That the Parliament welcomes the award of £411,370 to Gorbals Recycles from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the charity, which recycles bicycles, was facing possible closure until this funding was secured; understands that this award will enable the group to offer training places to over 150 unemployed people over the next three years; welcomes the fact that the training places will be targeted to help those furthest removed from the labour market, and believes that this award will benefit lower-income households and communities right across Glasgow.
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That the Parliament welcomes the award of £411,370 to Gorbals Recycles from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the charity, which recycles bicycles, was facing possible closure until this funding was secured; understands that this award will enable the group to offer training places to over 150 unemployed people over the next three years; welcomes the fact that the training places will be targeted to help those furthest removed from the labour market, and believes that this award will benefit lower-income households and communities right across Glasgow.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Helen Eadie, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Jim Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, James Dornan, Kevin Stewart, Marco Biagi
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That the Parliament condemns the killing of Khalil Dale in Pakistan, which occurred four months after his kidnapping while he was working for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Quetta, Pakistan; commends him for what was seen as his tireless devotion, often in some of the world’s most dangerous areas, to helping people less fortunate than himself; recalls that, in recognition of his humanitarian work, he was appointed an MBE in 1994; sends heartfelt condolences to Mr Dale’s family and friends for their loss, and urges the authorities in Pakistan to leave no stone unturned in the search to bring his killers to justice.
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That the Parliament condemns the killing of Khalil Dale in Pakistan, which occurred four months after his kidnapping while he was working for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Quetta, Pakistan; commends him for what was seen as his tireless devotion, often in some of the world’s most dangerous areas, to helping people less fortunate than himself; recalls that, in recognition of his humanitarian work, he was appointed an MBE in 1994; sends heartfelt condolences to Mr Dale’s family and friends for their loss, and urges the authorities in Pakistan to leave no stone unturned in the search to bring his killers to justice.
Supported by: John Mason, Graeme Dey, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Drew Smith, Tavish Scott, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Jim Hume, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Graeme Pearson, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Lewis Macdonald, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Jamie McGrigor, Iain Gray, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Christine Grahame, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod
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That the Parliament notes the outcome of National Australia Bank’s (NAB) strategic review of its UK banking division, which consists of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank; regrets the proposed closure of 29 of 73 financial solutions centres and six back office locations and plans for the loss of over 1,400 full-time equivalent jobs by 2015; understands that this will represent a reduction in the NAB UK workforce of nearly a fifth; expresses deep concern that such a major announcement affecting so many Scottish and UK workers was made in the middle of the night, UK time; recognises the importance of the Clydesdale Bank to Scotland as one of the four Scottish clearing banks; calls on NAB to reaffirm its commitment to its Scottish customers and staff, and considers that the Scottish Government should work to mitigate the impact of these cuts on the staff affected by this announcement.
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That the Parliament notes the outcome of National Australia Bank’s (NAB) strategic review of its UK banking division, which consists of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank; regrets the proposed closure of 29 of 73 financial solutions centres and six back office locations and plans for the loss of over 1,400 full-time equivalent jobs by 2015; understands that this will represent a reduction in the NAB UK workforce of nearly a fifth; expresses deep concern that such a major announcement affecting so many Scottish and UK workers was made in the middle of the night, UK time; recognises the importance of the Clydesdale Bank to Scotland as one of the four Scottish clearing banks; calls on NAB to reaffirm its commitment to its Scottish customers and staff, and considers that the Scottish Government should work to mitigate the impact of these cuts on the staff affected by this announcement.
Supported by: Helen Eadie, Patricia Ferguson, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Paul Martin, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Bill Walker
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That the Parliament welcomes the assessment of Audit Scotland that planning for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games remains on track and on budget; commends Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government, Commonwealth Games Scotland and Glasgow 2014 Ltd for the work that they have done so far in delivering the Games on time and within the £524 million budget; notes that Audit Scotland has identified the recruitment of sufficient and experienced staff as a priority if this progress is to be maintained; acknowledges that planning an event of this scale will nevertheless always carry risks; reaffirms the importance of the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee working hard to minimise those risks, and looks forward to a successful Commonwealth Games that leaves a lasting legacy for both Glasgow and Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the assessment of Audit Scotland that planning for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games remains on track and on budget; commends Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government, Commonwealth Games Scotland and Glasgow 2014 Ltd for the work that they have done so far in delivering the Games on time and within the £524 million budget; notes that Audit Scotland has identified the recruitment of sufficient and experienced staff as a priority if this progress is to be maintained; acknowledges that planning an event of this scale will nevertheless always carry risks; reaffirms the importance of the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee working hard to minimise those risks, and looks forward to a successful Commonwealth Games that leaves a lasting legacy for both Glasgow and Scotland.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Dave Thompson, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Simpson, Roderick Campbell, Sarah Boyack, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Linda Fabiani, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Elaine Murray
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That the Parliament notes the admission by the US Department of Defense that it bears significant responsibility for the airstrike in Mohmand in Pakistan on 26 November 2011, which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers; welcomes its expression of deep regret; however, considers that the government of Pakistan and the families of those who lost their lives deserve a full apology, and believes that such incursions into an ally’s sovereign territory without prior notice or cooperation is counter-productive and that such incidents only serve to undermine the fight being waged against militants in the region.
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That the Parliament notes the admission by the US Department of Defense that it bears significant responsibility for the airstrike in Mohmand in Pakistan on 26 November 2011, which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers; welcomes its expression of deep regret; however, considers that the government of Pakistan and the families of those who lost their lives deserve a full apology, and believes that such incursions into an ally’s sovereign territory without prior notice or cooperation is counter-productive and that such incidents only serve to undermine the fight being waged against militants in the region.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the artist, Martin Boyce, a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art who continues to live and work in the city, on winning the 2011 Turner Prize for his installation, Do Words Have Voices; notes that Karla Black, a fellow graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, also made the four-strong shortlist; commends both artists for their contribution to contemporary art in Scotland, and believes that their success strengthens the case for a future Turner Prize exhibition to be held in Glasgow as part of Tate’s commitment to holding the exhibition outside London in every odd-numbered year.
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That the Parliament congratulates the artist, Martin Boyce, a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art who continues to live and work in the city, on winning the 2011 Turner Prize for his installation, Do Words Have Voices; notes that Karla Black, a fellow graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, also made the four-strong shortlist; commends both artists for their contribution to contemporary art in Scotland, and believes that their success strengthens the case for a future Turner Prize exhibition to be held in Glasgow as part of Tate’s commitment to holding the exhibition outside London in every odd-numbered year.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament notes the withdrawal by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in January 2012 of direct flights between Glasgow and its twin city, Lahore; regrets the removal of the only direct air link between Scotland and Pakistan; understands that the decision was made despite the flights proving popular with the travelling public; notes the cultural connection between many families in Scotland and Pakistan, and considers that given the huge potential for expansion of trade between the two countries, PIA should reinstate the direct air service between Glasgow and Lahore for the benefit of Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes the withdrawal by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in January 2012 of direct flights between Glasgow and its twin city, Lahore; regrets the removal of the only direct air link between Scotland and Pakistan; understands that the decision was made despite the flights proving popular with the travelling public; notes the cultural connection between many families in Scotland and Pakistan, and considers that given the huge potential for expansion of trade between the two countries, PIA should reinstate the direct air service between Glasgow and Lahore for the benefit of Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament notes with concern the transmission by the BBC of the programme, Secret Pakistan; notes the allegation that the Pakistan secret service has been complicit in supporting terrorism; believes that the programme failed to provide evidence of this; considers that, by not adequately representing the position of the Pakistan Government, the programme was neither balanced nor impartial, and regrets the upset that this programme has caused to members of the Pakistani community in Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the transmission by the BBC of the programme, Secret Pakistan; notes the allegation that the Pakistan secret service has been complicit in supporting terrorism; believes that the programme failed to provide evidence of this; considers that, by not adequately representing the position of the Pakistan Government, the programme was neither balanced nor impartial, and regrets the upset that this programme has caused to members of the Pakistani community in Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament notes with concern that, despite the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005 being in place for several years, they have had, what it considers to have been, a limited effect in reducing the controversial practice of female genital mutilation (FGM); understands that, each year, up to 22,000 girls in the United Kingdom are at risk of being physically and emotionally traumatised by FGM; expresses concern that there has yet to have been a conviction of anyone carrying out this practice nor have there been any prosecutions of British citizens who breach the provisions of these Acts by performing FGM abroad; notes that this in contrast to a reported 100 successful prosecutions by the French authorities, and supports more robust enforcement of the law to punish those who inflict this procedure on children and relatives.
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That the Parliament notes with concern that, despite the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005 being in place for several years, they have had, what it considers to have been, a limited effect in reducing the controversial practice of female genital mutilation (FGM); understands that, each year, up to 22,000 girls in the United Kingdom are at risk of being physically and emotionally traumatised by FGM; expresses concern that there has yet to have been a conviction of anyone carrying out this practice nor have there been any prosecutions of British citizens who breach the provisions of these Acts by performing FGM abroad; notes that this in contrast to a reported 100 successful prosecutions by the French authorities, and supports more robust enforcement of the law to punish those who inflict this procedure on children and relatives.
Supported by: Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Patricia Ferguson, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Claire Baker, Dave Thompson, Richard Simpson, Patrick Harvie, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Joe FitzPatrick, Margaret McDougall, Clare Adamson, Alison Johnstone, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Jenny Marra, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament recognises that the £9 billion that the public sector spends on goods and services annually could be a powerful force in developing local economies; believes that all buying bodies should strive to increase their percentage spend with Scottish small businesses and recognises that the aggregation of contracts poses a threat to this objective, and encourages the development of nationwide business support to ensure that Scottish small businesses can compete with large multinationals.
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That the Parliament recognises that the £9 billion that the public sector spends on goods and services annually could be a powerful force in developing local economies; believes that all buying bodies should strive to increase their percentage spend with Scottish small businesses and recognises that the aggregation of contracts poses a threat to this objective, and encourages the development of nationwide business support to ensure that Scottish small businesses can compete with large multinationals.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Colin Keir, Derek Mackay, Mike MacKenzie, Alison Johnstone, Kezia Dugdale, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, John Pentland, Richard Simpson, Ken Macintosh, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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