That the Parliament welcomes the news that on 21 May 2013 the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill passed its latest stage in the House of Commons and will now be considered in the House of Lords on 3 June; understands that the proposed legislation makes provisions for the marriage of same-sex couples in England and Wales, gender change by married persons and civil partners, consular functions in relation to marriage and the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas; understands that the progress of this has been widely supported by many in Scotland, and looks forward to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill being introduced soon.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that on 21 May 2013 the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill passed its latest stage in the House of Commons and will now be considered in the House of Lords on 3 June; understands that the proposed legislation makes provisions for the marriage of same-sex couples in England and Wales, gender change by married persons and civil partners, consular functions in relation to marriage and the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas; understands that the progress of this has been widely supported by many in Scotland, and looks forward to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill being introduced soon.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Jayne Baxter, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Margaret McCulloch, Fiona McLeod, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Iain Gray, Linda Fabiani, Jenny Marra, Anne McTaggart, John Pentland, Margaret McDougall
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That the Parliament notes that 17 May 2013 is World Hypertension Day; understands that this day aims to highlight the preventable stroke, heart and kidney diseases caused by high blood pressure and to communicate to the public information on prevention, detection and treatment; further understands that, globally, 9.4 million people die every year and 1.5 billion people suffer as a result of hypertension; understands that hypertension is the biggest single risk factor for death worldwide, causing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes; notes that the theme for World Hypertension Day 2013 is Healthy Heart Beat - Healthy Blood Pressure, and recognises the work done by the World Hypertension League, International Society of Hypertension, World Kidney Day, World Action on Salt and Health, International Diabetes Federation, World Stroke Organization and the International Council on Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention to raise global awareness of high blood pressure as a common cause and complication of all vascular diseases.
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That the Parliament notes that 17 May 2013 is World Hypertension Day; understands that this day aims to highlight the preventable stroke, heart and kidney diseases caused by high blood pressure and to communicate to the public information on prevention, detection and treatment; further understands that, globally, 9.4 million people die every year and 1.5 billion people suffer as a result of hypertension; understands that hypertension is the biggest single risk factor for death worldwide, causing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes; notes that the theme for World Hypertension Day 2013 is Healthy Heart Beat - Healthy Blood Pressure, and recognises the work done by the World Hypertension League, International Society of Hypertension, World Kidney Day, World Action on Salt and Health, International Diabetes Federation, World Stroke Organization and the International Council on Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention to raise global awareness of high blood pressure as a common cause and complication of all vascular diseases.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Hanzala Malik, Malcolm Chisholm, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Roderick Campbell, Mary Scanlon, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Hugh Henry, Anne McTaggart, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Stewart Stevenson, Jamie Hepburn, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Linda Fabiani, Sarah Boyack, Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Nanette Milne
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That the Parliament recognises that May is National Walking Month and that it coincides with Living Streets’ Walk to Work week, which takes place on 13 to 17 May 2013 and Walk to School week, which takes place on 20 to 24 May; understands that walking has many health benefits, including helping to reduce blood pressure, toning muscles and strengthening bones and helping to control weight and that it can also boost energy levels and improve mood; further understands that there has been a 24% decline in the number of walking trips per person since the mid-90s and in 2011 49% of primary school-aged children and 38% of secondary-aged children walked to school, down from 62% and 48% respectively in 1991; further understands that for National Walking Month, Living Streets is encouraging everyone to take to the streets, urging them to log walks, fundraise for charity and achieve a so-called walking feat; notes that in order to achieve a walking feat, Living Streets is asking people to take a photograph of the "chair you left behind", to walk part or all of the commute, or to take a walk to meet new people and catch up with old friends, and hopes that people across Scotland will give walking a go this May.
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That the Parliament recognises that May is National Walking Month and that it coincides with Living Streets’ Walk to Work week, which takes place on 13 to 17 May 2013 and Walk to School week, which takes place on 20 to 24 May; understands that walking has many health benefits, including helping to reduce blood pressure, toning muscles and strengthening bones and helping to control weight and that it can also boost energy levels and improve mood; further understands that there has been a 24% decline in the number of walking trips per person since the mid-90s and in 2011 49% of primary school-aged children and 38% of secondary-aged children walked to school, down from 62% and 48% respectively in 1991; further understands that for National Walking Month, Living Streets is encouraging everyone to take to the streets, urging them to log walks, fundraise for charity and achieve a so-called walking feat; notes that in order to achieve a walking feat, Living Streets is asking people to take a photograph of the "chair you left behind", to walk part or all of the commute, or to take a walk to meet new people and catch up with old friends, and hopes that people across Scotland will give walking a go this May.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Nigel Don, Jackie Baillie, Aileen McLeod, Kevin Stewart, Alison Johnstone, Patrick Harvie, Roderick Campbell, Dave Thompson, Neil Findlay, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Patricia Ferguson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Mary Scanlon, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Margaret McDougall, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Nanette Milne, Fiona McLeod
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That the Parliament recognises that 1 May is International Workers' Day; understands that this holiday celebrates the social and economic achievements of the international labour movement; understands that, in Scotland, there will be rallies on 4 and 5 May 2013 in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Irvine and Glasgow; welcomes the work carried out by Glasgow TUC that aims to reinvigorate the celebrations in the city, which this year will include events such as the Great May Day Cabaret, comedy, music, guided walks and a screening of the film, The Happy Lands; acknowledges the support of all those involved, including Glasgow Friends of May Day, the Co-operative group, FairPley, and Thompsons Solicitors, as well as the efforts of activists, trades councils and labour movement organisations to try to ensure that May Day is properly celebrated across Scotland; highlights the STUC's Guide to May Day events in Scotland, which has been sent to all MSPs, and encourages them to engage with their local trades councils in order to support local May Day events in their constituencies and regions.
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That the Parliament recognises that 1 May is International Workers' Day; understands that this holiday celebrates the social and economic achievements of the international labour movement; understands that, in Scotland, there will be rallies on 4 and 5 May 2013 in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Irvine and Glasgow; welcomes the work carried out by Glasgow TUC that aims to reinvigorate the celebrations in the city, which this year will include events such as the Great May Day Cabaret, comedy, music, guided walks and a screening of the film, The Happy Lands; acknowledges the support of all those involved, including Glasgow Friends of May Day, the Co-operative group, FairPley, and Thompsons Solicitors, as well as the efforts of activists, trades councils and labour movement organisations to try to ensure that May Day is properly celebrated across Scotland; highlights the STUC's Guide to May Day events in Scotland, which has been sent to all MSPs, and encourages them to engage with their local trades councils in order to support local May Day events in their constituencies and regions.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Kezia Dugdale, Patricia Ferguson, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Margaret McDougall, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Ken Macintosh, Neil Findlay, Elaine Murray, Jayne Baxter, Elaine Smith, Clare Adamson, Iain Gray, Nigel Don, Claire Baker, Margaret McCulloch, John Pentland, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Dave Thompson, Sarah Boyack, Siobhan McMahon, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, James Dornan, Christine Grahame, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament notes that the new Glasgow Gurdwara at 37 Albert Drive opens on 28 April 2013; understands that the current Glasgow Gurdwara, on Nithsdale Road, is the oldest Gurdwara in Scotland, was established in the 1960s and is home to the Sangat of Glasgow’s southside community; recognises that the new Gurdwara is a purpose-built facility and will serve as the new spiritual home for the Sikh community in the southside of Glasgow; understands that this multi-million pound facility, which has already become a landmark on Glasgow’s southside, has been funded solely from community and business donations; further notes that the new Gurdwara will have the capacity to accommodate 1,000 worshippers; further understands that the opening ceremony will take place from 10am to 9pm and that it will involve various community-led celebrations and the raising of the Sikh flag; hopes that the opening ceremony is a success, and wishes all of the community associated with this Gurdwara every success and happiness in the years to come.
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That the Parliament notes that the new Glasgow Gurdwara at 37 Albert Drive opens on 28 April 2013; understands that the current Glasgow Gurdwara, on Nithsdale Road, is the oldest Gurdwara in Scotland, was established in the 1960s and is home to the Sangat of Glasgow’s southside community; recognises that the new Gurdwara is a purpose-built facility and will serve as the new spiritual home for the Sikh community in the southside of Glasgow; understands that this multi-million pound facility, which has already become a landmark on Glasgow’s southside, has been funded solely from community and business donations; further notes that the new Gurdwara will have the capacity to accommodate 1,000 worshippers; further understands that the opening ceremony will take place from 10am to 9pm and that it will involve various community-led celebrations and the raising of the Sikh flag; hopes that the opening ceremony is a success, and wishes all of the community associated with this Gurdwara every success and happiness in the years to come.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Bill Walker, Kenneth Gibson, Malcolm Chisholm, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, John Mason, Hanzala Malik, Maureen Watt, Jackson Carlaw, Iain Gray, Helen Eadie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, John Finnie, Bob Doris, Sarah Boyack, Siobhan McMahon, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, James Dornan
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That the Parliament congratulates David Shrigley on his nomination for the 2013 Turner Prize; notes that Tino Sehgal, Laure Prouvost and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye have also been nominated for the £25,000 prize, which will be announced in December; understands that David Shrigley is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art and is best known for his humorous line drawings; further understands that the Turner Prize judges said that the solo exhibition, David's first major retrospective, had revealed his “black humour, macabre intelligence and infinite jest”; considers that this nomination continues Glasgow’s lengthy run of recognition in Britain’s most prestigious art contest, after previous Glasgow winners, including Martin Boyce in 2011, Susan Philipsz in 2010 and Richard Wright in 2009; wishes all the finalists well, but hopes that Glasgow will continue its success this year ahead of the city hosting the prize in 2015.
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That the Parliament congratulates David Shrigley on his nomination for the 2013 Turner Prize; notes that Tino Sehgal, Laure Prouvost and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye have also been nominated for the £25,000 prize, which will be announced in December; understands that David Shrigley is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art and is best known for his humorous line drawings; further understands that the Turner Prize judges said that the solo exhibition, David's first major retrospective, had revealed his “black humour, macabre intelligence and infinite jest”; considers that this nomination continues Glasgow’s lengthy run of recognition in Britain’s most prestigious art contest, after previous Glasgow winners, including Martin Boyce in 2011, Susan Philipsz in 2010 and Richard Wright in 2009; wishes all the finalists well, but hopes that Glasgow will continue its success this year ahead of the city hosting the prize in 2015.
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Iain Gray, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, Patrick Harvie, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Liam McArthur, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Helen Eadie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the 17th West End Festival programme on 25 April 2013 and congratulates everyone involved in putting it together and included in it; notes that it includes more than 400 events in 80 venues across the west end of Glasgow; further notes that the events continue to include a range of music, theatre, walks, talks and community galas; understands that what it considers the popular Mardi Gras parade will return to Byres Road for the first time since 2008 following a successful fundraising appeal by the committee; recognises the support given to the festival by Glasgow City Council, Creative Scotland and Oli Norman, westender and founder of the Glasgow company, itison.com, who it understands donated £15,000, and looks forward to the festival, which runs from 31 May to 30 June.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the 17th West End Festival programme on 25 April 2013 and congratulates everyone involved in putting it together and included in it; notes that it includes more than 400 events in 80 venues across the west end of Glasgow; further notes that the events continue to include a range of music, theatre, walks, talks and community galas; understands that what it considers the popular Mardi Gras parade will return to Byres Road for the first time since 2008 following a successful fundraising appeal by the committee; recognises the support given to the festival by Glasgow City Council, Creative Scotland and Oli Norman, westender and founder of the Glasgow company, itison.com, who it understands donated £15,000, and looks forward to the festival, which runs from 31 May to 30 June.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Patrick Harvie, Patricia Ferguson, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Quarriers on the opening of the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Govan and arrival of the first patients; understands that the 12-bed, £6.4 million centre, which is close to the Institute of Neurological Sciences at Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital, is one of the world's most advanced for the assessment and diagnosis of epilepsy; notes that it is the only one of its kind in Scotland and took just 12 months to build; understands that it has state-of-the-art equipment that offers assessment and diagnosis for people with complex epilepsy; believes that the majority of Scotland’s trainee neurologists will have placements at the centre, which will also aim to deliver training for family doctors and nurses and conduct cutting-edge research into epilepsy, and notes that funding for the centre has come from sources including the NHS (West of Scotland Regional Planning Group), the Scottish Investment Fund, the Robertson Trust, the Hugh Fraser Foundation, the Turnberry Trust, UCB Pharma Ltd, Robert Barr’s Charitable Trust, the RS MacDonald Charitable Trust, Spifox, Wooden Spoon and Tunnock’s Biscuits.
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That the Parliament congratulates Quarriers on the opening of the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Govan and arrival of the first patients; understands that the 12-bed, £6.4 million centre, which is close to the Institute of Neurological Sciences at Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital, is one of the world's most advanced for the assessment and diagnosis of epilepsy; notes that it is the only one of its kind in Scotland and took just 12 months to build; understands that it has state-of-the-art equipment that offers assessment and diagnosis for people with complex epilepsy; believes that the majority of Scotland’s trainee neurologists will have placements at the centre, which will also aim to deliver training for family doctors and nurses and conduct cutting-edge research into epilepsy, and notes that funding for the centre has come from sources including the NHS (West of Scotland Regional Planning Group), the Scottish Investment Fund, the Robertson Trust, the Hugh Fraser Foundation, the Turnberry Trust, UCB Pharma Ltd, Robert Barr’s Charitable Trust, the RS MacDonald Charitable Trust, Spifox, Wooden Spoon and Tunnock’s Biscuits.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Jackson Carlaw, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Duncan McNeil, Jamie Hepburn, Siobhan McMahon, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Maureen Watt, Mark McDonald, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament congratulates Unite Against Fascism (UAF) Scotland on what it considers its successful conference on 23 March 2013 in Glasgow, which was supported by the Scottish Trades Union Congress, Show Racism the Red Card, Pollokshields Community Council, Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees and many other organisations; reaffirms its commitment to the aims of UAF Scotland to counter the threat of racism and fascism in Scotland; understands that over 60 delegates attended the conference and that discussions included how to fight the Scottish and English Defence League locally and nationally and the rise and threat of fascist parties in Europe; notes that John McFadden of the Fire Brigades Union was elected as the new chairperson; notes that Liz Cushnie and Steve McBroom were elected as joint secretaries; further understands that Ken Cameron of the Fire Brigades Union, who is one of the founding members of UAF Scotland and the outgoing chair having served four years, is UAF Scotland’s first honorary president, and wishes the new committee, including a number of MSPs from different political parties, well in the year ahead.
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That the Parliament congratulates Unite Against Fascism (UAF) Scotland on what it considers its successful conference on 23 March 2013 in Glasgow, which was supported by the Scottish Trades Union Congress, Show Racism the Red Card, Pollokshields Community Council, Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees and many other organisations; reaffirms its commitment to the aims of UAF Scotland to counter the threat of racism and fascism in Scotland; understands that over 60 delegates attended the conference and that discussions included how to fight the Scottish and English Defence League locally and nationally and the rise and threat of fascist parties in Europe; notes that John McFadden of the Fire Brigades Union was elected as the new chairperson; notes that Liz Cushnie and Steve McBroom were elected as joint secretaries; further understands that Ken Cameron of the Fire Brigades Union, who is one of the founding members of UAF Scotland and the outgoing chair having served four years, is UAF Scotland’s first honorary president, and wishes the new committee, including a number of MSPs from different political parties, well in the year ahead.
Supported by: Jenny Marra, Mary Fee, Anne McTaggart, John Finnie, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall, Clare Adamson, Bob Doris, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Helen Eadie, John Pentland, Patricia Ferguson, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Elaine Smith, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament congratulates all of the newly elected members of the Scottish Youth Parliament in Glasgow and Rutherglen; notes that Isra Ali and Samuel Cook were elected to represent Glasgow Anniesland, Eilidh Dolan and John Gillies will serve Glasgow Cathcart, Gary Paterson and Joshua Morrison will represent Glasgow Kelvin, Ishan Salim and Michaela McIlroy will serve Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Katie Murray and Thomas McEachon will represent Glasgow Pollok, Molly McQueen and Kimberley Wallace will serve Glasgow Provan, David Stewart and Greg Hepburn will represent Glasgow Shettleston, Kyle Thornton and David Linden will serve Glasgow Southside and Conner Campbell and Aric Gilinsky will represent Rutherglen; expresses its commiserations to all the unsuccessful candidates and hopes that they will continue to engage in politics; recognises what it sees as the important work carried out by the Scottish Youth Parliament, and looks forward to working with all the newly elected MSYPs during their term.
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That the Parliament congratulates all of the newly elected members of the Scottish Youth Parliament in Glasgow and Rutherglen; notes that Isra Ali and Samuel Cook were elected to represent Glasgow Anniesland, Eilidh Dolan and John Gillies will serve Glasgow Cathcart, Gary Paterson and Joshua Morrison will represent Glasgow Kelvin, Ishan Salim and Michaela McIlroy will serve Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Katie Murray and Thomas McEachon will represent Glasgow Pollok, Molly McQueen and Kimberley Wallace will serve Glasgow Provan, David Stewart and Greg Hepburn will represent Glasgow Shettleston, Kyle Thornton and David Linden will serve Glasgow Southside and Conner Campbell and Aric Gilinsky will represent Rutherglen; expresses its commiserations to all the unsuccessful candidates and hopes that they will continue to engage in politics; recognises what it sees as the important work carried out by the Scottish Youth Parliament, and looks forward to working with all the newly elected MSYPs during their term.
Supported by: Mary Fee, Anne McTaggart, James Kelly, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Jim Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Patricia Ferguson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn
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