Monday 15 April 2019 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean
Today's Business
Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today.
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Chamber | Seòmar
Meeting of the Parliament
There are no meetings today.
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Committees | Comataidhean
Committee Meetings
There are no meetings today.
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Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 3 April 2019
Tuesday 23 April 2019
2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Social Security Committee Debate: Social Security and In-work Poverty followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-16671 Claire Baker: The Open University at 50
Wednesday 24 April 2019
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice and the Law Officers; Government Business and Constitutional Relations followed by Scottish Green Party Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-16088 George Adam: MS Awareness Week, 22 to 29 April 2019
Thursday 25 April 2019
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S5M-16795 Bill Kidd: International Workers' Memorial Day 2019 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Portfolio Questions: Culture, Tourism and External Affairs followed by Final Stage Proceedings: Hutchesons' Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill followed by Scottish Government Debate: Changing Lives Through Sport and Physical Activity followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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5:00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 30 April 2019
2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Education and Skills Committee Debate: Instrumental music tuition followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Wednesday 1 May 2019
2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Health and Sport followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business
Thursday 2 May 2019
11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions: Communities and Local Government followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time
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Committees | Comataidhean
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 on the committee hub page. http://www.parliament.scot/business/committees/index.htm
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee 23 April 2019 12th Meeting, 2019 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private and whether its consideration of evidence taken in relation to EU exit should be taken in private at future meetings. 2. EU exit and the environment: The Committee will take evidence from-
Linda Ovens, Director, Entec Solutions and Centre Councillor, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Scotland; Libby Peake, Senior Policy Adviser - resource stewardship, Green Alliance; Stephen Freeland, Policy Advisor and Co-ordinator, Scottish Environmental Services Association; Rebecca Walker, Head of Function (Materials), and Colin Morrow, Unit Manager, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Iain Gulland, Chief Executive Officer, Zero Waste Scotland; and then from— Michael Warhurst, Executive Director, CHEM Trust; Silvia Segna, REACH Executive, Chemical Industries Association; Tom Shields, Acting Chair, Chemical Sciences Scotland; Janice Milne, Head of Function (Energy), Scottish Environment Protection Agency. 3. EU exit and the environment: The Committee will review the evidence taken earlier in the meeting. 4. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Lynn Tullis, on 0131 348 5240 or at [email protected].
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Motions
Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.
Motions and amendments can be published with symbols:
* before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate.
Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.
Other new and altered motions and amendments
*S5M-16924 Edward Mountain: National Lottery Community Fund Award for Tykes—That the Parliament congratulates Tykes, a Sutherland-based group that provides support services for young people with caring responsibilities, on securing a grant of £318,629 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the funding will be used to deliver drop-in sessions, one-to-one support, group work and respite holiday breaks and activities; notes that the group will also help young carers and their families access services and help to raise awareness of young carers’ issues to schools, health workers and other professionals, and wishes the group all the best with its work.
*S5M-16923 Brian Whittle: Asda Kilmarnock Delivers Community Grants—That the Parliament congratulates the local charities that have successfully won grant funding through the Asda Foundation’s Green Token Giving programme in its Kilmarnock store; understands that this involves giving each customer a token to vote for their preferred local project each time they shop from a shortlist nominated by local communities; notes that the winner of the most recent customer vote in Kilmarnock was East Ayrshire Women's Aid, which will receive £500, while the two runners-up, Troon Thistle 2004s and the Sky Project, each received £200; welcomes the Asda Foundation’s support for local community projects; thanks all the customers of Asda Kilmarnock for taking part, and wishes the Green Token Giving programme continued success. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*
*S5M-16922 Neil Bibby: Porrelli Ice Cream's Exclusive New Flavours—That the Parliament notes the recent deal between the Paisley-based ice cream makers, Porrelli, and Asda to stock two new flavours, Bubblegum Swirl and Hazelnut Chocolate; understands that the deal follows Porrelli's investment of £35,000 in its factory to support the creation of new flavours; recognises that the family-run company has been producing ice cream at its Paisley factory since 1925, and congratulates Porrelli on its continued investment and innovation of delicious, new ice cream flavours. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*
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*S5M-16921 Shona Robison: Dundee, Scotland’s Best—That the Parliament congratulates Dundee on being named the best place to live in Scotland by The Sunday Times’ annual Best Places to Live guide; understands that the panel took a wide range of factors into consideration when deciding which should be crowned Scotland’s best city to live in, including lifelong learning opportunities, schools, transport links, air quality, culture and community spirit, and believes that the world-leading and highly ambitious plans for the city, which it considers have already delivered so much, including the visually stunning and iconic V&A, have further enhanced Dundee’s national and international reputation as a modern, creative and dynamic city and will ensure that the city continues to grow and thrive in the future. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*
*S5M-16920 Alexander Stewart: Play Alloa Awarded £110,000 by BBC Children in Need Fund—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Play Alloa, a popular Wee County charity, has been awarded £110,000 from the BBC Children in Need Fund; understands that this money will be used to help provide leisure and social opportunities for disabled people and those with additional support needs; notes that this will also ensure that Saturday play sessions for youngsters, which take place in Alloa and Menstrie, will be able to continue for the next three years; further notes that the sessions support around 50 families by providing children with the opportunity for play, arts and crafts, and physical and outdoors activities and which aim to develop their social interaction skills, help them to build friendships and challenge them to build confidence and self-esteem, and sends its best wishes for the future to all involved. Supported by: Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Richard Lyle*
*S5M-16919 Gail Ross: John O’Groats Mill Trust—That the Parliament congratulates John O’Groats Mill Trust on securing £348,064 funding from the Scottish Land Fund to secure the B- listed, disused John O’Groats Mill, along with 9.5 acres of land and two self-catering holiday cottages; notes that the trust plans to restore the mill to its former working condition and develop it as a tourist attraction and social heritage centre; welcomes the opportunities that this project brings to create employment, volunteering and training opportunities, and wishes the trust well in its future activities. Supported by: Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Alasdair Allan*
*S5M-16916 Ruth Maguire: North Ayrshire Colts—That the Parliament congratulates North Ayrshire Colts on raising £2,030 for MDN Scotland; notes that this was achieved by organising a football tournament in which three local teams took part, and thanks those who participated and donated prizes to help raise the money. Supported by: George Adam*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-16915 Ruth Maguire: Gleebe Primary School—That the Parliament congratulates the pupils at Gleebe Primary School on winning the Irvine heat of the Rotary Club’s annual quiz; notes that, out of the eight schools that took part, Gleebe was the only one to make it to the finals, which will be held in Glasgow, and wishes the school all the very best at the final. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-16913 John Mason: Personal Debt in Scotland—That the Parliament notes the recent publication of StepChange’s annual analysis of personal debt, Scotland in the Red, which shows that the charity’s clients had an average of £11,754 in unsecured debt in 2018; understands that over 60% of its 30,000 clients are in debt due to circumstances outwith their control, such as ill
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Motions | Gluasadan health, wage reductions, welfare payment changes or unemployment; further understands that council tax arrears, up from 36% to 46% between 2014 and 2018, are of particular concern to the charity due to the considerable increase in the number of clients affected; agrees with StepChange that local authorities in Scotland need to work with the advice sector to address the current council tax arrears dilemma, and further agrees with StepChange that earlier signposting to free debt advice is urgently required to help tackle personal debt at the earliest opportunity. Supported by: James Dornan*, Colin Smyth*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Alasdair Allan*
*S5M-16912 Annie Wells: Connect Community Trust Ltd—That the Parliament congratulates Connect Community Trust Ltd, in the Wellhouse area of Easterhouse, on securing a £114,732 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that it plans to purchase the HubSports building, which it has been leasing from Glasgow City Council for more than a decade; further notes that the trust has operated in the Wellhouse area for 16 years and has provided support for local people to make life changes and to change perceptions of the area, and acknowledges that this has included the introduction of easily accessible services and activities that address education, employment, personal finances, childcare and health issues and tackle anti-social behaviour. Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne*, Margaret Mitchell*, Alexander Stewart*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-16911 David Torrance: Harley Hepburn Merger—That the Parliament congratulates Harley Hepburn of Kirkcaldy on merging with Haines Watts of Scotland; understands that the two companies merged after a senior partner, Norman Baynham, retired; recognises that both companies share common values and ethos, and wishes them the best of luck in the future. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16910 David Torrance: SeeScape—That the Parliament congratulates SeeScape in Kirkcaldy on partnering with the Dunfermline-based CluisTROM; understands that this partnership will allow residents to get their sight and hearing tested under one roof, and hopes that the business continues to grow and provide an excellent service to the people of Kirkcaldy. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Sandra White*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16909 David Torrance: Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project—That the Parliament congratulates the Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project (KASP) on being awarded funding to hire a young person’s worker to engage with 16- to 25-year-old survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the Kirkcaldy area; notes that KASP aims to address the detrimental effects of abuse, such as poor mental health, an increase in risky behaviours, such as drug and alcohol misuse, relationship difficulties and a reduction in their employment, volunteering and work opportunities, and hopes that the charity can make a positive difference to the lives of these young people. Supported by: Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bill Kidd*
*S5M-16908 David Torrance: Beth Scoon, Silver Medal Winner—That the Parliament congratulates Beth Scoon on winning a silver medal at the World Championship Division II Group A with the Team GB women’s ice hockey team, which finished a point behind Slovenia, and wishes Beth the best of success with the sport and her other endeavours.
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Supported by: Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16907 David Torrance: Rory Butcher, British Touring Car Championship Winner— That the Parliament congratulates Rory Butcher from Kirkcaldy on winning the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) 2019; understands that Rory was originally awarded second place but was promoted to first after a five-second penalty was given to the winner, Tom Chilton, and wishes Rory the best of luck with the rest of the BTCC season. Supported by: Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16906 David Torrance: Ben Smith—That the Parliament commends Ben Smith, who works at Gym 64 Kirkcaldy, for raising £400 for Epilepsy Scotland; understands that Ben organised a Purple Day event at his workplace along with thousands around the world to raise awareness of epilepsy; notes that Ben was diagnosed with the condition in 2015 and has since raised a total of £3,053 for Epilepsy Scotland through various sponsored runs across Scotland, and wishes Ben the best of luck with any future fundraising. Supported by: Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16905 David Torrance: Revolution Barbershop's Beach Clean—That the Parliament commends Revolution Barbershop on organising a beach clean along the Fife coast; understands that 120 bags of rubbish were collected, including five tyres, three trollies and 90 bags of wet wipes; recognises the great harm that such waste in the seas can cause to marine wildlife, and thanks the 100 volunteers who took part in this work to keep the beaches clean. Supported by: Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16904 Jackie Baillie: World Parkinson's Day 2019—That the Parliament supports World Parkinson’s Day, which is being held on 11 April 2019; celebrates that Parkinson’s support groups and volunteers across the country will be spending the day raising awareness of the illness and providing support to both those with the condition and their friends and families; understands that plans to raise awareness include lighting up over 80 Scottish landmarks in Parkinson’s UK signature blue as well as starting #ParkinsonsIs, an ongoing campaign created where people with Parkinson’s and their families explain the brutal impact of the condition on their day to day life; notes that there are over 12,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Scotland; congratulates Parkinson’s UK on its groundbreaking work in trying to find a cure for the disease and for all the guidance and support that it offers to people across Scotland and the UK with the condition; particularly congratulates the Parkinson’s Support Group in Helensburgh, which will, on the day, be volunteering its services and providing information to the local community at Tesco in Helensburgh; encourages others to take part in World Parkinson’s Day, and hopes that the day will inspire others to learn more about the disease in order to better support people with the condition in Scotland. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Monica Lennon*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Alexander Stewart*, Iain Gray*, Alasdair Allan*, Richard Lyle*, Liam McArthur*
*S5M-16903 Gordon Lindhurst: West Lothian Couple Celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates the Livingston couple, Oswald and Margaret Wallace, on their diamond wedding anniversary; notes that the couple married on 5 April 1959 and
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Motions | Gluasadan have three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; welcomes that they were visited by the Lord Lieutenant for West Lothian, Moira Niven, and Provost, Tom Kerr, to mark the occasion, and celebrated with family and friends with a party at the Royal British Legion in Bathgate, and wishes the couple continued happiness. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Margaret Mitchell*, Annie Wells*
*S5M-16902 Michelle Ballantyne: Gullane Gym Charity Spinathon—That the Parliament congratulates everyone who took part in the Gullane Gym charity spinathon to raise money for the Jess Mackie Memorial Fund; understands that 17 cyclists took part in the six-hour spinathon and raised a total of over £4,000 for the memorial fund; notes that the fund has now raised over £35,000 in Jess's memory, and thanks Jess's parents, Jackie and Michael, for all their hard work in setting up the fund. Supported by: Peter Chapman*, Margaret Mitchell*, Tom Mason*, Iain Gray*, Jeremy Balfour*, Richard Lyle*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Maurice Corry*, Liz Smith*, Annie Wells*
*S5M-16901 Maurice Golden: Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland—That the Parliament notes the Scottish Government's consultation, A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland, an analysis of which was published on 21 February 2019; welcomes the substantial response that this consultation received from both relevant organisations and interested members of the public; acknowledges that the summary of these responses states that "there was a high level of support for a scheme that includes the widest range of materials possible"; notes the research commissioned by the Have You Got The Bottle? campaign, which estimates that more than 140,000 drinks containers that are littered in Scotland every day would not be were deposits already in place; believes that consistent deposit return systems should be operational throughout the UK, and urges the Scottish Government, which it believes will have considered all options, as well as the economic and business case for such a scheme, to act promptly and announce a well- designed, accessible and fair deposit return system that includes glass, cans, and plastic drinks containers.
*S5M-16900 Mark McDonald: CLAN Cancer Support—That the Parliament congratulates CLAN Cancer Support on receiving a £100,000 donation; understands that this donation is from the Cormack Family Foundation; notes that the funds will be used to augment the charity’s invaluable work supporting anyone affected by cancer; recognises the vital role that CLAN plays in providing services free of charge across north east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland, and wishes the charity every success in helping people live with and beyond their or their loved one's cancer diagnosis and improve the quality of life for all those who turn to them for help and support. Supported by: Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Liam McArthur*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16899 Jenny Gilruth: The People’s Pantry Aiming to Tackle Food Waste—That the Parliament welcomes the new project operated by The People’s Pantry from The Centre in Leven, which is aimed at cutting food waste and single-use plastic and will be launched in April 2019; notes that it will give people an opportunity to access a café for a free drink and chat, a pick ’n’ mix refill station with daily essentials such as pasta, rice and coffee, and entry to a pantry filled with various foodstuffs; understands that users will get 10 tokens that they can then use to pick up different foods; believes that these will cost £2 per week, which will fund the cost of their transportation to The Centre; understands that a key element of The People’s Pantry project is to
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Motions | Gluasadan tackle period poverty and that, in this regard, it will provide free sanitary products, and wishes those involved with the project the best of luck. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Angela Constance*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16898 Jenny Gilruth: Kingdom Housing Association Staff Celebrate Qualification Success—That the Parliament congratulates the 16 Kingdom Housing Association staff who are celebrating their success after completing formal qualifications ranging from SVQ certificates through to degrees; understands that the qualifications include subjects covering project management, business studies, management, housing advice and guidance, construction, managing residential property and resident scrutiny, and wishes Kingdom Housing Association staff success with future qualifications. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16897 Jenny Gilruth: Reya Tandoori Reaches Finals of Scottish Curry Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the Reya Tandoori Indian restaurant in Glenrothes on being shortlisted for the prestigious Special Recognition Award at the Scottish Curry Awards 2019; understands that the Scottish Curry Awards exist to recognise and celebrate devotion to service and tasty food provided by the best establishments in the industry, which work their hardest to perfect every meal; notes that nominations were submitted by people from the central belt to the Highlands, and wishes Reya Tandoori the best of luck for the ceremony on 15 April 2019. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16896 Jenny Gilruth: Flight Sergeant Robert Weddle Selected for Prestigious Flying Scholarship—That the Parliament congratulates the 17-year-old Glenrothes cadet, Robert Weddle, who has been selected for the Sir Michael Knight Scholarship to work towards his private pilot’s license (PPL); understands that the scholarship is awarded to just six cadets across the UK, which provides 33 hours of flying training towards the PPL over a six-week residential course at Tayside Aviation in Dundee; acknowledges that candidates for the scholarship must be in the top 10% of those who have completed the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme, which had given Robert 12 hours flying culminating in a solo flight; wishes Robert the best of luck with the Sir Michael Knight Scholarship, and every future success. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Alexander Stewart*, Stewart Stevenson*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16895 Jenny Gilruth: Janet Adamson Hairdressing Celebrate 30 Years by Donating Money to Maggie’s Centre—That the Parliament commends the staff of Janet Adamson Hairdressing in Glenrothes who held a charity fundraising night at the Gilvenbank Hotel that raised £3,650 to be donated to the Maggie’s Centre; notes that the company recently celebrated 30 years in the business and that, rather than simply putting on a celebratory evening for staff, it decided to raise funds for a good cause; understands that the evening was a great success with more than 100 people in attendance; wishes Janet Adamson Hairdressing every success for its future in the business, and continued success with any future fundraising efforts. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Alexander Stewart*, Stewart Stevenson*, Rona Mackay*, Angela Constance*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*
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*S5M-16894 Tavish Scott: Funding for Shetland Women's Aid—That the Parliament congratulates Shetland Women’s Aid on being awarded funding of £280,716 from the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland; understands that the funding will be used to support service users by providing a three-stage trauma recovery programme to help break cycles of abuse across adult, young people's and children’s services; further understands that the five-year project will provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions, as well as a refuge when needed, and will help encourage services users to re-engage with their local community; considers the funding award thoroughly deserved, and commends the work of Shetland Women’s Aid and Women's Aid services across Scotland. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Rona Mackay*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16893 Annie Wells: REACH Lanarkshire Autism—That the Parliament congratulates REACH Lanarkshire Autism on receiving a £146,704 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will continue to deliver its core family support service, providing ongoing help, training and advice to the parents/carers of young people with an autism spectrum condition; notes that the service empowers and builds connections among parent/carers who can often feel isolated and unsupported following diagnosis, and understands that the project will benefit 250 people across Lanarkshire who will be supported by 25 volunteers. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Miles Briggs*, Liz Smith*, Stuart McMillan*, Alexander Stewart*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Rona Mackay*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16892 Annie Wells: Project 31—That the Parliament congratulates Project 31 on receiving a £90,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will deliver a range of early years activities to families within the Camglen area; acknowledges that the activities will focus on arts, sports, leisure, outdoor learning, play and literacy; notes that the group will engage with local families who would not otherwise have access due to social, economic or personal barriers, and understands that a senior project worker will be appointed to lead on the delivery of activities, as well as provide direct family support when needed. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Margaret Mitchell*, Peter Chapman*, Miles Briggs*, Tom Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16891 Annie Wells: Community Links—That the Parliament congratulates Community Links on receiving a £32,760 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will be able to retain its community development worker, who is responsible for managing established relationships in the communities of Fairhill, Burnbank and Udston, and notes that it will also continue to support the community by building local capacity and making current community-led services more sustainable by supporting the development of current volunteers and working to recruit new ones. Supported by: Peter Chapman*, Bill Kidd*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Tom Mason*, Maurice Corry*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*
*S5M-16890 Annie Wells: The Prince's Trust—That the Parliament congratulates The Prince's Trust on receiving a £371,361 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will adapt its access courses for marginalised young people aged between 13 and 25 who have mental health issues, and notes that the programme will combine group activities,
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Motions | Gluasadan outdoor learning, one-to-one support and counselling to help give young people with mild to moderate mental health issues the support and life skills that they need. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Miles Briggs*, Tom Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16889 Annie Wells: North Glasgow Community Food Initiative—That the Parliament congratulates North Glasgow Community Food Initiative on receiving a £134,632 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands the group will deliver a range of community activities to people living in Milton to help reduce social isolation, strengthen community connections and create opportunities for learning new skills; notes that activities will include gardening, cooking, community meals, a fruit and vegetable barra, a community café and community events, and acknowledges that, over three years, the project will reach over 1,300 people and involve more than 60 volunteers. Supported by: Peter Chapman*, Bill Kidd*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Miles Briggs*, Tom Mason*, Maurice Corry*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16888 Annie Wells: International Women's Group—That the Parliament congratulates the International Women's Group in Maryhill and Springburn on receiving a £94,930 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run a range of activities to improve the wellbeing and skills of minority ethnic women in Glasgow; acknowledges that activities will include sewing classes, dance classes, cultural events, counselling and financial literacy workshops, and notes that this three-year project will benefit 180 women and involve 30 volunteers. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Peter Chapman*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Tom Mason*, Maurice Corry*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16887 Gordon MacDonald: Westside Plaza Celebrates Scottish Green Apple Successes—That the Parliament congratulates the team at Westside Plaza, Wester Hailes Shopping Centre, on winning a gold and a bronze award at the Scottish Green Apple Environment Awards; understands that the awards were established in 1994 as an annual campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental performance and sustainable development and encourage efficient use of resources around the world; recognises that, in the highly competitive Environment Best Practice category, Westside Plaza’s Property & Estate Management team was recognised for its outstanding efforts in the areas of carbon reduction, energy management and water management; appreciates that more than 458,000 litres of water is reported to have been saved, along with 21 tonnes of carbon dioxide and 60,693kWh of energy, which is the approximate energy consumption of 13 households in a year, and commends the collective efforts of the centre manager, Alex Limond, the service and maintenance teams, retailers and shoppers in achieving this. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Fulton MacGregor*, Angela Constance*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16886 Adam Tomkins: KPMG to Expand its Operations in Glasgow—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that the international auditing company, KPMG, plans to locate its second UK managed services hub at St Vincent Street in Glasgow, where its tax centre of excellence is already based; understands that 50 staff have initially been recruited, with a further 150 people to be taken on from June 2019 and an additional 200 jobs to be created over the next three years; believes that their roles will include a mixture of data gatherers, analysts and management staff; welcomes the news that apprentices and graduates, as well as established
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Motions | Gluasadan professionals, will be hired as part of the firm’s recruitment strategy, and considers that KPMG’s decision to grow its Glasgow-based operations will provide a further boost to the city’s financial services sector. Supported by: Tom Mason*, Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Bill Kidd*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Sandra White*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16885 Tom Arthur: The 3rd Johnstone BB Company Band Takes Title in National Contest—That the Parliament congratulates members of the 3rd Johnstone company of the Boys’ Brigade (BB) who won a national title at the BB Scottish Bands Contest; understands that the event is an annual showcase and competition event for new and established bands from across the organisation, and notes that 2019 marks 40 years of the contest; recognises that the band has both Boys' and Girls’ Brigade members who performed and were awarded first place in the Marching Band Development category; notes that the 3rd Johnstone BB band formed in 1982 and have won the title on three previous occasions; congratulates each member and volunteer instructor for their hard work and commitment, and wishes them continued success for the future. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Angela Constance*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16884 Jackie Baillie: Dumbarton Organisations Receive Young Start Funding—That the Parliament congratulates Dumbartonshire Disability Sports Club (DDSC), Cove Park and West Dunbartonshire Gymnastics Club on being awarded a combined total of over £133,000 of funding through the Young Start scheme delivered by the Big Lottery Fund; welcomes that all three of the organisations will put this money to great use; understands that DDSC plans to work with young people aged 14 to 21 from the West Dunbartonshire area who have additional support needs to provide access to sports activities, coaching and development opportunities to become skilled leaders, volunteers and sports coaches; notes that Cove Park will use its funding to sustain and develop its Community Arts Programme across Argyll and Bute, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire, which is aimed at young people aged between 8 and 18; welcomes plans by West Dunbartonshire Gymnastics Club to use its grant to widen access to gymnastics, specifically for children and young people living in areas adjacent to the gymnastics facility, and to disabled children and young people; wishes all three organisations all the best for the future as they put their money to good use, and thanks the Big Lottery Fund for its generosity to Dumbarton organisations. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Richard Lyle*
*S5M-16883 Margaret Mitchell: The Manda Centre Relocation—That the Parliament notes that the Hamilton-based Manda Centre has recently relocated to the Hamilton Business Centre, which opened on 1 April 2019; believes that the move will provide a continuity of location and access for its service users; notes that the Manda Centre supports people affected by trauma, loss and personal crisis, including the impact of suicide, homicide or incidents such as road traffic accidents; acknowledges that it also helps families with children diagnosed with profound and multiple learning disabilities, people who feel that they lost an expected childhood experience and carers who are experiencing the sense of losing a loved one because of conditions such as dementia; notes that the centre does this by providing practical and emotional support, advocacy, group therapy and counselling and holistic and psychotherapies; believes that the business centre, which was previously known as the CAMHS building will help it provide all of these services, and wishes the Manda Centre well with its work.
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Supported by: Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Annie Wells*, Alexander Stewart*, Peter Chapman*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Halcro Johnston*, Richard Lyle*, Rona Mackay*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16882 Jackie Baillie: Morrison’s in Dumbarton Helps to Raise £50,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates all the staff at Morrison’s in Dumbarton on their dedication to raising funds for Guide Dogs Scotland; understands that the West of Scotland Morrison’s team, including the staff in Dumbarton, have raised an incredible £50,000 so far, with the ultimate aim to support 25 guide dogs in the local and wider community; celebrates that Morrison’s supermarkets across the West of Scotland have gone to huge efforts to raise such a large sum of money for such a worthy cause; welcomes the new recruit to Morrison’s in Dumbarton, Rocky the guide dog puppy, and wishes all the teams across the West of Scotland all the best as they continue their fundraising efforts. Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*
*S5M-16881 Clare Adamson: Boxing Success for Ryan Haney and Harley Boal from Wishaw—That the Parliament congratulates Cambusnethan Miners Boxing Club members, Ryan Haney and Harley Boal, on their recent success at the Scottish Youth Championships; notes that Ryan, who is the Scottish champion, lifted the 60kg title with Harley winning the 63kg title; recognises that Harley has been selected to box for Scotland in the British Championships, following his gold medal success in 2017; further recognises the hard work and dedication of Ryan, Harley and everyone involved with Cambusnethan Miners Boxing Club, and wishes them well in their endeavours. Supported by: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16880 Clare Adamson: Dementia-friendly Walks at Wishaw Care Home—That the Parliament commends Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw on its new dementia-friendly walking initiative for residents; notes that the walks are also open to local people in an effort to keep the home’s residents part of the community; understands that the walks take a familiar route around the town, which can bring back memories for many of the residents; recognises that recent research has shown that physical exercise for people with dementia or similar illnesses can help relieve stress and boredom; understands that the care home worked in partnership with Paths for All to get the walks started and that each walk is led by a trained Walk Leader, and wishes Beechwood Care Home continued success with the initiative. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16879 Alexander Stewart: Scottish Autism in Alloa Launches New Campaign—That the Parliament congratulates the Alloa-based charity, Scottish Autism (SA), on the launch of its new campaign to highlight the positive impact of its work on the lives of those with the condition; understands that the campaign, Valued and Autistic, aims to demonstrate that autistic people have something valuable to teach society, and showcases how SA strives to ensure that their skills, talents and aspirations are realised; notes that the campaign features a range of videos, which are available to watch online and were created by Iceberg Productions, a group of filmmakers with autism; further notes that the campaign was officially launched at the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow on 1 April 2019 and that it coincides with the start of Autism Awareness Month, which runs throughout April, and wishes everyone concerned with the campaign all the very best for its success.
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Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Margaret Mitchell*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Gordon Lindhurst*
*S5M-16878 Jeremy Balfour: 1st Step Development Ventures—That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh-based 1st Step Development Ventures on being awarded a £137,934 National Lottery Community Fund grant to develop and deliver its bike refurbishment programme for people in recovery from addiction; understands that this will help build its service users' resilience by enhancing social skills, improving motivation and providing new skills and qualifications, and wishes the group all the best with its work. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16877 Jeremy Balfour: Hibernian Community Foundation—That the Parliament congratulates the Hibernian Community Foundation on receiving £148,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a three-year programme aimed at reducing social isolation among older people in Edinburgh; notes that the programme will include drop-in sessions, themed workshops, a holiday club, volunteering opportunities and mentoring activities; commends the project, which will work with 384 people and involve 48 volunteers, and wishes everyone involved well. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Iain Gray* R, Tom Mason*, Neil Findlay*, Bill Kidd*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16876 Jeremy Balfour: Get2gether—That the Parliament congratulates get2gether in Edinburgh on receiving £145,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue to deliver a range of social events in safe venues for disabled adults to help ensure that they live full lives; notes that four events will be offered each week, including at least one at low or no cost, and that a quarter of the events will be led by ambassadors who have lived experience of a disability; understands that the programme will be delivered to 800 people and involve 50 volunteers, and wishes everyone involved well in the forthcoming programme of events. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16875 Jeremy Balfour: The Welcoming Association—That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh-based Welcoming Association on its recent £118,939 award from the National Lottery Community Fund, which it will use to continue to run and develop its befriending programme for newly-arrived refugees; notes that this includes one-to-one befriending and weekly group conversation sessions at which the newcomers and volunteers meet up; understands that the grant will also allow it to run and expand its recently established café for women from socially deprived areas of the city, and wishes the group well with the programme, café and its other work. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16874 Jeremy Balfour: Edinburgh City Youth Café—That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh City Youth Café in Edinburgh on securing £195,155 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will be able to develop its project offering support to young people who have been victims of crime; notes that young people can self-refer to the service with activities and outcomes decided by the young people themselves, and that the group will be able to expand the age range of the young people that it works with and extend its service
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Motions | Gluasadan into Midlothian; acknowledges that, over three years, 225 young people will benefit, with 10 volunteers supporting them, and wishes everyone involved well. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Annie Wells*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16873 Alexander Stewart: Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface—That the Parliament congratulates Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI) on being awarded £50,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use this to provide a dedicated resource to support five volunteer-led organisations in the county with their journey through the asset transfer process to take ownership of community hall facilities from the local authority; believes that this will benefit 800 people, with 60 volunteers providing support; notes that the grant will help fund a new post of development worker to deliver the project over the next two years, and wishes all at CTSI the very best in their endeavours. Supported by: Peter Chapman*, Maurice Corry*, Miles Briggs*, Annie Wells*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16872 Alexander Stewart: Tea at 63, Tillicoultry—That the Parliament congratulates the owners and staff of the tearoom, Tea at 63, which is in Tillicoultry, on winning the Central Region Coffee Shop of the Year category at the 2019 Scottish Independent Retail Awards, which were presented in front of over 300 guests at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow on 9 April 2019 to celebrate the country's retail industry, and sends its best wishes to all at the tearoom for their continued success. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Peter Chapman*, Maurice Corry*, Margaret Mitchell*, Miles Briggs*, Tom Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Liz Smith*, Annie Wells*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16871 Pauline McNeill: Centrica CEO Pay Rise—That the Parliament is dismayed by the reported pay rise awarded to the chief executive of Centrica, the company that owns British Gas; understands that he received a 44% rise in his pay in the last year, taking his salary to £2.4 million; further understands that this means he receives 72 times that of an employee in the lower quartile of its salary range; believes that this huge increase is particularly unjustifiable at a time when hundreds of British Gas staff in Glasgow are being made redundant; considers this move to be another example of a toxic corporate culture, which awards huge salaries and bonuses to executives rather than retaining staff or improving affordability for customers, and calls on Centrica to reconsider its salary structure and change its focus towards supporting its thousands of staff across the country who are facing the threat of redundancy. Supported by: Stewart Stevenson*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Alex Neil*, Iain Gray*, Sandra White*, James Kelly*, John Mason*
*S5M-16870 Jackie Baillie: Dumbarton's New MSYPs, Dylan Murdoch and Rosie Sumsion— That the Parliament congratulates Dylan Murdoch and Rosie Sumsion on being elected as the MSYPs for the Dumbarton constituency and covering West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute respectively; celebrates that Dylan and Rosie, along with many other young people across Scotland, are, it believes, showing an active interest in local and national politics; hopes that more young people will get involved with the issues that affect them; wishes Dylan and Rosie the best of luck in their roles, and believes that they will continue the fantastic work of Dumbarton's previous MSYPs. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*
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*S5M-16869 Tom Arthur: Chief Superintendent Gordon Crossan to Retire After 30 Years— That the Parliament applauds the work of the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Police Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Gordon Crossan, who has announced his intention to retire on 2 July 2019 after completing 30 years’ service; recognises that his career has featured leadership roles in many areas, including the Central Scotland Cyber Crime Unit and Criminal Investigation Departments in Fife and Edinburgh; understands that Gordon served as President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents before joining Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Police as Divisional Commander in 2017; acknowledges the invaluable service that he has provided through a career dedicated to improving the safety and wellbeing of people in Scotland, and wishes him good luck in his well-earned retirement and future plans. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Rona Mackay*, Liam McArthur*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Jenny Gilruth*, John Finnie*, Liam Kerr*, Sandra White*, Maurice Golden*
*S5M-16868 Elaine Smith: North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Bands Drum Up Support in New York—That the Parliament congratulates 52 young people from North Lanarkshire Schools’ Pipe Bands, who participated in Tartan Week celebrations in New York City; notes that the Novice and Juvenile bands consist of pipers and drummers between the ages of 11 and 18 from across North Lanarkshire; recognises that the pipers and drummers performed in the Tartan Day Parade on New York City’s Sixth Avenue on 6 April 2019 in front of 30,000 people, a global television audience and the Grand Marshal of the parade, Sir Billy Connelly; understands that the pipers and drummers also engaged in an impromptu performance of Scotland The Brave in Grand Central Station, with the video footage being viewed by two million people from all over the world; further understands that North Lanarkshire Schools’ Pipe Bands are the present Scottish, British and European champions, and are former world champions;, and congratulates all the young people involved, their tutors and instructors, as well as the volunteers, sponsors, parents, supporters, the Head of Music Instruction, Jim Park, Pipe Major Ross Cowan and all at North Lanarkshire Council for doing Scotland proud at Tartan Week. R Supported by: Monica Lennon*, Angus MacDonald* R, Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Miles Briggs*, Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Margaret Mitchell*
*S5M-16867 Gordon MacDonald: Reduction in Homelessness in Edinburgh—That the Parliament welcomes new figures revealing that the number of people presenting as homeless in Edinburgh has fallen in each of the last five years; understands that the number of people presenting as homeless decreased from 4,016 in 2014-15 to 3,188 in 2018-19; appreciates what it considers the commitment from the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council to not only provide housing, but to address the many issues that can contribute to an individual or family becoming homeless; notes with concern that the City of Edinburgh Council expects the housing situation to become more difficult due to the roll-out of universal credit and welfare reform, and believes that, to eradicate homelessness, there must be a joined-up partnership approach across many sectors. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Sandra White*
*S5M-16866 Angela Constance: Congratulations to West Lothian's Circular Economy Challenge Finalists—That the Parliament congratulates the three West Lothian primary schools, Seafield, St Paul’s in East Calder, Seafield in Seafield and Whitdale in Whitburn, which went head- to-head in the finals of the Circular Economy Challenge, an environmental initiative run by the
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Motions | Gluasadan resource recovery firm, Veolia, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce West Lothian, Scotland’s Enterprising Schools and Young Enterprise Scotland; understands that, after an in- class lesson, each class was given eight weeks to come up with a business idea that demonstrates circular economy principles before making their presentations to the judging panel; commends everyone who took part on the quality of their presentations and congratulates them on their fantastic ideas; understands that Whitdale won with its Wooden World Wide idea, which was about turning pencil sharpenings back into pencils, Animal Day Care, a sustainable animal care service, by Seafield was second and St Paul’s came third with its Got You Gold idea of recycling gold and precious metals from mobile devices, and wishes all the pupils well with their future endeavours to help meet today’s environmental challenges. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Richard Lyle*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16865 Stuart McMillan: Amy Muir, Rangers’ Women’s Player of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates Amy Muir, who is from Gourock, on writing herself into the Rangers' history books after she was named the Women's Player of the Year at the club's annual awards, which were presented on 7 April 2019 along with those for its male stars; recognises that the Scotland under-19s captain, who is a former Clydeview Academy pupil, was presented with this prize after only her second full first-team campaign; believes that Rangers presenting the prizes for its male and female teams together is a huge step forward towards equality, but considers that more still needs to be done to represent the women’s game better in Scotland at both a club and national level; welcomes however what it sees as the progress that is being made, including with the national team qualifying for the 2019 World Cup and recently becoming only the second Scottish side, after the men’s under-20s, to defeat Brazil at any level, winning 1-0 on 8 April; welcomes the recognition for Amy, and wishes her all the best with both her footballing career and other endeavours. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16864 Maurice Golden: The Big Dig 2019 in Paisley Awarded £53,900 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund—That the Parliament congratulates The Big Dig 2019 on receiving £53,900 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that the fund invests money raised by National Lottery players to lead and inspire the UK’s heritage, creating positive and lasting change for people and communities; recognises that The Big Dig 2019 is an eight-week archaeological dig from 21 May to 21 July that investigates Paisley’s medieval Abbey Drain, believed to be more than 700-years-old, and wishes everyone involved success with this investigation. Supported by: Tom Mason*
*S5M-16863 Maurice Golden: Paisley-based Porrelli Celebrates Exclusive Deal with Asda— That the Parliament congratulates Porrelli, a family-run, Paisley-based ice cream factory, on reaching an exclusive deal with Asda to supply two new ice cream flavours in 51 of its stores across Scotland; understands that the deal follows Porrelli’s recent £35,000 investment in new equipment to create new flavours; understands that Asda is the first supermarket to offer the new range, including Bubblegum Swirl and Hazelnut Chocolate, and wishes the partnership every success in the future. Supported by: Tom Mason*
*S5M-16862 Stewart Stevenson: Tougher Sentencing for Animal Cruelty in Scotland—That the Parliament acknowledges what it sees as the importance of increasing the maximum available
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Motions | Gluasadan penalties for animal cruelty offences in Scotland; believes that this should include increasing the maximum penalty for the worst cases to five years imprisonment; acknowledges Battersea dogs and cats home's continued campaign on this; understands that this has attracted strong cross- party and public support; believes that the current consultation in Scotland is a positive step toward tackling this issue, and supports collaboration on the development of legislation that will aim to ensure that Scotland’s animals are spared from all cases of abuse. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, John Mason*, Stuart McMillan*, Pauline McNeill*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Rona Mackay*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*, Colin Smyth*
*S5M-16861 Kenneth Gibson: Congratulations to West Kilbride Boys' Brigade on 100th Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with West Kilbride Boys' Brigade on its 100th anniversary in 2019; notes that a host of events have been organised to celebrate this milestone, including the current exhibition of Boys' Brigade memorabilia at West Kilbride Museum in the village hall, an official prize-giving ceremony, which took place in March, and a celebratory dinner planned for 30 November; understands that, over the century, the group has had 7,655 enrolments, at an average of 77 boys per year, and a total of eight captains, from Robert Conn to the current captain, Nicol Armstrong, who has been in place for 25 years; notes that, during this time, the group has been based at a variety of locations across West Kilbride before settling down at West Kilbride Parish Church; recognises that West Kilbride Boys' Brigade arranges sports, crafts, social and charity activities for local boys aged 5 to 15 through the Anchor Boys, the Junior Section and the Company Section; acknowledges that it provides social and family cohesion in the village and is a pillar in the community, and wishes West Kilbride Boys' Brigade and all its members continued success in the future. Supported by: Jenny Gilruth*, Fulton MacGregor*, Stuart McMillan*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Alexander Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Edward Mountain*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Margaret Mitchell*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16860 Neil Findlay: Foodbank Donations Warmly Received—That the Parliament commends the generosity of 42 West Lothian schools that have collectively donated 9.93 tonnes of food to West Lothian Foodbank; understands that this is the equivalent of 23,600 meals, which will benefit local people experiencing crises, and welcomes the support for West Lothian Foodbank, which is run by The Trussell Trust and is committed to ensuring that people living in poverty have access to basic necessities. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Pauline McNeill*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16859 Willie Coffey: Fundraising Efforts of 10-year-old Lochlan Murdoch—That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of the 10-year-old school pupil, Lochlan Murdoch, who intends to walk around 12 Scottish Premiership football grounds, covering more distance than a marathon; recognises that Lochlan has type 1 diabetes and is using his stadium marathon to raise funds for the Kris Boyd Charity and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; notes that he is a Kilmarnock FC fan, loves to play football and hopes to one day play professional football; congratulates Lochlan on his fundraising efforts, and wishes him well. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Edward Mountain*, Jenny Gilruth*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*, Colin Smyth*
*S5M-16858 Gordon Lindhurst: Edinburgh University Helping to Save Lives after Cyclone Idai—That the Parliament welcomes the efforts of students and professors at the University of Edinburgh who are helping to save lives in three African countries after they were hit by Cyclone Idai; notes that flood waters in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe have trapped tens of
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Motions | Gluasadan thousands of people and that the first cholera death has been reported; understands however that the university and some of its associated technology firms are providing aid in the form of technology, which is mapping the flood waters in detail using high-tech satellite imaging; recognises that this is then being used by governments, charities and NGOs to understand where help and relief needs to be directed; notes the role that the UK has played in delivering aid to the three countries, which amounts to £22 million of relief for victims; recognises that this is another example of the university providing its expertise around the world to help solve environmental and humanitarian problems, and thanks everyone involved in these relief efforts for everything that they are doing to help the people of the countries affected. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Alexander Stewart*, Jamie Greene*, Maurice Corry*, Miles Briggs*, Liam McArthur*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Tom Mason*, Alasdair Allan*, Neil Findlay*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16857 Kenneth Gibson: Erin McCluskey and David MacDonald, Newly-elected MSYPs for Cunninghame North—That the Parliament congratulates Erin McCluskey, who is from Kilbirnie, and David MacDonald, from Beith, on their election as MSYPs for Cunninghame North; recognises that 16 candidates put themselves forward to be elected to this role; understands that the elections, which took place in March 2019, with 3,381 12- to 25-year-olds voting across North Ayrshire to elect MSYPs for both the Cunninghame North and South constituencies; notes that the Scottish Youth Parliament, whose values are grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is a completely youth-led organisation that provides a national platform for young people to discuss the issues that are important to them and allows them to campaign to effect the change that they wish to see; acknowledges that this year sees the youth parliament celebrating the 20th anniversary of its establishment on 30 June 1999, one day before the formal reconvention of the Scottish Parliament, and wishes all of the MSYPs across Scotland the best in their endeavours. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Jackie Baillie*, Jenny Gilruth*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16856 Liam McArthur: Orkney Young Enterprise Success—That the Parliament congratulates Kirkwall Grammar School’s Young Enterprise team on winning the Orkney leg of the Young Enterprise tournament; understands that the team, under the name, Timeless, will now go on to present its Orkney-themed clocks at the Young Enterprise Scottish Finals to be held in Glasgow in June 2019; further congratulates Stromness Academy’s team, Tempus, which was awarded best presentation for its tidal clocks; commends both the pupils and staff involved for their continuing commitment to Young Enterprise in Orkney, and wishes the team the best of luck in June. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Jackson Carlaw*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Alasdair Allan*, Stewart Stevenson*
*S5M-16855 Stuart McMillan: Alan Hunter’s Success at the Robert Burns World Federation Schools’ Competition—That the Parliament congratulates Alan Hunter, who is 17, on achieving first place and best instrumentalist at the Robert Burns World Federation Schools’ Competition; recognises that the Gourock teenager, who is in sixth year at Clydeview Academy, performed A Red, Red Rose at the final, held at Irvine Royal Academy in Ayrshire; appreciates that Alan, who is principal cornet player in the Riverside Youth Band, gave such a stellar performance that one woman in the audience penned a letter to a national newspaper praising his rendition; understands that Alan is planning a gap year to gain more experience of jazz before applying to the Royal Conservatoire, where he hopes to pursue a sound production course, and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
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Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Alasdair Allan*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16854 Stuart McMillan: Tia McGhee Completes 20 Secondary-style Qualifications While in Primary School—That the Parliament recognises that Tia McGhee of King’s Oak Primary School has become the first pupil in Inverclyde to complete the full set of SQA personal achievement units; understands that P7 pupils at the Greenock school were given the opportunity to achieve some of the certificates before starting high school and were offered 20 different units to choose from; notes that pupils were told there would be a bronze award for completing one unit from each theme, silver for finishing four or gold for doing six, however, Tia decided to tackle them all and gave up some of her lunchtimes to get the job done; acknowledges that the 12-year-old wanted to reduce the amount of time she spent on her phone and Xbox, which is why she set herself this goal that took her around six months to complete; believes that Tia has benefited from completing these units and that she claims her confidence has grown as a result; commends staff at King’s Oak in supporting Tia and empowering her to now help some of her fellow pupils complete the units, and wishes her all the best as she prepares for high school later in 2019. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Jenny Gilruth*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16853 Alexander Burnett: Paul Wilson to Retire as Head Teacher of Drumoak School—That the Parliament acknowledges that Paul Wilson is to retire after 17 years as the head teacher at Drumoak School; recognises Paul's dedication to teaching and leading the school, including through its transition from an old building to a modern teaching environment; thanks him for working hard to ensure that every child has been given the chance to receive a good education, and wishes Paul all the best in his retirement. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Peter Chapman*, Richard Lyle*, Liz Smith*, Margaret Mitchell*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, Maurice Corry*, Bill Kidd*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*, Tom Mason*, Stewart Stevenson*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16852 Alexander Burnett: Stephen Reid from Aboyne, Fundraising for his Sister— That the Parliament commends the efforts of Stephen Reid, who is from Aboyne, and his nine friends, on their aim to carry the Aboyne Games Caber from Glen Tanar to the summit of Munro Keen on 13 April 2019 to help raise funds for his sister, Nicola, who has a rare form of brittle bone disease, hypophosphatemia; understands that the money will be used to purchase an adapted vehicle and other necessary equipment that will allow Nicola to continue living independently and enjoy a good quality of life; sends its best wishes to her, and wishes Stephen and the team all the best for their challenge. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Alexander Stewart*, Annie Wells*, Peter Chapman*, Richard Lyle*, Liz Smith*, Miles Briggs*, Maurice Corry*, Bill Kidd*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Tom Mason*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16851 Adam Tomkins: Concerns Over Outdoor Entertainment Tax in Glasgow—That the Parliament welcomes the estimated £10 million boost that outdoor events, such as the TRNSMT festival, bring to Glasgow's economy; notes with concern however the reported recent comments by the concert promoter, Geoff Ellis, that the outdoor entertainment tax, which it believes is being proposed by Glasgow City Council, would damage the city’s ability to attract such events; understands that such a tax would increase the cost of every ticket and would add hundreds of thousands of pounds to the cost of staging an outdoor event, and calls on the local
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Motions | Gluasadan authority to reconsider what it sees as a damaging proposal that could gravely harm the cultural and tourism sectors in the city and the wider economy. Supported by: Margaret Mitchell*, Liz Smith*, Maurice Corry*, Peter Chapman*, Alexander Stewart*, Alison Harris*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Tom Mason*
*S5M-16850 Maurice Corry: Helensburgh Parish Church's Grand Bazaar—That the Parliament congratulates Helensburgh Parish Church on raising over £6,000 at its Grand Bazaar; commends the hard work of the 80 volunteers who organised the event, which saw 31 stalls attended by 750 people; appreciates the donations of the area's businesses, which enabled the bazaar to take place, and celebrates the news that the money raised is to be split between a host of community groups and independent charities. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Peter Chapman*, Margaret Mitchell*, Alexander Stewart*, Tom Mason*, Rachael Hamilton*, Alison Harris*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, Jamie Greene*, Jackie Baillie*, Jeremy Balfour*, Michelle Ballantyne*
*S5M-16849 Angela Constance: Official Opening of the West Lothian Dementia Resource Centre—That the Parliament welcomes the official opening of the newly-refurbished West Lothian Dementia Resource Centre at Grampian Court in Livingston; commends the centre, which is run by Alzheimer Scotland, on aiming to provide a stimulating and sociable environment for people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers; notes that it offers access to access information, advice and support, and wishes it and its volunteers well in their efforts to support all those in the area who are affected by dementia. Supported by: Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Miles Briggs*, Alasdair Allan*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*
*S5M-16848 Angela Constance: Ciara Anderson's Dance Debut at Edinburgh's Playhouse Theatre—That the Parliament congratulates Ciara Anderson from Livingston on her dance debut at Edinburgh’s Playhouse Theatre in a show from the Strictly Come Dancing star, Brendan Cole; recognises that Ciara was among a select group of performers from the MGA Academy of Performing Arts’ junior school chosen to open the show, and was given just four weeks to learn all the songs and choreography to perform in front of hundreds of people; acknowledges that this experience proved invaluable to Ciara as she plans to perform professionally in the future, and wishes her success in her future endeavours. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Miles Briggs*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*
*S5M-16847 Angela Constance: Friends to Walk the West Highland Way for Help for Heroes—That the Parliament congratulates Ian Temperly, who is an army veteran from East Calder, and his friends, Jonny Pratt and Kenny, Jack and Stephen Marr, on their upcoming walk of the West Highland Way to raise funds for Help for Heroes; understands that they plan to tackle the 95-mile route over five days in June 2019; commends them on this; applauds Help for Heroes on its support of veterans who have been wounded, injured or have illness attributable to their service, and sends its best wishes to Ian, Jonny, Kenny, Jack and Stephen for the challenge. Supported by: Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Miles Briggs*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*
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*S5M-16846 Alexander Burnett: Trek in Aid of Alzheimer's—That the Parliament commends the efforts of 11 men who will embark on a 48-hour gruelling physical challenge to raise money for Alzheimer charities; acknowledges that the challenge will consist of kayaking 66 miles from Fort William to Inverness along the Caledonian canal, then cycling the return 72.2-mile journey by road and finally climbing up Britain’s highest peak, Ben Nevis; recognises that the team has come together from across Scotland and England, from Aboyne to Carlisle, with the aim to raise thousands of pounds for Alzheimer Scotland and the Alzheimer’s Society, and wishes them the best of luck on their venture and a safe return. Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne*, Liz Smith*, Alexander Stewart*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Peter Chapman*, Richard Lyle*, Tom Mason*, Rachael Hamilton*, Alison Harris*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Stewart Stevenson*
*S5M-16845 Liam Kerr: New Home for Pillar Kincardine—That the Parliament welcomes the news that Pillar Kincardine, based in Stonehaven, has found a new permanent home; understands that, for the last 30 years, this volunteer-led charity has supported people around Kincardine and the Mearns who are coping with emotional, social or mental health difficulties; acknowledges that Pillar is entirely self funded and relies on donations and short-term grants to support rising demand; notes that it has had help from the local Men's Shed group and the town partnership to redecorate its new base in the former Stonehaven sheriff court building; hopes that this new home will help Pillar to continue providing this important service for people in the Kincardine area, and wishes everyone involved the very best in the future. Supported by: Liz Smith*, Bill Kidd*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Margaret Mitchell*, Peter Chapman*, Alexander Stewart*, Maurice Golden*, John Scott*, Richard Lyle*, Tom Mason*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rachael Hamilton*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Annie Wells*
*S5M-16844 John Finnie: International Romani Day 2019—That the Parliament recognises that 8 April 2019 is International Romani Day; understands that the event provides an opportunity to celebrate Roma culture and people in Scotland and across the world; notes that it was originally declared in 1990 to commemorate the first major meeting of Roma representatives in London in 1971, at which the Roma flag was created and the national anthem, Gelem Gelem, was adopted; welcomes the annual procession of Roma people through Govanhill, which took place on 6 April; notes that this was followed by a celebration, which included dancing, traditional food, speeches, and considers that this annual celebration is a significant part of the wider efforts to ensure the recognition and protection of Roma rights in Scotland and around the world. Supported by: Ross Greer*, Richard Lyle*, Mark Ruskell*, Stuart McMillan*, Patrick Harvie*, Bill Kidd*, John Mason*, Angela Constance*, Stewart Stevenson*, Sandra White*
*S5M-16843 Gail Ross: Wartime Trail Round Loch Ewe—That the Parliament congratulates the Russian Arctic Convoy Project on securing £46,300 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Blazing a Wartime Trail Round Loch Ewe project; commends the commitment of the project team in continuing to protect the legacy at the point of departure of the convoys bound for Russia during the Second World War, and wishes the team well in delivering this project and in its other endeavours. Supported by: Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Joan McAlpine*, Miles Briggs*, Alasdair Allan*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16842 Angela Constance: Tracey Carty, Pie-making Contest Winner—That the Parliament congratulates Tracey Carty, who is from East Calder, on winning a nationwide pie- making contest, which was organised by the pastry brand, Jus-Rol, to celebrate British Pie Week
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Motions | Gluasadan and to encourage the use of classic ingredients; recognises that Tracey's winning dish, a chicken and haggis pie in a creamy peppercorn sauce with a dram of whisky, relied on iconic Scottish ingredients with a twist, and commends Tracey on winning the £5,000 prize and what it sees as her innovation and brilliant showcasing of Scottish cooking. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Jenny Gilruth*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*
*S5M-16841 Kenneth Gibson: 150th Anniversary of the Death of Reverend Patrick Bell— That the Parliament commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of Reverend Patrick Bell, Church of Scotland Minister and Scottish inventor, who was born on 12 May 1799 and died on 22 April 1869; notes that Reverend Bell is credited with inventing the reaping machine while working on his father’s farm in Auchterhouse, Angus, as his interest in mechanics led him to invent a horse-powered mechanical reaper for speeding up the harvest; considers that Reverend Bell’s machine was first used successfully in 1828 on his father’s farm and by others in the district; understands, however, that Reverend Bell never sought a patent for his invention because, as a man of God, he believed that his invention should benefit all mankind, and believes that, while Reverend Bell never received any financial gain from the success of his invention, his contribution to Scotland’s agricultural heritage should be remembered and celebrated. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Jenny Gilruth*, Richard Lyle*, Angela Constance*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*
*S5M-16840 Neil Findlay: Affordable Homes for Winchburgh—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of 55 affordable homes in Winchburgh, which have been delivered by West Lothian Housing Partnership; understands that the development is part of a £1 billion regeneration project in Winchburgh, which will see the village transformed into a town over the following 15 years; congratulates both West Lothian Council and West Lothian Housing Partnership on working collaboratively to create affordable homes and a sustainable community, and wishes everyone the best of luck in their new homes. Supported by: Miles Briggs*
*S5M-16839 Neil Findlay: NHS Lothian Delays for Drug and Alcohol Treatment—That the Parliament understands with deep concern that patients in NHS Lothian are waiting longer for drug and alcohol treatment than in any other Scottish NHS board; further understands that, in the quarter ending 31 December 2018, only 73.2% of people referred to the West Lothian Alcohol and Drug Partnership were seen within three weeks; recognises that the Scottish average is 93.9%; considers that long delays for drug and alcohol treatment can be viewed within a context of significant delays across various specialities in NHS Lothian; believes that, with Scotland having the highest level of drug deaths in Europe, treatment delays will have a detrimental impact on public health, and calls on the Scottish Government to fund drug and alcohol treatment and to ensure that what it considers the national drugs crisis is met with a national response.
*S5M-16838 Neil Findlay: West Lothian Alzheimer's Resource Centre—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the refurbished West Lothian Alzheimer's Resource Centre in Livingston; understands that the centre, which is run by Alzheimer Scotland, offers support for people living with, and affected by, dementia; notes that this includes providing a sociable environment, and wishes Alzheimer Scotland staff and the centre's volunteers and service users, the very best with the hub. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*
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*S5M-16837 Peter Chapman: Great British Dog Walk—That the Parliament welcomes plans for the Great British Dog Walk, a charity event run by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, to be held at Haddo House & Country Park in Aberdeenshire for the fifth year running; notes that hundreds of walkers of all ages and their dogs plan to take part to raise funds for the charity, which trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and lifesaving sounds; further notes that it costs £40,000 to fully train and support a hearing dog for the duration of its life, and congratulates everyone involved in the organisation of this event. Supported by: Tom Mason*, Margaret Mitchell*, Stuart McMillan*, Alison Harris*, Alexander Stewart*, Liz Smith*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Kenneth Gibson*, John Scott*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*
*S5M-16836 Tavish Scott: Community Development Company of Nesting Funding—That the Parliament congratulates the Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN) on being awarded £44,851 from the SUEZ Communities Trust; understands that the funding will be used to transform the Aald Skül in Nesting into a multi-function community space, which will accommodate the Nesting History Group, office space for a development worker and business start-ups and a gym and training space, and improve the scrap-store facility; believes that this funding will be put to good use to the benefit of the whole Nesting community, and wishes the CDCN group well as the project progresses. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Miles Briggs*, Stewart Stevenson*, Joan McAlpine*
*S5M-16835 Angus MacDonald: Falkirk Peace Vigil—That the Parliament welcomes the community-wide Peace Vigil to be held on Falkirk High Street on 6 April 2019 to show solidarity with the victims of the horrific attacks on Mosques in Christchurch and the wider population of New Zealand; recognises the efforts of the Falkirk Muslim Forum in organising this event with, it understands, speakers from all sections of the community of Falkirk district; considers that proactively highlighting peace, harmony and solidarity in communities is important in overcoming hatred and violence; stands in solidarity with all those affected by this atrocity, and supports all those who are working hard to tackle hate crime in Falkirk district, Scotland and across the world. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Maureen Watt*, Angela Constance*, Sandra White*, Monica Lennon*, Bill Kidd*, Jenny Gilruth*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*
*S5M-16833 Clare Adamson: Wishaw Pumptrack Named as UK Qualifier Venue for World Championships—That the Parliament congratulates Wishawhill Wood Pumptrack in Craigneuk on being selected as the venue for the UK qualifier of the Pump Track World Championships; notes that this is one of over 20 qualifiers being held around the world; understands that the competition, which is in its second year, is open to riders from all walks of life and is expected to attract over 5,000 entrants worldwide; recognises that Wishawhill Wood Pumptrack, which was built using funds from the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund, is a purpose- built track for BMX bikes, mountain bikes and skateboards, and offers the experience of mountain biking in urban areas; commends Wishaw Mountain Bike Club and Socialtrack, a social enterprise set up by the club, which manage the site and offer lessons and bike maintenance classes; applauds the efforts of all those involved in making the pump track a success, and wishes them well in all future endeavours. Supported by: Pauline McNeill*, Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Jenny Gilruth*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*
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*S5M-16832 Clare Adamson: PRECISION-Panc Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial—That the Parliament commends the groundbreaking pancreatic cancer clinical trial, PRECISION-Panc, on the recruitment of its 100th patient; believes that the Glasgow-led project is an ambitious programme of research using, for the first time in the UK, a precision medicine approach to treatment of the condition; understands that it has been immensely successful as a result of the collaborative efforts of clinicians, scientists and other experts, and acknowledges investment from various contributors, including £10 million from Cancer Research UK. R Supported by: Sandra White*, Stuart McMillan*, Rona Mackay*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Annie Wells*, Joan McAlpine*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Alex Neil*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Colin Smyth* R
*S5M-16831 Gordon Lindhurst: Linlithgow Businesses Shortlisted for Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2019—That the Parliament congratulates two Linlithgow businesses on being shortlisted for the ninth Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2019; understands that Truly Scrumptious Designer Cakes has been nominated in the Bakery of the Year (Central) category and From Italy to Scotland in the Eatery of the Year (Central) award; recognises the importance of independent retailers to the Scottish economy and the employment opportunities that they bring to local communities; notes that the winners will be announced at a ceremony in Glasgow on 9 April, and wishes all the finalists the best of luck. Supported by: Alison Harris*, Tom Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Angela Constance*, Maurice Corry*, Maurice Golden*, Bill Kidd*, Alexander Stewart*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*, Neil Findlay*, Annie Wells*
*S5M-16830 Ross Greer: Opposing Cuts to Services Operated by Glasgow Citybus—That the Parliament is concerned by cuts to bus services operated by Glasgow Citybus, namely the proposed end of the 142 circular in Bishopbriggs and the recently implemented reduction of services on the 15 route from Milngavie to Glasgow city centre; believes that reductions in these services will have a huge detrimental impact on the communities of Bishopbriggs, Milngavie and Bearsden; further believes that the impact of such cuts will be felt most acutely by older people, young people travelling to college and university, those on the lowest incomes, and people in Bishopbriggs who require access to the GP surgery in Auchinairn, and strongly urges Glasgow Citybus to reverse and reconsider these cuts and consult with the community. Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Pauline McNeill*, Neil Findlay*, Colin Smyth*
*S5M-16803 Jenny Gilruth: The Friendship Cabin to Extend Services—That the Parliament welcomes the expansion of the Friendship Cabin, which provides a lifeline service to lonely and isolated people; notes that the service, which started in Kirkcaldy, opened its doors in Glenrothes in 2018 after learning that there was a huge need for its service in the town; understands that it is hosting a curry afternoon as a fundraising event and to celebrate the news of the expansion; commends the team of 10 dedicated volunteers who run the group; notes that they are keen to let even more people know about the service, which was initially aiming towards at people aged 65 and over, but is now reaching out to people aged from 40 onwards, and wishes The Friendship Cabin the best of luck with this expansion and every success with its work. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Miles Briggs*, Stewart Stevenson*, Fulton MacGregor*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
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S5M-16829 Michelle Ballantyne: Scottish Master Photographer Award Winner, Natalie Martin (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Corry*, Maurice Golden*, Bill Kidd*, Tom Mason*, Rachael Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*
S5M-16828 Michelle Ballantyne: Peeblesshire Youth Trust (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Corry*, Maurice Golden*, Bill Kidd*, Tom Mason*, Rachael Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*
S5M-16827 Michelle Ballantyne: Knox Academy Eco-Week (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Iain Gray*, Tom Mason*, Maurice Corry*, Maurice Golden*, Bill Kidd*, Rachael Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*
S5M-16826 Richard Lyle: New College Lanarkshire Wins Big at the MPA Awards (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Elaine Smith*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jenny Gilruth*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*
S5M-16825 Liam McArthur: Orkney Drama Success (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Jamie Halcro Johnston*, Alison Johnstone*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Jackson Carlaw*
S5M-16824 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Craigmount High Debating Team (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Neil Findlay*
S5M-16823 Murdo Fraser: Gannochy Trust (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Tom Mason*, Rachael Hamilton*, Joan McAlpine*
S5M-16822 Miles Briggs: Scotland, a Nation of Lifesavers (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Kenneth Gibson*, Liam Kerr*, Maurice Golden*, John Scott*, Tom Mason*, Rachael Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Jamie Greene*, Jackie Baillie*, Jeremy Balfour*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Colin Smyth*
S5M-16821 David Torrance: Smith Anderson (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*
S5M-16820 David Torrance: Kirkcaldy Fin’s Swimmer, Erin Taylor (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16819 David Torrance: Gail Cadogan Wins Inspiration Award (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16818 David Torrance: Kingdom FM (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Shona Robison*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Liam Kerr*, Tom Arthur*
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S5M-16817 David Torrance: The Kinghorn Ecology Centre (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16816 David Torrance: Byron Hairdressing, Kirkcaldy (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16815 David Torrance: MKM Building Supplies (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Annabelle Ewing*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16814 David Torrance: National Union of Students Scotland Awards 2019 (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16813 Gordon Lindhurst: 200th Anniversary Exhibition for Charles Piazzi Smyth (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Kenneth Gibson*, Liam Kerr*, Maurice Golden*, John Scott*, Rachael Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16812 Adam Tomkins: Growing Passenger Numbers on West Coast Main Line (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Maurice Golden*, John Scott*, Rachael Hamilton*, Annie Wells*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Jeremy Balfour*
S5M-16811 Alison Johnstone: Brunei and Human Rights Concerns (lodged on 05 April 2019) New Support: Ross Greer*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Pauline McNeill*, Mark McDonald*, John Finnie*
S5M-16810 Fulton MacGregor: Little Learners (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Jenny Gilruth*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16809 Fulton MacGregor: Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes Weekend (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: John Mason*, Maureen Watt*, John Finnie* R, Jenny Gilruth*, Gordon MacDonald*, James Kelly*, Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Colin Smyth*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16808 Peter Chapman: Macular Disease Awareness Event in Inverurie (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Liam Kerr*, John Scott*, Rachael Hamilton*, Jeremy Balfour*
S5M-16807 Peter Chapman: Tractor Fanatic’s Friends Give Him a Fitting Legacy (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Liam Kerr*, Rachael Hamilton*, Jeremy Balfour*
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S5M-16806 Jenny Gilruth: Diageo Introduces Fully Paid Paternity Leave to all Workers (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: John Mason*, Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Jackie Baillie*, Stewart Stevenson*, Colin Smyth*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16805 Jenny Gilruth: Craig Walker from Fife College Wins Staff Member of the Year Award (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16804 Jenny Gilruth: Tartan Treasures Win Award (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16802 Jenny Gilruth: Railway Inn Wins Fife CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019 (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16801 Alison Johnstone: Happy 40th Birthday to Child Benefit (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Pauline McNeill*, John Finnie*
S5M-16799 Dean Lockhart: Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Liam Kerr*, Pauline McNeill*, John Scott*, Jeremy Balfour*, Neil Findlay*
S5M-16798 Bruce Crawford: Too Good To Go Food Waste App Launched in Our Place Cafe in Stirling (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Jenny Gilruth*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16797 Stuart McMillan: Greenock Social Work Student Receives Honorary Award (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Jenny Gilruth*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16796 David Torrance: Fully-paid 26-week Equal Parental Leave for all Diageo UK Employees (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: John Mason*, Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, Tom Arthur*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-16795 Bill Kidd: International Workers' Memorial Day 2019 (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: John Mason*, Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16794 Kezia Dugdale: The Edinburgh Seven Honoured With their Degrees (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Pauline McNeill*, Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*, Stewart Stevenson*, John Finnie*, Joan McAlpine*
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S5M-16793 Alex Cole-Hamilton: MEAction Scotland and the Draft Neurological Action Plan (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Pauline McNeill*
S5M-16792 Alison Johnstone: Recognition for the Edinburgh Seven (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Neil Findlay*, John Finnie*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16791 Gillian Martin: Meldrum House Country Hotel Wins Global Award (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Joan McAlpine*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16790 Margaret Mitchell: The Boyd Tunnock Clubhouse at Uddingston Bowling and Tennis Club (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16789 Pauline McNeill: British Gas Job Losses (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Neil Findlay*, Colin Smyth*
S5M-16788 Angus MacDonald: Making Learning Work at Forth Valley College (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16786 Bill Bowman: Lynn McClean from Angus, at the Cutting Edge of Textile Conservation (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16785 Bill Bowman: University of Dundee's Global Impact (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Liam Kerr*, John Scott*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16783 Alexander Burnett: Andrew Fyfe and Aboyne Tennis Club (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Liam Kerr*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16782 Monica Lennon: A904 Bo’ness Road Closure (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Elaine Smith*
S5M-16781 Maureen Watt: Newtonhill Primary School (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Angela Constance*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Stewart Stevenson*, Liam Kerr*
S5M-16780 Alexander Burnett: Ballater Pharmacy Awarded for Dedication to Flooded Community (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16779 Alexander Burnett: A Sticky Hat-trick Sees Castle Chefs Crowned Marmalade Champions (lodged on 04 April 2019)
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New Support: Maureen Watt*, Rachael Hamilton*, Jeremy Balfour*, Stewart Stevenson*
S5M-16778 Ruth Maguire: Congratulating Reece O'Hanlon (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*
S5M-16777 Bill Bowman: V&A Nominated for Top Architecture Award (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Liam Kerr*, John Scott*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16776 Gail Ross: Thurso Grows (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16775 Kenneth Gibson: Criminalisation of Homosexuality Persists Around the World (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Pauline McNeill*, Neil Findlay*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16774 Maurice Golden: Scottish SPCA Annual Review 2018 (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Liam Kerr*, John Scott*, Colin Smyth*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16773 Miles Briggs: Charity Lottery Reform (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Rachael Hamilton*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*
S5M-16771 Tom Arthur: Renfrewshire Carers Centre (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Neil Bibby*
S5M-16770 Gil Paterson: MPC Energy Ltd (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16767 Mark McDonald: Asda Green Token Giving Funding for Dyce and Middleton Park Projects (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16766 Shona Robison: Creative Spaces Challenge 2019 (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16765 Michelle Ballantyne: Assisted Dying Laws (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Jackson Carlaw*, Alexander Stewart*, Liam Kerr*, Mark McDonald*, Patrick Harvie*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16764 Maurice Corry: Award for Local Over-50s Swimming Club (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Annie Wells*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-16763 Alexander Stewart: 25th Stirling (Dunblane) BB Band (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
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S5M-16762 Gil Paterson: Golden Jubilee Foundation Expansion Plan (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16760 Bill Bowman: Emma Robson to Represent Scotland at the Touch Rugby World Cup (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16759 Bill Bowman: McManus Museum in Dundee Introduces Audio Guides (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16757 Neil Findlay: Whitburn Academy Pupils Being Herd (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16754 Neil Findlay: Janet is 109 (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-16753 Angus MacDonald: Jayne Clason, Judo Coach of the Year (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16752 Gil Paterson: Friendship Charter Between Letterkenny Municipal District and West Dunbartonshire Council (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16750 Angus MacDonald: Women of Inspiration 2019 (lodged on 03 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16749 Clare Adamson: Wishaw and District BB Band Wins National Contest (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16748 Clare Adamson: Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland Community Hub Opens in Wishaw (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16746 Keith Brown: Scrap Visa Fees for Commonwealth Veterans (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16745 Kenneth Gibson: Scottish Rugby Announces United States Partnership (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16744 Liam McArthur: Orkney's New MSYPs, Maya Tams-Gray and Hope Laing (lodged on 02 April 2019)
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New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16743 Rachael Hamilton: St Boswells Village Spring Clean (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Liam Kerr*
S5M-16742 Edward Mountain: Fundraising for Forces Manor (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: John Scott*
S5M-16740 Alexander Burnett: Mar Orienteering Wins Aberdeenshire Sports Team of the Year (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Liam Kerr*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16732 Angela Constance: West Lothian College Project SEARCH Student, Kevin Watson (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Neil Findlay*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16730 Gillian Martin: Aberdeenshire East's New MSYPs, Kaylah Miller and Josh MacRae (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16729 Jackie Baillie: Bield Housing Wins Award for Excellence (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16728 Jackie Baillie: Jade Perry Wins Gold in the World International Ice Swimming Championships (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*
S5M-16727 Jackie Baillie: Sweeney’s Cruises Wins Top Award (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16726 Colin Beattie: Bonnyrigg Rose, Conference B Champions (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Neil Findlay*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16725 Michelle Ballantyne: First East-West Atlantic Air Crossing Centenary (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16724 Michelle Ballantyne: Anna Karczewska-Slowikowska Elected Probus Club President (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16723 Michelle Ballantyne: Thirlestane Castle Wins UK Heritage Award (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Rachael Hamilton*
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S5M-16722 Emma Harper: The Galloway Cattle Society (lodged on 04 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Joan McAlpine*
S5M-16721 Stuart McMillan: Launch of New Modern Apprenticeship in Boat Building and Repair (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Pauline McNeill*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16720 Clare Adamson: Asda Green Token Giving in Motherwell and Newmains (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16719 Peter Chapman: Spring Fun for Udny Green Pupils (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16718 Peter Chapman: Seed Festival (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16717 Liam Kerr: Cakes by Alli Baba's Success at the Aberdeen Business Awards (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16716 Margaret Mitchell: Rev Jim Gibson's Retirement (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-16715 Emma Harper: Dumfries and Galloway Youth Elections (lodged on 02 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Colin Smyth*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16714 Angela Constance: Congratulations to West Lothian WomenN2Work Participants (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Neil Findlay*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16713 Angus MacDonald: Asda Green Token Giving (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16712 Rona Mackay: Kirkintilloch-based Author, James Barclay, Dies at 86 (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16711 Maurice Corry: £300,000 Investment for the Vale of Leven Hospital (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Fulton MacGregor*
S5M-16709 Bill Bowman: Dundee University Boat Club Women's Team Sets World Record (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
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S5M-16708 Kezia Dugdale on behalf of the Hutchesons' Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill Committee: Hutchesons’ Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Stewart Stevenson*
S5M-16706 Gil Paterson: Clydebank Judoka, Sophie McNeill (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16704 Margaret Mitchell: Bothwell’s Spring Clean (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*
S5M-16703 Fulton MacGregor: Coatbridge and Chryston’s New MSYPs, Elena Margiotti and Ryan Kelly (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16701 Kenneth Gibson: Suki McGregor Wins North Ayrshire Citizen of the Year Award (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Fulton MacGregor*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16700 Gil Paterson: Emma McCabe, British Schools Judo Champion (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16699 Jackie Baillie: Scottish SPCA Success in West Dunbartonshire in 2018 (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Pauline McNeill*
S5M-16698 Alex Cole-Hamilton: International Transgender Day of Visibility (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16696 Jeremy Balfour: The Butterfly Trust in Edinburgh (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton*
S5M-16695 Jeremy Balfour: The Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Neil Bibby*
S5M-16694 Jeremy Balfour: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16693 Liam McArthur: Jess Ewing Wins Fereday Prize (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16692 Gil Paterson: The Scottish SPCA (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Colin Smyth*, Tom Arthur*
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S5M-16691 Sandra White: The Garage is Officially the Best, Bar None (lodged on 01 April 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16690 Richard Lyle: Noble Primary School’s Education Scotland Report (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16689 David Torrance: Asda Green Token Giving Project (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16688 Bill Kidd: Active Seniors (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16684 Jackie Baillie: Scotland Loses a Third of Bank Branches in Eight Years (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Colin Smyth*
S5M-16683 Tom Mason: Asda Aberdeen Beach Store Donates Money to Local Projects (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16681 David Torrance: Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16680 David Torrance: Elaine Wylie MBE (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16679 Jenny Gilruth: Kobe Singh in Mini Disco Divas (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16677 Jenny Gilruth: Levenmouth Quiz Kids Win Trophy (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16676 Jenny Gilruth: Holly Wilkins from Glenrothes Given World-class Training (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16674 Jeremy Balfour: Richmond’s Hope, Winner of the Customer Vote at Asda Edinburgh Jewel (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16673 Jeremy Balfour: Children’s Holiday Venture (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16672 John Mason: Migrant Numbers Down (lodged on 29 March 2019)
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New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16671 Claire Baker: The Open University at 50 (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Colin Smyth*
S5M-16670 Stuart McMillan: Two Inverclyde Groups Benefit from Climate Challenge Fund (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*, Tom Arthur*
S5M-16669 Stuart McMillan: Belville Community Garden Trust Benefits from Postcode Lottery (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16668 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Moray Charities Receive ASDA Support (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16655 Mary Fee: World Autism Awareness Week 2019 (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Neil Findlay*, Colin Smyth*
S5M-16647 Alexander Stewart: 50th Anniversary of The Open University (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Colin Smyth*
S5M-16637 Claudia Beamish: Towards an Independent Palestinian State, a Scottish Proposal (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Neil Findlay*, John Finnie*
S5M-16636 David Torrance: Book Published on FND (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Alasdair Allan*
S5M-16627 Angela Constance: Almond Valley Friends, Nicola Allen and Jackie Kerr (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16626 Angela Constance: Sarah Burton, New Head of Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16625 Angela Constance: The Rotary Club of Livingston (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16624 Angela Constance: Deans Community High Pupils Create Events 4 You (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
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S5M-16622 Angela Constance: 22 New Jobs Created by Homesense in Livingston (lodged on 28 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16612 Stuart McMillan: Port Glasgow Schoolboy, Logan Keenan, Creates French Learning App (lodged on 27 March 2019) New Support: Neil Bibby*
S5M-16595 Murdo Fraser: The Way of St Andrews (lodged on 27 March 2019) New Support: Tom Arthur*
S5M-16574 Alison Johnstone: ScotHot Food, Drink, Tourism and Hospitality Festival (lodged on 29 March 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-16569 Maurice Golden: STAR Project Paisley Community Garden (lodged on 26 March 2019) New Support: Neil Bibby*
S5M-16527 Peter Chapman: Pitmedden School Raises Money for Red Nose Day (lodged on 22 March 2019) New Support: Annie Wells*
S5M-16487 Johann Lamont: New Report Calls for More Housing Co-ops in Scotland (lodged on 21 March 2019) New Support: Neil Bibby*
S5M-16485 Liam McArthur: Scotland Retains Calcutta Cup (lodged on 21 March 2019) New Support: Colin Smyth*
S5M-16077 Gail Ross: Male Survivors of Sexual Violence (lodged on 28 February 2019) New Support: Gordon MacDonald*
S5M-15746 Miles Briggs: Parkinson's in Scotland (lodged on 06 February 2019) New Support: Rachael Hamilton*
S5M-15676 Jenny Gilruth: Fife Employment Access Trust Shortlisted at Glaxo Smith Kline Impact Awards (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15671 David Torrance: Congratulating Cameron Robertson on Winning the Character Design Competition, In the Footsteps of Kings (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15670 David Torrance: Congratulating Cerys Paton on Winning the Narration Competition, In the Footsteps of Kings (lodged on 31 January 2019)
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New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15669 David Torrance: 25 Years of Home-Start Kirkcaldy (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15665 Angela Constance: Simply Play Expanding After-school Care to Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15664 Gil Paterson: Dynamite Gymnastics Club in Clydebank (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15663 Gil Paterson: Active Schools Primary Basketball Competition (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15662 Gil Paterson: Duntocher Black Stars (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15656 Angela Constance: Team Jak Livingston Secures Funds to Provide Increased Support to the Local Community (lodged on 31 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15654 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Congratulating the John Rae Society on the Renovation of the Hall of Clestrain (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15651 Gordon Lindhurst: Funding for smART CRAFT (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15647 Lewis Macdonald: Aberdeen Hydrogen Buses Hit the Million-mile Mark (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15644 Bob Doris: Congratulations to ANDESCOT on Lottery Funding (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15643 Bob Doris: Congratulations to Rosemount Development Trust on Lottery Funding (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15641 Neil Findlay: Katie and Rowan are Local Heroes (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15640 Neil Findlay: Local Children Take Part in Litter Pick (lodged on 30 January 2019)
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New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15633 Stuart McMillan: Ruth Miller Helps People in Need (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15632 Stuart McMillan: Ardgowan Hospice Volunteers, John Blair and Sadie Martin (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15631 Christine Grahame: Ally Bally Bee (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15624 David Torrance: Congratulating Mary McQuant on 20 Years of Service to Home- Start Kirkcaldy (lodged on 29 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15618 Liam Kerr: Portlethen Academy Pupils Win Youth Philanthropy Initiative (lodged on 29 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15616 Pauline McNeill: Congratulations to the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Benedict Morris (lodged on 30 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15603 Gail Ross: Pitch Perfect Caithness (lodged on 28 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15602 Clare Adamson: Love and Light Café, Craigneuk (lodged on 28 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15596 Alexander Burnett: Low's Achieves a New High for its Fish and Chips (lodged on 25 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15591 Gordon MacDonald: Edinburgh Best for Growth (lodged on 25 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15589 Gail Ross: Restoration Award for Castle Varrich (lodged on 25 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15587 Gail Ross: Dornoch, Scotland’s Best Seaside Town (lodged on 25 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15516 Donald Cameron: International Year of Indigenous Languages (lodged on 22 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
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S5M-15488 Angela Constance: Funding Boost for the Kirknewton Community Development Trust (lodged on 18 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15482 David Torrance: Celebrating Scouts Scotland (lodged on 18 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15425 Rona Mackay: Neil Wightman from Kirkintilloch, Charitable Person of the Year (lodged on 15 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15424 Jenny Gilruth: Launch of the Fife Improving the Cancer Journey (lodged on 15 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15422 Rhoda Grant: Kishorn Port Ltd (lodged on 15 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15404 Gil Paterson: Golden Friendships of Clydebank (lodged on 15 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15403 John Finnie: Sandy McKirdy, NFUS Stalwart (lodged on 15 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15400 Tom Mason: NorthLink Ferries Raises Money for the Archie Foundation (lodged on 14 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15396 Michelle Ballantyne: Tom Fergusson Appointed Honorary Life President of North Berwick Pipe Band (lodged on 15 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15389 Tom Mason: Charlie House 1,000-mile Challenge (lodged on 14 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15388 Gillian Martin: Margaret Duncan, 75 Years of Performing at Turriff Academy (lodged on 14 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15387 John Mason: Find Your Balance on Portion Sizes (lodged on 14 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15346 Fulton MacGregor: Nifty Fifty Awarded £10,000 (lodged on 10 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
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S5M-15345 Fulton MacGregor: Whifflet 60+ Activity Club Awarded Big Lottery Funding (lodged on 10 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15340 Jenny Gilruth: 25th Anniversary of DAPL (lodged on 10 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15310 Rona Mackay: Award for Lenzie Boys' Brigade Leader (lodged on 10 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
S5M-15307 Rona Mackay: Lennoxtown War Hero Becomes 100 (lodged on 10 January 2019) New Support: Maureen Watt*
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Questions | Ceistean
Written Questions
Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".
Government Initiated Questions are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament.
Government initiated questions lodged from 07 April 2019 to 12 April 2019
S5W-22593 Emma Harper: To ask the Scottish Government what the potential impact of Brexit, including tariffs, is on Scotland’s dairy sector.
Written questions lodged from 07 April 2019 to 12 April 2019
S5W-22579 Peter Chapman: To ask the Scottish Government how much has been awarded from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund in each of the last five years, also broken down by local authority. S5W-22580 Alexander Burnett: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-20098 by John Swinney on 4 December 2018, in light of the cabinet secretary's comment that he had "paused the publication of the revised presumption of mainstreaming guidance and research into the experiences of children receiving additional support for learning...to enable further reflection...of the report Not Included, Not Engaged, Not Involved: A report on the experiences of autistic children missing school", for what reason the recently published, Guidance on the presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting, does not make reference to that report. S5W-22581 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government which organisation or public body has ultimate responsibility if a fatality on a trunk road was found to be as a result of the road being poorly maintained, and under what circumstances would the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service subsequently consider whether to press charges under (a) the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and (b) other legislation. S5W-22582 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government how many fatalities there have been on each trunk road in each of the last five years because of the road being poorly maintained, also broken down by (a) which body or organisation was deemed responsible for maintenance and (b) whether there were any subsequent (i) prosecutions and (ii) convictions under (A) the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and (B) other legislation. S5W-22583 Tavish Scott: To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the goose policy review that it received from SNH in March 2018. S5W-22584 Alison Harris: To ask the Scottish Government by what date the final guidance compiled by Scotland Excel for childcare will be published. S5W-22585 Alison Harris: To ask the Scottish Government whether any draft versions of the guidance compiled by Scotland Excel for childcare have been published and, if so, (a) on what dates and (b) where these can be accessed. S5W-22586 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government how much it has committed to the implementation of the new models of maternity and neonatal care that were outlined in the Best Start plan. S5W-22587 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government what additional equipment and financial support or reimbursement is needed for midwives transitioning from acute to community settings under the implementation of the Best Start plan.
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S5W-22588 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government how much will be required after 2021 to support the implementation of the new models of maternity and neonatal care outlined in the Best Start plan. S5W-22589 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will set up the (a) maternity and (b) single neonatal managed clinical network that was recommended in the Best Start plan, and who the members of this will be. S5W-22590 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government what additional training requirements there will be for the midwifery staff who will implement the new models of maternity and neonatal care outlined in the Best Start plan. S5W-22591 Daniel Johnson: To ask the Scottish Government for what reason licences are not available to catch American signal crayfish. S5W-22594 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government how many times under the Equality Act 2010 the Equality and Human Rights Commission has challenged the policy and practice of playing of loud music by service suppliers in Scotland, which can cause significant disadvantage to people with invisible disabilities, such as hearing problems, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), autism and brain injuries. S5W-22595 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to implement the reasonable adjustment duty, described in the Equality Act 2010, for those with invisible disabilities who cannot tolerate loud music in shops and other public spaces, to protect them from unlawful discrimination. S5W-22596 Rachael Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform the Air Departure Tax. R S5W-22597 Rachael Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made regarding the Highlands and Islands exemption to the Air Departure Tax. R S5W-22598 Rachael Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the Air Departure Tax. R S5W-22599 Rachael Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government whether it remains its plan to deliver a 50% reduction in the Air Departure Tax and, if so, by what date. R S5W-22600 Rachael Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government how many applications from businesses in the Scottish Borders to the (a) Less Favoured Area Support Scheme and (b) Agri- Environment Climate Scheme in each year since 2015 were not approved, and how many of these rejections were appealed, broken down by the number that (i) were upheld and (ii) are awaiting a decision. S5W-22601 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has with governments in the rest of the UK regarding the control and prevention of healthcare associated infections. S5W-22602 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government how many cases of Candida auris there have been in each year since it was discovered in 2009. S5W-22603 Monica Lennon: To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring it undertakes of new and rare fungal and antibiotic resistant infections. S5W-22604 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government how many screening appointments for each cancer type have been cancelled in each year since 2007. S5W-22605 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) first, (b) second and (c) third IVF cycles have been delivered in each year since 2007. S5W-22606 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government how many community-based baby and child cardiac liaison nurses each NHS board has. S5W-22607 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to publish details regarding the process for agreeing commercial and data collection arrangements for medicines that are subject to the new ultra-orphan pathway.
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S5W-22610 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on patients of the closure of migraine services in NHS Lothian. S5W-22611 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to (a) breast augmentation, (b) facial feminisation surgery and (c) other treatments at gender identity clinics. S5W-22612 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the social security principle in the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 that “social security is itself a human right and essential to the realisation of other human rights”, what measures are in place to ensure that a human rights-based approach directly informs the development of the Scottish social security system, policy, guidance and regulations. S5W-22613 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish all advice notes on social security matters produced by the Disability and Carers Benefits Advisory Group. S5W-22614 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-20261 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 November 2018, how much it forecasts (a) the Social Security Directorate and (b) Social Security Scotland will pay to the DWP in 2019-20, broken down by cost type. S5W-22615 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of quality home economics education to tackle Scotland's obesity crisis. S5W-22616 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what action it takes to promote the benefits of quality home economics education to headteachers and education managers. S5W-22617 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides regarding the teaching of nutrition and healthy food preparation as part of home economics education in schools. S5W-22618 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides regarding stages of cooking skill progression as part of home economics education to ensure that pupils learn new skills every year. S5W-22619 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government how many offences have been recorded under section (a) 2, (b) 3 and (c) 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in each local authority area in each year since 2013, and how many subsequent (i) prosecutions and (ii) convictions there were. S5W-22620 Rachael Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government how many nurseries in each local authority area have been (a) built, (b) expanded and (c) refurbished in each year since 2016. S5W-22621 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-21968 by Humza Yousaf on 21 March 2019, whether it will provide the data broken down by (a) white and (b) non-white, in addition to age and location. S5W-22622 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to share charging data from ChargePlace Scotland with (a) National Grid, (b) distribution network operators and (c) commercial providers of electric vehicle charging points. S5W-22623 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make charging data from ChargePlace Scotland publicly available, and what smart charging data is already being collected and used from the network. S5W-22624 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make trend analysis and usage data from government-funded (a) ULEV purchase schemes and (b) electric vehicle charging points publicly available. S5W-22625 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to track the Electric A9 project’s impact on (a) electric vehicle usage and (b) future air quality trends on the route. S5W-22626 Finlay Carson: To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on localised electric vehicle uptake and associated local air quality improvements.
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S5W-22627 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish data showing how many obese people there have been in (a) Scotland and (b) each NHS board area in each of the last five calendar years, broken down by (i) age and (ii) gender. S5W-22628 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce disparities in levels of (a) adult and (b) childhood obesity on the basis of deprivation. S5W-22629 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards commission a multidisciplinary tier (a) 3 and (b) 4 weight management service. S5W-22630 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to introduce and implement a national obesity strategy for adults and children, and what discussions (a) ministers and (b) its officials have had on the issue since January 2014. S5W-22632 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time is for people with blood cancer to receive their first treatment following diagnosis. S5W-22633 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that an estimated one in three people with blood cancer see their GP at least three times before being referred for diagnosis. S5W-22634 Miles Briggs: To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on (a) drugs and (b) other treatments for blood cancer in each year since 2015. S5W-22635 Michelle Ballantyne: To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with UK Government officials relating to the future of the Coastal Communities Fund. S5W-22636 Michelle Ballantyne: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-17185 by Roseanna Cunningham on 21 June 2019, when it expects its review into the future of the Coastal Communities Fund to be completed. S5W-22637 Mark Griffin: To ask the Scottish Government whether a person’s account of the impact of their condition or impairment on their functionality is sufficient to obtain an accurate decision on entitlement to disability assistance in most cases. S5W-22638 Angela Constance: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of spending each year in relation to its autism strategy. S5W-22639 Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss HS2 and its impact on Scotland; what the outcome was, and how many meetings there have been since 2007. S5W-22640 Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Government when they last had discussions. How many meetings they have had since 2007. S5W-22641 Pauline McNeill: To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the West Coast Main Line and reducing travel time from Scotland to London. S5W-22643 John Finnie: To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise business case on the reinstatement of Skye Airport and whether it has confidence in it. S5W-22644 Jamie Greene: To ask the Scottish Government how many children have been injured by a vehicle outside of their school in each year since 2007, also broken down by local authority area. S5W-22645 Alex Cole-Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Government whether homeless people or local authorities and other organisations arranging accommodation for homeless people, will be required to pay a transient visitor levy for stays in (a) hostels and (b) B&Bs.
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Amendments
New amendments to Bills lodged on 11 April 2019
Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3
Section 23
Alex Cole-Hamilton
90 In section 23, page 16, line 25, at end insert— <( ) For the avoidance of doubt, where a child is kept in a place of safety that is a police station, that child must not be kept in a police cell.>
Alex Cole-Hamilton
91 In section 23, page 16, line 25, at end insert— <( ) Where a child under 14 years of age is kept in a place of safety that is a police station, that child must not be kept in a police cell.>
Alex Cole-Hamilton
92 In section 23, page 16, line 25, at end insert— <( ) Where a child under 16 years of age is kept in a place of safety that is a police station, that child must not be kept in a police cell.>
Alex Cole-Hamilton
93 In section 23, page 16, line 25, at end insert— <( ) Where a child is kept in a place of safety that is a police station, that child may only be kept in a police cell if a constable in that police station has received authorisation to do so in accordance with section (Application to keep a child under 12 years of age in a police cell).>
Alex Cole-Hamilton
94 In section 23, page 16, line 25, at end insert— <( ) Where a child is kept in a place of safety that is a police station, that child may only be kept in a police cell if— (a) a constable who is of, or above, the rank of inspector makes an application to a sheriff to keep that child in a police cell, and (b) the sheriff determining the application makes an order authorising the keeping of that child in a police cell.>
After section 23
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95 After section 23, insert— Monday 15 April 2019 49 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill (b) a social worker within the meaning given by section 77(1) of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001, (c) such other person as the Scottish Ministers may prescribe by regulations. for authorisation to keep a child under 12 years of age in a police cell. (2) An application under subsection (1) must— (a) identify the applicant, (b) identify the child in respect of whom the authorisation is sought, (c) in so far as practicable, identify a parent of the child, (d) state the reasons for making the application, (e) be accompanied by supporting evidence to enable the person to whom the application has been made to determine the application. (3) Before determining the application, the person to whom the application has been made must consider whether any of the following persons should be given an opportunity to make representations— (a) the applicant, (b) the child in respect of whom the application is made, (c) a parent of the child, (d) any other person considered to have an interest in the application. (4) The person to whom the application has been made may— (a) authorise the application, or (b) refuse the application. (5) Where the decision is made to refuse the application, the applicant may be required to identify an alternative— (a) suitable place within the police station, or (b) place of safety. (6) For the purposes of this section, authorisation may only be sought by a constable who is of, or above, the rank of inspector.> Section 66 Alex Cole-Hamilton 96 In section 66, page 44, line 8, at end insert— <( ) section (Application to keep a child under 12 years of age in a police cell)(1)(c),> Transport (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 Section 42 John Mason 1 In section 42, page 55, line 3, at end insert <, and Monday 15 April 2019 50 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Members' Bills Proposals | Molaidhean airson Bilean Buill ( ) the width of pavement adjacent to the motor vehicle that remains free for public right of passage by foot is less than 1.5 metres.> Members' Bills Proposals Proposals for Members’ Bills A member seeking to introduce a Member’s Bill must first lodge a draft proposal, together with a consultation document (or a statement of reasons why consultation is not considered necessary). Subsequently, the member may lodge a final proposal, in broadly similar terms to the draft, accompanied by a summary of consultation responses (or the statement of reasons). The member secures the right to introduce a Bill to give effect to the proposal if the final proposal secures, within one month, the support of at least 18 other members from at least half the political parties or groups represented in the Parliamentary Bureau, and provided no indication is given that the Scottish Government or UK Government is planning equivalent legislation. All current proposals (together with associated documents) are available on the Scottish Parliament website at Proposals for Members’ Bills/Session 5 Proposals: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/12419.aspx Final Proposal for Member’s Bills Richard Lyle: Proposed Licensing of Funfairs (Scotland) Bill—Proposal for a Bill to exempt travelling funfairs from public entertainment licensing requirements and to create a distinct new licensing system for travelling funfairs in Scotland. (lodged 26 March 2019) The proposal was accompanied by a summary of consultation responses, which is accessible online via the website page referred to above. The summary, and individual responses, may also be viewed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). Supported by: David Torrance, Gail Ross, Shona Robison, James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Annie Wells, Jackson Carlaw, Liam Kerr, Andy Wightman, Bruce Crawford, Alex Neil, John Mason, Emma Harper, Mark McDonald, Willie Rennie, Mary Fee, Oliver Mundell, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Maurice Golden, Christine Grahame, Gil Paterson, Keith Brown, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, Rona Mackay, Jenny Gilruth, Adam Tomkins, Mike Rumbles, Peter Chapman, John Finnie, Colin Smyth, Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Rachael Hamilton, Miles Briggs, Anas Sarwar, Kezia Dugdale, Alexander Burnett, Willie Coffey, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Collin Beattie, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan Monday 15 April 2019 51 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Progress of Legislation Bills A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at: https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics. As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is four sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Wednesday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is five days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for each Stage, when the deadline is 12 noon. A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2. Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders. Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill. Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 7 February 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee), 2 May 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 26 April with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (lead committee (Education and Skills)), 6 December 2017 Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (lead committee (Equalities and Human Rights)), 4 April 2019 Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 completed, 2 April 2019 Monday 15 April 2019 52 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 19 March 2019 Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 3 April 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 2 May 2019 Amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 25 April with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Health and Sport Committee), 7 May 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Tuesday 30 April with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Hutchesons’ Hospital Transfer and Dissolution (Scotland) Bill (P) Final Stage (debate, meeting of the Parliament), 25 April 2019 Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 (Day 2) (Justice Committee), 23 April 2019 Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced, 25 March 2019 Lead Committee - Local Government and Communities Committee Planning (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 14 November 2018 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Rural Economy and Connectivity)), 20 March 2019 Scottish National Investment Bank Bill (G) Introduced, 27 February 2019 Lead committee - Economy, Energy and Fair Work South of Scotland Enterprise Bill (G) Stage 2 (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee), 8 May 2019 All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Wednesday 1 May with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Transport (Scotland) Bill (G) Monday 15 April 2019 53 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Stage 1 completed, 4 April 2019 Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 21 March 2018 Following a reference under section 33 of the Scotland Act 1998 by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland, the Supreme Court has ruled that some provisions of the Bill are outwith the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament. The Bill cannot be submitted for Royal Assent in its unamended form. Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 2 completed, 12 March 2019 Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team ([email protected]) Legislative Consent Memorandums A list of all Legislative Consent Memorandums lodged with the Scottish Parliament can be accessed via the website at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/31313.aspx Agriculture Bill LCM-S5-19 Lodged on 29 October 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 12 November 2018 Fisheries Bill LCM-S5-22 Lodged on 7 December 2018 Report (Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee) published, 25 January 2019 Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill LCM-S5-21 Lodged on 6 December 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 16 January 2019 Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM- S5-15 Lodged on 15 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 8 May 2018 Monday 15 April 2019 54 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-23 Lodged on 8 March 2019 Evidence (Social Security Committee), 21 March 2019 Offensive Weapons Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-17 Lodged on 3 September 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 21 November 2018 Parking (Code of Practice) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-13 Lodged on 5 March 2018 Motion agreed by the Parliament, 5 June 2018 Trade Bill (UK Parliament legislation) LCM-S5-12 Lodged on 20 December 2017 Report (Finance and Constitution Committee) published, 31 October 2018 Subordinate Legislation (date of laying) (lead committee) Affirmative instruments Lead committee to report by 24 April 2019 Motor Sport on Public Roads (Scotland) Regulations 2019 [draft] (28 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Lead committee to report by 9 May 2019 Companies Act 2006 (Scottish public sector companies to be audited by the Auditor General for Scotland) Order 2019 [draft] (15 March 2019) (Economy, Energy and Fair Work) Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc. Amendment Order 2019 [draft] (19 March 2019) (Justice) Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of South of Scotland Enterprise as Specified Authority) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/draft) (29 March 2019) (Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee) Negative instruments Subject to annulment by 23 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 22 April 2019 Agriculture Market Measures (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/73) (27 February 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 25 April 2019 Lead committee to report by 22 April 2019 Monday 15 April 2019 55 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules and Ordinary Cause Rules Amendment) (Taxation of Judicial Expenses) 2019 (SSI 2019/74) (1 March 2019) (Justice) Act of Sederunt (Taxation of Judicial Expenses Rules) 2019 (SSI 2019/75) (1 March 2019) (Justice) Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/77) (1 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/78) (1 March 2019) (Justice) Subject to annulment by 1 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/80) (7 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Subject to annulment by 2 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/84) (8 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Subject to annulment by 6 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 29 April 2019 Sea Fish Licensing (Foreign Vessels) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/87) (12 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/88) (12 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 7 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Agriculture Market Measures (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/89) (13 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 12 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 6 May 2019 Teachers’ Superannuation and Pension Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/95) (18 March 2019) (Education and Skills) Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/96) (18 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 14 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/98) (20 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Monday 15 April 2019 56 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Progress of Legislation | Adhartas Reachdais Subject to annulment by 16 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 13 May 2019 Loch Carron Marine Conservation Order 2019 (SSI 2019/101) (22 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Non-Domestic Rates (Relief for New and Improved Properties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/116) (22 March 2019) (Local Government and Communities) Subject to annulment by 22 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/118) (28 March 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 23 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/121) (29 March 2019) (Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform) Subject to annulment by 26 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 20 May 2019 Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/128) (01 April 2019) (Rural Economy and Connectivity) Subject to annulment by 31 May 2019 Lead committee to report by 27 May 2019 Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (SSI 2019/133) (08 April 2019) (Social Security Committee) Monday 15 April 2019 57 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions 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