That the Parliament welcomes the publication by Children 1st of the report of the study by Safeguarding in Sport on the impact on children and young people of spectator behaviour in sport; notes that the study identified that poor behaviour by adult spectators, including verbal and physical abuse, can leave children and young people feeling intimidated and scared and can have a detrimental effect and, in some cases, lasting, negative impact on young people's participation in sport; welcomes the establishment of the special campaign line by Safeguarding in Sport and Parentline Scotland to handle calls from anyone concerned about bad behaviour on the sidelines of children's sporting activities and events; believes that it is everyone's responsibility to protect children and that that responsibility extends to everyone involved in providing sporting opportunities for children and young people, including spectators, and urges all groups and organisations involved in providing sporting opportunities for children and young people to examine the problem in their own sport and back the Sideline Bad Behaviour campaign by taking firm action where poor spectator behaviour exists.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication by Children 1st of the report of the study by Safeguarding in Sport on the impact on children and young people of spectator behaviour in sport; notes that the study identified that poor behaviour by adult spectators, including verbal and physical abuse, can leave children and young people feeling intimidated and scared and can have a detrimental effect and, in some cases, lasting, negative impact on young people's participation in sport; welcomes the establishment of the special campaign line by Safeguarding in Sport and Parentline Scotland to handle calls from anyone concerned about bad behaviour on the sidelines of children's sporting activities and events; believes that it is everyone's responsibility to protect children and that that responsibility extends to everyone involved in providing sporting opportunities for children and young people, including spectators, and urges all groups and organisations involved in providing sporting opportunities for children and young people to examine the problem in their own sport and back the Sideline Bad Behaviour campaign by taking firm action where poor spectator behaviour exists.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Annabelle Ewing, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, John Pentland, Stewart Maxwell, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, David Stewart, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone
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That the Parliament commends Dr Alexander Thomson who is retiring as the minister of Rutherglen Old Parish Church after what it considers to have been a remarkable 27 years of service; believes that, since joining the parish in May 1986, Dr Thomson has made a positive contribution to the local community; understands that the congregation holds him in very high regard and will miss him, and wishes the minister and Mrs Thomson all the very best on their retirement.
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That the Parliament commends Dr Alexander Thomson who is retiring as the minister of Rutherglen Old Parish Church after what it considers to have been a remarkable 27 years of service; believes that, since joining the parish in May 1986, Dr Thomson has made a positive contribution to the local community; understands that the congregation holds him in very high regard and will miss him, and wishes the minister and Mrs Thomson all the very best on their retirement.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jim Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Roderick Campbell, David Stewart, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Hugh Henry, Jamie McGrigor, Kenneth Gibson, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Elaine Murray, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Rutherglen community group, Burnside in Bloom, in improving the visual environment of the local area; commends the group on its recent efforts in clearing the railway embankment on Dukes Road; welcomes the partnership of Burnside in Bloom, Network Rail and South Lanarkshire Council, which arranged the clean-up; notes the ongoing commitment from Burnside in Bloom to ensure that the embankment is maintained and litter-free, and commends all those involved with the group, who it considers promote community engagement and contribute in a positive manner to the communities of Rutherglen.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Rutherglen community group, Burnside in Bloom, in improving the visual environment of the local area; commends the group on its recent efforts in clearing the railway embankment on Dukes Road; welcomes the partnership of Burnside in Bloom, Network Rail and South Lanarkshire Council, which arranged the clean-up; notes the ongoing commitment from Burnside in Bloom to ensure that the embankment is maintained and litter-free, and commends all those involved with the group, who it considers promote community engagement and contribute in a positive manner to the communities of Rutherglen.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby, David Torrance, Claudia Beamish, Patricia Ferguson, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, John Pentland, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle
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That the Parliament notes the successful involvement of Trinity High School in Rutherglen with the BBC's School Report project; acknowledges that the pupils conducted their interviews from a young person’s perspective on the serious issue of sectarianism, and congratulates all involved at Trinity High School in putting together an informative and thought-provoking package.
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That the Parliament notes the successful involvement of Trinity High School in Rutherglen with the BBC's School Report project; acknowledges that the pupils conducted their interviews from a young person’s perspective on the serious issue of sectarianism, and congratulates all involved at Trinity High School in putting together an informative and thought-provoking package.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, John Pentland, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Patricia Ferguson, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament congratulates Calderwood Primary School in Rutherglen on achieving 12 first and six second place awards at the annual Bridgeton Burns Club schools competition; notes that the school was also successful in winning the Walter Hibbard Trophy in the Overall Best Performing School category and the Open Club Shield for Best Overall Choir, and recognises all the hard work and commitment of the pupils and staff, who it considers all make a positive and worthy contribution to Calderwood and the wider community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Calderwood Primary School in Rutherglen on achieving 12 first and six second place awards at the annual Bridgeton Burns Club schools competition; notes that the school was also successful in winning the Walter Hibbard Trophy in the Overall Best Performing School category and the Open Club Shield for Best Overall Choir, and recognises all the hard work and commitment of the pupils and staff, who it considers all make a positive and worthy contribution to Calderwood and the wider community.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament notes the positive contribution that Camglen Radio makes to the communities of Rutherglen and Cambuslang; pays tribute to all past and serving members of staff and volunteers in helping to promote healthy living and community engagement in the local area; welcomes the radio station’s focus on providing creative volunteering opportunities and training, and wishes the station well in the future.
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That the Parliament notes the positive contribution that Camglen Radio makes to the communities of Rutherglen and Cambuslang; pays tribute to all past and serving members of staff and volunteers in helping to promote healthy living and community engagement in the local area; welcomes the radio station’s focus on providing creative volunteering opportunities and training, and wishes the station well in the future.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01170 in the name of Christine Grahame (Report on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2), insert at end "; further notes the number of verbal and written submissions that raised concerns about the bill; believes that the Scottish Government has failed to make the case for the requirement for new offences contained in the bill, that it lacks clarity, would lead to confusion, be difficult to enforce if implemented and cannot be supported, and believes that a more proportionate response to dealing with the problems in relation to Scottish football would be to give greater consideration to the use of existing laws, to work with football authorities and promote positive interventions in communities and the education system."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01170 in the name of Christine Grahame (Report on the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2), insert at end "; further notes the number of verbal and written submissions that raised concerns about the bill; believes that the Scottish Government has failed to make the case for the requirement for new offences contained in the bill, that it lacks clarity, would lead to confusion, be difficult to enforce if implemented and cannot be supported, and believes that a more proportionate response to dealing with the problems in relation to Scottish football would be to give greater consideration to the use of existing laws, to work with football authorities and promote positive interventions in communities and the education system."
Supported by: Alison McInnes, Patrick Harvie, David McLetchie, Margo MacDonald
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That the Parliament congratulates the 229th Glasgow Boy’s Brigade Company based in Cambuslang Parish Church on reaching its centenary year; notes that the anniversary will be celebrated during the weekend of 21 to 23 October with an open evening and celebratory dinner for current and former members, and wishes all involved in celebrating this historic milestone well as the company looks to the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 229th Glasgow Boy’s Brigade Company based in Cambuslang Parish Church on reaching its centenary year; notes that the anniversary will be celebrated during the weekend of 21 to 23 October with an open evening and celebratory dinner for current and former members, and wishes all involved in celebrating this historic milestone well as the company looks to the future.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Neil Bibby, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Jamie McGrigor, Johann Lamont, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Paul Martin, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, John Lamont, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament believes that rogue traders have a significant impact on consumer rights and the informal economy in Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Blantyre and the rest of Scotland; notes, with concern, the recent figures released by the Office of Fair Trading showing that issues regarding home improvement work continue to be at the top of the list of complaints about rogue traders; further notes that, last year, Consumer Direct received more than 13,000 complaints concerning uninvited traders, almost half of which related to home maintenance work; is concerned that rogue traders have frequently been reported to offer services at what appear to be attractive rates and use persuasive sales techniques to pressure people into making hasty decisions; believes that older people and vulnerable groups are particularly exposed to the dangers of rogue traders, and commends the Federation of Master Builders Scotland, in conjunction with Trading Standards, for running the campaign, Nail the Rogues, in order to raise awareness of the dangers of rogue and dishonest traders, to offer advice for avoiding them and to provide information on how to find reputable traders.
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That the Parliament believes that rogue traders have a significant impact on consumer rights and the informal economy in Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Blantyre and the rest of Scotland; notes, with concern, the recent figures released by the Office of Fair Trading showing that issues regarding home improvement work continue to be at the top of the list of complaints about rogue traders; further notes that, last year, Consumer Direct received more than 13,000 complaints concerning uninvited traders, almost half of which related to home maintenance work; is concerned that rogue traders have frequently been reported to offer services at what appear to be attractive rates and use persuasive sales techniques to pressure people into making hasty decisions; believes that older people and vulnerable groups are particularly exposed to the dangers of rogue traders, and commends the Federation of Master Builders Scotland, in conjunction with Trading Standards, for running the campaign, Nail the Rogues, in order to raise awareness of the dangers of rogue and dishonest traders, to offer advice for avoiding them and to provide information on how to find reputable traders.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Linda Fabiani, Elaine Murray, Maureen Watt, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Sarah Boyack, Kenneth Gibson, Ken Macintosh, James Kelly, Hugh Henry, Claire Baker, Richard Baker, Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, John Pentland, Dave Thompson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, John Park, Kezia Dugdale, Clare Adamson, Paul Wheelhouse, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Mark Griffin, Siobhan McMahon, David Torrance, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 03/11/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates the towns of Rutherglen and Cambuslang on being awarded Fairtrade Town status; pays tribute to what it considers to be the hard work and commitment of the Camglen Fairtrade Forum in organising a successful campaign and in promoting the benefits of fair trade in local communities, and wishes the forum well with the celebrations as Rutherglen and Cambuslang are officially listed as Fairtrade Towns.
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That the Parliament congratulates the towns of Rutherglen and Cambuslang on being awarded Fairtrade Town status; pays tribute to what it considers to be the hard work and commitment of the Camglen Fairtrade Forum in organising a successful campaign and in promoting the benefits of fair trade in local communities, and wishes the forum well with the celebrations as Rutherglen and Cambuslang are officially listed as Fairtrade Towns.
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Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Anne McTaggart, Derek Mackay, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, David Stewart, Bob Doris, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, John Pentland, Claire Baker, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Smith, Elaine Murray
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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