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1 Monday 25 July 2016 No 115/2016 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Today's Business Meeting of the Parliament There are no meetings today. Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. 1

2 Chamber Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament There are no meetings today. 2

3 Committees Comataidhean Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. 3

4 Chamber Seòmar Future Meetings of the Parliament Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 29 June 2016 Tuesday 6 September :00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 7 September :00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Finance and the Constitution; Economy, Jobs and Fair Work followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 8 September :40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time 4

5 Committees Comataidhean Future Committee Meetings This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible. Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be accessed on the committee hub page. European and External Relations Committee 28 July rd Meeting, 2016 The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private. 2. The implications to Scotland of Brexit - economic matters: The Committee will take evidence from Graeme Roy, Director (Designate), Fraser of Allander Institute; Colin Borland, Senior Head of External Affairs, Federation of Small Business Scotland; Kenny Richmond, Senior Director, Economics, Scottish Enterprise; Stephen Boyd, Assistant Secretary, STUC. 3. The implications to Scotland of Brexit - business and sectoral interests: The Committee will take evidence from Clare Slipper, Parliamentary Officer, National Farmers Union Scotland; Bertie Armstrong, Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation; David Frost, Chief Executive, Scotch Whisky Association; Alastair Sim, Director, Universities Scotland; Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Airport Ltd; Hugh Chater, Director of Banking, Virgin Money; James Withers, Chief Executive, Scotland Food and Drink. 4. Review of evidence: The Committee will review the evidence heard at this meeting and discuss any implications for its work programme. 5. Scotland's future relationship with the EU: The Committee will consider a list of candidates for the posts of adviser in connection with its forthcoming work on Scotland's relationship with the EU. 6. Scotland's future relationship with the EU: The Committee will consider a draft remit and call for evidence for its future work on Scotland's future relationship with the EU. Proposed future business The next meeting of the Committee will be announced in due course. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee at europe@parliament.scot Tel:

6 Motions Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it. Motions and amendments can be published with symbols: * before the number indicates publication for the first time * * around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate. Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk. Members' Business motions that have achieved cross party support *S5M John Mason: Automatic Voter Registration That the Parliament notes with interest the calls made during a debate on 29 June 2016 at the UK Parliament for the introduction of a system of automatic voter registration; understands that this debate was held in part due to the problems surrounding registration for the EU referendum, which saw the deadline extended; believes that the introduction of automatic voter registration could make it easier for more people to vote, especially in areas such as the Shettleston parliamentary constituency, while also helping to remove additional barriers to voting that stand in the way of some of the most disenfranchised sections of the population, and notes calls for consideration of automatic voter registration to make it easier for all to participate in the political system. Supported by: James Dornan*, Joan McAlpine*, Gordon MacDonald*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Ivan McKee*, Clare Haughey*, Fulton MacGregor*, Neil Findlay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Gillian Martin*, Ben Macpherson*, Liam McArthur*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie* new and altered motions and amendments *S5M Christina McKelvie: Children in Detention Centres That the Parliament is deeply concerned at the announcement by the Minister of State for Immigration on 21 July 2016 regarding the closure of Cedars, which is a removal detention centre that is run by Barnardo s; regrets that it will be replaced by a so-called discrete unit at the Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre without, it understands, input from the charity or other partners concerned with the welfare of children; believes that this will result in the unwarranted detention of children; considers detaining children to be a dangerously short-sighted and counterproductive practice that will place them in detached and isolating environments; believes that a humane immigration system should not result in children being held behind bars, and calls on the UK Government to rethink this proposal immediately and to ensure that children are not detained in this manner. Supported by: Patrick Harvie*, Ross Greer*, Joan McAlpine*, Alison Johnstone*, James Dornan*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Haughey* *S5M Ben Macpherson: Edinburgh Twirling Academy That the Parliament congratulates Megan Stewart and Chloe Stevens on being selected as part of a squad of 10 that 6

7 will represent Scotland at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden in August 2016; notes that Megan and Chloe, who train at the Edinburgh Twirling Academy in the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, will participate in individual, pair and team events at the international competition; appreciates that this selection reflects their commitment and dedication and the high standard of training in gymnastics, dance and twirling that the academy provides, and wishes Megan and Chloe all the very best for the competition. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Gordon MacDonald*, Colin Beattie*, John Lamont*, Joan McAlpine*, Tom Arthur*, Graeme Dey* *S5M Patrick Harvie: Extended Closure of the Glasgow Subway That the Parliament notes with concern the delays with the upgrading work on the Glasgow Subway and the extended closure period as a result; understands that the replacement bus service, which requires the use of exact change fares, has had vastly delayed journey times and uses poorly signposted stops, and is concerned that, because of what it sees as the failure of a private company to meet the terms of its contract, the 35,000 daily users of the service will be left even longer without an efficient and effective means of transportation across the city. Supported by: Alison Johnstone*, Ross Greer* R *S5M Gail Ross: Belladrum Opportunities for North Highland UHI Students That the Parliament welcomes the opportunities offered to students from North Highland College UHI to take part in the 2016 Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in August; notes that these include the members of the five-piece band from Alness, Dead Zebras, who it wishes the best of luck when they play on the event's Seedling stage, and Nicola McAuley, who is a hospitality graduate and childcare student from Tain, who will be given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as an entertainment assistant; acknowledges everyone involved in organising and participating in the festival and sends its best wishes to them for this and future years, and pays special tribute to the festival's organisers and North Highland College UHI for offering these opportunities to the students. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Douglas Ross*, Kate Forbes*, Clare Haughey*, Pauline McNeill*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Gordon MacDonald*, Tom Arthur* *S5M Andy Wightman: Edinburgh Airport Consultation That the Parliament understands that Edinburgh Airport Limited (EAL), which owns hectares of land in Lothian and is ultimately owned by companies in Grand Cayman and Luxembourg, has launched a 14- week consultation that will close on 12 September 2016 regarding future airspace usage across Lothian, Falkirk and Fife; understands that there are fewer flight movements today than in 2006 and less freight tonnage than in 1997; is concerned that, given the timescale, communities could face challenges in being able to respond to the consultation and believes that there is very little justification for having it while the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport are reviewing the Guidance on Airspace Change Processes and Guidance on Environmental Objectives; is concerned that the 2015 TUTUR Edinburgh flight path trial resulted in significant changes in flight path usage and associated environmental impacts that should not be used as the baseline for the consultation; understands that historical flight path data is not being made available to the public; is sceptical of the case for more capacity, given the trends in flight movements and the likely impact on carbon emissions, and urges EAL to pause the consultation until the revised guidance is available, ensure that partners in the consultation are adequately resourced and to base it on a more appropriate baseline of flight path data. Supported by: Alison Johnstone*, Patrick Harvie* 7

8 *S5M Brian Whittle: I Am Team GB That the Parliament notes the national sports' day, I Am Team GB, which will be held on 27 August 2016 in partnership with the National Lottery, ITV, STV and UTV; understands that thousands of clubs across the UK will open their doors to allow people to take part in a range of grassroots sports and activities free of charge and that, in an unprecedented ITV, STV and UTV will switch off their channels for an hour to inspire everyone to get involved, active and moving; believes that this will be an opportunity for every sports club and activity group to welcome new members and supporters and could inspire people to stay active in the longer term; supports all initiatives that aim to get people active; encourages everyone to strive toward healthier lifestyles, and hopes that the efforts and success of Team GB's sportsmen and women in Rio will inspire everyone to move more and enjoy it. Supported by: Alexander Burnett*, Donald Cameron*, Peter Chapman*, Alison Harris*, Jackie Baillie*, Alison Johnstone*, Miles Briggs*, Liam McArthur*, Oliver Mundell*, Alexander Stewart*, Douglas Ross*, Maurice Golden*, John Lamont*, Annie Wells* *S5M Colin Beattie: Musselburgh s Burgh Café That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Burgh Café on winning the Best Musselburgh Business 2016 title at the Edinburgh Business Awards, which were presented on 30 June; understands that it was nominated by a combination of the public recommendations, a vote and a mystery shopper test; notes that it has now has the option of competing in the Scotland s Business Awards, which will be presented in August at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh; considers that all of the staff at the 10-year-old family-run café have worked hard to reach this stage, and wishes them the best of success. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Ben Macpherson*, Jackie Baillie*, Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Gordon MacDonald*, Neil Findlay* *S5M Jackie Baillie: Congratulations to Levengrove Park That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Council and the Friends of Levengrove Park on being awarded over 2.7 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund for the upgrade of the park; understands that the project will enhance and restore the heritage of Levengrove Park; notes that one of the key priorities for the project is the expansion of activities in the park, including bringing the Kilmahew Fountain back into working order, building a new pavilion with a café and revamping the play areas; further notes that, as part of the developments to the park, five new posts will be created to help deliver activities in the park, as well as another seven posts in clerical and catering; wishes the project well for the future, and thanks the council and the Friends of Levengrove Park for the contribution that they make to the community. Supported by: Pauline McNeill*, Ivan McKee*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Anas Sarwar* *S5M Liam Kerr: University of Dundee Botanic Gardens That the Parliament gives its full support to the University of Dundee Botanic Gardens; notes that the gardens attract over 80,000 visitors every year, are spread over nine hectares and include a herb garden, Mediterranean, American, Australasian and Asian areas as well as two large glasshouses; welcomes the Ideal Hut Show display, which is currently in the gardens, and the inclusion of "Oor Lilly", part of the Oor Wullie bucket trail, which is taking place around the city in summer 2016 and is attracting record visitor numbers to the space, and recognises the support given to the gardens by the Friends of the Botanic Garden and the work that they do promoting and maintaining it. Supported by: Ben Macpherson*, Peter Chapman*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron*, Jackie Baillie*, Alexander Burnett*, John Lamont*, Miles Briggs*, Oliver Mundell*, Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, Andy Wightman*, Maurice Golden*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart* 8

9 *S5M Clare Adamson: Police Scotland Lanarkshire Open Day, Motherwell Police Office That the Parliament commends Police Scotland Lanarkshire Division for its planned open door event on 13 August 2016; notes that various activities will be available, including an opportunity to visit the dog branch, meet those involved in recruitment, mountain rescue and the marine unit and view police motorcycles and road policing vehicles as well as enjoy children s activities and meet representatives of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service, and encourages all local residents to attend and learn more about the brilliant work undertaken by the emergency services. Supported by: Gail Ross*, Liam Kerr*, James Dornan*, Joan McAlpine*, Richard Lyle*, Alison Harris*, Clare Haughey*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie*, Neil Findlay* *S5M Ben Macpherson: Leith Academy Students Win Internships for US Elections That the Parliament congratulates the group of four students from Leith Academy on winning a place on The Transformation Trust s programme, Inspire US 2016; welcomes the group s winning project, Cross this off your list, which seeks to encourage voter registration and voting participation among 16 and 17-year-olds; acknowledges that, as a result of its success, the group has been awarded a funded trip to the United States for two weeks in November 2016; understands that on the trip the students will intern for the final two weeks of the US elections and assist with the democratic presidential and republican congressional campaigns; notes that after the election the students will also visit Washington DC; welcomes this opportunity, which will help the students develop employability skills and build their confidence, and wishes the students all the best for their trip. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Joan McAlpine*, Graeme Dey*, Jackie Baillie*, Fulton MacGregor*, Ivan McKee*, Richard Lyle*, Andy Wightman*, Clare Adamson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie* *S5M James Dornan: Linn Park Equestrian Centre That the Parliament recognises the excellent work carried out by the owners, staff and volunteers of the Linn Park Equestrian Centre, and notes that, through its various groups, the centre encourages young disabled people to engage with equestrian activities, which are good for both the physical and mental wellbeing of the young people and also provide access in many cases to horses and horse riding that would otherwise be out of reach. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Graeme Dey*, Gail Ross*, Jackie Baillie*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bob Doris*, Clare Haughey*, Ivan McKee*, Richard Lyle*, Tom Arthur*, Annie Wells*, Colin Beattie*, Gordon MacDonald* *S5M Neil Bibby: Sixth Anniversary of the Football Fans in Training Project That the Parliament congratulates the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Professional Football League Trust (SPFLT) on the success of the project, Football Fans in Training (FFIT); understands that it is a 12-week weight management and healthy lifestyle programme that is delivered by community coaches at 32 SPFLT clubs and is a world leader in tackling male obesity; notes that, since 2010, FFIT has been delivered to 4,500 overweight and obese men and that Department of Healthfunded research has shown that the programme helps men achieve positive lifestyle changes and a weight loss of around 5%; welcomes the extension of the programme to 320 women at 16 clubs in Scotland, six clubs in England and up to 12 clubs in Germany between 2016 and 2018; further welcomes the interest in the project shown by other countries and professional sports, including rugby union, ice hockey and Australian rules football, and is looking forward to the imminent publication of the results of a follow-up study that will report on the long-term weight loss of men up to three-and-a-half years after they took part in the project. 9

10 Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Colin Smyth*, David Stewart*, Neil Findlay*, Bob Doris*, Graeme Dey*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Anas Sarwar* *S5M Graeme Dey: ChildLine Volunteer of the Year Prize for Nick Brain That the Parliament congratulates Nick Brain, from Arbroath, on receiving the ChildLine Volunteer of the Year prize at the NSPCC s inaugural Childhood Champion Awards; understands that all the nominees were recommended by fellow NSPCC volunteers and staff across the country; recognises that among Nick s achievements was making a weekly 100-mile round trip for his ChildLine shifts; notes that Nick, who teaches at Arbroath Academy, has volunteered for the late shift in the Aberdeen base every Tuesday for two and a half years, and further congratulates all the other winners from the night. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*, Joan McAlpine*, Neil Findlay*, Bob Doris*, Fulton MacGregor*, Richard Lyle*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Brian Whittle: Bliss Scotland That the Parliament recognises the work of Bliss Scotland, the national charity for premature and sick babies; notes that every year nearly 5,800 babies are born across Scotland who need lifesaving neonatal care; recognises that Bliss Scotland s aim is to ensure that the best interests of babies born premature or sick are always put first; notes its work to support parents and to help health professionals deliver high quality babycentred care and by supporting research to improve outcomes for premature of sick babies; recognises the challenges that Scotland faces in neonatal care and the improvements still to be made, and congratulates all those who work to look after Scotland s babies to ensure that they have the best chance of survival and quality of life. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Alison Harris*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Donald Cameron*, Alexander Burnett*, Andy Wightman*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Smyth*, Kenneth Gibson*, Neil Findlay*, Graeme Dey*, Fulton MacGregor*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Douglas Ross*, Maurice Golden*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Brian Whittle: Healthy Lifestyles from Day One That the Parliament recognises that by the time a child reaches school age their bone density has already developed to about 90%, the same for the neuromuscular system, cardiovascular system and movement patterns; concludes that a child s life-health patterns are set by school age; recognises that, for children to mature fully and live a long, happy and healthy productive life, they need to be active early in order to stimulate their minds and bodies; recognises that by doing this a healthier society would result, both mentally and physically; considers that government, schools and parents need to open up the world of possibilities and ensure that academic and physical opportunities surround Scotland's children; recognises the benefits of teaching children who are active in and out of school versus teaching children who are sedentary; considers that active children are more alert, attentive, enthusiastic and confident, and encourages children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices and fulfil their potential. Supported by: Alexander Burnett*, Alison Harris*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Donald Cameron*, Oliver Mundell*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Smyth*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Douglas Ross*, Maurice Golden*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Brian Whittle: British Heart Foundation That the Parliament recognises the valuable work of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which was founded in 1961 to carry out and promote medical and scientific research relating to disease of the heart and circulation, understands that coronary heart disease continues to be the single biggest killer in Scotland, with nearly 7,000 people dying in 2015 alone; supports the BHF's aim to reduce premature deaths from 10

11 cardiovascular disease in Scotland and the rest of the UK, recognises that it currently invests over 62 million into research across Scotland and is the biggest independent funder of such work; commends the generosity of the public and the hard work and commitment of the BHF's staff and the volunteers, who raise money in the fight for every heartbeat; believes that research is the backbone to this work, and congratulates everyone involved with the BHF and their commitment to tackling coronary heart disease. Supported by: Alison Harris*, Alexander Burnett*, Oliver Mundell*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Donald Cameron*, Andy Wightman*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Smyth*, Monica Lennon*, Kenneth Gibson*, Ivan McKee*, Liam McArthur*, Neil Findlay*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, Maurice Golden*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie*, Anas Sarwar* *S5M Brian Whittle: University of the West of Scotland That the Parliament notes the contribution that the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) makes to Scotland and all the students enrolled on its courses; notes that the university has four campuses in Scotland, in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley; recognises that in 2015 the university was recognised for its ambitious goals by being shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards in the "Most improved student experience" category; notes that the Student s Association was a recipient of the National Union of Students Green Impact Award for positive environmental action in , which included the development of campus gardens and the launch of a new sustainability hub offering sustainability workshops; notes that in March 2016 the UWS London Campus was launched, which is already home to 150 students; encourages and commends the UWS in its goal to enhance academic quality and 21st century learning into everyday teaching, and wishes all those involved the very best. Supported by: Alison Harris*, Oliver Mundell*, Alexander Burnett*, Miles Briggs*, Jeremy Balfour*, James Dornan*, Alexander Stewart*, Donald Cameron*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Smyth*, Kenneth Gibson*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Richard Lyle*, Douglas Ross*, Maurice Golden*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Brian Whittle: Engineering That the Parliament notes the role that engineering plays in Scotland in providing jobs and opportunities, whether in manufacturing industry, information technology, energy or construction; notes the vital sectors that contribute to the Scottish economy; recognises the contribution that education makes to early engagement with science, mathematics and technology and encourages young people to pursue and enjoy these vital subjects, and considers that, in a changing world, a competitive business environment needs to be nurtured and a culture of innovation encouraged. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Alison Harris*, Oliver Mundell*, Alexander Burnett*, Miles Briggs*, Donald Cameron*, Alexander Stewart*, Jackie Baillie*, Liam McArthur*, Kenneth Gibson*, Ivan McKee*, John Lamont*, Peter Chapman*, Richard Lyle*, Maurice Golden*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Christina McKelvie: Welcome Increase in Employment That the Parliament welcomes the Office for National Statistics' Labour Market Statistics for March to May 2016, which show that employment in Scotland rose by over 17,000 in the last quarter; believes that this is testament to the underlying resilience of Scotland's economy, which, it understands, continues to outperform the rest of the UK on female and youth employment; notes the aim to reduce youth unemployment by 40% over the period through the implementation of the Scottish Government's youth employment strategy; further notes the government s aim to equalise opportunities in the labour market in order to combat female unemployment and underrepresentation, and welcomes its pledge to invest in the country s people and infrastructure 11

12 throughout the current parliamentary session in order to reinforce what it sees as its thriving and innovative economy. Supported by: Ruth Maguire*, Joan McAlpine*, James Dornan*, Clare Haughey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Fulton MacGregor*, Ash Denham*, John Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie*, Gordon MacDonald* *S5M Christina McKelvie: Eradicating Child Poverty That the Parliament welcomes the Child Poverty Bill, which was announced by the Scottish Government on 20 July 2016; understands that it aims to tackle the deep-rooted causes of the issue and consequently improve the life chances of every child; believes that it will set out a new approach to tackling inequality that will provide a straightforward pathway for delivering the government s goal to eradicate child poverty; welcomes the 12-month reappointment of the government s independent poverty advisor, Naomi Eisenstadt; believes that Naomi, the Ministerial Advisory Group on Child Poverty and other crucial stakeholders have a key role in eradicating child poverty, and believes that work should be done to ensure that another generation of children in Scotland do not become trapped in the cycle of poverty that will limit their ambitions. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Ruth Maguire*, Ben Macpherson*, Clare Haughey*, James Dornan*, Graeme Dey*, Kenneth Gibson*, Ash Denham*, Ivan McKee*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Adamson*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Anas Sarwar: Human Rights Violations in Kashmir That the Parliament notes with sadness the recent and ongoing violence and loss of life in Kashmir; condemns the loss of innocent lives and the reported human rights abuses and violations; expresses concern at what it sees as the continued silence of the international community on this forgotten conflict, and believes that peace and justice must prevail and that the Kashmiri people should have the right of self-determination. Supported by: Neil Findlay*, Colin Smyth*, Richard Lyle* *S5M Bill Kidd: Predator Agreement That the Parliament expresses concern at the approval by the Norwegian Parliament of a pilot project that could result in the listing of the golden eagle on the Predator Agreement; understands that, although the agreement was established in Norway in the 17th century to protect livestock, it has helped lead to animals such as the wolf, brown bear and wolverine being added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; believes that the golden eagle is an integral part of the Norwegian ecosystem and that the number of birds has been steady for the past 15 to 20 years without presenting a major problem to livestock, and further believes that Norway should consider emulating the programmes in Scotland, which are run in conjunction with the RSPB, that protect such species as the golden eagle and the red kite and help develop their potential to attract tourists. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Gordon MacDonald*, Kenneth Gibson*, Clare Adamson*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Christina McKelvie: Big Lottery Funding for Women s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire That the Parliament welcomes the 410,699 grant from the Big Lottery Fund s Investing in Communities, Life Transitions programme to Women s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire; understands that this will be used toward the expansion of the project, Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery (CEDAR), which aims to help children and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse to have a better understanding and knowledge of how to be safe and have a greater sense of worth and wellbeing in order to lead to improved relationships; notes that the fund is responsible for giving out 40% of the money raised by the 12

13 National Lottery and invests over 650 million each year in a variety of projects, and congratulates its chair, Maureen McGinn, on her management strategy, which has helped people and communities most in need across Scotland. Supported by: Clare Haughey*, Bill Kidd*, James Dornan*, Joan McAlpine*, Monica Lennon*, Richard Lyle*, Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bob Doris*, Graeme Dey*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Tom Arthur*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Neil Findlay: Livingston Camera Club Celebrates Success That the Parliament congratulates Livingston Camera Club on its success over the last year, with over 80 of its members winning various competitions; notes that its 2016 annual exhibition will be on August; congratulates all of the competition winners, and wishes the club the best of luck for next season. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Gordon MacDonald*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Neil Findlay: West Lothian College Art Students Showcase Work That the Parliament congratulates West Lothian College's HNC Contemporary Art Practice students on the recent showcasing of their work, which included collections of paintings, prints, photography, digital work, projection, video, sound, sculpture, installation and intervention work that had been created during their studies; understands that the private showing attracted 150 visitors and was followed by a five-day public display; congratulates all of the students on their hard work, and wishes them well. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Bob Doris*, Pauline McNeill*, Ivan McKee*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Monica Lennon: Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire receive Big Lottery Funding That the Parliament congratulates Women s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire on receiving a 410,699 funding grant from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities, Life Transitions programme; commends the work already being done by the organisation; understands that this funding will allow the charity to continue and expand the successful Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery (CEDAR) project, and notes that the project supports and helps children and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse by providing a therapeutic 12-week group programme for children and young people alongside a concurrent group work programme for their mothers. Supported by: Pauline McNeill*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Ivan McKee*, Fulton MacGregor*, Neil Findlay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Smyth*, Claudia Beamish*, Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie* *S5M John Mason: 80th Anniversary of the Spanish Civil War That the Parliament notes the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War on 17 July 1936; acknowledges the place that the war had in the larger struggle against fascism across Europe in the years that followed; deplores the overthrow of a democratic government by military means; further deplores the human cost of the civil war with more than 500,000 people killed and almost as many displaced due to the conflict; further notes the sacrifices made by Scots and those of other nations who joined international brigades to fight for democracy, and believes that freedom will continue to endure as long as there are people willing to sacrifice themselves for it. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Clare Haughey*, Bill Kidd*, Ivan McKee*, Fulton MacGregor*, Neil Findlay*, Gillian Martin*, John Finnie*, Clare Adamson*, Tom Arthur* 13

14 *S5M Jackie Baillie: Cube Housing opens New Dumbarton Office That the Parliament welcomes the opening of Cube Housing Association s new Dumbarton office; understands that Cube has opened a new office on Dumbarton High Street as a response to feedback from residents; further understands that it has announced that more than 500 new homes will be built in West Dunbartonshire as part of a 54.6 million investment; notes that around 477 Cube tenants live in the local area and that the office on the high street allows tenants to access help on their doorstep; recognises the benefit that the investment will have for the local community, and believes that the new office can strengthen the bond between Cube and its tenants. Supported by: Neil Findlay*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Jackie Baillie: Luss Primary School Named Regional Champion at the Total Green School Awards That the Parliament congratulates Luss Primary School on being named both regional and Scottish champions at the Total Green School Awards; understands that the school s project, "Working with Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust", involves helping to conserve the powan, a fish found only in Loch Eck and Loch Lomond; further understands that pupils from Luss Primary School joined other regional champions at the national awards ceremony, which was held at London Zoo; notes that each regional champion received a specially commissioned trophy and 1,000 to put towards their school s fund, with the overall UK champions receiving a total of 5,000 for their school; congratulates the pupils on their achievement, and wishes the project every success. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Ivan McKee*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Jackie Baillie: MoonWalk Founder, Nina Borough, Receives Honorary Degree That the Parliament congratulates Nina Borough on receiving an honorary degree from Edinburgh Napier University for her contribution to charity over the years; notes that Nina is the founder of Walk the Walk, a charity that aims to raise money to help combat breast cancer; understands that Walk the Walk has raised more than 111 million to date, with 19.4 million raised by Walk the Walk Scotland alone; notes that Nina walked the New York Marathon in a bra with 12 other women in 1996 to help raise money in the fight against cancer and later found out that she had the disease herself; recognises the exceptional contribution that Nina has made to the fight against cancer, and wishes her and the MoonWalk every success in the future. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Smyth*, Richard Lyle*, Andy Wightman*, Graeme Dey*, Ivan McKee*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Patrick Harvie: Glasgow Youth Council That the Parliament notes that the Glasgow Youth Council (GYC) represents young people aged between 12 and 25 across the city and has a particular role in promoting political engagement with newly enfranchised 16 to 18-yearold voters throughout Glasgow; recognises the need for political institutions, including the Scottish Parliament, to reach out to young constituents who live, work, study and volunteer in communities; notes that the GYC has currently collected nearly 2,000 consultation responses from young Glaswegians to formulate its manifesto, and encourages all Glasgow MSPs to help promote the consultation to ensure that the results reflect the widest range of views from the city s young people. Supported by: Ross Greer*, John Finnie*, Ivan McKee*, Clare Haughey*, Andy Wightman*, Neil Findlay*, Jackie Baillie*, James Dornan*, Anas Sarwar*, Alison Johnstone*, Annie Wells*, Colin Beattie* *S5M David Stewart: Award-winning Cyclist at 70 That the Parliament congratulates 70-year-old George Grant from Forres on winning silver at the British Masters Track 14

15 Championships in the Newport Velodrome in South Wales; notes that George s moment of triumph came late in the competition when he took part in the points race, a multi-lap bunch race where riders have to sprint every 10 laps to win points; understands that this race was run with three different age groups, including former professional and Olympian riders, combined into the one event, which made the race faster and more competitive; understands that George has been racing for 55 years and still trains five days-a-week; commends him on his success and his continued training regime, which is an inspiration to everyone, and wishes him continued success in the future Supported by: Douglas Ross*, Bill Kidd*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Neil Findlay*, Claudia Beamish*, Jackie Baillie*, Maree Todd*, Colin Beattie* *S5M David Torrance: Congratulations to the Participants of the Black Rock 5 Race That the Parliament congratulates the hundreds of participants in the Black Rock 5 race in Kinghorn, Fife; commends the efforts of all those involved in the organisation of the race that has been run annually since 1987; recognises the involvement of Murray Strain who received the inaugural Bill Tulloch Award for being the first runner to complete the race, having done so in 23 minutes and 24 seconds, and encourages all runners to participate again next year. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Gordon MacDonald*, Tom Arthur*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bob Doris*, Gillian Martin*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M David Torrance: Congratulations to LinkLiving Ltd at West Bridge Mill That the Parliament congratulates LinkLiving Ltd at West Bridge Mill in Kirkcaldy on its re-opening on 15 July 2016; commends the efforts of all those involved in their extensive refurbishment; recognises that West Bridge Mill has been home to LinkLiving services such as a supported accommodation service, a self-help service, a befriending project, employability projects and a foodbank distributor since 1995, and encourages West Bridge Mill and LinkLiving to continue to meet the needs of the local community and to continue to work with local partners to provide a range of services to help improve the lives of people across Fife. Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Gordon MacDonald*, Tom Arthur*, Ivan McKee*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bob Doris*, Graeme Dey*, Gillian Martin*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Sandra White: Safeguarding Consumers from Scams That the Parliament welcomes the Which? campaign to safeguard consumers from scams; celebrates the magazine's efforts to provide information and advice to protect people from online scams and notes its recent research suggesting that 85% of UK citizens thought businesses should have an equal or greater responsibility than consumers for protecting them from online fraud; believes that companies need to do more to safeguard their customers from the increasingly sophisticated techniques used by scammers, and calls on the Scottish Government and its partners to continue their efforts to ensure that consumers and their data are adequately protected. Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Alison Johnstone*, Joan McAlpine*, Christine Grahame*, Bill Kidd*, Clare Haughey*, Gordon MacDonald*, Tom Arthur*, John Mason*, Richard Lyle*, Ivan McKee*, Kenneth Gibson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Graeme Dey*, Liam McArthur*, Gillian Martin*, Neil Findlay*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Peter Chapman: Congratulations to Aden Country Park That the Parliament congratulates everyone at Aden Country Park, which is in Mintlaw in Aberdeenshire, on it being awarded almost 1.5 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund; recognises the boost that this will bring 15

16 to continuing the park's success; thanks the lottery fund, and wishes the park all the best over the coming months with its upcoming projects. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Alexander Burnett*, Jackie Baillie*, Miles Briggs*, Donald Cameron*, Jeremy Balfour*, Douglas Ross*, Oliver Mundell*, Bill Kidd*, Liam Kerr*, John Lamont*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Alison Harris*, Murdo Fraser*, Brian Whittle*, Maurice Golden*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Gordon MacDonald: Fair Trade and Brexit That the Parliament welcomes the recognition by the Fairtrade Foundation that Balerno is a Fair Trade Village; acknowledges that the principles of fair trade encourage world citizenship but is concerned that the Brexit decision could have a huge detrimental impact on the lives of the farmers and workers in developing countries who grow food consumed here as the UK begins to reshape its relationship with the EU; understands that the UK will need to renegotiate how it trades with other countries, both in Europe and the rest of the world, and considers that this could put fair trade farmers and workers in a vulnerable position. Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Joan McAlpine*, Ivan McKee*, James Dornan*, Bob Doris*, Gillian Martin*, Ben Macpherson*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M David Stewart: Successful Hebridean Celtic Festival That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Hebridean Celtic Festival, which it considers came of age in style by smashing all records, becoming the most successful event in its 21-year history; notes that the event was attended by an estimated 18,000 people who savoured four days of outstanding music in Stornoway and surrounding communities; acknowledges the massive boost that this event has given to the fragile island economy, and wishes all concerned every success in the planning of the 2017 event. Supported by: Maree Todd*, Monica Lennon*, Jackie Baillie*, Douglas Ross*, Angus MacDonald*, Gordon MacDonald*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Andy Wightman*, Liam McArthur*, John Finnie*, Colin Beattie* *S5M David Stewart: Trucker of the Year That the Parliament congratulates Conor McKenna on winning the 2016 Trucker Of The Year Award at the Truckness festival in Inverness; acknowledges that this award is presented by fellow truckers to the HGV driver who is deemed to have contributed significantly over the year to the HGV industry and in particular HGV drivers' safety, conditions and overall welfare; notes that this event is open to all Scottish truckers and that there was an excellent turnout at this year s event; understands that Conor received his award primarily for the work that he carried out in helping to secure a pilot HGV 50 mph speed limit on the A9, which was deemed by drivers in the industry to be one of the most important positive steps taken in addressing safety, welfare and truckers' concerns; commends Conor for his efforts, and wishes him continued success in his various campaigns to improve road safety in the year ahead. Supported by: Maree Todd*, Jackie Baillie*, Douglas Ross*, Gordon MacDonald*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Neil Findlay*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Jackie Baillie: Kilmahew/St. Peter's Hinterland That the Parliament welcomes the news that Hinterland, which is based at St Peter's seminary in Kilmahew woods, won the judges choice award at the first Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Awards; notes that the awards recognised a breadth of Scottish talent from across thirteen categories, and the judges choice was an additional category with the winner announced on the night; congratulates the public arts body, NVA, on winning the award, and believes that this will help it build on its existing success in promoting arts and culture in Argyll and Bute. 16

17 Supported by: Pauline McNeill*, Richard Lyle*, Michael Russell*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bob Doris*, Andy Wightman*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Kenneth Gibson: Justice for the Victims of Flight MH17 That the Parliament remembers the 298 men, women and children who died as a result of the unprovoked shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 above eastern Ukraine from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on 17 July 2014; recognises that the victims included 15 crew members and 80 children; notes that many of the children died along with their parents, which led to some families being wiped out; condemns the manner in which the crime scene was reportedly handled; understands that this included allowing looting to take place and that investigators were prevented from accessing the site to identify and recover bodies; notes that the conclusion of the final report of the Dutch Safety Board, which was published on 13 October 2015, was that the plane was destroyed by a Russianmade Buk surface-to-air missile; understands that the area from which the missile was fired was controlled by pro-russian forces; denounces what it sees as the Russian Government s ongoing obstruction of justice by failing to provide Dutch prosecutors with the information that they have repeatedly requested and by using its UN Security Council veto to block a draft resolution aimed at setting up an international tribunal regarding the incident; calls on Vladimir Putin to ensure cooperation so that justice for the victims and their families can finally be served, and expresses its sympathy to everyone whose lives have been impacted by this senseless mass murder and who are in search of closure. Supported by: James Dornan*, Gillian Martin*, Joan McAlpine*, Richard Lyle*, John Mason*, Bob Doris*, John Finnie*, Clare Haughey*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Emma Harper: The Music Room, Dumfries That the Parliament commends Carol Brotherston, the founder of The Music Room in Dumfries, on teaching and promoting the importance of music; notes that it was established as a non-profit making project to facilitate the learning of musical instruments in a nurturing environment; applauds Carol on her plans to raise funds to help develop the facility and to expand on her ideas; commends the events that it has organised for people in the community to help them enjoy and celebrate music at grassroots level; supports Carol in all her work in promoting music and creativity, and wishes The Music Room every success. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Ivan McKee*, Gordon MacDonald*, Clare Haughey* R, Colin Smyth*, Bill Kidd*, Tom Arthur*, Richard Lyle*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bob Doris*, Brian Whittle*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Miles Briggs: Musselburgh's Riding of the Marches 2016 That the Parliament welcomes Musselburgh's Riding of the Marches 2016, which will take place from 23 to 31 July; notes that the Riding of the Marches, which commemorates the marking of the ancient boundaries of the burgh, known as the "Honest Toun", was first mentioned in the record books in 1682 and customarily takes place every 21 years; is aware that the week of celebrations includes ridings, a procession, a pageant, an exhibition, a civic ball, a concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, as well as various sporting and musical events and other entertainment for young and old; congratulates the organisers on their hard work and for producing a vibrant and diverse programme of events for all age groups; commends those who have sponsored the activities, including many local businesses; encourages residents from across Lothian and further afield to take part in some of the festivities; considers that the Riding of the Marches is an important part of Musselburgh's distinctive heritage, and hopes that the 2016 celebrations are memorable and enjoyable for all involved. 17

18 Supported by: Peter Chapman*, Jeremy Balfour*, Oliver Mundell*, Alexander Stewart*, John Lamont*, Ivan McKee*, Douglas Ross*, Gordon MacDonald*, Liam Kerr*, Richard Lyle*, Alison Harris*, Murdo Fraser*, Brian Whittle*, Jackie Baillie*, Maurice Golden*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Sandra White: Congratulations to Tearfund Scotland That the Parliament congratulates Tearfund Scotland on hosting its sell-out Cakes, Bakes and Faith event with Martha Collison, baker and youngest-ever contestant on The Great British Bake Off, and Will Torrent, award-winning chocolatier and patissier, at Re:Hope Church in Glasgow; understands that Martha and Will participated in a bake-off as well as talking about their trips to Cambodia and Ethiopia with Tearfund where they saw at first hand the toll of severe drought on individuals and communities in both countries and the work that Tearfund is doing to help those affected, and wishes Tearfund Scotland every continued success in the valuable work that it does around the world. Supported by: John Mason*, Ivan McKee*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Tom Arthur*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bob Doris*, Gillian Martin*, Ben Macpherson*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Annie Wells*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Stuart McMillan: Top Award for Inverclyde Heritage Group That the Parliament congratulates the local Inverclyde heritage group, Magic Torch, on being announced as the winner of the most innovative community and archive organisation in the UK by the Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG); understands that the CAHG was particularly impressed by the creativity and ability of the group to make history come alive to a younger generation through its graphic novel, Achi Baba, which looks at the First World War Gallipoli campaign in 1915; notes that Magic Torch work closely with primary schools and comic workshops, and wishes the team continued success for the future in creating a record of important local events in an easily accessible and highly innovative comic book format. Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Clare Haughey*, Bill Kidd*, Tom Arthur*, Richard Lyle*, Kenneth Gibson*, Fulton MacGregor*, Bob Doris*, Graeme Dey*, Gillian Martin*, Jackie Baillie*, Clare Adamson*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Gordon Lindhurst: Sponsorship Deal for the Team Jak Foundation That the Parliament congratulates the Team Jak Foundation and Livingston FC on agreeing an in-kind sponsorship deal that will allow the charity to benefit from enhanced marketing and fundraising initiatives; recognises the important work that the foundation does in West Lothian and beyond through the initiative, Jak s Den, in which staff support children with serious, often terminal illness and their families with respite facilities that cater for their needs; notes the courageous role that Jak Trueman played in setting up the charity at such a young age when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of terminal cancer; hopes that continuing to raise the profile of the charity in this way will allow the foundation to reach more families in need of help, and wishes both the foundation and Livingston FC every success over the next 12 months and with the season ahead. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Liam Kerr*, Alexander Stewart*, John Lamont*, Donald Cameron*, Peter Chapman*, Oliver Mundell*, Miles Briggs*, Richard Lyle*, Alison Harris*, Bob Doris*, Brian Whittle*, Jackie Baillie*, Maurice Golden*, Colin Beattie* *S5M Richard Lochhead: Findhorn Bay Festival 2016 That the Parliament congratulates Findhorn Bay Arts on the launch of the outstanding 2016 Findhorn Bay Festival programme; notes that the festival, which will run from 21 to 26 September, will be a celebration of arts and culture and will feature artists from Scotland and beyond; acknowledges the success of 18