That the Parliament deplores the reported threat to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ name as part of the Ministry of Defence's basing review; acknowledges the heritage and tradition of the former Scottish regiments and what it sees as the affection that the Argylls has particularly enjoyed in its traditional recruiting area, including the communities of Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire; believes that, if the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ identity is lost or further compromised, it would end generations of a geographical link with these communities and will further depress recruitment; recalls the commitment made that the "golden thread" of regimental names and traditions would be maintained and is greatly concerned that this commitment can apparently be so casually discarded, and believes that the UK Government should abandon any plans to further compromise the identity of the Scottish battalions and instead build on what is considered the fantastic community connections of Scotland’s army units.
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That the Parliament deplores the reported threat to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ name as part of the Ministry of Defence's basing review; acknowledges the heritage and tradition of the former Scottish regiments and what it sees as the affection that the Argylls has particularly enjoyed in its traditional recruiting area, including the communities of Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire; believes that, if the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ identity is lost or further compromised, it would end generations of a geographical link with these communities and will further depress recruitment; recalls the commitment made that the "golden thread" of regimental names and traditions would be maintained and is greatly concerned that this commitment can apparently be so casually discarded, and believes that the UK Government should abandon any plans to further compromise the identity of the Scottish battalions and instead build on what is considered the fantastic community connections of Scotland’s army units.
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That the Parliament congratulates Burrelton Rovers Amateur Football Club on winning the Scottish Amateur Football Association North of Tay Cup; notes that the club has provided amateur footballing opportunities in East Perthshire for almost 85 years, and recognises the commitment of the players, coaching staff and committee members in what it believes to be a successful season for the club.
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That the Parliament congratulates Burrelton Rovers Amateur Football Club on winning the Scottish Amateur Football Association North of Tay Cup; notes that the club has provided amateur footballing opportunities in East Perthshire for almost 85 years, and recognises the commitment of the players, coaching staff and committee members in what it believes to be a successful season for the club.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Mark McDonald, Gordon MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scotch Whisky Association and its member companies for what it considers the extensive work conducted around the globe to protect Scotch Whisky from fakes and frauds; welcomes the fact that the Scotch Whisky geographical indication has been given legal protection around the world; is astounded by the number of unscrupulous organisations that claim false links to Scotland and feed off Scotch Whisky’s success and renowned quality; considers that the zero tolerance approach to fakes taken by the Scotch Whisky Association and its member companies is essential to protect Scotch Whisky, and considers that Scotch Whisky is integral to local employment and the national economy and that every bottle of fake Scotch Whisky sold is, therefore, a loss to Scotland and its people.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scotch Whisky Association and its member companies for what it considers the extensive work conducted around the globe to protect Scotch Whisky from fakes and frauds; welcomes the fact that the Scotch Whisky geographical indication has been given legal protection around the world; is astounded by the number of unscrupulous organisations that claim false links to Scotland and feed off Scotch Whisky’s success and renowned quality; considers that the zero tolerance approach to fakes taken by the Scotch Whisky Association and its member companies is essential to protect Scotch Whisky, and considers that Scotch Whisky is integral to local employment and the national economy and that every bottle of fake Scotch Whisky sold is, therefore, a loss to Scotland and its people.
Supported by: Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Linda Fabiani, Christine Grahame, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Aileen McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Liam McArthur, John Park, David Stewart, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Gordon MacDonald, Graeme Pearson, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament deplores the reported threat to the Black Watch name as part of the MOD basing review; acknowledges the heritage and tradition of the former Scottish regiments and the affection that the Black Watch has particularly enjoyed from its recruiting area among the communities of Tayside and Fife; believes that, if the Black Watch identity is lost or further compromised, it would end generations of a geographical link with these communities, and will further depress recruitment; recalls the commitment made that the "golden thread" of regimental names and traditions would be maintained and is greatly concerned that this commitment can apparently be so casually discarded, and believes that the UK Government should abandon any plans to further compromise the identity of the Scottish battalions and instead build on what is considered the fantastic community connections of Scotland’s army units.
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That the Parliament deplores the reported threat to the Black Watch name as part of the MOD basing review; acknowledges the heritage and tradition of the former Scottish regiments and the affection that the Black Watch has particularly enjoyed from its recruiting area among the communities of Tayside and Fife; believes that, if the Black Watch identity is lost or further compromised, it would end generations of a geographical link with these communities, and will further depress recruitment; recalls the commitment made that the "golden thread" of regimental names and traditions would be maintained and is greatly concerned that this commitment can apparently be so casually discarded, and believes that the UK Government should abandon any plans to further compromise the identity of the Scottish battalions and instead build on what is considered the fantastic community connections of Scotland’s army units.
Supported by: John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Joe FitzPatrick, Christina McKelvie, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame
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That the Parliament congratulates the Comrie Development Trust on securing funding for its New Carbon Challenge through the ninth round of grants from the Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund; notes that the organisation will be attempting to change behaviour at a local level through what it considers three exciting new projects in which young people in the village will be invited to attend a two-day action-packed event to gauge their attitudes to climate change and create their own carbon action plan, householders will be invited to take part in a three-year behaviour-change study to assess barriers to change and how to overcome them and all residents in Comrie will have access to a dedicated energy advisor who will provide energy audits and promote a solar thermal and PV bulk-purchasing scheme; recognises that all three projects are geared toward finding local solutions to climate change and reducing the carbon footprint of the village, and believes that communities such as Comrie are in the vanguard of delivering the local action and changes in attitudes that are considered absolutely essential in tackling climate change.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Comrie Development Trust on securing funding for its New Carbon Challenge through the ninth round of grants from the Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund; notes that the organisation will be attempting to change behaviour at a local level through what it considers three exciting new projects in which young people in the village will be invited to attend a two-day action-packed event to gauge their attitudes to climate change and create their own carbon action plan, householders will be invited to take part in a three-year behaviour-change study to assess barriers to change and how to overcome them and all residents in Comrie will have access to a dedicated energy advisor who will provide energy audits and promote a solar thermal and PV bulk-purchasing scheme; recognises that all three projects are geared toward finding local solutions to climate change and reducing the carbon footprint of the village, and believes that communities such as Comrie are in the vanguard of delivering the local action and changes in attitudes that are considered absolutely essential in tackling climate change.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Gordon MacDonald, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates the "Fair City" of Perth on regaining official city status; welcomes the last-minute decision that there should be more than one winner in the Diamond Jubilee Civic Honours competition; recognises the importance to Perth’s case of the support received from across Scottish society including the First Minister and the leaders of all of Scotland’s major political parties; congratulates all those involved in a long and successful campaign, and further extends its congratulations to Chelmsford and St Asaph, which are also named as cities and to Armagh on being awarded a Lord Mayoralty.
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That the Parliament congratulates the "Fair City" of Perth on regaining official city status; welcomes the last-minute decision that there should be more than one winner in the Diamond Jubilee Civic Honours competition; recognises the importance to Perth’s case of the support received from across Scottish society including the First Minister and the leaders of all of Scotland’s major political parties; congratulates all those involved in a long and successful campaign, and further extends its congratulations to Chelmsford and St Asaph, which are also named as cities and to Armagh on being awarded a Lord Mayoralty.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Mark McDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Liz Smith, Joe FitzPatrick, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Murdo Fraser, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament is disappointed at the decision announced by AgustaWestland to relocate all of its Lynx and Sea King helicopter component maintenance and repair work, which is currently being carried out by Vector Aerospace in Almondbank, to its own facility in Yeovil, Somerset; understands that this decision will see up to 80 employees at Almondbank having to relocate to Yeovil or accept redundancy; further understands that an additional 30 voluntary redundancies are being sought by Vector; queries the rationale behind AgustaWestland’s decision, given that Sea King and Lynx helicopters are due to be withdrawn from service in 2014 and 2016 respectively; is concerned that defence cuts being imposed by the UK Government are impacting on strategic decisions made by companies working in the defence field resulting in decisions such as this; regrets the loss in both jobs and skills that this will mean for Perthshire and for Scotland; recognises that both companies have emphasised that the decision to relocate the work is in no way a reflection on the performance of the workforce at Almondbank or the quality or value for money of the work delivered by Vector Aerospace; regrets the timing of the decision so near to Christmas, and hopes that Vector can successfully grow the remainder of the business to counteract the impact of the loss of these contracts.
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That the Parliament is disappointed at the decision announced by AgustaWestland to relocate all of its Lynx and Sea King helicopter component maintenance and repair work, which is currently being carried out by Vector Aerospace in Almondbank, to its own facility in Yeovil, Somerset; understands that this decision will see up to 80 employees at Almondbank having to relocate to Yeovil or accept redundancy; further understands that an additional 30 voluntary redundancies are being sought by Vector; queries the rationale behind AgustaWestland’s decision, given that Sea King and Lynx helicopters are due to be withdrawn from service in 2014 and 2016 respectively; is concerned that defence cuts being imposed by the UK Government are impacting on strategic decisions made by companies working in the defence field resulting in decisions such as this; regrets the loss in both jobs and skills that this will mean for Perthshire and for Scotland; recognises that both companies have emphasised that the decision to relocate the work is in no way a reflection on the performance of the workforce at Almondbank or the quality or value for money of the work delivered by Vector Aerospace; regrets the timing of the decision so near to Christmas, and hopes that Vector can successfully grow the remainder of the business to counteract the impact of the loss of these contracts.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, George Adam, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Christina McKelvie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Loch Tummel Sailing Club member Jim Hartshorne of Bankfoot on his recent success at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) annual awards, at which he won the Community Lifetime Commitment award; recognises the hard work and commitment of all involved in sailing in Scotland, and congratulates RYA Scotland on what it considers the great work that it does in promoting the sport in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Loch Tummel Sailing Club member Jim Hartshorne of Bankfoot on his recent success at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) annual awards, at which he won the Community Lifetime Commitment award; recognises the hard work and commitment of all involved in sailing in Scotland, and congratulates RYA Scotland on what it considers the great work that it does in promoting the sport in Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament expresses its deep concern at the long-standing hazard of radioactive contamination of an area of foreshore at Dalgety Bay, which it understands is a consequence of the closure of Donibristle Airfield in 1959 and the subsequent dumping and burning of aircraft dials and other materials containing radium; is further concerned that finds of radioactive material have accelerated in recent months; welcomes SEPA’s increased levels of investigation and monitoring, its handling of the current situation and the information it has given to the wider community, but is concerned that no positive course of action to remedy this unacceptable position appears to have been suggested or implemented by the UK Government, with whom it considers responsibility lies.
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That the Parliament expresses its deep concern at the long-standing hazard of radioactive contamination of an area of foreshore at Dalgety Bay, which it understands is a consequence of the closure of Donibristle Airfield in 1959 and the subsequent dumping and burning of aircraft dials and other materials containing radium; is further concerned that finds of radioactive material have accelerated in recent months; welcomes SEPA’s increased levels of investigation and monitoring, its handling of the current situation and the information it has given to the wider community, but is concerned that no positive course of action to remedy this unacceptable position appears to have been suggested or implemented by the UK Government, with whom it considers responsibility lies.
Supported by: John Mason, Marco Biagi, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Joe FitzPatrick, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Linda Fabiani, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame
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That the Parliament congratulates Fife Council's education service on its achievement of a European Foundation of Quality Management 5-star (Gold) Level award; appreciates the journey toward excellence that it considers the service in Fife has travelled since 2007; recognises the work done across the service and in Fife schools to improve the quality of education, and believes that this has helped to secure both this 5-star award and the recognition of Fife as the most improved education authority in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Fife Council's education service on its achievement of a European Foundation of Quality Management 5-star (Gold) Level award; appreciates the journey toward excellence that it considers the service in Fife has travelled since 2007; recognises the work done across the service and in Fife schools to improve the quality of education, and believes that this has helped to secure both this 5-star award and the recognition of Fife as the most improved education authority in Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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