That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded the internationally recognised Carbon Trust Standard certification; understands that NHS Lanarkshire is the first NHS board in Scotland to obtain this award, and welcomes awards such as this to encourage more organisations to move towards a low-carbon future through carbon reduction and energy saving strategies.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded the internationally recognised Carbon Trust Standard certification; understands that NHS Lanarkshire is the first NHS board in Scotland to obtain this award, and welcomes awards such as this to encourage more organisations to move towards a low-carbon future through carbon reduction and energy saving strategies.
Supported by: David Torrance, Margaret McCulloch, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Christina McKelvie, John Pentland, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Paul Wheelhouse, Margaret McDougall, Jim Hume, James Kelly, Malcolm Chisholm, Rhoda Grant, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Elaine Murray
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That the Parliament notes with concern the announcement by Heriot-Watt University that it will cut 25% of the workforce in its School of Textiles and Design; understands that the 1998 merger of the Scottish College of Textiles and Heriot-Watt University enabled the school to grow and to build up higher education provision in the Scottish Borders; considers that this cut will reduce jobs in Galashiels in a sector that is crucial for the local economy; appreciates the economic challenges facing universities; however, calls on the university to reconsider these cuts, given the increase in budgets for higher education and the importance of the school to the local economy, and commends the University and College Union campaign against these cuts.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the announcement by Heriot-Watt University that it will cut 25% of the workforce in its School of Textiles and Design; understands that the 1998 merger of the Scottish College of Textiles and Heriot-Watt University enabled the school to grow and to build up higher education provision in the Scottish Borders; considers that this cut will reduce jobs in Galashiels in a sector that is crucial for the local economy; appreciates the economic challenges facing universities; however, calls on the university to reconsider these cuts, given the increase in budgets for higher education and the importance of the school to the local economy, and commends the University and College Union campaign against these cuts.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Sarah Boyack, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Murray, Christine Grahame, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Simpson, Jim Hume, David Stewart, Margaret McDougall, Claire Baker, Aileen McLeod, John Pentland, Jenny Marra, Paul Wheelhouse, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Drew Smith
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That the Parliament welcomes the report by the Commission on Women Offenders led by Dame Elish Angiolini QC; commends its ambition to reduce the number of women reoffending and going to prison; notes that the female prison population in Scotland has doubled in the last 10 years; calls on all parties to work together to find solutions based on the recommendations in the report covering service redesign, alternatives to prosecution, alternatives to remand, sentencing, prisons, community reintegration and structures and delivery of the service; further notes that, while a custodial sentence will be the only suitable response to some criminal actions, a range of appropriate alternatives to custody must be available in a community justice structure as proposed by the commission, and calls for alternatives to the "criminalisation of distress" to make every effort to prevent women entering the criminal justice system and ensure that women who do enter the system do not become entrenched in a cycle of reoffending.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report by the Commission on Women Offenders led by Dame Elish Angiolini QC; commends its ambition to reduce the number of women reoffending and going to prison; notes that the female prison population in Scotland has doubled in the last 10 years; calls on all parties to work together to find solutions based on the recommendations in the report covering service redesign, alternatives to prosecution, alternatives to remand, sentencing, prisons, community reintegration and structures and delivery of the service; further notes that, while a custodial sentence will be the only suitable response to some criminal actions, a range of appropriate alternatives to custody must be available in a community justice structure as proposed by the commission, and calls for alternatives to the "criminalisation of distress" to make every effort to prevent women entering the criminal justice system and ensure that women who do enter the system do not become entrenched in a cycle of reoffending.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Margaret Burgess, John Mason, John Pentland, Rob Gibson, Claire Baker, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Kezia Dugdale, Alison Johnstone, Alison McInnes, Jim Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Iain Gray, Malcolm Chisholm, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Duncan McNeil, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Sarah Boyack, Linda Fabiani, Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament offers congratulations on the publication of Failte Malawi, which is a global citizenship resource produced by Scotdec for primary schools; understands that Failte Malawi includes literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing activities that are designed to challenge perceptions and stereotypes of the world beyond the everyday experience of most pupils and teachers in Scotland; notes that support for the production of this resource was given by the Scottish Government and the Global Learning Project, which is funded by the UK Government's Department for International Development, and welcomes initiatives that encourage global citizenship and the exploration of the links and commonalities that are shared between Scotland and Malawi.
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That the Parliament offers congratulations on the publication of Failte Malawi, which is a global citizenship resource produced by Scotdec for primary schools; understands that Failte Malawi includes literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing activities that are designed to challenge perceptions and stereotypes of the world beyond the everyday experience of most pupils and teachers in Scotland; notes that support for the production of this resource was given by the Scottish Government and the Global Learning Project, which is funded by the UK Government's Department for International Development, and welcomes initiatives that encourage global citizenship and the exploration of the links and commonalities that are shared between Scotland and Malawi.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Hugh Henry, Alex Fergusson, Richard Simpson, Jamie McGrigor, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Paul Wheelhouse, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Murdo Fraser, John Pentland, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Siobhan McMahon, Mark McDonald, Neil Findlay
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02156 in the name of Stewart Stevenson (Climate Justice), insert at end “, and calls on the Scottish Government to redouble its efforts to reduce emissions and target climate change in Scotland by working with local authorities, public services, business and individual communities to ensure that all are equipped to respond to this growing threat in a manner that puts environmental justice and equality at its heart, developing new and transferrable skills and encouraging the sharing of knowledge internationally to benefit the world”.
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02156 in the name of Stewart Stevenson (Climate Justice), insert at end “, and calls on the Scottish Government to redouble its efforts to reduce emissions and target climate change in Scotland by working with local authorities, public services, business and individual communities to ensure that all are equipped to respond to this growing threat in a manner that puts environmental justice and equality at its heart, developing new and transferrable skills and encouraging the sharing of knowledge internationally to benefit the world”.
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That the Parliament congratulates Crossmichael Drama Club on being named winner of the Sky Arts Stagestruck competition after performing The Erpingham Camp at Windsor’s Theatre Royal; notes that the final was between Crossmichael Drama Club, with fewer than 10 members, and Regents Rep from Bournemouth, with more than 100 members; further notes that it took the judges, Bill Kenwright, Quentin Letts and Meera Syal, over an hour to deliberate, and wishes the club well on its performance in London’s West End and in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Crossmichael Drama Club on being named winner of the Sky Arts Stagestruck competition after performing The Erpingham Camp at Windsor’s Theatre Royal; notes that the final was between Crossmichael Drama Club, with fewer than 10 members, and Regents Rep from Bournemouth, with more than 100 members; further notes that it took the judges, Bill Kenwright, Quentin Letts and Meera Syal, over an hour to deliberate, and wishes the club well on its performance in London’s West End and in the future.
Supported by: David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart, John Pentland, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Dennis Robertson, Jim Hume, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Chic Brodie, Hugh Henry, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Patricia Ferguson
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That the Parliament congratulates Spare Wheels, a community-run car club providing access to pay-as-you-go cars in the town of Dunbar; notes the success of the club, which, in its first year of operation, has attracted 30 members and which will soon have three cars; further notes research carried out by the sustainable transport charity, Carplus, which suggests that car clubs in Scotland not only improve accessibility by providing access to a car without the expense of owning and maintaining one, but also save an estimated 148 tonnes of CO2 a year by providing individuals and communities with access to more fuel efficient vehicles, encourage individuals to drive fewer miles and reduce the overall number of cars on roads, and welcomes the work of Developing Car Clubs in Scotland, a Carplus initiative that aims to encourage and support similar clubs in communities across Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Spare Wheels, a community-run car club providing access to pay-as-you-go cars in the town of Dunbar; notes the success of the club, which, in its first year of operation, has attracted 30 members and which will soon have three cars; further notes research carried out by the sustainable transport charity, Carplus, which suggests that car clubs in Scotland not only improve accessibility by providing access to a car without the expense of owning and maintaining one, but also save an estimated 148 tonnes of CO2 a year by providing individuals and communities with access to more fuel efficient vehicles, encourage individuals to drive fewer miles and reduce the overall number of cars on roads, and welcomes the work of Developing Car Clubs in Scotland, a Carplus initiative that aims to encourage and support similar clubs in communities across Scotland.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Patrick Harvie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Stewart Maxwell, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01185 in the name of Paul Wheelhouse (60 New Homes for Duns), insert at end “; however considers that the Scottish Government has reneged on its election pledge to deliver 6,000 socially rented properties a year and instead has delivered a 42% cut in the housing budget alongside a real-terms cut to local authority budgets that will make it impossible to provide the socially rented and council house properties that are needed now by low-income families across Scotland."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01185 in the name of Paul Wheelhouse (60 New Homes for Duns), insert at end “; however considers that the Scottish Government has reneged on its election pledge to deliver 6,000 socially rented properties a year and instead has delivered a 42% cut in the housing budget alongside a real-terms cut to local authority budgets that will make it impossible to provide the socially rented and council house properties that are needed now by low-income families across Scotland."
Supported by: Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Neil Findlay, John Pentland, Claire Baker, Lewis Macdonald, Sarah Boyack, Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment by Stena Line in its new ferry terminal at Cairnryan; notes the concerns among local people in Stranraer about the impact on the town’s economy of Stena Line’s move; understands the requirement for quick progress of regeneration work on the Stranraer waterfront; considers that the waterfront regeneration plans have been hindered by the SNP administration’s downgrading of the plans from a national to a local priority; expresses disappointment about the shelving of upgrades to Stranraer’s A75 and A77 trunk road links; understands the fears among local people of the effect on Stranraer railway station of Stena Line taking foot passengers by bus to Ayr; recognises the potential environmental and safety implications of using a fleet of buses on the A77 instead of the rail route to Ayr, and urges the Minister for Housing and Transport to make a public statement of his support to improve the rail service from Stranraer station and work with Stena Line to encourage it to use the station instead of Ayr.
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment by Stena Line in its new ferry terminal at Cairnryan; notes the concerns among local people in Stranraer about the impact on the town’s economy of Stena Line’s move; understands the requirement for quick progress of regeneration work on the Stranraer waterfront; considers that the waterfront regeneration plans have been hindered by the SNP administration’s downgrading of the plans from a national to a local priority; expresses disappointment about the shelving of upgrades to Stranraer’s A75 and A77 trunk road links; understands the fears among local people of the effect on Stranraer railway station of Stena Line taking foot passengers by bus to Ayr; recognises the potential environmental and safety implications of using a fleet of buses on the A77 instead of the rail route to Ayr, and urges the Minister for Housing and Transport to make a public statement of his support to improve the rail service from Stranraer station and work with Stena Line to encourage it to use the station instead of Ayr.
Supported by: Elaine Murray, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Lewis Macdonald, James Kelly, Richard Simpson, Margaret McDougall, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Graeme Pearson, Drew Smith
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament believes that all forms of domestic abuse are unacceptable; notes with concern that figures from the Association of Chief Police Officers’ Police Service in Scotland Performance Report for 2010-11 show a 6.3% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents; notes that 55,423 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded across Scotland in the last year and that many incidents go unreported; acknowledges that a minority of incidents involve a male victim; understands that incidents with a female victim and a male perpetrator represent 82% of all incidents of police recorded domestic abuse, and believes that domestic abuse is a gender issue and that there can be no complacency in tackling domestic abuse if Scotland is to eradicate a culture in which violence against women is seen as acceptable.
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That the Parliament believes that all forms of domestic abuse are unacceptable; notes with concern that figures from the Association of Chief Police Officers’ Police Service in Scotland Performance Report for 2010-11 show a 6.3% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents; notes that 55,423 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded across Scotland in the last year and that many incidents go unreported; acknowledges that a minority of incidents involve a male victim; understands that incidents with a female victim and a male perpetrator represent 82% of all incidents of police recorded domestic abuse, and believes that domestic abuse is a gender issue and that there can be no complacency in tackling domestic abuse if Scotland is to eradicate a culture in which violence against women is seen as acceptable.
Supported by: John Mason, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Mark Griffin, Mike MacKenzie, Alison McInnes, Margaret McDougall, John Park, Kezia Dugdale, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Claire Baker, Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Lewis Macdonald, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Rhoda Grant, Linda Fabiani, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Elaine Murray
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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