 16 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00676 Sight Aid International in East Kilbride (lodged on 16 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

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

S4M-00674 Scotland’s Police Officers (lodged on 16 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00673 Spring Fling Festival Success (lodged on 16 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00672 Congratulations to the International Voluntary Service (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00671 World War Z (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00670 Sprouston Sweet Pea Centenary (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00669 Professor Paul Wilkinson CBE (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00668 1820 Society, Paisley (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00667 Contribution of Scottish Police (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00665 European Marine Energy Centre Turbine (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00664 Kilwinning Abbey Dig (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00663 Ayrshire Doors Open Day (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Maureen Watt*

S4M-00662 Lip-reading campaign (lodged on 19 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Clare Adamson*, Humza Yousaf*, Jenny Marra*

S4M-00661 Viewpark VIPs (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00660 Spinal Injuries Scotland Cycle Challenge (lodged on 15 August 2011) Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00646 Lack of Local TV (lodged on 11 August 2011) Maureen Watt*

S4M-00635 Congratulations to Team Lanarkshire at the International Children’s Games (lodged on 10 August 2011) Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00618 Abused Men in Scotland (lodged on 08 August 2011) Murdo Fraser*, Nanette Milne*

S4M-00600 Flavour Fortnight 2011 (lodged on 05 August 2011) Alex Fergusson*

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

S4M-00586.1 The Equal Marriage Debate (lodged on 04 August 2011) Alison McInnes*

S4M-00584 World’s Biggest Week of Piping (lodged on 03 August 2011) Elaine Smith*

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

S4M-00567 Tourism in Lanarkshire (lodged on 04 August 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00546 Anti-Slavery Day (lodged on 21 July 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00538 Re-establishment of a Rail Halt at Newburgh, Fife (lodged on 19 July 2011) Roderick Campbell*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00494 Pleasure v Profit Resource Pack (lodged on 08 July 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00488 NUS Scotland LGBT Campaign’s Demonstration (lodged on 07 July 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00484 Coatbridge High School Fishing Club Wins Big Lottery Funding - (lodged on 06 July 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00461 Glenboig Neighbourhood House wins Jubilee Millions (lodged on 30 June 2011) Elaine Smith*

S4M-00453 Supporting Supporters Direct (lodged on 29 June 2011) Sandra White*, Paul Martin*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Colin Keir*, Margaret McCulloch*, David McLetchie*

S4M-00450 Barnardo’s Scotland, Cut Them Free, Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation in Scotland (lodged on 29 June 2011) Siobhan McMahon*, Alison Johnstone*, Jamie McGrigor*, Drew Smith*

S4M-00441 Congratulations to Bangla Mela Organisers (lodged on 28 June 2011) Maureen Watt*

S4M-00426 Mobilise for DLA (lodged on 27 June 2011) John Park*

S4M-00420 Budget for Bursaries, Scottish Charity Awards Campaign of the Year (lodged on 27 June 2011) Paul Wheelhouse*

S4M-00382 Second Term for Ban Ki-moon (lodged on 22 June 2011) Paul Wheelhouse*

S4M-00227 Emergency Lifesaving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Schools (lodged on 07 June 2011) Paul Wheelhouse*, Annabelle Ewing*

S4M-00207 Kenny Herriot and the Broad Cairn Challenge (lodged on 03 June 2011) Chic Brodie*

S4M-00148 Supporting Jubilee Scotland’s Call for Debt Arbitration (lodged on 31 May 2011) Linda Fabiani*, Kezia Dugdale*

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 5 September 2011 Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Negative instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 25 August 2011 and is subject to the negative procedure—

Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/311) laid under section 56(1) and (2) of the Finance Act 1973

Laid only instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 30 August 2011 and is not subject to any Parliamentary procedure—

Act of Sederunt (Regulation of Advocates) 2011 (SSI 2011/312) laid under section 30(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010