As an amendment to motion S4M-06643 in the name of Alasdair Allan (Supporting a Science Nation, Celebrating Scotland’s Public Science Engagement Initiatives), insert at end ", and believes that the full benefits of such initiatives can only be achieved if there is a stronger and more diverse science qualifications network to meet the academic needs of pupils and students."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-06643 in the name of Alasdair Allan (Supporting a Science Nation, Celebrating Scotland’s Public Science Engagement Initiatives), insert at end ", and believes that the full benefits of such initiatives can only be achieved if there is a stronger and more diverse science qualifications network to meet the academic needs of pupils and students."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05934 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Scotland – the Best Place to Grow Up), insert at end ", and agrees that one of the best ways to ensure that there is the earliest identification of problems is the introduction of a universal health visitor system, particularly for children aged from 0 to 2."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05934 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Scotland – the Best Place to Grow Up), insert at end ", and agrees that one of the best ways to ensure that there is the earliest identification of problems is the introduction of a universal health visitor system, particularly for children aged from 0 to 2."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/03/2013
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05652 in the name of Michael Russell (Tuition Fees) leave out from "access" to end and insert "the current Scottish Government policy on tuition fees is discriminatory and threatens to undermine the admissions policies of Scotland's universities and further believes that, instead, a modest contribution by graduates toward the cost of higher education should be introduced in Scotland to provide the additional flow of income that is consistent with the future ability of Scotland's universities to maintain and enhance their academic excellence and international standing and the need for a level playing field for all students in order to provide significant additional funds for bursary support for those from less well-off backgrounds."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05652 in the name of Michael Russell (Tuition Fees) leave out from "access" to end and insert "the current Scottish Government policy on tuition fees is discriminatory and threatens to undermine the admissions policies of Scotland's universities and further believes that, instead, a modest contribution by graduates toward the cost of higher education should be introduced in Scotland to provide the additional flow of income that is consistent with the future ability of Scotland's universities to maintain and enhance their academic excellence and international standing and the need for a level playing field for all students in order to provide significant additional funds for bursary support for those from less well-off backgrounds."
Supported by: Murdo Fraser
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19/02/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the UK Government that Perth and Aberdeen have been named as two of the 12 UK cities that it hopes will benefit from the expansion of ultrafast broadband following their successful bids to the £50 million super-connected city broadband fund; congratulates all those involved in taking forward the bids; understands that the UK Government's plan is being developed to ensure that cities capitalise on the national priority to develop ultrafast broadband provision with the objectives to secure investment in digital infrastructure and support rapid economic growth and wider digital participation, and notes that the UK Government has set targets that 90% of homes and businesses should have access to superfast broadband and that the UK should have the fastest broadband network of any major European country by 2015.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the UK Government that Perth and Aberdeen have been named as two of the 12 UK cities that it hopes will benefit from the expansion of ultrafast broadband following their successful bids to the £50 million super-connected city broadband fund; congratulates all those involved in taking forward the bids; understands that the UK Government's plan is being developed to ensure that cities capitalise on the national priority to develop ultrafast broadband provision with the objectives to secure investment in digital infrastructure and support rapid economic growth and wider digital participation, and notes that the UK Government has set targets that 90% of homes and businesses should have access to superfast broadband and that the UK should have the fastest broadband network of any major European country by 2015.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Ruth Davidson, Jamie McGrigor, Brian Adam, Murdo Fraser, John Lamont, Alex Johnstone, Jackson Carlaw, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Margaret Mitchell
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05109 in the name of Angela Constance (The Modernisation of Scotland’s Career Services), insert at end “, and recommends that the most significant progress is likely to be made if there is more personalised careers guidance available to all pupils in the early years of secondary school that is in line with the main principles of the curriculum for excellence and actively involves other partners such as local businesses, colleges and universities.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05109 in the name of Angela Constance (The Modernisation of Scotland’s Career Services), insert at end “, and recommends that the most significant progress is likely to be made if there is more personalised careers guidance available to all pupils in the early years of secondary school that is in line with the main principles of the curriculum for excellence and actively involves other partners such as local businesses, colleges and universities.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/12/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Hospital Radio Perth, on its 25th anniversary; understands that the charity has been visiting patients and broadcasting to Perth Royal Infirmary 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and has won many awards for this important service, including what it considers the prestigious UK Station Of The Year trophy a record four times; notes that November 2012 sees the 60th anniversary of record charts in the UK, which commenced on 14 November 1952; celebrates this landmark and also Hospital Radio Perth chairman John Watson MBE's 30th year as a hospital radio volunteer; understands that John is to present a special marathon broadcast from 7.52pm on 17 November to 8.12pm on 18 November 2012 and that the 24 hour 20 minute broadcast will have a particular theme each hour; congratulates all those involved in broadcasting and fundraising over the years, and wishes Hospital Radio Perth all the best in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Hospital Radio Perth, on its 25th anniversary; understands that the charity has been visiting patients and broadcasting to Perth Royal Infirmary 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and has won many awards for this important service, including what it considers the prestigious UK Station Of The Year trophy a record four times; notes that November 2012 sees the 60th anniversary of record charts in the UK, which commenced on 14 November 1952; celebrates this landmark and also Hospital Radio Perth chairman John Watson MBE's 30th year as a hospital radio volunteer; understands that John is to present a special marathon broadcast from 7.52pm on 17 November to 8.12pm on 18 November 2012 and that the 24 hour 20 minute broadcast will have a particular theme each hour; congratulates all those involved in broadcasting and fundraising over the years, and wishes Hospital Radio Perth all the best in the future.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Bruce Crawford, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Jamie McGrigor, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, John Lamont, Jackson Carlaw, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Mike MacKenzie, Hugh Henry, David Torrance, Mary Scanlon, Gavin Brown, Richard Lyle, Patricia Ferguson, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Simpson, Murdo Fraser, John Park, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, Gordon MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 29/01/2013
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That the Parliament recognises the significant economic and social benefits of extending further education opportunities to a wider cross-section of society; applauds the initiatives of Scotland’s colleges to put in place policies that will widen access at the same time as raising academic achievement; deplores the fact that these initiatives are being heavily compromised by the Scottish Government’s extensive cuts to college budgets, and calls on the Scottish Government to refocus its budget priorities to redress this situation at a time when youth unemployment in Scotland is at a particularly high level.
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That the Parliament recognises the significant economic and social benefits of extending further education opportunities to a wider cross-section of society; applauds the initiatives of Scotland’s colleges to put in place policies that will widen access at the same time as raising academic achievement; deplores the fact that these initiatives are being heavily compromised by the Scottish Government’s extensive cuts to college budgets, and calls on the Scottish Government to refocus its budget priorities to redress this situation at a time when youth unemployment in Scotland is at a particularly high level.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/11/2012
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates Andy Murray on winning the 2012 US Open; understands that Andy won his first tennis "grand slam" after a thrilling five-set match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic; notes that Andy has become the first Scot to win a grand slam in the modern era and the first British man to win such a title since 1936; further notes what it sees as the pride in Andy's home town of Dunblane and across Scotland on his realising this achievement, and believes that Andy's win can help inspire young people across Scotland and develop the next generation of young sportsmen and women.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates Andy Murray on winning the 2012 US Open; understands that Andy won his first tennis "grand slam" after a thrilling five-set match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic; notes that Andy has become the first Scot to win a grand slam in the modern era and the first British man to win such a title since 1936; further notes what it sees as the pride in Andy's home town of Dunblane and across Scotland on his realising this achievement, and believes that Andy's win can help inspire young people across Scotland and develop the next generation of young sportsmen and women.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie, Murdo Fraser, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Richard Simpson, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Adam, Kevin Stewart, Bob Doris, Jim Hume, Claire Baker, Kenneth Gibson, James Kelly, Liam McArthur, Mary Scanlon, Duncan McNeil, John Mason, Alex Johnstone, Jamie McGrigor, John Lamont, David Stewart, Ruth Davidson, Graeme Pearson, Gavin Brown, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Dave Thompson, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Jackson Carlaw, Rhoda Grant, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Maxwell, Sandra White, Siobhan McMahon
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish branches of Chernobyl Children’s Life Line on what it sees as their work in helping children and families in Belarus affected by the legacy of the nuclear power station disaster in 1986; understands that, since 1992, the charity has brought over 52,000 children to the UK to stay with host families and enjoy a month’s recuperative health break; believes that the charity, which has 16 branches across Scotland, including the original branch in Perth, has built many important links to communities ravaged by the disaster and developed close ties between east European and Scottish communities; understands that spending a month away from the constant contamination in Belarus is thought to help boost a child’s immune system by up to 80% and extend life expectancy by several years; warmly congratulates all of the host families that have provided accommodation and the kind generosity shown by the many sponsors, and wishes Chernobyl Children’s Life Line well in taking forward its aims and helping many more children in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish branches of Chernobyl Children’s Life Line on what it sees as their work in helping children and families in Belarus affected by the legacy of the nuclear power station disaster in 1986; understands that, since 1992, the charity has brought over 52,000 children to the UK to stay with host families and enjoy a month’s recuperative health break; believes that the charity, which has 16 branches across Scotland, including the original branch in Perth, has built many important links to communities ravaged by the disaster and developed close ties between east European and Scottish communities; understands that spending a month away from the constant contamination in Belarus is thought to help boost a child’s immune system by up to 80% and extend life expectancy by several years; warmly congratulates all of the host families that have provided accommodation and the kind generosity shown by the many sponsors, and wishes Chernobyl Children’s Life Line well in taking forward its aims and helping many more children in the future.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Jim Hume, Gavin Brown, Murdo Fraser, Liam McArthur, Chic Brodie, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Dave Thompson, Mary Scanlon, Annabelle Ewing, Alex Fergusson, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie McGrigor, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, John Lamont, Hugh Henry, Dennis Robertson, Jim Eadie, Christina McKelvie, Neil Bibby, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Simpson, Stewart Maxwell, Linda Fabiani
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament pays tribute to what it sees as the outstanding work carried out by Scotland’s 28 mountain rescue teams including Tayside Mountain Rescue, which it considers gives selflessly of its time to assist others; notes that Scotland’s mountain rescue volunteers went out over 500 times in 2011 to seek and rescue those in need of assistance, frequently in difficult mountainous terrain, poor weather conditions and often at night; recognises the pressure on what are largely voluntary funds and the new challenges facing Scotland’s mountain rescue teams in the face of public sector reform to emergency services, and would welcome a general public in Scotland that is educated about the responsibilities that it has to be well equipped and well prepared when heading to the hills.
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That the Parliament pays tribute to what it sees as the outstanding work carried out by Scotland’s 28 mountain rescue teams including Tayside Mountain Rescue, which it considers gives selflessly of its time to assist others; notes that Scotland’s mountain rescue volunteers went out over 500 times in 2011 to seek and rescue those in need of assistance, frequently in difficult mountainous terrain, poor weather conditions and often at night; recognises the pressure on what are largely voluntary funds and the new challenges facing Scotland’s mountain rescue teams in the face of public sector reform to emergency services, and would welcome a general public in Scotland that is educated about the responsibilities that it has to be well equipped and well prepared when heading to the hills.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Dave Thompson, Alex Fergusson, Patricia Ferguson, Bill Walker, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Murdo Fraser, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie McGrigor, Sandra White, Elaine Murray, Ruth Davidson, Margaret Mitchell, Margaret McCulloch, Jim Hume, John Lamont, John Wilson, Nanette Milne, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Neil Bibby, Margaret Burgess, Fiona McLeod, Hugh Henry, Mark McDonald, Mary Scanlon, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Richard Simpson, Anne McTaggart, Joe FitzPatrick, Kezia Dugdale, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Aileen McLeod, Clare Adamson, John Finnie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13/06/2012
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