That the Parliament notes the presentation given in Committee Room 5 on 17 January 2013 on the history of the Clyde Fishery from 1950 by the past chairman of the Clyde Fishermen’s Association, Mr Kenneth MacNab, of Tarbert in Argyll and Bute; notes that the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead, who was in attendance along with other members, staff, government officials and senior officers of Marine Scotland, described Mr MacNab’s knowledge as “invaluable”; notes that Mr MacNab drew on his first-hand experience of fishing the Clyde waters for over 40 years and set out a range of concerns regarding the future of the fishing sector in that area, and considers that local practical knowledge, combined with scientific evidence, can help achieve sustainable fisheries and fishing communities in the Clyde estuary and elsewhere on the west coast.
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That the Parliament notes the presentation given in Committee Room 5 on 17 January 2013 on the history of the Clyde Fishery from 1950 by the past chairman of the Clyde Fishermen’s Association, Mr Kenneth MacNab, of Tarbert in Argyll and Bute; notes that the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead, who was in attendance along with other members, staff, government officials and senior officers of Marine Scotland, described Mr MacNab’s knowledge as “invaluable”; notes that Mr MacNab drew on his first-hand experience of fishing the Clyde waters for over 40 years and set out a range of concerns regarding the future of the fishing sector in that area, and considers that local practical knowledge, combined with scientific evidence, can help achieve sustainable fisheries and fishing communities in the Clyde estuary and elsewhere on the west coast.
Supported by: Alex Johnstone, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, John Lamont, Murdo Fraser, Bill Walker, Claudia Beamish, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mary Scanlon, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Hepburn, Annabel Goldie, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the overall outcome of the annual fishing negotiations in Brussels; recognises the effort made by both Scottish ministers and the UK Government to achieve the best deal for Scottish and UK fisheries; considers that the Council of the European Union adopted a common-sense approach that sees the current effort in terms of days at sea frozen at 2012 levels, the west coast haddock quota reduced from a 48% to a 30% cut and the compulsory 20% cut in cod quota avoided; understands that this agreement paves the way for EU–Norway negotiations to take place to establish the total allowable catch for 2013 for North Sea cod, and further welcomes that ministers acknowledged the outstanding conservation work already being done by Scottish fishermen to ensure the sustainability of the industry.
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That the Parliament welcomes the overall outcome of the annual fishing negotiations in Brussels; recognises the effort made by both Scottish ministers and the UK Government to achieve the best deal for Scottish and UK fisheries; considers that the Council of the European Union adopted a common-sense approach that sees the current effort in terms of days at sea frozen at 2012 levels, the west coast haddock quota reduced from a 48% to a 30% cut and the compulsory 20% cut in cod quota avoided; understands that this agreement paves the way for EU–Norway negotiations to take place to establish the total allowable catch for 2013 for North Sea cod, and further welcomes that ministers acknowledged the outstanding conservation work already being done by Scottish fishermen to ensure the sustainability of the industry.
Supported by: Mary Scanlon, Liam McArthur, John Lamont, Nanette Milne, Alex Fergusson, Murdo Fraser, Graeme Dey, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall, Margaret Mitchell, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jackson Carlaw, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05172 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Annual EU Fisheries Negotiations), insert at end "; recognises the outstanding work that is being carried out by the Scottish fishing industry to preserve its longevity and the sustainability of fishing stocks; further recognises that the Scottish fleet has recently carried out an enormous amount of work with conservation measures such as experimental cod-ends, escape panels and net mesh sizes; encourages the Scottish Government to continue to work alongside the UK Government to promote the use of initiatives such as the catch quota trials and selectivity measures in technical net design and real-time closures, and believes that the use of such initiatives should avoid further penalties being imposed on Scottish fishermen at a time when they are already doing their utmost to conserve fish stocks in innovative and successful ways."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05172 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Annual EU Fisheries Negotiations), insert at end "; recognises the outstanding work that is being carried out by the Scottish fishing industry to preserve its longevity and the sustainability of fishing stocks; further recognises that the Scottish fleet has recently carried out an enormous amount of work with conservation measures such as experimental cod-ends, escape panels and net mesh sizes; encourages the Scottish Government to continue to work alongside the UK Government to promote the use of initiatives such as the catch quota trials and selectivity measures in technical net design and real-time closures, and believes that the use of such initiatives should avoid further penalties being imposed on Scottish fishermen at a time when they are already doing their utmost to conserve fish stocks in innovative and successful ways."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12/12/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04694 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Scotland's Relationship with Malawi), after second "Scotland" insert ", in particular voluntary sector organisations based here such as Mary’s Meals,"
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04694 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Scotland's Relationship with Malawi), after second "Scotland" insert ", in particular voluntary sector organisations based here such as Mary’s Meals,"
Current Status: Fallen on 19/02/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Harris tweed production has reached its highest level of production in almost 15 years, with total production expected to hit more than a million metres of cloth by the end of 2012; further welcomes the high international profile that it believes Harris tweed is enjoying in countries including Sweden and Russia; understands that almost 40 new weavers have entered the workforce in the last four years; congratulates all those involved in the Harris tweed industry, including the staff and management of the various tweed mills, as well as individual weavers, on their success; believes that the Harris tweed industry remains vital to the economy of the Western Isles, and wishes the sector further success as it seeks to boost sales of what it believes is one of Scotland’s truly iconic products in new markets across the globe.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Harris tweed production has reached its highest level of production in almost 15 years, with total production expected to hit more than a million metres of cloth by the end of 2012; further welcomes the high international profile that it believes Harris tweed is enjoying in countries including Sweden and Russia; understands that almost 40 new weavers have entered the workforce in the last four years; congratulates all those involved in the Harris tweed industry, including the staff and management of the various tweed mills, as well as individual weavers, on their success; believes that the Harris tweed industry remains vital to the economy of the Western Isles, and wishes the sector further success as it seeks to boost sales of what it believes is one of Scotland’s truly iconic products in new markets across the globe.
Supported by: Ruth Davidson, Hanzala Malik, Bruce Crawford, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, John Lamont, Alex Fergusson, Rob Gibson, John Mason, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Nanette Milne, Stewart Stevenson, Brian Adam, Roderick Campbell, Jackie Baillie, Margaret Mitchell, Mary Scanlon, Hugh Henry, Anne McTaggart, Murdo Fraser, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Sandra White, John Wilson, Maureen Watt, Dave Thompson, Linda Fabiani, Stewart Maxwell, Aileen McLeod
Current Status: Fallen on 29/01/2013
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned to hear news, due to the completion of a major contract with NATO, of the impending closure of the Sarco Abad garment factory in Kabul, Afghanistan, which places the jobs of its 230-strong, almost exclusively female workforce in peril; believes that a crucial ingredient to the lasting stability and future prosperity in Afghanistan is the empowerment of its women; considers that, in a traditionally patriarchal nation where women constitute one of the poorest and most deprived groups of society, Sarco Abad’s policy of providing its employees with capacity-building training, healthcare, food, transportation and childcare facilities should be commended as a model for Afghanistan going forward, and welcomes the efforts by individuals such as Struan Stevenson MEP, who called on the European Commission to support the factory, and urges the UK Government to consider immediately means to keep the factory open and ensure that similar projects in the country are adequately backed so that Afghan women can continue to enjoy the benefits of gainful employment and contribute positively toward conflict resolution and a return to peace and democracy in Afghanistan.
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned to hear news, due to the completion of a major contract with NATO, of the impending closure of the Sarco Abad garment factory in Kabul, Afghanistan, which places the jobs of its 230-strong, almost exclusively female workforce in peril; believes that a crucial ingredient to the lasting stability and future prosperity in Afghanistan is the empowerment of its women; considers that, in a traditionally patriarchal nation where women constitute one of the poorest and most deprived groups of society, Sarco Abad’s policy of providing its employees with capacity-building training, healthcare, food, transportation and childcare facilities should be commended as a model for Afghanistan going forward, and welcomes the efforts by individuals such as Struan Stevenson MEP, who called on the European Commission to support the factory, and urges the UK Government to consider immediately means to keep the factory open and ensure that similar projects in the country are adequately backed so that Afghan women can continue to enjoy the benefits of gainful employment and contribute positively toward conflict resolution and a return to peace and democracy in Afghanistan.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Mary Scanlon, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament notes that the last of the Royal Navy's Type 45 air defence destroyers, HMS Duncan, left BAE's Scotstoun shipyard on 31 August 2012 to begin an extensive period of sea trials off the coast of the Outer Hebrides; understands that she is named after the famous Scottish admiral, Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, who took his title from the scene of his famous naval victory; congratulates the team at BAE Systems Surface Ships Scotstoun on the River Clyde on building what are considered to be the six most advanced destroyers in the fleet; recognises that four of the ships have already been commissioned and that HMS Duncan and HMS Defender are expected to follow in 2013; considers that UK defence contracts are of enormous importance to employment on the Clyde and notes what it sees as pride in Clyde-built products; offers its support to HMS Duncan and her crew on attempting to successfully complete the extensive Royal Navy tests and trials, and wishes the ship and her company every success in any future global maritime operations.
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That the Parliament notes that the last of the Royal Navy's Type 45 air defence destroyers, HMS Duncan, left BAE's Scotstoun shipyard on 31 August 2012 to begin an extensive period of sea trials off the coast of the Outer Hebrides; understands that she is named after the famous Scottish admiral, Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, who took his title from the scene of his famous naval victory; congratulates the team at BAE Systems Surface Ships Scotstoun on the River Clyde on building what are considered to be the six most advanced destroyers in the fleet; recognises that four of the ships have already been commissioned and that HMS Duncan and HMS Defender are expected to follow in 2013; considers that UK defence contracts are of enormous importance to employment on the Clyde and notes what it sees as pride in Clyde-built products; offers its support to HMS Duncan and her crew on attempting to successfully complete the extensive Royal Navy tests and trials, and wishes the ship and her company every success in any future global maritime operations.
Supported by: Chic Brodie, Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, John Lamont, Nanette Milne, John Park, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Mary Scanlon, Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Colin Beattie, Margaret Mitchell, David Stewart, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament notes that the Craignish Community Plan was commended for its community involvement at the 2012 Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning; notes that Craignish is a small rural community in Argyll and Bute; understands that the plan was deemed to be an “excellent example of how communities can work together to deliver a good quality land-use plan for a small amount of resource, with support from the council”; congratulates all of those involved in developing the plan; also congratulates Argyll and Bute Council, whose woodland and forestry strategy won the overall development plan award, and hopes that communities across Scotland, both rural and urban, can learn from the examples of best practice that won awards and commendations.
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That the Parliament notes that the Craignish Community Plan was commended for its community involvement at the 2012 Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning; notes that Craignish is a small rural community in Argyll and Bute; understands that the plan was deemed to be an “excellent example of how communities can work together to deliver a good quality land-use plan for a small amount of resource, with support from the council”; congratulates all of those involved in developing the plan; also congratulates Argyll and Bute Council, whose woodland and forestry strategy won the overall development plan award, and hopes that communities across Scotland, both rural and urban, can learn from the examples of best practice that won awards and commendations.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Annabelle Ewing, John Lamont, Nanette Milne, Margaret Mitchell, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, Mary Scanlon, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Rhoda Grant, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the results of a study by Scottish Natural Heritage into a new “pathway to the isles” from Tyndrum to Oban; congratulates the instigators for what it considers their inspirational idea, which the report suggests could bring in tourism income of around £1 million per annum to the villages along the way, with a possible extra 32,000 visitors; notes, in light of what is seen as an upsurge in interest in pilgrim routes across Europe, that the route was previously a pilgrim’s path to Iona and might now pass through the villages of Dalmally, Lochawe, Taynuilt and Connel before reaching Oban, known as the gateway to the isles, and would link in with the West Highland Way and the Oban to Fort William cycle route; believes that this route would pass through some of Scotland’s most stunning mountain and loch scenery, including Ben Cruachan and Loch Awe; further believes that local residents and businesses would give a very warm welcome to extra visitors to the area attracted by the path, and hopes that the proposals will be taken forward and will boost tourism and raise the profile of one of the most scenic parts of Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the results of a study by Scottish Natural Heritage into a new “pathway to the isles” from Tyndrum to Oban; congratulates the instigators for what it considers their inspirational idea, which the report suggests could bring in tourism income of around £1 million per annum to the villages along the way, with a possible extra 32,000 visitors; notes, in light of what is seen as an upsurge in interest in pilgrim routes across Europe, that the route was previously a pilgrim’s path to Iona and might now pass through the villages of Dalmally, Lochawe, Taynuilt and Connel before reaching Oban, known as the gateway to the isles, and would link in with the West Highland Way and the Oban to Fort William cycle route; believes that this route would pass through some of Scotland’s most stunning mountain and loch scenery, including Ben Cruachan and Loch Awe; further believes that local residents and businesses would give a very warm welcome to extra visitors to the area attracted by the path, and hopes that the proposals will be taken forward and will boost tourism and raise the profile of one of the most scenic parts of Scotland.
Supported by: John Lamont, Anne McTaggart, John Finnie, John Wilson, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Kenneth Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, Jackson Carlaw, Angus MacDonald, Maureen Watt, Mike MacKenzie, Rhoda Grant, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Stewart Maxwell, Alison Johnstone, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Annabel Goldie, Margaret McDougall, Gil Paterson, Gordon MacDonald, Linda Fabiani
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-03163 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy), after "conservation," insert " while recognising the enormous efforts that the Scottish fishing fleet has already made in complying with conservation measures, to”.
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As an amendment to motion S4M-03163 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy), after "conservation," insert " while recognising the enormous efforts that the Scottish fishing fleet has already made in complying with conservation measures, to”.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 07/06/2012
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