That the Parliament commends the dedication and longstanding work of the Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park in developing the park as what is considered a vibrant community resource that offers welcoming and accessible woodland and green space where people can meet, exercise, play and relax, as well as providing space for wildlife that contributes to valuable ecosystem services in Cumbernauld, and congratulates the Woodland Trust Scotland on working in partnership with the community and North Lanarkshire Council to provide thousands of free trees through the Jubilee Woods project, which aims to see the planting of six million trees throughout the UK in 2012.
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That the Parliament commends the dedication and longstanding work of the Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park in developing the park as what is considered a vibrant community resource that offers welcoming and accessible woodland and green space where people can meet, exercise, play and relax, as well as providing space for wildlife that contributes to valuable ecosystem services in Cumbernauld, and congratulates the Woodland Trust Scotland on working in partnership with the community and North Lanarkshire Council to provide thousands of free trees through the Jubilee Woods project, which aims to see the planting of six million trees throughout the UK in 2012.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s announcement of the proposed new Rights of Children and Young People Bill; welcomes the fact that the bill aims to include legislation to offer the best package of nursery care in the UK, increasing free early learning and childcare provision from 475 hours to a minimum of 600 hours per year; further welcomes the bill’s intention to boost the rights of children by strengthening the support offered to them and ensuring that their voices and needs are considered whenever a decision affecting them is taken; notes that, following initial consultation, the Scottish Government will work with partners in local government, NHS boards and children’s organisations to develop the bill; believes that, once implemented, the bill will ensure that all of Scotland’s young people can access the opportunities and support that they need, and considers that the bill will further help to embed what it considers the Scottish Government’s successful Getting it Right for Every Child approach.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s announcement of the proposed new Rights of Children and Young People Bill; welcomes the fact that the bill aims to include legislation to offer the best package of nursery care in the UK, increasing free early learning and childcare provision from 475 hours to a minimum of 600 hours per year; further welcomes the bill’s intention to boost the rights of children by strengthening the support offered to them and ensuring that their voices and needs are considered whenever a decision affecting them is taken; notes that, following initial consultation, the Scottish Government will work with partners in local government, NHS boards and children’s organisations to develop the bill; believes that, once implemented, the bill will ensure that all of Scotland’s young people can access the opportunities and support that they need, and considers that the bill will further help to embed what it considers the Scottish Government’s successful Getting it Right for Every Child approach.
Supported by: Marco Biagi, Margaret Burgess, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Dennis Robertson, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates the photographer, Katrina Martin, on receiving the John Muir Conserver Award in recognition of her work in highlighting Cumbernauld’s eco-system; recognises that this work was conducted over a period of 15 months, culminating in a photography exhibition displaying her work and highlighting what are considered important aspects of the local environment; notes that the John Muir Conserver Award, run by the John Muir Trust, is designed to encourage people of all backgrounds to engage with and enjoy the environment, and notes that the use of the term, conserver, denotes the advanced category of the John Muir Awards and that this award is one of 26 awarded out of over 23,000 applications.
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That the Parliament congratulates the photographer, Katrina Martin, on receiving the John Muir Conserver Award in recognition of her work in highlighting Cumbernauld’s eco-system; recognises that this work was conducted over a period of 15 months, culminating in a photography exhibition displaying her work and highlighting what are considered important aspects of the local environment; notes that the John Muir Conserver Award, run by the John Muir Trust, is designed to encourage people of all backgrounds to engage with and enjoy the environment, and notes that the use of the term, conserver, denotes the advanced category of the John Muir Awards and that this award is one of 26 awarded out of over 23,000 applications.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Jamie McGrigor, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Colin Keir, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament notes that Cumbernauld has been shortlisted for the Civic Pride Award section of the Scottish Design Awards 2012; considers that the town has made a strong showing in the competition process thus far due to the very real community spirit in Cumbernauld that the competition judge has witnessed; recognises the potential for this award to promote a positive image of Cumbernauld throughout Scotland and considers that it is a positive reflection of the residents of Cumbernauld, and wishes Cumbernauld and the people who call the town home all the best for the award ceremony on 25 May 2012.
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That the Parliament notes that Cumbernauld has been shortlisted for the Civic Pride Award section of the Scottish Design Awards 2012; considers that the town has made a strong showing in the competition process thus far due to the very real community spirit in Cumbernauld that the competition judge has witnessed; recognises the potential for this award to promote a positive image of Cumbernauld throughout Scotland and considers that it is a positive reflection of the residents of Cumbernauld, and wishes Cumbernauld and the people who call the town home all the best for the award ceremony on 25 May 2012.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Gordon MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament understands that, in July 2012, the UN will begin negotiations on a treaty to better regulate the arms trade; notes that the process toward this was instigated in December 2006 when the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 61/89, Towards an Arms Trade Treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms; understands that, although the trade in arms is not illegal, campaigning organisations, such as Amnesty International and Oxfam, have expressed concerns that such weapons are often used to violate human rights; considers that this view was echoed by Sergio de Queiroz Duarte who, in December 2010, in his then capacity as the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, told the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee that, “in all parts of the world, the ready availability of conventional weapons and ammunition has led to human suffering, repression, crime and terror among civilian populations”; notes that Amnesty International has estimated that more than 1,500 people die every day from armed violence and 85% of all of the killings it documents involve guns; further notes that Amnesty International claims that two out of three people killed as a result of armed violence die in countries that are not at war and 60% of all of the human rights abuses it reports involve the use of arms; notes what it understands to be the concerns of many Scots, including those in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, regarding the impact of such human rights breaches; welcomes the support that has been shown by many member states of the UN, such as the UK, France and Germany, to the concept of an arms trade treaty, but understands that these three countries are among the world’s biggest arms exporters; further welcomes the change in stance of the US Government, under President Obama, indicating that it is now in favour of a treaty; would welcome a strong arms trade treaty that all member states of the UN can ratify, which restricts the trade of arms to regimes that are likely to use them to violate human rights, and believes that such a treaty is necessary to achieve a more human rights-centric international arms trade.
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That the Parliament understands that, in July 2012, the UN will begin negotiations on a treaty to better regulate the arms trade; notes that the process toward this was instigated in December 2006 when the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 61/89, Towards an Arms Trade Treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms; understands that, although the trade in arms is not illegal, campaigning organisations, such as Amnesty International and Oxfam, have expressed concerns that such weapons are often used to violate human rights; considers that this view was echoed by Sergio de Queiroz Duarte who, in December 2010, in his then capacity as the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, told the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee that, “in all parts of the world, the ready availability of conventional weapons and ammunition has led to human suffering, repression, crime and terror among civilian populations”; notes that Amnesty International has estimated that more than 1,500 people die every day from armed violence and 85% of all of the killings it documents involve guns; further notes that Amnesty International claims that two out of three people killed as a result of armed violence die in countries that are not at war and 60% of all of the human rights abuses it reports involve the use of arms; notes what it understands to be the concerns of many Scots, including those in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, regarding the impact of such human rights breaches; welcomes the support that has been shown by many member states of the UN, such as the UK, France and Germany, to the concept of an arms trade treaty, but understands that these three countries are among the world’s biggest arms exporters; further welcomes the change in stance of the US Government, under President Obama, indicating that it is now in favour of a treaty; would welcome a strong arms trade treaty that all member states of the UN can ratify, which restricts the trade of arms to regimes that are likely to use them to violate human rights, and believes that such a treaty is necessary to achieve a more human rights-centric international arms trade.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, John Park, Bob Doris, Christina McKelvie, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Colin Keir, Mary Fee, Neil Findlay, Gordon MacDonald, David Torrance, John Mason, Marco Biagi, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Stuart McCrae of Cumbernauld YMCA on his Youthlink Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to youth work during a 35-year career with the YMCA; considers that this is an outstanding achievement that is well deserved and notes that Mr McCrae is a tireless and dedicated champion for young people within the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stuart McCrae of Cumbernauld YMCA on his Youthlink Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to youth work during a 35-year career with the YMCA; considers that this is an outstanding achievement that is well deserved and notes that Mr McCrae is a tireless and dedicated champion for young people within the community.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates the Croy Silver Band on winning the Second Section of the Scottish Championships 2012; considers the Croy brass band's achievement to be outstanding; notes that, as a result, the band has received an invitation to represent its local community and Scotland at the UK championships, which will be held in Cheltenham on 22 September 2012, and wishes the band all the best in the competition.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Croy Silver Band on winning the Second Section of the Scottish Championships 2012; considers the Croy brass band's achievement to be outstanding; notes that, as a result, the band has received an invitation to represent its local community and Scotland at the UK championships, which will be held in Cheltenham on 22 September 2012, and wishes the band all the best in the competition.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, George Adam, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes Redfield Arts' and Historic Scotland’s celebration, Shadows of Our Ancestors, which was held on 18 April 2012 at The Fingerpost in Croy to mark World Heritage Day; understands that the event featured exhibitions and artwork depicting Scotland’s five world heritage sites, which are the Antonine wall, the old and new towns of Edinburgh, the heart of neolithic Orkney, New Lanark and St Kilda; extends best wishes to all who helped make the event possible and who attended, and hopes that Scotland’s historic legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered throughout the country and across the world.
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That the Parliament welcomes Redfield Arts' and Historic Scotland’s celebration, Shadows of Our Ancestors, which was held on 18 April 2012 at The Fingerpost in Croy to mark World Heritage Day; understands that the event featured exhibitions and artwork depicting Scotland’s five world heritage sites, which are the Antonine wall, the old and new towns of Edinburgh, the heart of neolithic Orkney, New Lanark and St Kilda; extends best wishes to all who helped make the event possible and who attended, and hopes that Scotland’s historic legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered throughout the country and across the world.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Hugh Henry, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates Balmalloch Primary School in Kilsyth on its achievement in being awarded a fourth eco-flag; notes that this was marked at a ceremony on 26 March 2012; considers the efforts of the school’s eco-committee in raising awareness of the environment and concepts of sustainability to be superb; understands that these efforts included having every class preparing artwork that was based on pupils considering their ecological footprint, and looks forward to the continued efforts to make sure that Balmalloch Primary School remains an active eco-school.
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That the Parliament congratulates Balmalloch Primary School in Kilsyth on its achievement in being awarded a fourth eco-flag; notes that this was marked at a ceremony on 26 March 2012; considers the efforts of the school’s eco-committee in raising awareness of the environment and concepts of sustainability to be superb; understands that these efforts included having every class preparing artwork that was based on pupils considering their ecological footprint, and looks forward to the continued efforts to make sure that Balmalloch Primary School remains an active eco-school.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, George Adam, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament welcomes the Asda Cumbernauld Community Life Project; understands that the project seeks to promote engagement with local charity and community groups by raising both their profiles and public awareness of the events and projects that they engage in; further understands that, alongside donations from Asda, the project encourages public donations to these bodies, and considers the project to be a good example of the positive effect that companies can have on their local communities.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Asda Cumbernauld Community Life Project; understands that the project seeks to promote engagement with local charity and community groups by raising both their profiles and public awareness of the events and projects that they engage in; further understands that, alongside donations from Asda, the project encourages public donations to these bodies, and considers the project to be a good example of the positive effect that companies can have on their local communities.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Paul Wheelhouse, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing
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