That the Parliament congratulates the boxer, John Simpson, from Greenock on taking the WBO intercontinental super-featherweight title with a unanimous points victory on 11 May 2013; recognises what it considers the strength in depth of Scottish boxing, as evidenced by Ricky Burn’s successful defence of his world lightweight title against José González from Puerto Rico at the same event in Glasgow; acknowledges that CashBack for Communities has awarded £360,000 to Amateur Boxing Scotland to provide disengaged and disadvantaged young people with a sporting opportunity through boxing and offer training and leadership opportunities for young people in boxing activities, and considers that this could be a golden age for Scottish sport, culminating with the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup both held in Scotland in 2014.
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That the Parliament congratulates the boxer, John Simpson, from Greenock on taking the WBO intercontinental super-featherweight title with a unanimous points victory on 11 May 2013; recognises what it considers the strength in depth of Scottish boxing, as evidenced by Ricky Burn’s successful defence of his world lightweight title against José González from Puerto Rico at the same event in Glasgow; acknowledges that CashBack for Communities has awarded £360,000 to Amateur Boxing Scotland to provide disengaged and disadvantaged young people with a sporting opportunity through boxing and offer training and leadership opportunities for young people in boxing activities, and considers that this could be a golden age for Scottish sport, culminating with the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup both held in Scotland in 2014.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, Rob Gibson, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Elaine Smith, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Keir, Stewart Maxwell, Dave Thompson
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As an amendment to motion S4M-06466 in the name of Elaine Smith (Unison Calls for Council Tax Debate), leave out from "welcomes" to end and insert "notes that removing the council tax freeze will have an impact on all council tax payers, including those in the lower bands who may not be able to afford a rise; notes that the Labour Party promised a council tax freeze in its 2011 election manifesto, and considers that calls to remove the freeze will disappoint those who voted for Labour."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-06466 in the name of Elaine Smith (Unison Calls for Council Tax Debate), leave out from "welcomes" to end and insert "notes that removing the council tax freeze will have an impact on all council tax payers, including those in the lower bands who may not be able to afford a rise; notes that the Labour Party promised a council tax freeze in its 2011 election manifesto, and considers that calls to remove the freeze will disappoint those who voted for Labour."
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, John Mason, Bill Walker, Chic Brodie, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Bob Doris, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Dave Thompson, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, James Dornan, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Government that the first grants from the £10 million Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund are being distributed to 24 community projects the length and breadth of the country; notes that the grants will enable groups to develop and revamp facilities to encourage sport and physical activity in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, and further notes that projects in the west of Scotland, such as Gartocharn Primary School Pitch in Alexandria, Highlandman’s Road Southern Section in Helensburgh and the John Muir Trail - Kilpatrick Hills Link in Dumbarton, have received funding as part of Legacy 2014.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Government that the first grants from the £10 million Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund are being distributed to 24 community projects the length and breadth of the country; notes that the grants will enable groups to develop and revamp facilities to encourage sport and physical activity in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, and further notes that projects in the west of Scotland, such as Gartocharn Primary School Pitch in Alexandria, Highlandman’s Road Southern Section in Helensburgh and the John Muir Trail - Kilpatrick Hills Link in Dumbarton, have received funding as part of Legacy 2014.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Bill Walker, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Adam Ingram, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Kenneth Gibson, Nigel Don, Jackie Baillie, Kevin Stewart, Mark McDonald, Bruce Crawford, Chic Brodie, Bob Doris, Dennis Robertson, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, John Mason, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Aileen McLeod
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that REACH for Autism, which is based in Greenock, has secured £17,000 from the Scottish Government’s Better Breaks Fund; understands that REACH for Autism provides much-needed support, services and opportunities for children, adults and families living with autism; further understands that the funding will allow the organisation to provide drama, music and art classes for youngsters with autism and their siblings, and acknowledges the importance of organisations such as REACH for Autism that help families living with autism, a condition that it believes affects 1 in 77 schoolchildren in Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that REACH for Autism, which is based in Greenock, has secured £17,000 from the Scottish Government’s Better Breaks Fund; understands that REACH for Autism provides much-needed support, services and opportunities for children, adults and families living with autism; further understands that the funding will allow the organisation to provide drama, music and art classes for youngsters with autism and their siblings, and acknowledges the importance of organisations such as REACH for Autism that help families living with autism, a condition that it believes affects 1 in 77 schoolchildren in Scotland.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Bill Walker, Sandra White, Chic Brodie, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, George Adam, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir, Dave Thompson
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from the Big Lottery Fund that Inverclyde Juvenile Pipe Band will receive £7,314 in Awards for All Scotland funding; understands that the pipe band will purchase a new drum kit to replace the old drums, which are no longer fit for purpose, and considers that funding provided by the Big Lottery Fund is vital to ensuring that groups and organisations, such as Inverclyde Juvenile Pipe Band, are able to continue and provide opportunities for young people.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from the Big Lottery Fund that Inverclyde Juvenile Pipe Band will receive £7,314 in Awards for All Scotland funding; understands that the pipe band will purchase a new drum kit to replace the old drums, which are no longer fit for purpose, and considers that funding provided by the Big Lottery Fund is vital to ensuring that groups and organisations, such as Inverclyde Juvenile Pipe Band, are able to continue and provide opportunities for young people.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Angus MacDonald, Dennis Robertson, Bob Doris, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Chic Brodie, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Mark McDonald, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYTS), which is based in Greenock, has been given Investors in Volunteers status; understands that the scheme, which in Scotland is managed by Volunteer Development Scotland, is the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management; believes that OYTS is the first training organisation for sailing to obtain this status, and acknowledges what it sees as the achievements of OYTS in aiming to deliver adventure under sail for young people throughout the country.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYTS), which is based in Greenock, has been given Investors in Volunteers status; understands that the scheme, which in Scotland is managed by Volunteer Development Scotland, is the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management; believes that OYTS is the first training organisation for sailing to obtain this status, and acknowledges what it sees as the achievements of OYTS in aiming to deliver adventure under sail for young people throughout the country.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Bob Doris, Kevin Stewart, Stewart Maxwell, Annabel Goldie, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone connected with the Inverclyde Schools Gala Concert, which was held at the new Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock on 14 March 2013; commends what it considers the outstanding talent and hard work of all the primary and secondary pupils who performed and the dedication of the tutors and parents who provided the opportunity and support to the musicians and singers; welcomes the opportunity that the concert provided for the young people of Inverclyde to showcase their talents, and believes that, once again, this proves that Inverclyde's got talent.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone connected with the Inverclyde Schools Gala Concert, which was held at the new Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock on 14 March 2013; commends what it considers the outstanding talent and hard work of all the primary and secondary pupils who performed and the dedication of the tutors and parents who provided the opportunity and support to the musicians and singers; welcomes the opportunity that the concert provided for the young people of Inverclyde to showcase their talents, and believes that, once again, this proves that Inverclyde's got talent.
Supported by: George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Roderick Campbell, Chic Brodie, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the PS Maid of the Loch has celebrated 60 years on Loch Lomond; notes that it was launched in March 1953 and is the last paddle steamer built in Britain and the last in a long line of paddle steamers on the loch, dating back to 1818; further notes that the Lomond Steamship Company has undertaken a campaign to have the Maid of the Loch fully restored and once again plying its trade on Loch Lomond; acknowledges the appeal to get what it considers this iconic steamship back to its former glory, and wishes those involved in the campaign every success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the PS Maid of the Loch has celebrated 60 years on Loch Lomond; notes that it was launched in March 1953 and is the last paddle steamer built in Britain and the last in a long line of paddle steamers on the loch, dating back to 1818; further notes that the Lomond Steamship Company has undertaken a campaign to have the Maid of the Loch fully restored and once again plying its trade on Loch Lomond; acknowledges the appeal to get what it considers this iconic steamship back to its former glory, and wishes those involved in the campaign every success.
Supported by: Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Margaret McCulloch, Mike MacKenzie, Linda Fabiani, Nanette Milne, Rob Gibson, Bruce Crawford, Angus MacDonald, Colin Keir, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, Jackie Baillie, Mark McDonald, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Hepburn, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Colin Beattie, Marco Biagi, John Mason, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Stewart Maxwell, Clare Adamson, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament supports the Catalan Parliament's ban on bullfighting, as well as its democratic right to prevent bullfighting in Catalonia; is concerned by what it understands was the Spanish Parliament's recent move to declare bullfighting part of the cultural heritage of the whole of Spain, which it believes could lead to legal challenges to the bans in place in Catalonia and the Canary Islands, and supports the League Against Cruel Sports’ position that bullfighting should cease entirely in France and Iberia.
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That the Parliament supports the Catalan Parliament's ban on bullfighting, as well as its democratic right to prevent bullfighting in Catalonia; is concerned by what it understands was the Spanish Parliament's recent move to declare bullfighting part of the cultural heritage of the whole of Spain, which it believes could lead to legal challenges to the bans in place in Catalonia and the Canary Islands, and supports the League Against Cruel Sports’ position that bullfighting should cease entirely in France and Iberia.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Willie Coffey, Chic Brodie, Angus MacDonald, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Colin Keir, Stewart Maxwell
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Asda, in partnership with Scotland Food and Drink and with support from the Scottish Government, has launched its Supplier Development Academy for 2013; notes that Golden Casket Group based in Greenock will take part in the programme; understands that the programme aims to generate new sales for Scottish food and drink businesses by providing advice and insight into supermarket trading disciplines; considers that the programme is an opportunity for businesses to grow their sales, and wishes Golden Casket Group every success in the upcoming programme.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Asda, in partnership with Scotland Food and Drink and with support from the Scottish Government, has launched its Supplier Development Academy for 2013; notes that Golden Casket Group based in Greenock will take part in the programme; understands that the programme aims to generate new sales for Scottish food and drink businesses by providing advice and insight into supermarket trading disciplines; considers that the programme is an opportunity for businesses to grow their sales, and wishes Golden Casket Group every success in the upcoming programme.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Kenneth Gibson, Hanzala Malik, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Mark McDonald, Annabel Goldie, Colin Keir, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Maxwell
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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