That the Parliament welcomes the agreement that has been reached regarding the future of the University Marine Biological Station Millport (UMBSM); notes that the station on the island of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde had been under threat after the University of London withdrew funding; congratulates the campaigners and station staff who it considers have worked tirelessly to protect the station's future; recognises that the new agreement will see ownership of the station, including buildings and surrounding land, transferred to the Field Studies Council (FSC) on 1 January 2014; understands that the FSC is a Shropshire-based independent charity dedicated solely to providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover and understand the natural environment; hopes that UMBSM will continue to be what is considered the flagship station for field studies in Scotland, building on its reputation for high quality field research and university teaching, and considers that the station is vital to Cumbrae and its community, securing local jobs and underpinning the economy of the Island of Cumbrae.
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That the Parliament welcomes the agreement that has been reached regarding the future of the University Marine Biological Station Millport (UMBSM); notes that the station on the island of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde had been under threat after the University of London withdrew funding; congratulates the campaigners and station staff who it considers have worked tirelessly to protect the station's future; recognises that the new agreement will see ownership of the station, including buildings and surrounding land, transferred to the Field Studies Council (FSC) on 1 January 2014; understands that the FSC is a Shropshire-based independent charity dedicated solely to providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover and understand the natural environment; hopes that UMBSM will continue to be what is considered the flagship station for field studies in Scotland, building on its reputation for high quality field research and university teaching, and considers that the station is vital to Cumbrae and its community, securing local jobs and underpinning the economy of the Island of Cumbrae.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Murdo Fraser, John Lamont, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie McGrigor, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Johnstone, Mike MacKenzie, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Stewart Maxwell, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Irvine-based North Ayrshire Sports Association for the Disabled (NASAD); notes that NASAD aims to foster and develop sports and recreational activities among disabled people in North Ayrshire and to promote the aims and objectives of Scottish Disability Sport, to which it is affiliated; notes the range of activities that NASAD offers, which includes swimming, lawn bowls, ten pin bowling, Highland games and events throughout Marymass, and congratulates all of those involved.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Irvine-based North Ayrshire Sports Association for the Disabled (NASAD); notes that NASAD aims to foster and develop sports and recreational activities among disabled people in North Ayrshire and to promote the aims and objectives of Scottish Disability Sport, to which it is affiliated; notes the range of activities that NASAD offers, which includes swimming, lawn bowls, ten pin bowling, Highland games and events throughout Marymass, and congratulates all of those involved.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Jackson Carlaw, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, John Lamont, Patricia Ferguson, Kevin Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Alex Fergusson, Richard Lyle, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McDougall, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes the work of the Ballast Trust, which is a Renfrewshire-based charitable foundation that provides a rescue, sorting and cataloguing service for business archives with an emphasis on technical records such as shipbuilding, railway and engineering plans, drawings and photographs; understands that, since its establishment in 1987, it has processed technical records on behalf of national and local archive repositories and museums; believes that this has resulted in the trust, in conjunction with National Records of Scotland, carrying out the vital processing of a huge range of industrial and business archive material; commends its continuing referencing and retention of what it considers a diverse base of historic material that chronicles both industrial and business and social and community activity; applauds what it sees as the dedicated and committed efforts of the trust’s director, trustees, staff and volunteers, and praises it on its determined efforts to educate business and professional communities to be mindful of the archive treasures that might be found throughout business premises the length and breadth of Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes the work of the Ballast Trust, which is a Renfrewshire-based charitable foundation that provides a rescue, sorting and cataloguing service for business archives with an emphasis on technical records such as shipbuilding, railway and engineering plans, drawings and photographs; understands that, since its establishment in 1987, it has processed technical records on behalf of national and local archive repositories and museums; believes that this has resulted in the trust, in conjunction with National Records of Scotland, carrying out the vital processing of a huge range of industrial and business archive material; commends its continuing referencing and retention of what it considers a diverse base of historic material that chronicles both industrial and business and social and community activity; applauds what it sees as the dedicated and committed efforts of the trust’s director, trustees, staff and volunteers, and praises it on its determined efforts to educate business and professional communities to be mindful of the archive treasures that might be found throughout business premises the length and breadth of Scotland.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Rob Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, John Lamont, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Mary Scanlon, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Jean Urquhart, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament notes the exciting Street Stuff project, a youth diversionary scheme, based in Renfrewshire, which it understands has helped to reduce youth crime by offering activities such as street football, “The Box” and the Street Stuff buses; notes that Street Stuff is a partnership between St Mirren Football Club, Renfrewshire Council, Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Engage Renfrewshire, McGill’s Buses and Reid Kerr College; supports the Kick and Collect programme run by Street Stuff, which sees youngsters take part in voluntary work in the community and be rewarded with prizes; congratulates all those involved who, it considers, work tirelessly to ensure that the scheme benefits local young people who learn about social engagement and mutual respect, and believes that Street Stuff is an asset for the whole community.
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That the Parliament notes the exciting Street Stuff project, a youth diversionary scheme, based in Renfrewshire, which it understands has helped to reduce youth crime by offering activities such as street football, “The Box” and the Street Stuff buses; notes that Street Stuff is a partnership between St Mirren Football Club, Renfrewshire Council, Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Engage Renfrewshire, McGill’s Buses and Reid Kerr College; supports the Kick and Collect programme run by Street Stuff, which sees youngsters take part in voluntary work in the community and be rewarded with prizes; congratulates all those involved who, it considers, work tirelessly to ensure that the scheme benefits local young people who learn about social engagement and mutual respect, and believes that Street Stuff is an asset for the whole community.
Supported by: John Lamont, Jackie Baillie, Jamie McGrigor, Mary Scanlon, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Jackson Carlaw, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Jean Urquhart, Hugh Henry, Sandra White, Margaret McDougall, Gil Paterson, Murdo Fraser, Gavin Brown, Neil Bibby, Alex Fergusson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/02/2013
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work being undertaken by the Star Project in Wallace Street, Paisley; notes that the project is a partnership between four local churches, St James Church of Scotland and Wallneuk North Church of Scotland, Mossvale Community Church and St James Roman Catholic Church, and the community, who support the project in many ways, including volunteering and funding along with other volunteers from across the community; also notes the specific work undertaken and services offered, including the Tuesday Group, a support group for parents whose children are in care, which it understands is nationally recognised to be the first group of its kind, a fathers’ group, a befriender service, home visits and practical guidance to parenting and running a home; applauds the project's goal, to strive for a future where people value themselves and others by being active in fulfilling relationships in a more connected and resilient community, and congratulates the Star Project on being the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce (ROCCO) Awards winner for Third Sector Recognition.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work being undertaken by the Star Project in Wallace Street, Paisley; notes that the project is a partnership between four local churches, St James Church of Scotland and Wallneuk North Church of Scotland, Mossvale Community Church and St James Roman Catholic Church, and the community, who support the project in many ways, including volunteering and funding along with other volunteers from across the community; also notes the specific work undertaken and services offered, including the Tuesday Group, a support group for parents whose children are in care, which it understands is nationally recognised to be the first group of its kind, a fathers’ group, a befriender service, home visits and practical guidance to parenting and running a home; applauds the project's goal, to strive for a future where people value themselves and others by being active in fulfilling relationships in a more connected and resilient community, and congratulates the Star Project on being the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce (ROCCO) Awards winner for Third Sector Recognition.
Supported by: Ruth Davidson, Jamie McGrigor, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Margaret McCulloch, Alex Johnstone, John Lamont, Annabelle Ewing, Anne McTaggart, Mary Scanlon, Hugh Henry, Margaret Mitchell, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04970 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (St Andrew's Day, A Celebration of Scotland) after "culture" insert ", as well as Scotland’s place in, and shared history, identity and culture with, the UK,"
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04970 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (St Andrew's Day, A Celebration of Scotland) after "culture" insert ", as well as Scotland’s place in, and shared history, identity and culture with, the UK,"
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/11/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04719 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Road to Recovery, Drugs Strategy), insert at end “; believes that the success of the national drugs strategy derives from flexibility of approach toward and availability of options for those seeking recovery from problem drug use, and considers that these objectives would be usefully served by inclusion in the review of an inquiry into why there is underused capacity in rehabilitation facilities and consideration by the review of how more information might be made available to methadone patients about their treatment programme.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04719 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Road to Recovery, Drugs Strategy), insert at end “; believes that the success of the national drugs strategy derives from flexibility of approach toward and availability of options for those seeking recovery from problem drug use, and considers that these objectives would be usefully served by inclusion in the review of an inquiry into why there is underused capacity in rehabilitation facilities and consideration by the review of how more information might be made available to methadone patients about their treatment programme.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the 12 projects throughout the West Scotland region that have secured funding totalling £32,375 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that these include Giffnock Soccer Centre, Kirklandneuk Community Digital Inclusion Team, Starlight Synchro Skating Club, Inverclyde Parkour, Barrhead Community Tennis Club, Renfrewshire Environmental Trust, Eastwood Sub Aqua Club, Barrhead Netball Club, Kirktonhill Lawn Tennis Club, Dumbarton United AFC, North Ayrshire Sports Association for the Disabled and the Ferguslie Digital Inclusion Team; considers that these projects have worthy aspirations; understands that they encourage young people to participate in sport and offer them educational opportunities, and believes that, since its inception in 2004, the Big Lottery Fund has been an invaluable source of funding to organisations in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 12 projects throughout the West Scotland region that have secured funding totalling £32,375 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that these include Giffnock Soccer Centre, Kirklandneuk Community Digital Inclusion Team, Starlight Synchro Skating Club, Inverclyde Parkour, Barrhead Community Tennis Club, Renfrewshire Environmental Trust, Eastwood Sub Aqua Club, Barrhead Netball Club, Kirktonhill Lawn Tennis Club, Dumbarton United AFC, North Ayrshire Sports Association for the Disabled and the Ferguslie Digital Inclusion Team; considers that these projects have worthy aspirations; understands that they encourage young people to participate in sport and offer them educational opportunities, and believes that, since its inception in 2004, the Big Lottery Fund has been an invaluable source of funding to organisations in Scotland.
Supported by: John Lamont, Bill Kidd, Jamie McGrigor, Hanzala Malik, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Mary Scanlon, Margaret McDougall, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Hugh Henry, Stuart McMillan, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-03278 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Improving Services for Victims and Witnesses), after “support for victims” insert “; believes that the best way to stand up for the rights of victims and witnesses would be to establish honesty in sentencing by ending the automatic early release of prisoners".
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As an amendment to motion S4M-03278 in the name of Kenny MacAskill (Improving Services for Victims and Witnesses), after “support for victims” insert “; believes that the best way to stand up for the rights of victims and witnesses would be to establish honesty in sentencing by ending the automatic early release of prisoners".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13/06/2012
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That the Parliament notes that BBC Scotland’s flagship drama, River City, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September 2012; further notes that the programme*, which is filmed in Dumbarton,* attracts an average of 500,000 viewers a week and is regarded as an iconic contributor to Scottish drama and entertainment; praises the calibre and commitment of the actors and commends the scriptwriters for entertaining and topical storylines; considers that the programme has an important dimension as a social medium in tackling challenging social and current issues, and congratulates all those involved in the production of River City on creating a Scottish soap that has captured the hearts of so many Scottish viewers who tune in weekly to follow the eventful chronicle of life in Shieldinch.
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That the Parliament notes that BBC Scotland’s flagship drama, River City, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September 2012; further notes that the programme*, which is filmed in Dumbarton,* attracts an average of 500,000 viewers a week and is regarded as an iconic contributor to Scottish drama and entertainment; praises the calibre and commitment of the actors and commends the scriptwriters for entertaining and topical storylines; considers that the programme has an important dimension as a social medium in tackling challenging social and current issues, and congratulates all those involved in the production of River City on creating a Scottish soap that has captured the hearts of so many Scottish viewers who tune in weekly to follow the eventful chronicle of life in Shieldinch.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, John Lamont, Chic Brodie, Nanette Milne, Jamie McGrigor, Mike MacKenzie, Mary Scanlon, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Hanzala Malik, Margaret McCulloch, Anne McTaggart, Jim Eadie, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Patricia Ferguson, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Jean Urquhart, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Linda Fabiani, Ruth Davidson, Alex Fergusson, Alex Johnstone, John Scott, Sandra White, Paul Wheelhouse, Stewart Maxwell, Sarah Boyack, Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/09/2012
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