That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of the £6 million Communities and Families Fund, which aims to improve the quality of life of children across Scotland; understands that the fund, a joint venture by the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government, is set to offer grassroots projects the chance to obtain between £250 to £10,000 over the next three years; notes that this money is expected to be used on projects that are focused on children under eight, their families and communities that improve early learning, health and wellbeing; believes that the fund reflects the shared vision and priorities that were published by the Scottish Government’s Early Years Taskforce in March 2012; commends the positive impact it considers that the fund will have on services offering support for children, and encourages groups and organisations with such priorities to take advantage of what it sees as this excellent funding opportunity.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of the £6 million Communities and Families Fund, which aims to improve the quality of life of children across Scotland; understands that the fund, a joint venture by the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government, is set to offer grassroots projects the chance to obtain between £250 to £10,000 over the next three years; notes that this money is expected to be used on projects that are focused on children under eight, their families and communities that improve early learning, health and wellbeing; believes that the fund reflects the shared vision and priorities that were published by the Scottish Government’s Early Years Taskforce in March 2012; commends the positive impact it considers that the fund will have on services offering support for children, and encourages groups and organisations with such priorities to take advantage of what it sees as this excellent funding opportunity.
Supported by: Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, John Mason, Mark McDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Mary Fee, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Joe FitzPatrick, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Aileen McLeod, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament expresses concern that the UK Government is introducing a 365-day time limit on contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for all those not in the Support Group, and notes that those who have already been in receipt of contribution-based ESA for 365 days will lose it with immediate effect from 30 April 2012, including those who have paid several decades of national insurance contributions while working.
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That the Parliament expresses concern that the UK Government is introducing a 365-day time limit on contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for all those not in the Support Group, and notes that those who have already been in receipt of contribution-based ESA for 365 days will lose it with immediate effect from 30 April 2012, including those who have paid several decades of national insurance contributions while working.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Linda Fabiani, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Aileen McLeod, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Joe FitzPatrick, Christina McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates Scotstoun Primary School in Glasgow Anniesland on reaching the national final of Euroquiz 2012; notes that this is scheduled to take place in the debating chamber on 14 May 2012; understands that Euroquiz, which is organised for primary 6 pupils by the Scottish European Educational Trust, covers areas such as history, geography, sport, culture and the European Union; believes that it provides pupils with an invaluable opportunity to develop their skills across the curriculum and build self-confidence, and wishes all of those competing every success on the day.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scotstoun Primary School in Glasgow Anniesland on reaching the national final of Euroquiz 2012; notes that this is scheduled to take place in the debating chamber on 14 May 2012; understands that Euroquiz, which is organised for primary 6 pupils by the Scottish European Educational Trust, covers areas such as history, geography, sport, culture and the European Union; believes that it provides pupils with an invaluable opportunity to develop their skills across the curriculum and build self-confidence, and wishes all of those competing every success on the day.
Supported by: Drew Smith, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that the world series of rugby sevens is coming to Scotstoun stadium in Glasgow on 5 and 6 May 2012 for the penultimate round of this year’s competition; believes that what it sees as the carnival atmosphere and thrilling play of the sevens tournament will help in furthering the Scottish Rugby Union’s aim to widen the appeal of rugby throughout Scotland; congratulates all those involved in bringing the sevens to Glasgow, and wishes them continued success for the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that the world series of rugby sevens is coming to Scotstoun stadium in Glasgow on 5 and 6 May 2012 for the penultimate round of this year’s competition; believes that what it sees as the carnival atmosphere and thrilling play of the sevens tournament will help in furthering the Scottish Rugby Union’s aim to widen the appeal of rugby throughout Scotland; congratulates all those involved in bringing the sevens to Glasgow, and wishes them continued success for the future.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Tavish Scott, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Willie Coffey, Bob Doris, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the report by Carers UK, Future care: Care and technology in the 21st century, which calls for a technological transformation to support caring families and argues that the way in which families already use technology to work, plan their lives, shop and socialise should also be reflected in how they care for ill, frail or disabled loved ones.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the report by Carers UK, Future care: Care and technology in the 21st century, which calls for a technological transformation to support caring families and argues that the way in which families already use technology to work, plan their lives, shop and socialise should also be reflected in how they care for ill, frail or disabled loved ones.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Joe FitzPatrick, Jim Hume, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, George Adam, Roderick Campbell, James Dornan, Dennis Robertson, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Helen Eadie, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Claudia Beamish
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That the Parliament expresses concern at what it considers the substantial increase in the price of stamps, which will see a 14p increase on first and second class stamps resulting in the new price of 60p and 50p respectively; believes that, as a result, many small businesses that currently use Royal Mail first class services will effectively be priced out of this market, resulting in a negative impact on their businesses; further believes that these cost increases will particularly affect older and vulnerable members of society who may not have access to a computer and who are, therefore, heavily reliant on the postal services; echoes the concerns of many that these price increases are more directed at further privatisation of the postal service, and believes that a proper and robust analysis of the effects of these changes should be carried out before any further changes are implemented.
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That the Parliament expresses concern at what it considers the substantial increase in the price of stamps, which will see a 14p increase on first and second class stamps resulting in the new price of 60p and 50p respectively; believes that, as a result, many small businesses that currently use Royal Mail first class services will effectively be priced out of this market, resulting in a negative impact on their businesses; further believes that these cost increases will particularly affect older and vulnerable members of society who may not have access to a computer and who are, therefore, heavily reliant on the postal services; echoes the concerns of many that these price increases are more directed at further privatisation of the postal service, and believes that a proper and robust analysis of the effects of these changes should be carried out before any further changes are implemented.
Supported by: Claudia Beamish, Christine Grahame, Fiona McLeod, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Linda Fabiani, Gil Paterson, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Stewart Maxwell, Dennis Robertson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, John Wilson, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, Joe FitzPatrick, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Colin Keir, Paul Wheelhouse, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates all those selected as Olympic torchbearers in communities across Scotland; encourages members of the public to turn out in numbers to cheer on the Olympic torchbearers as they pass through their communities; notes in particular the participation of Ryan McLaughlin, whose Shine On Scotland campaign has raised awareness of the importance of vitamin D in combating multiple sclerosis, and considers that this young taekwondo champion is a very fitting person to run in the Olympic Torch Relay.
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That the Parliament congratulates all those selected as Olympic torchbearers in communities across Scotland; encourages members of the public to turn out in numbers to cheer on the Olympic torchbearers as they pass through their communities; notes in particular the participation of Ryan McLaughlin, whose Shine On Scotland campaign has raised awareness of the importance of vitamin D in combating multiple sclerosis, and considers that this young taekwondo champion is a very fitting person to run in the Olympic Torch Relay.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Humza Yousaf, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Linda Fabiani
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That the Parliament welcomes the forthcoming visit from both the Scottish Hazards Network and Families Against Corporate Killing (FACK); notes that the groups plan to hold an exhibition in the members' lobby; looks forward to hearing first hand from these organisations and their members; notes that both groups aim to achieve a reduction in the number of deaths and injuries at work in Scotland, and supports their opposition to what it understands is seen by many as the ongoing failure by the UK Government to ensure the enforcement of health and safety legislation due to continued underfunding and underresourcing of the Health and Safety Executive.
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That the Parliament welcomes the forthcoming visit from both the Scottish Hazards Network and Families Against Corporate Killing (FACK); notes that the groups plan to hold an exhibition in the members' lobby; looks forward to hearing first hand from these organisations and their members; notes that both groups aim to achieve a reduction in the number of deaths and injuries at work in Scotland, and supports their opposition to what it understands is seen by many as the ongoing failure by the UK Government to ensure the enforcement of health and safety legislation due to continued underfunding and underresourcing of the Health and Safety Executive.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Patricia Ferguson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Dave Thompson, Rob Gibson, James Dornan, Hanzala Malik, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Christina McKelvie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Neil Findlay, Gordon MacDonald, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Knightswood Early Years Centre in Glasgow on what it considers an excellent Education Scotland inspection report; notes that in all categories the school was assessed as being good or very good; understands that this has been accomplished through the establishment of a nurturing and welcoming ethos in a short amount of time as a new centre; recognises the merits of the centre developing a planning approach that focuses on meeting children’s individual needs; commends the centre on working with primary schools in the area to ease the transition into the education system; understands that the effective teamwork and strong relationships developed between staff and with parents has contributed greatly to this exemplary assessment, and congratulates the staff, children and parents on their hard work in making Knightswood Early Years Centre an exceptional pre-school centre.
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That the Parliament congratulates Knightswood Early Years Centre in Glasgow on what it considers an excellent Education Scotland inspection report; notes that in all categories the school was assessed as being good or very good; understands that this has been accomplished through the establishment of a nurturing and welcoming ethos in a short amount of time as a new centre; recognises the merits of the centre developing a planning approach that focuses on meeting children’s individual needs; commends the centre on working with primary schools in the area to ease the transition into the education system; understands that the effective teamwork and strong relationships developed between staff and with parents has contributed greatly to this exemplary assessment, and congratulates the staff, children and parents on their hard work in making Knightswood Early Years Centre an exceptional pre-school centre.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates Angie Zelter, founder member of the anti-nuclear weapons campaign group, Trident Ploughshares, on being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Mairead McGuire, who won the award in 1976, and notes Ms Zelter’s 30 years of peace activism, which is seen as inspirational and empowering in Scotland and around the world and which included, in 1999, being acquitted of damage to a Trident research barge in Loch Goil on the basis of what is considered the illegality of the UK’s nuclear weapons under international law.
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That the Parliament congratulates Angie Zelter, founder member of the anti-nuclear weapons campaign group, Trident Ploughshares, on being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Mairead McGuire, who won the award in 1976, and notes Ms Zelter’s 30 years of peace activism, which is seen as inspirational and empowering in Scotland and around the world and which included, in 1999, being acquitted of damage to a Trident research barge in Loch Goil on the basis of what is considered the illegality of the UK’s nuclear weapons under international law.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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