That the Parliament condemns the UK Government's plans to privatise the motorway and main trunk road system in England, with the possibility of introducing road tolling; considers that this move will have significant implications on capital spending for Scotland, should road privatisation proceed in England, and lead to a reduction in the level of road funding in favour of private investment, and considers that this could have a detrimental effect on proposed road developments in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley area.
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That the Parliament condemns the UK Government's plans to privatise the motorway and main trunk road system in England, with the possibility of introducing road tolling; considers that this move will have significant implications on capital spending for Scotland, should road privatisation proceed in England, and lead to a reduction in the level of road funding in favour of private investment, and considers that this could have a detrimental effect on proposed road developments in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley area.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Paul Wheelhouse, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Willie Coffey, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Colin Beattie, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Rob Gibson
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That the Parliament congratulates the East Ayrshire finalists of the Coalfields Community Challenge, Jamie Campbell from Netherthird Community Development Group, who came first, and Nora Williamson of Book Donors, Cumnock, who came joint third, and commends Jamie's and Nora's hard work, drive and determination in ensuring that the local communities of Netherthird and Cumnock have the potential to thrive and develop through their innovative approach in creating training and employment opportunities for local people while enhancing the local environment.
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That the Parliament congratulates the East Ayrshire finalists of the Coalfields Community Challenge, Jamie Campbell from Netherthird Community Development Group, who came first, and Nora Williamson of Book Donors, Cumnock, who came joint third, and commends Jamie's and Nora's hard work, drive and determination in ensuring that the local communities of Netherthird and Cumnock have the potential to thrive and develop through their innovative approach in creating training and employment opportunities for local people while enhancing the local environment.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scots nurse, Karen Graham, the winner of the 2012 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award (RBHA); notes the RBHA was launched in 2002 and is supported by South Ayrshire Council, EventScotland and VisitScotland; believes that, by risking her own life to care for and treat patients on both sides of the conflict in Libya, Ms Graham has exemplified the ethos of the RBHA, which recognises a group or individual that has saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole through personal self-sacrifice, selfless service or hands-on charitable work; further notes that there were two other shortlisted entries, the Deaf History Review editorial team and midwife Sam Jennings; understands that the Deaf History Review team work to promote equal opportunities for deaf people in Scotland and across the world and that Ms Jennings carries out incredible work in the Congo with Médecins Sans Frontières helping to save the lives of thousands of babies and mothers every year, and thanks the panel of judges, which included David Anderson, chief executive of South Ayrshire Council and chair of the 2012 RBHA, broadcaster Kaye Adams, the actor, writer and painter, John Cairney, Nat Edwards, director of the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Jim Shields, the president of the Robert Burns World Federation, Rob Woodward, chief executive of STV and former RBHA winners, Habib Malik, head of Islamic Relief Scotland and Guy Willoughby, chief executive of the HALO Trust.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scots nurse, Karen Graham, the winner of the 2012 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award (RBHA); notes the RBHA was launched in 2002 and is supported by South Ayrshire Council, EventScotland and VisitScotland; believes that, by risking her own life to care for and treat patients on both sides of the conflict in Libya, Ms Graham has exemplified the ethos of the RBHA, which recognises a group or individual that has saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole through personal self-sacrifice, selfless service or hands-on charitable work; further notes that there were two other shortlisted entries, the Deaf History Review editorial team and midwife Sam Jennings; understands that the Deaf History Review team work to promote equal opportunities for deaf people in Scotland and across the world and that Ms Jennings carries out incredible work in the Congo with Médecins Sans Frontières helping to save the lives of thousands of babies and mothers every year, and thanks the panel of judges, which included David Anderson, chief executive of South Ayrshire Council and chair of the 2012 RBHA, broadcaster Kaye Adams, the actor, writer and painter, John Cairney, Nat Edwards, director of the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Jim Shields, the president of the Robert Burns World Federation, Rob Woodward, chief executive of STV and former RBHA winners, Habib Malik, head of Islamic Relief Scotland and Guy Willoughby, chief executive of the HALO Trust.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Catrine Community Trust on its bonus award of £50,450 as the runner-up in the Jubilee People’s Millions competition run by the Big Lottery Fund and notes that the trust will use this money to set up the Green Grow Catrine Project, which will establish a community garden in the village enabling local people to learn how to eat healthily by making their own compost and using this to grow their own fruit and vegetables for cooking.
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That the Parliament congratulates Catrine Community Trust on its bonus award of £50,450 as the runner-up in the Jubilee People’s Millions competition run by the Big Lottery Fund and notes that the trust will use this money to set up the Green Grow Catrine Project, which will establish a community garden in the village enabling local people to learn how to eat healthily by making their own compost and using this to grow their own fruit and vegetables for cooking.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Willie Coffey, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Jean Urquhart, Jamie McGrigor, John Wilson, Aileen McLeod, David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Kevin Stewart
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the Who am I? resources by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Scotland; notes that these resources have been produced as a result of project funding from the Big Lottery Fund, and that they have been developed over three years in partnership with 100 deaf children and their families throughout Scotland; welcomes the project’s focus on creating a peer group for deaf children, mainly educated in mainstream environments, and encouraging them to share their experiences as they prepare to make what it hopes will be a successful transition to adulthood; is aware that the resources include the book, Who am I?, in which young deaf people share their stories, a parent-to-parent booklet with top tips for parents of deaf teenagers and the Who am I? DVD, which features five young deaf people from Scotland and their families talking about their lives and experiences; congratulates NDCS on producing these resources, which it understands will provide for the first time ever an insight into what it is like to be a young deaf person in Scotland today; commends these resources to other families of deaf children, deaf young people themselves and to the professionals working with them, and encourages all members to look at what it considers to be this invaluable resource.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the Who am I? resources by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Scotland; notes that these resources have been produced as a result of project funding from the Big Lottery Fund, and that they have been developed over three years in partnership with 100 deaf children and their families throughout Scotland; welcomes the project’s focus on creating a peer group for deaf children, mainly educated in mainstream environments, and encouraging them to share their experiences as they prepare to make what it hopes will be a successful transition to adulthood; is aware that the resources include the book, Who am I?, in which young deaf people share their stories, a parent-to-parent booklet with top tips for parents of deaf teenagers and the Who am I? DVD, which features five young deaf people from Scotland and their families talking about their lives and experiences; congratulates NDCS on producing these resources, which it understands will provide for the first time ever an insight into what it is like to be a young deaf person in Scotland today; commends these resources to other families of deaf children, deaf young people themselves and to the professionals working with them, and encourages all members to look at what it considers to be this invaluable resource.
Supported by: John Mason, Colin Keir, Paul Wheelhouse, Humza Yousaf, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Rhoda Grant, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Willie Coffey, Joe FitzPatrick, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates local Tarbolton carer Jai McDowall on winning this year’s Britain’s Got Talent show and scooping the £100,000 prize money and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance; notes that Jai has been pursuing a singing career for some time, and wishes him every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates local Tarbolton carer Jai McDowall on winning this year’s Britain’s Got Talent show and scooping the £100,000 prize money and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance; notes that Jai has been pursuing a singing career for some time, and wishes him every success for the future.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Big Lottery Fund has allocated resources of £56,549 to 11 projects in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley area during May 2011; notes that the Big Lottery Fund along with the small grants schemes, Awards for All, Investing in Ideas and 2014 Communities, is investing in Scotland’s communities through its Investing in Communities portfolio; considers that groups across Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley such as Maybole Community Association, Yipworld.com, Gardenrose Primary School, Z1 Girls Group, Monkton Primary School, Fisherton Primary School, Hillside School, Girvan and District Attractions and Entertainments Association, 3 Village Gardening Club, Neverassume and Muirkirk Activate have benefited immensely and that this funding will be a welcome boost to all 11 projects, and wishes them all every success for the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Big Lottery Fund has allocated resources of £56,549 to 11 projects in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley area during May 2011; notes that the Big Lottery Fund along with the small grants schemes, Awards for All, Investing in Ideas and 2014 Communities, is investing in Scotland’s communities through its Investing in Communities portfolio; considers that groups across Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley such as Maybole Community Association, Yipworld.com, Gardenrose Primary School, Z1 Girls Group, Monkton Primary School, Fisherton Primary School, Hillside School, Girvan and District Attractions and Entertainments Association, 3 Village Gardening Club, Neverassume and Muirkirk Activate have benefited immensely and that this funding will be a welcome boost to all 11 projects, and wishes them all every success for the future.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates Auchinleck Talbot Football Club on its 2-1 victory over Musselburgh Athletic on 29 May 2011 at Rugby Park Stadium to win the Scottish Junior Cup for a record ninth time; welcomes the boost to local pride and confidence that such success brings, and considers that football clubs make an important contribution to their local communities.
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That the Parliament congratulates Auchinleck Talbot Football Club on its 2-1 victory over Musselburgh Athletic on 29 May 2011 at Rugby Park Stadium to win the Scottish Junior Cup for a record ninth time; welcomes the boost to local pride and confidence that such success brings, and considers that football clubs make an important contribution to their local communities.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Jim Hume, Willie Coffey, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Christina McKelvie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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That the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee recommends thatthe Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Provision) and Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order be approved.
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That the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee recommends thatthe Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Provision) and Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order be approved.
Supported by: Michael Russell
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That the Parliament agrees that the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill be passed.
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That the Parliament agrees that the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Supported by: Michael Russell
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25/11/2010
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