That the Parliament recognises the importance of looking at ways to boost voter participation in elections at all levels of government; recommends the examination of alternative methods of voting such as telephone voting, mobile phone voting and online voting; welcomes calls to consider a weekend polling day; encourages elected representatives and political parties to continue to seek to find new ways to engage with and motivate the electorate, and believes that increasing voter participation in all areas of Scotland will strengthen its democratic institutions, improve the accountability of elected representatives, revitalise political debate and empower communities.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of looking at ways to boost voter participation in elections at all levels of government; recommends the examination of alternative methods of voting such as telephone voting, mobile phone voting and online voting; welcomes calls to consider a weekend polling day; encourages elected representatives and political parties to continue to seek to find new ways to engage with and motivate the electorate, and believes that increasing voter participation in all areas of Scotland will strengthen its democratic institutions, improve the accountability of elected representatives, revitalise political debate and empower communities.
Supported by: John Mason, Graeme Pearson
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That the Parliament welcomes work being done by staff at the Inglis Veterinary Hospital in Dunfermline to improve animal welfare in Malawi; understands that, on 5 May 2012, they will travel to Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, to spend 10 days helping to equip and train staff at a veterinary practice; recognises that Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries; understands that, although it has a population of around 14 million people, there are only nine recognised vets and 434 veterinary assistants to provide basic animal health care; supports the group from Fife, which comprises the co-owner of the Inglis Veterinary Hospital, Adam Tjolle, along with two veterinary nurses and an engineer; understands that the group hopes that this visit will establish a long-term twinning relationship between the two practices; notes the Fife team’s appeal for donations of DIY tools, in particular electrical equipment, cables and sockets, to help their Malawian colleagues, and celebrates this initiative, which it considers will play an important part in improving the welfare of animals in Malawi now and in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes work being done by staff at the Inglis Veterinary Hospital in Dunfermline to improve animal welfare in Malawi; understands that, on 5 May 2012, they will travel to Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, to spend 10 days helping to equip and train staff at a veterinary practice; recognises that Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries; understands that, although it has a population of around 14 million people, there are only nine recognised vets and 434 veterinary assistants to provide basic animal health care; supports the group from Fife, which comprises the co-owner of the Inglis Veterinary Hospital, Adam Tjolle, along with two veterinary nurses and an engineer; understands that the group hopes that this visit will establish a long-term twinning relationship between the two practices; notes the Fife team’s appeal for donations of DIY tools, in particular electrical equipment, cables and sockets, to help their Malawian colleagues, and celebrates this initiative, which it considers will play an important part in improving the welfare of animals in Malawi now and in the future.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Christine Grahame, Annabelle Ewing, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Alex Fergusson, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Murdo Fraser, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Simpson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, David Stewart, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament recognises the work of Sector Skills Councils across all industries in Scotland; notes that the new body, Creative Skillset, continues the work of the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries following relicensing decisions by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills; further notes that Creative Skillset now includes advertising and the fashion and textile industries; applauds the talent of Scotland’s creative industries and understands the importance of developing support and training for people and businesses to continue this success; welcomes Creative Skillset’s ambition to develop world-class talent and diversify into international markets, and acknowledges the work being undertaken to move to sustainable employer-owned solutions following the ending of year-on-year grant investment.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of Sector Skills Councils across all industries in Scotland; notes that the new body, Creative Skillset, continues the work of the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries following relicensing decisions by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills; further notes that Creative Skillset now includes advertising and the fashion and textile industries; applauds the talent of Scotland’s creative industries and understands the importance of developing support and training for people and businesses to continue this success; welcomes Creative Skillset’s ambition to develop world-class talent and diversify into international markets, and acknowledges the work being undertaken to move to sustainable employer-owned solutions following the ending of year-on-year grant investment.
Supported by: Mary Fee, Jenny Marra, Paul Wheelhouse, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Kezia Dugdale, Liam McArthur, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Dennis Robertson, Paul Martin, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Hugh Henry, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02459 in the name of Bill Walker (Next Phase of Aircraft Carrier Project at Rosyth Dockyard), insert at end “, and further believes that the crucial role that it considers defence projects play in supporting manufacturing and shipbuilding would be put at risk in a Scotland separated from the rest of the United Kingdom”.
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02459 in the name of Bill Walker (Next Phase of Aircraft Carrier Project at Rosyth Dockyard), insert at end “, and further believes that the crucial role that it considers defence projects play in supporting manufacturing and shipbuilding would be put at risk in a Scotland separated from the rest of the United Kingdom”.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Iain Gray, Richard Simpson, Michael McMahon, Murdo Fraser, John Pentland, David Stewart, Margaret McDougall, Anne McTaggart, Drew Smith, Mary Fee, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Kirkcaldy-born two-time world darts champion, John Thomas “Jocky” Wilson; recalls with pride Jocky Wilson’s first victory in the world championships in 1982 and his second world champion title win seven years later, in 1989; acknowledges that he was also the British Professional Champion four times; celebrates with fondness the achievements of this Fifer who spent much of his childhood in an orphanage, served in the British army, worked on the shop floor of a linoleum factory, as a coal delivery man and as a miner in the Seafield Colliery, and sends deepest condolences to Jocky’s wife, Malvina, and three children at this time of great sorrow for the family, his friends and fans.
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Kirkcaldy-born two-time world darts champion, John Thomas “Jocky” Wilson; recalls with pride Jocky Wilson’s first victory in the world championships in 1982 and his second world champion title win seven years later, in 1989; acknowledges that he was also the British Professional Champion four times; celebrates with fondness the achievements of this Fifer who spent much of his childhood in an orphanage, served in the British army, worked on the shop floor of a linoleum factory, as a coal delivery man and as a miner in the Seafield Colliery, and sends deepest condolences to Jocky’s wife, Malvina, and three children at this time of great sorrow for the family, his friends and fans.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Bill Walker, Anne McTaggart, Jenny Marra, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Jim Hume, Willie Coffey, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Dave Thompson, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Claire Baker, George Adam, Murdo Fraser, Tavish Scott, Richard Simpson, Alex Fergusson, Adam Ingram, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, James Kelly, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray
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That the Parliament welcomes the report by Scottish Renewables, Delivering the Ambition: Employment in Renewable Energy in Scotland, which highlights the impact of the renewable energy industry in Scotland; notes that the report suggests that 1,526 people are directly employed in renewable energy development, that 8,701 are in its direct supply chain and that there are an additional 909 jobs in academia and the wider public sector; believes that green industries bring benefits to regions all across Scotland and that the renewable energy sector is beneficial to manufacturing and industry, with the potential to support Scotland’s steel industry, and also believes that the sector will play a key part in Scotland’s future by being part of a balanced energy portfolio and employing workers in high-value, skilled jobs.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report by Scottish Renewables, Delivering the Ambition: Employment in Renewable Energy in Scotland, which highlights the impact of the renewable energy industry in Scotland; notes that the report suggests that 1,526 people are directly employed in renewable energy development, that 8,701 are in its direct supply chain and that there are an additional 909 jobs in academia and the wider public sector; believes that green industries bring benefits to regions all across Scotland and that the renewable energy sector is beneficial to manufacturing and industry, with the potential to support Scotland’s steel industry, and also believes that the sector will play a key part in Scotland’s future by being part of a balanced energy portfolio and employing workers in high-value, skilled jobs.
Supported by: Elaine Murray, Rhoda Grant, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Iain Gray, Gil Paterson, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Hanzala Malik, Patrick Harvie, John Pentland, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Liam McArthur, Kezia Dugdale, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Mark McDonald, Graeme Pearson, David Torrance, John Mason
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That the Parliament supports the work of the Scottish SPCA; welcomes its Rehoming Week, taking place from 19 to 25 March 2012, which appeals to Scots to consider giving a rescue pet a second chance by offering a loving home; celebrates that, in 2011, the charity found new homes for nearly 6,500 animals from its animal rescue and rehoming centres across Scotland, ranging from dogs, cats and rabbits to other pets such as terrapins, bearded dragons, horses and cockerels; considers that, while taking on an animal is a great responsibility, there are many benefits to rehoming unwanted, abandoned or neglected animals, and encourages people across Scotland who may be interested in giving a needy pet a home to visit one of the Scottish SPCA’s centres to meet the animals for themselves.
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That the Parliament supports the work of the Scottish SPCA; welcomes its Rehoming Week, taking place from 19 to 25 March 2012, which appeals to Scots to consider giving a rescue pet a second chance by offering a loving home; celebrates that, in 2011, the charity found new homes for nearly 6,500 animals from its animal rescue and rehoming centres across Scotland, ranging from dogs, cats and rabbits to other pets such as terrapins, bearded dragons, horses and cockerels; considers that, while taking on an animal is a great responsibility, there are many benefits to rehoming unwanted, abandoned or neglected animals, and encourages people across Scotland who may be interested in giving a needy pet a home to visit one of the Scottish SPCA’s centres to meet the animals for themselves.
Supported by: John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Kezia Dugdale, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Malcolm Chisholm, Lewis Macdonald, Rhoda Grant, Sarah Boyack, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Christine Grahame, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the reopening of Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre in Lochgoilhead; congratulates the Ardroy Ambassadors group, which ran what it considers to be an excellent campaign to reopen the centre after its closure in July 2011; notes that many school groups have already enjoyed adventures at Ardroy since its reopening and that it is already fully booked until the end of the summer school term; recognises that the Ardroy centre is now run as a charity; understands that the Ardroy team hopes to raise enough funds in the short term to upgrade the facility and in the long term to purchase the building from Fife Council, and celebrates what it considers the significant and valuable contribution that outdoor education centres like Ardroy make across the whole of Scotland through the diverse programmes that they run for children, young people and adults.
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the reopening of Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre in Lochgoilhead; congratulates the Ardroy Ambassadors group, which ran what it considers to be an excellent campaign to reopen the centre after its closure in July 2011; notes that many school groups have already enjoyed adventures at Ardroy since its reopening and that it is already fully booked until the end of the summer school term; recognises that the Ardroy centre is now run as a charity; understands that the Ardroy team hopes to raise enough funds in the short term to upgrade the facility and in the long term to purchase the building from Fife Council, and celebrates what it considers the significant and valuable contribution that outdoor education centres like Ardroy make across the whole of Scotland through the diverse programmes that they run for children, young people and adults.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the new compact format for the Courier, which it notes was launched on 21 January 2012; applauds the vision of what it considers this excellent paper in bringing forward this new format, demonstrating its commitment to continuing to serve local communities by providing high quality news in print alongside its online news service; celebrates this long-standing paper, which it notes was established in 1801 and now produces regional editions across communities in Scotland such as Fife, and looks forward to the success of the new compact Courier for many years to come.
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That the Parliament welcomes the new compact format for the Courier, which it notes was launched on 21 January 2012; applauds the vision of what it considers this excellent paper in bringing forward this new format, demonstrating its commitment to continuing to serve local communities by providing high quality news in print alongside its online news service; celebrates this long-standing paper, which it notes was established in 1801 and now produces regional editions across communities in Scotland such as Fife, and looks forward to the success of the new compact Courier for many years to come.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament notes the Campaign to End Child Poverty's report that highlights the worryingly high levels of child poverty across many areas of Scotland; is deeply concerned that in many areas, including parts of Mid Scotland and Fife, child poverty levels are between 30% and 40%; further notes that 59% of poor children live in a household where at least one adult works; recognises the calls from a range of campaigning organisations such as Save the Children that the payment of a living wage can be an effective way of tackling child poverty; welcomes recent steps to introduce a living wage for all directly employed Scottish Government and NHS employees in Scotland; believes that the living wage should be the norm in other sectors of the economy, and supports steps to use procurement to extend the living wage to employees working for organisations delivering public sector contracts.
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That the Parliament notes the Campaign to End Child Poverty's report that highlights the worryingly high levels of child poverty across many areas of Scotland; is deeply concerned that in many areas, including parts of Mid Scotland and Fife, child poverty levels are between 30% and 40%; further notes that 59% of poor children live in a household where at least one adult works; recognises the calls from a range of campaigning organisations such as Save the Children that the payment of a living wage can be an effective way of tackling child poverty; welcomes recent steps to introduce a living wage for all directly employed Scottish Government and NHS employees in Scotland; believes that the living wage should be the norm in other sectors of the economy, and supports steps to use procurement to extend the living wage to employees working for organisations delivering public sector contracts.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/03/2012
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