That the Parliament congratulates the butcher's, Duncan Fraser & Son, from Inverness on winning one of four diamond awards at the 2013 Scottish Meat Trade Fair held in Perth; understands that the rare diamond award was given for the butcher's beef, tomato and onion sausages after the owner, Duncan Fraser, asked staff to produce a new entry for the premium beef sausage awards, organised by the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association, which received over 120 entries, and notes what it considers the innovation and dedication by Duncan Fraser & Son, which employs 16 staff at its city centre shop in Queensgate, Inverness, and, in particular, the butchers, Jeff Macdonald, Donald McIntyre and Mark Russell, who have been credited with the win, all of whom have been employed by the business for over 20 years.
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That the Parliament congratulates the butcher's, Duncan Fraser & Son, from Inverness on winning one of four diamond awards at the 2013 Scottish Meat Trade Fair held in Perth; understands that the rare diamond award was given for the butcher's beef, tomato and onion sausages after the owner, Duncan Fraser, asked staff to produce a new entry for the premium beef sausage awards, organised by the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association, which received over 120 entries, and notes what it considers the innovation and dedication by Duncan Fraser & Son, which employs 16 staff at its city centre shop in Queensgate, Inverness, and, in particular, the butchers, Jeff Macdonald, Donald McIntyre and Mark Russell, who have been credited with the win, all of whom have been employed by the business for over 20 years.
Supported by: John Finnie, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Mary Scanlon, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie McGrigor, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret McDougall, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Dave Thompson
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That the Parliament welcomes the two-year EU-wide ban of neonicotinoids; understands that there is insufficient evidence at present to determine the exact effects of neonicotinoids on pollinators; asks the Scottish Government to support further long-term research and field studies into the effects of neonicotinoids on all pollinators, to urge agrochemical companies to make publicly available the results of their risk assessment trials for all their products, including neonicotinoids, to invest in the long-term monitoring of pollinator populations that, it understands, provide an estimated £400 million to the UK economy per year and to support the adoption of best practice in the use of alternative pesticides by farmers; understands that it has been established that the continued decline in flower-rich habitats is the primary reason for pollinator decline, and asks that the Scottish Government support the creation, restoration and management of habitats for pollinators.
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That the Parliament welcomes the two-year EU-wide ban of neonicotinoids; understands that there is insufficient evidence at present to determine the exact effects of neonicotinoids on pollinators; asks the Scottish Government to support further long-term research and field studies into the effects of neonicotinoids on all pollinators, to urge agrochemical companies to make publicly available the results of their risk assessment trials for all their products, including neonicotinoids, to invest in the long-term monitoring of pollinator populations that, it understands, provide an estimated £400 million to the UK economy per year and to support the adoption of best practice in the use of alternative pesticides by farmers; understands that it has been established that the continued decline in flower-rich habitats is the primary reason for pollinator decline, and asks that the Scottish Government support the creation, restoration and management of habitats for pollinators.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Liam McArthur, Claudia Beamish, Neil Findlay, Jean Urquhart, Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, John Finnie, Jayne Baxter, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson
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That the Parliament welcomes the Black Isles Brewery's introduction of its Pollinator Heather Honey Beer; understands that the pale, straw-coloured blonde-style beer is brewed with organic malt, hops and Highland heather honey; notes that 10 pence from the price of every bottle goes to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust; understands that the donation will help support what it considers the valuable work of the trust in protecting the threatened UK bumblebee population which plays a vital role in pollinating food crops and native flowers, and encourages organic farming and brewing methods as a means to stop the destruction of bees and their native habitat by intensive farming practices.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Black Isles Brewery's introduction of its Pollinator Heather Honey Beer; understands that the pale, straw-coloured blonde-style beer is brewed with organic malt, hops and Highland heather honey; notes that 10 pence from the price of every bottle goes to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust; understands that the donation will help support what it considers the valuable work of the trust in protecting the threatened UK bumblebee population which plays a vital role in pollinating food crops and native flowers, and encourages organic farming and brewing methods as a means to stop the destruction of bees and their native habitat by intensive farming practices.
Supported by: Alison Johnstone, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, John Finnie, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Margaret McCulloch, David Torrance, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McDougall, Jackson Carlaw, Elaine Murray, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don, Jayne Baxter, Colin Beattie, John Wilson, Jean Urquhart, Neil Findlay, Dave Thompson, Sarah Boyack, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Mark McDonald, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, Clare Adamson, Graeme Pearson
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That the Parliament congratulates businesses across Scotland and in particular those in the Highlands and Islands that have scooped Queen's Awards for outstanding achievement; notes that Gordon and MacPhail of Elgin, which produces Benromach whisky, has been granted a second award for enterprise and international trade, KP Technology Ltd of Wick, which manufactures and sells Kelvin Probes used to measure electronic work function and surface potential, and Keltic Seafare (Scotland) Ltd, which is based in Dingwall and supplies premium quality shellfish, have also received awards, and understands that these firms have significantly increased their export sales over the last few years and are international success stories that are bucking the economic trend across Scotland and the UK.
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That the Parliament congratulates businesses across Scotland and in particular those in the Highlands and Islands that have scooped Queen's Awards for outstanding achievement; notes that Gordon and MacPhail of Elgin, which produces Benromach whisky, has been granted a second award for enterprise and international trade, KP Technology Ltd of Wick, which manufactures and sells Kelvin Probes used to measure electronic work function and surface potential, and Keltic Seafare (Scotland) Ltd, which is based in Dingwall and supplies premium quality shellfish, have also received awards, and understands that these firms have significantly increased their export sales over the last few years and are international success stories that are bucking the economic trend across Scotland and the UK.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Mary Scanlon, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Dave Thompson, Hugh Henry, Jamie McGrigor, Jackie Baillie, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Walker, Neil Findlay, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Elaine Murray, Stuart McMillan, Rhoda Grant, Margaret McDougall, Sarah Boyack
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That the Parliament congratulates Ainya Taylor, who has been appointed as the Highland Youth Convener; recognises what it sees as the unique position of youth convener in High Life Highland and the Highland Council as it allows young people to have a voice in council decisions and hold voting rights in relevant committees; understands that Highland is the only council area in Scotland that has a full-time, paid, dedicated youth representative to work alongside young people, Highlands Youth Voice, councillors and partner organisations and who provides a dedicated link for elected officials and others who wish to seek the views of young people; wishes Ainya success in the role, and would welcome councils across Scotland taking steps to introduce similar roles to help give young people a voice in local government.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ainya Taylor, who has been appointed as the Highland Youth Convener; recognises what it sees as the unique position of youth convener in High Life Highland and the Highland Council as it allows young people to have a voice in council decisions and hold voting rights in relevant committees; understands that Highland is the only council area in Scotland that has a full-time, paid, dedicated youth representative to work alongside young people, Highlands Youth Voice, councillors and partner organisations and who provides a dedicated link for elected officials and others who wish to seek the views of young people; wishes Ainya success in the role, and would welcome councils across Scotland taking steps to introduce similar roles to help give young people a voice in local government.
Supported by: Mary Scanlon, Jamie McGrigor, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, Jim Eadie, Jean Urquhart, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament welcomes further investment in the Scotch whisky industry by Diageo, which has announced plans to develop a new malt whisky distillery at Teaninich, near Alness in the Highlands; understands that the new distillery will create up to 20 new jobs and that an onsite bio-energy plant will also be constructed to convert co-products into green energy in order to power the distillery; welcomes the boost to the local economy that the construction and running of the new distillery will bring; further notes the recent investments in whisky production across the Highlands and Islands and the rest of Scotland, which are part of a £1 billion five-year investment plan launched by Diageo in 2012.
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That the Parliament welcomes further investment in the Scotch whisky industry by Diageo, which has announced plans to develop a new malt whisky distillery at Teaninich, near Alness in the Highlands; understands that the new distillery will create up to 20 new jobs and that an onsite bio-energy plant will also be constructed to convert co-products into green energy in order to power the distillery; welcomes the boost to the local economy that the construction and running of the new distillery will bring; further notes the recent investments in whisky production across the Highlands and Islands and the rest of Scotland, which are part of a £1 billion five-year investment plan launched by Diageo in 2012.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Angus MacDonald, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Annabelle Ewing, John Pentland, Bill Walker, Mike MacKenzie, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, Gordon MacDonald, Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament congratulates Roddy Riddle from Inverness, an ex-international cyclist who, after a successful racing career, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and is taking part in the Marathon des Sables, a six-day running event covering 155 miles through the Sahara desert and is classed as the toughest foot race in the world; notes that the temperature can reach 50 degrees during the race and that each competitor must be self-sufficient apart from collecting rationed water at checkpoints throughout the event, which means carrying in a backpack all their own food, sleeping bag, medical supplies etc to last the whole event; notes that Mr Riddle's efforts are aimed at raising awareness of diabetes and money for Diabetes UK and JDRF UK, and wishes him success in the race, which takes place in April 2013.
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That the Parliament congratulates Roddy Riddle from Inverness, an ex-international cyclist who, after a successful racing career, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and is taking part in the Marathon des Sables, a six-day running event covering 155 miles through the Sahara desert and is classed as the toughest foot race in the world; notes that the temperature can reach 50 degrees during the race and that each competitor must be self-sufficient apart from collecting rationed water at checkpoints throughout the event, which means carrying in a backpack all their own food, sleeping bag, medical supplies etc to last the whole event; notes that Mr Riddle's efforts are aimed at raising awareness of diabetes and money for Diabetes UK and JDRF UK, and wishes him success in the race, which takes place in April 2013.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Jim Hume, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Iain Gray, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Aileen McLeod, Elaine Murray, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Dave Thompson, Margaret McDougall, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament recognises and congratulates Northern Constabulary on its initiative to combat hate crimes; understands with sadness that hate crimes are underreported; considers that the campaign will bring much-needed awareness of such crimes, and acknowledges that this campaign has the support of the Inverness Taxi Alliance and the local Chinese Association.
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That the Parliament recognises and congratulates Northern Constabulary on its initiative to combat hate crimes; understands with sadness that hate crimes are underreported; considers that the campaign will bring much-needed awareness of such crimes, and acknowledges that this campaign has the support of the Inverness Taxi Alliance and the local Chinese Association.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Patricia Ferguson, Liam McArthur, Jean Urquhart, Mary Scanlon, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Hugh Henry, John Pentland, Lewis Macdonald, Iain Gray, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Margaret McCulloch, John Finnie, Helen Eadie, Graeme Dey, Jamie Hepburn, Mike MacKenzie, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Stuart McMillan, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament congratulates the Highland road haulage company, J and D Cowper, which has won the top chilled distribution company award at the annual Transport News Scottish Awards; understands that the Evanton-based firm, which was established in 1988 and specialises in refrigerated distribution, developed a transport operation to and from the Highlands that provides a vital link in the delivery chain taking goods from processing factories in the Highlands to regional distribution centres throughout the UK; notes the firm's planned expansion into the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe, and wishes it continued success during its expansion and in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Highland road haulage company, J and D Cowper, which has won the top chilled distribution company award at the annual Transport News Scottish Awards; understands that the Evanton-based firm, which was established in 1988 and specialises in refrigerated distribution, developed a transport operation to and from the Highlands that provides a vital link in the delivery chain taking goods from processing factories in the Highlands to regional distribution centres throughout the UK; notes the firm's planned expansion into the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe, and wishes it continued success during its expansion and in the future.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, Anne McTaggart, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Margaret McDougall, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Jamie McGrigor, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on launching its largest ever set of elections, with almost 300 candidates standing for 146 seats; notes that over 84,000 votes were cast in the last election in 2011; welcomes that the youth parliament meets at least three times a year at national sittings, including a sitting in the Scottish Parliament chamber itself; eagerly anticipates the results of the latest round of elections, and acknowledges the benefits of empowering young people across Scotland by getting them involved in the democratic process as well as giving them input to policy and access to decision makers.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on launching its largest ever set of elections, with almost 300 candidates standing for 146 seats; notes that over 84,000 votes were cast in the last election in 2011; welcomes that the youth parliament meets at least three times a year at national sittings, including a sitting in the Scottish Parliament chamber itself; eagerly anticipates the results of the latest round of elections, and acknowledges the benefits of empowering young people across Scotland by getting them involved in the democratic process as well as giving them input to policy and access to decision makers.
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Jayne Baxter, John Mason, John Pentland, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, Stewart Stevenson, Nigel Don, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Iain Gray, Elaine Murray, Angus MacDonald, Tavish Scott, Mary Scanlon, Neil Bibby, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Liam McArthur, Duncan McNeil, Helen Eadie, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Alison McInnes, Jamie Hepburn, Christine Grahame, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, Clare Adamson, Graeme Pearson, Sandra White, Stewart Maxwell, Margaret McCulloch, Mark McDonald, Aileen McLeod, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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