That the Parliament welcomes Pancreatic Cancer UK's Campaign for Hope, which aims to double survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients over the next five years; notes that pancreatic cancer is the cause of five per cent of cancer deaths and has the worst survival rate for any cancer in Scotland, with only three per cent of people diagnosed with the disease surviving beyond five years; acknowledges the findings of Pancreatic Cancer UK's Study for Survival, and believes that the Scottish Government should urgently address what it sees as the shortcomings in the pancreatic cancer patient experience to improve survival rates and quality of life through a number of measures, including improving early diagnosis, eradicating geographical variations in care and ensuring that patients are better involved in their care and supported by clinical nurse specialists.
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That the Parliament welcomes Pancreatic Cancer UK's Campaign for Hope, which aims to double survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients over the next five years; notes that pancreatic cancer is the cause of five per cent of cancer deaths and has the worst survival rate for any cancer in Scotland, with only three per cent of people diagnosed with the disease surviving beyond five years; acknowledges the findings of Pancreatic Cancer UK's Study for Survival, and believes that the Scottish Government should urgently address what it sees as the shortcomings in the pancreatic cancer patient experience to improve survival rates and quality of life through a number of measures, including improving early diagnosis, eradicating geographical variations in care and ensuring that patients are better involved in their care and supported by clinical nurse specialists.
Supported by: David Torrance, Drew Smith, Bill Walker, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Neil Bibby, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Jim Hume, Alison McInnes, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Claire Baker, Richard Simpson, Paul Martin, Jackson Carlaw, Hanzala Malik, Hugh Henry, Rhoda Grant, James Kelly, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded Carbon Trust Standard certification for reducing the amount of carbon emissions generated by its operations; notes that it is currently the only NHS board in Scotland to hold this award; further notes that the NHS Lanarkshire sustainability and environment programme will drive the board’s recycling rates toward 75%, improve insulation at health centre and cottage hospital sites, fit more efficient gas boilers and low-energy lighting, install smart meters, improve power management on PCs and reduce water consumption, and hopes that the Carbon Trust Standard will soon be achieved throughout the NHS in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded Carbon Trust Standard certification for reducing the amount of carbon emissions generated by its operations; notes that it is currently the only NHS board in Scotland to hold this award; further notes that the NHS Lanarkshire sustainability and environment programme will drive the board’s recycling rates toward 75%, improve insulation at health centre and cottage hospital sites, fit more efficient gas boilers and low-energy lighting, install smart meters, improve power management on PCs and reduce water consumption, and hopes that the Carbon Trust Standard will soon be achieved throughout the NHS in Scotland.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish, Patricia Ferguson, Iain Gray, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates pupils and staff at Clyde Valley High School on their fundraising event in aid of Lanarkshire Cancer Care; applauds what it considers the tremendous effort that has gone into this week-long event that raised over £4,800; considers that these efforts saw a fantastic level of participation from pupils and staff and notes that they included a hill climb on Tinto Hill, a pyjamathon, a S6 “slave" auction, the Departmental X Factor; a Bush Tucker Trial, Clyde Valley’s Got Talent, coffee mornings as well as several others, which it believes were brilliantly rounded off with the school concert and dance routine, and welcomes the contribution that this fundraising will make to what it sees as the valuable work of Lanarkshire Cancer Care, providing transport for cancer patients who would otherwise face difficult journeys to receive treatment.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates pupils and staff at Clyde Valley High School on their fundraising event in aid of Lanarkshire Cancer Care; applauds what it considers the tremendous effort that has gone into this week-long event that raised over £4,800; considers that these efforts saw a fantastic level of participation from pupils and staff and notes that they included a hill climb on Tinto Hill, a pyjamathon, a S6 “slave" auction, the Departmental X Factor; a Bush Tucker Trial, Clyde Valley’s Got Talent, coffee mornings as well as several others, which it believes were brilliantly rounded off with the school concert and dance routine, and welcomes the contribution that this fundraising will make to what it sees as the valuable work of Lanarkshire Cancer Care, providing transport for cancer patients who would otherwise face difficult journeys to receive treatment.
Supported by: David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Margaret Mitchell, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, James Kelly, Patricia Ferguson, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish
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That the Parliament extends its warmest congratulations to five Motherwell and Wishaw recipients of the Big Lottery Fund's 2014 Communities Programme - St Thomas Primary School, Wishaw, Clydeview School, Motherwell, Muir Street Primary School, Motherwell, Calderbridge Primary School, Wishaw and 2nd/4th Motherwell Boys Brigade Company; praises Miss Kelly Anne Roy, Mrs Maria Neil, Mrs Irene Lamie, Miss Pamela Cairney and Mr Scott Anderson for their successful applications, which have met at least one of the 2014 outcomes of More people take part in sport of physical activity and More people volunteer in sport or physical activity and understands that these grants, ranging from £940 to £2,000, will assist the recipients in several objectives, such as the development of after-school clubs and participating in sports festivals and orienteering events; applauds these organisations for their ongoing efforts to encourage healthier lifestyles and integration in their local communities, and wishes all groups well in their participation in these events and future endeavours.
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That the Parliament extends its warmest congratulations to five Motherwell and Wishaw recipients of the Big Lottery Fund's 2014 Communities Programme - St Thomas Primary School, Wishaw, Clydeview School, Motherwell, Muir Street Primary School, Motherwell, Calderbridge Primary School, Wishaw and 2nd/4th Motherwell Boys Brigade Company; praises Miss Kelly Anne Roy, Mrs Maria Neil, Mrs Irene Lamie, Miss Pamela Cairney and Mr Scott Anderson for their successful applications, which have met at least one of the 2014 outcomes of More people take part in sport of physical activity and More people volunteer in sport or physical activity and understands that these grants, ranging from £940 to £2,000, will assist the recipients in several objectives, such as the development of after-school clubs and participating in sports festivals and orienteering events; applauds these organisations for their ongoing efforts to encourage healthier lifestyles and integration in their local communities, and wishes all groups well in their participation in these events and future endeavours.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Sarah Boyack, James Kelly, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Jim Eadie, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch
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That the Parliament congratulates the stage performer, Natalie Moore-Williams, from Wishaw on securing a role as understudy to Connie Fisher in the lead role of Wonderful Town, which starts at the end of March; notes that Connie Fisher was the winner of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s televised search for Maria for The Sound of Music; further notes that, in winning this important role, Natalie will have the opportunity to work alongside some prominent figures in the entertainment industry; applauds Natalie’s effort and talent, which allowed her to stand out from 500 other young women to secure the role in the musical production, which will show in major cities across the UK including Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham and Glasgow, and wishes Natalie well in her acting career.
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That the Parliament congratulates the stage performer, Natalie Moore-Williams, from Wishaw on securing a role as understudy to Connie Fisher in the lead role of Wonderful Town, which starts at the end of March; notes that Connie Fisher was the winner of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s televised search for Maria for The Sound of Music; further notes that, in winning this important role, Natalie will have the opportunity to work alongside some prominent figures in the entertainment industry; applauds Natalie’s effort and talent, which allowed her to stand out from 500 other young women to secure the role in the musical production, which will show in major cities across the UK including Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham and Glasgow, and wishes Natalie well in her acting career.
Supported by: David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Hugh Henry, James Kelly, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Patricia Ferguson, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates Motherwell College's Department for Performing Arts on what it considers to be its success in providing a launch pad for acting careers; notes the forthcoming appearance of Conor McCarry, a former student, alongside Rihanna and Liam Neeson in the film, Battleship, which is to be released in summer 2012, and believes that Conor, and the other former students who have achieved promising careers in the entertainment industry, are a credit to the quality of teaching and staff at Motherwell College.
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That the Parliament congratulates Motherwell College's Department for Performing Arts on what it considers to be its success in providing a launch pad for acting careers; notes the forthcoming appearance of Conor McCarry, a former student, alongside Rihanna and Liam Neeson in the film, Battleship, which is to be released in summer 2012, and believes that Conor, and the other former students who have achieved promising careers in the entertainment industry, are a credit to the quality of teaching and staff at Motherwell College.
Supported by: Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Mary Scanlon, Jean Urquhart, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Hugh Henry, Jamie McGrigor, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Clare Adamson, Anne McTaggart, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates the efforts of Mark McRoberts and Hannah Lawler, from Coltness High School, and Nathan Fisher from St Aidan’s High School, who were among those selected to promote Olympic values as part of the Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassadors programme, which was delivered in partnership with Adidas and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games; understands that the Young Ambassadors initiative recruits members based on their commitment to the school community and on their ability to influence and inspire other young people in their school to take up sport and physical activity and to promote the 2012 Games and Olympic and Paralympic values, and applauds the programme for what it considers to be its huge success in North Lanarkshire in influencing young people to become active in their daily lives.
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That the Parliament congratulates the efforts of Mark McRoberts and Hannah Lawler, from Coltness High School, and Nathan Fisher from St Aidan’s High School, who were among those selected to promote Olympic values as part of the Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassadors programme, which was delivered in partnership with Adidas and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games; understands that the Young Ambassadors initiative recruits members based on their commitment to the school community and on their ability to influence and inspire other young people in their school to take up sport and physical activity and to promote the 2012 Games and Olympic and Paralympic values, and applauds the programme for what it considers to be its huge success in North Lanarkshire in influencing young people to become active in their daily lives.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Siobhan McMahon, Clare Adamson, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Jamie McGrigor, James Kelly, Gil Paterson, Patricia Ferguson, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Claudia Beamish
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That the Parliament congratulates Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on being selected to present what is considered its groundbreaking Youth ReachOut project as an example of excellence to the annual conference of Citizens Advice Scotland; notes that the project involved a specialist team working with young people in schools, colleges and training centres in North Lanarkshire delivering interactive workshops and information on the rights and responsibilities in relation to independent living, housing, homelessness, employment and how to manage money and avoid debt, and hopes that other CABs will be inspired to run similar projects, helping young people across Scotland to avoid financial and other problems when making the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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That the Parliament congratulates Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on being selected to present what is considered its groundbreaking Youth ReachOut project as an example of excellence to the annual conference of Citizens Advice Scotland; notes that the project involved a specialist team working with young people in schools, colleges and training centres in North Lanarkshire delivering interactive workshops and information on the rights and responsibilities in relation to independent living, housing, homelessness, employment and how to manage money and avoid debt, and hopes that other CABs will be inspired to run similar projects, helping young people across Scotland to avoid financial and other problems when making the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament applauds North Lanarkshire Council’s decision to maintain, in 2012-13, the funding that it gives to voluntary organisations; congratulates the council for what it considers to be its recognition that, in the current economic climate, charities and voluntary organisations face opposition for funds and are working under tremendous pressure to deliver vital services, and believes that, by protecting these funds, North Lanarkshire Council has helped to ensure a continuation of services for many residents in the area who rely on them in their day-to-day lives.
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That the Parliament applauds North Lanarkshire Council’s decision to maintain, in 2012-13, the funding that it gives to voluntary organisations; congratulates the council for what it considers to be its recognition that, in the current economic climate, charities and voluntary organisations face opposition for funds and are working under tremendous pressure to deliver vital services, and believes that, by protecting these funds, North Lanarkshire Council has helped to ensure a continuation of services for many residents in the area who rely on them in their day-to-day lives.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament considers that the two thousand volunteers who serve on housing association management committees and boards, 58% of whom are tenants or other service users, play a valuable role; notes that, of the 163 registered social landlords in Scotland, 80% are constituted as charities, and 103 received Wider Role funding in 2010-11, with many being involved in community regeneration activities and services and active through related bodies such as social enterprise companies and community development trusts; further notes that, while housing associations own 11% of Scotland’s homes (272,000 houses) and employ over 11,500 full-time equivalent workers, many are relatively small and local or community based, with almost 80% owning 2,000 houses or less, and the median number of employees being 18; considers that housing associations make a major contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of Scotland’s communities, and believes that community ownership, local accountability and the democratic participation of tenants and service users are crucial elements of their success, and should be promoted and preserved by the Scottish Housing Regulator in carrying out its role.
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That the Parliament considers that the two thousand volunteers who serve on housing association management committees and boards, 58% of whom are tenants or other service users, play a valuable role; notes that, of the 163 registered social landlords in Scotland, 80% are constituted as charities, and 103 received Wider Role funding in 2010-11, with many being involved in community regeneration activities and services and active through related bodies such as social enterprise companies and community development trusts; further notes that, while housing associations own 11% of Scotland’s homes (272,000 houses) and employ over 11,500 full-time equivalent workers, many are relatively small and local or community based, with almost 80% owning 2,000 houses or less, and the median number of employees being 18; considers that housing associations make a major contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of Scotland’s communities, and believes that community ownership, local accountability and the democratic participation of tenants and service users are crucial elements of their success, and should be promoted and preserved by the Scottish Housing Regulator in carrying out its role.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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