That the Health and Sport Committee recommends that the Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Dalgety Bay) (Scotland) Order 2012 be approved.
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That the Health and Sport Committee recommends that the Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Dalgety Bay) (Scotland) Order 2012 be approved.
Supported by: Nicola Sturgeon
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22/05/2012
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That the Parliament reaffirms its continuing commitment to eradicating all forms of violence against women; notes the Scottish Government's increased emphasis on prevention and early intervention to tackle this issue; celebrates Scottish Women's Aid's tireless campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse and congratulates the organisation on its 35th anniversary; welcomes the Forced Marriage etc. (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 and the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011 and the increased protection that these pieces of legislation provide for victims, and acknowledges the dedication, effort and creativity demonstrated by all the agencies working to address violence against women in Scotland.
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That the Parliament reaffirms its continuing commitment to eradicating all forms of violence against women; notes the Scottish Government's increased emphasis on prevention and early intervention to tackle this issue; celebrates Scottish Women's Aid's tireless campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse and congratulates the organisation on its 35th anniversary; welcomes the Forced Marriage etc. (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 and the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011 and the increased protection that these pieces of legislation provide for victims, and acknowledges the dedication, effort and creativity demonstrated by all the agencies working to address violence against women in Scotland.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/12/2011
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That the Parliament acknowledges the commitment and support provided by Scotland’s estimated 650,000 carers and 100,000 young carers; recognises the benefits to families, local communities, Scottish society and the economy that the important caring role brings; agrees that sustaining carers in their caring role results in positive outcomes for carers, the cared-for person and that it helps to shift the balance of care from institutional settings to the home; welcomes the progress that is being made with implementation of the Carers and Young Carers Strategy for Scotland 2010 - 2015, Caring Together and Getting it Right for Young Carers, and welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to ensure that from 2012-13 onwards, at least 20% of the Change Fund spend for older people’s services will be dedicated to supporting carers to continue to care for older people.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the commitment and support provided by Scotland’s estimated 650,000 carers and 100,000 young carers; recognises the benefits to families, local communities, Scottish society and the economy that the important caring role brings; agrees that sustaining carers in their caring role results in positive outcomes for carers, the cared-for person and that it helps to shift the balance of care from institutional settings to the home; welcomes the progress that is being made with implementation of the Carers and Young Carers Strategy for Scotland 2010 - 2015, Caring Together and Getting it Right for Young Carers, and welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to ensure that from 2012-13 onwards, at least 20% of the Change Fund spend for older people’s services will be dedicated to supporting carers to continue to care for older people.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23/11/2011
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of rehabilitation and re-ablement in supporting the health and social wellbeing of the growing older population, people with long-term conditions and those trying to remain in or return to work after illness or injury; further notes that rehabilitation and re-ablement are key to supporting self-management and enabling individuals to live productive and meaningful lives in their own homes and communities, and recognises the importance of this approach in underpinning the reshaping of community services as well as the future sustainability and affordability of health and social care provision.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of rehabilitation and re-ablement in supporting the health and social wellbeing of the growing older population, people with long-term conditions and those trying to remain in or return to work after illness or injury; further notes that rehabilitation and re-ablement are key to supporting self-management and enabling individuals to live productive and meaningful lives in their own homes and communities, and recognises the importance of this approach in underpinning the reshaping of community services as well as the future sustainability and affordability of health and social care provision.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 09/11/2011
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That the Parliament recognises the significant progress that has been made in mental health services, mental health improvement and mental health law in Scotland, but notes that there is still work to be done and in that regard welcomes the publication by the Scottish Government of a consultation document on a new mental health strategy for Scotland that builds on previous and continuing work and establishes the priorities and actions for the next four years in support of a healthier and fairer Scotland.
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That the Parliament recognises the significant progress that has been made in mental health services, mental health improvement and mental health law in Scotland, but notes that there is still work to be done and in that regard welcomes the publication by the Scottish Government of a consultation document on a new mental health strategy for Scotland that builds on previous and continuing work and establishes the priorities and actions for the next four years in support of a healthier and fairer Scotland.
Supported by: Nicola Sturgeon
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/09/2011
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That the Health and Sport Committee recommends that the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Modifications) (No.2) Order 2011 [draft] be approved.
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That the Health and Sport Committee recommends that the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Modifications) (No.2) Order 2011 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Nicola Sturgeon
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament calls on the UK Government to treat mountain rescue teams fairly and refund or remove VAT from mountain rescue services, which is estimated to cost teams in Scotland between £150,000 and £200,000 per year; notes that, on 4 May 2010, two days before the UK election, Danny Alexander said that, as part of the debt owed to mountain rescue teams, they should be refunded their VAT; believes that the UK Government owes mountain rescue teams more than a debt, it owes them hundreds of thousands of pounds in VAT, and calls on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, to deliver for Scotland’s mountain rescue teams and provide them with a VAT refund.
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That the Parliament calls on the UK Government to treat mountain rescue teams fairly and refund or remove VAT from mountain rescue services, which is estimated to cost teams in Scotland between £150,000 and £200,000 per year; notes that, on 4 May 2010, two days before the UK election, Danny Alexander said that, as part of the debt owed to mountain rescue teams, they should be refunded their VAT; believes that the UK Government owes mountain rescue teams more than a debt, it owes them hundreds of thousands of pounds in VAT, and calls on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, to deliver for Scotland’s mountain rescue teams and provide them with a VAT refund.
Supported by: Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Gil Paterson, Brian Adam, Hugh Henry, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Robin Harper, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Maxwell, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Joe FitzPatrick
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2011
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That the Parliament considers that there is widespread dissatisfaction among residents in the Denny and Dunipace area regarding the planned Denny town centre regeneration; believes that Denny town centre is in desperate need of regeneration, and would welcome regeneration plans that carry widespread support in the local community.
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That the Parliament considers that there is widespread dissatisfaction among residents in the Denny and Dunipace area regarding the planned Denny town centre regeneration; believes that Denny town centre is in desperate need of regeneration, and would welcome regeneration plans that carry widespread support in the local community.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Joe FitzPatrick, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Stewart Stevenson, Hugh O'Donnell, Gil Paterson, Linda Fabiani, Sandra White
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/03/2011
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That the Parliament notes the creation of the £4.4 million Scottish Green Bus Fund established by the Scottish Government; considers that this will contribute to Scotland’s world-leading climate change targets through the manufacture of low-carbon buses, and also notes that 46 of the 50 buses will be built by Alexander Dennis Ltd based in Camelon, which will be of economic benefit to the Falkirk area.
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That the Parliament notes the creation of the £4.4 million Scottish Green Bus Fund established by the Scottish Government; considers that this will contribute to Scotland’s world-leading climate change targets through the manufacture of low-carbon buses, and also notes that 46 of the 50 buses will be built by Alexander Dennis Ltd based in Camelon, which will be of economic benefit to the Falkirk area.
Supported by: Sandra White, Linda Fabiani, Cathy Peattie, Gil Paterson, Brian Adam, Maureen Watt, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Ian McKee, Alasdair Allan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Jamie Hepburn, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Joe FitzPatrick
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2011
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That the Parliament considers that there is widespread dissatisfaction among residents in the Denny and Dunipace arearegarding the planned Denny Town Centre Regeneration; believes that Denny town centre is in desperate need of regeneration, andwould welcome regeneration plans that carry widespread support in the local community.
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That the Parliament considers that there is widespread dissatisfaction among residents in the Denny and Dunipace arearegarding the planned Denny Town Centre Regeneration; believes that Denny town centre is in desperate need of regeneration, andwould welcome regeneration plans that carry widespread support in the local community.
Supported by: Aileen Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance
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