As an amendment to motion S4M-02920 in the name of Paul Wheelhouse (East Lothian Council Right to Buy Disaster), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “welcomes the East Lothian Council Labour group’s support for the building of new affordable housing for rent, shared ownership and sale to meet the needs of local communities; welcomes the Labour group’s plans to reintroduce the provision of loft conversions and extensions for council tenants, which had been scrapped by the previous SNP-led administration; notes that Scottish Government statistics show that between the second quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2011, SNP-led East Lothian Council built less than half the number of new council homes than the smaller neighbouring Labour-run Midlothian Council, and believes that what it sees as the convincing victory by Labour over the SNP in East Lothian on 3 May 2012 vindicates East Lothian Council Labour group’s vision for better housing provision in the county.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02920 in the name of Paul Wheelhouse (East Lothian Council Right to Buy Disaster), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “welcomes the East Lothian Council Labour group’s support for the building of new affordable housing for rent, shared ownership and sale to meet the needs of local communities; welcomes the Labour group’s plans to reintroduce the provision of loft conversions and extensions for council tenants, which had been scrapped by the previous SNP-led administration; notes that Scottish Government statistics show that between the second quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2011, SNP-led East Lothian Council built less than half the number of new council homes than the smaller neighbouring Labour-run Midlothian Council, and believes that what it sees as the convincing victory by Labour over the SNP in East Lothian on 3 May 2012 vindicates East Lothian Council Labour group’s vision for better housing provision in the county.”
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, John Park, Graeme Pearson, David Stewart, Hanzala Malik, John Pentland, Claire Baker, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish
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That the Parliament congratulates Preston Athletic FC on gaining promotion to the East of Scotland League Premier Division; commends the players and the interim coaching team of Iain Houston and Billy Byrne on their achievement, and wishes the new manager, David Bingham, every success at the Pennypit in season 2012-13 and beyond.
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That the Parliament congratulates Preston Athletic FC on gaining promotion to the East of Scotland League Premier Division; commends the players and the interim coaching team of Iain Houston and Billy Byrne on their achievement, and wishes the new manager, David Bingham, every success at the Pennypit in season 2012-13 and beyond.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Sarah Boyack
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That the Parliament notes plans by First Scotland East to scrap most of its bus services in East Lothian and Midlothian; regrets that the proposals could result in the loss of up to 200 jobs; believes that the Scottish Government should provide a package of tailored support to the affected employees as a matter of urgency; is concerned that thousands of people will be left without a bus service once the changes take effect in June; notes that First Scotland East’s managing director has cited cuts in external funding as a factor in this decision; shares the view that the Scottish Government’s cut to the Bus Service Operators Grant has contributed to the axing of these services; considers that the Scottish Government must work as a matter of urgency with local authorities and bus operators in the affected areas to mitigate the impact of these cuts, and believes that these are swingeing cuts that once again demonstrate the case for a better system of bus regulation with the aim of ensuring that local bus services meet the needs and aspirations of the travelling public.
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That the Parliament notes plans by First Scotland East to scrap most of its bus services in East Lothian and Midlothian; regrets that the proposals could result in the loss of up to 200 jobs; believes that the Scottish Government should provide a package of tailored support to the affected employees as a matter of urgency; is concerned that thousands of people will be left without a bus service once the changes take effect in June; notes that First Scotland East’s managing director has cited cuts in external funding as a factor in this decision; shares the view that the Scottish Government’s cut to the Bus Service Operators Grant has contributed to the axing of these services; considers that the Scottish Government must work as a matter of urgency with local authorities and bus operators in the affected areas to mitigate the impact of these cuts, and believes that these are swingeing cuts that once again demonstrate the case for a better system of bus regulation with the aim of ensuring that local bus services meet the needs and aspirations of the travelling public.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray, Richard Simpson, Michael McMahon, Malcolm Chisholm, Lewis Macdonald, James Kelly, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Richard Baker, Hanzala Malik, John Pentland, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay, John Park, Kezia Dugdale, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament nominates Caroline Gardner to Her Majesty The Queen for appointment as the Auditor General for Scotland.
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That the Parliament nominates Caroline Gardner to Her Majesty The Queen for appointment as the Auditor General for Scotland.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Mark McDonald, Angus MacDonald, Jim Hume, Willie Coffey
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That the Parliament welcomes the Go4SET educational programme run by EDT, which links teams of S2 pupils with companies and universities to provide 10-week environmentally themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects; commends the 13 teams from Lothian schools that took part in the Lothian regional heat; congratulates the team from Dunbar Grammar school that won the Best Overall Project award for its outstanding work on the use of biomass as a source of renewable energy; believes that initiatives that encourage young people to consider a career in science or engineering are very welcome, and looks forward to the Go4ET Scottish final being held in the Parliament in May 2012.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Go4SET educational programme run by EDT, which links teams of S2 pupils with companies and universities to provide 10-week environmentally themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects; commends the 13 teams from Lothian schools that took part in the Lothian regional heat; congratulates the team from Dunbar Grammar school that won the Best Overall Project award for its outstanding work on the use of biomass as a source of renewable energy; believes that initiatives that encourage young people to consider a career in science or engineering are very welcome, and looks forward to the Go4ET Scottish final being held in the Parliament in May 2012.
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn
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That the Parliament opposes the proposals by Viridor to import waste to East Lothian for the purposes of incineration; understands that, following a public inquiry in 2010, Viridor was given the go-ahead by the Scottish Ministers to build the Oxwellmains incinerator despite widespread local opposition; understands that the planning permission was granted on the condition that only local waste would be processed at the incinerator; considers it unacceptable for Viridor to now reportedly claim that this constituted an artificial restriction; believes that Viridor has not provided evidence to support its claim that a change in planning conditions would create additional jobs; considers that this attempt to revisit the decision of ministers is solely concerned with maximising profit for Viridor, regardless of the needs and wishes of the local community, and calls on Viridor to abide by the decision already made by ministers and to drop its plans to import and incinerate waste from other parts of Scotland.
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That the Parliament opposes the proposals by Viridor to import waste to East Lothian for the purposes of incineration; understands that, following a public inquiry in 2010, Viridor was given the go-ahead by the Scottish Ministers to build the Oxwellmains incinerator despite widespread local opposition; understands that the planning permission was granted on the condition that only local waste would be processed at the incinerator; considers it unacceptable for Viridor to now reportedly claim that this constituted an artificial restriction; believes that Viridor has not provided evidence to support its claim that a change in planning conditions would create additional jobs; considers that this attempt to revisit the decision of ministers is solely concerned with maximising profit for Viridor, regardless of the needs and wishes of the local community, and calls on Viridor to abide by the decision already made by ministers and to drop its plans to import and incinerate waste from other parts of Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans on winning the 2012 Construction and Built Environment Challenge (CABEC) Edinburgh and Lothians Challenge; notes that the team of 10 pupils, aged 13 and14, won after completing a series of challenges, which included assembling a garden shed, tiling a replica roof, solving plumbing and joinery challenges and designing and creating an air-powered vehicle; applauds the efforts of the 290 other school pupils in the region who took part in the regional heats; acknowledges the sponsorship that the event received from the Scottish Government and SummitSkills and the support from ConstructionSkills, SummitSkills and associated partners, and understands that the CABEC East Challenge, now in its twelfth year, has become a major event in the Edinburgh and the Lothians school calendar.
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That the Parliament congratulates Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans on winning the 2012 Construction and Built Environment Challenge (CABEC) Edinburgh and Lothians Challenge; notes that the team of 10 pupils, aged 13 and14, won after completing a series of challenges, which included assembling a garden shed, tiling a replica roof, solving plumbing and joinery challenges and designing and creating an air-powered vehicle; applauds the efforts of the 290 other school pupils in the region who took part in the regional heats; acknowledges the sponsorship that the event received from the Scottish Government and SummitSkills and the support from ConstructionSkills, SummitSkills and associated partners, and understands that the CABEC East Challenge, now in its twelfth year, has become a major event in the Edinburgh and the Lothians school calendar.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament notes the content of the Scottish Court Service document, Future Court Structures; expresses concern that the paper proposes closing up to 15 of Scotland’s 49 sheriff courts, including Haddington, and reducing the number of sheriff courts hosting jury trials from 47 to 14; has grave reservations about the potential impact that such a reduction in service could have on access to justice for communities across Scotland; believes that these proposals could make it harder for victims of crime and witnesses to get to court, and considers that any proposals for major changes to the court structure merit a full and robust consultation process to allow communities across Scotland to play a meaningful role in determining how justice is delivered in their areas.
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That the Parliament notes the content of the Scottish Court Service document, Future Court Structures; expresses concern that the paper proposes closing up to 15 of Scotland’s 49 sheriff courts, including Haddington, and reducing the number of sheriff courts hosting jury trials from 47 to 14; has grave reservations about the potential impact that such a reduction in service could have on access to justice for communities across Scotland; believes that these proposals could make it harder for victims of crime and witnesses to get to court, and considers that any proposals for major changes to the court structure merit a full and robust consultation process to allow communities across Scotland to play a meaningful role in determining how justice is delivered in their areas.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/02/2012
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That the Parliament believes that over 100,000 young people unemployed in the country is a crisis for Scotland’s future and that an unemployment rate for 18 to 24-year-olds of 21.5%, higher in Scotland than the UK rate of 20.2%, threatens a lost generation in Scotland; therefore calls on the Scottish Government to produce an emergency response to the youth jobs crisis to include appointing a dedicated minister for youth jobs to get young people into jobs as recommended by The Smith Group, to immediately bring forward a procurement bill including provisions to create employment and training for young people, to expand the Community Jobs Fund into the private sector to take on the long-term young unemployed and to put in place a capital investment plan that supports employment and results in major projects proceeding without further delays; further believes that the Scottish Government should not proceed with cuts in college funding of 20%, which will only make tackling youth unemployment harder, and calls on all political parties in Scotland to make tackling youth unemployment a national priority using the significant powers that the Parliament has to secure a better future for Scotland and its young people.
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That the Parliament believes that over 100,000 young people unemployed in the country is a crisis for Scotland’s future and that an unemployment rate for 18 to 24-year-olds of 21.5%, higher in Scotland than the UK rate of 20.2%, threatens a lost generation in Scotland; therefore calls on the Scottish Government to produce an emergency response to the youth jobs crisis to include appointing a dedicated minister for youth jobs to get young people into jobs as recommended by The Smith Group, to immediately bring forward a procurement bill including provisions to create employment and training for young people, to expand the Community Jobs Fund into the private sector to take on the long-term young unemployed and to put in place a capital investment plan that supports employment and results in major projects proceeding without further delays; further believes that the Scottish Government should not proceed with cuts in college funding of 20%, which will only make tackling youth unemployment harder, and calls on all political parties in Scotland to make tackling youth unemployment a national priority using the significant powers that the Parliament has to secure a better future for Scotland and its young people.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/12/2011
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That the Parliament agrees that, further to motion S3M-7550 passed on 9 December 2010 supporting the general principles of the Scotland Bill as introduced in the House of Commons on 30 November 2010, the Bill be considered by the UK Parliament; invites the UK Government and the UK Parliament to consider the amendments and proposals made in the report of the Scotland Bill Committee, and looks forward to considering any amendments made to the Bill with a view to debating them in a further legislative consent motion before the Bill is passed for Royal Assent.
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That the Parliament agrees that, further to motion S3M-7550 passed on 9 December 2010 supporting the general principles of the Scotland Bill as introduced in the House of Commons on 30 November 2010, the Bill be considered by the UK Parliament; invites the UK Government and the UK Parliament to consider the amendments and proposals made in the report of the Scotland Bill Committee, and looks forward to considering any amendments made to the Bill with a view to debating them in a further legislative consent motion before the Bill is passed for Royal Assent.
Supported by: Tavish Scott, Pauline McNeill, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/03/2011
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