That the Parliament welcomes the 2012 Daily Record's and Sunday Mail’s Kits for Kids campaign, in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland; recognises that the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland will give hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of kit and training gear to 400 school and youth football teams across Scotland; understands the difficulties that school and youth football teams frequently face in trying to secure high-quality kits and training equipment while working with a small budget, and congratulates the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland on their continued commitment and support for grassroots youth football across Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2012 Daily Record's and Sunday Mail’s Kits for Kids campaign, in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland; recognises that the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland will give hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of kit and training gear to 400 school and youth football teams across Scotland; understands the difficulties that school and youth football teams frequently face in trying to secure high-quality kits and training equipment while working with a small budget, and congratulates the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Lloyds TSB Scotland on their continued commitment and support for grassroots youth football across Scotland.
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Rhoda Grant, Patricia Ferguson, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie, Linda Fabiani, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Murray, John Pentland, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Simpson, Roderick Campbell, Michael McMahon, Jamie McGrigor, James Kelly, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Kezia Dugdale, John Park, Mike MacKenzie, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, David Torrance, Drew Smith
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That the Parliament congratulates the trade union, USDAW, on securing more than £200,000 in compensation for the 103 former employees of the Scottish sweet manufacturer, New McCowan’s Ltd; notes that McCowan’s went into administration in September 2011 and ceased trading in October 2011, resulting in the loss of 103 jobs; recognises that USDAW fought hard on behalf of staff for a protective award as it understands that the company failed to consult with employees before making them redundant; praises USDAW for the support that it has shown to the former employees of McCowan’s, and hopes that those who have been made redundant are successful in finding new employment.
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That the Parliament congratulates the trade union, USDAW, on securing more than £200,000 in compensation for the 103 former employees of the Scottish sweet manufacturer, New McCowan’s Ltd; notes that McCowan’s went into administration in September 2011 and ceased trading in October 2011, resulting in the loss of 103 jobs; recognises that USDAW fought hard on behalf of staff for a protective award as it understands that the company failed to consult with employees before making them redundant; praises USDAW for the support that it has shown to the former employees of McCowan’s, and hopes that those who have been made redundant are successful in finding new employment.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Jim Eadie, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby, Graeme Pearson, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Margaret McDougall, John Park, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Kezia Dugdale, John Pentland, Hanzala Malik, Jamie Hepburn, Hugh Henry, James Kelly, Richard Simpson, Michael McMahon, Roderick Campbell, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld College on being crowned joint winner of the JICS TechDis OASES 2011 Award, which it considers prestigious, in recognition of the college's inclusion and commitment to equality; praises the college for developing its Equalities Tool, an intranet-based database to allow staff to monitor student attainment, particularly those with declared disabilities, to ensure that they receive the support needed; understands that the college faced stiff opposition from other education centres throughout the UK and Ireland to win the award; notes that it was highly commended for engaging students of all abilities; understands that the Equalities Tool assisted the college in receiving an exemplary HM Inspectorate of Education report earlier this year, which stated that the college was leading the way on issues of equality, and finally wishes the management, staff and students well in future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld College on being crowned joint winner of the JICS TechDis OASES 2011 Award, which it considers prestigious, in recognition of the college's inclusion and commitment to equality; praises the college for developing its Equalities Tool, an intranet-based database to allow staff to monitor student attainment, particularly those with declared disabilities, to ensure that they receive the support needed; understands that the college faced stiff opposition from other education centres throughout the UK and Ireland to win the award; notes that it was highly commended for engaging students of all abilities; understands that the Equalities Tool assisted the college in receiving an exemplary HM Inspectorate of Education report earlier this year, which stated that the college was leading the way on issues of equality, and finally wishes the management, staff and students well in future endeavours.
Supported by: Elaine Smith, Patricia Ferguson, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Claire Baker, Richard Simpson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, John Pentland, Kezia Dugdale, David Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Drew Smith, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the QHotels chain on winning the 2011-12 AA Eco Hotel Group of the Year award; notes that the group owns the Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld; welcomes QHotels’ commitment to green initiatives, which, it understands, has seen a reduction in energy consumption at its hotels and an increase in the use of local and sustainable products; understands that QHotels was recently awarded a Green Tourism Business Scheme accreditation as a result of the group's effective recycling programme, which includes the introduction of a green champion at each hotel and the launch of a carbon-offsetting scheme for guests and conference organisers; praises managing director Michael Purtill for his leadership, and hopes that the hotel group will continue to carry out its commitment to green initiatives in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the QHotels chain on winning the 2011-12 AA Eco Hotel Group of the Year award; notes that the group owns the Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld; welcomes QHotels’ commitment to green initiatives, which, it understands, has seen a reduction in energy consumption at its hotels and an increase in the use of local and sustainable products; understands that QHotels was recently awarded a Green Tourism Business Scheme accreditation as a result of the group's effective recycling programme, which includes the introduction of a green champion at each hotel and the launch of a carbon-offsetting scheme for guests and conference organisers; praises managing director Michael Purtill for his leadership, and hopes that the hotel group will continue to carry out its commitment to green initiatives in the future.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Hugh Henry, Jamie McGrigor, Sandra White, Roderick Campbell, Jamie Hepburn, John Pentland, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Paul Wheelhouse, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament notes with concern the news that New McCowans is to close its operations at Stenhousemuir with the loss of 103 jobs; considers that antiquated administration and bankruptcy laws have not protected the workforce; understands that redundancy payments will be made by the taxpayer-funded redundancy payments board (RPB); notes that, even if the workers win any legal fight with the company, it will still be the RPB that will settle any monies owed to the workers; believes that the company has not shared information with the workforce nor consulted it in relation to the financial situation at New McCowans and that this is unacceptable and disrespectful to the workers who now find themselves looking for new jobs; supports an appraisal of, with a view to changing, the law that allows workers to be treated in this way, and wishes the workers at New McCowans well in seeking new employment.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the news that New McCowans is to close its operations at Stenhousemuir with the loss of 103 jobs; considers that antiquated administration and bankruptcy laws have not protected the workforce; understands that redundancy payments will be made by the taxpayer-funded redundancy payments board (RPB); notes that, even if the workers win any legal fight with the company, it will still be the RPB that will settle any monies owed to the workers; believes that the company has not shared information with the workforce nor consulted it in relation to the financial situation at New McCowans and that this is unacceptable and disrespectful to the workers who now find themselves looking for new jobs; supports an appraisal of, with a view to changing, the law that allows workers to be treated in this way, and wishes the workers at New McCowans well in seeking new employment.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, John Park, Hanzala Malik, Hugh Henry, Elaine Smith
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates those who campaigned against the construction of a telecommunications mast near Eastfield Primary School in Cumbernauld; recognises the time and effort invested by members of the parent council and others from the local community who fought against the mast’s construction; welcomes the decision of North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee in rejecting the proposal; notes with regret that the developer has chosen to go against the decision of the planning committee and what it considers massive local opposition to appeal the decision, and urges the Scottish Government to do all in its power to ensure that telecommunication masts are not built near any school in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates those who campaigned against the construction of a telecommunications mast near Eastfield Primary School in Cumbernauld; recognises the time and effort invested by members of the parent council and others from the local community who fought against the mast’s construction; welcomes the decision of North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee in rejecting the proposal; notes with regret that the developer has chosen to go against the decision of the planning committee and what it considers massive local opposition to appeal the decision, and urges the Scottish Government to do all in its power to ensure that telecommunication masts are not built near any school in Scotland.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Margaret McCulloch, David Torrance, Derek Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Kezia Dugdale, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Baker, Michael McMahon, Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Elaine Smith
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the opening ceremony of the 45th International Children's Games held at Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell; wishes every success to the young people, referees and officials who have travelled to Lanarkshire from across the globe to take part in the games; recognises the hard work invested by the organisers and volunteers, and hopes that the impact of the games will be felt in Lanarkshire for years to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the opening ceremony of the 45th International Children's Games held at Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell; wishes every success to the young people, referees and officials who have travelled to Lanarkshire from across the globe to take part in the games; recognises the hard work invested by the organisers and volunteers, and hopes that the impact of the games will be felt in Lanarkshire for years to come.
Supported by: Claudia Beamish, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Jamie McGrigor, James Kelly, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Richard Lyle, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Margaret McCulloch
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates Bo’ness United Football Club on winning the ACA East Region Super League Championship, after gaining a 2-1 victory over Tayport at Newtown Park; recognises that the club has made history by becoming the first team in the Super League's history to win back-to-back titles; praises the players, management, staff and fans for their unstinting commitment to the club, and wishes Bo’ness United all the best in its future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bo’ness United Football Club on winning the ACA East Region Super League Championship, after gaining a 2-1 victory over Tayport at Newtown Park; recognises that the club has made history by becoming the first team in the Super League's history to win back-to-back titles; praises the players, management, staff and fans for their unstinting commitment to the club, and wishes Bo’ness United all the best in its future endeavours.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Siobhan McMahon, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik, Margaret Mitchell, John Pentland, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, James Kelly, Adam Ingram, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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