That the Parliament congratulates the WRVS on reaching its 75th anniversary on 20 May 2013; notes that, to mark the occasion, it is updating its name to the Royal Voluntary Service to highlight that the support that it provides is available for men as well as women; believes that the work of the organisation, mainly delivered through volunteers who help thousands of older people across Scotland remain independent and connected to their communities, is accurately encapsulated in its strapline, Together for older people, and therefore wishes the Royal Voluntary Service the very best in continuing what it considers its outstanding work for the next 75 years and beyond.
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That the Parliament congratulates the WRVS on reaching its 75th anniversary on 20 May 2013; notes that, to mark the occasion, it is updating its name to the Royal Voluntary Service to highlight that the support that it provides is available for men as well as women; believes that the work of the organisation, mainly delivered through volunteers who help thousands of older people across Scotland remain independent and connected to their communities, is accurately encapsulated in its strapline, Together for older people, and therefore wishes the Royal Voluntary Service the very best in continuing what it considers its outstanding work for the next 75 years and beyond.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, Alison Johnstone, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jim Hume, Jamie McGrigor, Colin Beattie, Jean Urquhart, Aileen McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Mary Scanlon, Hugh Henry, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Linda Fabiani, Maureen Watt, John Mason
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That the Parliament notes the current change.org petition, led by Let Toys Be Toys, which calls on retailers to stop promoting toys as only for girls or only for boys; supports Let Toys Be Toys’ mission statement that toys are designed for fun, learning, stoking imagination and encouraging creativity and that children should feel free to play with whatever toys most interest them; believes that the traditional marketing of toys specifically for girls or boys serves only to reinforce unwelcome gender stereotypes that have no place in a modern society, and calls on retailers to stop sorting toys by gender and instead just let toys be toys, for girls and boys.
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That the Parliament notes the current change.org petition, led by Let Toys Be Toys, which calls on retailers to stop promoting toys as only for girls or only for boys; supports Let Toys Be Toys’ mission statement that toys are designed for fun, learning, stoking imagination and encouraging creativity and that children should feel free to play with whatever toys most interest them; believes that the traditional marketing of toys specifically for girls or boys serves only to reinforce unwelcome gender stereotypes that have no place in a modern society, and calls on retailers to stop sorting toys by gender and instead just let toys be toys, for girls and boys.
Supported by: Jim Hume, Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Jean Urquhart, John Finnie, Elaine Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Nigel Don, Maureen Watt, Margaret McDougall, Fiona McLeod
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament notes that Coeliac Awareness Week 2013, Gut Feeling Week, takes place from 13 to 19 May, with a particular focus on diagnosing the condition; understands that the average length of time for people with coeliac disease to be diagnosed is 13 years from the onset of symptoms; understands that this delay has the potential to cause long-term damage to patients but that a simple blood test could start the diagnosis process much sooner; notes that the only treatment for coeliac disease is a strict gluten-free diet for life, and believes that further action should be taken to encourage healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, who are often the first point of advice for patients, to recognise the symptoms of the disease and help speed up diagnosis.
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That the Parliament notes that Coeliac Awareness Week 2013, Gut Feeling Week, takes place from 13 to 19 May, with a particular focus on diagnosing the condition; understands that the average length of time for people with coeliac disease to be diagnosed is 13 years from the onset of symptoms; understands that this delay has the potential to cause long-term damage to patients but that a simple blood test could start the diagnosis process much sooner; notes that the only treatment for coeliac disease is a strict gluten-free diet for life, and believes that further action should be taken to encourage healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, who are often the first point of advice for patients, to recognise the symptoms of the disease and help speed up diagnosis.
Supported by: Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Graeme Pearson, Jean Urquhart, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Jackson Carlaw, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Rob Gibson, Patricia Ferguson, Christine Grahame, Alex Fergusson, Dave Thompson, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates professors Lesley McAra and Susan McVie of the University of Edinburgh on being named joint winners of the Howard League for Penal Reform’s Research Medal 2013; notes that their research, the Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime, found that young people who are at most risk of serious offending experience considerable disadvantage, vulnerability and social adversity; considers that a more effective method of identifying at-risk young people is needed; considers that Scotland possesses a wealth of academic talent in the area, and so encourages the Scottish Government to work with experts to develop more effective methods of reducing youth offending.
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That the Parliament congratulates professors Lesley McAra and Susan McVie of the University of Edinburgh on being named joint winners of the Howard League for Penal Reform’s Research Medal 2013; notes that their research, the Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime, found that young people who are at most risk of serious offending experience considerable disadvantage, vulnerability and social adversity; considers that a more effective method of identifying at-risk young people is needed; considers that Scotland possesses a wealth of academic talent in the area, and so encourages the Scottish Government to work with experts to develop more effective methods of reducing youth offending.
Supported by: John Finnie, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Graeme Pearson
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament notes the Age Scotland campaign, Still Waiting, which calls for the national concessionary travel scheme to be extended; recognises that many older or disabled people, particularly in rural areas such as Aberdeenshire, rely on community transport services to attend medical appointments, go shopping or engage in leisure pursuits; understands that up to 70% of people over 60 in these areas either do not have or cannot use a free travel pass, and notes calls for the scheme to be extended to include all demand-responsive community transport services.
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That the Parliament notes the Age Scotland campaign, Still Waiting, which calls for the national concessionary travel scheme to be extended; recognises that many older or disabled people, particularly in rural areas such as Aberdeenshire, rely on community transport services to attend medical appointments, go shopping or engage in leisure pursuits; understands that up to 70% of people over 60 in these areas either do not have or cannot use a free travel pass, and notes calls for the scheme to be extended to include all demand-responsive community transport services.
Supported by: Jim Hume, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Iain Gray, Elaine Murray, Dave Thompson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes the cross-party push for additional funding for Aberdeen City Council; notes that, according to figures produced by the Scottish Government and sent to the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), the per capita funding for Aberdeen increased from 82.39% of the Scottish average in 1999-2000 to 86.18% by the end of the term of office of the Liberal Democrat/Labour administration; notes that this figure dropped to 84.07% by 2012-13 and is now down to 79%; considers that this shows that the SNP government is the only administration since 1999 that has cut Aberdeen’s per capita percentage of funding over the course of its term in office, and therefore considers that this refutes the assertions made in amendment S4M-05896.1.”
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That the Parliament notes the cross-party push for additional funding for Aberdeen City Council; notes that, according to figures produced by the Scottish Government and sent to the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), the per capita funding for Aberdeen increased from 82.39% of the Scottish average in 1999-2000 to 86.18% by the end of the term of office of the Liberal Democrat/Labour administration; notes that this figure dropped to 84.07% by 2012-13 and is now down to 79%; considers that this shows that the SNP government is the only administration since 1999 that has cut Aberdeen’s per capita percentage of funding over the course of its term in office, and therefore considers that this refutes the assertions made in amendment S4M-05896.1.”
Supported by: Jim Hume, Richard Baker, Anne McTaggart, Helen Eadie, Lewis Macdonald
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes with concern the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Police Service of Scotland ahead of its taking over all police functions on 1 April 2013; believes that, by taking control of policing out of the hands of locally elected members and transferring it to a board appointed by the Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government has created a democratic deficit in Scotland’s police service; further believes that the Scottish Government’s complacent attitude toward its reform programme has allowed the Scottish Police Authority to effectively redefine the scope of its own remit; considers that decisions taken by the Scottish Police Authority on staffing, human resources and budgeting could put at risk the future operational effectiveness of policing in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to review as a matter of urgency whether the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 should be amended to provide clarity as to the rightful functions and responsibilities of the Scottish Police Authority and to report back to the Parliament before the end of June 2013.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Police Service of Scotland ahead of its taking over all police functions on 1 April 2013; believes that, by taking control of policing out of the hands of locally elected members and transferring it to a board appointed by the Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government has created a democratic deficit in Scotland’s police service; further believes that the Scottish Government’s complacent attitude toward its reform programme has allowed the Scottish Police Authority to effectively redefine the scope of its own remit; considers that decisions taken by the Scottish Police Authority on staffing, human resources and budgeting could put at risk the future operational effectiveness of policing in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to review as a matter of urgency whether the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 should be amended to provide clarity as to the rightful functions and responsibilities of the Scottish Police Authority and to report back to the Parliament before the end of June 2013.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13/03/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the process underway to develop Scotland’s first national action plan for human rights; considers that this represents a more systematic approach to assure and not assume the realisation of human rights in practice and that it follows United Nations recommendations; notes that this is informed by the publication, Getting it Right? Human Rights in Scotland, by the Scottish Human Rights Commission; considers that this research highlights the progress that Scotland has made in realising its international human rights obligations, but also that this progress must be translated into more consistent positive outcomes for people in their day-to-day lives; appreciates that Scotland’s national action plan for human rights must be evidence-based, inclusive and independently monitored in order for it to deliver real and sustainable improvements in the realisation of human rights for all, particularly the most marginalised; welcomes the hosting on 27 November 2012 of a National Human Rights InterAction by the Scottish Human Rights Commission to consider commitments in Scotland’s national action plan for human rights, and calls on central and local government, public authorities and civil society to fully engage in the participation process.
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That the Parliament welcomes the process underway to develop Scotland’s first national action plan for human rights; considers that this represents a more systematic approach to assure and not assume the realisation of human rights in practice and that it follows United Nations recommendations; notes that this is informed by the publication, Getting it Right? Human Rights in Scotland, by the Scottish Human Rights Commission; considers that this research highlights the progress that Scotland has made in realising its international human rights obligations, but also that this progress must be translated into more consistent positive outcomes for people in their day-to-day lives; appreciates that Scotland’s national action plan for human rights must be evidence-based, inclusive and independently monitored in order for it to deliver real and sustainable improvements in the realisation of human rights for all, particularly the most marginalised; welcomes the hosting on 27 November 2012 of a National Human Rights InterAction by the Scottish Human Rights Commission to consider commitments in Scotland’s national action plan for human rights, and calls on central and local government, public authorities and civil society to fully engage in the participation process.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, David Torrance, John Finnie, Mike MacKenzie, Patrick Harvie, Jim Hume, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Duncan McNeil, Mary Fee, Anne McTaggart, Marco Biagi, Jackie Baillie, Christine Grahame, Kevin Stewart, Claudia Beamish, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Mary Scanlon, Jamie Hepburn
Current Status: Fallen on 29/01/2013
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That the Parliament applauds the Camphill movement, which has supported children, young people and adults of all ages with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other support needs for more than seven decades; notes that the Camphill movement, founded in 1940 near Aberdeen, has now expanded to become a worldwide movement that boasts over 100 communities in more than 20 countries, including 12 in Scotland; understands that the movement’s approach seeks to provide mutual support and nurture independence through living, learning and working together; congratulates Camphill School in Aberdeen and its eco-committee on receiving a Gold Green Flag award, which it understands was achieved through pupil-led initiatives, including developing an eco-code, litter-picking and encouraging recycling; considers that this is an example of the innovative and ambitious nature of the movement; further believes that the movement's success has been made possible by the dedication of staff, co-workers and volunteers, and wishes all of those involved continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament applauds the Camphill movement, which has supported children, young people and adults of all ages with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other support needs for more than seven decades; notes that the Camphill movement, founded in 1940 near Aberdeen, has now expanded to become a worldwide movement that boasts over 100 communities in more than 20 countries, including 12 in Scotland; understands that the movement’s approach seeks to provide mutual support and nurture independence through living, learning and working together; congratulates Camphill School in Aberdeen and its eco-committee on receiving a Gold Green Flag award, which it understands was achieved through pupil-led initiatives, including developing an eco-code, litter-picking and encouraging recycling; considers that this is an example of the innovative and ambitious nature of the movement; further believes that the movement's success has been made possible by the dedication of staff, co-workers and volunteers, and wishes all of those involved continued success in the future.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Liz Smith, Jim Hume, Mary Scanlon, Nanette Milne, Mike MacKenzie, Brian Adam, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Alex Fergusson, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Bruce Crawford, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Murdo Fraser, Nigel Don, Aileen McLeod, Sarah Boyack, Lewis Macdonald, Claudia Beamish, Richard Baker
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11/12/2012
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That the Parliament notes liftshare week 2012, which runs from 1 to 5 October; notes that the focus of liftshare is to encourage people who drive to work alone to try car-sharing; understands that more than 6,200 people joined the network over the five days of what it considers the successful 2011 campaign; notes that membership of liftshare in North East Scotland has grown by 43% over the past two years; believes that car-sharing brings many associated benefits, including reducing traffic, cutting CO2 emissions and saving participants up to £1,000 annually, and encourages individuals and businesses to consider the benefits of car-sharing schemes for the daily commute to work.
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That the Parliament notes liftshare week 2012, which runs from 1 to 5 October; notes that the focus of liftshare is to encourage people who drive to work alone to try car-sharing; understands that more than 6,200 people joined the network over the five days of what it considers the successful 2011 campaign; notes that membership of liftshare in North East Scotland has grown by 43% over the past two years; believes that car-sharing brings many associated benefits, including reducing traffic, cutting CO2 emissions and saving participants up to £1,000 annually, and encourages individuals and businesses to consider the benefits of car-sharing schemes for the daily commute to work.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Jim Hume, Alison Johnstone, Bruce Crawford, Mike MacKenzie, Tavish Scott, Drew Smith, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Rhoda Grant, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Jean Urquhart, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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