Section F – Motions and Amendments

Motions and amendments are normally only printed the day after the day on which they are lodged and then with the complete list of motions and amendments lodged the previous week which is published in this section of the Bulletin every Monday. That list also contains any motions lodged for debate in the forthcoming week.

Where the text of a motion or amendment is altered, the motion or amendment is re-printed with the changes marked by asterisks in the text.

Where a motion or amendment attracts additional support after it is first published, that additional support is shown separately at the end of this section.

Motions eligible for consideration for debate as members’ business in the Parliament are marked with a hash symbol (#).

Motions submitted for members’ business in the Parliament but which have not yet received the requisite cross-party support are marked with a diamond symbol (♦).

Motions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R".

An indication is also provided where motions and amendments have been withdrawn.

A full list of current motions is available to view each Monday in paper copy at the Chamber Desk or alternatively on the Scottish Parliament web site at Current Motions

(http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/motionsAndAmendments/motions.htm). A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/motionsAndAmendments/index.htm

New and altered motions and amendments

*S3M-4533 Robert Brown: Dementia in Care Homes—That the Parliament notes Remember, I’m still me, a joint report by the Care Commission and the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland on the provision of care in residential homes for people with dementia; notes that the report found that 70% of people living in the care homes visited had dementia; is concerned that the report found that some care homes fell seriously short of best practice and that people with dementia were not always getting the best possible care to meet their needs; is appalled that the report found that there was often no regular review of medication, even though 75% of people in homes were taking one or more psychoactive medicines, that the majority of care staff were generally unaware of best-practice guidance and that some felt that they did not have enough time to give the care that they wanted and that there was sometimes little activity, with activity coordinators not always trained or supervised, and calls on the Scottish Government to develop a National Dementia Strategy and work with NHS boards, local authorities and others to address urgently the shortcomings detailed in the report.

*S3M-4532 Marilyn Livingstone: Fife Shopmobility Services—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new premises of Fife Shopmobility in Kirkcaldy; commends the work of Fife Shopmobility in providing wheelchairs and scooters to enable people with mobility difficulties and visual impairments to access shopping and leisure facilities in the town centre; acknowledges the work and dedication of volunteers who provide a companion shopping service and are trained in customer care and sighted guidance for many of the 1,864 registered users who require assistance while shopping, and recognises that for the past 18 years the charity has helped people to gain independence, self-esteem and choice and that the services are helping to meet the goals of social inclusion and equality in the local community as well as contributing to the town’s economy.

*S3M-4531 Mr Frank McAveety: Setting the Standard, Clyde Bergemann Wins important Trade Award—That the Parliament congratulates the engineering company, Clyde Bergemann Ltd, based in the east end of Glasgow, for receiving the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009; appreciates the award being presented by the Lord Provost of Glasgow and recognises the work done by the company, which specialises in the supply of clean energy technologies designed to improve thermal efficiency and reduce harmful emissions; commends the contribution made by the company that demonstrates the continuing vibrancy of the east end of Glasgow and hopes that the company can develop further links with Clyde Gateway, the largest economic regeneration project in Scotland, and wishes the company well in its continuing role of providing high-level quality products and engineering for international clients.

*S3M-4530 Mr Frank McAveety: More to Trust—That the Parliament congratulates the Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) on the progress made with its ambitious plans to develop a Health and Wellbeing Centre to reinvigorate the former Calder Street Baths site; welcomes the success of its recent planning application and recognises the continuing fundraising activities of the trust, and calls on all potential large funders, such as the Big Lottery Fund, Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government, to come together to take the Health and Wellbeing Centre plans forward to meet the aspirations and needs of residents in the south side of Glasgow.

*S3M-4529 Joe FitzPatrick: End to Cake Ban in Dundee—That the Parliament welcomes the end of the ban on home baking at school events in Dundee after the ruling was overturned by the city’s new SNP administration after being kept in place by the Labour party for almost a decade; highlights that this half-baked idea was introduced by the Labour administration in 1999 and that it was never removed during its time in office takes the biscuit; notes Dundee’s proud home baking tradition, which includes the Dundee cake and Desperate Dan’s cow pies; welcomes the fact that attendees at Dundee school events can now enjoy home baking, and looks forward to the host of events over the coming months that can now have cake sales without breaking council rules.

Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville*, Kenneth Gibson*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*

S3M-4528 Mary Scanlon: Congratulations to Strathspey Thistle FC—That the Parliament congratulates Strathspey Thistle FC on its move to the Highland Football League (HFL); notes that its first home match in this senior football league will be on 6 August 2009 and believes that many people from the area will turn out to watch this match and continue to support the local team in the months and years ahead; understands the urgency to implement the changes to the ground required in order for the club to take its place in the league following a vote by existing HFL clubs in February to admit three further teams, including Strathspey Thistle, into the country’s most northern senior football league; congratulates the club on its vision to encourage youth football in the area with a youth committee formed to oversee an under-13s and under-14s team for the Moray Youth League and an under-15s team in the HFL Development League, and wishes the entire team, committee and supporters the best of luck for their first season in senior football.

S3M-4527 Jamie Hepburn: Unfair Charges for Supplemental Oxygen by Airlines—That the Parliament notes that many individuals with a variety of conditions require supplemental oxygen when travelling by air; is concerned that many airlines continue to charge for providing passengers with the supplemental oxygen that they require; believes that this is effectively profiteering from disabled people; calls on those airlines that continue to charge passengers requiring in-flight supplemental oxygen to cease doing so by allowing such passengers either to bring personal oxygen equipment on board and use it or to have supplemental oxygen provided for them, in both cases without charge; welcomes the recent decision by British Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific to drop all charges; notes that as of 1 May 2009 airlines in the United States of America have to allow passengers requiring supplemental oxygen to use their own portable oxygen concentrator free of charge, and calls for airlines operating from Scotland that at present levy charges for the provision of in-flight supplemental oxygen to do the same.

S3M-4526 Andrew Welsh on behalf of the Finance Committee: Strategic Budget Scrutiny—That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Finance Committee’s 2nd Report 2009 (Session 3): Strategic Budget Scrutiny (SP Paper 283).

Supported by: Jackie Baillie

S3M-4525 Ken Macintosh: Participation in the Edinburgh International Film Festival—That the Parliament welcomes the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival and the contribution that the event makes to Scottish cultural life; appreciates the pleasure that the festival has brought audiences and the platform that it has provided to film makers from Scotland and around the world; recognises the importance of film in challenging prejudice and tackling controversial subjects; notes, for example, the number of Arab, Palestinian and Israeli productions focussing on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the number of those films reflecting varied and opposing points of view that have received funding from the Israeli Film Fund; therefore expresses concern at the decision of the film festival to return a grant made by the Israeli Embassy to help an Israeli director participate in this important cultural event; calls for all communities and voices to be heard in such a creative forum, and greets with relief the news that the Israeli director will be able to attend the Edinburgh International Film Festival after all.

Supported by: John Park*

S3M-4524 Jeremy Purvis: Congratulations to the Borders Book Festival and James Kelman, Winner of the Book of the Year 2009—That the Parliament congratulates James Kelman on winning Book of the Year 2009 at the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Book Awards and the £30,000 prize for his novel, Kieron Smith, boy, at a ceremony held at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose on 19 June 2009; notes that this was the second year that the awards were held at the Melrose festival; considers that the ceremony, hosted by writer and comedian Rory Bremner, was a triumphant success and testament to the growing popularity of the Borders Book Festival; congratulates Alistair Moffat, Paula Ogilvie and team in developing the festival; recognises that the awards are indicative of the current strength of Scottish literature, and further congratulates Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, the Scottish Arts Council and the category winners, Janice Galloway (Non Fiction), Tom Pow (Poetry) and Andrea McNicoll (First Book) and all those involved in making this event such a success.

S3M-4523 Brian Adam: Bankhead Academy, Young Engineer and Science Clubs Scotland Club of the Year—That the Parliament congratulates Bankhead Academy on winning the accolade of Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland Club of the Year; wishes the successful team members a bright future; notes the success of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s network of over 320 clubs across the country, and acknowledges the network’s supporters in the north east, including BP, Department of Energy and Climate Change, Lloyd’s Register, OPITO the Oil and Gas Academy and Shell.

Supported by: Alasdair Allan*, Bill Kidd*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*

S3M-4522 Mr Frank McAveety: Get Involved in the East End Run—That the Parliament commends the ongoing success of the East End 5K that takes place annually in Tollcross Park, Glasgow; welcomes the record number of over 2,500 participants who will take part in June 2009; encourages the involvement of local primary schools in the event; supports the opening up of the event to people of all ages; looks forward to seeing greater participation from people in the community, and highlights the ongoing regeneration in the east end of Glasgow, which is providing more opportunities for local residents and subsequently building confidence in the area.

S3M-4521 Patricia Ferguson: More New Homes from Queens Cross Housing Association—That the Parliament notes the progress made by Queens Cross Housing Association toward the construction of 140 new homes at Murano Street in Firhill in Glasgow, the first of which will be completed by the summer of 2011; welcomes this development, which will provide homes for rent and for shared equity, including new homes for Glasgow Housing Association tenants in Hamiltonhill whose existing homes are to be demolished; acknowledges the commitment of Queens Cross Housing Association, in partnership with Glasgow City Council, to the provision of social rented housing and affordable home ownership for residents in north west Glasgow, and congratulates it on the start of this project, which is the first of a programme of 337 new homes in the area.

S3M-4520 Kenneth Gibson: Beith Cancer Support Group—That the Parliament congratulates Beith Cancer Support Group on raising over £26,000 this year to help local cancer patients; praises the group for raising over £309,000 for cancer research in its 20-year existence; commends the altruism and care shown by all involved in the support group under the leadership of Bill and Moira Haining; compliments the group on its innovative fundraising such as coffee mornings, whist drives and supper dances, and takes inspiration from its ever increasing drive to help local cancer patients.

Supported by: John Lamont*, Alasdair Allan*, Shirley-Anne Somerville*, Bill Kidd*, Jackson Carlaw*

S3M-4519 Margaret Mitchell: Carers Scotland’s General Practice Resource Pack—That the Parliament welcomes and supports Carers Scotland’s general practice resource pack, which is intended to provide a selection of tools and resources to help general practices identify and support carers; notes that the resource pack and noticeboard were developed because carers and research have identified the critical role that primary health care and, in particular, general practice plays in identifying and supporting carers, and recognises that there are 660,000 carers in Scotland who save the Scottish economy approximately £7.6 billion each year and do so at a great personal sacrifice, with carers being a third more likely to be in poor health than non-carers.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Mary Scanlon*, John Lamont*, Elaine Smith*, Jackie Baillie*, Bill Aitken*, Jackson Carlaw*, David Stewart*, Kenneth Gibson*

S3M-4518 John Swinney: Marine (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution—That the Parliament, for the purposes of any Act of the Scottish Parliament resulting from the Marine (Scotland) Bill, agrees to any expenditure of a kind referred to in Rules 9.12.3(b)(ii) and (iii) and 9.12.4 of the Parliament’s Standing Orders arising in consequence of the Act.

S3M-4517 Mr Frank McAveety: East End Youngsters Turning the Place Around—That the Parliament congratulates all the young people involved in the creation of Fuse, the east end youth café in Glasgow; recognises the hard work of east end youngsters in bringing former licensed premises on Shettleston Road back into use as a youth facility, providing space for music development, computer access and for public performance; commends the partnership with Shettleston Housing Association, Bringing East End Together (BEET) and Young East End Speaking (YES) and other supporters, and wishes Fuse a long future in providing a service shaped for and designed by young people themselves.

S3M-4516 Mr Frank McAveety: A Proactive Calton Joins Campaign for a Better East End—That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the organisation of the Calton Information Day, held at St James’ Primary School on 6 July 2009; commends the work of the Calton Area Association and its office bearers in bringing together the community of Calton to identify ways in which Calton can share in the wider regeneration of the east end of Glasgow, and calls on all partner agencies and elected members to work together to ensure that the community of Calton can make a contribution to the ongoing improvements to the east end of Glasgow.

S3M-4515 Mr Frank McAveety: British Muslims House of Lords Award Honours Scottish Muslim Artistic Director—That the Parliament congratulates Alina Mirza, the Artistic Director of Glasgow-based arts and film production company Heer Productions, on being awarded the British Muslims House of Lords Honour Award 2009 for arts and culture, an award that celebrates her artistic merit and aims to highlight the tremendous work carried out by British Muslims in the United Kingdom; commends the work that she has undertaken to redress the balance of opportunities within the arts and film sector and to provide viable cultural and artistic space to black and minority ethnic communities through innovative projects in a mainstream context; supports the work that she has done to establish links between artistic institutions and practising artists in the UK and Pakistan, leading to collaborative work, and hopes that this appointment will encourage more talented British Muslims from all walks of life to realise their dreams and make lasting contributions to society.

S3M-4514 Mr Frank McAveety: Govanhill Festival, Plenty to Celebrate—That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the Govanhill Festival, held on 20 June 2009 in Govanhill Park; recognises the partnership of Govanhill Housing Association and community partners such as the Larkfield Centre, Langside College, the Govanhill Baths Trust and many others in putting together a celebration of the vibrancy and diversity of the Govanhill community; commends the efforts being made by individuals and organisations to showcase the best of community spirit in the Govanhill area, and hopes that continuing progress can be made in tackling issues such as poor quality tenement properties, neglectful private landlords and community safety.

S3M-4513 Mr Frank McAveety: Holyrood Humanitarian Heroes—That the Parliament highly commends the pupils of Holyrood Secondary School in the south side of Glasgow for raising £70,000 to fund a charitable trip to Malawi, backed by the Glasgow Lord Provost, Bob Winter; acknowledges that during the trip they will work with local communities to help build a two-classroom block for pupils with additional support needs and renovate a number of classrooms; recognises that to date the pupils have raised more than £140,000 for Malawi through a wide range of activities involving virtually every pupil in the school; welcomes the fact that the school is working alongside the charity, Mary’s Meals, an expanding international movement based in the east end of Glasgow that provides lunches to thousands of children attending schools in Malawi, and encourages Holyrood Secondary School in its continued efforts and the people of the south side of Glasgow who have shown enormous generosity towards international projects such as this.

S3M-4512 Richard Baker: Congratulations to Cornerstone Forensic Service, Winners of Best Social Service Team in Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates the Cornerstone Forensic Service in Aberdeen on winning the Best Social Service Team in Scotland award at the Scottish Social Services Council Care Accolades award ceremony in Dundee on 7 June 2009; welcomes the team’s structured approach and emphasis on inclusion; notes that the forensic service provides support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues who have a history of offending or are at risk of offending without appropriate levels of support; notes that the project aims to protect the community and prevent individuals from reoffending by introducing structured support, employment opportunities and activities that bring stability to their lives, and considers that, since the service started in August 2004, it has been a huge success with none of the individuals supported by the service going on to reoffend but instead going on to integrate successfully back into the local community and with several of the residents now in part-time employment and attending college.

Supported by: George Foulkes, Marlyn Glen, Hugh Henry, Lewis Macdonald, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, John Park, Mary Mulligan, Robin Harper, Marilyn Livingstone, Des McNulty, Ken Macintosh, Dr Richard Simpson*, Nanette Milne*, Pauline McNeill*

S3M-4511 Mary Mulligan: West Lothian Council Rent Increases—That the Parliament condemns the decision of SNP-led West Lothian Council to increase rents for new-build council houses in West Lothian by 10%, which is on top of an existing 20% increase over four years in council rents imposed by the SNP-led council in 2007; considers that this decision will create an unfair two-tier rent structure for council housing in West Lothian and means that a tenant renting a three bedroom house in one street will pay £51.35 per week whereas a tenant renting a similar sized new-build property in the next will pay £74.80, a difference of £23.45 each week; further considers this reprehensible decision to be grossly unfair; recognises that it will put hard-pressed families under greater economic pressure, and welcomes the statement from West Lothian Council Labour group opposing this disgraceful rent hike.

Supported by: Mr Frank McAveety, Elaine Smith, Hugh O’Donnell, George Foulkes, Hugh Henry, David Whitton, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Karen Whitefield, Pauline McNeill, Marilyn Livingstone, Dr Richard Simpson*

S3M-4510 Ian McKee: Genius Bread—That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh’s Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, the creator of Genius, the first ever fresh gluten and wheat-free bread available in stores, and United Central Bakeries Ltd of Bathgate for producing it; notes that the product has won several innovation awards, including Best Free From Award 2009; further notes that, according to medical research, one in 100 people has coeliac disease and an even greater number of people experience some degree of wheat or gluten intolerance; understands that Genius is an alternative to traditional wheat bread that is high in fibre and low in carbohydrates, protein and sugars in comparison with traditional breads; considers that this product will allow people who lead gluten-free lifestyles, either for medical reasons or dietary choices, the possibility to introduce fresh bread into their diets, and hopes that the product will soon become available in all supermarkets and local shops across Scotland.

Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Michael Matheson, Elaine Smith, Mike Pringle, George Foulkes, David Whitton, Hugh Henry, Christina McKelvie, Mary Mulligan, Kenneth Gibson, Jim Tolson, Bill Kidd, Alison McInnes, Jamie McGrigor, Stuart McMillan, John Wilson, Dave Thompson*

S3M-4509 Christopher Harvie: Job Losses at MGt, Kirkcaldy—That the Parliament notes with concern the announcement by MGt, based in Kirkcaldy, the billing and software provider to the sports broadcaster Setanta, that it will lay off 10% of its workforce, resulting in the loss of 100 jobs, in order to cut costs in the wake of Setanta going into administration in the United Kingdom; deplores the fact that the economic recession is putting outsourced support and software centre employees in a highly vulnerable position; calls on the management of MGt to give full consideration, during the 30-day consultation period, to other means of cutting costs, such as cutting management salaries, to reduce the planned number of redundancies; asks MGt to work with the Scottish Government and other public bodies to ensure that every assistance is offered to the workers and families affected, and also calls for management and workers’ representatives to consider an appeal to top-class premier league football players, who might be well disposed and well placed to offer support to fans and workers, on the bottom rung of their industry threatened with redundancy.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Christine Grahame, Stuart McMillan, Dave Thompson, Alasdair Allan, John Wilson, Aileen Campbell*

S3M-4508 Jackie Baillie: Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Heatwave—That the Parliament congratulates the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games Committee on its second successful games on 14 June 2009; commends the chairperson, Sephton MacQuire, and all the volunteers for their efforts; welcomes the contribution of £8,750 from the Lottery Awards for All programme; further welcomes the contribution of the Helensburgh and District Pipe Band, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Pipe Band and clan chieftain Iain MacAulay in opening proceedings; congratulates all those involved in the heavyweight events, highland dancing and youth trail race, and notes the high turnout of spectators both local and national to enjoy the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games in a glorious heatwave.

S3M-4507 Margo MacDonald: The Salvation Army Centenary—That the Parliament congratulates the Salvation Army on its work with homeless people over the last 100 years in the city of Edinburgh; notes that it has provided a continuous service from its direct access hostel, The Pleasance; highlights that it has delivered services in partnership with other charities and that it continues to develop and grow its social work, particularly in the area of alcohol addiction, and thanks the staff and volunteers for all the work that they do to help homeless and vulnerable people throughout Scotland.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn

S3M-4506 Bill Wilson: Inclusion Scotland’s Report on Accessible Housing—That the Parliament congratulates Inclusion Scotland on the publication of its report, Freedom of Information Research into Accessible Housing for Disabled People in Scotland; acknowledges the work that has gone into researching and producing the report, which identifies new evidence of unmet housing need, and also acknowledges the role that Inclusion Scotland has played over the last year in raising awareness, with housing providers and policy and decision makers, of disabled people’s need for accessible housing.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn

S3M-4503 Mary Scanlon: Get Active for Mental Health—That the Parliament commends the Scottish Association for Mental Health’s (SAMH) Get Active: Positive Steps for Mental Health five-year national programme; notes that Sir Chris Hoy supports this programme, which aims to promote the mental health benefits of physical activity and sport; recognises that it involves a number of complementary strands, such as a national awareness-raising campaign, a community engagement programme and learning and education modules for coaches and instructors, and wishes SAMH well in raising the £400,000 required for stage one of the programme.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn

S3M-4502 Jackie Baillie: Kibble Palace—That the Parliament acknowledges the Argyll and Bute origins of the Kibble Palace in Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens; notes that the unique glasshouse was first built in Coulport on the shores of Loch Long by wealthy Glasgow merchant John Kibble; further notes that the glasshouse was dismantled in 1872 and floated up the Clyde on a barge before being reassembled and enlarged to become the Kibble Palace; considers that Coulport, a waterfront location chosen by many wealthy Glaswegian businessmen in the 19th century, is an important part of the history of one of the most important and unique structures in Glasgow architecture, and encourages anyone who has not visited the Kibble Palace to go along to the Botanic Gardens this summer.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Rob Gibson, George Foulkes, Hugh Henry, Mr Frank McAveety, Jackson Carlaw, Des McNulty, Elaine Smith, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Kidd, Karen Whitefield, Helen Eadie, Pauline McNeill, Bob Doris, Robin Harper, John Wilson, Trish Godman

S3M-4501 Cathy Jamieson: Congratulations to the STUC Youth Conference—That the Parliament notes the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Youth Conference, which will be held in Dundee on 27 and 28 June 2009, and its theme, Unions Work for Young People’s Wellbeing; recognises that young people are at greater risk of being injured and made ill by their work and are far more likely to suffer mental health illness when either or both parents have a history of long-term unemployment, and believes that the STUC Youth Committee should be congratulated for highlighting the role that improved health and wellbeing in young workers can have in pulling the economy out of recession and for its efforts in engaging with organisations such as the Samaritans, Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health, see me, respectme and Working Health Service Lothian to promote the need for improved health and wellbeing in Scottish workplaces.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn

S3M-4500 Anne McLaughlin: Govanhill Baths, Swimming to Success—That the Parliament congratulates the Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) on the successful outcome of its planning application for a Health and Wellbeing Centre, which will bring back into use Govanhill’s three historic pools; believes that the Health and Wellbeing Centre, much like the old Govanhill Baths, will provide a great meeting and social point for the diverse community of Govanhill; praises the tireless and consistent campaigning by the GBCT, Save our Pool campaigners, Friends of Govanhill Baths and the local Govanhill community to keep the baths building open since 2001, and encourages people to lend their support to the campaign by joining the Friends of Govanhill Baths, by visiting the trust’s charity shop in Calder Street in Govanhill and by participating in the bath’s sponsored swim, the Million Metre Swim.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Robin Harper, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, John Wilson, Alasdair Allan, Aileen Campbell, Patrick Harvie

S3M-4499 Alex Johnstone: Mr Ronnie Watt—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen karate master Mr Ronnie Watt who is celebrating 45 years in karate; believes that Mr Watt was one of the earliest exponents of martial arts in Scotland and notes that he has represented both Scotland and Great Britain in karate; considers that Mr Watt has introduced more than 20,000 people to the sport, 3,000 of whom have gone on to earn the coveted black belt; notes that Mr Watt has consistently promoted good citizenship, self-discipline and a healthy lifestyle to his students; highlights that Mr Watt helped bring a world tournament to Aberdeen in 2001, which contributed almost £1.5 million to the local economy; finally notes that the many achievements of Mr Watt have been recognised in a biography written by well known martial arts author Dr Clive Layton and wishes Mr Watt continued success in the future.

Supported by: Jackson Carlaw, John Lamont, Jackie Baillie, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Aitken, Nanette Milne, Margaret Mitchell, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Brian Adam, Maureen Watt, Ted Brocklebank, Bill Kidd

S3M-4498 Hugh O’Donnell: The Opening of the Acropolis Museum in Athens—That the Parliament congratulates the Greek people and Government on the opening of the eagerly awaited Acropolis Museum in Athens, which will house artefacts covering the Greek bronze age and Roman and Byzantine time periods; notes that part of the space is specifically designed to accommodate the Parthenon Marbles, and urges the British Museum to enter into negotiations with the Acropolis Museum with a view to returning the Parthenon Marbles to their original home.

Supported by: Rob Gibson, Mike Pringle, Bill Kidd, Jim Tolson, Gil Paterson, Christina McKelvie, Sandra White, Alasdair Morgan, Jim Hume

S3M-4497 Hugh O’Donnell: UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2009—That the Parliament believes that victims of torture resident in the United Kingdom require care and support, including all necessary medical services, and urges the UK Government to reaffirm its commitment to this belief and to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment on the 20th anniversary of the signing of the convention, 26 June 2009, which has been designated as UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, Robert Brown, Ian McKee, Elaine Smith, Ross Finnie, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Mike Pringle, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Bill Wilson, Bill Butler, Robin Harper, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill*, Dave Thompson*

S3M-4496 Nanette Milne: Northfield Academy Moonwalk—That the Parliament congratulates the 10 pupils aged 15 and 16 and eight staff from Northfield Academy in Aberdeen on successfully taking part in the Walk the Walk Moonwalk 2009; congratulates head teacher Sue Muncer and principal teacher of PE Ishbel Fulton on organising and encouraging the pupils to take part and raise funds for charity; notes that the children raised the registration money by holding a pink day at school and applied to YoungScot for funds to hire a bus, and considers that the pupils have set a tremendous example to their school peers as well as improving their physical fitness, learning about healthy living and learning teamwork and self-sufficiency by working to raise over £2,500 for the Breakthrough Cancer charity.

Supported by: Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Bill Aitken, Jackson Carlaw, Mary Scanlon, Brian Adam, Cathy Jamieson, Hugh Henry, John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor, Elizabeth Smith, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Ted Brocklebank, Bill Kidd, Alison McInnes

S3M-4495 Dave Thompson: Interest Rate Cap Required—That the Parliament expresses dismay at the irresponsible lending practices in Scotland whereby legal credit lenders are able to charge borrowers extortionate interest rates, often affecting the most vulnerable members of society who become consumed in a debt spiral, forced to borrow further in order to repay previous debts; is concerned that, at a time when the UK base rate is 0.5%, mainstream lenders and store cards charge interest rates of 30% and higher, with over 45,000 people in Glasgow alone borrowing at a rate of 164%; notes that the UK is the only EU country not to have a legal cap on interest rates, and calls on the UK Government to introduce immediately a legal limit on interest rates to protect vulnerable consumers, strengthen the economy by stabilising lending practices and ensure that lenders as well as borrowers are required to act responsibly.

Supported by: John Wilson, Jamie Hepburn, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Alasdair Allan, Maureen Watt, Bill Wilson, Mike Pringle, Bill Kidd, Hugh O’Donnell, Christine Grahame, Gil Paterson, Christina McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Brian Adam

S3M-4494 Karen Whitefield: Airdrie Academy Presents Les Miserables School Edition—That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Airdrie Academy on their outstanding 2009 school show, Les Miserables School Edition held from 15 to 18 June 2009, based on the world famous musical, Les Miserables, recognises the enormous amount of hard work, effort and dedication involved in embarking on such a challenging production; commends the professionalism of all those involved in making the show a success, including the performers, technicians and all those working behind the scenes; commends, in particular, the excellent performances of all those who had a principal role in the production; wishes the stars of the show every success in the future, and believes that Airdrie Academy’s success is a shining example of how to engage the talents and skills of Scotland’s young people, increasing young people’s confidence, generating shared community spirit and shaping Scotland’s creative future.

Supported by: Mary Mulligan, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Cathy Jamieson, Nanette Milne, Elizabeth Smith, Trish Godman, Des McNulty, Margaret Mitchell, Ken Macintosh, Bill Butler, Marilyn Livingstone

S3M-4493# Rhona Brankin: Breast Cancer Awareness Month—That the Parliament notes with concern the increasing incidence of breast cancer in the NHS Lothian area, with nearly 3,000 women diagnosed between 2002 and 2006; further notes that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women in Scotland; recognises that women experiencing breast cancer deserve appropriate diagnosis, services, treatment and support; acknowledges the invaluable work of breast cancer organisations in Scotland in the funding of research, campaigning for service improvements and better treatments, promotion of breast awareness and provision of support services and literature, and welcomes the role of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October in raising awareness of the impact of breast cancer in Scotland.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Jackie Baillie, Jackson Carlaw, James Kelly, Mary Mulligan, Bill Butler, Hugh O’Donnell, Michael McMahon, Mike Pringle, Christine Grahame, Hugh Henry, Margaret Curran, Ross Finnie, Brian Adam, Karen Gillon, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Jamie Hepburn, Dr Richard Simpson, Mary Scanlon, Sarah Boyack, John Park, Ms Wendy Alexander, Trish Godman, Gil Paterson, Malcolm Chisholm, David Whitton, Pauline McNeill, Elaine Smith, Elaine Murray, Karen Whitefield, Bill Kidd, Marilyn Livingstone

S3M-4492 Karen Whitefield: Congratulations to Tollbrae and Calderbank Primary Schools—That the Parliament congratulates Tollbrae and Calderbank Primary Schools, in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, on their joint summer production, Grease; recognises the hard work, time and commitment invested by pupils, staff and all others involved in making the production such a success; recognises the huge benefits of engaging young people in drama from an early age; hopes that the pupils involved will continue their interest in drama throughout their school careers and beyond, and believes that drama has an invaluable role to play in increasing young people’s confidence, creativity and cultural awareness.

Supported by: Elizabeth Smith, Nanette Milne, Stuart McMillan, Cathy Jamieson, Hugh Henry, Mary Mulligan, Jackie Baillie, Ken Macintosh, Margaret Mitchell, Trish Godman, Des McNulty, Gil Paterson, Marilyn Livingstone

S3M-4491 Maureen Watt: Vocational Qualifications Day—That the Parliament welcomes the second annual Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Day on 24 June 2009 to celebrate vocational achievement and the many paths to success available to Scottish learners; congratulates Edge, the education foundation, and the wider vocational qualifications community on this initiative; recognises the value that vocational qualifications bring to Scotland’s businesses, particularly in the current economic climate, and the need for re-skilling to assist eventual recovery, and welcomes the fact that VQ Day acknowledges the efforts and hard work of millions of learners of all ages with the national recognition and celebration that they deserve.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Rob Gibson, Mary Scanlon, Joe FitzPatrick, Hugh Henry, John Park, Brian Adam, Hugh O’Donnell, Bill Wilson, Jack McConnell, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Aileen Campbell, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson

S3M-4489 Christine Grahame: National Library?—That the Parliament notes and deplores the decision of the National Library of Scotland to remove Saltires and items of tartan from workplaces across the organisation; notes further the implication in a string of internal emails by senior management that these items may be considered racist and may offend non-Scottish colleagues; considers that such attitudes and actions have not been evident in Scotland since the purging of tartan and other identifiable symbols of Scotland under the 1746 Disarming Act introduced by the Westminster Parliament, and calls on the National Library of Scotland to issue an unreserved apology over this apparent slur to the national flag of Scotland and other Scottish iconography.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Brian Adam, Bill Wilson, Stuart McMillan

S3M-4487 Michael Matheson: Congratulations to TSC Larbert—That the Parliament congratulates the management and staff of TSC in Larbert on securing a new contract with Sky; believes that this news will be welcomed by the people of Larbert; acknowledges the support of the Scottish Government through Scottish Development International in assisting the company; wishes the staff and company well for the future, and looks forward to the company’s future development in Larbert.

Supported by: Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Aileen Campbell, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan

S3M-4482 Brian Adam: A New View for the Scottish Premier League—That the Parliament notes with regret the difficulties that the broadcaster, Setanta, has suffered; notes the decision of the Scottish Premier League (SPL) to take back from Setanta the rights to broadcast SPL games in the United Kingdom from the 2009-10 season onwards; further notes the decision of the SPL to seek a new television contract; believes that Scottish football fans and clubs would be best served by a free-to-air broadcaster winning the rights to these matches and urges free-to-air networks to make realistic attempts to secure the rights to more Scottish football television; further notes that the BBC has a firm form of funding through the licence payers’ money and a duty to the public in what it broadcasts; urges the BBC to recognise the cultural importance of such an opportunity to the Scottish viewing public, and asks it to make a competitive bid for the rights.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Mike Pringle, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Gil Paterson

S3M-4481 Bill Wilson: Suspected Ongoing Genocide in Sri Lanka—That the Parliament expresses grave concern about the conditions suffered by Tamil civilians detained in camps in Sri Lanka; notes reports of human rights abuses suffered by the detainees, such as murder, rape, torture and deliberate denial of access to food, water and medicine; condemns Sri Lanka’s refusal to allow independent observers and journalists to inspect the camps, noting its recent expulsion of Canadian MP Bob Rae and refusal of a visa to Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt, and believes that if the international community is denied access it should conclude that the government of Sri Lanka is perpetrating genocide and take appropriate action.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Joe FitzPatrick, Mike Pringle

S3M-4480 John Wilson: Jobcentre Plus Failing Job Seekers—That the Parliament calls on the UK Government to address the disturbing conclusions of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) report, Now It’s Personal: Personal advisors and the new public sector workforce, which highlights significant inadequacies in the role of personal advisors and asserts that an upskilling of the advisor workforce is needed to increase service effectiveness; is concerned that soaring levels of unemployment have resulted in more people receiving back-to-work support from personal advisors at Jobcentre Plus than at any point since its creation in 2002; worries that major gaps exist in specialist training, including in relation to childcare, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and mental health problems, and that the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society are not being adequately addressed by personal advisors, and is concerned that, despite a £1.7 billion allocation to the Department of Work and Pensions to increase the personal advisor network, evidence continues to suggest that low pay among Jobcentre Plus staff is resulting in a loss of skilled advisors and high levels of staff turnover, which means a lack of continuity in support for job seekers.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Brian Adam, Bill Wilson, Joe FitzPatrick, Stuart McMillan

S3M-4479 Jackie Baillie: New Homes at Garelochhead—That the Parliament welcomes the opening of Smiddy Court at Whistlefield, Garelochhead, the first ever housing development built by Argyll Community Housing Association; considers that these new-build houses are a welcome addition to the Helensburgh and Lomond area, which currently has almost 1,300 applicants on the housing waiting list; regards these four new completed homes and the further eight in development as a testament to the success of housing stock transfer in Argyll and Bute; believes that these new homes, built by local builder Callum Williamson, will assist in regenerating the community, creating jobs and building a sustainable future; congratulates all those who worked tirelessly to make this project happen, and calls on the Scottish Government to increase Housing Association Grant funding to ensure that developments such as this can be successfully delivered in the future.

Supported by: Mary Mulligan, Sarah Boyack, Trish Godman, Hugh Henry, Pauline McNeill, Gil Paterson, Marilyn Livingstone

S3M-4478 Jeremy Purvis: Girlguiding Scotland 100th Anniversary—That the Parliament notes the 100th anniversary of Girlguiding Scotland (GGS) in 2009-10; recognises GGS, with 58,000 members, as the leading organisation for girls and young women in Scotland, with the first company in Scotland formed in Peebles in 1910; applauds the life-changing opportunities that GGS gives and has given to over a third of women all over Scotland, enabling them to unleash their potential and so serve their communities; acknowledges GGS as an inclusive, relevant organisation being open to any girls, regardless of creed, colour or class; notes that GGS embeds youth participation in planning and delivery and is committed to giving girls a voice, particularly through research reports such as Girls Shout Out; praises GGS on its recent commitment, Change the World, by influencing its members to work with 18 charity partners and the £750,000 raised; looks forward in anticipation to the centenary celebrations in 2009-10, and wishes Girlguiding Scotland every success in the future.

Supported by: Jack McConnell, Karen Gillon, Hugh Henry, Christine Grahame, Kenneth Gibson, Joe FitzPatrick, Jim Hume, Des McNulty, Jackie Baillie, David Whitton, Jackson Carlaw, John Lamont, Ross Finnie, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Patricia Ferguson, Karen Whitefield, Hugh O’Donnell, Mike Pringle, Robert Brown, Alison McInnes, Robin Harper, Jamie Stone, Margaret Mitchell, Ken Macintosh, Brian Adam, Dr Richard Simpson*, John Park*, Nanette Milne*

S3M-4477 Sarah Boyack: Congratulations to ACE IT’s Moose in the Hoose Project—That the Parliament congratulates Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology (ACE IT) for its nomination for Best Development Project at the Nominet Best Practice Challenge Awards 2009; believes that its Moose in the Hoose project makes an important contribution by encouraging people living in care homes and attending day centres across Edinburgh to use computers and the internet; notes that the winning entries will be promoted as examples of best practice to a wide range of international audiences including industry, government and the media; applauds ACE IT for its work in giving people aged over 50 access to computer training, and considers that its efforts help older people develop the vital skills to access information, learning and social tools that provide them with considerable support and can improve their independence.

Supported by: Jack McConnell

S3M-4476 Patrick Harvie: Child Safety Week, 22 to 28 June 2009—That the Parliament notes the beginning of Child Safety Week from 22 to 28 June 2009; recognises that unintentional injury is the most common cause of emergency hospital admissions and second only to cancers as a cause of death for Scottish children; recognises that the recently published 2009 Child Safety Report Card gave Scotland only a fair grading for progress toward reducing child injuries and injury-related death; accepts that too many Scottish children are unnecessarily hurt or killed each year through unintentional injuries that are largely preventable, and calls on the Scottish Government to provide stronger leadership, improved effort and increased resources for child injury prevention and child safety initiatives.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Elizabeth Smith, Mike Pringle, Hugh Henry, Trish Godman, Jackie Baillie, Charlie Gordon, Alison McInnes, Bill Butler

S3M-4475 John Park: The Mary Leishman Foundation’s Dander for Mary—That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the Mary Leishman Foundation, which is seeking to raise £100,000 to support people with debilitating illnesses and help young people to achieve their full potential; congratulates the foundation on organising the hugely successful Dander for Mary, a sponsored walk along 81 miles of the Fife Coastal Path between 17 and 21 June 2009; pays tribute to all those who took part in the walk and in particular to their sponsors; wishes the foundation the very best for future fundraising, and notes with appreciation the ongoing work of the foundation to improve the quality of life and life chances for people across Fife.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, David Whitton, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Mary Mulligan, Ken Macintosh, Stuart McMillan, Trish Godman, Joe FitzPatrick, Jack McConnell, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Marilyn Livingstone, Jim Tolson

S3M-4474 Christina McKelvie: The Easterhouse Project—That the Parliament welcomes the efforts of Blairtummock and Rogerfield Tenants’ and Residents’ Association (BARTARA) to regenerate its community and revitalise the Easterhouse Project; recognises that community-led initiatives start from a firm foundation and that ownership of initiatives by the community offers people the chance to shape their surroundings; congratulates BARTARA on what it has achieved so far; looks forward to seeing the efforts of BARTARA well rewarded, and welcomes the participation in the project by David Sye.

S3M-4473 Stewart Maxwell: Scotland Wins IRB Nations Cup—That the Parliament congratulates coach Andy Robinson, captain Chris Cusiter and all of the Scotland squad and support staff for defeating France at the Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest on Sunday 21 June 2009 to win the IRB Nations Cup and notes that Scotland was unbeaten in the championship with wins over Russia, Uruguay and France to take the trophy.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Mike Pringle, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Bill Kidd, Ross Finnie, Aileen Campbell, John Wilson, Des McNulty, Jackson Carlaw, Nanette Milne, Jamie McGrigor, Jim Hume, Ian McKee, Patricia Ferguson, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Jack McConnell, Robin Harper, Christina McKelvie, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McLaughlin, David Whitton, Rob Gibson, Bob Doris, Tavish Scott, Brian Adam, Jackie Baillie, Alasdair Allan, Hugh Henry, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Dr Richard Simpson*

S3M-4472 Jackie Baillie: Congratulations to Kilcreggan Primary School—That the Parliament congratulates Kilcreggan Primary School on winning a Scottish education award at a glittering awards ceremony on Tuesday 16 June 2009 at Glasgow City Halls; notes that the school won in the CBI schools for all category; understands that this award recognised Kilcreggan Primary as a school that offered access to education for all young people and removed barriers where they existed; further understands that this year the award focused on looked-after children, including children subject to supervision and living with family members as well as looked-after and accommodated children who live with foster carers or in residential schools or care homes, and applauds the achievements of Kilcreggan Primary and all the other nominated schools, teachers and individuals at the awards ceremony.

Supported by: Paul Martin*, David Stewart*

S3M-4471 Karen Whitefield: Bee All You Can Bee—That the Parliament congratulates the staff and pupils of St Dominic’s Primary School in Airdrie for securing their third green flag; recognises the effort and commitment of everyone involved in developing an outside learning space in partnership with the RBS Supergrounds programme, and further congratulates staff and pupils in the launch of their bee hotel, which will provide a suitable environment for pupils to study the bees and for the bees to lay their eggs.

Supported by: Nanette Milne, Hugh Henry, Mary Mulligan, Jackie Baillie, Ken Macintosh, Trish Godman, Margaret Mitchell, Elaine Murray, Bill Kidd, Marilyn Livingstone

S3M-4470# Sandra White: Glasgow Mela, One People One Nation—That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow’s biggest multicultural festival, the Glasgow Mela, held on 21 June 2009 in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow; notes that the festival, now in its 18th year, celebrates the coming together of people from differing backgrounds, promotes unity and welcomes diversity and this year hosted a fantastic array of acts such as Desi Bravehearts, Glasgow Hellenic Dancers, Ananda Group, ICCR Dance Troupe India, Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust, Tigerstyle, Tullochan Trust street dance group, Flamenco Dance Group, Irish Dance Group, G-Town Desi and many more; thanks all those who helped to make this year’s Mela a great success, and looks forward to supporting this event for many years to come.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Rob Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Aileen Campbell, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Gil Paterson, Anne McLaughlin, Shirley-Anne Somerville*

S3M-4469 Jackie Baillie: Learning Disability Week, Changing Places—That the Parliament welcomes Learning Disability Week, from 22 to 29 June 2009; notes that the theme of the week will be to highlight the need for accessible toilets in every local authority area of Scotland; recognises that around 3,500 people in Scotland with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as many thousands of other disabled people, cannot use standard accessible toilets and require public toilets with enough space for disabled people and their carers along with the right equipment, including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist; supports the Changing Places campaign, which is calling for more of these toilets to be installed in public places to enable disabled people and their carers to be active citizens; further notes that British Standard 8300 recommends that a Changing Places toilet should be provided in larger buildings and complexes, and calls on the Scottish Government to reinforce this by calling on all local authorities and other public bodies to provide a fully accessible toilet in their area.

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Mike Pringle, Margaret Curran, Rhona Brankin, Johann Lamont, Ross Finnie, Jack McConnell, Mary Mulligan, Robin Harper, Marlyn Glen, Cathie Craigie, Hugh O’Donnell, John Wilson, Bill Butler, David Whitton, Sarah Boyack, Trish Godman, Hugh Henry, Ken Macintosh

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S3M-4459 Shared Surfaces and Disabled People (lodged on 19 June 2009) Shirley-Anne Somerville*, Gavin Brown*

S3M-4458 225th Anniversary of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland and 169th Royal Highland Show (lodged on 19 June 2009) Shirley-Anne Somerville*

S3M-4457 Stand Up Now for Social Work (lodged on 19 June 2009) Dr Richard Simpson*, Trish Godman*

S3M-4443 Trident, Jobs and Scotland’s Economy (lodged on 18 June 2009) Shirley-Anne Somerville*

S3M-4433.1 Uist Defence Jobs Cuts (lodged on 18 June 2009) Dr Richard Simpson*

S3M-4426 Successes of the Scottish Forest Alliance Project (lodged on 17 June 2009) Shirley-Anne Somerville*

S3M-4367 Hampered by Hormones? Addressing the Needs of Men with Prostate Cancer (lodged on 11 June 2009) Shirley-Anne Somerville*