That the Parliament believes that an extension to available nursery hours for pre-5 children is an important contribution to their educational development; notes the commitment made by the First Minister to extend available hours; further notes that the Scottish Government previously extended hours in 2007 through the use of a statutory instrument, the Provision of School Education for Children under School Age (Prescribed Children) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2007, SSI 2007/396; recognises that there is no need to use primary legislation to increase the number of hours of pre-school education available to pre-5 children, and considers that the Scottish Government should give early effect to the commitment made by the First Minister by introducing a statutory instrument before the end of June 2012.
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That the Parliament believes that an extension to available nursery hours for pre-5 children is an important contribution to their educational development; notes the commitment made by the First Minister to extend available hours; further notes that the Scottish Government previously extended hours in 2007 through the use of a statutory instrument, the Provision of School Education for Children under School Age (Prescribed Children) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2007, SSI 2007/396; recognises that there is no need to use primary legislation to increase the number of hours of pre-school education available to pre-5 children, and considers that the Scottish Government should give early effect to the commitment made by the First Minister by introducing a statutory instrument before the end of June 2012.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the social care charity, Quarriers, on 140 years of service to Scotland’s most vulnerable communities; considers that the organisation does invaluable work in supporting people with epilepsy and welcomes the Quarriers Epilepsy Reception in the Parliament on 18 January 2012; notes the charity’s commitment to building a new state-of-the-art Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow, a world-class facility to provide treatment and support, education for the next generation of health professionals and crucial research to better understand what is one of the UK’s most common, serious neurological conditions, and considers this an incredible achievement for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
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That the Parliament congratulates the social care charity, Quarriers, on 140 years of service to Scotland’s most vulnerable communities; considers that the organisation does invaluable work in supporting people with epilepsy and welcomes the Quarriers Epilepsy Reception in the Parliament on 18 January 2012; notes the charity’s commitment to building a new state-of-the-art Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow, a world-class facility to provide treatment and support, education for the next generation of health professionals and crucial research to better understand what is one of the UK’s most common, serious neurological conditions, and considers this an incredible achievement for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament recognises that the Scottish Government has a mandate to call a referendum on the constitutional future of Scotland and calls on the First Minister to hold immediate cross-party talks, including with leaders from all quarters of civic Scotland, to agree a timetable for the referendum, to ensure that the referendum provides a clear result on a single question and to ensure that the referendum is run in Scotland by the Electoral Commission so that the people of Scotland can have an early and rigorous debate on the future of Scotland.
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That the Parliament recognises that the Scottish Government has a mandate to call a referendum on the constitutional future of Scotland and calls on the First Minister to hold immediate cross-party talks, including with leaders from all quarters of civic Scotland, to agree a timetable for the referendum, to ensure that the referendum provides a clear result on a single question and to ensure that the referendum is run in Scotland by the Electoral Commission so that the people of Scotland can have an early and rigorous debate on the future of Scotland.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12/01/2012
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That the Parliament celebrates the achievements and longevity of former Scotland and current Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson; recognises his long-standing pride and dedication to his roots and early life in Govan, in the shipyards and in the trade union movement; notes that his subsequent managerial career has brought him success at East Stirlingshire, St Mirren, Aberdeen and now Manchester United; congratulates him on reaching 25 years as the manager of one of the world’s biggest clubs; applauds Manchester United for recognising this landmark by naming a stand at Old Trafford after him; congratulates him on a trophy-laden career that has seen his teams win 48 major trophies, including six in Europe and two in world football, making him the most successful manager in British footballing history, and recognises and acknowledges that, while he is famed across the world for his achievements, he continues to support the people and community from which his talent flourished.
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That the Parliament celebrates the achievements and longevity of former Scotland and current Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson; recognises his long-standing pride and dedication to his roots and early life in Govan, in the shipyards and in the trade union movement; notes that his subsequent managerial career has brought him success at East Stirlingshire, St Mirren, Aberdeen and now Manchester United; congratulates him on reaching 25 years as the manager of one of the world’s biggest clubs; applauds Manchester United for recognising this landmark by naming a stand at Old Trafford after him; congratulates him on a trophy-laden career that has seen his teams win 48 major trophies, including six in Europe and two in world football, making him the most successful manager in British footballing history, and recognises and acknowledges that, while he is famed across the world for his achievements, he continues to support the people and community from which his talent flourished.
Supported by: Neil Bibby, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Mary Fee, Graeme Pearson, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Kezia Dugdale, Richard Lyle, John Park, Drew Smith, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Graeme Dey, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Malcolm Chisholm, Jamie McGrigor, James Kelly, Richard Simpson, John Pentland, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Duncan McNeil, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Lewis Macdonald
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament expresses deep concern at what it sees as the unprecedented growth of high-cost credit in Glasgow and across Scotland and the aggressive marketing and visibility on the doorsteps of deprived communities and increasingly over the internet, particularly to those in low-paid work now desperate to make ends meet; notes the grave affect that this may have on spiralling personal debt and individual misery; further expresses concern at the lack of consumer regulation to protect vulnerable consumers, resulting in the reported targeting by American companies of some of Scotland's poorest communities, with expansion plans including opening a further 1,000 cheque-cashing, pawn and pay day loan money shops; regrets that, at a time when the base interest rate is 0.5%, these companies advertise up to 5,000% interest rates and can impose even higher rates and dubious collection practices, as recently highlighted in research conducted by Which?; believes that the paucity and retraction of basic banking services to the poorest communities and disproportionate charges, penalties and costs to those who can least afford them is an affront to social justice and a matter of ongoing concern; considers that urgency is needed to tackle these excesses; urges the Scottish Government to renew its commitment to financial inclusion and to work with local government to explore whether planning regulations can play a role in restricting further growth and to encourage local research into this high-cost market and what it sees as its dire effect on the local economy, and considers that fair alternative means of accessing credit are essential, including support for credit unions and by encouraging banks to provide affordable services to Scotland’s families and communities.
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That the Parliament expresses deep concern at what it sees as the unprecedented growth of high-cost credit in Glasgow and across Scotland and the aggressive marketing and visibility on the doorsteps of deprived communities and increasingly over the internet, particularly to those in low-paid work now desperate to make ends meet; notes the grave affect that this may have on spiralling personal debt and individual misery; further expresses concern at the lack of consumer regulation to protect vulnerable consumers, resulting in the reported targeting by American companies of some of Scotland's poorest communities, with expansion plans including opening a further 1,000 cheque-cashing, pawn and pay day loan money shops; regrets that, at a time when the base interest rate is 0.5%, these companies advertise up to 5,000% interest rates and can impose even higher rates and dubious collection practices, as recently highlighted in research conducted by Which?; believes that the paucity and retraction of basic banking services to the poorest communities and disproportionate charges, penalties and costs to those who can least afford them is an affront to social justice and a matter of ongoing concern; considers that urgency is needed to tackle these excesses; urges the Scottish Government to renew its commitment to financial inclusion and to work with local government to explore whether planning regulations can play a role in restricting further growth and to encourage local research into this high-cost market and what it sees as its dire effect on the local economy, and considers that fair alternative means of accessing credit are essential, including support for credit unions and by encouraging banks to provide affordable services to Scotland’s families and communities.
Supported by: James Kelly, Lewis Macdonald, Patricia Ferguson, Duncan McNeil, Hugh Henry, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Linda Fabiani, John Pentland, Richard Simpson, Rhoda Grant, Hanzala Malik, Kezia Dugdale, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, John Mason, John Park, Mike MacKenzie, Jenny Marra, Anne McTaggart, Mark Griffin, Jim Eadie, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament notes with concern that the Scottish Policing Performance Framework Annual Report 2010-11 shows that the number of police support staff fell by 428 in the last year and that violent crime increased by 2% during the same period; believes that cuts in the number of support staff lead to police officers being taken off the beat to fill civilian posts; further notes that the number of unmarked cases with procurators fiscal doubled to 14,000 in the six months to October and that many of these cases were more than four weeks old; considers that such delays in the processing of offences undermine public confidence in the justice system, and believes that both reductions in police support staff and backlogs in the marking of cases put public safety at risk.
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That the Parliament notes with concern that the Scottish Policing Performance Framework Annual Report 2010-11 shows that the number of police support staff fell by 428 in the last year and that violent crime increased by 2% during the same period; believes that cuts in the number of support staff lead to police officers being taken off the beat to fill civilian posts; further notes that the number of unmarked cases with procurators fiscal doubled to 14,000 in the six months to October and that many of these cases were more than four weeks old; considers that such delays in the processing of offences undermine public confidence in the justice system, and believes that both reductions in police support staff and backlogs in the marking of cases put public safety at risk.
Supported by: James Kelly
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/11/2011
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01133 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Ensuring the Integrity of Scots Criminal Law), leave out from first “welcomes” to end and insert “regrets the inappropriate language of the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Justice with regard to highly respected judges of the UK Supreme Court and the threat to withdraw funding from the court; notes the conclusions of the review group chaired by Lord McCluskey on the examination of the relationship between the High Court of Justiciary and the Supreme Court in criminal cases; welcomes the group’s reaffirmation of the continuing role of the UK Supreme Court in constitutional and human rights issues affecting Scotland; recognises that the McCluskey report and the work of the expert group set up by Lord Wallace raise some important questions in relation to devolution issues, the requirement for a general public interest certificate to be issued by the High Court of Justiciary prior to appeal to the Supreme Court and widening the scope for appeals to the Supreme Court on European Convention on Human Rights grounds to include potential violations by any public authority, and believes that detailed consideration of all the relevant issues and implications of the range of reforms identified is essential and that this must involve discussion with all interested groups to ensure that any reforms deliver a fair and effective judicial system.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01133 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Ensuring the Integrity of Scots Criminal Law), leave out from first “welcomes” to end and insert “regrets the inappropriate language of the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Justice with regard to highly respected judges of the UK Supreme Court and the threat to withdraw funding from the court; notes the conclusions of the review group chaired by Lord McCluskey on the examination of the relationship between the High Court of Justiciary and the Supreme Court in criminal cases; welcomes the group’s reaffirmation of the continuing role of the UK Supreme Court in constitutional and human rights issues affecting Scotland; recognises that the McCluskey report and the work of the expert group set up by Lord Wallace raise some important questions in relation to devolution issues, the requirement for a general public interest certificate to be issued by the High Court of Justiciary prior to appeal to the Supreme Court and widening the scope for appeals to the Supreme Court on European Convention on Human Rights grounds to include potential violations by any public authority, and believes that detailed consideration of all the relevant issues and implications of the range of reforms identified is essential and that this must involve discussion with all interested groups to ensure that any reforms deliver a fair and effective judicial system.”
Supported by: James Kelly
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That the Parliament notes the sad and untimely passing of Frank Maguire and passes its sincere condolences to his family and his colleagues at Thompsons Solicitors at this difficult time; acknowledges his tireless campaigns for the victims of Hepatitis C blood contamination and former shipyard workers, their families and others affected by asbestos-related diseases; considers that the success of these campaigns will live on as a tribute to his work; commends his role as legal adviser to many of the UK's leading trade unions; further considers that his advice led to many victories for ordinary men and women seeking compensation from rogue employers trying to flout employment laws; praises his leadership at Thompsons which also brought well deserved recognition for himself and his colleagues, and believes that his life’s work fighting for justice for working people will stand as testimony to a life well lived in the service of others and as an inspiration to all who strive for equality and fairness across Scotland's communities.
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That the Parliament notes the sad and untimely passing of Frank Maguire and passes its sincere condolences to his family and his colleagues at Thompsons Solicitors at this difficult time; acknowledges his tireless campaigns for the victims of Hepatitis C blood contamination and former shipyard workers, their families and others affected by asbestos-related diseases; considers that the success of these campaigns will live on as a tribute to his work; commends his role as legal adviser to many of the UK's leading trade unions; further considers that his advice led to many victories for ordinary men and women seeking compensation from rogue employers trying to flout employment laws; praises his leadership at Thompsons which also brought well deserved recognition for himself and his colleagues, and believes that his life’s work fighting for justice for working people will stand as testimony to a life well lived in the service of others and as an inspiration to all who strive for equality and fairness across Scotland's communities.
Supported by: Helen Eadie, Elaine Smith, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Mary Scanlon, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Duncan McNeil, Patricia Ferguson, Lewis Macdonald, Kenneth Gibson, John Pentland, Richard Baker, Roderick Campbell, Claire Baker, Richard Simpson, Michael McMahon, Malcolm Chisholm, James Kelly, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, John Park, Kezia Dugdale, Siobhan McMahon, Jenny Marra, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Drew Smith
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament notes what it considers to be the significant success of three Glasgow parks, Glasgow Green, the Botanic Gardens and Bellahouston Park in securing green flag awards; notes that these awards recognise environmental excellence and parks which are well managed, clean and secure; recognises, in particular, the important part it understands that Bellahouston Park plays in the social, recreational and sporting life of individuals and families in Glasgow Pollok constituency and across Glasgow; considers the role of all those who work in Glasgow’s parks to be important; congratulates Glasgow City Council and the people of Glasgow for sustaining support for Glasgow’s dear green places, and believes that the Scottish Government has a role in providing Glasgow with adequate resources to ensure that its green places continue to support improvements in the health and wellbeing of its citizens.
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That the Parliament notes what it considers to be the significant success of three Glasgow parks, Glasgow Green, the Botanic Gardens and Bellahouston Park in securing green flag awards; notes that these awards recognise environmental excellence and parks which are well managed, clean and secure; recognises, in particular, the important part it understands that Bellahouston Park plays in the social, recreational and sporting life of individuals and families in Glasgow Pollok constituency and across Glasgow; considers the role of all those who work in Glasgow’s parks to be important; congratulates Glasgow City Council and the people of Glasgow for sustaining support for Glasgow’s dear green places, and believes that the Scottish Government has a role in providing Glasgow with adequate resources to ensure that its green places continue to support improvements in the health and wellbeing of its citizens.
Supported by: Drew Smith, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Jim Eadie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Patrick Harvie, John Pentland, James Kelly, Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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As an amendment to motion S4M-00447 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Scotland Bill - The Role of the Supreme Court in Scots Criminal Law), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "further welcomes the group’s reaffirmation of the continuing role of the UK Supreme Court in constitutional and human rights issues affecting Scotland; recognises that the interim report and the work of the expert group set up by Lord Wallace raise some important questions in relation to devolution issues; regrets the inappropriate language of the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Justice with regard to highly respected judges of the UK Supreme Court and the threat to withdraw funding from the court, and believes that wider consultation and discussion on proposals for change are vital in order to allow proper, well-informed, thorough and detailed consideration of all the relevant issues and implications of reform."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-00447 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Scotland Bill - The Role of the Supreme Court in Scots Criminal Law), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "further welcomes the group’s reaffirmation of the continuing role of the UK Supreme Court in constitutional and human rights issues affecting Scotland; recognises that the interim report and the work of the expert group set up by Lord Wallace raise some important questions in relation to devolution issues; regrets the inappropriate language of the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Justice with regard to highly respected judges of the UK Supreme Court and the threat to withdraw funding from the court, and believes that wider consultation and discussion on proposals for change are vital in order to allow proper, well-informed, thorough and detailed consideration of all the relevant issues and implications of reform."
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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