That the Justice Committee recommends that the Bankruptcy Fees etc. (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/118) be annulled.
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That the Justice Committee recommends that the Bankruptcy Fees etc. (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/118) be annulled.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Dundee on topping the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey; understands that the university came first in a poll of over 14,000 undergraduates from institutions across the UK; considers that there has been significant investment by the university in its facilities and courses, and believes the university to be deserving of such an accolade.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Dundee on topping the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey; understands that the university came first in a poll of over 14,000 undergraduates from institutions across the UK; considers that there has been significant investment by the university in its facilities and courses, and believes the university to be deserving of such an accolade.
Supported by: David Stewart, Sarah Boyack
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That the Parliament notes Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from 7 to 13 May 2012; supports the work carried out by organisations across the country that help people who are deaf or hard of hearing; understands that these organisations aim to create a world where hearing loss does not limit or label people, where children who are deaf are able to achieve their full potential and where people value and look after their hearing; understands that 850,000 people in Scotland are affected by hearing loss and that, for around 6,000 people, British Sign Language (BSL) is their first language; further understands that, by 2031, over 1.2 million people in Scotland could have hearing problems; believes that there are many barriers for deaf and hard of hearing people, including access to public services, progressing in the education system, finding employment and overcoming social exclusion, and commends the efforts of everyone contributing to and coordinating Deaf Awareness Week.
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That the Parliament notes Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from 7 to 13 May 2012; supports the work carried out by organisations across the country that help people who are deaf or hard of hearing; understands that these organisations aim to create a world where hearing loss does not limit or label people, where children who are deaf are able to achieve their full potential and where people value and look after their hearing; understands that 850,000 people in Scotland are affected by hearing loss and that, for around 6,000 people, British Sign Language (BSL) is their first language; further understands that, by 2031, over 1.2 million people in Scotland could have hearing problems; believes that there are many barriers for deaf and hard of hearing people, including access to public services, progressing in the education system, finding employment and overcoming social exclusion, and commends the efforts of everyone contributing to and coordinating Deaf Awareness Week.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Annabel Goldie, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Murray, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, John Pentland, Dave Thompson, Hanzala Malik, Stewart Maxwell, Stuart McMillan, John Park, Kezia Dugdale, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Alison McInnes, Willie Coffey, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Bill Walker, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23/05/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02521 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Consultation on the New Tribunal System in Scotland), insert at end "and believes that any reform should put users at the centre by following the principles of transparency, accountability and accessibility."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02521 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Consultation on the New Tribunal System in Scotland), insert at end "and believes that any reform should put users at the centre by following the principles of transparency, accountability and accessibility."
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That the Parliament congratulates the President of the Abertay University Student Association, William Mohieddeen, and all students of the University of Abertay Dundee on winning the Campaign of the Year award at the 2012 NUS Scotland awards; understands that the award was won for the Hands off Abertay campaign, which sought to protect the university from the Scottish Government’s attempt to merge it with the University of Dundee, and considers that the campaign was successful both in raising public awareness of the proposed merger and in keeping the University of Abertay Dundee an independent institution.
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That the Parliament congratulates the President of the Abertay University Student Association, William Mohieddeen, and all students of the University of Abertay Dundee on winning the Campaign of the Year award at the 2012 NUS Scotland awards; understands that the award was won for the Hands off Abertay campaign, which sought to protect the university from the Scottish Government’s attempt to merge it with the University of Dundee, and considers that the campaign was successful both in raising public awareness of the proposed merger and in keeping the University of Abertay Dundee an independent institution.
Supported by: Neil Bibby, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Anne McTaggart, Hanzala Malik, Margaret McDougall, John Park, John Pentland, Nanette Milne, Richard Simpson, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Elaine Murray, Jackie Baillie
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02254 in the name of Roderick Campbell (University of St Andrews Prize), leave out from “believes" to end insert "acknowledges that it now joins the University of Dundee as a Scottish recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, and understands that St Andrews won the prize for the work carried out at the university's Sea Mammal Research Unit, which is led by Professor Ian Boyd, director of the School of Biology and Scottish Oceans Institute."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02254 in the name of Roderick Campbell (University of St Andrews Prize), leave out from “believes" to end insert "acknowledges that it now joins the University of Dundee as a Scottish recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, and understands that St Andrews won the prize for the work carried out at the university's Sea Mammal Research Unit, which is led by Professor Ian Boyd, director of the School of Biology and Scottish Oceans Institute."
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Sarah Boyack, Hugh Henry, Hanzala Malik, Richard Simpson, John Park, Anne McTaggart
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That the Parliament notes that 18 October 2012 is Anti-Slavery Day; understands that the Anti-Slavery Day Act 2010 was introduced in England and Wales to acknowledge that millions of men, women and children continue to be victims of slavery, which deprives them of basic human dignity and freedom; understands that the Act is used to raise awareness among young people and others of the dangers and consequences of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation and encourages them to be proactive in the fight against it; notes that the Act draws attention to the progress made by government and those working to combat all forms of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation and what more needs to be done to combat these; believes that such provisions, if in place in Scotland, would aid Scotland’s fight against human trafficking, and urges the Scottish Government to seek consent to extend the provisions of the Act to Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes that 18 October 2012 is Anti-Slavery Day; understands that the Anti-Slavery Day Act 2010 was introduced in England and Wales to acknowledge that millions of men, women and children continue to be victims of slavery, which deprives them of basic human dignity and freedom; understands that the Act is used to raise awareness among young people and others of the dangers and consequences of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation and encourages them to be proactive in the fight against it; notes that the Act draws attention to the progress made by government and those working to combat all forms of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation and what more needs to be done to combat these; believes that such provisions, if in place in Scotland, would aid Scotland’s fight against human trafficking, and urges the Scottish Government to seek consent to extend the provisions of the Act to Scotland.
Supported by: Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Drew Smith, Graeme Pearson, Margaret McDougall, Richard Lyle, Christina McKelvie, John Pentland, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Lewis Macdonald, Iain Gray, Rhoda Grant, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish
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That the Parliament congratulates the students of the University of St Andrews on working toward abolishing systemic gender discrimination in the student community by opening an alternative to the ancient and all-male Kate Kennedy Club that is open to women; notes that campaigns for this move among male and female students have been going on for years to reach this day; recognises club members Sunny Moodie and Pat Mathewson on what it considers their personal courage and commitment to gender equality; notes the leadership and tenacity of the university's Principal, Louise Richardson, in this development; considers that no one group in society should claim the preserve of traditions that should be shared; hopes that those involved in the all-male club will not now go underground but will embrace the new opportunities that equality offers, and hopes that other all-male clubs in Scotland will follow this example and make gender equality a reality in Scottish clubs and societies.
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That the Parliament congratulates the students of the University of St Andrews on working toward abolishing systemic gender discrimination in the student community by opening an alternative to the ancient and all-male Kate Kennedy Club that is open to women; notes that campaigns for this move among male and female students have been going on for years to reach this day; recognises club members Sunny Moodie and Pat Mathewson on what it considers their personal courage and commitment to gender equality; notes the leadership and tenacity of the university's Principal, Louise Richardson, in this development; considers that no one group in society should claim the preserve of traditions that should be shared; hopes that those involved in the all-male club will not now go underground but will embrace the new opportunities that equality offers, and hopes that other all-male clubs in Scotland will follow this example and make gender equality a reality in Scottish clubs and societies.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament notes with concern the Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) plan to pay its executives millions of pounds in bonuses; understands that RBS's share price has dropped by 40% over the past year; notes that RBS, which is still 83% publicly owned, was bailed out by taxpayers' money and that this is a time when many public sector workers are enduring a wage freeze; believes that RBS’s executives do not merit the proposed reward, and urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer to act to curb what it sees as such excessive payments.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) plan to pay its executives millions of pounds in bonuses; understands that RBS's share price has dropped by 40% over the past year; notes that RBS, which is still 83% publicly owned, was bailed out by taxpayers' money and that this is a time when many public sector workers are enduring a wage freeze; believes that RBS’s executives do not merit the proposed reward, and urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer to act to curb what it sees as such excessive payments.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the University of Abertay Dundee of a competition, managed by its Prototype Fund, offering computer games businesses £100,000 in funding to develop video games; understands that the fund aims to help small businesses and start-ups develop prototype technology and also assist their development through the use mentoring schemes with established businesses; acknowledges what it considers to be the ongoing contribution that the university makes to the development of video games technology, and recognises the opportunity that the fund presents to boost the local economy in Dundee.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the University of Abertay Dundee of a competition, managed by its Prototype Fund, offering computer games businesses £100,000 in funding to develop video games; understands that the fund aims to help small businesses and start-ups develop prototype technology and also assist their development through the use mentoring schemes with established businesses; acknowledges what it considers to be the ongoing contribution that the university makes to the development of video games technology, and recognises the opportunity that the fund presents to boost the local economy in Dundee.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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