That the Parliament welcomes the report, What Price a Living Wage? Understanding the impact of living wage on firm-level wage bills, produced by the IPPR and Resolution Foundation, which, it understands, analyses for the first time, the estimated wage bill that UK companies listed on the London Stock Exchange would face were they to adopt a living wage of £8.30 in London and £7.20 in Lothian and across the rest of the UK; considers that changes to the UK tax credit system mean that the real-terms value of the national minimum wage is now at 2004 levels; notes the substantial progress made across the public sector, but believes that, to effectively deliver the living wage through procurement contracts and through the private sector, there are huge challenges ahead, particularly with regard to the retail distribution, manufacturing and hospitality sectors in which, it understands, progress has been slow; reaffirms its commitment to the campaign for a living wage, and would welcome the promotion of the merits of a living wage to the business community.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report, What Price a Living Wage? Understanding the impact of living wage on firm-level wage bills, produced by the IPPR and Resolution Foundation, which, it understands, analyses for the first time, the estimated wage bill that UK companies listed on the London Stock Exchange would face were they to adopt a living wage of £8.30 in London and £7.20 in Lothian and across the rest of the UK; considers that changes to the UK tax credit system mean that the real-terms value of the national minimum wage is now at 2004 levels; notes the substantial progress made across the public sector, but believes that, to effectively deliver the living wage through procurement contracts and through the private sector, there are huge challenges ahead, particularly with regard to the retail distribution, manufacturing and hospitality sectors in which, it understands, progress has been slow; reaffirms its commitment to the campaign for a living wage, and would welcome the promotion of the merits of a living wage to the business community.
Supported by: Malcolm Chisholm, Iain Gray, John Pentland, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Drew Smith, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Patrick Harvie, John Park, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Mark Griffin
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That the Parliament notes the "On the right path: What difference could putting children’s rights in law make in Scotland?" event in the Parliament on 16 May 2012, jointly organised by Save the Children and UNICEF UK; welcomes the commitment of the Scottish Government to establish in law its responsibility to have due regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child when carrying out its functions; considers that children’s rights are relevant to all aspects of law, policy and practice affecting children through being fundamental entitlements that secure children’s basic needs and wellbeing; believes that only by understanding, respecting and protecting children’s rights, can a society be created that reflects the history and values of the nation; seeks cross-party consensus on the importance of legislating on children’s rights to ensure that all children and young people can develop to their full potential, and calls on the Scottish Government to push forward with its plans to establish responsibility in Scots Law for children’s rights for the first time.
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That the Parliament notes the "On the right path: What difference could putting children’s rights in law make in Scotland?" event in the Parliament on 16 May 2012, jointly organised by Save the Children and UNICEF UK; welcomes the commitment of the Scottish Government to establish in law its responsibility to have due regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child when carrying out its functions; considers that children’s rights are relevant to all aspects of law, policy and practice affecting children through being fundamental entitlements that secure children’s basic needs and wellbeing; believes that only by understanding, respecting and protecting children’s rights, can a society be created that reflects the history and values of the nation; seeks cross-party consensus on the importance of legislating on children’s rights to ensure that all children and young people can develop to their full potential, and calls on the Scottish Government to push forward with its plans to establish responsibility in Scots Law for children’s rights for the first time.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Jenny Marra, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, John Park, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby, Drew Smith, Margaret Burgess, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Patricia Ferguson, Sarah Boyack, John Pentland, Hugh Henry, Iain Gray, Malcolm Chisholm, Lewis Macdonald
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02842 in the name of Kevin Stewart (National Apprenticeship Week), leave out from second "welcomes" to end and insert "notes the value of in-work training and, with caution, the delivery of 25,000 modern apprenticeship places in the last year as a means of tackling youth unemployment when it considers that evidence exists to suggest that not all of these are new opportunities and many places are going to people over 24 years old; understands that the Minister for Youth Employment has already spent all of her £18 million budget for 2012-13 on a series of initiatives, including £9 million to local authorities without consultation, and without a finalised youth employment strategy in place, and calls on the Scottish Government to move without delay in bringing forward the finalised youth employment strategy and begin getting Scotland's 100,000 young unemployed people into valuable work."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02842 in the name of Kevin Stewart (National Apprenticeship Week), leave out from second "welcomes" to end and insert "notes the value of in-work training and, with caution, the delivery of 25,000 modern apprenticeship places in the last year as a means of tackling youth unemployment when it considers that evidence exists to suggest that not all of these are new opportunities and many places are going to people over 24 years old; understands that the Minister for Youth Employment has already spent all of her £18 million budget for 2012-13 on a series of initiatives, including £9 million to local authorities without consultation, and without a finalised youth employment strategy in place, and calls on the Scottish Government to move without delay in bringing forward the finalised youth employment strategy and begin getting Scotland's 100,000 young unemployed people into valuable work."
Supported by: James Kelly, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, John Pentland, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Drew Smith, Graeme Pearson, Mary Fee, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, John Park, Margaret McDougall, Margaret McCulloch
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That the Parliament welcomes the anti-cyberbullying campaign launched in the week beginning 23 April 2012 in Edinburgh primary schools as part of a wider campaign targeting online safety by Lothian and Borders Police; believes that cyberbullying permeates the internet and that tackling it needs a multifaceted approach; wishes the best of luck to all the Primary 6 and 7 pupils taking part in the Online Bullying – Don’t Play The Game campaign, which involves whole class discussion, group work, drama and a poster design competition, and hopes that pupils involved better understand safe online practices and grow up to be respectful, responsible internet users.
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That the Parliament welcomes the anti-cyberbullying campaign launched in the week beginning 23 April 2012 in Edinburgh primary schools as part of a wider campaign targeting online safety by Lothian and Borders Police; believes that cyberbullying permeates the internet and that tackling it needs a multifaceted approach; wishes the best of luck to all the Primary 6 and 7 pupils taking part in the Online Bullying – Don’t Play The Game campaign, which involves whole class discussion, group work, drama and a poster design competition, and hopes that pupils involved better understand safe online practices and grow up to be respectful, responsible internet users.
Supported by: John Mason, John Park, Stewart Maxwell, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Joe FitzPatrick, Mark McDonald, Neil Findlay, Siobhan McMahon, Mary Fee, Graeme Pearson, Gordon MacDonald, Neil Bibby, Drew Smith, Bill Walker, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing, Patricia Ferguson, Jean Urquhart, Helen Eadie, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, John Pentland, Roderick Campbell, Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, James Kelly, Malcolm Chisholm
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a major national survey into graduate employment by Citizens Advice Scotland; notes that the survey is aimed at anyone who has graduated in the last six years and will seek their views on how university prepared them for the job market and how they feel that they are treated now by the job centre, by the government and by employers; understands that the survey will also focus on the reported 36% of recent graduates who are in a lower level of employment than they are trained for, as well as those unable to find employment of any kind; is concerned that Scottish graduate unemployment is now approaching 20%; supports Citizens Advice Scotland’s investigation and research into the extent of the issue, and encourages graduates to complete the survey, which runs until 7 May 2012.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a major national survey into graduate employment by Citizens Advice Scotland; notes that the survey is aimed at anyone who has graduated in the last six years and will seek their views on how university prepared them for the job market and how they feel that they are treated now by the job centre, by the government and by employers; understands that the survey will also focus on the reported 36% of recent graduates who are in a lower level of employment than they are trained for, as well as those unable to find employment of any kind; is concerned that Scottish graduate unemployment is now approaching 20%; supports Citizens Advice Scotland’s investigation and research into the extent of the issue, and encourages graduates to complete the survey, which runs until 7 May 2012.
Supported by: Ken Macintosh, Iain Gray, Malcolm Chisholm, Richard Simpson, Claire Baker, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Margaret McCulloch, David Torrance, Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Jenny Marra, Jim Eadie, Mark Griffin, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, John Park
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02450 in the name of Roderick Campbell (Minimum Wage Freeze), leave out from "recognises" to end and insert "disagrees unreservedly with the Liberal Democrat Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills that this will increase the employability of young people in the UK and considers that it might instead have the opposite effect of encouraging a race to the bottom in traditionally low-paid sectors; considers that the UK Government’s latest budget is the death knell of any notion that "we are all in this together"; calls on the Scottish Government to work harder across the public sector and with local authorities to bring the living wage to the remaining 16,000 low-paid workers not receiving it, and considers that this wage freeze by the Tory Chancellor, along with the reduction of the 50p tax rate for the very wealthiest, reaffirms that the only government that can be trusted to look after the interests of the lowest-paid workers in society is a Labour government."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02450 in the name of Roderick Campbell (Minimum Wage Freeze), leave out from "recognises" to end and insert "disagrees unreservedly with the Liberal Democrat Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills that this will increase the employability of young people in the UK and considers that it might instead have the opposite effect of encouraging a race to the bottom in traditionally low-paid sectors; considers that the UK Government’s latest budget is the death knell of any notion that "we are all in this together"; calls on the Scottish Government to work harder across the public sector and with local authorities to bring the living wage to the remaining 16,000 low-paid workers not receiving it, and considers that this wage freeze by the Tory Chancellor, along with the reduction of the 50p tax rate for the very wealthiest, reaffirms that the only government that can be trusted to look after the interests of the lowest-paid workers in society is a Labour government."
Supported by: John Park, David Stewart, Margaret McDougall, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby, Drew Smith, Mary Fee, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Patricia Ferguson, John Pentland, Richard Simpson, Malcolm Chisholm, Hanzala Malik, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry
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That the Parliament commends Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s (EUSA) Fair Housing Campaign for what it considers to be an excellent example of students working constructively in the community, generating mutual benefits for everyone; recognises EUSA’s wish to see a high standard of rented accommodation for students by setting out acceptable standards in the EUSA Housing Charter; notes that the charter expects landlords to be accredited, to charge reasonable administration fees, if they must be charged at all, to fit carbon monoxide alarms as standard and to evidence a commitment to energy efficiency; further notes that several local letting agencies have already signed up to the Housing Charter; believes that good landlords encourage good tenants, and wishes EUSA every success with the campaign.
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That the Parliament commends Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s (EUSA) Fair Housing Campaign for what it considers to be an excellent example of students working constructively in the community, generating mutual benefits for everyone; recognises EUSA’s wish to see a high standard of rented accommodation for students by setting out acceptable standards in the EUSA Housing Charter; notes that the charter expects landlords to be accredited, to charge reasonable administration fees, if they must be charged at all, to fit carbon monoxide alarms as standard and to evidence a commitment to energy efficiency; further notes that several local letting agencies have already signed up to the Housing Charter; believes that good landlords encourage good tenants, and wishes EUSA every success with the campaign.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01978 in the name of Angela Constance (Youth Employment Strategy), leave out from "to provide" to end and insert "; recognises that Scotland is facing a national crisis of youth unemployment, a crisis that it cannot afford; believes that over 100,000 young people seeking employment are looking to their government for action; further believes that all of the faculties of government can and should be directed toward creating full employment; recognises the role that government plays in creating sustainable employment and fulfilling opportunities; calls on the Scottish Government to intervene directly, recognising the important role of colleges and training providers in tackling youth unemployment, the potential of procurement and the bureaucratic barriers that frustrate progress, and recognises the scarring impact of unemployment on the life chances, aspirations and wellbeing of the country and its young people."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-01978 in the name of Angela Constance (Youth Employment Strategy), leave out from "to provide" to end and insert "; recognises that Scotland is facing a national crisis of youth unemployment, a crisis that it cannot afford; believes that over 100,000 young people seeking employment are looking to their government for action; further believes that all of the faculties of government can and should be directed toward creating full employment; recognises the role that government plays in creating sustainable employment and fulfilling opportunities; calls on the Scottish Government to intervene directly, recognising the important role of colleges and training providers in tackling youth unemployment, the potential of procurement and the bureaucratic barriers that frustrate progress, and recognises the scarring impact of unemployment on the life chances, aspirations and wellbeing of the country and its young people."
Supported by: Ken Macintosh
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That the Parliament notes that 16 December 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the UK’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; considers it important to ensure that children’s rights underpin all legislation, policy and practice affecting children and young people to ensure that every child is able to develop to his or her full potential; notes the progress that has been made over the last 20 years to bring children’s rights into the mainstream in Scotland, but also the significant challenges that remain; acknowledges the proposals from the Scottish Government to give statutory force to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scots law, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that it does its utmost to fulfil its human rights obligations to children and that every child in Scotland, regardless of background or circumstances, is able to access and enjoy all the rights set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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That the Parliament notes that 16 December 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the UK’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; considers it important to ensure that children’s rights underpin all legislation, policy and practice affecting children and young people to ensure that every child is able to develop to his or her full potential; notes the progress that has been made over the last 20 years to bring children’s rights into the mainstream in Scotland, but also the significant challenges that remain; acknowledges the proposals from the Scottish Government to give statutory force to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scots law, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that it does its utmost to fulfil its human rights obligations to children and that every child in Scotland, regardless of background or circumstances, is able to access and enjoy all the rights set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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As an amendment to motion S4M- 01252 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Continuation of Reshaping Care Change Fund), insert at end “but regrets the current projected underspend of at least £10.7 million; understands that early analysis suggests that just 18% of the current Reshaping Care Change Fund was spent on preventative activities; notes that there are concerns that funding has been used to substitute for gaps or cuts in local authority and NHS board provision that have arisen due to the challenging financial settlement, and would welcome further debate on the issues.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M- 01252 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Continuation of Reshaping Care Change Fund), insert at end “but regrets the current projected underspend of at least £10.7 million; understands that early analysis suggests that just 18% of the current Reshaping Care Change Fund was spent on preventative activities; notes that there are concerns that funding has been used to substitute for gaps or cuts in local authority and NHS board provision that have arisen due to the challenging financial settlement, and would welcome further debate on the issues.”
Supported by: Drew Smith, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Alison McInnes, John Park, John Pentland, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie
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