That the Parliament congratulates Stuart Gillespie of Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd on his success in winning the Supreme National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Award in the medium builder category for his management of the Mactaggart and Mickel development at Marr Meadows, Barassie, Troon; notes that Stuart was one of four overall award winners chosen from 400 initial Pride in the Job Quality Award winning sites throughout the UK; considers that, since its inception by NHBC in 1980, the Pride in the Job Awards has played an important role in encouraging good practice in the house building industry; understands that it is the only award that focuses on the direct contribution made by site managers on the quality of construction when building new homes, and congratulates NHBC on its continued support of these awards.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stuart Gillespie of Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd on his success in winning the Supreme National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Award in the medium builder category for his management of the Mactaggart and Mickel development at Marr Meadows, Barassie, Troon; notes that Stuart was one of four overall award winners chosen from 400 initial Pride in the Job Quality Award winning sites throughout the UK; considers that, since its inception by NHBC in 1980, the Pride in the Job Awards has played an important role in encouraging good practice in the house building industry; understands that it is the only award that focuses on the direct contribution made by site managers on the quality of construction when building new homes, and congratulates NHBC on its continued support of these awards.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament notes the proposals by NHS Ayrshire and Arran to close the orthopaedic trauma unit at Ayr Hospital; believes that this would be to the detriment of patient care in southern Ayrshire and constitute a particular danger to patients admitted to Ayr Hospital suffering from life-threatening neck or head injuries; is concerned that the closure of the unit undermines the long-term future of accident and emergency services at the hospital, *and, therefore, condemns NHS Ayrshire and Arran's proposals to close the orthopaedic trauma unit at Ayr Hospital*.
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That the Parliament notes the proposals by NHS Ayrshire and Arran to close the orthopaedic trauma unit at Ayr Hospital; believes that this would be to the detriment of patient care in southern Ayrshire and constitute a particular danger to patients admitted to Ayr Hospital suffering from life-threatening neck or head injuries; is concerned that the closure of the unit undermines the long-term future of accident and emergency services at the hospital, *and, therefore, condemns NHS Ayrshire and Arran's proposals to close the orthopaedic trauma unit at Ayr Hospital*.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Paul Wheelhouse, John Lamont, Liz Smith, Willie Coffey, David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Chic Brodie, Alex Fergusson, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/11/2011
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That the Parliament is concerned that EU animal welfare legislation introducing a ban on the use of conventional cages for laying hens might not be enforced equally across the EU member states from 1 January 2012; believes that this will be disadvantageous to the Scottish and British egg industries, which it understands have already incurred significant costs in meeting the requirements of the legislation by investing in enriched cages or non-cage systems of egg production; notes that the United Kingdom is already the largest free-range egg producer in the EU; further notes that eggs produced to a lower animal welfare standard are cheaper to produce and might be allowed access to Scottish and British markets post-2012, and is of the view that, once again, Scottish and UK farmers will be put at a competitive disadvantage by producing eggs to the highest EU-agreed animal welfare standards while farmers in other member states are unlikely to be able to meet the deadline and that they might be allowed additional time to phase out the use of conventional cages post-2012.
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That the Parliament is concerned that EU animal welfare legislation introducing a ban on the use of conventional cages for laying hens might not be enforced equally across the EU member states from 1 January 2012; believes that this will be disadvantageous to the Scottish and British egg industries, which it understands have already incurred significant costs in meeting the requirements of the legislation by investing in enriched cages or non-cage systems of egg production; notes that the United Kingdom is already the largest free-range egg producer in the EU; further notes that eggs produced to a lower animal welfare standard are cheaper to produce and might be allowed access to Scottish and British markets post-2012, and is of the view that, once again, Scottish and UK farmers will be put at a competitive disadvantage by producing eggs to the highest EU-agreed animal welfare standards while farmers in other member states are unlikely to be able to meet the deadline and that they might be allowed additional time to phase out the use of conventional cages post-2012.
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2011
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That the Parliament condemns what it believes to be the reprehensible, yet widespread, practice of discarding fish whereby dead or dying fish are thrown back into the sea; considers that this is utterly indefensible on environmental, economic and ethical grounds; notes that the practice occurs as a direct result of what it views as the ill-thought-out and inflexible decrees of the European Common Fisheries Policy, and believes that the Scottish Government, the UK Government, the European Commission, Scotland’s fishermen and all other interested parties should work together to find solutions to bring about a speedy termination of discarding in Scottish waters.
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That the Parliament condemns what it believes to be the reprehensible, yet widespread, practice of discarding fish whereby dead or dying fish are thrown back into the sea; considers that this is utterly indefensible on environmental, economic and ethical grounds; notes that the practice occurs as a direct result of what it views as the ill-thought-out and inflexible decrees of the European Common Fisheries Policy, and believes that the Scottish Government, the UK Government, the European Commission, Scotland’s fishermen and all other interested parties should work together to find solutions to bring about a speedy termination of discarding in Scottish waters.
Supported by: Alex Johnstone, Brian Adam, Nanette Milne, Mary Scanlon, Jamie McGrigor, Robin Harper, Mike Rumbles, Murdo Fraser, Mike Pringle, Bill Aitken, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Stewart Maxwell, John Lamont, Bill Kidd
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2011
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That the Parliament notes the application made by Scottish Power to reduce by 8.5 million gallons per day the water flow in the River Doon; expresses its concern at the potentially adverse effect that such a reduction in water flow would have on the ecology of the river, on the tourist economy of Ayrshire and Scotland to which the river contributes and on the quality of bathing waters around Ayr; considers that the River Doon has an iconic place in the culture of Scotland, particularly through the works of Robert Burns, and does not believe that the water flow in the river should be reduced.
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That the Parliament notes the application made by Scottish Power to reduce by 8.5 million gallons per day the water flow in the River Doon; expresses its concern at the potentially adverse effect that such a reduction in water flow would have on the ecology of the river, on the tourist economy of Ayrshire and Scotland to which the river contributes and on the quality of bathing waters around Ayr; considers that the River Doon has an iconic place in the culture of Scotland, particularly through the works of Robert Burns, and does not believe that the water flow in the river should be reduced.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, John Lamont, Liz Smith, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Aitken, Robin Harper, Jamie McGrigor, Mary Scanlon, Nanette Milne, Cathy Jamieson, Frank McAveety
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2011
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That the Parliament notes that consideration is to be given by the UK Government to moving Britain’s clocks forward by one hour; believes that such a move would be detrimental to Scotland, in particular raising concerns over road safety in the early morning and the safety of children walking to school, and could have a negative effect on businesses in Ayr and throughout Scotland, including the construction and agricultural sectors, and does not believe that there is a good case for changing the current system.
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That the Parliament notes that consideration is to be given by the UK Government to moving Britain’s clocks forward by one hour; believes that such a move would be detrimental to Scotland, in particular raising concerns over road safety in the early morning and the safety of children walking to school, and could have a negative effect on businesses in Ayr and throughout Scotland, including the construction and agricultural sectors, and does not believe that there is a good case for changing the current system.
Supported by: Andrew Welsh, Elaine Murray, Christine Grahame, Linda Fabiani, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Mike Pringle, Rob Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Bill Aitken, Stewart Stevenson, Alasdair Allan, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Maxwell, John Lamont, Christopher Harvie, Willie Coffey, Joe FitzPatrick, Stuart McMillan
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As an amendment to motion S3M-7498 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Annual Fisheries Negotiations), insert at end “, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with the fishing industry to develop better supply chain management.”
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As an amendment to motion S3M-7498 in the name of Richard Lochhead (Annual Fisheries Negotiations), insert at end “, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with the fishing industry to develop better supply chain management.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/12/2010
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That the Parliament notes the success of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which helps many churches and other places of worship meet the costs of essential maintenance; notes that this interim grant scheme was introduced in 2001 and returns in grant aid the difference between 5% and the actual amount spent on VAT on eligible repairs and maintenance to listed places of worship; further notes that this scheme is due to end on 31 March 2011; believes that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme continues to play a valuable role in supporting and maintaining places of worship, and urges UK ministers to continue the scheme beyond March 2011.
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That the Parliament notes the success of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which helps many churches and other places of worship meet the costs of essential maintenance; notes that this interim grant scheme was introduced in 2001 and returns in grant aid the difference between 5% and the actual amount spent on VAT on eligible repairs and maintenance to listed places of worship; further notes that this scheme is due to end on 31 March 2011; believes that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme continues to play a valuable role in supporting and maintaining places of worship, and urges UK ministers to continue the scheme beyond March 2011.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Tom McCabe, Karen Whitefield
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That the Parliament recognises the importance to the economy of developing routes to airports such as Prestwick; regrets the ending of route development funding for new routes that arose as a result of a conflict with European state aid regulations in 2007; notes the forthcoming consultation on barriers preventing direct support to airlines, and believes that there is a need to hold a further consultation with the aims of removing such barriers and reinstating support for the development of new routes to Prestwick and the other Scottish airports.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance to the economy of developing routes to airports such as Prestwick; regrets the ending of route development funding for new routes that arose as a result of a conflict with European state aid regulations in 2007; notes the forthcoming consultation on barriers preventing direct support to airlines, and believes that there is a need to hold a further consultation with the aims of removing such barriers and reinstating support for the development of new routes to Prestwick and the other Scottish airports.
Supported by: Sandra White, Nanette Milne, Bill Aitken, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, John Lamont
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That the Parliament congratulates Ayr Opportunities in Retirement (OIR) on its 25th anniversary; notes that the Ayr OIR group has a membership of 1,500 drawn from Ayr and the surrounding district; further congratulates the group on the range of activities that it organises for retired people over the age of 50, and wishes Ayr OIR every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ayr Opportunities in Retirement (OIR) on its 25th anniversary; notes that the Ayr OIR group has a membership of 1,500 drawn from Ayr and the surrounding district; further congratulates the group on the range of activities that it organises for retired people over the age of 50, and wishes Ayr OIR every success for the future.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
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