That the Parliament understands that 2012 saw the 140,000th life saved by volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution; notes that the 140,000th rescue was carried out by the Fraserburgh lifeboat, the Willie and May Gall, and its crew; commends the crew for its efforts, which saw the successful rescue of a kitesurfer from Fraserburgh Bay; further notes that 9 February 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the 1953 Fraserburgh lifeboat disaster in which six crewmen died in conditions similar to those witnessed in the gales of a few weeks ago while escorting boats into Fraserburgh Harbour, and considers that coastal communities around Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland owe a huge debt to the volunteer crews of the RNLI who put to sea and often risk their lives that others may be saved.
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That the Parliament understands that 2012 saw the 140,000th life saved by volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution; notes that the 140,000th rescue was carried out by the Fraserburgh lifeboat, the Willie and May Gall, and its crew; commends the crew for its efforts, which saw the successful rescue of a kitesurfer from Fraserburgh Bay; further notes that 9 February 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the 1953 Fraserburgh lifeboat disaster in which six crewmen died in conditions similar to those witnessed in the gales of a few weeks ago while escorting boats into Fraserburgh Harbour, and considers that coastal communities around Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland owe a huge debt to the volunteer crews of the RNLI who put to sea and often risk their lives that others may be saved.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Jean Urquhart, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, John Wilson, Jackie Baillie, David Stewart, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Bob Doris, Chic Brodie, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Angus MacDonald, Aileen McLeod, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Colin Keir, Jackson Carlaw, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Jamie Hepburn, Alison McInnes, Bruce Crawford, Marco Biagi, Dave Thompson, Alison Johnstone, Kevin Stewart, Richard Simpson, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes that 23 January 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; welcomes what it sees as the progress made on implementing the provisions regarding the right to roam and the right to buy; congratulates the outdoor organisations, land managers and public bodies that work together to deliver what it considers Scotland's world-class land reform arrangements; notes that these arrangements are being examined by the Land Reform Review Group, and hopes that, for the benefit of all communities and visitors to Scotland, the Parliament will be able to play its part in any future improvements to the legislation.
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That the Parliament notes that 23 January 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; welcomes what it sees as the progress made on implementing the provisions regarding the right to roam and the right to buy; congratulates the outdoor organisations, land managers and public bodies that work together to deliver what it considers Scotland's world-class land reform arrangements; notes that these arrangements are being examined by the Land Reform Review Group, and hopes that, for the benefit of all communities and visitors to Scotland, the Parliament will be able to play its part in any future improvements to the legislation.
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Gordon MacDonald, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Bob Doris, Bill Walker, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, John Mason, Angus MacDonald, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Christine Grahame, Colin Keir, Chic Brodie, Willie Coffey, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Bruce Crawford, Marco Biagi, Jean Urquhart, Kevin Stewart, Fiona McLeod, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament notes that 2012 saw the 140,000th life saved by volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI); notes that this 140,000th rescue was carried out by the Fraserburgh lifeboat, Willie and May Gall, and her crew; commends the crew for its efforts, which saw the successful rescue of a kitesurfer from Fraserburgh Bay, and recognises the huge debt that it believes coastal communities around Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland owe to the volunteer crews of the RNLI who put to sea and often risk their lives so that others may be saved.
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That the Parliament notes that 2012 saw the 140,000th life saved by volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI); notes that this 140,000th rescue was carried out by the Fraserburgh lifeboat, Willie and May Gall, and her crew; commends the crew for its efforts, which saw the successful rescue of a kitesurfer from Fraserburgh Bay, and recognises the huge debt that it believes coastal communities around Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland owe to the volunteer crews of the RNLI who put to sea and often risk their lives so that others may be saved.
Supported by: John Finnie, Christine Grahame, Sandra White, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament adds its congratulations to Professor Higgs, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics, University of Edinburgh, on his award in the 2013 New Year Honours list and looks forward to further confirmation of the existence of the Higgs Boson named after him.
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That the Parliament adds its congratulations to Professor Higgs, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics, University of Edinburgh, on his award in the 2013 New Year Honours list and looks forward to further confirmation of the existence of the Higgs Boson named after him.
Supported by: John Finnie, Sandra White, Stewart Maxwell, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament commends the volunteers across Peterhead and Buchan for what it considers their outstanding contributions to The Gift Tree, which aims to collect and spread donations of toys, books, games, toiletries and food to families and older people facing hardship over the festive season; understands that, in 2011, the programme helped over 600 families in the area; notes that generous donations to The Gift Tree will continue to be gratefully received, and wishes volunteers in the north east the best for the festive season and the new year.
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That the Parliament commends the volunteers across Peterhead and Buchan for what it considers their outstanding contributions to The Gift Tree, which aims to collect and spread donations of toys, books, games, toiletries and food to families and older people facing hardship over the festive season; understands that, in 2011, the programme helped over 600 families in the area; notes that generous donations to The Gift Tree will continue to be gratefully received, and wishes volunteers in the north east the best for the festive season and the new year.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Nanette Milne, Angus MacDonald, Alex Johnstone, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Brian Adam, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Chic Brodie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Buckie Thistle FC on obtaining SFA National Club Licence status; understands that National Club Licence is an official endorsement of high quality facilities, safety and club governance; notes that this accreditation allows application to SFA cup competitions as well as being necessary for eligibility for SFA development grants and is therefore an important step in the development of an ambitious club; notes that Buckie Thistle FC is the most recent of a number of Highland League clubs to achieve the SFA National Club Licence, and wishes Buckie Thistle well for the remainder of the season and for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Buckie Thistle FC on obtaining SFA National Club Licence status; understands that National Club Licence is an official endorsement of high quality facilities, safety and club governance; notes that this accreditation allows application to SFA cup competitions as well as being necessary for eligibility for SFA development grants and is therefore an important step in the development of an ambitious club; notes that Buckie Thistle FC is the most recent of a number of Highland League clubs to achieve the SFA National Club Licence, and wishes Buckie Thistle well for the remainder of the season and for the future.
Supported by: Mary Scanlon, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, David Stewart, David Torrance, Hanzala Malik, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Dave Thompson, Mike MacKenzie, Brian Adam, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Rhoda Grant, Mark McDonald, George Adam
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Fraserburgh FC on winning the Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup on penalties at Victoria Park, Buckie; understands that the win over Formartine United came in dramatic fashion on a penalty shoot-out after Fraserburgh recovered from a 2-0 deficit to equalise and take the game to penalties, and also congratulates the players of Formartine United who, it believes, showed resolve, professionalism and ultimately great sportsmanship in their narrow loss in the final.
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That the Parliament congratulates Fraserburgh FC on winning the Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup on penalties at Victoria Park, Buckie; understands that the win over Formartine United came in dramatic fashion on a penalty shoot-out after Fraserburgh recovered from a 2-0 deficit to equalise and take the game to penalties, and also congratulates the players of Formartine United who, it believes, showed resolve, professionalism and ultimately great sportsmanship in their narrow loss in the final.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Gordon MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Jim Eadie, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Roderick Campbell, Hanzala Malik, Joan McAlpine, Brian Adam, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Peterhead FC manager, Jim McInally, on winning the Irn-Bru Scottish Division Three Manager of the Month award for August 2012; notes that Peterhead currently sits at the top of the division with 10 points from four games; considers the players to have put in outstanding performances against their rivals, including Rangers, and wishes the team well for the rest of the season.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Peterhead FC manager, Jim McInally, on winning the Irn-Bru Scottish Division Three Manager of the Month award for August 2012; notes that Peterhead currently sits at the top of the division with 10 points from four games; considers the players to have put in outstanding performances against their rivals, including Rangers, and wishes the team well for the rest of the season.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Brian Adam, Jim Eadie, Richard Lyle, George Adam, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Mark McDonald, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Jamie McGrigor, Angus MacDonald, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Stewart Maxwell, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee recommends that the Code of Practice on Non-Native Species be approved.
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That the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee recommends that the Code of Practice on Non-Native Species be approved.
Supported by: Richard Lochhead
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament agrees that the Long Leases (Scotland) Bill be passed.
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That the Parliament agrees that the Long Leases (Scotland) Bill be passed.
Supported by: Richard Lochhead
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/06/2012
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