That the Parliament notes that the emergence of the Police Service of Scotland marks the end of eight regional police forces; acknowledges the death in service and sacrifice made by many officers in those eight forces over the 38 years that they have been in place; further acknowledges the professionalism, commitment and successes achieved by police officers and staff over those years, and hopes that the creation and establishment of the Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority will not only be subjected to proper accountability by MSPs but will also deliver on the promise of better services both locally and nationally.
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That the Parliament notes that the emergence of the Police Service of Scotland marks the end of eight regional police forces; acknowledges the death in service and sacrifice made by many officers in those eight forces over the 38 years that they have been in place; further acknowledges the professionalism, commitment and successes achieved by police officers and staff over those years, and hopes that the creation and establishment of the Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority will not only be subjected to proper accountability by MSPs but will also deliver on the promise of better services both locally and nationally.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Jenny Marra, David Stewart, Bill Walker, Hugh Henry, Lewis Macdonald, Jim Hume, Alex Fergusson, Michael McMahon, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, John Finnie, Alison McInnes, Mark Griffin, Neil Findlay, Elaine Murray, Margaret Mitchell, John Pentland, Sarah Boyack, Hanzala Malik, Dave Thompson, John Mason, Margaret McDougall, Colin Keir, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament recognises the various studies, including Understanding international crime trends: the legacy of preschool lead exposure by Rick Nevin in 2007, which have identified a significant connection between lead exposure and criminal activity; understands that these studies have identified a substantial reduction in the number of reported crimes following a drop in lead exposure levels; urges the Scottish Government to initiate a comprehensive review of these studies to fully understand the impact of lead exposure on criminal activity in Scotland, and calls for a review of current lead levels across the country as an important first step in eradicating the risks, such as reduced IQ, emotional regulation and impulse control, identified by these academic studies.
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That the Parliament recognises the various studies, including Understanding international crime trends: the legacy of preschool lead exposure by Rick Nevin in 2007, which have identified a significant connection between lead exposure and criminal activity; understands that these studies have identified a substantial reduction in the number of reported crimes following a drop in lead exposure levels; urges the Scottish Government to initiate a comprehensive review of these studies to fully understand the impact of lead exposure on criminal activity in Scotland, and calls for a review of current lead levels across the country as an important first step in eradicating the risks, such as reduced IQ, emotional regulation and impulse control, identified by these academic studies.
Supported by: Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Patrick Harvie, Jackie Baillie, Chic Brodie, Dave Thompson, Elaine Murray, Sandra White, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Mark Griffin
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned about the manner in which, it believes, the operational independence of the Police Service of Scotland is being undermined; is alarmed by what it considers are unwarranted proposals put forward by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), especially those recently announced by its chair, Vic Emery, for it to take direct management and control over the finance and human resources functions of the single service; believes that control of such functions is vital to the operational independence of a chief constable and is therefore concerned by the SPA’s announcement as it believes that this directly challenges the will of the Parliament and the intentions in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, which included that the single police force would be independent of the SPA and the Scottish Government; understands that the role of the SPA, in tandem with the Scottish Government, is to deliver an effective system of governance and accountability; is disappointed that, despite what it understands have been repeated reassurances, that a democratic element of accountability and governance would be delivered in place of a Scottish police commission, there has been no indication of an ad-hoc parliamentary committee being constituted to oversee the development of the structure of the new service and the important relationships between the new service, the SPA, the Scottish Government and other organisations in the early years to ensure that the spirit of the Parliament’s intention is respected; is deeply concerned about what it understands is the growing disquiet caused by the SPA’s proposals, and calls on the Scottish Government to respond and take action to curb what it believes is this threat to the operational independence of the new single force.
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned about the manner in which, it believes, the operational independence of the Police Service of Scotland is being undermined; is alarmed by what it considers are unwarranted proposals put forward by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), especially those recently announced by its chair, Vic Emery, for it to take direct management and control over the finance and human resources functions of the single service; believes that control of such functions is vital to the operational independence of a chief constable and is therefore concerned by the SPA’s announcement as it believes that this directly challenges the will of the Parliament and the intentions in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, which included that the single police force would be independent of the SPA and the Scottish Government; understands that the role of the SPA, in tandem with the Scottish Government, is to deliver an effective system of governance and accountability; is disappointed that, despite what it understands have been repeated reassurances, that a democratic element of accountability and governance would be delivered in place of a Scottish police commission, there has been no indication of an ad-hoc parliamentary committee being constituted to oversee the development of the structure of the new service and the important relationships between the new service, the SPA, the Scottish Government and other organisations in the early years to ensure that the spirit of the Parliament’s intention is respected; is deeply concerned about what it understands is the growing disquiet caused by the SPA’s proposals, and calls on the Scottish Government to respond and take action to curb what it believes is this threat to the operational independence of the new single force.
Supported by: Jenny Marra, Michael McMahon, Anne McTaggart, Hanzala Malik, Helen Eadie, Richard Simpson, John Pentland, Elaine Murray, Alison McInnes, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall
Current Status: Fallen on 29/01/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the report of the Hillsborough Independent Panel; acknowledges what it believes were disgraceful shortcomings of police that the report evidenced; recognises what it considers the damage that such an absence of police accountability has done in this case; believes that, in the interests of justice, accountability and transparency, it is incumbent that lessons are learned from the report to ensure that such reported cover-ups are not possible in Scotland; considers it essential that, in light of the imminent establishment of a national police service, a powerful democratic parliamentary committee is created to oversee its operation across Scotland, and recognises that the public must have confidence in a parliamentary system entitled to question chief officers, board members and government to ascertain the truth and ensure the constitutional reality that the state truly serves the citizen.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report of the Hillsborough Independent Panel; acknowledges what it believes were disgraceful shortcomings of police that the report evidenced; recognises what it considers the damage that such an absence of police accountability has done in this case; believes that, in the interests of justice, accountability and transparency, it is incumbent that lessons are learned from the report to ensure that such reported cover-ups are not possible in Scotland; considers it essential that, in light of the imminent establishment of a national police service, a powerful democratic parliamentary committee is created to oversee its operation across Scotland, and recognises that the public must have confidence in a parliamentary system entitled to question chief officers, board members and government to ascertain the truth and ensure the constitutional reality that the state truly serves the citizen.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Drew Smith, John Wilson, Anne McTaggart, Michael McMahon, John Pentland, Neil Findlay, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray, Richard Simpson, Liam McArthur, Jackie Baillie, Rhoda Grant, Hugh Henry, Duncan McNeil, David Stewart
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Borders Children’s Charity on what it considers to be its valuable and important work supporting children in the Borders for over 45 years; recognises the hard work of volunteers and the difference that they are making by providing practical support to local children who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in desperate situations; further recognises that, in 2011, Borders Children’s Charity raised £28,000, which funded, among other things, 54 beds, help for 75 young carers and the participation of 250 children in activities and ensured that 68 children could go on school trips; understands that successive generations of those running the charity have done so without payment thereby ensuring that 100% of donations is spent on those children in need, and thanks all involved in Borders Children’s Charity, past and present, for the difference that they are making to the lives of local children.
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That the Parliament congratulates Borders Children’s Charity on what it considers to be its valuable and important work supporting children in the Borders for over 45 years; recognises the hard work of volunteers and the difference that they are making by providing practical support to local children who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in desperate situations; further recognises that, in 2011, Borders Children’s Charity raised £28,000, which funded, among other things, 54 beds, help for 75 young carers and the participation of 250 children in activities and ensured that 68 children could go on school trips; understands that successive generations of those running the charity have done so without payment thereby ensuring that 100% of donations is spent on those children in need, and thanks all involved in Borders Children’s Charity, past and present, for the difference that they are making to the lives of local children.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, James Kelly, Anne McTaggart, John Lamont, David Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Jamie McGrigor, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, David Torrance, Margaret McCulloch, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Neil Bibby, Christine Grahame, Mary Fee, Richard Simpson, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Paul Wheelhouse, Margaret McDougall, Joan McAlpine, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 19/10/2012
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Robertson Trust, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary; welcomes the 746 awards that the trust has made over the last year across Scotland, which, it understands, totalled £14.6 million, including £1.5 million in South Scotland across 64 projects, and notes in particular the £350,000 that was awarded to the Borders Health Care Trust to aid the creation of a specialist palliative care unit and the £39,000 awarded to Ayr College to support adults with mental health issues.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Robertson Trust, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary; welcomes the 746 awards that the trust has made over the last year across Scotland, which, it understands, totalled £14.6 million, including £1.5 million in South Scotland across 64 projects, and notes in particular the £350,000 that was awarded to the Borders Health Care Trust to aid the creation of a specialist palliative care unit and the £39,000 awarded to Ayr College to support adults with mental health issues.
Supported by: David Stewart, Nanette Milne, Jamie McGrigor, Liz Smith, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Patricia Ferguson, Elaine Murray, Richard Lyle, Mary Fee, Margaret Burgess, Roderick Campbell, Mike MacKenzie, Claudia Beamish, Anne McTaggart, Hugh Henry, David Torrance, John Wilson, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod, Stewart Maxwell, Duncan McNeil, Maureen Watt, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Sandra White, Paul Wheelhouse
Current Status: Fallen on 19/10/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the report by Cuadrilla Geomechanical for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Preese Hall Shale Gas Fracturing: Review and Recommendations for Induced Seismic Mitigation, as a contribution to the debate on energy; understands that stringent conditions must be met before any exploration or extraction is carried out; believes, however, that the Scottish Government should consider the opportunities that fracking can provide in producing energy more cleanly than other forms of fossil fuel; hopes that British companies can take the lead in this technology, and considers that such energy production could make a contribution to reducing fuel poverty in Scotland by providing low-cost fuel to both the consumer and industry.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report by Cuadrilla Geomechanical for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Preese Hall Shale Gas Fracturing: Review and Recommendations for Induced Seismic Mitigation, as a contribution to the debate on energy; understands that stringent conditions must be met before any exploration or extraction is carried out; believes, however, that the Scottish Government should consider the opportunities that fracking can provide in producing energy more cleanly than other forms of fossil fuel; hopes that British companies can take the lead in this technology, and considers that such energy production could make a contribution to reducing fuel poverty in Scotland by providing low-cost fuel to both the consumer and industry.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Nanette Milne, John Lamont, Jackson Carlaw, David McLetchie
Current Status: Fallen on 22/06/2012
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That the Parliament understands that the rising value of different metals has led to an increase in metal theft across the country; believes that such crime has a significant impact on communities and other groups, including rail commuters and the bottled-gas industries; welcomes the proposals of the Scottish Government to bring more metal dealers into the licensing system in order to combat the rise in metal theft, and calls on ministers to consider banning cash payments for metal products, to establish significant penalties for those who deal in stolen metal and, where appropriate, to invoke the proceeds of crime legislation.
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That the Parliament understands that the rising value of different metals has led to an increase in metal theft across the country; believes that such crime has a significant impact on communities and other groups, including rail commuters and the bottled-gas industries; welcomes the proposals of the Scottish Government to bring more metal dealers into the licensing system in order to combat the rise in metal theft, and calls on ministers to consider banning cash payments for metal products, to establish significant penalties for those who deal in stolen metal and, where appropriate, to invoke the proceeds of crime legislation.
Supported by: Ken Macintosh, Neil Findlay, Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Fiona McLeod, Hanzala Malik, Adam Ingram, James Kelly, John Wilson, John Finnie, John Pentland, Dennis Robertson, John Scott, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Bibby, David Torrance, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Roderick Campbell, Jean Urquhart, Linda Fabiani, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Murray, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 22/06/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Food Train on what it sees as its good work; understands that the Food Train, with more than 700 members in Dumfries and Galloway and West Lothian, makes a difference by providing shopping and home support services allowing many members to continue to live independently; considers that the staff and volunteers work hard in not only carrying out a variety of tasks, including grocery shopping and household jobs, but also by spending time with members; believes that the Food Train, Food Train Extra and Food Train Friends all contribute to providing support for their members, and welcomes the news that such shopping services will soon be starting in Stirling and Dundee.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Food Train on what it sees as its good work; understands that the Food Train, with more than 700 members in Dumfries and Galloway and West Lothian, makes a difference by providing shopping and home support services allowing many members to continue to live independently; considers that the staff and volunteers work hard in not only carrying out a variety of tasks, including grocery shopping and household jobs, but also by spending time with members; believes that the Food Train, Food Train Extra and Food Train Friends all contribute to providing support for their members, and welcomes the news that such shopping services will soon be starting in Stirling and Dundee.
Supported by: Malcolm Chisholm, Clare Adamson, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Chic Brodie, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart, Elaine Murray, Jamie McGrigor, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Kenneth Gibson, Lewis Macdonald, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Aileen McLeod, Margaret McDougall, Paul Wheelhouse, Gil Paterson, Hugh Henry
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Robertson Trust on its 50th Anniversary; recognises the vision and humanity of the Robertson sisters from Cawderstanes in Berwickshire who in 1961 donated the shares in the businesses founded and developed by their grandfather and father to the trust for charitable purposes; recognises the role that the trust has had in supporting and assisting individuals and organisations dedicated to the future wellbeing of those in need across Scotland; understands that both it and the Edrington Group have been a source of considerable sums over the last 50 years that have been invaluable to individual Scots and organisations; celebrates the real difference that it considers that the Robertson Trust has made to thousands of peoples’ lives across Scotland and offers sincere thanks for the actions and efforts of Elspeth, Agnes and Ethel Robertson whose actions, it believes, speak to the very heart of what humanity truly means, and hopes that other entrepreneurs will follow their example.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Robertson Trust on its 50th Anniversary; recognises the vision and humanity of the Robertson sisters from Cawderstanes in Berwickshire who in 1961 donated the shares in the businesses founded and developed by their grandfather and father to the trust for charitable purposes; recognises the role that the trust has had in supporting and assisting individuals and organisations dedicated to the future wellbeing of those in need across Scotland; understands that both it and the Edrington Group have been a source of considerable sums over the last 50 years that have been invaluable to individual Scots and organisations; celebrates the real difference that it considers that the Robertson Trust has made to thousands of peoples’ lives across Scotland and offers sincere thanks for the actions and efforts of Elspeth, Agnes and Ethel Robertson whose actions, it believes, speak to the very heart of what humanity truly means, and hopes that other entrepreneurs will follow their example.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Angus MacDonald, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Bibby, Dennis Robertson, Ken Macintosh, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Claudia Beamish, Neil Findlay, Jim Eadie, Adam Ingram, James Kelly, Maureen Watt, Derek Mackay, Paul Wheelhouse, Jackie Baillie, Mary Fee, Elaine Murray, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Margaret McCulloch, David Torrance, Margaret McDougall, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Mary Scanlon, Richard Simpson
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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