That the Parliament congratulates St Bride's Church in Lochranza on celebrating its 300th anniversary; notes that, while the present building dates from 1712, a church has existed on the present site for five centuries; is aware that, as part of a long summer of celebration, there will be a floral festival in the church and a display of 19th and 20th century wedding dresses; notes that there will also be an arts and crafts exhibition, which will be in Lochranza and Catacol Village Hall on 26 and 27 May 2012, and understands that further tercentenary celebration events will be held throughout the year.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Bride's Church in Lochranza on celebrating its 300th anniversary; notes that, while the present building dates from 1712, a church has existed on the present site for five centuries; is aware that, as part of a long summer of celebration, there will be a floral festival in the church and a display of 19th and 20th century wedding dresses; notes that there will also be an arts and crafts exhibition, which will be in Lochranza and Catacol Village Hall on 26 and 27 May 2012, and understands that further tercentenary celebration events will be held throughout the year.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Rob Gibson, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates Scottish and Southern Energy on its investment of £22 million in an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Barkip near Dalry, North Ayrshire; notes that this follows the plant's official opening on 11 May 2012 by HRH Prince Charles, The Duke of Rothesay; understands that the plant will provide 10 full-time permanent jobs and is the most technologically-advanced AD plant in Europe; notes that it will break down food waste and other organic matter into the biogases, methane and CO2; understands that, in the absence of oxygen that is created by the micro-organisms called methanogens, this will involve breaking down biodegradable material; notes that it is expected that the plant will generate up to 2.2 MW of renewable energy annually and that this is enough to fuel 5,500 homes and produce up to 40,000 tonnes of digestate, a nutrient-rich and inexpensive liquid biofertiliser; understands that capturing biogas from one tonne of food waste that is anaerobically digested rather than sent to landfill will avoid emissions of between half and one tonne of methane, which, it understands is 22 times more climate-damaging than CO2, and believes that, by processing up to 75,000 tonnes of organic waste in a 100% sustainable way, the Barkip plant will save up to 37,000 tonnes of waste from going into landfill each year and help Scotland reach its target of 70% of waste recycled by 2025 under the Zero Waste Plan.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scottish and Southern Energy on its investment of £22 million in an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Barkip near Dalry, North Ayrshire; notes that this follows the plant's official opening on 11 May 2012 by HRH Prince Charles, The Duke of Rothesay; understands that the plant will provide 10 full-time permanent jobs and is the most technologically-advanced AD plant in Europe; notes that it will break down food waste and other organic matter into the biogases, methane and CO2; understands that, in the absence of oxygen that is created by the micro-organisms called methanogens, this will involve breaking down biodegradable material; notes that it is expected that the plant will generate up to 2.2 MW of renewable energy annually and that this is enough to fuel 5,500 homes and produce up to 40,000 tonnes of digestate, a nutrient-rich and inexpensive liquid biofertiliser; understands that capturing biogas from one tonne of food waste that is anaerobically digested rather than sent to landfill will avoid emissions of between half and one tonne of methane, which, it understands is 22 times more climate-damaging than CO2, and believes that, by processing up to 75,000 tonnes of organic waste in a 100% sustainable way, the Barkip plant will save up to 37,000 tonnes of waste from going into landfill each year and help Scotland reach its target of 70% of waste recycled by 2025 under the Zero Waste Plan.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Colin Keir, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Rob Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie
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That the Parliament congratulates Seamill Hydro Hotel and Resort and the Auchrannie Resort in Arran on receiving what it considers the prestigious Travellers’ Choice 2012 award for family hotels, presented by TripAdvisor; understands that the Thomas Cook-sponsored award is presented to the 25 hotels that have achieved the best reviews from travellers in the UK, and highlights that four of the top 25 hotels are based in Scotland, emphasising what it believes is Scotland’s prestige as a family holiday destination; understands that Seamill Hydro is renowned for its luxury spa and leisure suites and the Auchrannie Resort offers a unique, relaxed and tailored experience in the town of Brodick; understands that TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site, with more than 60 million reviews and opinions on resorts in over 30 countries, and acknowledges the high distinction and merit that Ayrshire and Arran have achieved in winning these awards.
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That the Parliament congratulates Seamill Hydro Hotel and Resort and the Auchrannie Resort in Arran on receiving what it considers the prestigious Travellers’ Choice 2012 award for family hotels, presented by TripAdvisor; understands that the Thomas Cook-sponsored award is presented to the 25 hotels that have achieved the best reviews from travellers in the UK, and highlights that four of the top 25 hotels are based in Scotland, emphasising what it believes is Scotland’s prestige as a family holiday destination; understands that Seamill Hydro is renowned for its luxury spa and leisure suites and the Auchrannie Resort offers a unique, relaxed and tailored experience in the town of Brodick; understands that TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site, with more than 60 million reviews and opinions on resorts in over 30 countries, and acknowledges the high distinction and merit that Ayrshire and Arran have achieved in winning these awards.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Joan McAlpine, Colin Keir, Mark McDonald, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, George Adam, Jamie McGrigor, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Margaret McDougall, Jim Hume, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie
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That the Parliament supports Arthritis Care Awareness Week, which takes place from 14 to 20 May 2012 when charities, healthcare centres and people with arthritis across the UK will collaborate to raise awareness about living with arthritis, treatments available to reduce pain and to encourage patient and family support; understands that arthritis, of which there are over 200 types, affects over 700,000 people in Scotland and is an incurable chronic condition that causes inflammation to the joints, creating severe and unbearable pain and discomfort; notes the publication of the OANation 2012 survey by the charity, Arthritis Care, which coincides with the awareness week and highlights that 71% of arthritic patients suffer from constant pain, and considers essential preparation to tackle this painful condition in light of the future increase in the prevalence of arthritis, with cases set to double by 2030 due to the ageing population.
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That the Parliament supports Arthritis Care Awareness Week, which takes place from 14 to 20 May 2012 when charities, healthcare centres and people with arthritis across the UK will collaborate to raise awareness about living with arthritis, treatments available to reduce pain and to encourage patient and family support; understands that arthritis, of which there are over 200 types, affects over 700,000 people in Scotland and is an incurable chronic condition that causes inflammation to the joints, creating severe and unbearable pain and discomfort; notes the publication of the OANation 2012 survey by the charity, Arthritis Care, which coincides with the awareness week and highlights that 71% of arthritic patients suffer from constant pain, and considers essential preparation to tackle this painful condition in light of the future increase in the prevalence of arthritis, with cases set to double by 2030 due to the ageing population.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Joe FitzPatrick, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Aileen McLeod, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Mary Fee, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, John Mason, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament highlights a study published by The Lancet, which emphasises the need for radical changes in the NHS in terms of its approach toward treating patients who have multimorbidity conditions; understands that the study analysed a database containing 1.75 million patient records from 314 medical practices across Scotland and discovered that 23.2% of patients were multimorbid, whereby patients have multiple chronic conditions that could include coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer and depression; notes the findings that show a trend between the increasing prevalence of multimorbidity with increasing age and that people living in the most deprived areas received poorly coordinated and inefficient care; believes that there is a need to adapt the current single-disease framework approach, which it understands is used by most healthcare services, medical education and research in order to improve the continuity and coordination of care and to remove fragmented care, and notes that Dr Chris Salisbury of the School of Social Community Medicine at the University of Bristol has highlighted the financial pressures of increasing multimorbidity rates and the need to develop multimorbidity care, saying "expenditure on health care rises almost exponentially with the number of chronic disorders. This economic burden heightens the need to manage people with several chronic illnesses in more efficient ways."
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That the Parliament highlights a study published by The Lancet, which emphasises the need for radical changes in the NHS in terms of its approach toward treating patients who have multimorbidity conditions; understands that the study analysed a database containing 1.75 million patient records from 314 medical practices across Scotland and discovered that 23.2% of patients were multimorbid, whereby patients have multiple chronic conditions that could include coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer and depression; notes the findings that show a trend between the increasing prevalence of multimorbidity with increasing age and that people living in the most deprived areas received poorly coordinated and inefficient care; believes that there is a need to adapt the current single-disease framework approach, which it understands is used by most healthcare services, medical education and research in order to improve the continuity and coordination of care and to remove fragmented care, and notes that Dr Chris Salisbury of the School of Social Community Medicine at the University of Bristol has highlighted the financial pressures of increasing multimorbidity rates and the need to develop multimorbidity care, saying "expenditure on health care rises almost exponentially with the number of chronic disorders. This economic burden heightens the need to manage people with several chronic illnesses in more efficient ways."
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Mark McDonald, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, John Mason, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament notes the summary of evidence of the Finance Committee’s series of roundtable discussions on fiscal sustainability.
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That the Parliament notes the summary of evidence of the Finance Committee’s series of roundtable discussions on fiscal sustainability.
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That the Parliament supports the FairFuelUK Campaign, which aims to reverse the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to increase fuel duty by 3.06p per litre plus VAT in August 2012; understands that the campaign is supported by the RAC, the Road Haulage Association, the Freight Transport Association and the Fuelcard Company; notes that these groups have worked with the campaign to highlight the economic implications of the levels of fuel duty in the UK, which, it understands, is among the highest in Europe and places businesses at a competitive disadvantage by impacting on the cost of goods, services and inflation; considers that high fuel prices have an adverse economic effect, have been a contributory factor to the UK recently re-entering recession and limit economic recovery and growth; notes the research by the Centre of Economics and Business Research, which suggests that a 2.5p per litre reduction in fuel duty would generate 175,000 jobs and boost GDP by 0.32% over a year; notes that the campaign has gained support from over 250,000 members of the public and over 150 parliamentarians, and urges members to support this cause and help prevent what it sees as an unjustifiable fuel tax increase.
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That the Parliament supports the FairFuelUK Campaign, which aims to reverse the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to increase fuel duty by 3.06p per litre plus VAT in August 2012; understands that the campaign is supported by the RAC, the Road Haulage Association, the Freight Transport Association and the Fuelcard Company; notes that these groups have worked with the campaign to highlight the economic implications of the levels of fuel duty in the UK, which, it understands, is among the highest in Europe and places businesses at a competitive disadvantage by impacting on the cost of goods, services and inflation; considers that high fuel prices have an adverse economic effect, have been a contributory factor to the UK recently re-entering recession and limit economic recovery and growth; notes the research by the Centre of Economics and Business Research, which suggests that a 2.5p per litre reduction in fuel duty would generate 175,000 jobs and boost GDP by 0.32% over a year; notes that the campaign has gained support from over 250,000 members of the public and over 150 parliamentarians, and urges members to support this cause and help prevent what it sees as an unjustifiable fuel tax increase.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Aileen McLeod, George Adam, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey
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That the Parliament congratulates the West Kilbride Community Initiative on the official opening of the Barony Centre in the village on 1 May 2012; considers this to be a magnificent cultural, artistic and social facility; notes what it understands has been the hard work, professionalism, commitment, tenacity, energy and enthusiasm of craft development manager, Maggie Broadley, and her team of volunteers and professionals who have invested their time and imagination for years to make this project happen; acknowledges the support and partnership working of the Big Lottery, the Scottish Government, Ayrshire Leader Fund, North Ayrshire Council, the Robertson Trust and others, and believes that, as well as attracting numerous visitors and providing an invaluable exhibition space, the Barony Centre will bring employment and prove vital to the sustainable regeneration of the village.
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That the Parliament congratulates the West Kilbride Community Initiative on the official opening of the Barony Centre in the village on 1 May 2012; considers this to be a magnificent cultural, artistic and social facility; notes what it understands has been the hard work, professionalism, commitment, tenacity, energy and enthusiasm of craft development manager, Maggie Broadley, and her team of volunteers and professionals who have invested their time and imagination for years to make this project happen; acknowledges the support and partnership working of the Big Lottery, the Scottish Government, Ayrshire Leader Fund, North Ayrshire Council, the Robertson Trust and others, and believes that, as well as attracting numerous visitors and providing an invaluable exhibition space, the Barony Centre will bring employment and prove vital to the sustainable regeneration of the village.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, John Lamont, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Aileen McLeod, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament supports World Asthma Day on 1 May 2012, when health care groups and asthma educators collaborate with the Global Initiative for Asthma to raise awareness about asthma and seek to improve asthma care throughout the world; highlights the theme of World Asthma Day, You Can Control Your Asthma, whereby charities will seek to emphasise asthma control in events including the Edinburgh Salt Cave open day, in which salt therapy offers an alternative treatment for asthma, and the Edinburgh awareness evening organised by the Institute of Occupational Medicine; understands that asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects 368,000 people in Scotland and is characterised by recurring episodes of inflammation of the bronchi manifested by laboured breathing; further understands that, in 2009, three people per day died of the condition and that an estimated 90% of these deaths were avoidable; acknowledges asthma campaigns in Scotland, including the Get it Off Your Chest campaign, in which asthma sufferers are encouraged to share experiences of their condition, and supports research into the treatment, prevention and biology of asthma, including research into immunotherapy treatment by the Medical Research Council and Asthma UK research centre in London, which aims to reduce the debilitating effect of the condition on people in the UK.
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That the Parliament supports World Asthma Day on 1 May 2012, when health care groups and asthma educators collaborate with the Global Initiative for Asthma to raise awareness about asthma and seek to improve asthma care throughout the world; highlights the theme of World Asthma Day, You Can Control Your Asthma, whereby charities will seek to emphasise asthma control in events including the Edinburgh Salt Cave open day, in which salt therapy offers an alternative treatment for asthma, and the Edinburgh awareness evening organised by the Institute of Occupational Medicine; understands that asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects 368,000 people in Scotland and is characterised by recurring episodes of inflammation of the bronchi manifested by laboured breathing; further understands that, in 2009, three people per day died of the condition and that an estimated 90% of these deaths were avoidable; acknowledges asthma campaigns in Scotland, including the Get it Off Your Chest campaign, in which asthma sufferers are encouraged to share experiences of their condition, and supports research into the treatment, prevention and biology of asthma, including research into immunotherapy treatment by the Medical Research Council and Asthma UK research centre in London, which aims to reduce the debilitating effect of the condition on people in the UK.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Annabel Goldie, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson, Hugh Henry, Adam Ingram, George Adam, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Jackson Carlaw, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Colin Keir, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, John Mason
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That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Cancer Prevention Network considers that there are carcinogenic properties to alcohol and a relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer development; understands that alcohol is a contributory factor in 6.2% of all cancer cases, with prevalence rates linked between alcohol and cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract and breast cancer; understands that alcohol has a role in the pathogenesis of cancer, where alcohol itself can act like a solvent, aggravating the activity of other toxins, or where the metabolic product of alcohol, acetaldehyde, can act directly as a carcinogenic; considers that even moderate levels of alcohol can dramatically increase the risk of developing cancer, whereby a daily intake of one to three units can be associated with the development of cancer of the pharynx; recognises existing Scottish Government campaigns, including Alcohol Brief Intervention and “Time to think about what you drink”, aimed at reducing the impact of lifestyle factors on the risk of developing cancer, and further considers increasing public and professional awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption and cancer through clinical training and public engagement, which is mirrored by the Australian AlcoholThinkAgain campaign, which has produced videos dealing with the carcinogenic nature of alcohol.
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That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Cancer Prevention Network considers that there are carcinogenic properties to alcohol and a relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer development; understands that alcohol is a contributory factor in 6.2% of all cancer cases, with prevalence rates linked between alcohol and cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract and breast cancer; understands that alcohol has a role in the pathogenesis of cancer, where alcohol itself can act like a solvent, aggravating the activity of other toxins, or where the metabolic product of alcohol, acetaldehyde, can act directly as a carcinogenic; considers that even moderate levels of alcohol can dramatically increase the risk of developing cancer, whereby a daily intake of one to three units can be associated with the development of cancer of the pharynx; recognises existing Scottish Government campaigns, including Alcohol Brief Intervention and “Time to think about what you drink”, aimed at reducing the impact of lifestyle factors on the risk of developing cancer, and further considers increasing public and professional awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption and cancer through clinical training and public engagement, which is mirrored by the Australian AlcoholThinkAgain campaign, which has produced videos dealing with the carcinogenic nature of alcohol.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Jackson Carlaw, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabel Goldie
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