BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 92/2011 Monday 8 August 2011

1 Contents

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

Section A: Today’s Business - Meetings of Committees - Meeting of the Parliament Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions - Questions selected for First Minister’s Question Time - Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer Section F: Motions and Amendments Section G: Bills - New Bills introduced - New amendments to Bills - Members’ Bills proposals Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published Section I: Petitions – new public petitions Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation

Business Bulletin: Monday 8 August 2011 Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

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

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

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

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 8 August 2011 Section E – Written questions lodged from 1 to 5 August 2011

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

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

S4W-01954 Mary Fee: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Scottish Prison Service has a target for the average (a) length of visiting time and (b) number of visits made per month by a child visiting an imprisoned parent and, if so, when this was established and whether there are plans to review it.

S4W-01955 Mary Fee: To ask the Scottish Executive what the average (a) length of visiting time and (b) number of visits made per month are for a child visiting an imprisoned parent, also broken down by prison.

S4W-01956 Mary Fee: To ask the Scottish Executive what facilities there are at each prison to accommodate a child visiting an imprisoned parent and whether the Scottish Prison Service plans to create family visit centres.

S4W-01961 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to develop the Garngad Chord as part of its rail investment programme.

S4W-01962 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive how much it will cost to build the Garngad Chord.

S4W-01963 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to link services on the Cumbernauld and North Clyde lines as part of its rail investment programme.

S4W-01964 John Lamont: To ask the Scottish Executive how it is promoting the teaching of Latin in schools.

S4W-01965 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it makes available to which organisations to meet the support needs of survivors of childhood abuse in care.

S4W-01966 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Executive what evaluation it has carried out of the (a) quality and (b) effectiveness of the services that it funds that are provided by In Care Survivors Service Scotland.

S4W-01967 Patrick Harvie: To ask the Scottish Executive what alternative means exist to provide the services offered by In Care Survivors Service Scotland in the event that they are withdrawn due to lack of funding.

S4W-01968 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00101 by Alex Neil on 31 May 2011, what was discussed at the meeting in June 2011 and what actions it will take or changes in approach it will make as a result to progress the cause for a living wage.

S4W-01969 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive which office in which of its directorates is responsible for policy in relation to people with a hearing loss and which official has lead responsibility for rehabilitation services.

S4W-01971 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive which office in which of its directorates is responsible for policy in relation to lipreading and which official has lead responsibility.

S4W-01974 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what resources it has provided to enable lipreading teachers to be trained in 2011.

S4W-01975 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what resources it has provided to ensure that lipreading classes are held in each area since 2006.

S4W-01976 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01461 by Stewart Stevenson on 28 July 2011, whether it considers that the decisions regarding (a) facilitating a review of the proposed West Loch Awe timber route and (b) discussing alternative plans are compliant with articles 4, 5 and 6 of the Aarhus Convention.

S4W-01977 Jamie McGrigor: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01461 by Stewart Stevenson on 28 July 2011, whether it considers that the decisions regarding the proposed West Loch Awe timber route are consistent with its role coordinating the European GP Wind project.

S4W-01978 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding (a) job creation, (b) implementation of the Work Programme and (c) boosting growth in Scotland.

S4W-01979 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive whether North Ayrshire will be made a priority area in terms of job creation.

S4W-01980 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-00685 by Fergus Ewing on 23 June 2011, what further practical measures it will consider to attract employment to North Ayrshire.

S4W-01981 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what practical measures it will consider taking to reduce North Ayrshire’s youth unemployment rate.

S4W-01982 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made in creating modern apprenticeships in (a) Scotland and (b) North Ayrshire.

S4W-01984 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what initiatives it is undertaking to reduce the number of unemployed women.

S4W-01985 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what areas in the west of Scotland will be targeted by Community Jobs Scotland.

S4W-01987 John Park: To ask the Scottish Executive what impact the Green Deal will have on Scotland and what relevant discussions it has had with the UK Government.

S4W-01988 John Park: To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to help businesses upskill for the low-carbon economy.

S4W-01989 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Executive what contribution local authorities made to the (a) M74 extension, (b) M8/M74 Network Improvements and (c) M80 completion.

S4W-01990 Lewis Macdonald: To ask the Scottish Executive at what stage following publication of the Route Utilisation Strategy by Network Rail it will publish its High Level Output Specifications report.

S4W-01991 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many antisocial behaviour (a) offences were recorded and (b) orders were granted in the Grampian Police force area in 2010-11.

S4W-01992 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) cars were confiscated and (b) licences were removed from young people (i) racing or (ii) speeding in cars in the Grampian Police force area in 2010-11.

S4W-01993 Richard Baker: To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of new starts on the modern apprenticeship programme in 2008-09 (a) progressed into long- term employment and (b) completed the apprenticeship.

S4W-01995 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is committed to providing allowances for kinship carers of looked-after children equivalent to those provided to foster carers.

S4W-01996 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding allocation for the provision of kinship care allowances it made to each local authority in 2010-11.

S4W-01997 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive how many looked-after children were in kinship care in 2010-11, broken down by local authority.

S4W-01999 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive how the allocation of funding to local authorities for the provision of kinship care allowances is determined.

S4W-02000 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is considering making changes to the process for allocating funding to local authorities for the provision of kinship care allowances.

S4W-02001 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to regulate the provision of (a) foster and (b) kinship care allowances.

S4W-02002 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason its budget agreement with COSLA for 2011-12 makes no reference to kinship care as a specific commitment.

S4W-02003 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason guaranteed pension credit is not included in the qualifying criteria for free school meals.

S4W-02004 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to make changes to the qualifying criteria for free school meals.

S4W-02005 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the recommendation in the report, Relative Value: The experiences of kinship carers using the Scottish CAB service, that “local authorities and the Scottish Government need to recognise that the needs, including the need for financial support, of kinship carers of non looked after children are often the same as the needs of kinship carers of looked after children”.

S4W-02006 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive which local authorities provide financial support to kinship carers of children who are not looked after but have needs comparable to those of children who are.

S4W-02007 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it will provide to Citizens Advice Scotland after September 2011 for the provision of support and advice to kinship carers.

S4W-02008 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the effect of the payment of kinship care allowances on the benefits that kinship carers are eligible to receive.

S4W-02009 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that those schemes to lengthen railway station platforms in which it has been involved have been a success.

S4W-02010 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to lengthen railway station platforms as part of its investment in rail and what benefits are envisaged at each location.

S4W-02011 Richard Simpson: To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation it has carried out with the (a) State Hospital, Carstairs and (b) Scottish Human Rights Commission regarding the draft regulations on the complaints sections of the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011.

S4W-02012 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive whether applications for funding through the (a) Enterprise Growth Fund and (b) Just Enterprise initiative will be considered on a rolling basis or through application rounds.

S4W-02013 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive whether funding for successful applicants to the (a) Enterprise Growth Fund and (b) Just Enterprise initiative will be delivered as a single grant or in instalments.

S4W-02014 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive what the timescale will be for (a) considering applications to and (b) allocating funds from the (i) Enterprise Growth Fund and (ii) Just Enterprise initiative.

S4W-02015 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the support that will be offered through the (a) Enterprise Growth Fund and (b) Just Enterprise initiative will include (i) advice on and (ii) funding for employment and redundancy.

S4W-02016 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Enterprise Growth Fund will be extended beyond March 2012 if the funding made available has not been allocated.

S4W-02017 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to publish proposals for a land fund before the end of 2011.

S4W-02018 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive what the contribution of community land ownership is to rural economic and social development.

S4W-02019 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive what independent evaluation has been undertaken of the success of community land ownership and the contribution that it is making to community resilience and development.

S4W-02020 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive how many Scotland Rural Development Programme payments awarded in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011 were (i) one week, (ii) two weeks, (iii) three weeks, (iv) four weeks, (v) one month, (vi) two months, (vii) three months, (viii) four months, (ix) five months, (x) six months and (xi) more than six months late.

S4W-02021 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive what average percentage of the full project costs in each project assessment committee area was or has been made up by Scotland Rural Development Programme grant in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011.

S4W-02022 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive how many Scotland Rural Development Programme rural priority applications were or have been received from each project assessment committee area in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011.

S4W-02023 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive how many Scotland Rural Development Programme rural priority applications from each project assessment area were or have been approved in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011.

S4W-02024 Rhoda Grant: To ask the Scottish Executive how much Scotland Rural Development Programme rural priorities funding was or has been awarded per head of population in each project assessment area in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011.

S4W-02025 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to respond to the Review of ICT Infrastructure in the Public Sector in Scotland.

S4W-02026 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to establish a National Oversight Board as recommended in the Review of ICT Infrastructure in the Public Sector in Scotland.

S4W-02027 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what savings it expects to make in the current parliamentary session by adopting recommendations from the Review of ICT Infrastructure in the Public Sector in Scotland.

S4W-02029 Anne McTaggart: To ask the Scottish Executive with which local authorities the Scottish Futures Trust is in discussion regarding the building of shared campuses.

S4W-02030 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive on what date in August the minutes of the Standing Literacy Commission meeting on 18 May 2011 will be published.

S4W-02031 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive on what date the next meeting of the Standing Literacy Commission will be held.

S4W-02032 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) primary and (b) secondary schools have had a school library in each year since 2007.

S4W-02033 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) primary and (b) secondary schools have a public library within walking distance.

S4W-02034 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive what emphasis it puts on community and personal participation in measuring the use of public libraries.

S4W-02035 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the reasons for Audit Scotland figures showing a decrease in the number of library users between 2006 and 2009.

S4W-02036 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will take action to increase the number of (a) pupils and (b) schools using the public library network.

S4W-02037 Ken Macintosh: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding the Scottish Book Trust has received (a) in total and (b) for the Bookbug programme in each year since 2007.

S4W-02038 Humza Yousaf: To ask the Scottish Executive what areas of Scotland met the 2010 targets for nitrogen dioxide limits set out in the EU ambient air quality directive (2008/50/EC); when it expects the whole of Scotland to be compliant with the directive, and what action is being taken to achieve this.

S4W-02039 Humza Yousaf: To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to ensure that air quality in Glasgow is compliant with the EU ambient air quality directive on nitrogen dioxide (2008/50/EC) levels and whether this will be achievable in time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

S4W-02041 Humza Yousaf: To ask the Scottish Executive what responsibilities and powers (a) local authorities, (b) the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and (c) other statutory agencies have to ensure that air quality in Scotland meets the standards required by the EU ambient air quality directive (2008/50/EC) and what enforcement measures are available to those authorities.

S4W-02042 Humza Yousaf: To ask the Scottish Executive when it will bring forward regulations to introduce specific equality duties under the Equality Act 2010.

S4W-02043 Humza Yousaf: To ask the Scottish Executive what the timetable is for the implementation of specific equality duties under the Equality Act 2010.

S4W-02044 John Wilson: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Republic of Ireland Government regarding properties in Scotland subject to enforcement action by the National Asset Management Agency, given the potential impact on the Scottish Government’s regeneration activities in the relevant areas.

S4W-02045 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in establishing an export support package.

S4W-02046 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in developing virtual trade centres.

S4W-02047 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government about allocating a share of the profits from the sale of the publicly owned stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group to strengthen and regenerate Scotland’s retail banking sector.

S4W-02048 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in creating a more efficient and effective planning system.

S4W-02049 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to abolish quangos in the current parliamentary session.

S4W-02050 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost has been of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route project.

S4W-02051 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive what the legal costs have been of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route project and what proportion of these costs is associated with dealing with objections.

S4W-02052 Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide details of the costs of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route public inquiry.

S4W-02054 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether section 37(3) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 applies in Scotland.

S4W-02055 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance does it issue to local authorities and amateur groups regarding the conditions whereby, under section 37(3) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, a licence is not required for a child to take part in a performance and when this was last updated.

S4W-02056 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding its recent guidance to local authorities and amateur groups regarding the use of Body of Persons Approvals under the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 and the Children (Performances) Regulations 1968.

S4W-02057 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to issue new guidance to local authorities and amateur groups regarding the use of Body of Persons Approvals under the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 and the Children (Performances) Regulations 1968.

S4W-02058 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to bring forward general schemes to help first-time house buyers.

S4W-02059 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what new powers it will give to local authorities to deal with landlords who leave properties (a) vacant or derelict and (b) run down.

S4W-02060 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what new powers it will give to local authorities to deal with private landlords who fail to tackle antisocial behaviour.

S4W-02061 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to stimulate the construction industry in the housing sector.

S4W-02062 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what its definition is of unintentionally homeless.

S4W-02063 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made on its commitment that all unintentionally homeless households will be entitled to settled accommodation by December 2012.

S4W-02064 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive how many people are considered (a) unintentionally and (b) intentionally homeless in North Ayrshire.

S4W-02065 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive how many families live in (a) local authority and (b) registered social landlord housing that falls below the Scottish Housing Quality Standard in (i) Scotland and (ii) North Ayrshire.

S4W-02066 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive how many families are on the housing transfer list in North Ayrshire.

S4W-02067 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has for investment in social housing in North Ayrshire.

S4W-02068 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to support the funding of affordable housing in North Ayrshire.

S4W-02069 Margaret McDougall: To ask the Scottish Executive whether a Housing Association Grant will be provided for the third phase of the Vineburgh regeneration project.

S4W-02070 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01142 by Roseanna Cunningham on 19 July 2011, which of the groups listed received briefings on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill in the week preceding its date of publication.

S4W-02071 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01142 by Roseanna Cunningham on 19 July 2011, on what date consultations in respect of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill were initiated with each of the groups listed.

S4W-02072 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01142 by Roseanna Cunningham on 19 July 2011, on what date each of the groups listed received a copy of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill as published.

S4W-02073 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on the average proportion of household income spent on (a) electricity and (b) gas in each year since 1950.

S4W-02074 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on the average proportion of household income spent on petrol and diesel in each year since 1950.

S4W-02075 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on the average proportion of household income spent on rent in (a) the social sector and (b) the private rented sector in each year since 1950.

S4W-02076 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on the average proportion of household income spent on mortgages in each year since 1950.

S4W-02077 Jamie Hepburn: The Scottish Executive what information it holds on the average ratio of household income to mortgage size in each year since 1950.

S4W-02078 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on the proportion of the population classified as living in fuel poverty in each year since 1950.

S4W-02079 Jamie Hepburn: To ask the Scottish Executive what outlay on petrol and diesel costs there has been across the public sector in (a) cash terms and (b) as a percentage of public expenditure in each year since 1999.

S4W-02080 Jamie Hepburn: The Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the impact on public expenditure of the rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20%.

S4W-02081 Margaret Mitchell: To ask the Scottish Executive how many clinical nurse specialists specialising in (a) primary and (b) secondary breast cancer have been employed by each NHS board in each of the last five years.

S4W-02084Δ Linda Fabiani: To ask the Scottish Executive when the Registrar General will publish his annual report for 2010.

S4W-02085 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive how many hyperbaric chambers that receive public funding are available, broken down by NHS board area.

S4W-02086 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive how funding for the provision, maintenance and use of hyperbaric chambers is allocated, broken down by NHS board area.

S4W-02087 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive what information it holds on the use of hyperbaric chambers for (a) training and (b) emergencies, broken down by NHS board area.

S4W-02088 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive how funding provided for the provision, maintenance and use of hyperbaric chambers is agreed and what this covers.

S4W-02089 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive what funding will be made available for the provision, maintenance and use of hyperbaric chambers over the next three years, broken down by NHS board area.

S4W-02090 Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with NHS boards about the way in which funding is allocated for the provision, maintenance and use of hyperbaric chambers.

S4W-02091 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-01480 by Kenny MacAskill on 1 August 2011, what the outcome was for each of the 447 children that received bail in 2009-10, broken down by police force area.

S4W-02092 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to support the development of smartcard technology across the public sector.

S4W-02093 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports a single, unified smartcard system for use across the public transport system.

S4W-02094 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what action it takes to encourage greater uptake of sustainable transport options.

S4W-02096 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Executive what it considers to be the barriers to the increased use of public transport.

Business Bulletin: Monday 8 August 2011 Section F – Motions and Amendments

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

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

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

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

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

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

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

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

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

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

A full list of current motions is available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/motionsandamendments/motions.htm.

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

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

New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-00609 Mark McDonald: Planned Westboro Baptist Church Visit to Aberdeen—That the Parliament notes the stated intention of the Westboro Baptist Church to picket Queen’s Cross Church in Aberdeen in protest at the presence of the Reverend Scott Rennie; further notes that the Westboro Baptist Church has gained notoriety for its extreme, homophobic views and pickets of American soldiers’ funerals; also notes that the head of the church, Pastor Fred Phelps, and his daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper, appeared on a list of individuals banned from entering the United Kingdom in 2009; considers that the views espoused by Pastor Phelps and his followers have no place in 21st century Scotland, and calls on the Home Secretary to confirm that the ban on their entry to the UK is still in place and to consider extending it to cover all known members of Westboro Baptist Church.

*S4M-00607 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, 1st East Kilbride Scout Group— That the Parliament congratulates the 1st East Kilbride Scout Group on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund; is sure that the renovated hall on which it will be spent will enhance the experience of being a member of the Scouts, and hopes that the central heating system makes Scottish winters more endurable.

*S4M-00606 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, Gill Park Residents and Tenants Association—That the Parliament congratulates Gill Park Residents and Tenants Association, Denny, on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund; hopes that the play park that it will help fund will be well received by the residents, and further hopes that it will provide a solid base for an active lifestyle.

*S4M-00605 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, Plains Community Futures—That the Parliament congratulates Plains Community Futures on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund; wishes success to its planned events, and hopes that these will improve community ties.

*S4M-00604 Mark Griffin: International Children’s Games—That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the opening ceremony of the 45th International Children’s Games held at Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell; wishes every success to the young people, referees and officials who have travelled to Lanarkshire from across the globe to take part in the games; recognises the hard work invested by the organisers and volunteers, and hopes that the impact of the games will be felt in Lanarkshire for years to come.

*S4M-00603 Jenny Marra: Closure of Ardler GP Surgery—That the Parliament condemns the closure of the GP surgery in Ardler, Dundee; notes that the NHS statement makes no reference to plans to replace the single-practice surgery; understands that 1,700 patients are being asked to attend a doctor 3.6 miles from their homes; considers that older and infirm patients should not have to travel so far to see a GP; recognises the opinion of health professionals that local health services are most effective; condemns the NHS board for taking this decision apparently without any consultation, and asks the Scottish Government and NHS to reconsider the closure of the local surgery in Ardler, Dundee.

*S4M-00601 Joan McAlpine: Prostate Cancer Charity Bowls Scotland Championships—That the Parliament congratulates Bowls Scotland for attracting up to 10,000 visitors to the recent Prostate Cancer Charity Bowls Scotland Championships at the National Centre for Bowling, Northfield, Ayr; understands that the 114-year-old championships were this year for the first time held under the auspices of Bowls Scotland, which was formed after the successful merger of the men’s and women’s games; congratulates the newly merged organisation on its partnership with the Prostate Cancer Charity; considers that this will play an important role in raising awareness of an illness that can be successfully treated if detected early; understands that lawn bowling is a sport played by 90,000 men and women in communities across the country; considers that Scotland excels internationally in lawn bowling and that it has a vital role in keeping people of all ages physically fit as well as socially active, and welcomes the efforts of Bowls Scotland in promoting it.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, John Mason*, Jim Eadie*, Bill Walker*, David Torrance*, Willie Coffey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Neil Bibby*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00600♦ Aileen McLeod: Flavour Fortnight 2011—That the Parliament congratulates Dumfries and Galloway-based Flavour Fortnight 2011 for a packed programme of 92 events between 3 and 18 September; notes that the programme spans the entire food and drink experience from farming and food production to fine dining and that it includes a diverse range of events including a wild food forage around an art gallery, an opportunity to enjoy the first tilapia harvest from Scotland’s first aquaponics project, full-day butchery demonstrations, the opportunity to meet local producers and take advantage of plenty of tastings of local seafood, shellfish, Galloway beef, cheeses, smoked food etc; further notes that the events take place across Dumfries and Galloway with local businesses and producers working together to provide a vibrant and enthusiastic boost for Scotland’s food and drink industry; acknowledges that Flavour Fortnight is led by Savour the Flavours and receives funding from LEADER and Dumfries and Galloway Council; considers that Flavour Fortnight is in keeping with Scotland’s first food and drink policy as introduced by the Scottish Government and would welcome similar support for local producers across the rest of Scotland, and wishes Flavour Fortnight 2011 the best of success this year and for the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jean Urquhart*

*S4M-00599 John Finnie: Human Rights in Burma—That the Parliament condemns the widespread and systematic human rights abuses reported as being committed in Burma; understands that the Constitution of Burma explicitly protects officials from prosecution for such abhorrent crimes against humanity; believes that there can be no excuse for the state protecting those who commit such crimes; considers Amnesty International’s work vital in highlighting human rights abuses in Burma and elsewhere; agrees that, where the Burmese Government is unwilling to prevent or prosecute those who commit such abuses, the international community has a responsibility to scrutinise and act on the issue, and calls on the governments

of the world to back the creation of a United Nations commission of inquiry into human rights abuses in Burma.

*S4M-00598 Joan McAlpine: Scottish Studies Global Research Theme at Glasgow University —That the Parliament congratulates the College of Arts at the University of Glasgow for the launch of its Scottish Studies Global (SSG) research theme; welcomes its mission to bring Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland through an international research agenda linked to art, history, culture, literature, music, philosophy and medicine; understands that a remarkable £7.5 million of research income has been gained in these areas, including from flagship projects such as Editing Robert Burns for the 21st Century, the William Cullen project, Early Cinema in Scotland, Pantomime in Scotland, Scottish Philosophy and its influence on Early Modern Europe, the Digital Archive of Scottish Gaelic and others; further notes that in 2010 the college established the first Chair of Scottish Gaelic in the United Kingdom to work alongside established chairs in Scottish history and Scottish literature, and acknowledges the valuable contribution made by the SSG, through partnership, to improving opportunities for school students in Scotland to study their country and the significance of its culture, science and ideas in an international context.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Willie Coffey*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Chic Brodie*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*, Drew Smith*

*S4M-00597 Humza Yousaf: Glasgow’s Big Success—That the Parliament notes the success of 24 projects across Glasgow in securing grant funding totalling £905,515 from the Big Lottery Fund; considers that the many community and charitable groups and organisations in Glasgow carry out hugely valuable and important work; wishes all the projects awarded funding every success in taking forward their work, including the Centre for Human Ecology’s adult education courses in ecology and social sustainability as part of a community arts project; considers all those awarded grants to be very worthy causes, and looks forward to continuing support from the Big Lottery Fund for projects in Glasgow in future years.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Gil Paterson*, Jackie Baillie*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00596 Linda Fabiani: East Kilbride and District Engineering Group Training Association—That the Parliament congratulates the management board and all staff at East Kilbride and District Engineering Group Training Association in their 45th year of operation in East Kilbride, this being marked by the redevelopment of their centre for training and vocational learning in the town; notes that this expands the capability, capacity and flexibility of the group to meet the needs of individuals, employers and colleges in respect of apprenticeship training opportunities and work- related skills development programmes, particularly in the engineering and manufacturing industries; recognises the importance of such industries and quality training, and looks forward to many more years of successful training partnerships.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Drew Smith*, John Park*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Maureen Watt*, Margaret McCulloch*, Chic Brodie*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Humza Yousaf*

*S4M-00595 Aileen McLeod: South of Scotland Big Lottery Funding—That the Parliament congratulates the south of Scotland region for amassing £150,493 in Big Lottery Funding; notes that the projects awarded funding are as diverse as a swimming pool in Kirkcudbright, Machars Riding Club, the Armed Forces Day Waterfront Festival in Stranraer and Troqueer School playground; further notes that projects also received support from sportscotland and local authorities; acknowledges the difference that such funding can make to small and large community projects and thanks the Big Lottery Fund for supporting endeavours and events in the south of Scotland; looks forward to its continued support, and wishes the projects that have benefited the best of success.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Gil Paterson*, Richard Lyle*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, Maureen Watt*, Jean Urquhart*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00594 David Torrance: Busy Bee Nursery, Kirkcaldy—That the Parliament congratulates the Busy Bee Nursery in Kirkcaldy, which opened in August 2010, on being awarded “very good” grades in its first Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland inspection of 26 April 2011 for quality of care and support, environment, staffing, management and leadership, and on receiving a Bronze Award from the Eco-Schools programme on 14 July 2011; commends the nursery’s safe and welcoming environment and the work being done by children, parents and staff to reduce waste by collecting and re-using plastic, recycling paper, monitoring water usage and using rain catchers for indoor and outdoor plants and vegetables; further welcomes the nursery’s efforts to make children aware of litter, recycling points and composts in the local and wider community and congratulates it on its successful tomato plant sale to raise money for its own compost bin; appreciates the collective efforts of the nursery to improve recycling, energy conservation and awareness in the local community, and wishes it all the very best for its work in the future.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Roderick Campbell*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Mike MacKenzie*, Bill Walker*, Chic Brodie*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00593 Jamie Hepburn: 25th Anniversary of Burngreen Peace Garden, Kilsyth—That the Parliament notes that 13 September 2011 will mark the 25th anniversary of the dedication of Kilsyth’s Burngreen as a Peace Garden by Kilsyth’s Provost, Jim Pollock, and Madame Marie-Therese Pirolli, Mayor of Muelan, twin town to Kilsyth; notes that the Peace Garden was established in 1986 to mark the United Nations Year of Peace; considers that the Peace Garden remains a symbol of the enduring bond that exists between Kilsyth and Muelan and their shared commitment to international peace, and looks forward to the strengthening of these bonds in the years to come.

*S4M-00592 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, St Paul’s Primary School, Hamilton—That the Parliament congratulates St Paul’s Primary School, Hamilton, on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund; hopes that the natural play area that it will help fund will enhance pupils’ learning about the natural world, and is sure that the area will enrich children’s education for years to come.

*S4M-00591 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, Parkinson’s Self Help Group (North Lanarkshire)—That the Parliament congratulates Parkinson’s Self Help Group (North Lanarkshire) on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund; hopes that the extra office space rented with the funds will assist the group in its aim to provide services to more people, and thanks it for its work in providing support to Parkinson’s patients and their carers.

*S4M-00590 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park—That the Parliament congratulates Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund; wishes it well with its project, and considers that parks bring a positive impact on the health of the community.

*S4M-00589 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, St Edward’s Primary School, Airdrie—That the Parliament congratulates St Edward’s Primary School, Airdrie, on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund for its play area project and hopes that the play area will enhance learning and provide a solid base for an active lifestyle.

*S4M-00588 Richard Lyle: Big Lottery Fund, S’Kids Pre-School Centre, Shieldhill—That the Parliament congratulates S’Kids Pre-School Centre, Shieldhill, on receiving an award from the Big Lottery Fund for its garden project and hopes that the garden will enrich the children’s learning about the environment.

*S4M-00587 Siobhan McMahon: Big Lottery Fund Awards in Central Scotland— That the Parliament congratulates all those organisations in Central Scotland that recently received money from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that these organisations include St Edwards Primary School in Airdrie, for a new outdoor play area, Chapelhall and District Childminding Group, to fund an allotment and gardening project, and Larkhall and Stonehouse Childminding Group, for a new range of outdoor play equipment; further notes that all three projects meet the Awards for All "people and communities are healthier" outcome and are conducive to encouraging a healthier and more active lifestyle among young people; considers that these awards are particularly appropriate on the eve of the International Children’s Games, to be staged in North and South Lanarkshire throughout August 2011; believes that all of the organisations awarded funds make a valuable contribution to society, and welcomes the Big Lottery Fund’s commitment to investing in local communities throughout Scotland.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Helen Eadie*, Dennis Robertson*, Margaret McCulloch*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Neil Bibby*, Gil Paterson*, Jackie Baillie*, Mark Griffin*

*S4M-00586 John Mason: The Equal Marriage Debate—That the Parliament notes the current discussion about same-sex marriages and the Scottish Government’s forthcoming public consultation concerning equal marriage; further notes that, while

some in society approve of same-sex sexual relationships, others do not agree with them; desires that Scotland should be a pluralistic society where all minorities can live together in peace and mutual tolerance; believes that free speech is a fundamental right and that even when there is disagreement with another person’s views, that person has the right to express these views, and considers that no person or organisation should be forced to be involved in or to approve of same-sex marriages.

Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Bill Walker*, Dave Thompson*

S4M-00586.1 Patrick Harvie: The Equal Marriage Debate—As an amendment to motion S4M-00586 in the name of John Mason (The Equal Marriage Debate), leave out from “desires” to end and insert “considers that the balance between these views has changed substantially over recent decades, with the 2006 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey showing 53% in agreement with equal marriage and only 21% in disagreement, and a poll in 2010 showing 58% support with only 19% against; congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on the launch of its Love Equally campaign for equal marriage and civil partnership, a campaign that it voted to select after consulting over 42,000 young people across Scotland; believes that the Scottish Government is recognising this shift in public attitudes with its forthcoming consultation on equal marriage; considers that allowing same-sex marriage and mixed-sex civil partnerships would in no way undermine the rights and freedoms of those who do not wish to participate in them, and further believes that it would be both right and popular for secular and religious Scots alike to be free to reach their own view on the legal status that is right for their own relationship instead of being banned by law from having their relationships recognised on equal terms.” Supported by: James Dornan*, Sandra White*, Joe FitzPatrick*, George Adam*, Joan McAlpine*, John Finnie*, Mark McDonald*, Willie Rennie*, Jamie Hepburn*, Linda Fabiani*, Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Gil Paterson*, Aileen McLeod*, Drew Smith*, John Park*, Kevin Stewart*, Alison Johnstone* S4M-00586.2 Willie Rennie: The Equal Marriage Debate—As an amendment to motion S4M-00586 in the name of John Mason (The Equal Marriage Debate), leave out from “the Scottish Government’s” to end and insert “looks forward to the Scottish Government’s forthcoming public consultation concerning equal marriage; aspires for Scotland to be one of the most fair and equal places in the world; supports the extension of legal marriage to lesbian and gay couples, and believes that, while there would be no requirement on religious organisations, those religious denominations that wish to celebrate marriages for lesbian and gay people should be free to do so.” *S4M-00585 Kenneth Gibson: Independent Living in Scotland—That the Parliament commends the work and aims of the Independent Living in Scotland (ILiS) movement, led by disabled people for disabled people; supports the ILiS’s aim to strengthen and develop the independent living movement throughout Scotland and to support the involvement of disabled people in shaping the Scottish Government’s approach to independent living; applauds the efforts of ILiS in helping disabled people live the life that they wish to live, to make their own decisions, to work and study in an inclusive environment, to have an adequate income, to be accepted as full and active members of the community and to have access to quality services that are delivered effectively, and calls on the Scottish Government to continue to work with ILiS to help deliver for disabled people throughout Scotland.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Rob Gibson*, Jim Eadie*, Bill Walker*, George Adam*, Dennis Robertson*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Mary Fee*, Linda Fabiani*, John Mason*, Gil Paterson*

*S4M-00584 Stuart McMillan: World’s Biggest Week of Piping—That the Parliament welcomes what is considered to be the world’s biggest week of traditional music, held between 8 and 14 August 2011 in Glasgow; notes that tens of thousands of traditional music fans and 8,000 pipers, drummers and performers will descend on the city for Piping Live!, Glasgow’s International Piping Festival and the World Pipe Band Championships; further notes that the World Pipe Band Championships or ‘the Worlds’ have predominantly been held in Glasgow for around 70 years while Piping Live! is entering its 8th year and has established itself as one of the world’s top celebrations of Scottish culture, showcasing a diverse blend of traditional music; acknowledges the importance of these cultural events, and wishes the festival and all participants the very best.

Supported by: Linda Fabiani*

*S4M-00583 Jim Eadie: Ecas—That the Parliament congratulates Ecas, an Edinburgh-based charity, on the work that it has done for over a century to improve the lives of disabled people, including the provision of clubs, classes and grants; considers innovative its befriending and lunch buddies project, which provides support to isolated, physically disabled adults through trained volunteers who visit them in their own homes on a one-to-one basis, providing companionship and giving them the chance to access and participate in their community, and further congratulates Ecas on its work to raise the profile of the needs of disabled people, for example, by sponsoring the Happy to Help Award with Lothian Buses, which not only recognises the important work of the capital’s bus drivers in assisting disabled people, but also serves to encourage all residents and visitors to help each other to travel safely around the city.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Gil Paterson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Humza Yousaf*, Maureen Watt*, Chic Brodie*, Jean Urquhart*, Bob Doris*

*S4M-00582 Sarah Boyack: Good Luck to the Scottish Rugby Team—That the Parliament sends its best wishes to the national squad at Scottish Rugby ahead of the team’s pre-world cup games against Ireland and Italy in August 2011; welcomes the move by the BBC to televise both of these EMC test matches and considers that this will be a positive step toward filling in what it sees as the gaps in broadcast coverage of rugby in Scotland; further considers that, by broadcasting the matches on terrestrial television, Scotland will be promoted to a wider audience and that this will create a platform for greater Scottish sporting achievements, and encourages supporters to get behind the Scottish rugby team by watching the matches.

Supported by: John Pentland*, John Mason*, James Kelly*, Liam McArthur*, Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Christine Grahame*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Chic Brodie*, Joan McAlpine*, Mike MacKenzie*, Margaret McDougall*, Neil Bibby*, Humza Yousaf*, Drew Smith*, Richard Simpson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Mark

McDonald*, Bill Kidd*, Tavish Scott*, Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Claudia Beamish*, Mary Fee*, Linda Fabiani*, Gil Paterson*, Neil Findlay*

*S4M-00581 Mark McDonald: Aberdeen University Shinty Club 150th Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen University Shinty Club on celebrating its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary; notes that the club is recognised as shinty’s oldest constituted club; welcomes the decision by the Camanachd Association to hold the final of the 2011 Aberdein Considine Sutherland cup final between Kingussie and Kyles Athletic at King’s College pitches at the University of Aberdeen as part of the celebrations; further welcomes the outreach work by the Camanachd Association in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire schools to encourage more young people to take up the sport and hopes that this work will boost the profile of shinty across Scotland; congratulates Kingussie on its 6-1 victory; further notes that past and present players attended a celebration ceilidh and participated in the city of Aberdeen’s Tartan Day parade; also notes that a book celebrating the club’s history, Keeping the Camanachd Flag Flying: 150 Years of Aberdeen University Camanachd, compiled by Steven MacKenzie, has been published with all proceeds going to the club, and wishes Aberdeen University Shinty Club a long and successful competitive future.

Supported by: Sandra White*, Johann Lamont*, Rob Gibson*, Jim Eadie*, David Torrance*, Roderick Campbell*, Maureen Watt*, Dennis Robertson*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Bob Doris*, Drew Smith*, Murdo Fraser*, Nanette Milne*

*S4M-00580 Neil Bibby: Future of the Children’s Ward at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley—That the Parliament is deeply concerned at the proposal by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to close the inpatient paediatric ward at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and to relocate the service to Glasgow; considers that the service provided over many years by the hospital to babies and children to have been outstanding; believes that these services should be easily accessible to parents visiting their children; considers that the proposed change, along with the increase in travelling distance and what it sees as a lack of good public transport links, will reduce accessibility, and calls for the proposal to be withdrawn.

Supported by: John Pentland*, George Adam*, Drew Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Margaret McDougall*, Mary Fee*, Hanzala Malik*, Neil Findlay*

*S4M-00579 Graeme Dey: Angus College Student Representative Council Award Winners—That the Parliament congratulates Angus College Student Representative Council on securing a place among the winners in the Team Volunteering category, alongside groups from Forth Valley and Kilmarnock, of Scotland’s Colleges’ first ever Learning by Volunteering Awards; welcomes the work that the council has done in language translation for Eastern European students, organising multicultural events and holding a weekly sexual health and contraception drop-in clinic in partnership with the local NHS; commends it on its efforts to promote greater knowledge and a strong sense of community among the student population and throughout Angus, and wishes it the very best in its future voluntary endeavours. Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Margaret McDougall*, Mary Fee*, Hanzala Malik*, Kevin Stewart*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Keir*, Colin Beattie*, Dennis

Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Aileen McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Maureen Watt*, Mark McDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, Gil Paterson* *S4M-00578 Margaret McDougall: Scottish Defence League Protest in Irvine— That the Parliament wholly and completely condemns the Scottish Defence League and the protest that it chose to hold in Irvine town centre on 30 July 2011; considers this to be an affront to the vast majority of tolerant Scots who do not agree with the views of the Scottish Defence League; considers it to be a mark of disrespect to those who lost their lives in Norway, and calls on all political parties in the Parliament to unite against the Scottish Defence League and its views. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Liam McArthur*, Kevin Stewart*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Jackie Baillie*, John Finnie*, Bob Doris*, John Mason*, Marco Biagi*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Colin Keir*, Elaine Murray*, Kenneth Gibson*, Neil Bibby*, Humza Yousaf*, Margaret Burgess*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Linda Fabiani*, Neil Findlay* *S4M-00577 Graeme Dey: Congratulations to Carnoustie on Women’s Golf Open Success—That the Parliament considers that the Ricoh Women’s British Open, which took place in Carnoustie from 28 to 31 July 2011, was a resounding success; congratulates all those golfers taking part, including the eventual winner, Yani Tseng; applauds local and national stakeholders for ensuring that the event was so well organised, and looks forward to the return of the competition to Scotland in 2013, when St Andrews will be the venue. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, Roderick Campbell*, Kevin Stewart*, Nigel Don*, Joe FitzPatrick*, David McLetchie*, Jamie McGrigor*, Bob Doris*, Jenny Marra*, Colin Keir*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Aileen McLeod*, Jackson Carlaw*, Stuart McMillan*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Mark McDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Neil Bibby*, Gil Paterson*, Neil Findlay*, Mary Scanlon*

*S4M-00576 Kenneth Gibson: UK Government Must Include Scotland in High- speed Rail Plans—That the Parliament backs Scottish Chambers of Commerce in calling on the UK Government to show greater ambition in its infrastructure programme by ensuring that Scotland is included in plans to create a high-speed rail (HSR) link; understands that, under current proposals, HSR will link only Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London; believes that the inclusion of Scottish cities in HSR would help ensure Scotland’s future economic success by boosting investment, creating job opportunities and by making Scottish businesses more competitive and efficient; further believes that, as England is Scotland’s largest trading partner, it would be beneficial to both Scottish and English companies if an HSR existed between major Scottish and English cities, and, as such, calls on the UK Government to ensure that plans are put in place to bring HSR to Scotland. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Rob Gibson*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Willie Coffey*, Margaret Burgess*, John Finnie*, Margaret McDougall*, Bob Doris*, John Mason*, Marco Biagi*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Aileen McLeod*, Stuart McMillan*, Humza Yousaf*, Maureen Watt*, Richard Lyle*, Mark McDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Neil Bibby*, Linda Fabiani*, Gil Paterson*, Jean Urquhart*

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-00574 PPL Impose Charges on Scottish Charities (lodged on 29 July 2011) Bill Kidd*, Marco Biagi*, Dennis Robertson*, George Adam*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Colin Beattie*, Bob Doris*, Jamie Hepburn*, Richard Lyle*, Dave Thompson*, Linda Fabiani*, Gil Paterson*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00573 Power to Aggreko (lodged on 29 July 2011) David Torrance*, Mark Griffin*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*, Margaret McDougall*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Maxwell*, Hanzala Malik*, Gil Paterson*

S4M-00572 Improvements to Ayrshire Central Hospital (lodged on 29 July 2011) Bill Kidd*, Jim Eadie*, Dennis Robertson*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret McDougall*, Joan McAlpine*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Gil Paterson*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00571 Future Farmer Success (lodged on 28 July 2011) Kevin Stewart*, Maureen Watt*, Jean Urquhart*, Claudia Beamish*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00570 Recognising Excellence, Congratulations to Bellahouston Park - (lodged on 28 July 2011) John Pentland*, David Torrance*, Hanzala Malik*, Hugh Henry*, Claudia Beamish*, Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00569 Borders Forest Trust (lodged on 28 July 2011) Bill Kidd*, Marco Biagi*, Kevin Stewart*, Jean Urquhart*, Claudia Beamish*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stewart Maxwell*, Gil Paterson*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00568 Celebrating 30 Years of Ardgowan Hospice (lodged on 28 July 2011) Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Stewart Maxwell*, Gil Paterson*

S4M-00567 Tourism in Lanarkshire (lodged on 28 July 2011) John Pentland*, Michael McMahon*, Bill Kidd*, Mark Griffin*, Sarah Boyack*, Claudia Beamish*, Humza Yousaf*, Jamie Hepburn*, Kenneth Gibson*, Linda Fabiani*, Neil Findlay*

S4M-00566 Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, The Best in the West (lodged on 28 July 2011) Claudia Beamish*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00565 My Greener Glasgow Exhibition (lodged on 27 July 2011) Bill Kidd*, Jim Eadie*, Kevin Stewart*, Jean Urquhart*, Humza Yousaf*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*

S4M-00564 The Daily Mail’s Ongoing Battle Against Disabled People (lodged on 27 July 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00563 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Driving Economic Growth (lodged on 27 July 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Gil Paterson*

S4M-00562 Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park (lodged on 26 July 2011) Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Paul Wheelhouse*, Jean Urquhart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Colin Beattie*, Richard Lyle*, Mark McDonald*, Gil Paterson*, Joan McAlpine*, Stewart Maxwell*, Humza Yousaf*

S4M-00561 Edinburgh Parks Take 20 Green Flags (lodged on 27 July 2011) Marco Biagi*, Jean Urquhart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Gil Paterson*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00560 Edinburgh Pipe Band Championships (lodged on 27 July 2011) Jean Urquhart*, Jamie Hepburn*, Gil Paterson*, Stewart Maxwell*

S4M-00559 Arbroath Seafront Spectacular (lodged on 25 July 2011) Rhoda Grant*, Jamie Hepburn*

S4M-00558 Paisley Pipe Band Championship (lodged on 25 July 2011) Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*

S4M-00557 Scottish Rugby Sevens (lodged on 25 July 2011) Elaine Murray*, Rhoda Grant*, Jamie Hepburn*, Gil Paterson*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-00556 Condolences to the People of Norway (lodged on 25 July 2011) Rhoda Grant*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stewart Maxwell*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-00555 All the Best to Aberdeen Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Wall Walkers (lodged on 25 July 2011) Bill Kidd*, Jean Urquhart*, Rob Gibson*, Marco Biagi*, Jamie Hepburn*, Jim Eadie*, Gil Paterson*, Humza Yousaf*

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

S4M-00550 WUKF 3rd European Seniors and Veterans Karate Championship - (lodged on 22 July 2011) Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-00549 Moonlight Tandoori Restaurant Success in Tiffin Cup (lodged on 22 July 2011) Jim Eadie*

S4M-00548 Aberdeen Toastmasters’ Fifth Birthday (lodged on 22 July 2011) Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-00546 Anti-Slavery Day (lodged on 21 July 2011) Kenneth Gibson*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-00543 Price Reduction for Rural Broadband Customers (lodged on 20 July 2011) Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-00542 Barnardo’s Scotland Wins Award (lodged on 20 July 2011) Joe FitzPatrick*, Alison McInnes*

S4M-00539 Young Carers Festival (lodged on 19 July 2011) Alison McInnes*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-00537 Third Anniversary of Iran’s Seven Imprisoned Baha’i Leaders - (lodged on 18 July 2011) Elaine Murray*, Gil Paterson*, Linda Fabiani*,

S4M-00535 Feet for Life (lodged on 18 July 2011) Alison McInnes*, Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-00528 Closure of Fife Ness Coastguard Station (lodged on 15 July 2011) Jim Eadie*

S4M-00525 East Kilbride Yamakai Karate Club 25th Anniversary (lodged on 14 July 2011) Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-00519 Happy 63rd Birthday, NHS (lodged on 14 July 2011) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-00516 Tall Ships Race 2011 (lodged on 13 July 2011) Elaine Murray*

S4M-00512 Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s Link Up Project (lodged on 13 July 2011) Kenneth Gibson*

S4M-00511 Continuation of Cheques (lodged on 13 July 2011) Jim Eadie*

S4M-00507 Durham Miners’ Gala Day (lodged on 13 July 2011) Jim Eadie*

S4M-00490 Big Lottery Fund Supports West of Scotland Communities (lodged on 07 July 2011) Margaret McDougall*

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

S4M-00487 Paisley Welcomes Investment in Tennis (lodged on 07 July 2011) Maureen Watt*

S4M-00470 Cut VAT on Housing Improvements (lodged on 04 July 2011) Roderick Campbell*, Willie Coffey*, John Finnie*, Mike MacKenzie*

S4M-00459 Scotland for Syria (lodged on 30 June 2011) Margaret McDougall*, Angus MacDonald*

S4M-00453 Supporting Supporters Direct (lodged on 29 June 2011) Siobhan McMahon*, Tavish Scott*, Jackson Carlaw*, Graeme Dey*, Hugh Henry*

S4M-00452 Inverness to Amsterdam Air Link (lodged on 29 June 2011) Angus MacDonald*

S4M-00450 Barnardo’s Scotland, Cut Them Free, Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation in Scotland (lodged on 29 June 2011) Margaret McDougall*

S4M-00426 Mobilise for DLA (lodged on 27 June 2011) Aileen McLeod*, Sarah Boyack*

S4M-00335 Scottish Sea Kayaking, Tour of a Lifetime (lodged on 16 June 2011) Maureen Watt*

S4M-00332 The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (lodged on 16 June 2011) Margaret Burgess*

S4M-00313 Support the Votes at 16 Coalition (lodged on 15 June 2011) Willie Rennie*

S4M-00227 Emergency Lifesaving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Schools (lodged on 07 June 2011) Kevin Stewart*

S4M-00148 Supporting Jubilee Scotland’s Call for Debt Arbitration (lodged on 31 May 2011) Angus MacDonald*, Willie Rennie*, Jim Eadie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Margaret Burgess*

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

Business Bulletin: Monday 8 August 2011 Section H – New Documents