That the Parliament congratulates the Nairn teenager, Amy McCann, who has been selected to act as compère for the Dalai Lama’s visit to Inverness in June 2012; commends Amy on being selected from the finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament due to her exceptional public speaking skills; notes that Amy and her classmate, Ruby Downie, will visit the Parliament to compete against three other teams in the final of the debating tournament; considers that Amy will be a great ambassador for the Highlands and Islands on what it considers this momentous occasion, and wishes her every success for the day.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Nairn teenager, Amy McCann, who has been selected to act as compère for the Dalai Lama’s visit to Inverness in June 2012; commends Amy on being selected from the finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament due to her exceptional public speaking skills; notes that Amy and her classmate, Ruby Downie, will visit the Parliament to compete against three other teams in the final of the debating tournament; considers that Amy will be a great ambassador for the Highlands and Islands on what it considers this momentous occasion, and wishes her every success for the day.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Rhoda Grant, Patricia Ferguson, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Richard Simpson, Rob Gibson
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Scottish Affairs Committee report, The Crown Estate in Scotland, and endorses the committee’s conclusion to recommend ending the Crown Estate Commissioner’s responsibilities for the administration and revenues of the ancient crown property, rights and interests in Scotland; supports the Scottish Affairs Committee view that marine and coastal assets in Scotland should be removed from the Crown Estate Commissioner’s responsibility and devolved down to the level of local communities, and notes the extent of marine and coastal assets throughout the Highlands and Islands and the potential to maximise the benefits to local communities through devolution.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Scottish Affairs Committee report, The Crown Estate in Scotland, and endorses the committee’s conclusion to recommend ending the Crown Estate Commissioner’s responsibilities for the administration and revenues of the ancient crown property, rights and interests in Scotland; supports the Scottish Affairs Committee view that marine and coastal assets in Scotland should be removed from the Crown Estate Commissioner’s responsibility and devolved down to the level of local communities, and notes the extent of marine and coastal assets throughout the Highlands and Islands and the potential to maximise the benefits to local communities through devolution.
Supported by: Sandra White, Sarah Boyack, Dave Thompson, Richard Simpson, Iain Gray, Claudia Beamish, Christine Grahame, Rhoda Grant, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Hanzala Malik, Alison Johnstone, Kezia Dugdale, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Graeme Pearson, Margaret McCulloch
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18/04/2012
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That the Parliament notes the recent decision by the Scottish Government to withdraw the business and public and third sector elements from the Air Discount Scheme; understands that the scheme was introduced in 2006 to make air services affordable for remote communities in the Highlands and Islands; believes that the withdrawal of business and public and third sector elements from the scheme will have a hugely detrimental effect on the remote and island communities that previously benefited; believes that the reported £2.7 million saving per year to the Scottish Government is meagre in comparison with the social and economic benefits that remote and island communities gain from the scheme; considers this to be an ill-judged decision on the part of the Scottish Government, and asks the Scottish Government to consider the reinstatement of these elements to the Air Discount Scheme.
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That the Parliament notes the recent decision by the Scottish Government to withdraw the business and public and third sector elements from the Air Discount Scheme; understands that the scheme was introduced in 2006 to make air services affordable for remote communities in the Highlands and Islands; believes that the withdrawal of business and public and third sector elements from the scheme will have a hugely detrimental effect on the remote and island communities that previously benefited; believes that the reported £2.7 million saving per year to the Scottish Government is meagre in comparison with the social and economic benefits that remote and island communities gain from the scheme; considers this to be an ill-judged decision on the part of the Scottish Government, and asks the Scottish Government to consider the reinstatement of these elements to the Air Discount Scheme.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, John Pentland, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, Rhoda Grant, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray, Richard Simpson, Michael McMahon, Iain Gray, Tavish Scott, Ken Macintosh, Hugh Henry
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That the Parliament notes petition PE1408 in the name of Andrea MacArthur on the issue of vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia; congratulates the petitioner on her efforts to highlight what it considers to be a concerning issue, and commends the issues raised in the petition to the Scottish Government for further consideration.
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That the Parliament notes petition PE1408 in the name of Andrea MacArthur on the issue of vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia; congratulates the petitioner on her efforts to highlight what it considers to be a concerning issue, and commends the issues raised in the petition to the Scottish Government for further consideration.
Supported by: Sandra White
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That the Parliament notes with concern the Scottish Government’s current proposals to remove road equivalent tariff from commercial vehicles using ferries that serve the communities of the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree; notes that in some cases the fare increase for small haulage companies from Tiree would more than double the fare and in the Western Isles may be up to 175% of the current fare; considers that in the current economic climate these fare increases are both extremely damaging to the local economy and completely unjustifiable; calls on the Scottish Government to urgently withdraw these plans, and believes that, if the Scottish Government chooses not to do so, this would seriously question its commitment to Scotland’s most fragile island communities.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the Scottish Government’s current proposals to remove road equivalent tariff from commercial vehicles using ferries that serve the communities of the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree; notes that in some cases the fare increase for small haulage companies from Tiree would more than double the fare and in the Western Isles may be up to 175% of the current fare; considers that in the current economic climate these fare increases are both extremely damaging to the local economy and completely unjustifiable; calls on the Scottish Government to urgently withdraw these plans, and believes that, if the Scottish Government chooses not to do so, this would seriously question its commitment to Scotland’s most fragile island communities.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the community of Dunoon on the formation of the Dunoon Ferry Users Group; notes that the group was formed at a public meeting on 24 November 2011 at which an estimated 500 residents were in attendance to discuss the Dunoon to Gourock ferry service; considers that such a high turnout shows the strength of feeling in the local community about this issue; notes that the vast majority of speakers at the meeting supported a town centre to town centre vehicle and passenger service and considered the current service to be inadequate, and calls on the Scottish Government to instigate such a service and give the people of Dunoon and beyond the ferry service that they deserve.
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That the Parliament congratulates the community of Dunoon on the formation of the Dunoon Ferry Users Group; notes that the group was formed at a public meeting on 24 November 2011 at which an estimated 500 residents were in attendance to discuss the Dunoon to Gourock ferry service; considers that such a high turnout shows the strength of feeling in the local community about this issue; notes that the vast majority of speakers at the meeting supported a town centre to town centre vehicle and passenger service and considered the current service to be inadequate, and calls on the Scottish Government to instigate such a service and give the people of Dunoon and beyond the ferry service that they deserve.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the upcoming World Diabetes Day reception that is scheduled to be held in the Garden Foyer on 16 November 2011; recognises that this is the first time an event has been held in Scotland to mark the UN-observed World Diabetes Day; understands that, worldwide, a person will be diagnosed with diabetes every four seconds, and that, every 10 seconds, someone will die as a result of complications from the condition; further understands that there might be up to one million people in the UK with undiagnosed diabetes, and acknowledges the support of Novo Nordisk and Diabetes UK Scotland in contributing to the forthcoming reception.
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That the Parliament welcomes the upcoming World Diabetes Day reception that is scheduled to be held in the Garden Foyer on 16 November 2011; recognises that this is the first time an event has been held in Scotland to mark the UN-observed World Diabetes Day; understands that, worldwide, a person will be diagnosed with diabetes every four seconds, and that, every 10 seconds, someone will die as a result of complications from the condition; further understands that there might be up to one million people in the UK with undiagnosed diabetes, and acknowledges the support of Novo Nordisk and Diabetes UK Scotland in contributing to the forthcoming reception.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Jackie Baillie, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Dave Thompson, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Lewis Macdonald, Ken Macintosh, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Claire Baker, Hanzala Malik, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Richard Simpson, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Siobhan McMahon, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Joe FitzPatrick, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the report from Audit Scotland, A Review of Telehealth, which examines the structural, organisational and funding arrangements in place to support telehealth services in Scotland; understands that there is a rising demand for health services in Scotland due to the increasing prevalence of long-term conditions and notes the role of telehealth in improving outcomes for these patients; further notes Audit Scotland’s findings, which show that telehealth can support patients through quicker diagnosis and the avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions; welcomes Audit Scotland’s recommendations for how NHS 24, the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and NHS boards can mainstream telehealth services, and calls on the Scottish Government to implement Audit Scotland’s recommendations and develop a strategy for telehealth in Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report from Audit Scotland, A Review of Telehealth, which examines the structural, organisational and funding arrangements in place to support telehealth services in Scotland; understands that there is a rising demand for health services in Scotland due to the increasing prevalence of long-term conditions and notes the role of telehealth in improving outcomes for these patients; further notes Audit Scotland’s findings, which show that telehealth can support patients through quicker diagnosis and the avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions; welcomes Audit Scotland’s recommendations for how NHS 24, the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and NHS boards can mainstream telehealth services, and calls on the Scottish Government to implement Audit Scotland’s recommendations and develop a strategy for telehealth in Scotland.
Supported by: Neil Bibby, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Hanzala Malik, Sarah Boyack, Rhoda Grant, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament notes that 21 to 27 November 2011 will be National Road Safety Week; welcomes this initiative and considers it to be an opportunity to educate, promote and encourage road safety by all road users in Scotland; further notes the work and effort of the national road safety charity, BRAKE, and other similar campaign groups, in striving to make Scotland's roads safer, and applauds the work of all of the communities, individuals, schools, fire services, police and road safety officers who participate every year in raising awareness of road safety.
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That the Parliament notes that 21 to 27 November 2011 will be National Road Safety Week; welcomes this initiative and considers it to be an opportunity to educate, promote and encourage road safety by all road users in Scotland; further notes the work and effort of the national road safety charity, BRAKE, and other similar campaign groups, in striving to make Scotland's roads safer, and applauds the work of all of the communities, individuals, schools, fire services, police and road safety officers who participate every year in raising awareness of road safety.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Mary Scanlon, Rhoda Grant, Sarah Boyack, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Lewis Macdonald, Kenneth Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Richard Simpson, John Pentland, Claire Baker, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Margaret McDougall, Kezia Dugdale, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Liam McArthur, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Alison McInnes, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Siobhan McMahon, Joe FitzPatrick, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the instrumental contribution that LifeScan has made to the development of the life sciences cluster in Inverness; considers that LifeScan has been key to fostering the centre for excellence in diabetes research that exists in the Highlands; further welcomes the 1,100 high-tech research and manufacturing jobs directly created, and also welcomes the more than 600 indirect jobs created in the surrounding area and what is considered the significant direct contribution to making Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey the second highest economic growth area per head in the UK, at 86%, over the 10 years between 1998 and 2008.
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That the Parliament welcomes the instrumental contribution that LifeScan has made to the development of the life sciences cluster in Inverness; considers that LifeScan has been key to fostering the centre for excellence in diabetes research that exists in the Highlands; further welcomes the 1,100 high-tech research and manufacturing jobs directly created, and also welcomes the more than 600 indirect jobs created in the surrounding area and what is considered the significant direct contribution to making Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey the second highest economic growth area per head in the UK, at 86%, over the 10 years between 1998 and 2008.
Supported by: David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay, Paul Wheelhouse, John Finnie, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Jackson Carlaw, Rob Gibson, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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