Siobhan McMahon MSP

That the Parliament congratulates Laurieston School and Nursery in Falkirk on its recent inspection by Education Scotland; believes that the inspection report is recognition of the high quality of education that is provided; notes that the report considers that child emotional development is well catered for at the school, which empowers the children to be self-confident and enthusiastic; understands that the report praises the relationship that the school has nurtured with outside groups, such as cricket and football clubs, to enhance children’s understanding of the importance of physical activity; understands that the head teacher, Linda McAlpine, is praised for her understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement in her short time in the role; further recognises the contribution made by the Parent Teacher Association and praises the chairperson, Amanda Gray, and the members for their involvement in the school, and looks forward to the future achievements of the school made possible by the contribution of parents, pupils and staff.

That the Parliament congratulates Laurieston School and Nursery in Falkirk on its recent inspection by Education Scotland; believes that the inspection report is recognition of the high quality of education that is provided; notes that the report considers that child emotional development is well catered for at the school, which empowers the children to be self-confident and enthusiastic; understands that the report praises the relationship that the school has nurtured with outside groups, such as cricket and football clubs, to enhance children’s understanding of the importance of physical activity; understands that the head teacher, Linda McAlpine, is praised for her understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement in her short time in the role; further recognises the contribution made by the Parent Teacher Association and praises the chairperson, Amanda Gray, and the members for their involvement in the school, and looks forward to the future achievements of the school made possible by the contribution of parents, pupils and staff.

That the Parliament congratulates the members of the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership representing Scotland in the Auld Enemies Cup, which takes place between 13 and 16 June 2013; understands that the team will consist of a range of disabled people from all walks of life; considers that being selected for this prestigious tournament is an impressive achievement and recognises the benefits for disabled people of participating in sports; congratulates the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership on helping to open up golf to disabled people by organising free first-swing clinics throughout the year offering lessons and practice time; understands that the group currently has over 160 active members of all ages, highlighting the dedication and determination of those involved, and wishes both Team Scotland and Team England every success in the cup.

That the Parliament congratulates the members of the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership representing Scotland in the Auld Enemies Cup, which takes place between 13 and 16 June 2013; understands that the team will consist of a range of disabled people from all walks of life; considers that being selected for this prestigious tournament is an impressive achievement and recognises the benefits for disabled people of participating in sports; congratulates the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership on helping to open up golf to disabled people by organising free first-swing clinics throughout the year offering lessons and practice time; understands that the group currently has over 160 active members of all ages, highlighting the dedication and determination of those involved, and wishes both Team Scotland and Team England every success in the cup.

That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new Asda store in Larkhall, which, it understands, will create up to 160 full- and part-time jobs in the area; believes that, with around one third of the company's staff in Scotland aged from 16 to 24, Asda is helping to provide young people with a first step on to the employment ladder; understands that Asda hires on the basis of attitude and develops skills through its training, which provides a route out of unemployment for many people struggling to access the jobs market; further understands that the company accounts for around 8% of all retail jobs in Scotland and employs over 3,000 staff across Central Scotland, and congratulates all of those involved in bringing much-needed full- and part-time jobs to the South Lanarkshire area.

That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new Asda store in Larkhall, which, it understands, will create up to 160 full- and part-time jobs in the area; believes that, with around one third of the company's staff in Scotland aged from 16 to 24, Asda is helping to provide young people with a first step on to the employment ladder; understands that Asda hires on the basis of attitude and develops skills through its training, which provides a route out of unemployment for many people struggling to access the jobs market; further understands that the company accounts for around 8% of all retail jobs in Scotland and employs over 3,000 staff across Central Scotland, and congratulates all of those involved in bringing much-needed full- and part-time jobs to the South Lanarkshire area.

That the Parliament congratulates the NHS Lanarkshire North East Unit Health Improvement Team on its Smear Amnesty campaign, which was highly commended at the 2012 Cervical Screening Awards run by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust; considers that this award is fitting recognition of the Smear Amnesty campaign, which judges described as an innovative project showing positive work among different communities; understands that the Smear Amnesty campaign targeted individual non-attenders and worked with key organisations in the community to run education sessions on the benefits of screening; understands that Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, which launched the Cervical Screening Awards in 2010 during Cervical Screening week, is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting women affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities; further understands that around three women in the UK die each day from cervical cancer, and that over 300,000 women a year are told that they may have a cervical abnormality requiring treatment; believes that the NHS Cervical Screening Programme saves an estimated 5,000 lives every year, and welcomes the announcement by NHS Lanarkshire that it plans to extend the Smear Amnesty campaign across the whole of Lanarkshire.

That the Parliament congratulates the NHS Lanarkshire North East Unit Health Improvement Team on its Smear Amnesty campaign, which was highly commended at the 2012 Cervical Screening Awards run by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust; considers that this award is fitting recognition of the Smear Amnesty campaign, which judges described as an innovative project showing positive work among different communities; understands that the Smear Amnesty campaign targeted individual non-attenders and worked with key organisations in the community to run education sessions on the benefits of screening; understands that Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, which launched the Cervical Screening Awards in 2010 during Cervical Screening week, is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting women affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities; further understands that around three women in the UK die each day from cervical cancer, and that over 300,000 women a year are told that they may have a cervical abnormality requiring treatment; believes that the NHS Cervical Screening Programme saves an estimated 5,000 lives every year, and welcomes the announcement by NHS Lanarkshire that it plans to extend the Smear Amnesty campaign across the whole of Lanarkshire.

That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Airdrie-based company, Inver House Distillers, is supporting an initiative by the Children’s Safety Education Foundation to provide healthy lifestyle information booklets to schools in North Lanarkshire; notes that the initiative is aimed at children aged between 7 and 11 and highlights the dangers of substance abuse and the impact that it can have on a person's life;  further notes that participating schools include Chapelhall and St Timothy’s primaries in Airdrie and St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge; understands that this is the first year that Inver House Distillers has supported the initiative throughout Scotland and that there are plans to extend the scheme to other areas in the vicinity of Inver House distilleries; considers that this initiative will play a valuable role in increasing awareness among young people of the dangers of alcohol, smoking and substance abuse, and hopes that other manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic drinks will support similar schemes across Scotland.

That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Airdrie-based company, Inver House Distillers, is supporting an initiative by the Children’s Safety Education Foundation to provide healthy lifestyle information booklets to schools in North Lanarkshire; notes that the initiative is aimed at children aged between 7 and 11 and highlights the dangers of substance abuse and the impact that it can have on a person's life;  further notes that participating schools include Chapelhall and St Timothy’s primaries in Airdrie and St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge; understands that this is the first year that Inver House Distillers has supported the initiative throughout Scotland and that there are plans to extend the scheme to other areas in the vicinity of Inver House distilleries; considers that this initiative will play a valuable role in increasing awareness among young people of the dangers of alcohol, smoking and substance abuse, and hopes that other manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic drinks will support similar schemes across Scotland.

To ask the Scottish Government what plans there are to establish a lipid clinic in the NHS Lanarkshire area.

To ask the Scottish Government what plans there are to establish a lipid clinic in the NHS Lanarkshire area.

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) full- and (b) part-time bank nurses have been employed by NHS Lanarkshire in each year since 2007.

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) full- and (b) part-time bank nurses have been employed by NHS Lanarkshire in each year since 2007.

To ask the Scottish Government what organisations have received funding from (a) the Malawi Development Fund and (b) the Malawi Development Programme in each year since 2007.

To ask the Scottish Government what organisations have received funding from (a) the Malawi Development Fund and (b) the Malawi Development Programme in each year since 2007.

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) domestic cleaning staff and (b) outside cleaning contractors have been employed by NHS Lanarkshire in each year since 2007.

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) domestic cleaning staff and (b) outside cleaning contractors have been employed by NHS Lanarkshire in each year since 2007.

To ask the Scottish Government whether the activities of the Football Co-ordination Unit Scotland are limited to (a) football stadia or (b) locations in close proximity to football stadia.

To ask the Scottish Government whether the activities of the Football Co-ordination Unit Scotland are limited to (a) football stadia or (b) locations in close proximity to football stadia.