As an amendment to motion S4M-00245 in the name of Fergus Ewing (The Future of Tourism in Scotland), insert at end "and further commends tourist industry partners for working together to develop green and eco-tourism."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-00245 in the name of Fergus Ewing (The Future of Tourism in Scotland), insert at end "and further commends tourist industry partners for working together to develop green and eco-tourism."
Supported by: Ken Macintosh
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That the Parliament welcomes recognition of the work of the community landowning sector in the Highlands and Islands by being named as one of the UK's 50 New Radicals by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts and The Observer; notes that this recognition is for work in the cause of forging new and enterprising approaches to long-standing social and economic challenges; hopes that many other communities will seek to follow the route of community ownership to improve the economic and social prospects of their communities, and encourages communities to apply to use the new Scottish Land Fund to further their objectives and improve their prospects.
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That the Parliament welcomes recognition of the work of the community landowning sector in the Highlands and Islands by being named as one of the UK's 50 New Radicals by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts and The Observer; notes that this recognition is for work in the cause of forging new and enterprising approaches to long-standing social and economic challenges; hopes that many other communities will seek to follow the route of community ownership to improve the economic and social prospects of their communities, and encourages communities to apply to use the new Scottish Land Fund to further their objectives and improve their prospects.
Supported by: Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Dave Thompson, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, John Finnie, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Drew Smith
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That the Parliament notes concerns raised by local communities in the Western Isles regarding what is considered the dismissal of scientific-based objections submitted to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) during the consultation phase for designating special areas of conservation (SAC); notes that concerns raised include the failure to investigate alternative sites and the scientific basis for designating SACs; urges SNH to provide further clarification regarding its procedures; understands that the concerns and objections raised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar regarding the potential economic impact on local communities is shared by individuals, organisations and businesses in the Western Isles; urges the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment to provide clarification of the advice and regulations from the European Commission regarding designation of SACs; further urges the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment to make public all information regarding the impact assessment to explore the possible socioeconomic effects of designation and to provide information on how local communities and the economy of the Western Isles will be protected from this impact, and calls on the Scottish Government to halt the proposal for this designation of an SAC until a full and thorough investigation is carried out.
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That the Parliament notes concerns raised by local communities in the Western Isles regarding what is considered the dismissal of scientific-based objections submitted to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) during the consultation phase for designating special areas of conservation (SAC); notes that concerns raised include the failure to investigate alternative sites and the scientific basis for designating SACs; urges SNH to provide further clarification regarding its procedures; understands that the concerns and objections raised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar regarding the potential economic impact on local communities is shared by individuals, organisations and businesses in the Western Isles; urges the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment to provide clarification of the advice and regulations from the European Commission regarding designation of SACs; further urges the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment to make public all information regarding the impact assessment to explore the possible socioeconomic effects of designation and to provide information on how local communities and the economy of the Western Isles will be protected from this impact, and calls on the Scottish Government to halt the proposal for this designation of an SAC until a full and thorough investigation is carried out.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Anne McTaggart, David Stewart, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01526 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Regulatory Framework), insert at end ", supports regulation that encourages equal opportunities, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward its proposed sustainable procurement bill."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01526 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Regulatory Framework), insert at end ", supports regulation that encourages equal opportunities, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward its proposed sustainable procurement bill."
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That the Parliament recognises the benefits and opportunities for providing high quality, low cost, wireless broadband to the remote communities in the Highlands and Islands; considers that the Tegola project, which is sponsored by the University of Edinburgh and the University of the Highlands and Islands and built by the communities of Arnisdale and Knoydart, has conclusively demonstrated the economic and social benefits of reliable internet connections; notes that in October 2011, when telephone lines to the area were completely knocked out by lightning strikes, the residents were able to maintain communications with the outside world through the Tegola network and that emergency health services to a much wider area were diverted through Tegola, and considers that establishing the infrastructure to enable communities to build such networks should be a government priority.
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That the Parliament recognises the benefits and opportunities for providing high quality, low cost, wireless broadband to the remote communities in the Highlands and Islands; considers that the Tegola project, which is sponsored by the University of Edinburgh and the University of the Highlands and Islands and built by the communities of Arnisdale and Knoydart, has conclusively demonstrated the economic and social benefits of reliable internet connections; notes that in October 2011, when telephone lines to the area were completely knocked out by lightning strikes, the residents were able to maintain communications with the outside world through the Tegola network and that emergency health services to a much wider area were diverted through Tegola, and considers that establishing the infrastructure to enable communities to build such networks should be a government priority.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Lewis Macdonald, Dave Thompson, Liam McArthur, Mike MacKenzie
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Pulteney Distillery, Wick, on its 21-year-old single malt whisky achieving a record-equalling score of 97.5% in becoming the Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2012 whisky of the year, making it only the second Scottish distillery to win what is considered to be this prestigious award.
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That the Parliament congratulates Pulteney Distillery, Wick, on its 21-year-old single malt whisky achieving a record-equalling score of 97.5% in becoming the Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2012 whisky of the year, making it only the second Scottish distillery to win what is considered to be this prestigious award.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Mary Scanlon, Sandra White, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Tavish Scott, Richard Simpson, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, John Finnie, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign for better health care across Scotland by the MS Society which highlights the need for effective implementation of the Clinical Standards for Neurological Health Services; considers that the standards for neurological conditions published in 2009 mark an important step forward for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) by setting out key standards for all NHS boards, including access to specialist multidisciplinary teams; recognises that these standards are vital to ensuring that MS patients have access to high quality care wherever they live; welcomes the appointment of a dedicated MS nurse in the Western Isles which it understands follows significant work by the MS Society; recognises the role of individuals and communities in the Western Isles who campaigned successfully for the appointment; notes that Scotland has one of the highest incidences of MS per head of population in the world, and believes that greater investment and government support is needed to further research and provide services.
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign for better health care across Scotland by the MS Society which highlights the need for effective implementation of the Clinical Standards for Neurological Health Services; considers that the standards for neurological conditions published in 2009 mark an important step forward for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) by setting out key standards for all NHS boards, including access to specialist multidisciplinary teams; recognises that these standards are vital to ensuring that MS patients have access to high quality care wherever they live; welcomes the appointment of a dedicated MS nurse in the Western Isles which it understands follows significant work by the MS Society; recognises the role of individuals and communities in the Western Isles who campaigned successfully for the appointment; notes that Scotland has one of the highest incidences of MS per head of population in the world, and believes that greater investment and government support is needed to further research and provide services.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Neil Findlay, Mary Fee, Mark Griffin, Paul Wheelhouse, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Liam McArthur, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Mary Scanlon, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Claudia Beamish
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent announcement of viewing figures for BBC ALBA; notes that BBC ALBA now attracts 530,000 viewers on a weekly basis and, in doing so, has more than doubled its viewing figures; considers that this rise is a vindication of the decision by the BBC Trust to make BBC ALBA available on Freeview after a large community-based campaign, and further considers that this welcome rise, coming as it does in the week of the Royal National Mod in Stornoway, and following the launch by the Scottish Qualifications Authority of new Gaelic qualifications, points to a bright future for Gaelic in Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent announcement of viewing figures for BBC ALBA; notes that BBC ALBA now attracts 530,000 viewers on a weekly basis and, in doing so, has more than doubled its viewing figures; considers that this rise is a vindication of the decision by the BBC Trust to make BBC ALBA available on Freeview after a large community-based campaign, and further considers that this welcome rise, coming as it does in the week of the Royal National Mod in Stornoway, and following the launch by the Scottish Qualifications Authority of new Gaelic qualifications, points to a bright future for Gaelic in Scotland.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Patricia Ferguson, Mary Scanlon, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Dave Thompson, Lewis Macdonald, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Angus MacDonald, John Finnie, Paul Wheelhouse, David Torrance, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament acknowledges the constant need for blood donations in Scotland and the United Kingdom and considers the visit to the Parliament of the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit on 26 October 2011 as a great opportunity to contribute to this cause; understands that 1,000 units of blood are needed every day to ensure that patients in Scottish hospitals receive the treatment that they need and that only 470 ml of blood will be taken from each person, an amount that the human body regenerates in a very short period of time, and notes that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service encourages donation of blood every 16 weeks, that the donation takes approximately an hour and that most who donate can resume normal activity almost immediately after donation.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the constant need for blood donations in Scotland and the United Kingdom and considers the visit to the Parliament of the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit on 26 October 2011 as a great opportunity to contribute to this cause; understands that 1,000 units of blood are needed every day to ensure that patients in Scottish hospitals receive the treatment that they need and that only 470 ml of blood will be taken from each person, an amount that the human body regenerates in a very short period of time, and notes that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service encourages donation of blood every 16 weeks, that the donation takes approximately an hour and that most who donate can resume normal activity almost immediately after donation.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Bill Walker, Margaret Burgess, Mark Griffin, Siobhan McMahon, Jenny Marra, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Margaret McDougall, John Park, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Hanzala Malik, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Lewis Macdonald, Stewart Maxwell, John Pentland, Jackson Carlaw, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Murray
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Applecross Inn in Ross-Shire on being newly announced as Scottish Pub of The Year 2012 by the Good Pub Guide and also the Tigh an Eilean Hotel in Shieldaig on being named Scottish Dining Pub of The Year; considers that the Highlands continues to provide great quality hospitality, boosting the reputation of the Highlands and Islands as a welcoming area for culture and tourism, and notes that the area continues to provide award-winning food and drink, having previously held awards in both 2008 and 2009.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Applecross Inn in Ross-Shire on being newly announced as Scottish Pub of The Year 2012 by the Good Pub Guide and also the Tigh an Eilean Hotel in Shieldaig on being named Scottish Dining Pub of The Year; considers that the Highlands continues to provide great quality hospitality, boosting the reputation of the Highlands and Islands as a welcoming area for culture and tourism, and notes that the area continues to provide award-winning food and drink, having previously held awards in both 2008 and 2009.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Hugh Henry, Jamie McGrigor, Mary Scanlon, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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