As an amendment to motion S4M-06582 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Electricity Market Reform), insert at end ", and welcomes the proposals from Ofgem on tariff reform for energy consumers, which will provide better transparency and help reduce bills."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-06582 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Electricity Market Reform), insert at end ", and welcomes the proposals from Ofgem on tariff reform for energy consumers, which will provide better transparency and help reduce bills."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/05/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the strength of Scotland's energy sector; acknowledges the vibrancy of the oil and gas industry, which is underpinned by a favourable UK tax regime; recognises the potential of offshore renewables; welcomes the recent decision by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to shortlist the Peterhead Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project to progress to the next stage of the UK Government’s CCS commercialisation competition funding, with a final investment decision to be taken in 2015; appreciates concern from consumers and businesses regarding the rising cost of energy impacting on household budgets and economic growth; understands that the volume of onshore wind farm planning applications is causing concern for many across Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to end its fixation with onshore wind as an energy source to the exclusion of other more efficient technologies, and further urges it to develop a balanced energy policy, based on the principles of affordability, security of supply and increasing decarbonisation, which draws energy from a mix of sources.
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That the Parliament welcomes the strength of Scotland's energy sector; acknowledges the vibrancy of the oil and gas industry, which is underpinned by a favourable UK tax regime; recognises the potential of offshore renewables; welcomes the recent decision by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to shortlist the Peterhead Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project to progress to the next stage of the UK Government’s CCS commercialisation competition funding, with a final investment decision to be taken in 2015; appreciates concern from consumers and businesses regarding the rising cost of energy impacting on household budgets and economic growth; understands that the volume of onshore wind farm planning applications is causing concern for many across Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to end its fixation with onshore wind as an energy source to the exclusion of other more efficient technologies, and further urges it to develop a balanced energy policy, based on the principles of affordability, security of supply and increasing decarbonisation, which draws energy from a mix of sources.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/05/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the reopening of the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy; understands that the venue has been empty since 2004 and that Aberfeldy has been without a cinema since the early 1980s; recognises that residents of Aberfeldy face a 60-mile round trip to their nearest cinema; praises the efforts of what it considers the hardworking Friends of the Birks Cinema group, who have managed to raise £1.8 million since 2005 to facilitate its reopening; considers that, without the hard work of local volunteers, this project would never have been possible; considers that the state-of-the-art 100-seat digital 3D cinema with accompanying café bar will greatly boost the tourist appeal of the town as well as provide local residents with a great facility to watch the latest blockbusters, and wishes the venue and its staff every success in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the reopening of the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy; understands that the venue has been empty since 2004 and that Aberfeldy has been without a cinema since the early 1980s; recognises that residents of Aberfeldy face a 60-mile round trip to their nearest cinema; praises the efforts of what it considers the hardworking Friends of the Birks Cinema group, who have managed to raise £1.8 million since 2005 to facilitate its reopening; considers that, without the hard work of local volunteers, this project would never have been possible; considers that the state-of-the-art 100-seat digital 3D cinema with accompanying café bar will greatly boost the tourist appeal of the town as well as provide local residents with a great facility to watch the latest blockbusters, and wishes the venue and its staff every success in the future.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Anne McTaggart, John Lamont, Kevin Stewart, Roderick Campbell, Neil Findlay, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Mary Scanlon, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Annabel Goldie, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the result of the Falkland Islands referendum, in which 99.8% of islanders voted in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory; notes an electoral turnout of 90%, with 1,517 voting to retain the UK connection and only three voting against; hopes that the voice of the islanders is heard in Buenos Aires and across the world; considers that this vote reaffirms Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and its commitment to defending the right of the islanders to choose their own future; expects this result to strengthen further the bond between the people of the Falklands and the United Kingdom, and hopes that the right to self-determination is respected by authorities in Argentina.
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That the Parliament welcomes the result of the Falkland Islands referendum, in which 99.8% of islanders voted in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory; notes an electoral turnout of 90%, with 1,517 voting to retain the UK connection and only three voting against; hopes that the voice of the islanders is heard in Buenos Aires and across the world; considers that this vote reaffirms Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and its commitment to defending the right of the islanders to choose their own future; expects this result to strengthen further the bond between the people of the Falklands and the United Kingdom, and hopes that the right to self-determination is respected by authorities in Argentina.
Supported by: John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor, Mary Scanlon, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Patricia Ferguson, Margaret Mitchell, Anne McTaggart, Gavin Brown, Mike MacKenzie, Alex Johnstone, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Alex Fergusson, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes that the University of Stirling is holding a Japanese Week in association with the Consulate General of Japan and the Japan Society Scotland, beginning on 19 March 2013; further notes that this will include lectures, a calligraphy workshop with students from Atomi and Waseda Universities in Japan, dance performance and the famous tea ceremony; understands that one of the highlights is a symposium that will explore aspects of Japan's culture and the past, present and future connections between Scotland and Japan; further notes that 2013 marks the 400th anniversary of the start of diplomatic, trading, scientific and cultural relations between Britain and Japan in 1613; recalls the letter from Tokugawa Ieyasu to King James I in October 1613 that stated "Though separated by ten thousand leagues of clouds and waves, our territories are as it were close to each other"; wishes the University of Stirling every success for its Japanese Week, and looks forward to what it sees as the continued successful educational, trading and cultural links between Scotland and Japan.
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That the Parliament notes that the University of Stirling is holding a Japanese Week in association with the Consulate General of Japan and the Japan Society Scotland, beginning on 19 March 2013; further notes that this will include lectures, a calligraphy workshop with students from Atomi and Waseda Universities in Japan, dance performance and the famous tea ceremony; understands that one of the highlights is a symposium that will explore aspects of Japan's culture and the past, present and future connections between Scotland and Japan; further notes that 2013 marks the 400th anniversary of the start of diplomatic, trading, scientific and cultural relations between Britain and Japan in 1613; recalls the letter from Tokugawa Ieyasu to King James I in October 1613 that stated "Though separated by ten thousand leagues of clouds and waves, our territories are as it were close to each other"; wishes the University of Stirling every success for its Japanese Week, and looks forward to what it sees as the continued successful educational, trading and cultural links between Scotland and Japan.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jamie McGrigor, Hanzala Malik, Annabelle Ewing, Mike MacKenzie, Alex Johnstone, Jackie Baillie, Dennis Robertson, Mary Scanlon, Mark McDonald, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Dave Thompson, Sandra White, Stewart Maxwell, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes the 375th anniversary of the signing of the National Covenant, which aimed to affirm the right of the people to worship according to conscience and not king’s regulation; believes that the events that took place in Greyfriars Kirk on 28 February 1638 were of great significance; acknowledges what it sees as the bravery of the ordinary Scottish men and women who risked their lives in order to stand up for Scotland’s religious freedom; understands that, historically, it has been of considerable importance to the Scottish people that they have the freedom to exercise religious convictions without direction from the monarch or the state; notes what it sees as the continued importance of Greyfriars Kirk as a vital tourist destination in Edinburgh, and commends the work of the Greyfriars Kirkyard Trust and the other associations that continue to be active in sustaining the historical monuments to the covenanters.
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That the Parliament notes the 375th anniversary of the signing of the National Covenant, which aimed to affirm the right of the people to worship according to conscience and not king’s regulation; believes that the events that took place in Greyfriars Kirk on 28 February 1638 were of great significance; acknowledges what it sees as the bravery of the ordinary Scottish men and women who risked their lives in order to stand up for Scotland’s religious freedom; understands that, historically, it has been of considerable importance to the Scottish people that they have the freedom to exercise religious convictions without direction from the monarch or the state; notes what it sees as the continued importance of Greyfriars Kirk as a vital tourist destination in Edinburgh, and commends the work of the Greyfriars Kirkyard Trust and the other associations that continue to be active in sustaining the historical monuments to the covenanters.
Supported by: John Lamont, Jackson Carlaw, Anne McTaggart, Alex Johnstone, Hugh Henry, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Jamie McGrigor, Michael McMahon, Bill Walker, Colin Beattie, Helen Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Dave Thompson, Christine Grahame, Stewart Maxwell, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the line-up for the 2013 T in the Park festival; acknowledges the global reach of the event in attracting major stars of world music such as Mumford and Sons, Rihanna and The Killers; considers that the best in Scottish music will also appear, including The Proclaimers, The Fratellis, Twin Atlantic, The View, Frightened Rabbit, the soul singer, Emeli Sandé, and Deacon Blue; recognises the importance of T in the Park to Scotland’s international image as well as the festival’s importance to tourism, culture and the economy; understands that there is a massive demand for T in the Park tickets; believes that T in the Park is essential to Scotland’s music scene; recognises that the festival is the highlight of many music fans’ calendars, and understands that the event is worth over £40 million to the Scottish economy and £7 million to the local economy.
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That the Parliament welcomes the line-up for the 2013 T in the Park festival; acknowledges the global reach of the event in attracting major stars of world music such as Mumford and Sons, Rihanna and The Killers; considers that the best in Scottish music will also appear, including The Proclaimers, The Fratellis, Twin Atlantic, The View, Frightened Rabbit, the soul singer, Emeli Sandé, and Deacon Blue; recognises the importance of T in the Park to Scotland’s international image as well as the festival’s importance to tourism, culture and the economy; understands that there is a massive demand for T in the Park tickets; believes that T in the Park is essential to Scotland’s music scene; recognises that the festival is the highlight of many music fans’ calendars, and understands that the event is worth over £40 million to the Scottish economy and £7 million to the local economy.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Gavin Brown, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Bill Kidd, John Lamont, Mike MacKenzie, Jackson Carlaw, Neil Findlay, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Mary Scanlon, Jamie Hepburn, Graeme Dey, Bruce Crawford, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Roderick Campbell, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Anne McTaggart, Annabel Goldie, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Keir, Sandra White, Stewart Maxwell, Nigel Don
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes that 2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland; recognises the efforts of conservation charities and other organisations to save endangered species and wild land in Mid Scotland and Fife and across the country; understands that the indigenous red squirrel and the wildcat face a significant threat; believes that only 150 breeding pairs of wildcat are not in captivity; considers that habitat conservation coupled with breeding programmes could hold the key to saving endangered species; believes that there should be a network of grey squirrel trapping areas; notes the report, Public Perception Survey of Wildness in Scotland, which was published in July 2012 by Scottish Natural Heritage in association with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority; understands that the report claimed that 86% of people surveyed felt that further action was necessary to preserve wild land and that the most popular means by which this could be ensured was by introducing a specific wild land designation, and acknowledges calls for a concerted effort in 2013 to deliver a step change in conserving wild land and endangered species.
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That the Parliament notes that 2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland; recognises the efforts of conservation charities and other organisations to save endangered species and wild land in Mid Scotland and Fife and across the country; understands that the indigenous red squirrel and the wildcat face a significant threat; believes that only 150 breeding pairs of wildcat are not in captivity; considers that habitat conservation coupled with breeding programmes could hold the key to saving endangered species; believes that there should be a network of grey squirrel trapping areas; notes the report, Public Perception Survey of Wildness in Scotland, which was published in July 2012 by Scottish Natural Heritage in association with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority; understands that the report claimed that 86% of people surveyed felt that further action was necessary to preserve wild land and that the most popular means by which this could be ensured was by introducing a specific wild land designation, and acknowledges calls for a concerted effort in 2013 to deliver a step change in conserving wild land and endangered species.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Walker, John Lamont, John Wilson R, Nanette Milne, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Mary Scanlon, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Margaret Mitchell, Annabel Goldie, Margaret McDougall, Margo MacDonald, Bruce Crawford, Jamie McGrigor, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Willie Rennie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/03/2013
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations in the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee’s 7th Report, 2012 (Session 4): Report on the achievability of the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets (SP Paper 220).
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations in the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee’s 7th Report, 2012 (Session 4): Report on the achievability of the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets (SP Paper 220).
Supported by: Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21/02/2013
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That the Parliament encourages keen sports fans to get involved and volunteer at the next Ryder Cup tournament, which will be held at Gleneagles in 2014; understands that tournament organisers are looking for 1,800 volunteers to perform a variety of roles, which will include scoreboard carriers, buggy shuttle drivers and merchandise pavilion assistants; believes that these volunteers will play a vital role in ensuring the success of the tournament; considers that Gleneagles is the spiritual home of a tournament whose foundations were laid at the Perthshire course in 1921, and understands that the event, which hopes to attract 250,000 spectators to Perthshire, could be worth over £100 million pounds to Scotland's economy.
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That the Parliament encourages keen sports fans to get involved and volunteer at the next Ryder Cup tournament, which will be held at Gleneagles in 2014; understands that tournament organisers are looking for 1,800 volunteers to perform a variety of roles, which will include scoreboard carriers, buggy shuttle drivers and merchandise pavilion assistants; believes that these volunteers will play a vital role in ensuring the success of the tournament; considers that Gleneagles is the spiritual home of a tournament whose foundations were laid at the Perthshire course in 1921, and understands that the event, which hopes to attract 250,000 spectators to Perthshire, could be worth over £100 million pounds to Scotland's economy.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Liz Smith, Jean Urquhart, Jim Hume, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Duncan McNeil, David Torrance, David Stewart, Bill Walker, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Jamie McGrigor, Jackson Carlaw, Roderick Campbell, Nanette Milne, Alex Fergusson, Dave Thompson, Mary Scanlon, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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