That the Parliament notes the recent publication of the Sunday Times Rich List 2012, which highlights what it considers the unacceptable gap between the rich and poor in society; further notes the report of the Church of Scotland Special Commission on the Purposes of Economic Activity, A Right Relationship with Money; endorses the report’s four priorities of reducing inequality, ending poverty, ensuring sustainability and promoting mutuality, and commends the action points including the need to reduce injurious levels of personal debt, introducing a maximum interest rate of 40% APR, the promotion of financial education, the promotion and expansion of the credit union movement, support for the minimum wage to be raised toward the level of the living wage, an end to the UK’s support for tax havens, encouragement of the mutual and cooperative sectors of the Scottish economy and the introduction of a minimum price for alcohol.
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That the Parliament notes the recent publication of the Sunday Times Rich List 2012, which highlights what it considers the unacceptable gap between the rich and poor in society; further notes the report of the Church of Scotland Special Commission on the Purposes of Economic Activity, A Right Relationship with Money; endorses the report’s four priorities of reducing inequality, ending poverty, ensuring sustainability and promoting mutuality, and commends the action points including the need to reduce injurious levels of personal debt, introducing a maximum interest rate of 40% APR, the promotion of financial education, the promotion and expansion of the credit union movement, support for the minimum wage to be raised toward the level of the living wage, an end to the UK’s support for tax havens, encouragement of the mutual and cooperative sectors of the Scottish economy and the introduction of a minimum price for alcohol.
Supported by: David Torrance, Colin Keir, Anne McTaggart, Marco Biagi, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White
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That the Parliament notes that 11 May 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the first woman being ordained to the UK Trinitarian Christian Ministry; considers that Olive Winchester, who was ordained to, and served in, what is now the Sharpe Memorial Church of the Nazarene, Parkhead, Glasgow, set a precedent for strong women of faith to serve in Christian ministry; notes the Women in Ministry events being held in Glasgow between 11 and 13 May 2012, including those at the University of Glasgow; believes that every woman, child and man is of equal value, and wishes the organisers and people taking part well as they celebrate what it believes is this significant milestone for the UK’s Christian community.
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That the Parliament notes that 11 May 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the first woman being ordained to the UK Trinitarian Christian Ministry; considers that Olive Winchester, who was ordained to, and served in, what is now the Sharpe Memorial Church of the Nazarene, Parkhead, Glasgow, set a precedent for strong women of faith to serve in Christian ministry; notes the Women in Ministry events being held in Glasgow between 11 and 13 May 2012, including those at the University of Glasgow; believes that every woman, child and man is of equal value, and wishes the organisers and people taking part well as they celebrate what it believes is this significant milestone for the UK’s Christian community.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Margaret McDougall, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Bill Walker, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new Clyde Gateway (or East End Regeneration Route), the £25 million road that links the east end of Glasgow to the M74 at Polmadie; considers that this latest investment in the transport network will help regenerate the east end and bring many jobs to the area; considers that it will provide improved access to the velodrome and athletes' village; understands that this route will help transport some 18,000 athletes and support staff as well as spectators during the 2014 Commonwealth Games; welcomes what it considers the significant development and regeneration in Glasgow’s east end as a result of the Commonwealth Games, and looks forward to this being part of a lasting legacy that will help transform the east end.
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That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new Clyde Gateway (or East End Regeneration Route), the £25 million road that links the east end of Glasgow to the M74 at Polmadie; considers that this latest investment in the transport network will help regenerate the east end and bring many jobs to the area; considers that it will provide improved access to the velodrome and athletes' village; understands that this route will help transport some 18,000 athletes and support staff as well as spectators during the 2014 Commonwealth Games; welcomes what it considers the significant development and regeneration in Glasgow’s east end as a result of the Commonwealth Games, and looks forward to this being part of a lasting legacy that will help transform the east end.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Hugh Henry, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the news that violent crime in Strathclyde has fallen by 33% over the last four years; notes the statistics that show that murder rates have also been reduced by 16% while the number of attempted murders fell by 42%; commends officers at Strathclyde Police, who it considers have worked hard to engage with Strathclyde’s communities to keep them safe, and considers that an SNP administration investing in 1,000 extra police officers on Scotland’s streets since 2007, some 470 of whom are in Strathclyde, was an excellent decision that has been proven to be correct.
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the news that violent crime in Strathclyde has fallen by 33% over the last four years; notes the statistics that show that murder rates have also been reduced by 16% while the number of attempted murders fell by 42%; commends officers at Strathclyde Police, who it considers have worked hard to engage with Strathclyde’s communities to keep them safe, and considers that an SNP administration investing in 1,000 extra police officers on Scotland’s streets since 2007, some 470 of whom are in Strathclyde, was an excellent decision that has been proven to be correct.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Willie Coffey, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Margaret Burgess, Mark McDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald
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That the Parliament notes the recent rally that was held in Edinburgh by members of the Sikh community from Shettleston and across Scotland to express their opposition to the reintroduction of the death penalty in India; understands that, as a result of the Indian Government’s decision, a death sentence has been imposed on Balwant Singh Rajoana, who has been in prison since 2007, when he was sentenced to 17 years; understands, however, that, following a mercy petition to the President of India, the death sentence on Balwant Singh Rajoana has been postponed; notes the calls for the Indian Government not to proceed with the death penalty for Balwant Singh Rajoana or any other prisoners, and believes that capital punishment is fundamentally wrong and has no place in the twenty-first century.
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That the Parliament notes the recent rally that was held in Edinburgh by members of the Sikh community from Shettleston and across Scotland to express their opposition to the reintroduction of the death penalty in India; understands that, as a result of the Indian Government’s decision, a death sentence has been imposed on Balwant Singh Rajoana, who has been in prison since 2007, when he was sentenced to 17 years; understands, however, that, following a mercy petition to the President of India, the death sentence on Balwant Singh Rajoana has been postponed; notes the calls for the Indian Government not to proceed with the death penalty for Balwant Singh Rajoana or any other prisoners, and believes that capital punishment is fundamentally wrong and has no place in the twenty-first century.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Margaret Burgess, Drew Smith, Jim Eadie, Siobhan McMahon, Jenny Marra, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Alison McInnes, Margaret McDougall, Kezia Dugdale, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Malcolm Chisholm, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament notes that 15 April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic, considered to be one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history, which is believed to have resulted in the deaths of 1,514 people; understands that John Harper, a Baptist pastor from Houston, Renfrewshire, who was en route to preach in Chicago, died trying to help others on the ship; considers that memories of Mr Harper live on at what is now the Harper Memorial Baptist Church, but was originally the Paisley Road Baptist Church, where he became the pastor in 1897; notes that the church will host a Titanic Weekend event to mark the anniversary, and remembers with sadness all of those who lost family and friends in this tragic moment in history.
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That the Parliament notes that 15 April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic, considered to be one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history, which is believed to have resulted in the deaths of 1,514 people; understands that John Harper, a Baptist pastor from Houston, Renfrewshire, who was en route to preach in Chicago, died trying to help others on the ship; considers that memories of Mr Harper live on at what is now the Harper Memorial Baptist Church, but was originally the Paisley Road Baptist Church, where he became the pastor in 1897; notes that the church will host a Titanic Weekend event to mark the anniversary, and remembers with sadness all of those who lost family and friends in this tragic moment in history.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Roderick Campbell, Murdo Fraser, Malcolm Chisholm, Bill Kidd, Dave Thompson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the news that the International Paralympic Committee has chosen Glasgow to host the 2015 European Swimming Championships; understands that more than 500 swimmers from over 40 countries are expected to compete at the championships, which will be held at the new Tollcross International Aquatic Centre in Glasgow’s east end; notes that this is the same pool in which the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games swimming competitions are due to be held; understands that the venue is undergoing a £13.7 million upgrade, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2013; believes that this will be a significant boost to the local economy and community in Glasgow’s east end, and wishes all participants well as they train for 2015.
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the news that the International Paralympic Committee has chosen Glasgow to host the 2015 European Swimming Championships; understands that more than 500 swimmers from over 40 countries are expected to compete at the championships, which will be held at the new Tollcross International Aquatic Centre in Glasgow’s east end; notes that this is the same pool in which the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games swimming competitions are due to be held; understands that the venue is undergoing a £13.7 million upgrade, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2013; believes that this will be a significant boost to the local economy and community in Glasgow’s east end, and wishes all participants well as they train for 2015.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Joe FitzPatrick, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament is disappointed with Glasgow City Council’s response to major road closures, especially in what it considers the council’s lack of information and communication with members of the public, local businesses and elected members; understands that, previously, Sauchiehall Street was closed for a considerable period and now London Road, a strategically important route through Glasgow Shettleston, has been closed since 13 January 2012 due to a dangerous building; notes the frustration of local people in Bridgeton who have been made homeless and had their businesses closed; further notes the disruption to transport, and considers that there is confusion over revised bus routes and for drivers from outwith the area.
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That the Parliament is disappointed with Glasgow City Council’s response to major road closures, especially in what it considers the council’s lack of information and communication with members of the public, local businesses and elected members; understands that, previously, Sauchiehall Street was closed for a considerable period and now London Road, a strategically important route through Glasgow Shettleston, has been closed since 13 January 2012 due to a dangerous building; notes the frustration of local people in Bridgeton who have been made homeless and had their businesses closed; further notes the disruption to transport, and considers that there is confusion over revised bus routes and for drivers from outwith the area.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald
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That the Parliament notes the enactment of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, which came into force on 1 March 2012; notes the significant amount of political debate that surrounded the passing of this legislation; further notes that two men were recently arrested by British Transport Police for “chanting and singing songs of a racially derogative nature” following the Ayr United versus Hibernian Scottish Cup match; understands that the fans involved were not connected to the Old Firm; considers that this legislation was introduced to tackle offensive behaviour throughout all of Scottish football, and believes that these recent convictions show that the legislation is robust and is allowing the police more power to tackle offensive behaviour at football.
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That the Parliament notes the enactment of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, which came into force on 1 March 2012; notes the significant amount of political debate that surrounded the passing of this legislation; further notes that two men were recently arrested by British Transport Police for “chanting and singing songs of a racially derogative nature” following the Ayr United versus Hibernian Scottish Cup match; understands that the fans involved were not connected to the Old Firm; considers that this legislation was introduced to tackle offensive behaviour throughout all of Scottish football, and believes that these recent convictions show that the legislation is robust and is allowing the police more power to tackle offensive behaviour at football.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Bill Walker, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram
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That the Parliament notes the headline story in The Herald newspaper of 1 March 2012 regarding Scotland’s ageing population and using figures from the National Records of Scotland; regrets what it considers to be the negative phraseology used in the report such as “demographic time bomb” and “increased burden”; considers that older people are inherently a good thing for Scotland; is delighted that, after years of concern about Scottish life expectancy being so short, more people are living longer; considers that Scots of all ages have much to contribute to society and that, in particular, older people can be a source of wisdom and support for their immediate families and the wider community; hopes that life expectancy in Scotland can continue to be improved, and looks forward to the opportunities afforded to Scotland by this rising trend in population.
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That the Parliament notes the headline story in The Herald newspaper of 1 March 2012 regarding Scotland’s ageing population and using figures from the National Records of Scotland; regrets what it considers to be the negative phraseology used in the report such as “demographic time bomb” and “increased burden”; considers that older people are inherently a good thing for Scotland; is delighted that, after years of concern about Scottish life expectancy being so short, more people are living longer; considers that Scots of all ages have much to contribute to society and that, in particular, older people can be a source of wisdom and support for their immediate families and the wider community; hopes that life expectancy in Scotland can continue to be improved, and looks forward to the opportunities afforded to Scotland by this rising trend in population.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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