That the Parliament congratulates Hamilton Grammar School on receiving a grant of £4,592 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the grant will fund eight of the pupils, who have autistic spectrum disorder, on a three-day excursion to the Abernethy Ardeonaig Adventure Centre accompanied by six members of specialist staff; notes that the project will enable the pupils to try a range of outdoor activities and participate in teamwork exercises throughout their stay; acknowledges that the project meets the outcomes of "People have better chances in life", "Communities are safer, stronger and more able to work together to tackle inequalities" and "People and communities are healthier"; wishes the participating pupils the best of luck, and hopes that they enjoy their experience.
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That the Parliament congratulates Hamilton Grammar School on receiving a grant of £4,592 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the grant will fund eight of the pupils, who have autistic spectrum disorder, on a three-day excursion to the Abernethy Ardeonaig Adventure Centre accompanied by six members of specialist staff; notes that the project will enable the pupils to try a range of outdoor activities and participate in teamwork exercises throughout their stay; acknowledges that the project meets the outcomes of "People have better chances in life", "Communities are safer, stronger and more able to work together to tackle inequalities" and "People and communities are healthier"; wishes the participating pupils the best of luck, and hopes that they enjoy their experience.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Humza Yousaf, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Rob Gibson, Jamie McGrigor
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That the Parliament commends the project, Different Voices, Best of Friends - Stop Sectarianism, which has been developed by the Machan Trust with the assistance of Sense Over Sectarianism, Lanarkshire Songwriters Group and the New Makers Trust; understands that primary 6 and 7 pupils from Glengowan, Stonehouse, Craigbank, Machanhill, Hareleeshill, St Mary’s, Dalserf, Newfield, Netherburn and Robert Smillie primary schools wrote and sang songs condemning sectarianism in their communities; understands that the pupils produced a CD of the songs, which it considers to be a great collection of music, and that copies of this were distributed at a live performance; applauds the creativity of the staff and pupils on their work in writing and singing the songs; welcomes the project as a positive and alternative approach in educating the pupils, and encourages other groups and organisations similar to the Machan Trust to continue carrying out what it sees as their outstanding work in order to help remove sectarianism from Scotland.
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That the Parliament commends the project, Different Voices, Best of Friends - Stop Sectarianism, which has been developed by the Machan Trust with the assistance of Sense Over Sectarianism, Lanarkshire Songwriters Group and the New Makers Trust; understands that primary 6 and 7 pupils from Glengowan, Stonehouse, Craigbank, Machanhill, Hareleeshill, St Mary’s, Dalserf, Newfield, Netherburn and Robert Smillie primary schools wrote and sang songs condemning sectarianism in their communities; understands that the pupils produced a CD of the songs, which it considers to be a great collection of music, and that copies of this were distributed at a live performance; applauds the creativity of the staff and pupils on their work in writing and singing the songs; welcomes the project as a positive and alternative approach in educating the pupils, and encourages other groups and organisations similar to the Machan Trust to continue carrying out what it sees as their outstanding work in order to help remove sectarianism from Scotland.
Supported by: Rob Gibson, Aileen McLeod, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey
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That the Parliament congratulates Larkhall's Glengowan Primary School, which recently raised £150 for the charity, Mary’s Meals; appreciates what it considers to be the effort and strong commitment of the pupils who made toy penguins and reindeers that were then sold in the school; notes that, at a recent assembly, the cheque was then presented to a representative from the charity; believes that Mary’s Meals does good work by setting up school feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities; understands that, in such communities, hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education, and encourages other groups and schools to carry out similar activities in order to raise money for good causes and charities.
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That the Parliament congratulates Larkhall's Glengowan Primary School, which recently raised £150 for the charity, Mary’s Meals; appreciates what it considers to be the effort and strong commitment of the pupils who made toy penguins and reindeers that were then sold in the school; notes that, at a recent assembly, the cheque was then presented to a representative from the charity; believes that Mary’s Meals does good work by setting up school feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities; understands that, in such communities, hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education, and encourages other groups and schools to carry out similar activities in order to raise money for good causes and charities.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Siobhan McMahon, Mark McDonald, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Richard Lyle, Willie Coffey, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Clare Adamson, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, Jamie McGrigor
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That the Parliament congratulates the Larkhall-based project, The Coalyard, on winning the Employability for all category award in the Surf Awards 2011; recognises the work that the project undertakes to ensure that people from all walks of life have the chance to gain skills that are needed in the workplace; notes that participating students are provided with education, training and work experience over a three-year course to help them emerge skilled, confident and ready for work; appreciates what it considers to be the high standard of the catering and laundry service that the young people provide to the Larkhall community; applauds the strong commitment by the staff and trainees to maintaining high standards, both in the workplace and in services to the public; wishes the project every success in the future, and encourages more young people to engage in community groups like The Coalyard.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Larkhall-based project, The Coalyard, on winning the Employability for all category award in the Surf Awards 2011; recognises the work that the project undertakes to ensure that people from all walks of life have the chance to gain skills that are needed in the workplace; notes that participating students are provided with education, training and work experience over a three-year course to help them emerge skilled, confident and ready for work; appreciates what it considers to be the high standard of the catering and laundry service that the young people provide to the Larkhall community; applauds the strong commitment by the staff and trainees to maintaining high standards, both in the workplace and in services to the public; wishes the project every success in the future, and encourages more young people to engage in community groups like The Coalyard.
Supported by: Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Kevin Stewart, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Grace Allan of Stonehouse in South Lanarkshire on being awarded the Community Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2012; appreciates what it sees as the dedication and tireless nature of her service, as an officer and fundraiser for over 48 years to the 1st Stonehouse Girls Brigade; considers that the Girls Brigade does outstanding work in communities; notes that the girls are encouraged to achieve the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Girls Brigade Queen’s Award, and continues to support community activists such as Grace in volunteering and assisting the running of organisations such as the Girls Brigade.
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That the Parliament congratulates Grace Allan of Stonehouse in South Lanarkshire on being awarded the Community Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2012; appreciates what it sees as the dedication and tireless nature of her service, as an officer and fundraiser for over 48 years to the 1st Stonehouse Girls Brigade; considers that the Girls Brigade does outstanding work in communities; notes that the girls are encouraged to achieve the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Girls Brigade Queen’s Award, and continues to support community activists such as Grace in volunteering and assisting the running of organisations such as the Girls Brigade.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson
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That the Parliament notes the European and External Relations Committee’s 1st Report, 2012 (Session 4): The Scottish Parliament’s EU priorities for 2012 (SP Paper 93).
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That the Parliament notes the European and External Relations Committee’s 1st Report, 2012 (Session 4): The Scottish Parliament’s EU priorities for 2012 (SP Paper 93).
Supported by: Aileen McLeod, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned that the President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, has made remarks that apparently endorse a so-called clerical code of conduct, which, it understands, sanctions domestic violence against women; notes that the edict, which was issued by the Ulema Council, insists on the segregation of men and women and that a woman should not be allowed to appear in public unaccompanied by a male guardian; understands that, in publicly backing the code of conduct, President Karzai indicated that he believed it to be in line with Islamic law; believes that President Karzai’s stance puts at risk what it considers the fragile advances made in the rights of Afghan women over the past decade; further believes that the rights and status of Afghan women must not be sacrificed as part of any peace negotiations in the country, and calls on the international community, including the UK Government, to insist that the constitution of Afghanistan, which provides equal rights for men and women, is adhered to and upheld.
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned that the President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, has made remarks that apparently endorse a so-called clerical code of conduct, which, it understands, sanctions domestic violence against women; notes that the edict, which was issued by the Ulema Council, insists on the segregation of men and women and that a woman should not be allowed to appear in public unaccompanied by a male guardian; understands that, in publicly backing the code of conduct, President Karzai indicated that he believed it to be in line with Islamic law; believes that President Karzai’s stance puts at risk what it considers the fragile advances made in the rights of Afghan women over the past decade; further believes that the rights and status of Afghan women must not be sacrificed as part of any peace negotiations in the country, and calls on the international community, including the UK Government, to insist that the constitution of Afghanistan, which provides equal rights for men and women, is adhered to and upheld.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Malcolm Chisholm, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates the author, John R Young, on his latest and third book in a series entitled Here’s tae us, which celebrates the long and diverse history of the people of Stonehouse; notes that John is an author, musician and historian and has been a volunteer in his home village for 20 years, initiating projects, promoting the village and fund-raising to support community activities, as well as being actively involved in a range of local organisations, including Stonehouse Heritage Group, Stonehouse Brighter Village and Stonehouse Folk Club, and as director of Stonehouse Development Trust; considers that, as well as being a longstanding community activist, John is a highly respected local historian for the area and has provided local residents with a detailed history of the people of Stonehouse, including a list of many local heroes such as David Gracie, a 1952 Olympic hurdler and the Stonehouse Silver Pipe Band as Scottish champions in 1919; notes that the book tells local stories such as Stonehouse parish’s petition of 108 names against the proposed Act of Union in 1707, delivered while the Scottish Parliament was deliberating on the act, the War Relief Fund, when in 1915 a gift sale was organised in many places throughout Stonehouse to aid the war effort and the Never Ending Story, which describes what it considers a breathtaking wealth of heritage dating back to Roman times, and believes that the work of John R Young is of enormous benefit to the people of Stonehouse and their long history and culture.
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That the Parliament congratulates the author, John R Young, on his latest and third book in a series entitled Here’s tae us, which celebrates the long and diverse history of the people of Stonehouse; notes that John is an author, musician and historian and has been a volunteer in his home village for 20 years, initiating projects, promoting the village and fund-raising to support community activities, as well as being actively involved in a range of local organisations, including Stonehouse Heritage Group, Stonehouse Brighter Village and Stonehouse Folk Club, and as director of Stonehouse Development Trust; considers that, as well as being a longstanding community activist, John is a highly respected local historian for the area and has provided local residents with a detailed history of the people of Stonehouse, including a list of many local heroes such as David Gracie, a 1952 Olympic hurdler and the Stonehouse Silver Pipe Band as Scottish champions in 1919; notes that the book tells local stories such as Stonehouse parish’s petition of 108 names against the proposed Act of Union in 1707, delivered while the Scottish Parliament was deliberating on the act, the War Relief Fund, when in 1915 a gift sale was organised in many places throughout Stonehouse to aid the war effort and the Never Ending Story, which describes what it considers a breathtaking wealth of heritage dating back to Roman times, and believes that the work of John R Young is of enormous benefit to the people of Stonehouse and their long history and culture.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament commends the people of Hamilton for raising a record-breaking £55,300 in its 2011 poppy appeal and considers the work by the Hamilton branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland and in particular its president, Ian Forsyth MBE, to be tireless.
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That the Parliament commends the people of Hamilton for raising a record-breaking £55,300 in its 2011 poppy appeal and considers the work by the Hamilton branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland and in particular its president, Ian Forsyth MBE, to be tireless.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned by UK Government proposals to charge fees for taking a claim to an employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal; notes that, under the options set out in a consultation paper, prospective claimants could be forced to pay between £150 and £1,750 before their case is even heard; further notes that the consultation contains proposals designed to limit the amount of compensation that can be applied for and awarded; believes that the introduction of upfront fees for taking a claim to an employment tribunal unfairly weighs the balance in favour of employers and against employees and will lead to some employees, such as low-paid women workers in South Lanarkshire and across the country, being unable to seek redress for unfair treatment; further believes that forcing people to pay before they can access an employment tribunal is a wholly inappropriate way of generating public funds; further believes that the right to protection against unfair or prejudicial treatment at work, to seek justice if such treatment is experienced and to be compensated for harm that has been done is a fundamental one that should be available to all employees; further believes that the UK Ministry of Justice’s proposals are an attack on employment rights, and considers them to be unjust.
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned by UK Government proposals to charge fees for taking a claim to an employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal; notes that, under the options set out in a consultation paper, prospective claimants could be forced to pay between £150 and £1,750 before their case is even heard; further notes that the consultation contains proposals designed to limit the amount of compensation that can be applied for and awarded; believes that the introduction of upfront fees for taking a claim to an employment tribunal unfairly weighs the balance in favour of employers and against employees and will lead to some employees, such as low-paid women workers in South Lanarkshire and across the country, being unable to seek redress for unfair treatment; further believes that forcing people to pay before they can access an employment tribunal is a wholly inappropriate way of generating public funds; further believes that the right to protection against unfair or prejudicial treatment at work, to seek justice if such treatment is experienced and to be compensated for harm that has been done is a fundamental one that should be available to all employees; further believes that the UK Ministry of Justice’s proposals are an attack on employment rights, and considers them to be unjust.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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