That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Health and Sport Committee’s 3rd Report, 2011 (Session 4): Report on Inquiry into the Regulation of Care for Older People (SP Paper 40).
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Health and Sport Committee’s 3rd Report, 2011 (Session 4): Report on Inquiry into the Regulation of Care for Older People (SP Paper 40).
Supported by: Bob Doris, Anne McTaggart, Richard Simpson, Iain Gray, Mary Scanlon, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the consultants throughout Scotland who it considers work tirelessly on behalf of those with an asbestos-related condition; recognises in particular the efforts of oncologist Dr Noelle O’Rourke, thoracic surgeon Mr Alan Kirk, palliative care consultant Dr Fiona Downs and the other healthcare professionals who it understands provide the most up-to-date treatments for people with mesothelioma, and believes that, in conjunction with Clydeside Action on Asbestos, such consultants are committed and dedicated to continuing this work for people in Scotland with an asbestos-related disease.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the consultants throughout Scotland who it considers work tirelessly on behalf of those with an asbestos-related condition; recognises in particular the efforts of oncologist Dr Noelle O’Rourke, thoracic surgeon Mr Alan Kirk, palliative care consultant Dr Fiona Downs and the other healthcare professionals who it understands provide the most up-to-date treatments for people with mesothelioma, and believes that, in conjunction with Clydeside Action on Asbestos, such consultants are committed and dedicated to continuing this work for people in Scotland with an asbestos-related disease.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Maureen Watt, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Linda Fabiani, Hugh Henry, Michael McMahon, Malcolm Chisholm, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Dave Thompson, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Margaret Burgess, Anne McTaggart, Paul Wheelhouse, Siobhan McMahon, Neil Findlay, Graeme Pearson, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Margaret McDougall, John Park
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by Shed Media and the BBC to relocate the filming of the popular Waterloo Road television programme to Greenock; notes that the programme will now be based in the old Greenock Academy building; commends the BBC for living up to its promise to reach out to the regions and not just to big cities, but towns like Greenock; commends the hard work and proactive approach by Inverclyde Council and Riverside Inverclyde that has made this happen; recognises that this complements Inverclyde’s commitment to the arts, with a new £9.3 million arts guild theatre set to open on the Greenock waterfront next year, as well as drama, sound production and make-up artistry courses offered by James Watt College; recognises that Greenock has provided a backdrop to what it considers successful films such as Sweet Sixteen and Dear Frankie and is home to acclaimed actors such as Richard Wilson and Martin Compston, and celebrates what can be achieved by communities such as Inverclyde if they show ambition and positivity.
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by Shed Media and the BBC to relocate the filming of the popular Waterloo Road television programme to Greenock; notes that the programme will now be based in the old Greenock Academy building; commends the BBC for living up to its promise to reach out to the regions and not just to big cities, but towns like Greenock; commends the hard work and proactive approach by Inverclyde Council and Riverside Inverclyde that has made this happen; recognises that this complements Inverclyde’s commitment to the arts, with a new £9.3 million arts guild theatre set to open on the Greenock waterfront next year, as well as drama, sound production and make-up artistry courses offered by James Watt College; recognises that Greenock has provided a backdrop to what it considers successful films such as Sweet Sixteen and Dear Frankie and is home to acclaimed actors such as Richard Wilson and Martin Compston, and celebrates what can be achieved by communities such as Inverclyde if they show ambition and positivity.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Rhoda Grant, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Hugh Henry, Johann Lamont, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Richard Simpson, John Wilson, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Siobhan McMahon, Richard Lyle, John Park, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay, Jim Eadie, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of the Inverclyde Globetrotters, a group of virtual walkers affiliated to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS); understands that the group has cumulatively walked more than 50,000 miles and taken 105 million steps, the equivalent of walking around the world; notes what it sees as the group's significant contribution, in line with all CHSS groups, to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise while providing a source of education and social interaction through fun and innovative virtual challenges; congratulates it on being a finalist in the NHS Physical Activity Health Alliance’s Active Factor Awards for 2011, and wishes it well with its next challenge, in conjunction with the national network of CHSS groups across Scotland, to complete a virtual lunar trek, covering the equivalent of the 238,857 miles to the moon and aiming to highlight what it sees as the important work of CHSS in providing ongoing support, building confidence and promoting a healthy lifestyle in local communities across Scotland.
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of the Inverclyde Globetrotters, a group of virtual walkers affiliated to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS); understands that the group has cumulatively walked more than 50,000 miles and taken 105 million steps, the equivalent of walking around the world; notes what it sees as the group's significant contribution, in line with all CHSS groups, to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise while providing a source of education and social interaction through fun and innovative virtual challenges; congratulates it on being a finalist in the NHS Physical Activity Health Alliance’s Active Factor Awards for 2011, and wishes it well with its next challenge, in conjunction with the national network of CHSS groups across Scotland, to complete a virtual lunar trek, covering the equivalent of the 238,857 miles to the moon and aiming to highlight what it sees as the important work of CHSS in providing ongoing support, building confidence and promoting a healthy lifestyle in local communities across Scotland.
Supported by: David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Drew Smith, Kevin Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Bob Doris, Joe FitzPatrick, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Claire Baker, Bill Kidd, John Pentland, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament considers that the Tall Ships Race 2011 was a tremendous success; notes that it attracted more than 700,000 people to Inverclyde over a four-day period from 9 to 12 July 2011 to see what it considers to have been the 57 magnificent vessels participating in the race and the fantastic array of shore entertainment, including live performances from Lulu, Deacon Blue and the Magic Numbers and a flypast from the Red Arrows on the final day; believes that this has brought a significant economic and tourist boost to the area; notes that this is the first time that the tall ships have visited Inverclyde since the 1999 event, which it believes was a spectacular success; salutes the hard work of project manager Helen Drummond and the team at Sail Inverclyde for organising what it believes was a well-run and popular event for local people and visitors alike, and welcomes what is viewed as a fantastic showcase for the Inverclyde area.
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That the Parliament considers that the Tall Ships Race 2011 was a tremendous success; notes that it attracted more than 700,000 people to Inverclyde over a four-day period from 9 to 12 July 2011 to see what it considers to have been the 57 magnificent vessels participating in the race and the fantastic array of shore entertainment, including live performances from Lulu, Deacon Blue and the Magic Numbers and a flypast from the Red Arrows on the final day; believes that this has brought a significant economic and tourist boost to the area; notes that this is the first time that the tall ships have visited Inverclyde since the 1999 event, which it believes was a spectacular success; salutes the hard work of project manager Helen Drummond and the team at Sail Inverclyde for organising what it believes was a well-run and popular event for local people and visitors alike, and welcomes what is viewed as a fantastic showcase for the Inverclyde area.
Supported by: Marco Biagi, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Paul Wheelhouse, Jenny Marra, Willie Rennie, Derek Mackay, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Jackson Carlaw, Roderick Campbell, Richard Simpson, Michael McMahon, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates the volunteers at Inverclyde Tourist Group on the group's tenth anniversary; recognises that the volunteers give up their time to welcome passengers from the many ships that dock at Greenock’s Ocean Terminal; notes that it is estimated that more than 50,000 passengers will visit Inverclyde in 2011 on board 36 cruise ships; further notes that the cruise ship industry has an estimated value to the Scottish economy of £32 million; welcomes the efforts of the group, decked out in Inverclyde tartan, in giving a warm and friendly welcome to visitors to Inverclyde and Scotland by providing free tours of Greenock, Gourock and Newark Castle, and acknowledges what it considers to be the vital role that these enthusiastic and knowledgeable local volunteers play in sustaining Scotland’s burgeoning tourist industry.
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That the Parliament congratulates the volunteers at Inverclyde Tourist Group on the group's tenth anniversary; recognises that the volunteers give up their time to welcome passengers from the many ships that dock at Greenock’s Ocean Terminal; notes that it is estimated that more than 50,000 passengers will visit Inverclyde in 2011 on board 36 cruise ships; further notes that the cruise ship industry has an estimated value to the Scottish economy of £32 million; welcomes the efforts of the group, decked out in Inverclyde tartan, in giving a warm and friendly welcome to visitors to Inverclyde and Scotland by providing free tours of Greenock, Gourock and Newark Castle, and acknowledges what it considers to be the vital role that these enthusiastic and knowledgeable local volunteers play in sustaining Scotland’s burgeoning tourist industry.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Patricia Ferguson, Gil Paterson, James Kelly, Jamie McGrigor, Ken Macintosh, John Pentland, Stewart Maxwell, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, John Park, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Mark Griffin, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament notes that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Scottish men, with 2,700 diagnoses every year and 19,000 Scots currently living with the disease; welcomes the recent launch of The Prostate Cancer Charity Scotland and wishes the charity, its 40 trained volunteers and seven support groups every success in striving for a Scotland where life is no longer limited by prostate cancer; further welcomes news that Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) is to take place during March 2011, and gets behind the aims and activities of PCAM to ensure that, come April 2011, an ever increasing number of Scots are able to declare “I'm Aware.”
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That the Parliament notes that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Scottish men, with 2,700 diagnoses every year and 19,000 Scots currently living with the disease; welcomes the recent launch of The Prostate Cancer Charity Scotland and wishes the charity, its 40 trained volunteers and seven support groups every success in striving for a Scotland where life is no longer limited by prostate cancer; further welcomes news that Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) is to take place during March 2011, and gets behind the aims and activities of PCAM to ensure that, come April 2011, an ever increasing number of Scots are able to declare “I'm Aware.”
Supported by: Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, David Whitton, John Park, George Foulkes, Jamie Hepburn, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Charlie Gordon, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Claire Baker, John Wilson, Dave Thompson, Robin Harper, Bill Butler, Mike Pringle, Tom McCabe, Bill Kidd, Anne McLaughlin, Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Richard Simpson, Hugh Henry, Hugh O'Donnell, Jamie McGrigor, Jack McConnell, James Kelly, Mary Scanlon, Mary Mulligan, Marlyn Glen, Karen Whitefield, Karen Gillon, Elaine Smith, Cathy Peattie, Irene Oldfather, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Trish Godman, Maureen Watt, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Brian Adam, Bill Wilson, Frank McAveety, Des McNulty, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2011
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That the Parliament remembers the 240 women who staged what it sees as a historic sit-in at the Lee Jeans factory in Greenock 30 years ago, beginning on 5 February 1981; notes that the workers barricaded themselves into the canteen for seven months in protest at the decision to close the factory; salutes the workers for capturing the imagination of the whole country and achieving a landmark victory against a US multinational; wishes the former convener, Helen Monaghan, and machinists, Margaret Wallace and Catherine Robertson, well for the 30th anniversary reunion event that they have organised, and considers the Lee Jeans sit-in to be an inspiration to women workers all over the world.
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That the Parliament remembers the 240 women who staged what it sees as a historic sit-in at the Lee Jeans factory in Greenock 30 years ago, beginning on 5 February 1981; notes that the workers barricaded themselves into the canteen for seven months in protest at the decision to close the factory; salutes the workers for capturing the imagination of the whole country and achieving a landmark victory against a US multinational; wishes the former convener, Helen Monaghan, and machinists, Margaret Wallace and Catherine Robertson, well for the 30th anniversary reunion event that they have organised, and considers the Lee Jeans sit-in to be an inspiration to women workers all over the world.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Frank McAveety, Des McNulty, Brian Adam, Wendy Alexander, Pauline McNeill, Andy Kerr, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Trish Godman, Elaine Murray, Jackie Baillie, Cathy Peattie, Cathy Jamieson, Elaine Smith, Karen Gillon, Linda Fabiani, Karen Whitefield, Marlyn Glen, Marilyn Livingstone, Mary Mulligan, James Kelly, Jack McConnell, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Johann Lamont, Bill Kidd, Ross Finnie, Robin Harper, Bill Butler, Claire Baker, Stuart McMillan, Charlie Gordon, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, John Park, David Whitton
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/03/2011
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of further education colleges such as James Watt College in Greenock; welcomes the opportunities that such institutions provide to people from all backgrounds to learn new skills and better themselves; acknowledges that many students would be unable to undertake their studies without financial support through bursaries; is disappointed that James Watt College will be able to pay only 50% of its bursary instalment to students in June 2010 due to a lack of funds and that this will affect 2,471 students, and believes that it is time to examine the method of calculating bursary allocations to better reflect the changing profile of further education students and the increased demand for funding support.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of further education colleges such as James Watt College in Greenock; welcomes the opportunities that such institutions provide to people from all backgrounds to learn new skills and better themselves; acknowledges that many students would be unable to undertake their studies without financial support through bursaries; is disappointed that James Watt College will be able to pay only 50% of its bursary instalment to students in June 2010 due to a lack of funds and that this will affect 2,471 students, and believes that it is time to examine the method of calculating bursary allocations to better reflect the changing profile of further education students and the increased demand for funding support.
Supported by: David Whitton, David Stewart, Bill Butler, Ken Macintosh, James Kelly, Hugh Henry, Mary Mulligan, Marilyn Livingstone, Karen Whitefield, Karen Gillon, Cathy Peattie, Jackie Baillie, Irene Oldfather, Trish Godman, Wendy Alexander, Frank McAveety
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Local Government and Communities Committee’s 2nd report 2010 (Session 3): Report on Local Government Finance Inquiry (SP Paper 377).
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Local Government and Communities Committee’s 2nd report 2010 (Session 3): Report on Local Government Finance Inquiry (SP Paper 377).
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