That the Parliament congratulates Dunfermline High School on winning a prestigious Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Award; commends what it considers to be the innovative design of the school; notes that the school also won a Zero Waste Scotland award for its environmentally friendly materials and efficient use of resources; understands that this is the flagship school in Fife Council’s £180 million investment in the Building Fife’s Future programme, and notes the importance of ensuring that pupils have inspiring learning environments.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dunfermline High School on winning a prestigious Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Award; commends what it considers to be the innovative design of the school; notes that the school also won a Zero Waste Scotland award for its environmentally friendly materials and efficient use of resources; understands that this is the flagship school in Fife Council’s £180 million investment in the Building Fife’s Future programme, and notes the importance of ensuring that pupils have inspiring learning environments.
Supported by: Colin Keir, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Mary Scanlon, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Dunfermline D&G Autocare Fast Fit Centre on it being named Scotland’s Garage of the Year 2013 by Motor Codes, the motor industry’s self-regulatory body; notes that it has now been shortlisted for the UK Garage of the Year finals; understands that, in association with the Best of Group, customers have named the D&G Autocare Group as the best MOT centres in Scotland and fourth best in the UK; believes that the group's efforts to build a relatively new business in the present financial climate has taken a great deal of dedication and hard work; notes that it has established premises in Rumblingwell, Crossford and Inverkeithing, and considers this to be further recognition of the quality and first-class service consistently shown by businesses in Dunfermline, which includes the baker, Stephens Bakery, being voted Scottish Baker of the Year 2013 by customers.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Dunfermline D&G Autocare Fast Fit Centre on it being named Scotland’s Garage of the Year 2013 by Motor Codes, the motor industry’s self-regulatory body; notes that it has now been shortlisted for the UK Garage of the Year finals; understands that, in association with the Best of Group, customers have named the D&G Autocare Group as the best MOT centres in Scotland and fourth best in the UK; believes that the group's efforts to build a relatively new business in the present financial climate has taken a great deal of dedication and hard work; notes that it has established premises in Rumblingwell, Crossford and Inverkeithing, and considers this to be further recognition of the quality and first-class service consistently shown by businesses in Dunfermline, which includes the baker, Stephens Bakery, being voted Scottish Baker of the Year 2013 by customers.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Colin Beattie
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at Dunfermline Gillespie Memorial Church on its award of £249,210 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this grant will enable energy efficiency measures to be carried out and internal refurbishment, which will include a café, meeting rooms, a touchdown work space and training facility, and believes that the grant will allow the church to continue playing an active role in the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at Dunfermline Gillespie Memorial Church on its award of £249,210 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this grant will enable energy efficiency measures to be carried out and internal refurbishment, which will include a café, meeting rooms, a touchdown work space and training facility, and believes that the grant will allow the church to continue playing an active role in the community.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, David Torrance
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That the Parliament is saddened by the death of Iain Banks, the acclaimed Dunfermline-born author of more than 25 literary and science fiction novels; considers Mr Banks to be one of Scotland’s most acclaimed literary figures; notes that he was named 38th on The Times list of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945; notes that Mr Banks' debut novel, The Wasp Factory, was ranked as one of the best 100 books of the 20th century by Waterstones and Channel 4; believes that he has left a considerable legacy for the enjoyment of his many readers across the world, and extends its sincere condolences to Mr Banks’ wife, family, friends and readers.
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That the Parliament is saddened by the death of Iain Banks, the acclaimed Dunfermline-born author of more than 25 literary and science fiction novels; considers Mr Banks to be one of Scotland’s most acclaimed literary figures; notes that he was named 38th on The Times list of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945; notes that Mr Banks' debut novel, The Wasp Factory, was ranked as one of the best 100 books of the 20th century by Waterstones and Channel 4; believes that he has left a considerable legacy for the enjoyment of his many readers across the world, and extends its sincere condolences to Mr Banks’ wife, family, friends and readers.
Supported by: Nigel Don, David Torrance, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Neil Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Graeme Dey, Colin Keir, Murdo Fraser, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Stewart Maxwell, Dave Thompson
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That the Parliament welcomes a £25 million upgrade of one of Longannet Power Station’s four generating units; understands that Longannet is the largest power station in Scotland and provides electricity to millions of homes and businesses and that, for 40 years, it has been a large employer of skilled and professional Fifers and supports thousands of jobs across a wide and varied supply chain; notes that the upgrade is on Unit 3, which, alone, is capable of generating up to 600MW of electricity or approximately 10% of Scotland’s average peak electricity demand; understands that this project follows a £20 million upgrade in 2012 on another unit, and believes that the station provides an important part of Scotland’s electrical energy mix.
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That the Parliament welcomes a £25 million upgrade of one of Longannet Power Station’s four generating units; understands that Longannet is the largest power station in Scotland and provides electricity to millions of homes and businesses and that, for 40 years, it has been a large employer of skilled and professional Fifers and supports thousands of jobs across a wide and varied supply chain; notes that the upgrade is on Unit 3, which, alone, is capable of generating up to 600MW of electricity or approximately 10% of Scotland’s average peak electricity demand; understands that this project follows a £20 million upgrade in 2012 on another unit, and believes that the station provides an important part of Scotland’s electrical energy mix.
Supported by: Nigel Don, David Torrance, Dave Thompson, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephens of Dunfermline on winning Scottish Baker of the Year 2013; understands that this family-owned craft bakery is famous locally for its steak bridies and morning rolls and that both products earned recognition in the competition, with morning rolls winning best in category; understands that 15,000 customers from Stranraer to Shetland voted for their favourite bakery products, which were then judged by a panel of independent experts including the artisan baker, Robert Ross, and various retired master bakers; notes that Stephens was also runner-up in in 2012, which was the competition’s first year; considers that Stephens is important to the local economy, with 165 staff, 14 shops and 59 franchise stores, and congratulates Stephens on its 140th anniversary in May, which coincided with this endorsement from the industry.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephens of Dunfermline on winning Scottish Baker of the Year 2013; understands that this family-owned craft bakery is famous locally for its steak bridies and morning rolls and that both products earned recognition in the competition, with morning rolls winning best in category; understands that 15,000 customers from Stranraer to Shetland voted for their favourite bakery products, which were then judged by a panel of independent experts including the artisan baker, Robert Ross, and various retired master bakers; notes that Stephens was also runner-up in in 2012, which was the competition’s first year; considers that Stephens is important to the local economy, with 165 staff, 14 shops and 59 franchise stores, and congratulates Stephens on its 140th anniversary in May, which coincided with this endorsement from the industry.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Angus MacDonald, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s paper, Scotland’s economy: the case for independence, which was launched at Alexander Dennis, the coach manufacturers in Falkirk, which now produces around half of all the UK’s buses; recognises the emphasis that is being put on manufacturing in the current and future Scottish economy; congratulates the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, based at Lathalmond near Dunfermline, on all its work in restoring and operating around 160 historic buses, most of Scottish origin; appreciates the current free tours around west Fife provided by the museum, and sees these endeavours as a commitment to a continuing manufacturing industry in an independent Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s paper, Scotland’s economy: the case for independence, which was launched at Alexander Dennis, the coach manufacturers in Falkirk, which now produces around half of all the UK’s buses; recognises the emphasis that is being put on manufacturing in the current and future Scottish economy; congratulates the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, based at Lathalmond near Dunfermline, on all its work in restoring and operating around 160 historic buses, most of Scottish origin; appreciates the current free tours around west Fife provided by the museum, and sees these endeavours as a commitment to a continuing manufacturing industry in an independent Scotland.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament congratulates Culross Abbey in west Fife on the completion of substantial repair and replacement work to the roof and other fabric of this historic building; understands that the required £310,000 was raised from a number of sources including the Heritage Lottery, Historic Scotland, the Baird Trust, Fife Common Good Fund, the Church of Scotland, the Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust, Fife Environment Trust and the abbey’s own funds; recognises all the hard work carried out by the Property Convener, Mr John Laird, and his colleagues, getting the restoration completed especially considering all the recent poor weather; believes that this ancient Scottish abbey will be a place of worship, safety and heritage for many years to come, and wishes the parish and local community well for the official open day on 26 May 2013 from 2 to 5pm, when it understands a wide programme of welcome, tours, fun and celebration will be held at Culross Abbey.
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That the Parliament congratulates Culross Abbey in west Fife on the completion of substantial repair and replacement work to the roof and other fabric of this historic building; understands that the required £310,000 was raised from a number of sources including the Heritage Lottery, Historic Scotland, the Baird Trust, Fife Common Good Fund, the Church of Scotland, the Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust, Fife Environment Trust and the abbey’s own funds; recognises all the hard work carried out by the Property Convener, Mr John Laird, and his colleagues, getting the restoration completed especially considering all the recent poor weather; believes that this ancient Scottish abbey will be a place of worship, safety and heritage for many years to come, and wishes the parish and local community well for the official open day on 26 May 2013 from 2 to 5pm, when it understands a wide programme of welcome, tours, fun and celebration will be held at Culross Abbey.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Murdo Fraser, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Colin Keir, David Torrance, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s decision to make vitamin D supplements freely available for pregnant women, children and vulnerable groups from 6 May 2013; understands that, due to both poor sunlight and modern lifestyles, most people in Scotland do not absorb enough of the ultraviolet B rays that are needed to produce adequate amounts of the vitamin; believes that there is emerging evidence suggesting that adequate levels of vitamin D can increase resistance to multiple sclerosis, depression, various cancers, diabetes and heart disease; notes that the recommended dosage of vitamin D supplements can be taken without any known adverse side effects; believes that the whole population could benefit from taking such supplements, which are widely available at low cost, on a regular basis, and hopes that the Scottish Government and medical professionals will participate in a programme aimed at furthering research and encouraging more people to take vitamin D supplements.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s decision to make vitamin D supplements freely available for pregnant women, children and vulnerable groups from 6 May 2013; understands that, due to both poor sunlight and modern lifestyles, most people in Scotland do not absorb enough of the ultraviolet B rays that are needed to produce adequate amounts of the vitamin; believes that there is emerging evidence suggesting that adequate levels of vitamin D can increase resistance to multiple sclerosis, depression, various cancers, diabetes and heart disease; notes that the recommended dosage of vitamin D supplements can be taken without any known adverse side effects; believes that the whole population could benefit from taking such supplements, which are widely available at low cost, on a regular basis, and hopes that the Scottish Government and medical professionals will participate in a programme aimed at furthering research and encouraging more people to take vitamin D supplements.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Richard Lyle, Helen Eadie, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Graeme Dey, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Dave Thompson, Colin Keir
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Pitreavie Amateur Athletics Club on receiving £5,000 from Awards for All; understands that this funding will be used for new equipment, with the aim of increasing participation in the club and developing the skills of its athletes; considers that the club has nurtured the talents of many fine athletes, including Eilidh Child, a gold medallist in the 4x400 metres relay at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships, and hopes that the club's athletes will participate in a triumphant Team Scotland in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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That the Parliament congratulates Pitreavie Amateur Athletics Club on receiving £5,000 from Awards for All; understands that this funding will be used for new equipment, with the aim of increasing participation in the club and developing the skills of its athletes; considers that the club has nurtured the talents of many fine athletes, including Eilidh Child, a gold medallist in the 4x400 metres relay at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships, and hopes that the club's athletes will participate in a triumphant Team Scotland in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Colin Keir
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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