That the Parliament congratulates what it considers the excellent work of Dogs Trust in rescuing, microchipping and rehoming dogs across the UK; understands that there are approximately 3,000 stray dogs in Scotland each year, resulting in a significant burden placed on the budgets of local authorities, including across Mid Scotland and Fife, for kennelling costs; believes that microchipping can assist in reuniting stray dogs with their owners, help to identify those who commit cruelty against animals and improve the accountability of owners of dangerous dogs; acknowledges the recent YouGov poll for Dogs Trust, which suggests that 82% of Scottish adults are in favour of compulsory microchipping of dogs; understands that compulsory dog microchipping is already enforced in Northern Ireland and that England and Wales intend to introduce compulsory microchipping in the near future, and notes calls for compulsory microchipping to be introduced in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates what it considers the excellent work of Dogs Trust in rescuing, microchipping and rehoming dogs across the UK; understands that there are approximately 3,000 stray dogs in Scotland each year, resulting in a significant burden placed on the budgets of local authorities, including across Mid Scotland and Fife, for kennelling costs; believes that microchipping can assist in reuniting stray dogs with their owners, help to identify those who commit cruelty against animals and improve the accountability of owners of dangerous dogs; acknowledges the recent YouGov poll for Dogs Trust, which suggests that 82% of Scottish adults are in favour of compulsory microchipping of dogs; understands that compulsory dog microchipping is already enforced in Northern Ireland and that England and Wales intend to introduce compulsory microchipping in the near future, and notes calls for compulsory microchipping to be introduced in Scotland.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Hanzala Malik, Margaret McDougall, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, John Finnie, John Pentland, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, John Mason, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Kezia Dugdale, Claudia Beamish, Iain Gray, Duncan McNeil, Drew Smith, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes that a recent count of the number of puffins at the Isle of May National Nature Reserve found the population to be similar to 2009 levels; understands that the survey, which was carried out by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, found 46,000 burrows that showed signs of use by the species in spring 2013; believes this to be positive news after storms that killed approximately 3,500 of the birds along the coast of east Scotland and north east England; notes that the death of so many birds is known as a wreck, and understands that the reserve in the Firth of Forth is the home of the largest colony of puffins in the North Sea region.
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That the Parliament notes that a recent count of the number of puffins at the Isle of May National Nature Reserve found the population to be similar to 2009 levels; understands that the survey, which was carried out by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, found 46,000 burrows that showed signs of use by the species in spring 2013; believes this to be positive news after storms that killed approximately 3,500 of the birds along the coast of east Scotland and north east England; notes that the death of so many birds is known as a wreck, and understands that the reserve in the Firth of Forth is the home of the largest colony of puffins in the North Sea region.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Liam McArthur, Angus MacDonald, Liz Smith, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Jayne Baxter, Fiona McLeod, Margaret McDougall, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Elaine Murray, Alison Johnstone
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That the Parliament congratulates Harvey Willis, which was formerly known as Body Needs and has been based in Glenrothes' Kingdom Shopping Centre for 22 years, on being named Best Independent Gift Retailer in Scotland 2013 at a recent ceremony in the London Savoy Hotel; understands that the owners of the business, Susan and John Kerr, and their team of seven have worked hard to achieve this, despite a difficult economic climate for independent retailers, by focusing on attention to customer care and building good relationships across the sector, and warmly wishes Susan, John and the staff from Harvey Willis, the best of luck for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Harvey Willis, which was formerly known as Body Needs and has been based in Glenrothes' Kingdom Shopping Centre for 22 years, on being named Best Independent Gift Retailer in Scotland 2013 at a recent ceremony in the London Savoy Hotel; understands that the owners of the business, Susan and John Kerr, and their team of seven have worked hard to achieve this, despite a difficult economic climate for independent retailers, by focusing on attention to customer care and building good relationships across the sector, and warmly wishes Susan, John and the staff from Harvey Willis, the best of luck for the future.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the Land Reform Review Group's interim report; recognises that the Land Reform Review Group was appointed by the Scottish Government to offer a "radical review of land reform"; believes that ownership of land is an economic and social issue; recognises that the Scottish Government has the power to deliver further land reform now; supports greater diversification of land ownership in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to demonstrate a commitment to radical and bold land reform.
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the Land Reform Review Group's interim report; recognises that the Land Reform Review Group was appointed by the Scottish Government to offer a "radical review of land reform"; believes that ownership of land is an economic and social issue; recognises that the Scottish Government has the power to deliver further land reform now; supports greater diversification of land ownership in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to demonstrate a commitment to radical and bold land reform.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 05/06/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Caskieberran Primary School on reaching the finals of the 2013 Scottish Education Awards; notes that the school has been nominated in the category, Enterprise and Employability Across Learning Award (Primary and Early Years); understands that it won this category in 2011; notes that the awards were launched in 2001 by the then Scottish Executive and the Daily Record and aim to celebrate the successes and achievements in Scottish education; wishes Caskieberran Primary School, along with all the other nominees, the best of luck, and looks forward to the school going from strength to strength.
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That the Parliament congratulates Caskieberran Primary School on reaching the finals of the 2013 Scottish Education Awards; notes that the school has been nominated in the category, Enterprise and Employability Across Learning Award (Primary and Early Years); understands that it won this category in 2011; notes that the awards were launched in 2001 by the then Scottish Executive and the Daily Record and aim to celebrate the successes and achievements in Scottish education; wishes Caskieberran Primary School, along with all the other nominees, the best of luck, and looks forward to the school going from strength to strength.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Nigel Don, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Jamie Hepburn, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Sarah Boyack
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That the Parliament congratulates Asda, Kirkcaldy, on raising over £27,000 for charities and organisations over the past year; applauds the store for its commitment to support the local and wider community through its Community of Life scheme; commends the staff in the store for donating 352 hours volunteering in the community through various initiatives such as litter picks and fundraising; acknowledges that customers are offered the opportunity to nominate and vote for three local not-for-profit organisations to receive donations every two months; highlights the positive impact on the Kirkcaldy community that this initiative brings, and wishes the store and staff every success in their future fundraising attempts.
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That the Parliament congratulates Asda, Kirkcaldy, on raising over £27,000 for charities and organisations over the past year; applauds the store for its commitment to support the local and wider community through its Community of Life scheme; commends the staff in the store for donating 352 hours volunteering in the community through various initiatives such as litter picks and fundraising; acknowledges that customers are offered the opportunity to nominate and vote for three local not-for-profit organisations to receive donations every two months; highlights the positive impact on the Kirkcaldy community that this initiative brings, and wishes the store and staff every success in their future fundraising attempts.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Liz Smith, Hanzala Malik, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Roderick Campbell, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Richard Simpson
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with Adam Smith College’s student magazine, The Smith Chronicle, which is written and produced by students on the college's HND course in practical journalism, on being shortlisted for Publication of the Year at the forthcoming Scottish Student Journalism Awards; understands that the full-colour magazine is a 24-page publication produced for students by students; believes that the team members work extremely hard to produce the magazine, which is available in both print and online versions; understands that it features music, sport, film and more, and warmly wishes the team, Fraser Doig, Molly Nurse, Amy Dickson, Stuart Baxter, Andrew McArthur and Kieran Psyl, the best of luck both at the award ceremony, which will be at Arta in Glasgow on 23 May 2013, and in their future careers.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with Adam Smith College’s student magazine, The Smith Chronicle, which is written and produced by students on the college's HND course in practical journalism, on being shortlisted for Publication of the Year at the forthcoming Scottish Student Journalism Awards; understands that the full-colour magazine is a 24-page publication produced for students by students; believes that the team members work extremely hard to produce the magazine, which is available in both print and online versions; understands that it features music, sport, film and more, and warmly wishes the team, Fraser Doig, Molly Nurse, Amy Dickson, Stuart Baxter, Andrew McArthur and Kieran Psyl, the best of luck both at the award ceremony, which will be at Arta in Glasgow on 23 May 2013, and in their future careers.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Sarah Boyack
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That the Parliament congratulates Lisa Gray, a Level 3 hairdressing student at Elmwood College, Cupar, on winning a place at the Wella Exposure 2013 finals in London; understands that Lisa entered the competition by submitting a photograph and was one of only 20 students selected to go through to the next stage; notes that Lisa was then chosen from only five entrants to go through to the finals in London; recognises and commends the hard work and commitment that Lisa has dedicated to her chosen vocation, in which it considers she is uniquely creative and talented, and wishes Lisa the best of luck for the finals and for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lisa Gray, a Level 3 hairdressing student at Elmwood College, Cupar, on winning a place at the Wella Exposure 2013 finals in London; understands that Lisa entered the competition by submitting a photograph and was one of only 20 students selected to go through to the next stage; notes that Lisa was then chosen from only five entrants to go through to the finals in London; recognises and commends the hard work and commitment that Lisa has dedicated to her chosen vocation, in which it considers she is uniquely creative and talented, and wishes Lisa the best of luck for the finals and for the future.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Clare Adamson, Sandra White
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That the Parliament congratulates Flood Inns, based in Leven, Fife, on being named Scottish Bar Operator of the Year at the British Institute of Innkeeping Awards; understands that the expanding firm has an ever-growing portfolio of venues in Fife and Edinburgh, which comprises of hotels, bars and family eateries including Foxtons, Laurelbank and Agenda; considers that Flood Inns has also been successful in winning other awards, such as Scottish Employer of the Year at the Diversity Awards, and is the winner of four prizes at the Best Bar None Awards; recognises the achievements and the success of the business and commends the hard work and commitment of the staff, and wishes Flood Inns continuing success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Flood Inns, based in Leven, Fife, on being named Scottish Bar Operator of the Year at the British Institute of Innkeeping Awards; understands that the expanding firm has an ever-growing portfolio of venues in Fife and Edinburgh, which comprises of hotels, bars and family eateries including Foxtons, Laurelbank and Agenda; considers that Flood Inns has also been successful in winning other awards, such as Scottish Employer of the Year at the Diversity Awards, and is the winner of four prizes at the Best Bar None Awards; recognises the achievements and the success of the business and commends the hard work and commitment of the staff, and wishes Flood Inns continuing success for the future.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Sandra White
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That the Parliament congratulates the Institute of Aquaculture's Nutrition Analytical Service, based at the University of Stirling campus, on being shortlisted in the Laboratory Effectiveness category of the awards run by the Safe, Successful, Sustainable Laboratories (S-Lab) initiative to mark laboratory excellence; understands that the Nutrition Analytical Service offers a fingerprick test to measure omega 3 and omega 6 levels in blood and that studies have shown that omega 3 has numerous health benefits, including in relation to brain function, heart health and improved muscle restoration; recognises the hard work of staff at the institute during the development of the omega 3 test; notes that the S-Lab Conference and Awards originated in higher education but now have growing involvement by public sector and commercial laboratories and suppliers, and wishes the institute the best of luck when the winners are announced in Liverpool on 18 and 19 June.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Institute of Aquaculture's Nutrition Analytical Service, based at the University of Stirling campus, on being shortlisted in the Laboratory Effectiveness category of the awards run by the Safe, Successful, Sustainable Laboratories (S-Lab) initiative to mark laboratory excellence; understands that the Nutrition Analytical Service offers a fingerprick test to measure omega 3 and omega 6 levels in blood and that studies have shown that omega 3 has numerous health benefits, including in relation to brain function, heart health and improved muscle restoration; recognises the hard work of staff at the institute during the development of the omega 3 test; notes that the S-Lab Conference and Awards originated in higher education but now have growing involvement by public sector and commercial laboratories and suppliers, and wishes the institute the best of luck when the winners are announced in Liverpool on 18 and 19 June.
Supported by: Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Clare Adamson
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