As an amendment to S4M-02808 in the name of John Swinney (Scottish Government Growth Strategy), leave out from "supports" to end and insert “believes that the UK Government’s austerity programme has failed, given that the UK economy has shrunk yet again despite repeated warnings to change course to avoid a double-dip recession; agrees that both the Scottish and UK governments need to pursue policies that will promote sustainable growth, secure employment and lead to a low-carbon economy, but fails to see how the SNP administration’s actions in cutting the housing budget by more than £100 million are consistent with pursuing shovel-ready projects; is dismayed that, in the face of 100,000 unemployed young people, the Scottish Government has seen fit to cut funding to colleges by more than 20%, following on from last year’s cut of more than 10%, and further calls for an urgent change of policy on procurement to prevent contracts such as the Forth Replacement Crossing being awarded to China, particularly at a time when Lanarkshire’s steel mills lie underused.”
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As an amendment to S4M-02808 in the name of John Swinney (Scottish Government Growth Strategy), leave out from "supports" to end and insert “believes that the UK Government’s austerity programme has failed, given that the UK economy has shrunk yet again despite repeated warnings to change course to avoid a double-dip recession; agrees that both the Scottish and UK governments need to pursue policies that will promote sustainable growth, secure employment and lead to a low-carbon economy, but fails to see how the SNP administration’s actions in cutting the housing budget by more than £100 million are consistent with pursuing shovel-ready projects; is dismayed that, in the face of 100,000 unemployed young people, the Scottish Government has seen fit to cut funding to colleges by more than 20%, following on from last year’s cut of more than 10%, and further calls for an urgent change of policy on procurement to prevent contracts such as the Forth Replacement Crossing being awarded to China, particularly at a time when Lanarkshire’s steel mills lie underused.”
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the launch of Oxfam Scotland's Humankind Index; notes that the Humankind Index is a new method of measuring Scotland's collective prosperity, going beyond GDP; commends Oxfam Scotland for what it sees as its participatory approach and for ensuring that seldom-heard communities are given the opportunity to state what really matters to them in relation to their wellbeing; considers that the people of Scotland place great importance on values such as decent housing, good health and clean neighbourhoods, holding them above purely financial and economic values, and hopes that the Humankind Index will be a progressive tool and deliver a framework that helps spark debate and helps policymakers make more informed decisions serving the real prosperity of Scotland and supporting Scottish communities, individuals and the environment to achieve a truly socially just and sustainable Scotland.
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That the Parliament warmly welcomes the launch of Oxfam Scotland's Humankind Index; notes that the Humankind Index is a new method of measuring Scotland's collective prosperity, going beyond GDP; commends Oxfam Scotland for what it sees as its participatory approach and for ensuring that seldom-heard communities are given the opportunity to state what really matters to them in relation to their wellbeing; considers that the people of Scotland place great importance on values such as decent housing, good health and clean neighbourhoods, holding them above purely financial and economic values, and hopes that the Humankind Index will be a progressive tool and deliver a framework that helps spark debate and helps policymakers make more informed decisions serving the real prosperity of Scotland and supporting Scottish communities, individuals and the environment to achieve a truly socially just and sustainable Scotland.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Patrick Harvie, James Dornan, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Aileen McLeod, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Richard Simpson, Paul Martin, Kenneth Gibson, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Claudia Beamish, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Jim Hume, Alison McInnes, Liam McArthur, David Stewart, Christina McKelvie, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Drew Smith, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Anne McTaggart, Mary Fee, John Park
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the 2012 Asda Kwik Cricket competition at Our Lady of the Missions (OLM) Primary School in East Renfrewshire; considers kwik cricket to be a great way to get children active and to introduce them to one of Scotland's fastest growing sports; recognises that over 500 schools and 5,000 boys and girls across Scotland participated in the competition last year, which won an International Cricket Council (ICC) Global Development Programme award, and looks forward to even greater success with this year’s tournament; notes that the Scotland final takes place at Perth's Doo'cot Park on 19 June and that the winners will go on to represent Scotland at the UK final in July, and commends the continued support of Asda and Cricket Scotland in developing the game across the country.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the 2012 Asda Kwik Cricket competition at Our Lady of the Missions (OLM) Primary School in East Renfrewshire; considers kwik cricket to be a great way to get children active and to introduce them to one of Scotland's fastest growing sports; recognises that over 500 schools and 5,000 boys and girls across Scotland participated in the competition last year, which won an International Cricket Council (ICC) Global Development Programme award, and looks forward to even greater success with this year’s tournament; notes that the Scotland final takes place at Perth's Doo'cot Park on 19 June and that the winners will go on to represent Scotland at the UK final in July, and commends the continued support of Asda and Cricket Scotland in developing the game across the country.
Supported by: Siobhan McMahon, Stewart Maxwell, Jamie Hepburn, Sarah Boyack
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02623 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Project TransmiT), leave out from “continues” to end and insert "welcomes Project TransmiT and recognises that the changes proposed to the charging regime are fairer than the current position; notes, however, that these charges will still disadvantage the Western Isles, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands where there is greater potential for community-owned renewables; urges Ofgem to come forward with a pricing regime that does not penalise these communities, and calls on the Scottish Government to use the current review of Renewables Obligation Certificates to take account of any remaining disparity in grid access costs and to encourage community renewables."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02623 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Project TransmiT), leave out from “continues” to end and insert "welcomes Project TransmiT and recognises that the changes proposed to the charging regime are fairer than the current position; notes, however, that these charges will still disadvantage the Western Isles, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands where there is greater potential for community-owned renewables; urges Ofgem to come forward with a pricing regime that does not penalise these communities, and calls on the Scottish Government to use the current review of Renewables Obligation Certificates to take account of any remaining disparity in grid access costs and to encourage community renewables."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02494 in the name of John Swinney (UK Government Budget), leave out from “welcomes” to end and insert "believes that the Chancellor should be doing more to create jobs across the UK; is disappointed that working families with children are still set to lose tax credits and child benefit as well as being hit by increases in VAT; believes that, rather than reducing taxes on those earning more than £150,000, measures such as a cut in VAT would be fairer on hard-pressed families and working people and would do more to stimulate the economy, and calls on the Scottish Government to do more using the powers and spending at its disposal to tackle unemployment, which is higher in Scotland than the rest of the UK, and to help local businesses including through the use of community benefit clauses for public sector contracts."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02494 in the name of John Swinney (UK Government Budget), leave out from “welcomes” to end and insert "believes that the Chancellor should be doing more to create jobs across the UK; is disappointed that working families with children are still set to lose tax credits and child benefit as well as being hit by increases in VAT; believes that, rather than reducing taxes on those earning more than £150,000, measures such as a cut in VAT would be fairer on hard-pressed families and working people and would do more to stimulate the economy, and calls on the Scottish Government to do more using the powers and spending at its disposal to tackle unemployment, which is higher in Scotland than the rest of the UK, and to help local businesses including through the use of community benefit clauses for public sector contracts."
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That the Parliament welcomes the Just Banking conference at the University of Edinburgh on 19 and 20 April 2012, which it believes is an important step in opening up the debate on financial reform; notes the broad range of civic society organisations that are working together to facilitate this dialogue, including Friends of the Earth Scotland, the STUC, the World Development Movement, Christian Aid, Unison, the New Economics Foundation and the University of Edinburgh Business School; looks forward to hearing from speakers Adam Posen, Ann Pettifor and Richard Werner among others; considers that there is a need for fresh thinking and informed public discussion around these issues; welcomes the focus of the Just Banking conference on positive proposals that could get banks investing in small businesses and help to avoid future banking crises, and welcomes the opportunity to explore a socially just and environmentally sustainable vision for Scotland's banking sector.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Just Banking conference at the University of Edinburgh on 19 and 20 April 2012, which it believes is an important step in opening up the debate on financial reform; notes the broad range of civic society organisations that are working together to facilitate this dialogue, including Friends of the Earth Scotland, the STUC, the World Development Movement, Christian Aid, Unison, the New Economics Foundation and the University of Edinburgh Business School; looks forward to hearing from speakers Adam Posen, Ann Pettifor and Richard Werner among others; considers that there is a need for fresh thinking and informed public discussion around these issues; welcomes the focus of the Just Banking conference on positive proposals that could get banks investing in small businesses and help to avoid future banking crises, and welcomes the opportunity to explore a socially just and environmentally sustainable vision for Scotland's banking sector.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Patricia Ferguson, Linda Fabiani, Kenneth Gibson, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Tavish Scott, Patrick Harvie, Margaret McDougall, David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, John Mason, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Jim Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, John Park, Kezia Dugdale, Graeme Pearson, Neil Findlay
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02431 in the name of Fergus Ewing (The UK Government Response on the Future of Remploy), insert at end "; urges the Scottish Government to take the opportunity to express an interest in acquiring the Scottish Remploy factories affected by the closure proposal and, through Co-operative Development Scotland, to explore the community cooperative model of ownership for those businesses and to establish a task force comprising Remploy employees, trade unions and cross-party representatives to help secure a sustainable future for those factories and their employees, and further calls on the Scottish Government to commit to greater use of Article 19 contracts by the public sector."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02431 in the name of Fergus Ewing (The UK Government Response on the Future of Remploy), insert at end "; urges the Scottish Government to take the opportunity to express an interest in acquiring the Scottish Remploy factories affected by the closure proposal and, through Co-operative Development Scotland, to explore the community cooperative model of ownership for those businesses and to establish a task force comprising Remploy employees, trade unions and cross-party representatives to help secure a sustainable future for those factories and their employees, and further calls on the Scottish Government to commit to greater use of Article 19 contracts by the public sector."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02084 in the name of John Swinney (Economy and Recovery), leave out from "UK recovery" to end and insert "calls on the Scottish Government to acknowledge that its approach has resulted in very little difference to economic outcomes in Scotland compared with that of the UK; notes that despite claims that the Scottish Government’s budgets are designed to boost economic growth, the evidence suggests otherwise, with Scottish GDP growth stagnating at the same rate as the UK's and with joblessness in Scotland now at an even higher rate than in the rest of the UK; believes that the Scottish Government must, as a matter of urgency, ensure that its public spending boosts the Scottish economy and put reducing unemployment and increasing employment at the heart of public policy, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a sustainable procurement bill as soon as possible.
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02084 in the name of John Swinney (Economy and Recovery), leave out from "UK recovery" to end and insert "calls on the Scottish Government to acknowledge that its approach has resulted in very little difference to economic outcomes in Scotland compared with that of the UK; notes that despite claims that the Scottish Government’s budgets are designed to boost economic growth, the evidence suggests otherwise, with Scottish GDP growth stagnating at the same rate as the UK's and with joblessness in Scotland now at an even higher rate than in the rest of the UK; believes that the Scottish Government must, as a matter of urgency, ensure that its public spending boosts the Scottish economy and put reducing unemployment and increasing employment at the heart of public policy, and calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a sustainable procurement bill as soon as possible.
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That the Parliament notes the recent success of Action for Children Scotland, Barnardo’s Scotland, Children 1st, Aberlour and Quarriers in winning the Devolved Administrations Campaign of the Year award at the Public Affairs News awards ceremony in London for their collective work in influencing the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act; further notes the substantial number of amendments and improvements to the Bill promoted by the five charities that were eventually included in the Act, including the provision of advocacy services to young people facing a children’s hearing; believes that this award is a tribute to the hard work of everyone involved in the charities’ campaign on the Bill including, in particular, the young people who were some of the most passionate advocates of change, and congratulates the staff and supporters of these charities on their recognition by this award.
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That the Parliament notes the recent success of Action for Children Scotland, Barnardo’s Scotland, Children 1st, Aberlour and Quarriers in winning the Devolved Administrations Campaign of the Year award at the Public Affairs News awards ceremony in London for their collective work in influencing the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act; further notes the substantial number of amendments and improvements to the Bill promoted by the five charities that were eventually included in the Act, including the provision of advocacy services to young people facing a children’s hearing; believes that this award is a tribute to the hard work of everyone involved in the charities’ campaign on the Bill including, in particular, the young people who were some of the most passionate advocates of change, and congratulates the staff and supporters of these charities on their recognition by this award.
Supported by: Siobhan McMahon, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament commends East Renfrewshire Council on revising its anti-bullying policy; understands that it has been strengthened to record and report all incidents of bullying in order to be more open and transparent about the true nature of the problem, and calls on the Scottish Government to look at what else can be done nationally to combat bullying, including studying the example shown by East Renfrewshire Council, to see whether a system of monitoring and reporting should be rolled out across the country.
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That the Parliament commends East Renfrewshire Council on revising its anti-bullying policy; understands that it has been strengthened to record and report all incidents of bullying in order to be more open and transparent about the true nature of the problem, and calls on the Scottish Government to look at what else can be done nationally to combat bullying, including studying the example shown by East Renfrewshire Council, to see whether a system of monitoring and reporting should be rolled out across the country.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Sarah Boyack
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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