BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 98/2014 Thursday 12 June 2014

Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

9.15 am European and External Relations the Robert Burns Committee Room (CR1) 10.00 am City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) the David Livingstone Bill Committee Room (CR6) ______

Meeting of the Parliament

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-09422 Elaine Smith: Celebrating and Supporting Breastfeeding in Public 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Debate: CashBack for Communities followed by Public Body Consent Motion: Public Bodies (Abolition of Food from Britain) Order 2014 – UK Legislation followed by Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Hybrid Bills followed by Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: EU Legislative Proposals: Review of Standing Orders followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time

1 For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ______

2 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 Section K: Corrections to the Official Report

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section A – Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Contact details for Committee Clerks are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

European and External Relations Committee 15th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 9.15 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Brussels Bulletin: The Committee will consider the latest issue of the Brussels Bulletin. 2. The Scottish Government’s proposals for an independent Scotland – international policy (including membership of international organisations): The Committee will take evidence, in a round table discussion, from— Bruce Adamson, Legal Officer, Scottish Human Rights Commission; John Ainslie, Co-ordinator, Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND); Alyson Bailes, Adjunct Professor, University of Iceland, (via video conference); Dr Colin Fleming, Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh and Project Leader on Defence and Security at the ESRC Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) programme on the Future of the UK and Scotland; Dr Juliet Kaarbo, Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations, University of Edinburgh; Professor Adam Tomkins FRSE, John Millar Professor of Public Law, University of Glasgow.

City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill Committee 8th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Consideration Stage, phase 2.

5 Meeting of the Parliament

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

1. Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government how it supports victims of rape in Edinburgh and the Lothians. (S4O-03346)

2. Malcolm Chisholm: To ask the Scottish Government when the work underway in 2012 on the start-up costs of an independent Scotland will be completed. (S4O- 03347)

3. Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government what value was delivered on the ground in 2013-14 by non-profit distribution-financed capital investment. (S4O- 03348)

4. Nigel Don: To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the fishing sector and what its position is on the suggestion that the European Fisheries Fund should be spent elsewhere. (S4O-03349)

5. Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to extend support for the adoption of environmentally friendly public transport such as hydrogen and electric fuelled buses. (S4O-03350)

6. Stuart McMillan: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote an awareness of problem gambling given its impact on communities. (S4O- 03351)

7. Hanzala Malik: [Not Lodged]

8. Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of Scottish farm produce is sold elsewhere in the UK. (S4O-03353)

9. David Torrance: To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it gives to local authorities updating their transport appraisal guidance reports. (S4O-03354)

10. Liam McArthur: [Not Lodged]

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

1. Johann Lamont: To ask the First Minister what engagements he has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-02165)

2. Ruth Davidson: To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland. (S4F-02163)

3. Willie Rennie: To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-02164)

6 4. Dennis Robertson: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the Ernst & Young 2014 UK attractiveness survey. (S4F-02176)

5. Mark Griffin: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the survey published by Transform Scotland to mark the launch of its Fix It First campaign. (S4F-02170)

6. Liz Smith: To ask the First Minister when the Scottish Government last met members of the Commonwealth Games organising committee and whether access to the special reserve was discussed. (S4F-02167)

12.30 pm Members’ Business

Debate on the subject of—

S4M-09422 Elaine Smith: Celebrating and Supporting Breastfeeding in Public—That the Parliament notes with concern reports of a recent incident in which a mother, Emily Slough from Rugeley in Staffordshire, was labelled a ―tramp‖ on a social networking site after a stranger took a photograph of her as she sat on steps breastfeeding her eight-month-old baby; notes that the photograph, which was taken without Emily’s permission, was then uploaded online and believes that the misogynistic, derogatory and disrespectful comments that were subsequently posted could cause upset and concern to nursing mothers; understands that, as a result of this scandal, Emily organised a mass breastfeeding protest on 15 March 2014 in which thousands of mothers came out in support of breastfeeding in public across the country, including across Scotland; recognises that, in Scotland, mothers are protected under the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005, which makes it illegal to stop, or attempt to stop, mothers breastfeeding in public; notes the view that, to reassure mothers and to help breastfeeding in public become a social norm, this legislation should be used and publicised across the country, including in Coatbridge and Chryston; acknowledges what it sees as the huge health benefits of breastfeeding; understands that a recent UNICEF-commissioned report, Preventing disease and saving resources: the potential contribution of increasing breastfeeding rates in the UK, outlined how increased breastfeeding rates could improve public health, produce long-term health benefits, allow considerable savings to be made by the NHS and provide a mechanism for improving health outcomes across a range of social groups; congratulates Emily Slough on her campaign, which it hopes will help raise awareness of the need for changed attitudes towards breastfeeding in public, and believes that mothers who are engaging in normal, nurturing maternal behaviour should be celebrated and supported by society.

7 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Debate: CashBack for Communities

S4M-10278 Kenny MacAskill: CashBack for Communities— That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the first National Evaluation of the CashBack for Communities Programme: Final Report; notes that, since its launch in 2008, the programme has provided over 1.5 million positive opportunities and activities for young people across Scotland; welcomes the fact that this uniquely Scottish CashBack for Communities programme is being funded by over £74 million recovered from criminals using the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; notes that the independent report highlights the significant impact that the programme is delivering; believes that every effort should be made to ensure further progress in recovering money from those who profit from crime, and believes that funds obtained from the proceeds of crime should continue to be focused on projects in communities across Scotland as well as those particularly affected by crime and antisocial behaviour and, in so doing, continue to tackle breaking the cycle of youth offending in communities.

The Presiding Officer has selected the following amendments

S4M-10278.1 Graeme Pearson: CashBack for Communities—As an amendment to motion S4M-10278 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (CashBack for Communities), leave out from ―, and believes‖ to end and insert ―; notes that the CashBack for Communities programme replaced a similar initiative launched by the Scottish Executive in 2006; believes that funds obtained from the proceeds of crime should continue to be focused on projects in communities across Scotland, particularly those affected by deprivation, crime and antisocial behaviour, and, in so doing, continue to tackle breaking the cycle of youth offending in communities, and deplores funds obtained from the proceeds of crime being used to mitigate Scottish Government cuts, including its reported planned use to top up Police Scotland and the Crown Office’s budgets.‖

S4M-10278.2 Margaret Mitchell: CashBack for Communities—As an amendment to motion S4M-10278 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (CashBack for Communities), leave out from ―, and believes‖ to end and insert ―; believes that much more analysis could be done to identify and follow up on crimes in which the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 could be implemented in order to

8 maximise the amount of money seized; considers that Police Scotland and the Crown Office must always receive the core funding necessary for them to discharge their responsibilities, but believes that there may be merit in looking at the option of enabling Police Scotland and the Crown Office to make specific bids for money obtained from the proceeds of crime for identified projects while ensuring that funds obtained from the proceeds of crime continue to be focused on projects in communities across Scotland as well as those particularly affected by crime and antisocial behaviour and, in so doing, continue to tackle breaking the cycle of youth offending in communities.‖ followed by Public Body Consent Motion: Public Bodies (Abolition of Food from Britain) Order 2014 – UK Legislation

S4M-10284 Richard Lochhead: Public Bodies (Abolition of Food from Britain) Order 2014 - UK Legislation—That the Parliament consents to the making of the Public Bodies (Abolition of Food from Britain) Order 2014, a draft of which was laid before the UK Parliament on 6 May 2014 and which makes provision that would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were contained within an Act of that Parliament. followed by Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Hybrid Bills

S4M-10243 Stewart Stevenson on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee: Hybrid Bills—That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 4th Report 2014 (Session 4), Hybrid Bills (SP Paper 513), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 27 June 2014. followed by Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: EU Legislative Proposals: Review of Standing Orders

S4M-10244 Stewart Stevenson on behalf of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee: EU Legislative Proposals: Review of Standing Orders—That the Parliament notes the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 2nd Report 2014 (Session 4), EU Legislative Proposals: Review of Standing Orders (SP Paper 506), and agrees that the changes to Standing Orders set out in Annexe A of the report be made with effect from 27 June 2014. followed by Business Motions

9 followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 11 June 2014 Tuesday 17 June 2014

2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motion followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Finance Committee Debate: Written agreement on the budget process (for text of motion S4M-10268 see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Wednesday 11 June 2014) followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Standing Order Rule Changes, Budget Process followed by Scottish Government Debate: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, The Need to Create a More Humane System followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-10226 Cameron Buchanan: Strategic Planning in the Lothians (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 5 June 2014)

Wednesday 18 June 2014

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Culture and External Affairs; Infrastructure, Investment and Cities (for text of questions see Section D) followed by Scottish Labour Party Business followed by Business Motions

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-09759 Sarah Boyack: First Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Disaster (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Tuesday 22 April 2014)

Thursday 19 June 2014

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-09329 Richard Lyle: Celebrating 125 Years of the Showman’s Guild (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 14 March 2014)

2.15 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Buildings (Recovery of Expenses) (Scotland) Bill followed by Stage 1 Debate: Historic Environment Scotland Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Historic Environment Scotland Bill (for text of motion S4M-09869 see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Wednesday 30 April 2014) followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 24 June 2014

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

followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 25 June 2014

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions

2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Lifelong Learning followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Housing (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 26 June 2014

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

11.40 am General Questions

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

12.30 pm Members’ Business

2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Final Stage Proceedings: City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

5.00 pm Decision Time

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section D – Oral Questions

Portfolio Questions selected for answer on 18 June 2014

Culture and External Affairs

1. Roderick Campbell: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to build on cultural links with Ireland. (S4O-03357)

2. Mary Fee: [Not Lodged]

3. Malcolm Chisholm: To ask the Scottish Government what the implications would be for the Common Travel Area of an independent Scotland. (S4O-03359)

4. Jenny Marra: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Dundee City Council regarding taking forward some of the plans in the Dundee City of Culture 2017 bid. (S4O-03360)

5. Rob Gibson: To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on using traditional music to promote Scottish culture around the world. (S4O-03361)

6. Margaret McCulloch: To ask the Scottish Government what the set-up costs of an international development agency would be in the event of independence. (S4O- 03362)

7. Paul Martin: To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the impact of independence on funding available to creative organisations through the Big Lottery Fund. (S4O-03363)

8. Drew Smith: To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has sought with consular representatives to explain its case for Scotland leaving the UK. (S4O- 03364)

9. Alison Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the away aspect of its Legacy 2014 Scottish Sport Relief Home and Away Programme. (S4O-03365)

10. Richard Lyle: To ask the Scottish Government what the value is of art treasures, paintings, artefacts and national treasures that it or the Scottish National Gallery holds. (S4O-03366)

Infrastructure, Investment and Cities

1. Neil Bibby: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the rising cost of rent for housing. (S4O-03367)

2. Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the construction of the Borders railway. (S4O-03368)

3. Alex Fergusson: To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the redevelopment of the Stranraer harbour waterfront. (S4O-03369)

4. Anne McTaggart: To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages the availability of affordable housing in the private rented sector. (S4O-03370)

5. Annabel Goldie: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Transport Scotland and what issues were discussed. (S4O-03371)

6. Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the building of more affordable homes in the rural communities of the Highlands and Islands. (S4O-03372)

7. Jim Eadie: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with cycling organisations regarding improvements to cycling infrastructure. (S4O- 03373)

8. James Dornan: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the report, Below the Breadline, published by Oxfam, Church Action on Poverty and the Trussell Trust. (S4O-03374)

9. Mark McDonald: To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Aberdeen City Council regarding transport developments. (S4O-03375)

10. Iain Gray: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on churches, mosques and synagogues of the proposal to change the threshold for the water charges exemption scheme from £64,500 net income to £75,000 gross income per annum. (S4O-03376)

General Questions selected for answer on 19 June 2014

1. Dennis Robertson: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help recruit and retain GPs in rural and remote practices. (S4O-03377)

2. John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government how many private educational establishments are entitled to 80% mandatory rates relief and how many are given relief of up to 100%. (S4O-03378)

3. Liz Smith: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the remit of Education Scotland school inspections to include the condition of school buildings. (S4O-03379)

4. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government what flexibility there is in the national calculation method for determining the type of heating system used in large public buildings. (S4O-03380)

5. Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Government how the single intelligence agency it proposes to create in an independent Scotland would protect citizens from unjustified surveillance. (S4O-03381)

6. John Pentland: To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing last met the chief executive of NHS Lanarkshire and what was discussed. (S4O-03382)

7. Alex Johnstone: To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the number of missed bin collections over the last two years is evidence of the failure of its concordat with local government. (S4O-03383)

8. Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support speech and language therapy. (S4O-03384)

9. Aileen McLeod: To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the final report of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce. (S4O-03385)

10. Alex Rowley: To ask the Scottish Government at what percentage of staffed bed capacity the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy is operating. (S4O-03386)

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section E – Written questions lodged on 11 June 2014

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

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

S4W-21707 Mary Scanlon: To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on national pay bargaining for (a) merged and (b) further education colleges.

S4W-21708 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the possibility of effectively eliminating hepatitis C in Scotland.

S4W-21709 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the inclusion of hepatitis C testing in the opt-out routine antenatal testing.

S4W-21710 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the inclusion of hepatitis C testing in Keep Well checks.

S4W-21711 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the introduction of opt-out hepatitis C tests for all prisoners as part of the prisoner induction process.

S4W-21712 Aileen McLeod: To ask the Scottish Government whether patients will continue to be sent to other parts of the UK for transplant operations in the event of independence.

S4W-21713 Christina McKelvie: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had to consider whether the Modern Slavery Bill will cover Scottish interests.

S4W-21714 Christina McKelvie: To ask the Scottish Government how it will inform victims of sexual and domestic abuse of the various support networks available to them.

S4W-21715 Christina McKelvie: To ask the Scottish Government what policies are in place to ensure that the 2020 renewable energy target is met.

S4W-21716 Hanzala Malik: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to raise awareness of the risks of hepatitis C among communities of (a) eastern European and (b) south Asian origin.

S4W-21717 Jim Hume: To ask the Scottish Government whether it has set a date for the coming into force of the provisions of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014.

S4W-21718 Aileen McLeod: To ask the Scottish Government how many medical consultants per 1,000 population there are in Scotland and what information it has on how this compares with Wales.

S4W-21719 Aileen McLeod: To ask the Scottish Government what the real-terms increase in the resource budget of NHS Scotland is expected to be between 2010-11 and 2015-16 and what information it has on how this compares with NHS Wales.

S4W-21720 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Connect Roads on (a) whether, (b) which and (c) when sections of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will open before the 2018 project completion date.

S4W-21723Δ Clare Adamson: To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the First Minister’s recent visit to the United States.

S4W-21725 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government what funding is available specifically for mental health services for teenagers.

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section F – Motions and Amendments

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

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

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

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-10299 John Pentland: Queen’s Baton Bearers—That the Parliament congratulates everyone chosen to be a Queen’s baton bearer as the official Commonwealth Games baton makes its way through Motherwell and Wishaw on 23 June 2014; notes more than 20 local people have been chosen as runners along the route, who will each complete about 200 metres before passing on the baton; understands that many of the runners have a strong history of charitable and community work, including Anne McPherson from Wishaw, who has raised around £18,000 for various charities over the years; further understands the other runners to be Alan Cunningham, Frank Delaney, Georgie Williams and Callum Croughan from Newmains, Richie Leach, John McDevitt, Olivia McMahon, John Rafferty, Anne Kippen and Gordon Morrice from Cambusnethan, Callum Grigor, David Waddell, Hannah Lawler, Kieran Toner, Eilidh Murray, Ronnie Blackburn, Pamela Kerr and Karen Casey from Wishaw and Charles Flynn, Scott Hart, Danielle McNamara, Kirsty Ferguson and Jamie Ferguson from Motherwell, and wishes them all good luck on the day.

*S4M-10298 Margaret Mitchell: Airdrieonians FC Teams up with KitAid—That the Parliament welcomes Airdrieonians FC working with KitAid to donate old football strips to aspiring footballers in some of the poorest countries in the world; understands that KitAid has donated more than 200,000 strips to 40 different countries; notes that, in return for a full kit, a shirt or a set of shorts and socks, young Airdrieonians supporters will receive a free under-16s season ticket; further notes that the football kit can belong to any team so long as it is in reasonable condition; understands that the Airdrieonians Supporters Trust hopes to donate 10,000 kits by the end of 2014 in order to set a Guinness World Record, and commends Airdrieonians FC and KitAid for this initiative.

Supported by: Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jamie McGrigor*, Kevin Stewart*, Alex Johnstone*, John Lamont*

*S4M-10297 Patricia Ferguson: Qatar 2022 World Cup—That the Parliament is concerned that FIFA’s decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has the potential to reflect badly on the global image of football; believes that both allegations of corruption and a lack of workers’ rights are issues that FIFA and the Qatari Government require to act on; understands that three of FIFA’s sponsors, Sony, Adidas and Visa, have said that claims of bribery, involving the use of a $5 million fund to bribe officials, should be taken seriously; condemns what it sees as the lack of safety and workers’ rights that has been highlighted by the DLA Piper report, Migrant Labour in the Construction Sector in the State of Qatar, and the fact that 964 migrant workers, the majority of whom worked in construction, died during 2012 and 2013, and calls on the SFA to use its influence with FIFA to pursue the allegations of corruption vigorously and for the Scottish Government to raise with the Qatari Government the plight of migrant workers.

*S4M-10296 Siobhan McMahon: St Mungo’s High School Falkirk and APD India—That the Parliament notes that the pupils, Declan Smith, Caitlin Meldrum, Amy Crosbie and Lucy May Lagan, along with the teachers, Miss Horgan and Miss Doran, from St Mungo’s High School in Falkirk will travel to Bangalore in India on 13

June 2014 in order to visit the Association for People with Disability (APD), which works in Karnataka in India; notes that APD is a Bangalore-based organisation working since 1959 for disabled children, young people and adults, primarily those who are physically disabled or who have cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, development delay or speech and multiple disability; commends, in particular, APD’s District Disability Programme, which works with existing resources and systems to strengthen government agencies, NGOs and other organisations over a period of four to five years to ensure that sustainable disability work can be carried on for the inclusion of disabled people aged between 0 and 35 in mainstream education, health and livelihood services; congratulates all those who have been involved in supporting fundraising activities for APD, and wishes the pupils and staff every success with their visit to India.

Supported by: David Torrance*, Sandra White*, David Stewart*, Patricia Ferguson*, Hanzala Malik*, Elaine Murray*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Margaret Mitchell*

*S4M-10295 Kenneth Gibson: Congratulations to Gavin Lundy of Generation Yes—That the Parliament notes that 17-year-old Gavin Lundy faced Margaret McDougall MSP in an independence referendum debate at Garnock Academy in North Ayrshire on 10 June 2014; understands that a pre-debate poll put the No vote in the lead at 70%; considers that the No vote in the poll taken following the debate had dropped to 45%, while the Yes vote had risen to 54%; understands that Mr Lundy is an energetic and enthusiastic campaigner and sends him its warmest congratulations, and hopes that what it considers to be Mr Lundy’s impressive victory will serve as an inspiration to other members of Generation Yes and, indeed, the wider Yes movement.

Supported by: David Torrance*, Jean Urquhart*, Stewart Stevenson*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Christina McKelvie*

*S4M-10294 Mike MacKenzie: Showcasing Orkney’s Food and Drink—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of orkneyfoodanddrink.com, a new website showcasing what it considers the very best of Orkney food and drink; understands that the site aims to promote local food and drink firms, while highlighting news, events, awards and other activities in the sector; recognises that the website has been created by the Shetland-based company, NB Communication, and is funded by Highland and Islands Enterprise, Orkney Islands Council and the LEADER programme; considers that a dedicated online presence for the sector is necessary in light of the economic contribution of food and drink to Orkney, and wishes the website every success in continuing to raise what it sees as Orkney’s excellent food and drink profile.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor*, Bill Kidd*, Bruce Crawford*, Chic Brodie*, Jean Urquhart*, Joan McAlpine*, David Torrance*, Annabelle Ewing*, Roderick Campbell*, George Adam*, Adam Ingram*, Angus MacDonald*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*, Willie Coffey*, Aileen McLeod*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-10293 Anne McTaggart: Altogether Glasgow—That the Parliament celebrates the launch of Altogether Glasgow, a free online educational programme to inform Glaswegians and tourists about the cultural assets of the city; recognises that the resource was created by Glasgow Life as part of the Host City Glasgow project for the 2014 Commonwealth Games; understands that the online educational programme is designed to encourage local people to appreciate the heritage and cultural and sporting assets of their city; recognises that the resource will be accessible via the free Wi-Fi at the city’s 33 libraries, which will also enable residents of Glasgow to search for jobs and check emails, and considers that this resource will encourage more people to make use of their local library and will engage communities in the delivery and legacy of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Supported by: David Stewart*, Kenneth Gibson*, Patricia Ferguson*, Fiona McLeod* R, Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*, David Torrance*, Hanzala Malik*, Cara Hilton*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*, Elaine Murray*, Jackie Baillie*

*S4M-10292 Colin Beattie: Congratulations to Scottish Huntington’s Association—That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Huntington’s Association on reaching its 25th anniversary; recognises that the Lothian group will mark this by holding a tree-planting event at Drummond Grange Nursing Home in Lasswade; notes that autumn 2014 will see the launch of the UK’s first degree level course, in partnership between the charity and the University of Stirling, for people who are caring for people with Huntington’s disease; further notes that the charity recently accredited the country’s first care home specifically for its expertise in caring for Huntington’s disease patients in the latter stages of the disease; recognises the work that the charity does to help all people with the condition and their carers, and wishes it all the best for the future.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Iain Gray*, Chic Brodie*, Maureen Watt*, Kenneth Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Rob Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Hugh Henry*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Mike MacKenzie*, Sandra White*, Aileen McLeod*

*S4M-10291 Roseanna Cunningham: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Amendment of Schedule 4) (Scotland) Order 2014 [draft]—That the Justice Committee recommends that the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Amendment of Schedule 4) (Scotland) Order 2014 [draft] be approved.

Supported by: Kenny MacAskill*

*S4M-10290 Rhoda Grant: National Bug Busting Day—That the Parliament recognises National Bug Busting Day on 15 June 2014; understands that this is a day dedicated to raising people’s awareness of head lice in an attempt to keep people’s heads clean by checking for lice on a more regular basis; understands that, in the first month, people with lice can show no obvious symptoms but the condition can still be contagious and believes that this is why the awareness of lice must be increased; understands that measures are in place to help parents detect and deal with lice, such as the Bug Buster Kit, which contains a unique comb, expressly detailed and scientifically tested for accurate lice detection, and full, easy-to-follow instructions on using it with ordinary shampoo and conditioner; understands that

more than 200,000 children in Scotland have head lice at any given time, but figures suggest that most parents do not check their children regularly for signs of them; believes that the new initiative, NYDA, which is approved by the NHS in Scotland, is a treatment spray that kills lice and their eggs by suffocating them, and considers that this is a step in the right direction that must be built on.

Supported by: Nanette Milne*, Colin Beattie*, Elaine Murray*, Patricia Ferguson*, David Stewart*, Jackson Carlaw*, John Pentland*, Hanzala Malik*, Neil Findlay*, Cara Hilton*, Richard Lyle*, Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart*, Bill Kidd*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10289 Dennis Robertson: National Glaucoma Awareness Week—That the Parliament notes that National Glaucoma Awareness Week is being held between 9 and 15 June 2014; believes that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, with 50% of cases of glaucoma remaining undetected in the UK; understands that early detection and treatment helps save sight, with over 90% of those diagnosed early able to retain sight for life; supports the call for people of all ages to have regular eye tests, which are free, particularly if they are at risk of developing glaucoma, and recognises the work that the International Glaucoma Association and Charity for People with Glaucoma are doing to promote awareness of glaucoma.

Supported by: Nanette Milne*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jackson Carlaw*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Hanzala Malik*, Elaine Murray*, Maureen Watt*, Chic Brodie*, John Pentland*, Colin Beattie*, Cara Hilton*, Adam Ingram*, Liam McArthur*, Aileen McLeod*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Neil Findlay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Christina McKelvie*, Fiona McLeod*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10288 Stewart Maxwell: ESU Scotland Juniors Debating Final 2013-14— That the Parliament congratulates Mearns Castle High School, which is in Eastwood, on winning the national final of the 2013-14 English-Speaking Union (ESU) Scotland Juniors Debating Competition; notes that the final was won by twin sisters, Elizabeth and Victoria Groom, who argued in favour of the motion, This House Would Introduce a Tax on Fatty Foods; pays tribute to all of the pupils who took part in this year’s competition, including the other finalists, the Mary Erskine School, which is in Edinburgh, Morrison’s Academy in Crieff and the High School of Dundee; considers that the ESU provides students with an opportunity to develop their public speaking and critical thinking skills, and looks forward to the continued success of the debating competition.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mary Scanlon*, Joan McAlpine*, Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Patricia Ferguson*, Maureen Watt*, Colin Beattie*, Chic Brodie*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Rob Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jean Urquhart*, Mark McDonald*, David Torrance*, Christina McKelvie*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10287 Jamie McGrigor: English-Speaking Union Scotland’s 2013-14 Juniors’ Debating Competition Final—That the Parliament congratulates the winners of the 2013-14 English-Speaking Union (ESU) Juniors’ Debating Competition

final, Elizabeth Groom and Victoria Groom from Mearns Castle High School in Newton Mearns; is aware that the final was held in the Parliament on 10 June 2014 where the motion debated was This House Would Introduce a Tax on Fatty Foods; congratulates the teams from the other three schools that participated in the final, the Mary Erskine School in Edinburgh, Morrison’s Academy in Crieff and the High School of Dundee; commends all those pupils from schools across Scotland who took part in the earlier stages of the competition and the teachers supporting them, and pays tribute to what it considers the excellent work of ESU Scotland in promoting debating among young people across the country, allowing them to develop skills that are important, valuable and rewarding.

Supported by: Hanzala Malik*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jim Hume*, Mary Scanlon*, Jackson Carlaw*, Patricia Ferguson*, Maureen Watt*, Colin Beattie*, John Lamont*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Jean Urquhart*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret Mitchell*, Murdo Fraser*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10286 Patricia Ferguson: Remembering George Devlin RSW RGI RBA ROI RWS FRSA—That the Parliament marks the passing, at the age of 76, of George Devlin, a Glasgow artist who earned an international reputation as a landscape and still life painter and a portrait painter of great distinction; honours the life of a man, born in Springburn in 1937 into a working class household, whose talent and creative energies first became apparent at Albert Secondary School and later found expression as a tutor at Glasgow School of Art, head of art at Hermitage Academy and then as head of art in the Design Department of Glasgow College of Building and Printing; celebrates his 50 years as an artist member of the Glasgow Art Club and recognises the breadth of his work, which, it considers, enriches national, civic and private collections and includes his design work for Scottish Ballet and commissioned portraits, and applauds the life and achievements of a talent exhibited in 13 countries, whose contribution to Scottish art, it believes, was, and will remain, significant, both nationally and internationally.

Supported by: David Stewart*, Hanzala Malik*, Iain Gray*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10285 Cara Hilton: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Huntington’s Association—That the Parliament celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA); notes that this was recently marked by a tree-planting event at Bandrum Nursing Home in Dunfermline; understands that the SHA has developed from being a group of determined families who were fighting for the retention of services to being the only charity in the country that works with people affected by the condition and provides lifeline services, including specialist nurses and the world’s only Huntington’s disease youth support service; considers that this is a fantastic achievement and recognises all of the SHA’s hard work, dedication and goodwill in ensuring that people living with Huntington’s are supported, cared for and have access to the specialist services that they need; notes the SHA’s awareness week in which families and staff promote support services and educate people about the condition; hopes that all members show their support for the SHA in their areas, and wishes it continued success for the next 25 years and beyond.

Supported by: Neil Bibby*, Annabelle Ewing*, David Stewart*, Alex Rowley*, Jackson Carlaw*, Roderick Campbell*, Hanzala Malik*, Patricia Ferguson*, Maureen Watt*, Colin Beattie*, Iain Gray*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Richard Lyle*, Kevin Stewart*, Anne McTaggart*, Neil Findlay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10283 Bob Doris: Big Lottery Funds Sport in Glasgow—That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow organisations including Glasgow Kayak Club, Blantyre Youth Development Team, North Glasgow Football Development Group, ng homes and A&M Training on recently receiving funding from the Big Lottery to expand their reach or sustain sporting projects throughout the Glasgow region; understands that each of these organisations will employ their funding to provide activities and programmes to mostly young people to increase health and wellbeing by providing coaching, equipment and facilities as well as training across various sporting disciplines; notes that physical activity is a critical component of maintaining good health, especially in young people, and welcomes the efforts of each of these organisations in ensuring that proper programmes, equipment and opportunities exist for young people throughout Glasgow.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Chic Brodie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt*, Adam Ingram*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*

*S4M-10282 Mark McDonald: Aberdeen Finalists at the Scottish Education Awards—That the Parliament commends Middleton Park Primary School and Bucksburn Academy on being shortlisted in the Scottish Education Awards; notes that Middleton Park Primary School was nominated for the Learning Through Technology prize and Bucksburn Academy was nominated in the Sustainable Schools category for the second time in three years; understands that the nomination for Middleton Park Primary came just six months after the school was saved from closure; believes that the awards celebrate the hard work that takes place in Scottish classrooms, and wishes both schools all the best for the future.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Roderick Campbell*, Nanette Milne*, Angus MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Chic Brodie*, Rob Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10281 Anne McTaggart: These Streets are Made for Walking, End Violence against Women in Glasgow—That the Parliament understands that around 5,000 protesters took to the streets in Govanhill late on the night of 9 June 2014 in solidarity against recent sex attacks on women in the local area; commends Ashley Crossan and Amanda Johnston for organising the "these streets are made for walking" march, which made its way through the southside community at midnight in a bid to end violence against women and to protest against the idea that local people should have to stay indoors to remain safe; recognises that the community gathered to reclaim the streets and to speak out against the perpetrators of these recent attacks; understands that pink ribbons were tied to the gates of Queen’s Park on Victoria Road in Govanhill and candles were lit at the entrance for those affected,

and considers that a heightened police presence in the local area would increase public confidence in the safety of the streets in Govanhill and across Glasgow.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Alex Rowley*, Patrick Harvie*, David Stewart*, Jenny Marra*, Iain Gray*, Claudia Beamish*, Elaine Murray*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Patricia Ferguson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Cara Hilton*, Graeme Pearson*, Drew Smith*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Neil Findlay*, Adam Ingram*, Alison McInnes*, Hanzala Malik*, Jean Urquhart*, Richard Lyle*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

*S4M-10280 Jamie Hepburn: Alpha Project Wins Community Award—That the Parliament congratulates the Alpha Project in Cumbernauld on being awarded the £5,000 Community Award by the Engage Mutual Assurance Foundation to support it in creating the Forget-Me-Not project; considers that the Alpha Project was awarded this additional funding following the tireless work of Maureen Flood, whose husband is a service user of the project; understands that Mrs Flood vigorously persuaded local residents to vote for the project online to win the £5,000 grant; understands that the project aims to purchase laptops and digital memory sticks, which will enable the creation of digital memory books for service users with dementia, brain damage and cognitive impairments caused by MS, strokes or epilepsy; believes that Forget-Me- Not books will be created by service users and their carers, partners, spouses and family members working together to create an individual and personal online catalogue of service users’ favourite music, photos, anecdotes and joyful moments; recognises the support of the local community, which voted for the Alpha Project to win this award and continues to support it; notes what it sees as the dedication of staff and all those involved with the project in Cumbernauld, and wishes it and everyone involved the very best for the future.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Annabelle Ewing*, Christian Allard*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, Roderick Campbell*, Anne McTaggart*, Maureen Watt*, Colin Beattie*, Chic Brodie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Rob Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Christina McKelvie*, Sandra White*, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-10278 Kenny MacAskill: CashBack for Communities—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the first National Evaluation of the CashBack for Communities Programme: Final Report; notes that, since its launch in 2008, the programme has provided over 1.5 million positive opportunities and activities for young people across Scotland; welcomes the fact that this uniquely Scottish CashBack for Communities programme is being funded by over £74 million recovered from criminals using the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; notes that the independent report highlights the significant impact that the programme is delivering; believes that every effort should be made to ensure further progress in recovering money from those who profit from crime, and believes that funds obtained from the proceeds of crime should continue to be focused on projects in communities across Scotland as well as those particularly affected by crime and antisocial behaviour and, in so doing, continue to tackle breaking the cycle of youth offending in communities.

Supported by: Roseanna Cunningham

*S4M-10278.2 Margaret Mitchell: CashBack for Communities—As an amendment to motion S4M-10278 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (CashBack for Communities), leave out from ", and believes" to end and insert "; believes that much more analysis could be done to identify and follow up on crimes in which the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 could be implemented in order to maximise the amount of money seized; considers that Police Scotland and the Crown Office must always receive the core funding necessary for them to discharge their responsibilities, but believes that there may be merit in looking at the option of enabling Police Scotland and the Crown Office to make specific bids for money obtained from the proceeds of crime for identified projects while ensuring that funds obtained from the proceeds of crime continue to be focused on projects in communities across Scotland as well as those particularly affected by crime and antisocial behaviour and, in so doing, continue to tackle breaking the cycle of youth offending in communities.‖

*S4M-10278.1 Graeme Pearson: CashBack for Communities—As an amendment to motion S4M-10278 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (CashBack for Communities), leave out from ―, and believes‖ to end and insert ―; notes that the CashBack for Communities programme replaced a similar initiative launched by the Scottish Executive in 2006; believes that funds obtained from the proceeds of crime should continue to be focused on projects in communities across Scotland, particularly those affected by deprivation, crime and antisocial behaviour, and, in so doing, continue to tackle breaking the cycle of youth offending in communities, and deplores funds obtained from the proceeds of crime being used to mitigate Scottish Government cuts, including its reported planned use to top up Police Scotland and the Crown Office’s budgets.‖

Supported by: Elaine Murray*

*S4M-10274 Christina McKelvie: Police Scotland and the Armed Services Advice Project in New Partnership—That the Parliament welcomes the new partnership between Police Scotland and the Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP), a project funded by Poppyscotland, administered by Citizens Advice Scotland and delivered by Citizens Advice Direct and Citizens Advice Bureaux across the country; notes that Police Scotland has introduced a national referral scheme for vulnerable veterans to ASAP, which will then offer them a wide range of holistic support on any issue that they may have, including relationship advice, help with welfare benefits and housing issues; understands that, while the vast majority of veterans make successful transitions into civilian life after careers in the armed forces, a small number have complex issues and need additional support, though they are often reluctant to come forward and ask for help; congratulates the two organisations for working smarter together and pooling their expertise without extra resources being used or major changes to day-to-day operations; believes that this partnership will be a good fit, as Police Scotland works to keep communities safe and Citizens Advice Scotland services are available in almost every community across the country, and wishes both organisations every success in this new partnership.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Annabelle Ewing*, Christian Allard*, Joan McAlpine*, Graeme Dey*, Adam Ingram*, Stuart McMillan*, Roderick Campbell*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackson Carlaw*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Colin Beattie*,

Chic Brodie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret Mitchell*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-10279 Volunteer Award Success for Jacob Williams and Martin Brickley (lodged on 10 June 2014) Angus MacDonald*, Colin Beattie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10277 Congratulations to Aberdeen Schools (lodged on 10 June 2014) Angus MacDonald*, Chic Brodie*, Colin Beattie*, Dennis Robertson*, Rob Gibson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McCulloch*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10276 Shetland’s Seabirds-and-Seals (lodged on 10 June 2014) Mary Scanlon*, David Stewart*, Roderick Campbell*, Angus MacDonald*, Chic Brodie*, Colin Beattie*, Rob Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*, Jean Urquhart*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10273 Scottish Water Investment in Inverclyde (lodged on 10 June 2014) Chic Brodie*, Colin Beattie*, Rob Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*

S4M-10269 University of Strathclyde Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Professor Frank Leslie (lodged on 10 June 2014) Angus MacDonald*, Dennis Robertson*, Maureen Watt*, Jean Urquhart*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10267 Olnafirth Primary School Wins 2014 Junior Saltire Award (lodged on 10 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Jean Urquhart*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10266 Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre (lodged on 10 June 2014) Colin Beattie*, Patricia Ferguson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rob Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*, Sarah Boyack*, Jean Urquhart*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10265 East Kilbride has Real Heroes (lodged on 10 June 2014) Fiona McLeod*, Colin Beattie*, Aileen McLeod*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Adam Ingram*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10264 Dumfries and Galloway, Destination of the Year 2014 (lodged on 10 June 2014) David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10263 Sanday Saltire Champions (lodged on 10 June 2014) Fiona McLeod*, Maureen Watt*, Kenneth Gibson*, Dennis Robertson*, Jean Urquhart*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10261 Congratulations to Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band (lodged on 09 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10260 Coalition for Continuing Care Success at the Scottish Charity Awards 2014 (lodged on 09 June 2014) Fiona McLeod*, Maureen Watt*, Stewart Maxwell*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10259 Yoker Primary School Celebrates the Diversity of Commonwealth Nations (lodged on 09 June 2014) David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10258 Meeting Electricity Demands through Solar Panels (lodged on 09 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10255 Fifth East Lothian Schools Eco Summit (lodged on 06 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Maureen Watt*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10254 Caroline Wilson Crowned Campaigner of the Year (lodged on 06 June 2014) David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10252 Congratulating Gail McKeitch on Charity Champion 2014 Award (lodged on 06 June 2014) Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10251 Fantastic Fundraising in Addiewell (lodged on 06 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10250 Congratulations to Fife Gingerbread on Winning the People’s Choice Award 2014 (lodged on 06 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10249 Norwegian Debate on Nuclear Disarmament (lodged on 06 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10248 Congratulating James Graham (lodged on 05 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10247 Janette Brunton (lodged on 05 June 2014) Dennis Robertson*, Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10246 Commonwealth Games Honours (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10245.1 Red Road and Commonwealth Games Celebrations (lodged on 09 June 2014) Cara Hilton*

S4M-10245 Red Road and Commonwealth Games Celebrations (lodged on 05 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-10242 2014 Rural Scotland in Focus Report (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*

S4M-10241 Father’s Day Family Takeover (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Sandra White*

S4M-10240 Ollaberry Primary School, Green Champions of Scotland 2014 (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10239 Cancer Medicines Discovery (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10238 D-Day 70th Anniversary (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Stewart Maxwell*, Sandra White*

S4M-10237 Citizens Advice Scotland, Five Years of Caring for Kinship Carers (lodged on 05 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10236 Deveron Arts Limited Receives 2014 Communities Funding (lodged on 05 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10235 East Renfrewshire Welcomes Queen’s Baton Relay (lodged on 05 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10234 Aggreko, Powering Sporting Events at Home and Abroad (lodged on 05 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Stewart Maxwell*, Sandra White*

S4M-10233 Honouring the Life of Professor Mike Garraway (lodged on 05 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Graeme Pearson*, Sandra White*

S4M-10232 Congratulations to Appin Community Co-op, 30 Years of Serving the Community (lodged on 04 June 2014) Maureen Watt*, Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10231 25th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10229 Congratulations to the Cock and Bull (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10227 Northfield Academy Receives Celebrate Award (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10225 Arrochar Youth Group Raises £12,000 for Project in Kenya (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10223 Danestone Pupils Giving Nature a Home (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10222 Framework for a Better Scotland and a Better Welfare System (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10221 Dunfermline Secures National Lottery Awards of over £17,000 (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10220 Welcoming the Completion of the Athletics Track at Hampden (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Stewart Maxwell*, Sandra White*

S4M-10219 Congratulations on the Word Wizard Competition 2014 (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10218 Nelson Mandela, Freedom of the City of Aberdeen (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10216 NY2SY (lodged on 04 June 2014) Bob Doris*, Sandra White*

S4M-10183 The Dunragit Collection (lodged on 30 May 2014) Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-10172 Kelvingrove Park Bandstand and Amphitheatre (lodged on 29 May 2014) Sandra White*

S4M-09759 First Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Disaster (lodged on 17 April 2014) Hugh Henry*

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section G – Bills

New Bills introduced or reprinted on 11 June 2014

Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill—A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about national outcomes; to confer functions on certain persons in relation to services provided by, and assets of, certain public bodies; to amend Part 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; to enable certain bodies to buy abandoned or neglected land; to make provision for registers of common good property and about disposal and use of such property; to restate and amend the law on allotments; to enable local authorities to reduce or remit non-domestic rates; and for connected purposes. (SP Bill 52) (Government Bill)

Introduced by: John Swinney Supported by: Derek Mackay, Paul Wheelhouse

Explanatory Notes (and other accompanying documents) (SP Bill 52-EN) and a Policy Memorandum (SP Bill 52-PM) were printed to accompany the Bill.

New amendments to Bills lodged on 11 June 2014

Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2

Section 85

Elaine Murray

125 In section 85, page 40, line 20, leave out and insert

After section 97

Graeme Pearson

126 After section 97, insert—

(c) conducting the proceedings in a manner proportionate to the— (i) the value of orders sought in the proceedings, (ii) nature and complexity of the proceedings, (iii) financial position of the parties to the proceedings, (d) ensuring that the proceedings are conducted fairly and timeously, (e) ensuring that the proceedings are conducted in a manner which is mindful of— (i) the resources available to the Court, (ii) other proceedings progressing through the courts.>

Graeme Pearson

127 After section 97, insert—

Section 104

Elaine Murray

128 In section 104, page 56, line 8, at end insert— <( ) This section does not apply to an appeal against any decision of a sheriff constituting final judgement in proceedings including a claim for damages in respect of personal injury, where the jurisdiction of the sheriff has been extended territorially throughout Scotland by an order under section 41(1).>

After section 107

Elaine Murray

129 After section 107, insert—

(iv) remitting the case back to the sheriff, (v) dismissing the appeal, (b) make such incidental or interim orders as may be necessary, and (c) determine any incidental or other issue that needs to be determined for the purpose of doing justice in the appeal. (4) This section does not affect any other right of appeal against any decision of a sheriff to the Court of Session under any other enactment. (5) This section is subject to any provision of any other enactment that restricts or excludes a right of appeal from a sheriff to the Court of Session.>

Section 110

Elaine Murray

130 In section 110, page 59, line 3, after <107> insert <, (Appeal from sheriff to the Court of Session in certain cases)>

Section 122

Elaine Murray

131 In section 122, page 69, line 16, at end insert <, or (d) an order appointing a day for section 39 or 70 to come into force.>

Elaine Murray

132 In section 122, page 69, line 19, after <127(2)> insert <, except an order referred to in subsection (2)(d)>

After section 126

Elaine Murray

133 After section 126, insert—

(c) the court for hearing appeals under section 57(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, (d) the election court in Scotland constituted under section 123 of that Act, (e) the Lands Valuation Appeal Court, (f) the Sheriff Appeal Court, (g) sheriff courts, (h) justice of the peace courts. (4) The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the definition of “Scottish Courts” in subsection (3).>

Section 127

Elaine Murray

134 In section 127, page 71, line 38, at end insert— <(2A) A draft of an order under subsection (2) appointing a day for the coming into force of section 39 or 70 is not to be laid before the Parliament unless the conditions in subsections (2B) and (2C) are met. (2B) The condition is that the Scottish Ministers have prepared, and laid before the Parliament, a report showing that sufficient provision has been made for staffing, resources, technology, court room space and judicial appointments to ensure that users of the Scottish Courts will enjoy at least the same level of access to justice after the coming into force of those sections as they did prior to their coming into force. (2C) The condition is that— (a) a draft of an order under section 41(1) has been approved by the Parliament, and (b) the report referred to in subsection (2B) includes information showing that sufficient provision has been made for staffing, resources, technology, court room space and judicial appointments in relation to proceedings in the specified sheriff court where a sheriff is sitting whose jurisdiction has been extended territorially throughout Scotland by virtue of an order under section 41(1). (2D) In subsection (2B), “Scottish Courts” has the meaning given in section (Annual report).>

Business Bulletin: Thursday 12 June 2014 Section H – New Documents