That the Parliament welcomes the report produced by Forestry Commission Scotland, which, it understands, shows that Galloway’s Dark Sky Park, the first in the UK, has boosted tourism figures across Dumfries and Galloway in the traditional off-season; notes that the Dark Park status was awarded to part of Galloway’s Forest Park in 2009, which has seen visitor numbers rise between October and March, stargazing season; further understands that the reported increase in income for the locality is over £40,000 for this period, with many hotels running specialist stargazing weekends, and that there has been a year-on-year increase in uptake; acknowledges that the International Dark Sky Association has established an award with the aim of reducing light pollution, conserving energy and looking after nature and with the goals of stopping the adverse effects of light pollution, raising awareness about light pollution, its adverse effects and its solutions, and to educate people about the values of quality outdoor lighting, and looks forward to an increasing number of stargazers visiting the Dark Sky Park to boost Galloway’s economy in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report produced by Forestry Commission Scotland, which, it understands, shows that Galloway’s Dark Sky Park, the first in the UK, has boosted tourism figures across Dumfries and Galloway in the traditional off-season; notes that the Dark Park status was awarded to part of Galloway’s Forest Park in 2009, which has seen visitor numbers rise between October and March, stargazing season; further understands that the reported increase in income for the locality is over £40,000 for this period, with many hotels running specialist stargazing weekends, and that there has been a year-on-year increase in uptake; acknowledges that the International Dark Sky Association has established an award with the aim of reducing light pollution, conserving energy and looking after nature and with the goals of stopping the adverse effects of light pollution, raising awareness about light pollution, its adverse effects and its solutions, and to educate people about the values of quality outdoor lighting, and looks forward to an increasing number of stargazers visiting the Dark Sky Park to boost Galloway’s economy in the future.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Willie Coffey, Joe FitzPatrick, David Stewart, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Gil Paterson, Alex Fergusson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament congratulates Galloway and West Dumfries Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MYSPs) on being shortlisted for the Up and Coming Politician Award in the Scottish Variety Awards, run by Radio Clyde and The Herald newspaper; acknowledges that Caitlin McDowell from Glenluce was nominated for her work as an MSYP, which included producing a survey that was sent to around 700 school pupils on what they thought about drugs education; notes that Caitlin is now working with leading drugs experts in the region to try and improve drug education programmes in schools; further notes that James Smith from Gatehouse was nominated for a range of work including campaigning to have public transport costs for young people reduced and promoting the roles of MSYPs through newspaper articles and meeting with community councils and civic leaders; highlights that voting is taking place at www.clyde1.com/sva, and wishes Caitlin and James the best with their future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Galloway and West Dumfries Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MYSPs) on being shortlisted for the Up and Coming Politician Award in the Scottish Variety Awards, run by Radio Clyde and The Herald newspaper; acknowledges that Caitlin McDowell from Glenluce was nominated for her work as an MSYP, which included producing a survey that was sent to around 700 school pupils on what they thought about drugs education; notes that Caitlin is now working with leading drugs experts in the region to try and improve drug education programmes in schools; further notes that James Smith from Gatehouse was nominated for a range of work including campaigning to have public transport costs for young people reduced and promoting the roles of MSYPs through newspaper articles and meeting with community councils and civic leaders; highlights that voting is taking place at www.clyde1.com/sva, and wishes Caitlin and James the best with their future.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates the towns of Wigtown and Creetown in the South West of Scotland on their Creative Place Awards; notes that the awards recognise the cultural life of communities across Scotland and are part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012; further notes that Wigtown, "Scotland's Book Town", received £50,000 in the category for places with fewer than 2,500 residents, which will allow what it considers the hugely popular and successful book festival to be developed into a year-round programme including a residential creative writing course and a high profile Wigtown Lecture; acknowledges that Creetown received a special award created by the judges who were impressed with the long-standing creative programme involving the whole community; further acknowledges the winners in other categories, such as West Kilbride, St Andrews and Huntly; considers that the awards demonstrate Scotland's exceptional cultural heritage, from north to south and east to west, and welcomes the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 to highlight this.
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That the Parliament congratulates the towns of Wigtown and Creetown in the South West of Scotland on their Creative Place Awards; notes that the awards recognise the cultural life of communities across Scotland and are part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012; further notes that Wigtown, "Scotland's Book Town", received £50,000 in the category for places with fewer than 2,500 residents, which will allow what it considers the hugely popular and successful book festival to be developed into a year-round programme including a residential creative writing course and a high profile Wigtown Lecture; acknowledges that Creetown received a special award created by the judges who were impressed with the long-standing creative programme involving the whole community; further acknowledges the winners in other categories, such as West Kilbride, St Andrews and Huntly; considers that the awards demonstrate Scotland's exceptional cultural heritage, from north to south and east to west, and welcomes the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 to highlight this.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Jim Eadie, David Torrance, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Jim Hume, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Chic Brodie, Alex Fergusson, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on its Science on a Plate initiative, which it understands is Scotland’s first festival of science and food, with assistance from a Science Engagement Grant from the Scottish Government; notes that Science on a Plate runs from January until April 2012, with events ranging from a hands-on experience at the market stalls, a science kitchen and chef competitions as well as demonstrations from some of Scotland’s top chefs; understands that the initiative brings together Scotland’s finest chefs and food experts with scientists from the country’s six leading agricultural and nutritional research institutes; further notes that the James Hutton Institute, Marine Scotland, the Moredun Institute, the Rowett Institute and the Scottish Agriculture College are all working together to promote dialogue around issues relating to food, health and science; wishes the festival success, and welcomes the partnership-working that this opportunity has afforded the science and food industries.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on its Science on a Plate initiative, which it understands is Scotland’s first festival of science and food, with assistance from a Science Engagement Grant from the Scottish Government; notes that Science on a Plate runs from January until April 2012, with events ranging from a hands-on experience at the market stalls, a science kitchen and chef competitions as well as demonstrations from some of Scotland’s top chefs; understands that the initiative brings together Scotland’s finest chefs and food experts with scientists from the country’s six leading agricultural and nutritional research institutes; further notes that the James Hutton Institute, Marine Scotland, the Moredun Institute, the Rowett Institute and the Scottish Agriculture College are all working together to promote dialogue around issues relating to food, health and science; wishes the festival success, and welcomes the partnership-working that this opportunity has afforded the science and food industries.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Crossmichael Drama Club, which has made it through to the final of the Sky Arts programme, Stagestruck, with its Scots version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; notes that Miriam Margolyes, Quentin Letts and Bill Kenwright were on the judging panel that selected the club, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011 and is a regular feature on the amateur dramatic circuit, having previously won through to 30 divisional finals, 15 Scottish finals and one British final in the Scottish Community Drama Association Festivals; further notes that the club comprises less than a dozen members from around the Castle Douglas area, including two retired farmers, a fibreglass laminator and a hitch-hiking modern languages teacher; further congratulates the club on its use of the Scots language in an interpretation of such a well-established play, and wishes the club the best of success in the final and for their future on the amateur dramatic festival circuit.
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That the Parliament congratulates Crossmichael Drama Club, which has made it through to the final of the Sky Arts programme, Stagestruck, with its Scots version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; notes that Miriam Margolyes, Quentin Letts and Bill Kenwright were on the judging panel that selected the club, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011 and is a regular feature on the amateur dramatic circuit, having previously won through to 30 divisional finals, 15 Scottish finals and one British final in the Scottish Community Drama Association Festivals; further notes that the club comprises less than a dozen members from around the Castle Douglas area, including two retired farmers, a fibreglass laminator and a hitch-hiking modern languages teacher; further congratulates the club on its use of the Scots language in an interpretation of such a well-established play, and wishes the club the best of success in the final and for their future on the amateur dramatic festival circuit.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the expansion of CIFAL Scotland from Moray to Edinburgh; understands that CIFAL Scotland is the only UN-affiliated sustainability centre in northern Europe and has worked successfully with the public and private sector to advance the green growth agenda in Scotland; supports CIFAL Scotland's ambition to make Scotland a powerful voice on the environment, capable of global influence; welcomes the launch of CIFAL's latest campaign, Green Dreams around the World, which gives a voice to men, women and children across the globe who support sustainable development; would welcome widespread support for this campaign and a record of people's hopes for the future ahead of what it considers this year's landmark Rio+20 summit, due to take place in June; believes that the original Rio Summit in 1992 was a milestone even in terms of understanding climate change, and, twenty years on, and looks forward to the outcomes of Rio+20.
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That the Parliament welcomes the expansion of CIFAL Scotland from Moray to Edinburgh; understands that CIFAL Scotland is the only UN-affiliated sustainability centre in northern Europe and has worked successfully with the public and private sector to advance the green growth agenda in Scotland; supports CIFAL Scotland's ambition to make Scotland a powerful voice on the environment, capable of global influence; welcomes the launch of CIFAL's latest campaign, Green Dreams around the World, which gives a voice to men, women and children across the globe who support sustainable development; would welcome widespread support for this campaign and a record of people's hopes for the future ahead of what it considers this year's landmark Rio+20 summit, due to take place in June; believes that the original Rio Summit in 1992 was a milestone even in terms of understanding climate change, and, twenty years on, and looks forward to the outcomes of Rio+20.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Jamie Hepburn, Christina McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, David Stewart, Joe FitzPatrick, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, John Mason
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish women’s curling team on becoming European champions following its 8-2 victory over Sweden after eight ends in the final in Moscow; notes that South Scotland was well represented on the team, with Vicki Adams from Stranraer and Anna Sloan from Lockerbie both playing in the final with Stranraer's Kay Adams acting as alternate; recognises also the other team members, Claire Hamilton and skip Eve Muirhead; congratulates Eve Muirhead on her successful stint leading her team through what it believes was a challenging competition; acknowledges that this is the first time that the Scottish women's team have won a European championship since 1975; wishes the team and all players the best of success in the future, and congratulates the players on what it considers their role in reinvigorating women’s curling in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish women’s curling team on becoming European champions following its 8-2 victory over Sweden after eight ends in the final in Moscow; notes that South Scotland was well represented on the team, with Vicki Adams from Stranraer and Anna Sloan from Lockerbie both playing in the final with Stranraer's Kay Adams acting as alternate; recognises also the other team members, Claire Hamilton and skip Eve Muirhead; congratulates Eve Muirhead on her successful stint leading her team through what it believes was a challenging competition; acknowledges that this is the first time that the Scottish women's team have won a European championship since 1975; wishes the team and all players the best of success in the future, and congratulates the players on what it considers their role in reinvigorating women’s curling in Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Dumfries and Galloway businessman Bill Johnstone on achieving the healthyliving award after successfully adapting his roadside catering van menu to meet the relevant criteria; notes that Mr Johnstone has operated his mobile snack bar for 15 years and is a firm fixture for many drivers travelling on the A75, including long-distance lorry drivers; further notes that the new, healthier menu now includes healthy cereals, porridge, low-fat produce and salads, and acknowledges that Mr Johnstone and BJ’s snack bar is the only independent outside caterer in Dumfries and Galloway to receive a healthyliving award, which aims to assist businesses offer healthier food in order to improve diets and achieve a healthier Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dumfries and Galloway businessman Bill Johnstone on achieving the healthyliving award after successfully adapting his roadside catering van menu to meet the relevant criteria; notes that Mr Johnstone has operated his mobile snack bar for 15 years and is a firm fixture for many drivers travelling on the A75, including long-distance lorry drivers; further notes that the new, healthier menu now includes healthy cereals, porridge, low-fat produce and salads, and acknowledges that Mr Johnstone and BJ’s snack bar is the only independent outside caterer in Dumfries and Galloway to receive a healthyliving award, which aims to assist businesses offer healthier food in order to improve diets and achieve a healthier Scotland.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament notes the manifesto statement of the Scottish Youth Parliament, which calls for greater investment in public transport to help to ensure that young people, particularly in rural areas such as Dumfries and Galloway, are less dependent on cars; notes that the proposal was supported by 85% of the 42,804 responses to the youth parliament’s recent consultation with Scotland's young people; further notes that young people are asked to pay the full fare on public transport from the age of 16, but that they must wait until they are 21 before being entitled to the full national minimum wage; acknowledges that the high cost of return bus tickets in some rural areas can exceed two hours’ worth of pay for persons aged 16 and 17, and acknowledges the call for the extension of the Young Persons' Concessionary Travel Scheme to cover return rail journeys as well as single rail journeys.
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That the Parliament notes the manifesto statement of the Scottish Youth Parliament, which calls for greater investment in public transport to help to ensure that young people, particularly in rural areas such as Dumfries and Galloway, are less dependent on cars; notes that the proposal was supported by 85% of the 42,804 responses to the youth parliament’s recent consultation with Scotland's young people; further notes that young people are asked to pay the full fare on public transport from the age of 16, but that they must wait until they are 21 before being entitled to the full national minimum wage; acknowledges that the high cost of return bus tickets in some rural areas can exceed two hours’ worth of pay for persons aged 16 and 17, and acknowledges the call for the extension of the Young Persons' Concessionary Travel Scheme to cover return rail journeys as well as single rail journeys.
Supported by: Marco Biagi, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Mary Fee, Jenny Marra, Mark McDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Margaret McDougall, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Adam Ingram, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01061 in the name of Claudia Beamish (Supporting Stranraer after Stena), leave out from “Cairnryan” to end and insert “Old House Point; considers that this £200 million investment by Stena preserves its presence and very significant contribution to the local economy; understands that Stena has used innovative construction techniques to minimise waste from the project; welcomes Dumfries and Galloway Council’s approval yesterday of the Stranraer Waterfront Masterplan as supplementary planning guidance; notes the investment of £790,000 from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Regeneration Fund in Castle Square in Stranraer, along with £74,000 from Historic Scotland for the conservation of the Castle of St John; further notes that the Loch Ryan ports have national planning status under the National Planning Framework for Scotland 2; considers the Scottish Government’s investment in seven completed upgrade projects on the A75 and A77 a marked improvement on what it considers successive Labour administrations' lacklustre performance; considers that the Dunragit bypass was among those schemes delayed for years by Labour and is further delayed only by the UK Government’s 37% cut to Scotland’s capital budget, and congratulates the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth for the public guarantee of support for the Stranraer-Ayr rail line that he made at the Scottish Cabinet’s summer visit to Stranraer."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01061 in the name of Claudia Beamish (Supporting Stranraer after Stena), leave out from “Cairnryan” to end and insert “Old House Point; considers that this £200 million investment by Stena preserves its presence and very significant contribution to the local economy; understands that Stena has used innovative construction techniques to minimise waste from the project; welcomes Dumfries and Galloway Council’s approval yesterday of the Stranraer Waterfront Masterplan as supplementary planning guidance; notes the investment of £790,000 from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Regeneration Fund in Castle Square in Stranraer, along with £74,000 from Historic Scotland for the conservation of the Castle of St John; further notes that the Loch Ryan ports have national planning status under the National Planning Framework for Scotland 2; considers the Scottish Government’s investment in seven completed upgrade projects on the A75 and A77 a marked improvement on what it considers successive Labour administrations' lacklustre performance; considers that the Dunragit bypass was among those schemes delayed for years by Labour and is further delayed only by the UK Government’s 37% cut to Scotland’s capital budget, and congratulates the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth for the public guarantee of support for the Stranraer-Ayr rail line that he made at the Scottish Cabinet’s summer visit to Stranraer."
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance
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