That the Parliament notes that Poland’s Constitution Day celebrations are held on 3 May; notes that Constitution Day was the first holiday introduced following Poland’s restoration as an independent country in 1919; recognises the cultural importance of Poland’s Constitution Day to the Polish communities of Scotland; understands that Polish communities globally commemorate the holiday in a variety of ways, including parades and town prayers; notes what it sees as the historical significance of the signing of the country's constitution on 3 May 1791, considered by historians to be the first of its kind in Europe; welcomes what it considers the continuing bonds of friendship between Poland and Scotland, and looks forward to what it hopes will be Scotland celebrating its own constitution day after the proposed adoption of a written constitution in an independent country.
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That the Parliament notes that Poland’s Constitution Day celebrations are held on 3 May; notes that Constitution Day was the first holiday introduced following Poland’s restoration as an independent country in 1919; recognises the cultural importance of Poland’s Constitution Day to the Polish communities of Scotland; understands that Polish communities globally commemorate the holiday in a variety of ways, including parades and town prayers; notes what it sees as the historical significance of the signing of the country's constitution on 3 May 1791, considered by historians to be the first of its kind in Europe; welcomes what it considers the continuing bonds of friendship between Poland and Scotland, and looks forward to what it hopes will be Scotland celebrating its own constitution day after the proposed adoption of a written constitution in an independent country.
Supported by: John Mason, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Bill Walker, Roderick Campbell, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates Jenni Fagan on her inclusion in the Best of Young British Novelists list in the magazine, Granta; understands that Granta compiles a list of what it considers to be the 20 most promising writers in Britain once every decade; notes that Jenni is the only Scottish writer to have made this decade’s list and that a majority of those named are female; believes that an examination of those listed in previous years, such as A L Kennedy, Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith and Will Self, highlights the calibre of writing demonstrated by those who are showcased; considers Jenni’s inclusion to be particularly noteworthy as her first novel, The Panopticon, was published in 2012, and hopes that this recognition encourages other young writers and artists in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jenni Fagan on her inclusion in the Best of Young British Novelists list in the magazine, Granta; understands that Granta compiles a list of what it considers to be the 20 most promising writers in Britain once every decade; notes that Jenni is the only Scottish writer to have made this decade’s list and that a majority of those named are female; believes that an examination of those listed in previous years, such as A L Kennedy, Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith and Will Self, highlights the calibre of writing demonstrated by those who are showcased; considers Jenni’s inclusion to be particularly noteworthy as her first novel, The Panopticon, was published in 2012, and hopes that this recognition encourages other young writers and artists in Scotland.
Supported by: Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Nigel Don, Liam McArthur, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Walker, Roderick Campbell, Mary Scanlon, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Malcolm Chisholm, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Dave Thompson
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Inverness Marina Ltd has secured £150,000 in funding from the Bank of Scotland to develop a new visitor building, and believes that the investment will greatly improve the facilities for everyone, encourage more local people to enjoy sailing, attract visitors to the area, encourage visitors to stay longer and that it could be the catalyst for further development by encouraging small and medium sized businesses to recognise that maritime tourism has the potential to bring opportunities to Inverness and the Highlands and Islands.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Inverness Marina Ltd has secured £150,000 in funding from the Bank of Scotland to develop a new visitor building, and believes that the investment will greatly improve the facilities for everyone, encourage more local people to enjoy sailing, attract visitors to the area, encourage visitors to stay longer and that it could be the catalyst for further development by encouraging small and medium sized businesses to recognise that maritime tourism has the potential to bring opportunities to Inverness and the Highlands and Islands.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, John Finnie, Jamie McGrigor, Roderick Campbell, Iain Gray, Mary Scanlon, Dave Thompson, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Angus MacDonald, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament welcomes the Mareel building in Lerwick being shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Awards; understands that it is one of 25 to be shortlisted from an initial 75 entries; welcomes the description of the Mareel by the RIAS judges as “an important cultural facility [that] embraces theatre, cinema and performance, reflecting and encouraging creativity”; considers the promotion and availability of the arts in all corners of Scotland to be of paramount importance; believes the interaction of architecture with communities and landscapes to be vital, and wishes all of those nominated the very best at the RIAS dinner on 12 June 2013.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Mareel building in Lerwick being shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Awards; understands that it is one of 25 to be shortlisted from an initial 75 entries; welcomes the description of the Mareel by the RIAS judges as “an important cultural facility [that] embraces theatre, cinema and performance, reflecting and encouraging creativity”; considers the promotion and availability of the arts in all corners of Scotland to be of paramount importance; believes the interaction of architecture with communities and landscapes to be vital, and wishes all of those nominated the very best at the RIAS dinner on 12 June 2013.
Supported by: Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Patricia Ferguson, Mary Scanlon, Stewart Stevenson, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Adam Ingram, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Jamie McGrigor, Stuart McMillan, Rhoda Grant
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05988 in the name of Keith Brown (Trident), leave out from “and further” to end and insert “; considers membership of NATO to be a barrier to the removal of Trident, whether as part of the UK or as an independent Scotland; believes that membership of an alliance predicated on a nuclear first strike policy is as harmful to Scotland’s international reputation, and poses the same threat from external agents, as the presence of a nuclear deterrent in Scottish waters; notes that European countries such as Ireland, Finland and Sweden are not members of NATO and are still considered to be full, cooperative members of the international community; further calls on the UK Government to disarm Trident and not to replace it with any other nuclear weapons system, and commits to ensuring that, in the event of independence, Trident will not be permitted to operate from Scottish waters.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05988 in the name of Keith Brown (Trident), leave out from “and further” to end and insert “; considers membership of NATO to be a barrier to the removal of Trident, whether as part of the UK or as an independent Scotland; believes that membership of an alliance predicated on a nuclear first strike policy is as harmful to Scotland’s international reputation, and poses the same threat from external agents, as the presence of a nuclear deterrent in Scottish waters; notes that European countries such as Ireland, Finland and Sweden are not members of NATO and are still considered to be full, cooperative members of the international community; further calls on the UK Government to disarm Trident and not to replace it with any other nuclear weapons system, and commits to ensuring that, in the event of independence, Trident will not be permitted to operate from Scottish waters.”
Supported by: Margo MacDonald, John Finnie, Alison Johnstone, Patrick Harvie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/03/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the Big Hospitality Conversation summit, hosted by the British Hospitality Association and Springboard, which provides a forum for industry practitioners to meet young people interested in working in the hospitality industry; understands that, in Scotland, the hospitality industry directly employs 220,000 people, which is 9% of all employment; believes that the hospitality industry continues to offer great career opportunities for young people, and recognises what it sees as the determination of the sector to create pathways to work by increasing the number of apprenticeships available.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Big Hospitality Conversation summit, hosted by the British Hospitality Association and Springboard, which provides a forum for industry practitioners to meet young people interested in working in the hospitality industry; understands that, in Scotland, the hospitality industry directly employs 220,000 people, which is 9% of all employment; believes that the hospitality industry continues to offer great career opportunities for young people, and recognises what it sees as the determination of the sector to create pathways to work by increasing the number of apprenticeships available.
Supported by: David Stewart, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Bruce Crawford, John Finnie, Alex Fergusson, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Chic Brodie, John Mason, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Jamie McGrigor, Sarah Boyack, Dave Thompson, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes with concern the transfer of fishing and shooting rights on the island of Raasay from the Raasay Crofters’ Association to a South Ayrshire stalking firm; further notes that the association, which represents 11 crofters and has paid an annual fee of £650, was set up in 1994 to manage these rights on behalf of the local community; understands that the association held the lease from 1995 until November 2012 and that during that period it made the enterprise a success through its investment in training and facilities; queries if this success, which, it understands, resulted in a profitable butcher’s trade operating on the island, is one of the primary reasons that the lease was put out to tender for the first time in November 2012; understands that the Scottish Government informed the association that ministers were not obliged to accept the highest offer, and expresses concern at what it sees as this loss of local control and community involvement.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the transfer of fishing and shooting rights on the island of Raasay from the Raasay Crofters’ Association to a South Ayrshire stalking firm; further notes that the association, which represents 11 crofters and has paid an annual fee of £650, was set up in 1994 to manage these rights on behalf of the local community; understands that the association held the lease from 1995 until November 2012 and that during that period it made the enterprise a success through its investment in training and facilities; queries if this success, which, it understands, resulted in a profitable butcher’s trade operating on the island, is one of the primary reasons that the lease was put out to tender for the first time in November 2012; understands that the Scottish Government informed the association that ministers were not obliged to accept the highest offer, and expresses concern at what it sees as this loss of local control and community involvement.
Supported by: John Finnie, Hanzala Malik, Joan McAlpine, Rhoda Grant, Colin Beattie, Claire Baker, Tavish Scott, Lewis Macdonald, Dave Thompson, Drew Smith, John Pentland, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Murdo Fraser, Mary Scanlon, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Claudia Beamish, Liam McArthur, Elaine Murray, David Torrance, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Annabel Goldie, Patrick Harvie, Alison Johnstone, Willie Rennie
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05646 in the name of Colin Beattie (Cash Boost for Pathhead), after "home" insert "; welcomes what it considers the commitment shown by the artists and musicians of Pathhead to their profession and community that has resulted in this award".
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05646 in the name of Colin Beattie (Cash Boost for Pathhead), after "home" insert "; welcomes what it considers the commitment shown by the artists and musicians of Pathhead to their profession and community that has resulted in this award".
Supported by: Sandra White, Nigel Don
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Dr Gavin Wallace, portfolio manager for literature, publishing and language at Creative Scotland; understands that Gavin began his career at the literary magazine Cencrastus in 1991, becoming the co-editor of the Edinburgh Review in 1994; further understands that Gavin was then hired by the Scottish Arts Council in August 1997, going on to become head of literature for eight years before taking on his role at Creative Scotland; considers that the outpouring of tributes from the arts world demonstrates the respect and affection held for Gavin and his dedication to promoting and encouraging Scottish literature; believes that Scotland has tragically lost a passionate and able advocate of its literary culture, and passes on its condolences to Gavin’s partner, Pauline, and sons, Patrick and Alasdair.
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Dr Gavin Wallace, portfolio manager for literature, publishing and language at Creative Scotland; understands that Gavin began his career at the literary magazine Cencrastus in 1991, becoming the co-editor of the Edinburgh Review in 1994; further understands that Gavin was then hired by the Scottish Arts Council in August 1997, going on to become head of literature for eight years before taking on his role at Creative Scotland; considers that the outpouring of tributes from the arts world demonstrates the respect and affection held for Gavin and his dedication to promoting and encouraging Scottish literature; believes that Scotland has tragically lost a passionate and able advocate of its literary culture, and passes on its condolences to Gavin’s partner, Pauline, and sons, Patrick and Alasdair.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, Hugh Henry, Kevin Stewart, Gordon MacDonald, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Bruce Crawford, Adam Ingram, Jamie McGrigor, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Stewart Maxwell
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the hard work and perseverance of the committee and members of Transition Shetland; congratulates them on their success in being awarded a £10,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund as announced in the Shetland News on 7 February 2013; understands that this money will fund a feasibility study into bringing the Tingwall Glasshouses, which have lain empty for six years, into community ownership; notes what it sees as the enlightened thinking behind the Transition Network, which is active across the world and which recognises that infinite growth within a finite system, such as the Earth, is impossible, and commends its aim of creating happier, stronger and fairer communities in a future affected by high energy prices and climate change.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the hard work and perseverance of the committee and members of Transition Shetland; congratulates them on their success in being awarded a £10,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund as announced in the Shetland News on 7 February 2013; understands that this money will fund a feasibility study into bringing the Tingwall Glasshouses, which have lain empty for six years, into community ownership; notes what it sees as the enlightened thinking behind the Transition Network, which is active across the world and which recognises that infinite growth within a finite system, such as the Earth, is impossible, and commends its aim of creating happier, stronger and fairer communities in a future affected by high energy prices and climate change.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, John Finnie, Rob Gibson, Nigel Don, Mike MacKenzie, Stewart Stevenson, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Mary Scanlon, Anne McTaggart, Hugh Henry, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Jamie McGrigor, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Dave Thompson, Kevin Stewart, Fiona McLeod, Clare Adamson, Rhoda Grant, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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