That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Industrial Preservation Trust on what it considers to be its admirable efforts in protecting Scotland’s industrial heritage; believes that industrial preservation is important and notes with regret the amount of rare, unique and irreplaceable buildings, machinery and other items lost over decades of neglect; emphasises what it believes to be the need to promote an understanding of Scotland’s pivotal role in the industrial revolution; asks the Scottish Government to commit to improving the preservation of Scotland’s industrial heritage, and urges it to consider supporting the Scottish Industrial Preservation Trust in its ventures.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Industrial Preservation Trust on what it considers to be its admirable efforts in protecting Scotland’s industrial heritage; believes that industrial preservation is important and notes with regret the amount of rare, unique and irreplaceable buildings, machinery and other items lost over decades of neglect; emphasises what it believes to be the need to promote an understanding of Scotland’s pivotal role in the industrial revolution; asks the Scottish Government to commit to improving the preservation of Scotland’s industrial heritage, and urges it to consider supporting the Scottish Industrial Preservation Trust in its ventures.
Supported by: Mary Scanlon, Jackie Baillie, Annabel Goldie, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret Mitchell, Drew Smith, John Lamont, Liz Smith, John Park
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That the Parliament congratulates The Glasgow School of Art on obtaining a grant of £122,500 to establish the reason for the city having produced so many successful contemporary artists; believes that the school of art and its world-class facilities have played a substantial role in what has been described as the Glasgow miracle, and welcomes the opportunities that the grant provides to investigate the evidence of the last 30 years in order to unlock some of the secrets of the Glasgow miracle and to build on current successes.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Glasgow School of Art on obtaining a grant of £122,500 to establish the reason for the city having produced so many successful contemporary artists; believes that the school of art and its world-class facilities have played a substantial role in what has been described as the Glasgow miracle, and welcomes the opportunities that the grant provides to investigate the evidence of the last 30 years in order to unlock some of the secrets of the Glasgow miracle and to build on current successes.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Patrick McDonald on winning The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) Entrepreneur of the Year Award; considers that Patrick has shown hard work and tenacity in setting up Superior Catering and Leisure while still a teenager; notes the support that Patrick received from the Glasgow Regeneration Agency, Business Gateway and PSYBT to start his business, and further recognises the employment opportunities that Patrick has created for others in Glasgow.
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That the Parliament congratulates Patrick McDonald on winning The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) Entrepreneur of the Year Award; considers that Patrick has shown hard work and tenacity in setting up Superior Catering and Leisure while still a teenager; notes the support that Patrick received from the Glasgow Regeneration Agency, Business Gateway and PSYBT to start his business, and further recognises the employment opportunities that Patrick has created for others in Glasgow.
Supported by: John Lamont, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee for the 20th Commonwealth Games on appointing a new chief executive; welcomes David Grevemberg to the post and notes his background in international, multi-event and disability sport; further notes the hard work that he has already done as chief operating officer of the Organising Committee, and wishes him well for the delivery of an event that should be both a successful sporting spectacle and a much-deserved opportunity for the city of Glasgow to shine on the world stage.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee for the 20th Commonwealth Games on appointing a new chief executive; welcomes David Grevemberg to the post and notes his background in international, multi-event and disability sport; further notes the hard work that he has already done as chief operating officer of the Organising Committee, and wishes him well for the delivery of an event that should be both a successful sporting spectacle and a much-deserved opportunity for the city of Glasgow to shine on the world stage.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Annabel Goldie, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Tavish Scott, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, David Stewart, Liz Smith, Joe FitzPatrick, Paul Wheelhouse, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Mary Fee
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament wishes the Scotland team well in the World Schools’ Debating Championship being held in Dundee between 16 and 26 August 2011; recognises the strong track record of success by Scottish teams in debating on the world stage at both school and university level, and further recognises the life skills that debating helps develop such as self-confidence, rigour of thought and the ability to develop structured intellectual argument.
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That the Parliament wishes the Scotland team well in the World Schools’ Debating Championship being held in Dundee between 16 and 26 August 2011; recognises the strong track record of success by Scottish teams in debating on the world stage at both school and university level, and further recognises the life skills that debating helps develop such as self-confidence, rigour of thought and the ability to develop structured intellectual argument.
Supported by: Marco Biagi, Drew Smith, Jenny Marra, Kevin Stewart, Mark McDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, John Lamont, Liam McArthur, David Stewart, Liz Smith, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Tavish Scott, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Rhoda Grant, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament welcomes the filming of Hollywood movie World War Z within the city of Glasgow; applauds the Glasgow Film Agency and the other bodies involved in bringing high-profile film making to the city; notes the significant economic benefits this may bring to Glasgow, and hopes film making and other creative industries will continue to play an important role throughout Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the filming of Hollywood movie World War Z within the city of Glasgow; applauds the Glasgow Film Agency and the other bodies involved in bringing high-profile film making to the city; notes the significant economic benefits this may bring to Glasgow, and hopes film making and other creative industries will continue to play an important role throughout Scotland.
Supported by: Annabel Goldie, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Patricia Ferguson, Gil Paterson, Murdo Fraser, John Scott, Jamie McGrigor, Kenneth Gibson, Jackson Carlaw, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Liz Smith, Paul Wheelhouse, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Drew Smith
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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As an amendment to motion S4M-00308 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Scotland Bill - Scottish Broadcasting and the Scottish Digital Network) leave out from ", and encourages" to end and insert “without compromising existing broadcasting capability.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-00308 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Scotland Bill - Scottish Broadcasting and the Scottish Digital Network) leave out from ", and encourages" to end and insert “without compromising existing broadcasting capability.”
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2011
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That the Parliament recognises the hard work of Japanese students at the University of Glasgow who, along with the Clean Glasgow Campaign, staged a clean-up of the west end of the city; notes that, despite what was considered to be terrible weather, the students gathered 25 large sacks of litter to say thank you to local residents who had generously donated to the Glasgow for Japan appeal; further notes that the students have raised a total of £10,000 for the relief fund since March 2011, and applauds the ongoing efforts of the Clean Glasgow Campaign to make Glasgow a better place to live, work and visit.
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That the Parliament recognises the hard work of Japanese students at the University of Glasgow who, along with the Clean Glasgow Campaign, staged a clean-up of the west end of the city; notes that, despite what was considered to be terrible weather, the students gathered 25 large sacks of litter to say thank you to local residents who had generously donated to the Glasgow for Japan appeal; further notes that the students have raised a total of £10,000 for the relief fund since March 2011, and applauds the ongoing efforts of the Clean Glasgow Campaign to make Glasgow a better place to live, work and visit.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Kevin Stewart, Derek Mackay, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, John Lamont, Liz Smith, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Jamie McGrigor, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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