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BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 120/2014

Monday 11 August 2014

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Contents

The sections which appear in today’s Business Bulletin are in bold Section A: Today’s Business

- Meetings of Committees

- Meeting of the Parliament

Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament Section C: Future Meetings of Committees Section D: Oral Questions

- Questions selected for First Minister’s Questions

- Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time

Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer Section F: Motions and Amendments Section G: Bills

- New Bills introduced

- New amendments to Bills

- Members’ Bills proposals

Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published

Section I: Petitions – new public petitions Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate

legislation Section K: Corrections to the Official Report

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Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on

6 August 2014

Tuesday 12 August 2014 2.00 pm Time for Reflection – Ms Nandi Mandela, businesswoman,

grand-daughter of Nelson Mandela and speaker at the 2014 Edinburgh International Culture Summit

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Economic Opportunities of

Independence followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-10675 Drew Smith: Gaza (for text of

motion see Section F) Wednesday 13 August 2014 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth (for text of questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 7 August 2014)

followed by Ministerial Statement: Working Together, Progressive Workplace

Policies in Scotland followed by Scottish Government Debate: Welfare followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

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5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-10365 Bill Kidd: A Message for

Dearest Scotland (for text of motion see Section F) Thursday 14 August 2014 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions (for text of questions see Section D of the

Business Bulletin for Thursday 7 August 2014) 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business – S4M-10368 Angus MacDonald: Scotland’s

Pollinator Population (for text of motion see Section F) 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Festivals, Festival 2014

and Culture 2014 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 19 August 2014 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges

(Scotland) Bill followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 6.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

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Wednesday 20 August 2014 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions

Justice and the Law Officers; Rural Affairs and the Environment

followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Thursday 21 August 2014 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions followed by Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time

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Business Bulletin: Monday 11 August 2014 Section C – 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 at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm

Health and Sport Committee 12 August 2014

22nd Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 9.45 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether

to take items 3 and 4 in private and whether its consideration of NHS boards budget scrutiny draft report should be taken in private at future meetings.

2. Commonwealth Games: The Committee will take evidence from— David Grevemberg, Chief Executive, Glasgow 2014 Ltd.

3. Work programme: The Committee will consider its approach to the Health Inequalities early years inquiry.

4. Food (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 August, the Committee expects to consider a draft report on Food (Scotland) Bill and a draft report on NHS boards budget scrutiny. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Education and Culture Committee 12 August 2014

20th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Public

Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of the Convener of the School Closure Review Panels as Specified Authority) Order 2014 [draft] from—

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Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Janet Gardner, HM Inspector, and John Paterson, Divisional Solicitor, Scottish Government.

2. Subordinate legislation: Michael Russell (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning) to move—

S4M-10645—That the Education and Culture Committee recommends that the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of the Convener of the School Closure Review Panels as Specified Authority) Order 2014 [draft] be approved.

3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Lanarkshire Colleges Order 2014 [draft] from—

Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Melanie Weldon, Head of College Regionalisation, Colin Baird, Policy Executive, and Ailsa Heine, Senior Principal Legal Officer, Scottish Government.

4. Subordinate legislation: Michael Russell (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning) to move—

S4M-10643—That the Education and Culture Committee recommends that the Lanarkshire Colleges Order 2014 [draft] be approved.

5. Inquiry into decision making on whether to take children into care: The Committee will receive an update on the inquiry from—

David Blair, Head of Looked After Children Unit, Scottish Government.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 August, the Committee will consider the Historic Environment Scotland Bill at Stage 2, and consider subordinate legislation. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Justice Committee 12 August 2014

22nd Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2)

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.

2. Brain injury and the criminal justice system: The Committee will take evidence, in round-table format, from—

Dr Brian O’Neill, Consultant in Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust, Graham Anderson House; Dr Oliver Aldridge, Committee Member, Howard League Scotland; Dr Jean McFarlane, NHS Scotland; Superintendent Andrew Allan, Criminal Justice, Police Scotland; Douglas Gentleman, Clinical Director in Neurorehabilitation and Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon, Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee;

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Dr Alan Carson, Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network; Ruth Parker, Assistant Director of Health and Care, Scottish Prison Service; Professor Huw Williams, Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research, University of Exeter; Professor Tom McMillan, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Glasgow.

3. Environmental crime and its connections to serious organised crime and money laundering: The Committee will take evidence, in round-table format, from—

Calum MacDonald, National Operations Director, and William Wilson, National Waste and Enforcement Manager, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Assistant Chief Constable Ruaridh Nicolson, and Detective Chief Inspector Garry Mitchell, Police Scotland; Catriona Dalrymple, Head of Policy Division, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; Linda Ovens, Chair of the Scottish Centre, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management; Stephen Freeland, Policy Executive, Scottish Environment Services Association; John Mundell, Society of Local Authority Chief Executives Scotland.

4. Review of evidence: The Committee will review the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 August, the Committee expects to take evidence from HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland and HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Welfare Reform Committee 12 August 2014

12th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether

to take item 5 in private. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Scotland

Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2014 [draft] from—

Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minster and Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, Owen Griffiths, Policy Officer, Housing Support & Homelessness Unit, and Jackie Pantony, Principal Legal Officer, Legal Directorate, Scottish Government.

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3. Subordinate legislation: Nicola Sturgeon (The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities) to move—S4M-10739—

That the Welfare Reform Committee recommends that the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order be approved.

4. Scottish Government’s response to Expert Working Group on Welfare and Constitutional Reform report: The Committee will take evidence from—

Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minster and Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, Susan Anton, Economist, Welfare Analysis, and Edward Orr, Senior Policy Officer, Welfare Division, Scottish Government.

5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its response to the appearance of Rt Hon David Mundell MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, UK Government.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 30 September, the Committee expects to take evidence on the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee 12 August 2014

24th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 11.30 am in the Adam Smith Room (CR5) 1. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the

following— Food Hygiene and Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/213); Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/214).

2. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following—

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 2 and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/212 (C.18)); Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/210 (C.17)).

3. Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: The Committee will consider the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 19 August, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence via video conference on the Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Bill. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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Finance Committee 13 August 2014

23rd Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Mary Fairfax Somerville Room (CR2)

1. Block grant adjustment for the devolved taxes: The Committee will take evidence from—

John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, and Jonathan Sewell, Principal Policy Analyst, Scottish Government.

Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee 13 August 2014

20th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the Robert Burns Room (CR1) 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether

to take item 4 in private. 2. Homelessness in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from—

Robert Aldridge, Chief Executive, Homeless Action Scotland; Rosemary Brotchie, Policy & Research Manager, Shelter Scotland; Garry Burns, Prevention of Homelessness Caseworker, Govan Law Centre; Rob Gowans, Policy Officer, Citizens Advice Scotland.

3. Petition: PE1481 The committee will consider a petition by Mr Pat Rafferty, Mr Harry Donaldson, and Mr Harry Frew on behalf of Unite, GMB, & UCATT, on blacklisting in Scotland.

4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2015-16: The Committee will consider a list of candidates for the post of budget adviser.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 Aug, The Committee will hold an informal meeting with Stakeholders on the Homelessness in Scotland follow up Inquiry. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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Local Government and Regeneration Committee 13 August 2014

21st Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative

instruments— SSI 2014/164: The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2014 SSI 2014/184: The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (Amendment) Order 2014 SSI 2014/200: The Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014

2. Accounts Commission for Scotland local government overview report: The Committee will take evidence from—

Douglas Sinclair, Chair, Accounts Commission for Scotland, Fraser McKinlay, Controller of Audit and Director, Performance Audit and Best Value, and Gordon Smail, Senior Manager, Audit Scotland.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 20 August 2014, the Committee expects to consider oral evidence from Solace and Local Authorities on the Local Government Benchmarking Framework; and will consider the letter from the Scottish Government on the Policy Memorandum for the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee 13 August 2014

22nd Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 10.00 am in the James Clerk Maxwell Room (CR4) 1. The Scottish Government’s designation of Marine Protected Areas: The

Committee will take evidence from— Lloyd Austin, Head of Conservation Policy, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland; Professor Bob Furness, University of Glasgow; Professor Laurence Mee, Director of the Scottish Association of Marine Science, University of the Highlands and Islands; Dr Mike Tetley, Consultant, Marine Sciences and Ecology, Whale and Dolphin Conservation; Mick Borwell, Environmental Issues Director, Oil and Gas UK; Calum Duncan, Scotland Programme Manager, Marine Conservation Society; Jenny Hogan, Director of Policy, Scottish Renewables; Professor Phil Hammond, University of St Andrews; Ross Dougal, Vice President, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation.

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Proposed future business For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 14 August 2014

11th Meeting, 2014

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in the David Livingstone Room (CR6) 1. Inquiry into procedures for considering legislation (in private): The

Committee will issues for a draft report.

Proposed future business The Committee will next meet on 2 October. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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Section E – Written questions lodged on 08 August 2014

Questions marked with a triangle (Δ) are initiated by the Scottish Government in order to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an "R". S4W-22314 Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government what projects it has funded to assist blind and partially sighted adults and children in each of the last three years.

S4W-22315 Jean Urquhart: To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers the European Court of Human Rights as a valid avenue of appeal in relation to criminal cases in which interim suspension of sentence is granted pending appeal on the grounds of violation of human rights.

S4W-22316 Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government when the south side piers of the Forth Replacement Crossing designated (a) S1, (b) S2 and (c) S3 will be completed; what the original target completion date was, and what the reason was for any delay.

S4W-22319 Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government whether the Forth Replacement Crossing has reached the halfway stage of construction.

S4W-22320 Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government whether the critical path of the Forth Replacement Crossing project has been affected by delays in constructing piers or any other part of the project.

S4W-22321 Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government what float time is left in the Forth Replacement Crossing project.

S4W-22322 Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government how it would inform the Parliament of any risk that the Forth Replacement Crossing might not be completed on time and whether it would do so at the earliest available opportunity.

S4W-22324 Gavin Brown: To ask the Scottish Government when work will commence on suspending the deck sections of the Forth Replacement Crossing.

S4W-22326 Sarah Boyack: To ask the Scottish Government what impact analysis it has carried out on the Local Government Finance (Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Act 2012; what additional (a) revenues have been generated and (b) costs have been incurred by local authorities, and how many (i) houses, (ii) shops and (iii) business properties have been brought back into use.

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S4W-22327 Kezia Dugdale: To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-21894 by Michael Russell on 16 July 2014, what the (a) eligibility criteria are and (b) application process is.

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Section F – Motions and Amendments

Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.

Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.

Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.

Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols:

Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time;

Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published;

A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business;

A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support;

An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.

The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.

A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk, for which contact details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-10760 John Mason: Welcoming the Big Lottery Refund for Charities—That the Parliament welcomes the news that £148 million of the £425 million taken from the Big Lottery Fund to help pay for excess London 2012 expenses has been returned to the fund; congratulates the Directory of Social Change on leading a campaign, which, it understands, has succeeded in helping the charities that lost out due to the initial decision, and hopes that the remainder of the lost funding can be restored in a timely manner.

Supported by: David Stewart*

*S4M-10759 Jim Eadie: Amending the Terms of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975—That the Parliament expresses its concern regarding the military widows and widowers who are negatively affected by the terms of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975, which it understands forces them to surrender their pension if they wish to remarry or cohabit with a new partner; recognises what it sees as the significant sacrifice made by the partners of serving personnel; finds it unjust that those who lose their loved ones must choose between retaining their pension and entering a new relationship; considers that forcing these people to surrender their pensions only saves the taxpayer an estimated £31,284 per annum; expresses its support for the Justice for Widows Campaign, organised by the Forces Pensions Society, which aims to change what is considered this unfair system; agrees with the findings of the campaign, which it understands sets out that the 1975 scheme favours personnel on short-term service contracts and disadvantages those who have committed a significant portion of their lives to the armed forces; believes that people who joined following the coming into force of the 2005 pension scheme are not subject to the same conditions, and believes that the partners of those who served before 2005 should be treated with dignity and respect and should not have to sacrifice their pension when finding a new partner.

*S4M-10758 Clare Adamson: Congratulations to NYJOS and Drake Music on the Collaboration, Same River Twice—That the Parliament congratulates the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland (NYJOS) and Drake Music Scotland (DMS) on what it sees as their exciting and inspirational collaboration, Same River Twice, which was composed by Malcolm Edmonstone, who also led the performance; recognises what it considers the outstanding performances of the participating musicians, Emma Clark, Rhona Smith, Chris Jacquin, Stephanie Forrest, Paul Duff, Helena Kay, Andy Robb, Jonathon Silk, Elanor Gunn, Jonathan Penny and David Munn, and considers invaluable the contribution made by NYJOS and DMS in working with young people and giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent.

Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Dennis Robertson*, Joan McAlpine*, Mike MacKenzie*, Liam McArthur*, David Stewart*

*S4M-10757# Graeme Dey: Angus CAB Publishes Paper Highlighting Challenges Faced by Online Benefit Claimants—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Digitally enhanced or Digitally Disadvantaged?, a discussion paper

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produced by Angus Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); notes the paper’s concern regarding the Department of Work and Pensions’ "digital by default" strategy, which expects 80% of benefits applications to be made online, despite the UK Government recognising that only 30% of claimants for universal credit would have no difficulty in moving to online benefit claiming; understands that the paper states that often those who are applying for benefits are those who are least likely to have access to the internet; notes with concern the wider issue of an IT skills deficit in Angus, including Angus South, with only 54% of Angus CAB clients having access to the internet at home, compared to 68% across Scotland, and commends the work done by Angus CAB on the paper, which it considers provides an understanding of the challenges faced by those claiming benefits online and the future pressures that this may place on local services.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, David Stewart*

*S4M-10756 John Swinney: Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill – UK Legislation—That the Parliament agrees that the relevant provisions of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 25 June 2014, relating to a range of measures on access to finance, data-sharing in education, and insolvency, so far as these matters fall within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament, should be considered by the UK Parliament.

Supported by: Fergus Ewing*, Derek Mackay*

*S4M-10755 Gordon MacDonald: Forth Children’s Theatre Sell-out Run of Les Misérables—That the Parliament congratulates the cast, musicians, director, choreographer and volunteers involved in the Forth Children’s Theatre’s production of Les Misérables; recognises that this award-winning youth theatre company is in its 36th year at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe; understands that the cast consists of students aged from seven to 18 who have been preparing for the show since April and that their dedication shines throughout this professional, slick, fast-paced production that showcases the talent and energy of the cast; notes that this self-funding theatre group provides tuition free of charge to all the young people despite receiving no public support, and wishes everyone involved every success in the future.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Clare Adamson*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jean Urquhart*

*S4M-10754 Sandra White: Strathclyde University Student Named Scottish Young Ambassador for Europe—That the Parliament congratulates Gary Paterson, who studies at the University of Strathclyde, on being elected as the Scottish Young Ambassador for Europe; understands that this role will see Gary representing the views and opinions of Scotland’s youth at both a UK and European level, while also working in Scotland to engage young people in citizenship and European politics; further understands that there are three different UK Young Ambassador positions, youth representatives for the European Youth Forum, the Commonwealth and UK Young Ambassadors specifically working on the European Structured Dialogue Programme, and wishes Gary every success in his role and all future endeavours.

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Supported by: Clare Adamson*, Joan McAlpine*, David Stewart*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Margaret Mitchell*, Cara Hilton*, Mike MacKenzie*, Christina McKelvie*, Anne McTaggart*

*S4M-10753 Clare Adamson: Gas Explosions in Taiwan—That the Parliament extends its condolences to all those in the Cianjhen District of Taiwan who lost loved ones in the series of dreadful gas explosions that occurred there on 31 July 2014; also sends its sincere hopes for a full and speedy recovery for all those injured; understands that the gas explosions ripped through Kohsiung just before midnight local time, killing 28 people and injuring over 300; commends the strenuous efforts of all emergency services involved at the scene, and conveys its support to all those engaged in trying to ensure that such accidents are prevented in future.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Nigel Don*, Joan McAlpine*, Neil Bibby*, Neil Findlay*, Rob Gibson*, John Lamont*, Mike MacKenzie*, John Mason*, Christina McKelvie*, Stuart McMillan*, Anne McTaggart*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*

S4M-10752 Colin Beattie: Crookston War Memorial’s Rededication Ceremony—That the Parliament congratulates Wallyford Community Council on the successful rededication ceremony of the Crookston War Memorial, which took place following recent restoration work on 4 August 2014, the centenary of the start of the First World War; understands that the community council was the first group to be awarded funding from the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund and was supported by further funding from East Lothian Council’s Civic Pride Fund; recognises that East Lothian Council’s Provost, Ludovic Broun-Lindsay, laid a floral tribute and that the Rev John Ostler rededicated the stone to the 59 fallen soldiers named on the memorial, and believes that the lives of those who were killed in the war should never be forgotten.

Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Gordon MacDonald*, Stuart McMillan*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*, Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*

S4M-10751 Colin Beattie: Green Flag Award for Midlothian Parks—That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Council after Green Flags were awarded to Vogrie Country Park, Roslin Glen Park, Springfield Mill Park and King’s Park, Dalkeith; notes the importance of maintaining good-sized outdoor spaces to promote exercise, encourage wildlife and act as green lungs in urban areas, and hopes that Midlothian Council continues to build on this success.

Supported by: Christine Grahame, Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*

S4M-10750 Claudia Beamish: RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards—That the Parliament acknowledges that RSPB Scotland will host its third Nature of Scotland Awards in 2014; recognises the work undertaken by both RSPB Scotland in organising the awards and the Crown Estate in sponsoring the event; notes that there are eight award categories, community initiative, innovation, marine conservation, outstanding contribution, sustainable development, youth and education, species champion and politician of the year; believes that these awards

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pay tribute to the efforts of people around the country who have a passion for nature in Scotland and work tirelessly to ensure that it is both sustained and enhanced, and notes that the Parliament is hosting the shortlisting reception for the awards in the Garden Lobby on 12 August.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Willie Rennie, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Angus MacDonald, Margaret McCulloch, Nanette Milne, Stuart McMillan, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, John Mason, Christina McKelvie, Nigel Don, Patricia Ferguson*, Jackie Baillie*, Jayne Baxter*, Liam McArthur*, Clare Adamson*, Jamie McGrigor*

S4M-10749 Sandra White: City of Glasgow College Graduates Triumph at the Commonwealth Games—That the Parliament warmly congratulates two City of Glasgow College graduates on their triumph at the 2014 Commonwealth Games; notes that Kimberley Renicks, who graduated with an HND in Sports Coaching with Development of Sport in 2009, won Team Scotland’s first gold when she was successful in the under-48 kg judo final on 24 July and that the gymnast, Liam Davie, who completed an NQ in Sport and Leisure in 2011, made history as being part of the Scotland’s first-ever medal-winning gymnastics team; congratulates the college on six of its graduates representing Team Scotland, and believes that these achievements are testament to what it sees as the world-class teaching and learning on offer at the college.

Supported by: Clare Adamson*

S4M-10748 Clare Adamson: Video Games Showcase Event—That the Parliament congratulates the Dare to be Digital video games development competition; recognises the hard work and dedication of the teams of students who assembled at Abertay University for nine weeks from June to August 2014 to develop prototype video games, culminating in the Dare ProtoPlay 2014 event held in Dundee from 7 to 10 August; notes that these prototypes are displayed at a free talent showcase event where the general public and industry experts get to play and vote for the games, and further congratulates the sponsors, Creative Scotland, Event Scotland and Dundee City Council, for supporting what it considers this exciting event showcasing the growing video games industry in Scotland.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, David Torrance, Christian Allard, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Maxwell, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Fiona McLeod*

S4M-10747 Hanzala Malik: Condemnation of ISIS Action in Northern Iraq—That the Parliament gravely condemns the actions of ISIS against the Yazidi Kurds in northern Iraq; understands that recent offensives in the Shangal region have forced between 10,000 and 40,000 civilians into the surrounding mountains without any food, water or shelter; believes that this has resulted in a grave humanitarian crisis that desperately needs to be resolved and that this is compounded by UNICEF, which has called the situation a ―disaster‖, and calls on international agencies to urgently assist in aid drops in the region and governments around the world to respond to the Kurdistan Government’s plea for humanitarian assistance.

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Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Rowley, Iain Gray, Tavish Scott, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Elaine Murray, Jean Urquhart, Christina McKelvie, John Mason, Patricia Ferguson, Michael McMahon, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Jackie Baillie*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Liam McArthur*, Clare Adamson*, John Finnie*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10746 Neil Findlay: Congratulations to Deans Community High School Team ROBUS—That the Parliament congratulates Team ROBUS from Deans Community High School in West Lothian, which has been participating in the F1 in Schools challenge, in which competing teams have to design, test, manufacture and then race their very own miniature F1 car; notes that the challenge now takes place in over 40 countries worldwide, with more than nine million students participating, and is based around the development and application of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills; notes that Team ROBUS has progressed through both the Scottish and UK heats of the competition and will represent Scotland at the 2014 world finals in Abu Dhabi in November, and acknowledges that the students have been working throughout the summer to prepare for the world finals and raise the funds required to compete on this stage.

Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt*, Kevin Stewart*, Cara Hilton*

S4M-10745# Neil Findlay: Royal Bank of Scotland Ignores Years of Customer Loyalty and Closes Branches—That the Parliament condemns the announcement on 6 August 2014 that the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to close branches in Fauldhouse, Armadale and Harthill; understands that no consultation took place with loyal individual or business customers of many years’ standing and that the first anyone knew about it was when letters were delivered to customers telling them that their bank would close, and notes calls for the chief executive, Les Matheson, to reverse this decision forthwith and show some understanding and respect for these communities who have remained loyal to RBS for many, many years.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, Anne McTaggart, Hanzala Malik, John Mason, Patricia Ferguson, Cara Hilton*

S4M-10744♦ Murdo Fraser: Objections to Talladh-a-Bheithe Wind Farm and NPF3—That the Parliament notes objections to the planned Talladh-a-Bheithe wind farm on Rannoch Moor from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the John Muir Trust; considers that, if granted, the Talladh-a-Bheithe project will be visually detrimental to an area of outstanding natural beauty and one that is included in Scottish Natural Heritage’s wild land map; believes that the 24 turbines planned for two kilometres north of the Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area will be visible from 30 Munros and Corbetts, including the popular Schiehallion mountain; understands that this case presents the Scottish Government with its first real test following the announcement of the Third National Planning Framework (NPF3), in which 19% of Scotland was identified as national parks and national scenic areas and therefore out of bounds to developers, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment to preserving Scotland’s precious natural heritage.

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Supported by: Liz Smith, John Lamont, Nanette Milne, Cameron Buchanan, Margaret Mitchell, Annabel Goldie*

S4M-10743 Jackson Carlaw: East Renfrewshire Schools Excel in Exam Results—That the Parliament congratulates East Renfrewshire high school pupils on what it considers their excellent exam results on 5 August 2014; understands that this is another record-breaking year for East Renfrewshire schools, with 171 pupils gaining five or more Highers at A grade, increasing from 141 in 2013; believes that this affirms the position of East Renfrewshire in having some of the best state schools in Scotland; recognises what it considers the excellent work done by teachers and other staff in providing the highest standard of education, and wishes every success to pupils as they move on to higher education or working life.

Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Anne McTaggart, Alex Johnstone, Jamie McGrigor, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Ken Macintosh, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson, Stewart Maxwell, Bill Kidd, Annabel Goldie*

S4M-10742 Elaine Smith: World Breastfeeding Week—That the Parliament recognises that World Breastfeeding Week is taking place between 1 and 7 August 2014; understands that the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and breastfeeding advocates in over 175 countries worldwide will be celebrating the World Breastfeeding Week theme, Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal - for Life!, highlighting that achieving the millennium development goals requires more early, exclusive and continued breastfeeding; appreciates that this year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme asserts the importance of increasing and sustaining the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding; considers that breastfeeding brings a number of health benefits to both mothers and babies; encourages the Scottish Government and all NHS boards to make the promotion of breastfeeding and support of breastfeeding mothers a priority, and hopes that further action will result in increased breastfeeding rates in Scotland.

Supported by: Rhoda Grant, Anne McTaggart, Mary Scanlon, Cara Hilton, Jackson Carlaw, Jim Hume, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Malcolm Chisholm, Roderick Campbell, Duncan McNeil, Stewart Maxwell, Alison McInnes, Mary Fee, Neil Findlay, Dave Thompson, Stuart McMillan, Liam McArthur, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall*, Jean Urquhart*, Patricia Ferguson*

S4M-10741 Christian Allard: Hiroshima Memorial—That the Parliament commemorates the 69th anniversary of the use of a nuclear weapon over Hiroshima in Japan on 6 August 1945; notes that a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki three days later and that, across both cities, over 200,000 men, women and children died while many were left with horrific long-term health effects because of radiation; understands that the Aberdeen and District Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is holding a Hiroshima Memorial Event to commemorate the victims, which will be addressed by a Japanese-born Aberdeen resident, and agrees with the Aberdeen and District CND that the speedy and safe withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Scotland following independence would set a historical precedent that would see

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Scotland take its place as one of the majority of nuclear-free nations across the world and that this would be a significant step in creating the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, John Mason, Fiona McLeod, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Maureen Watt, Dave Thompson, Kevin Stewart, Stewart Maxwell, Chic Brodie, Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, John Finnie*, Jean Urquhart*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10740 Colin Beattie: Midlothian Association of Play Awarded £1,895 from Big Lottery Fund—That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Association of Play on being awarded £1,895 from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme for a project involving an estimate of 1,000 people, children aged up to 12 and their families, offering a range of physical activity workshops and play opportunities such as sports, games, music, dance and free play; understands that the project will also involve sharing ideas that groups and parents can use with their children at home; applauds Midlothian Association of Play for getting children physically active, and wishes it the best in the future.

Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Chic Brodie, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Sandra White

S4M-10739 Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2014—That the Welfare Reform Committee recommends that the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2014 be approved.

Supported by: Margaret Burgess

S4M-10738 John Pentland: Congratulations to Scottish and Lanarkshire Boxers at the Commonwealth Games—That the Parliament congratulates the Scotland Boxing Team on its efforts at the Commonwealth Games and, in particular, notes the contribution of boxers from the Motherwell area; notes that Reece McFadden competed in the men’s flyweight division, beating the world number 1 in his first bout but narrowly lost to the Australian, Andrew Maloney, in the semi-final to claim a bronze medal; also notes that Charlie Flynn, a postman from Motherwell, won gold in the lightweight division, securing the win against his Northern Ireland opponent, Joe Fitzpatrick, and considers that, with Aqeel Ahmed and Ross Henderson from Motherwell and Scott Forrest from Forth also in the Commonwealth team, this provides strong evidence of the healthy state of the sport in Lanarkshire, and wishes the boxing team well in all its future endeavours.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Bill Kidd, Elaine Murray, Annabelle Ewing, Hanzala Malik, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, David Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart,

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Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Elaine Smith, Clare Adamson, Michael McMahon, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-10737 Christina McKelvie: 2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy Funding—That the Parliament congratulates the 60 projects in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse that have been awarded over £88,000 Big Lottery Fund Commonwealth Games legacy funding; notes that, in addition, 646 projects across Scotland received funding through the Celebrate programme, a joint programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Creative Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and sportscotland; further notes that 3,812 projects received support from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities funding stream, and considers that the Commonwealth Games has shown the ability of the people of Scotland to not only come together and welcome the nations of the Commonwealth but also to work together to build legacies in local groups that will benefit not only these local areas but Scotland as a whole.

Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Chic Brodie, Stewart Maxwell, Sandra White

S4M-10735 Mary Scanlon: New Macallan Distillery in Moray—That the Parliament welcomes the unanimous decision by Moray Council’s Planning Committee to approve an application for a new distillery and integral visitor centre at The Macallan distillery in Speyside; understands that, when complete, production will increase from 9.5 million litres annually to 15 million; welcomes what it believes will be the boost that this investment will bring to the local economy and the increase in visitor numbers; believes that a considerable effort was made by the applicants to design a building that will compliment and integrate with what is recognised as an area of great landscape value, with a discrete structure being built into the contours of the landscape, and commends both Moray Council and the developer for the speedy way in which they have dealt with the proposal, with the application being granted well within the four-month submission-to-decision target.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Annabelle Ewing, John Lamont, Jackson Carlaw, Murdo Fraser, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jackie Baillie, Cameron Buchanan, Bill Kidd, Fiona McLeod, David Stewart, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Margaret Mitchell, Sandra White, Annabel Goldie*, Jean Urquhart*

S4M-10734 Roderick Campbell: Secret Bunker’s Kingdom FM Local Hero Nomination—That the Parliament congratulates Scotland’s Secret Bunker on its nomination in the Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards for best visitor attraction and wishes it the best of luck at the ceremony on 29 August 2014; understands that this attraction has been an important educational centre for the history of the Cold War since it was opened to the public in 1994; understands that it is one of Fife’s most valued and popular tourist destinations, and believes that the Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards is an important event to identify and reward outstanding efforts by individuals and organisations in Fife.

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Supported by: David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Liz Smith, John Wilson, Murdo Fraser, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Christina McKelvie, Bill Kidd, Cara Hilton, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-10733 Maureen Watt: Congratulations on the Expansion of the Grampian Credit Union—That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen-based Grampian Credit Union on gaining new employer partners including Robert Gordon University, the renewable energy social enterprise, SCARF, and the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre; recognises that staff can access the credit union’s services including savings, fair lending rates and current accounts; understands that there is no charge to employers for payroll deduction arrangements, and wishes the credit union well as it expands to help people manage their finances and avoid high-cost borrowing.

Supported by: David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Jackie Baillie, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Annabelle Ewing, John Wilson R, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, Chic Brodie, Cara Hilton, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-10732 Tavish Scott: Success for the 2014 Fireball European Championships in Lerwick—That the Parliament acknowledges the great success of the 2014 Fireball European Championships that took place in Lerwick Harbour; notes that the championships were was last held in Shetland in 2003; further notes that 26 boats competed with international crews arriving from the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Ireland as well as the UK mainland; considers that, despite some adverse and challenging weather conditions, the principal race officer, Bruce Leask, and his team, managed to co-ordinate a successful three-race days; congratulates Tom Gillard and Richard Anderton, who are the new Fireball European Champions having won two of the three races on the final days’ racing to win the regatta, and recognises what it sees as the tremendous efforts of the hard-working organisers, John and Emma Manson, Bruce Leask, the international jury and the international secretary, Andrew Davies, and everybody involved including helpers, supporters and sponsors in bringing together what was a very successful and well-lauded event.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Mary Scanlon, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Sandra White, John Finnie*

S4M-10731 Gil Paterson: Success for Milngavie Athletes at the Commonwealth Games—That the Parliament congratulates the cyclist, Katie Archibald, and the badminton player, Imogen Bankier, both of whom are from Milngavie, on their success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games; notes that Katie Archibald won a bronze medal while posting a new Scottish record in the 3,000m individual pursuit at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome; further notes that Imogen Bankier won bronze with her partner in the badminton mixed doubles, and believes that their personal success

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and the achievements of Team Scotland in general will inspire many young Scots to get involved with local sports clubs.

Supported by: Jackson Carlaw, Roderick Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Aileen McLeod, Richard Lyle, Fiona McLeod, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Angus MacDonald, Stewart Maxwell, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart*

S4M-10730# Alex Rowley: Condemnation of Unlawful Killings in Gaza—That the Parliament condemns in the strongest terms what it sees as the unlawful killing of innocent men, woman and children during the latest conflict in Gaza; notes the hopes being expressed that the UK Government, and other governments throughout the world, will remove any arms export licences that they have with the state of Israel; notes the view that it is essential for the UN to pursue a war crimes case against Israel and to hold its government accountable for the actions that have seen over 1,400 Palestinians killed in the first four weeks of the conflict; understands that the UN has stated that, by not abiding by the principles of international humanitarian law and human rights law by failing to distinguish between civilians and combatants and between civilian objects and military objectives, Israel is not abiding by the principles of both international humanitarian and human rights laws; further notes the UN’s comments that the actions of the Israeli state should be investigated and the perpetrators of what it sees as these atrocious war crimes be brought to justice; congratulates the almost 700 people who joined the Kirkcaldy march and rally held on 2 August 2014 to highlight the plight of the people living in Gaza, and understands that people across Scotland are organising similar events in solidarity with those living in the most appalling of conditions in the conflict zone.

Supported by: Cara Hilton, Michael McMahon, Hugh Henry, Jim Hume, John Pentland, Christine Grahame, Elaine Murray, Mary Fee, John Finnie, Jean Urquhart, James Kelly, Jayne Baxter, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Malcolm Chisholm, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Bruce Crawford, Tavish Scott, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Kevin Stewart*, Liam McArthur*, Patricia Ferguson*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10727 Angus MacDonald: Glasgow 2014 Boosts Demand for Scotland’s Food and Drink—That the Parliament welcomes reports from the supermarket giant, Tesco, that demand for Scottish food produce has significantly increased during the course of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with the supermarket reporting demand for Scottish haggis and black and white puddings up by 80% compared with the period prior to the Games; understands that demand for smoked salmon also saw an increase of 18%; believes that the Commonwealth Games has put a world spotlight on Scotland and created a natural curiosity for shoppers around the UK to try out Scottish food and drink; also believes that this example of increased demand is a great testament to the first class range of products that producers in Scotland provide, and looks forward to Scotland’s food and drink producers continuing to go from strength to strength in the years to come.

Supported by: Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Chic Brodie, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Christian Allard, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Dave

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Thompson, John Mason, Margaret McCulloch, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Aileen McLeod, Jim Hume, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10726 Angus MacDonald: NHS Forth Valley is an ECO Star—That the Parliament congratulates NHS Forth Valley on becoming the first organisation to improve its standing and assessment level in the Falkirk ECO Stars scheme, which aims to encourage fleet operators to reduce their fuel consumption and lower vehicle emissions; understands that the NHS board joined the scheme in May 2013 and that, along with its operational procedures, all 31 of its vehicles were reassessed and this resulted in its standing being raised from a three to a four-star rating, which is the second highest possible; notes that the scheme was commissioned by Falkirk Council and is available to all operators of commercial vehicles that are based or operate in the area; further notes that it has 37 members who operate a total of just under 2,500 vehicles; understands that ECO Stars was originally set up in 2009 in South Yorkshire and has since expanded across Europe, and looks forward to the ECO Stars scheme continuing to aim to make an impact in helping to reduce emissions and improve air quality locally.

Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-10725 Christian Allard: Congratulations to Viorel Etko—That the Parliament congratulates the adopted Scot, Viorel Etko, on his bronze medal success in the 61kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games; notes that the 36-year-old from Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire came out of retirement for the opportunity to compete in the home championships; understands that Viorel has won Scotland’s first wrestling medal at the Commonwealth Games since 1994; considers that his commitment and dedication to the sport of wrestling has earned him this achievement, and wishes him continued success in the future.

Supported by: Graeme Dey, Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, David Torrance, Elaine Murray, Fiona McLeod, Richard Lyle, Margaret McCulloch, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Nigel Don, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-10723 John Mason: Well Done, Team Scotland—That the Parliament sends its warmest congratulations to Team Scotland on what it considers an outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games; notes that the total of 53 medals won surpasses the previous record of 33, which was set at Edinburgh in 1986; commends all of the athletes in the team on winning 19 gold, 15 silver and 19 bronze medals as well as achieving a fourth-place finish out of 71 competing nations and territories; notes that Scotland performed very well per capita, with 106 medal points, which equated to 49,057 people-per-medal point, and believes that its success in the Games is yet further evidence that an independent Team Scotland would be well placed to compete in a future Olympics.

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Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Graeme Dey, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Stewart Maxwell, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Dave Thompson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10722 Graeme Dey: Arbroath Youngsters Scoop National Eco Prize—That the Parliament recognises the primary five and six pupils from St Thomas’ Primary in Arbroath who were named the overall best group in Scotland’s Environment Web Youth Discussion competition, winning £1,000 for their school; notes that the Angus children were also judged Group Winners in the 8-10 years category; understands that, in order to win the contest, the youngsters researched rainforests across the world and became more aware of the effects that the modern world was having on the "lungs of the Earth"; further notes that the boys and girls developed a plan, picking three ways to campaign against the litter and pollution in their local environment, which included making badges out of old bottle caps, creating brooches out of old clothes, materials and buttons, as well as writing haiku poems that focused on being environmentally-friendly citizens, which were distributed among friends and family, and sends its best wishes to staff and pupils at St Thomas’ Primary School.

Supported by: Chic Brodie, Cara Hilton, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Nanette Milne, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Angus MacDonald, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart*

S4M-10721♦ Chic Brodie: Growing the Energy Skills Sector—That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the achievements of the Energy Skills Partnership (ESP); understands that the ESP is a collaboration of colleges across Scotland that aims to increase the skills capacity in the energy sector by working with industry and government to establish a high-performing energy community that can respond flexibly and be responsive to skills’ requirement; notes the example of Ayrshire College, which has introduced a wind turbine technician diploma in response to the growing number of wind turbines in Ayrshire; recognises that what it sees as both the rapid growth in the renewable and low-carbon sectors and the continued high levels of activity in the oil and gas sectors has placed a much greater emphasis on the need for skills, and considers that this model can support an increase in the numbers of employers recruiting from educational institutions, which would be in line with the recommendation of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Sandra White

S4M-10720 Murdo Fraser: The Black Watch and the Great War—That the Parliament remembers the sacrifice made by the soldiers of the Black Watch during the First World War; understands that, by Armistice Day 1918, 8,960 men from the regiment had lost their lives and a further 20,000 had been injured; recognises that, at the outbreak of the war, there were seven battalions, which consisted of the regular 1st, 2nd and 3rd and the territorial 4th Dundee, 5th Angus, 6th Perthshire and 7th Fife; understands the impact that the massive loss of life had on the communities

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from which the soldiers were drawn, and notes the recent unveiling of a statue in Belgium to commemorate the sacrifice made by the Black Watch at the Battle of Ypres.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Mary Scanlon, Alex Rowley, Angus MacDonald, Liam McArthur, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Cameron Buchanan, Jamie McGrigor, John Pentland, Stuart McMillan, Alex Fergusson, David Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, John Lamont, Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Dennis Robertson, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10719 Graeme Dey: Arbroath Man Triumphs at Commonwealth Games—That the Parliament congratulates Darren Burnett from Arbroath, who picked up a Commonwealth Games gold medal by defeating Canada’s Ryan Bester to win the lawn bowls men’s singles title; acknowledges that Darren’s success contributed to Team Scotland’s greatest ever haul of medals at a Commonwealth Games and hopes that this achievement can be bettered in four years’ time, when the event is held on Australia’s Gold Coast, and understands that Darren’s gold medal follows another notable feat at the start of the year, when he won the 2014 World Bowls Championship held at the Potters Resort in Norfolk.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Aileen McLeod, Angus MacDonald, Jackie Baillie, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Anne McTaggart, John Pentland, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Nanette Milne, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson

S4M-10718 Liam McArthur: Congratulations to Max—That the Parliament notes that the post of the Orkney-based composer, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (Max), as Master of the Queen’s Music has come to an end after a decade; congratulates Max on his achievements during his time in the role as an ambassador for music in Britain and as the Queen’s composer for anthems and fanfares for special ceremonies; notes that, during his tenure, the annual Queen’s Medal for Music was established in recognition of outstanding contributions to the musical life of Britain; welcomes the decision to award Max the insignia of a Companion of Honour during a ceremony on 22 July 2014, and wishes him all the best for the future in the hope that he will continue to contribute so significantly to cultural life in Orkney and far beyond.

Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Jamie McGrigor, Rob Gibson, Mary Scanlon, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, John Finnie*, Jean Urquhart*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10717 Liam McArthur: Ortak Jewellery Back in Production—That the Parliament welcomes news that Ortak Jewellery is being manufactured in Orkney once again; recognises what it considers Ortak’s status as an iconic brand in

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Orkney’s world-class jewellery sector and the concerns therefore raised by the firm going into administration in 2013; regrets the loss of jobs resulting from the sell-off but is relieved to hear that the brand, including property and design rights, has been bought by new owners, Michael Gardens and Alison and Grant Firth; understands that 14 jewellery makers have already restarted production, and that three further retail jobs will be created when the Ortak shop reopens in Kirkwall; wishes all those involved in the new firm well, and hopes that both the Ortak brand and the Orkney jewellery sector will continue to grow.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Jamie McGrigor, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, John Finnie, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Mary Scanlon, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Cara Hilton, Liz Smith, Nanette Milne, Jim Hume, Elaine Murray, David Torrance, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10716 Mary Scanlon: Female Judges at the Nairn Show 2014—That the Parliament recognises that Mrs Irene Macarthur, from Newton of Budgate, was elected as the first female president in the 215-year history of the Nairnshire Farming Society; notes that it was decided to appoint an all-female line-up of judges in the livestock sections for the 2014 Nairn Show in order to mark this; congratulates all of the judges on what it sees as their excellent job in adjudicating the classes, and praises the organisers and exhibitors on putting on what it considers an outstanding show that displayed the best livestock and produce from the area.

Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, John Lamont, John Finnie, Margaret Mitchell, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Sandra White

S4M-10715 Christina McKelvie: Hamilton’s Sporting Success—That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Letham, Grant Sheldon and Kirsty Gilmour, all from Hamilton, on what it considers their fantastic achievements at the 2014 Commonwealth Games; understands that all of these athletes have received assistance from Hamilton’s Sports Council and Hamilton International Sports Trust; notes that Kirsty Gilmour, who won a silver medal and was the first Scottish woman to reach a Commonwealth Games badminton singles final, has taken part in the ―go for gold‖ scheme from Hamilton International Sports Trust; commends Margaret Letham, who led her team to the bowls semi-final of the women’s fours and narrowly missed out on a bronze medal, and 19-year-old Grant Sheldon who finished 14th in the individual elite men’s triathlon at Strathclyde Park and helped Scotland to a seventh-placed finish in the Mixed Team Relays; acknowledges the continued support from Hamilton’s Sports Council and Hamilton International Sports Trust in helping aspiring athletes compete at the highest level, and trusts that, with their assistance, more athletes of Margaret’s, Grant’s and Kirsty’s calibre will come from Hamilton and the surrounding areas.

Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Graeme

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Dey, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Aileen McLeod, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Cara Hilton, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Sandra White

S4M-10714 Richard Lyle: Satellite Mapping Helping Older People in North Lanarkshire—That the Parliament celebrates the innovation of harnessing what it considers the wonders of satellite mapping online to allow older people and their carers to pinpoint voluntary services and groups around them, ranging from emotional support for illnesses to line dancing and lunch clubs; understands that the programme, which is now live at voluntaryactionnorthlanarkshire.org/locator, works by the user entering their postcode and the distance that they would be able to travel to receive help or to join a club, and recognises what it sees as the hard work of Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire and other key voluntary organisations throughout the region in rolling out the database as part of the vital work in its programme, Reshaping Care for Older People.

Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Christina McKelvie, Kenneth Gibson, Aileen McLeod, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Sandra White

S4M-10713 John Mason: The First World War—That the Parliament notes the anniversary of the commencement of the First World War; deeply regrets what was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, which led to the death of over nine million people; respects the beliefs of the conscientious objectors as well as the sincerity and bravery of the ordinary soldiers who sacrificed so much; notes the continuing controversy over whether the European leaders were well intentioned or seriously negligent in taking their countries to war, and hopes both that everyone can learn the lesson that war should never be entered into lightly and that Scotland and the UK should be part of a more peaceful world in which all people can live in harmony.

Supported by: David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Christian Allard, Jenny Marra, Roderick Campbell, Christina McKelvie, Hanzala Malik, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Stuart McMillan, Marco Biagi, Kevin Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Neil Findlay, Dennis Robertson, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Dave Thompson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart*, Linda Fabiani*

S4M-10711 Christian Allard: Congratulations to Hannah Miley—That the Parliament congratulates Hannah Miley on her success at the Commonwealth Games; notes that the Inverurie-based swimmer broke her own Games record for the 400 metre individual medley to win Scotland’s first gold medal of the 2014 Commonwealth Games; understands that the athlete from the Garioch Amateur Swimming Club also took a bronze medal for the 200 metre individual medley; understands that Hannah has trained hard for this success with the help of Team Miley, including her father and her coach, Patrick; considers that Hannah has done exceptionally well at these Games, competing in seven finals and is an exemplary athlete, and wishes her continued success for the future.

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Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Rob Gibson, John Pentland, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Malcolm Chisholm, Joan McAlpine, Alison McInnes, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Graeme Dey, Christina McKelvie, Annabelle Ewing, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Stewart Maxwell, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson

S4M-10710 Cara Hilton: Congratulations to Move School of Creative Dance, Dunfermline—That the Parliament congratulates the Move School of Creative Dance, founded in March 2013 and based at Dunfermline High School, on its participation in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games; understands that the 13 performers, Lori Annan, Popsi Hogg, Louise McGurk, Erin Travit, Natasha Simpkins, Croal Dargee, Kayleigh Hood, Leah Waddell, Nicole Currie, Grace Paterson, Rebecca Selkirk, Hadyn Smart and Chloe Nethery, auditioned alongside thousands for the opening and closing ceremonies of Glasgow 2014 and worked tirelessly to fundraise for travel costs by performing in Dunfermline Kingsgate Centre and packing bags in Asda and B&M; believes that the school is the only youth group from Fife to be selected to take part and that the pupils were the youngest in the cast, ranging in age from 13 to 17; congratulates all those involved on what it sees as their fantastic achievement, and wishes the Move School of Creative Dance in Dunfermline every future success.

Supported by: Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Hanzala Malik, David Torrance, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Graeme Dey, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Liz Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, David Stewart, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Sandra White

S4M-10373# Cara Hilton: Bliss Scotland’s It’s Not a Game Report—That the Parliament welcomes the publication on 17 June 2014 of Bliss Scotland’s report, It’s not a game: the very real costs of having a premature or sick baby in Scotland; understands that one in every seven babies is born premature or sick in Scotland every year; considers that, when babies are admitted to neonatal care, parents face significant financial pressures, amounting to £218 average extra weekly spend for families; is concerned that costs for parents in Scotland, including in Dunfermline, are higher than elsewhere in the UK, with 79% of parents saying that their family finances are worse as a result of their babies staying in neonatal care; notes calls for further action by the Scottish Government to help address the additional costs that parents of babies in neonatal care face, including travel, food and childcare, and recognises the importance of ensuring that parents of premature babies have access to all the information and support that they need; further notes calls for the Scottish Government to work with NHS boards and Bliss Scotland to help make the Bliss Scotland recommendations for hospitals and the NHS a reality, and commends what it considers the excellent work of Bliss Scotland in campaigning for a better deal for parents of babies born too soon, too small or too sick.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, David Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Claire Baker, Elaine Murray, Jayne Baxter, Neil Findlay, Malcolm Chisholm, Hanzala Malik, Claudia Beamish, Graeme Pearson, Richard

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Simpson, Margaret McDougall, Willie Rennie, Siobhan McMahon, Kezia Dugdale, Jim Hume, Alison Johnstone

S4M-10675# Drew Smith: Gaza—That the Parliament regrets and unreservedly repudiates the ongoing violence and loss of human life in Gaza and Israel, which, according to journalists running risks to their own safety to report from the area, stood, as at 28 July 2014, at more than 1,000 Palestinian deaths and 45 Israelis; considers that the continuation of violence will further escalate the already severe and enduring humanitarian catastrophe in the densely populated Gaza Strip; believes that the number of Palestinian civilian fatalities, including many women and children, indicates a disproportionate action by the Israeli military; condemns both indiscriminate rocket attacks and military bombardment of civilians and believes that hospitals and schools, in particular, should be places of safety and therefore also condemns attacks on them or their use to store or fire weapons; confirms its view that the continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is rooted in the continued failure to achieve a political solution to a problem that cannot be solved by violence; supports the comments made by the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, on 24 July, who has described the situation as an ―intolerable, unacceptable crisis‖ and agrees with him that it is imperative for the killing to stop; notes calls for the international community to fully use its influence to break the cycle of failed talks, continuing occupation and outbreaks of violence that threaten the prospect of a two-state solution by renewed and robust efforts to broker peace and justice in the region with the objectives, amongst others, of an immediate interim ceasefire, a long-term plan to prevent further violence, efforts to aid the necessary rebuilding of Palestinian civilian infrastructure, including the importation of vital humanitarian supplies into Gaza, and crucially a process that can finally lead to the creation of a viable Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel in accordance with previous UN resolutions, and notes calls for the UK Government to support these objectives and to prohibit the supply of equipment or parts of equipment that are likely to be used against civilians and for the Scottish Government to do all that it can in support of the same and to foster and maintain good community relations between all religious and ethnic groups who have their home in Glasgow and across Scotland and who, in common with people around the world, wish to see a settlement that respects the right of all human beings, irrespective of religion or race, to live in peace with both dignity and security.

S4M-10365# Bill Kidd: A Message for Dearest Scotland—That the Parliament congratulates the Dearest Scotland campaign, which was set up to allow the opportunity for people of all ages, from across Scotland and beyond, to write a love letter to Scotland; notes that Dearest Scotland is based in Glasgow Clyde College and run from the Cardonald campus and congratulates Cat Cochrane and her team on putting the campaign together, and acknowledges that it allows young people and old from all over the world to voice their hopes, wishes and aspirations for the future of Scotland and its people, no matter what the political or constitutional situation is and promotes the opportunity for people to share with each other their beliefs regarding Scotland’s future.

S4M-10368# Angus MacDonald: Scotland’s Pollinator Population—That the Parliament acknowledges that pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems in Falkirk East and across the rest of the country but are fragile and can therefore be

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easily damaged or diminished; believes that there should be sustainable populations of all pollinators and notes calls for society to save and sustain them; understands that the principles highlighted in the Buglife manifesto, Get Britain Buzzing, call for action by the Scottish Government to develop and implement action plans, coordinate pollinator monitoring programmes, reduce pesticides that harm pollinators and conserve pollinator species while maintaining places for pollinators to feed and breed; notes the recent ban on damaging pesticides, and notes calls for similar work emphasising the importance of sustaining pollinators for Scotland’s agricultural and horticultural economies.

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-10709 Congratulations to Eilidh Child (lodged on 01 August 2014) Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Aileen McLeod, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Dave Thompson, Rob Gibson, Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Siobhan McMahon, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson S4M-10708 High for Dry with Commonwealth Games Bronze Win (lodged on 01 August 2014) John Finnie, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Dave Thompson, Sandra White S4M-10707 Gender Segregation at Higher Learning Institutions Declared Unlawful (lodged on 01 August 2014) Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, John Wilson, Aileen McLeod, Jean Urquhart*, Linda Fabiani* S4M-10706 10,000 Steps a Day Challenge (lodged on 31 July 2014) Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Richard Simpson, Kevin Stewart, Stewart Stevenson, Elaine Murray, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson S4M-10705 Bellshill’s First World War Commemoration (lodged on 31 July 2014) Clare Adamson, Sandra White S4M-10701 New West Lothian Palliative Care Service (lodged on 31 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Margaret McDougall, Siobhan McMahon, David Stewart, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10700 Anniversary of the Turriff Show (lodged on 31 July 2014) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10699 Celebrating the Games (lodged on 31 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Neil Findlay, Kevin Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Stewart Maxwell, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson

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S4M-10698 Fifth Year of Success for Funny in Falkirk Festival (lodged on 31 July 2014) Kevin Stewart, Siobhan McMahon, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson S4M-10695 Helensburgh Submarine Museum Granted Planning Permission (lodged on 30 July 2014) Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Annabel Goldie* S4M-10694 MacRosty Park Retains Green Flag Award Status (lodged on 30 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10693 Hogganfield Park (lodged on 30 July 2014) Elaine Smith, David Stewart, Colin Beattie S4M-10692 Lochranza Youth Hostel Shortlisted for Goldstar Award (lodged on 30 July 2014) Alison Johnstone, Jenny Marra, Margaret McDougall, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Annabel Goldie* S4M-10691 Burghead Man Wins Bronze in Hammer Throwing at Commonwealth Games (lodged on 30 July 2014) Siobhan McMahon, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Anne McTaggart* S4M-10690 Jeannie Felsinger (lodged on 30 July 2014) Stewart Stevenson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10689 Congratulations to Neil Fachie and Craig MacLean (lodged on 30 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Elaine Murray, Siobhan McMahon, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10688 Westminster’s Immigration Rhetoric (lodged on 30 July 2014) Clare Adamson, John Finnie* S4M-10687 Congratulations to Duthie Park (lodged on 30 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10686 A Green Flag for Glasgow Botanic Gardens (lodged on 29 July 2014) Siobhan McMahon S4M-10685 Dementia Cafe Celebrates Three Year Anniversary (lodged on 29 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Siobhan McMahon, Colin Beattie S4M-10684 Green Flag Award for Kelvingrove Park (lodged on 29 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10683 Dalmuir Park Wins Green Flag Award (lodged on 29 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10682 Glasgow Urban Wireless Network (lodged on 29 July 2014) Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie

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S4M-10681 Burngreen Park Wins Green Flag Award (lodged on 29 July 2014) Siobhan McMahon, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10680 Success for Aberdeenshire Riders at RDA UK National Championships (lodged on 29 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10679 Trafficking Survivor Care Standards (lodged on 29 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10678 Kirkcaldy’s Beveridge and Ravenscraig Parks Given Green Flag Awards (lodged on 29 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10677 Further Success for Logan Garden (lodged on 29 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10676 Hepatitis C (lodged on 29 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Christine Grahame, Richard Simpson, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10675 Gaza (lodged on 29 July 2014) Alison McInnes, Jenny Marra, Richard Simpson, Elaine Smith, Richard Baker, Lewis Macdonald, Alex Rowley, Margaret McDougall*, John Finnie*, Liam McArthur*, Linda Fabiani* S4M-10674 Commonwealth Success for Angus Shooter (lodged on 29 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10673 Operation Protective Edge (lodged on 29 July 2014) Christine Grahame, Elaine Smith, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, John Finnie* S4M-10672 Remembering the Contribution of Those who Built the Dams and Tunnels (lodged on 29 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, David Torrance, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10671 Commonwealth Flotilla (lodged on 28 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Annabel Goldie* S4M-10670 GHA Rugby Success at Commonwealth Games 2014 (lodged on 28 July 2014) Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10669 Judo Success in Coatbridge (lodged on 28 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Siobhan McMahon, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10668 Labour’s Commitment to a Public Inquiry into Blacklisting (lodged on 28 July 2014) Malcolm Chisholm, Richard Simpson, Elaine Smith, Elaine Murray, Siobhan McMahon S4M-10667 New Homelessness Centre in Aberdeen (lodged on 28 July 2014) Richard Simpson, Siobhan McMahon

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S4M-10666 Congratulating Erraid Davies, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal Winner (lodged on 28 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Siobhan McMahon, Stewart Maxwell S4M-10665 Commonwealth Double for Dumbarton Swimmer (lodged on 28 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Siobhan McMahon, Stewart Maxwell, Clare Adamson S4M-10664 Shetland Teenager Wins Bronze (lodged on 28 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Richard Simpson, Siobhan McMahon, Clare Adamson S4M-10663 Wallace Swims to Victory (lodged on 28 July 2014) Stewart Maxwell, Clare Adamson S4M-10662 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising (lodged on 28 July 2014) Dennis Robertson, Clare Adamson S4M-10661 Celebrating Glasgow the Caring City (lodged on 28 July 2014) Clare Adamson, Chic Brodie S4M-10660 Condemning the Continuing Bombardment of Gaza (lodged on 28 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Christine Grahame, Jim Eadie, Tavish Scott, Clare Adamson, Liam McArthur* S4M-10659 Arbroath Cricket Icon Enters Hall of Fame (lodged on 25 July 2014) Clare Adamson S4M-10658 Silver and Two Bronze Commonwealth Medals for Highland Trio (lodged on 25 July 2014) Clare Adamson S4M-10656 Glasgow’s Games off to a Flying Start (lodged on 25 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10655 Shelling of UN-run School in Gaza (lodged on 25 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Elaine Smith, Tavish Scott, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Liam McArthur* S4M-10654 Iraq’s Christians (lodged on 25 July 2014) Christine Grahame, Clare Adamson S4M-10653 Three Eyes Centre Award (lodged on 24 July 2014) Clare Adamson S4M-10650 Michael Jamieson (lodged on 23 July 2014) Clare Adamson S4M-10649 NFU Scotland Campaign to Support Farmers with Dyslexia (lodged on 23 July 2014) Aileen McLeod, Clare Adamson, Annabel Goldie* S4M-10648 Education Scotland’s Report on Glenbrae Children’s Centre, Greenock (lodged on 23 July 2014) Clare Adamson, Chic Brodie

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S4M-10647 Congratulations to Falkirk Community Hospital (lodged on 23 July 2014) Clare Adamson S4M-10646 Citizens Advice Bureau Celebrates 75 Years in Aberdeen (lodged on 23 July 2014) Stewart Maxwell, Clare Adamson, Chic Brodie S4M-10640.1 Australia’s Carbon Price (lodged on 30 July 2014) Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson S4M-10639 Tom Stevenson, Champion of Change (lodged on 22 July 2014) Clare Adamson S4M-10638 Gaza under Attack (lodged on 22 July 2014) Michael McMahon, Elaine Smith, Claudia Beamish S4M-10636 Reeltime Music Launches Charity Music Video (lodged on 21 July 2014) Aileen McLeod S4M-10632 World Map with an Independent Scotland Named Best Digital Data Product (lodged on 18 July 2014) Stewart Maxwell S4M-10629 Funding Boost for Carers Link East Dunbartonshire (lodged on 17 July 2014) Annabel Goldie* S4M-10628 Marie Curie Walk Ten Edinburgh and Lothians (lodged on 17 July 2014) Christine Grahame S4M-10626 Family Céilidh Raises £456 (lodged on 17 July 2014) Chic Brodie S4M-10625 Appointment of Philip Hammond (lodged on 17 July 2014) Christine Grahame, Stuart McMillan S4M-10623 Queen’s Baton Relay Comes to East Renfrewshire (lodged on 17 July 2014) Stewart Maxwell S4M-10617 Current Middle East Conflict (lodged on 16 July 2014) Christine Grahame S4M-10598 50th Anniversary of Independence in Malawi (lodged on 11 July 2014) Richard Simpson S4M-10584 Dumbarton and Helensburgh Residents Recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10581 Dumbarton and Alexandria Welcomes the Queen’s Baton (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10580 Renton Man Retires after 30 Years of Youth Football Coaching (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White

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S4M-10579 New Homes in Barmulloch Take Shape (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10578 Bridge Inn, Ratho, the DRAM Scotland Dog Friendly Pub of the Year (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10577 Regional Award for Peter Vardy Vauxhall from Motability Car Scheme (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10576 The Future Looks Bright for Vale of Leven Autism and Aspergers Forum (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10575 West Dunbartonshire Council’s Community Learning and Development Service Receives Top Award (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10574 Argyll Voluntary Action 2014 Volunteer of the Year Winners in Helensburgh and Lomond (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10573 Bothkennar Village Secures Awards for All Grant (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10572 Westquarter Primary School Secures Awards for All Grant (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10571 Grangemouth’s Grange Kidz Secures Awards for All Grant (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10570 Congratulations to SAMs SCIO (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10569 Congratulations to The Pavillion in Greater Easterhouse (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10568 Congratulations to Off The Rails (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10567 Congratulations to Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10566 Congratulations to Bellrock Nursery School (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10565 Aberdeenshire West Awards for All Recipients (lodged on 10 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10564 Congratulations to the Loanhead-based, MacTaggart Scott (lodged on 09 July 2014) Sandra White S4M-10563 Bareboat Charter Tax (lodged on 09 July 2014) Sandra White

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S4M-10561 World Cup for Disarmament 2014 Winners (lodged on 09 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10560 Public Sector Pay (lodged on 09 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10559 Protecting the Universal Service Obligation (lodged on 08 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10558 Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre (lodged on 08 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10557 Help Big Sandy on his Giant Tour, Scotland Yes Trident No (lodged on 08 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10556 Sma Shot Day 2014 (lodged on 07 July 2014) Stewart Maxwell, Annabelle Ewing S4M-10554 Welcoming the Global Diaspora Village and Glasgow African Festival (lodged on 07 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10551 Braes High School Named Top of the Class (lodged on 07 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10550 New Maddiston War Memorial Unveiled (lodged on 07 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10549 Bo’ness United Community Football Club Nets Lottery Funding (lodged on 07 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10547 End-to-end Competition and the Universal Postal Service (lodged on 04 July 2014) Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Liam McArthur S4M-10546 Dad’s Rock, International What’s On 4 Junior Award Winner 2014 (lodged on 04 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10543 Ryanair Announces New Base at Glasgow Airport (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10542 740th Anniversary of the Birth of Robert the Bruce (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10541 Loo Tour de Britain (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10540 Orcadian Ultra-marathon Runner Breaks 1,000-mile Barrier (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10539 Sports Driving Unlimited’s Winners (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing

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S4M-10538 Angus Potato Company Wins Business Award (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10537 Sacred Heart Church 50th Anniversary (lodged on 03 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White S4M-10536 Shetland Sisters’ Fundraising Efforts for Brain Tumour Research (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10534 Welcoming the Scottish Open to Royal Aberdeen (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10533 The Open Returns to Angus (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10532 Methil Bus Driver Advances to Finals of National Competition (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10531 Aberdeen City Council Libraries Summer of Reading (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10530 Leaked Documents Highlight DWP Failure (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10529 Asda Foundation Award for the Haven Centre (lodged on 02 July 2014) Annabelle Ewing S4M-10523 World Whisky Day (lodged on 01 July 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10516 Highland Young Musician of the Year 2014 (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10513 Dog Awareness Week (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10511 The 48 State Cycle (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald, Nigel Don S4M-10510 Congratulations to Auchterellon Pupils on Chart Success (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10509 Congratulations to Fly Cup Catering (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10508 Chemical Landmark Plaque for the Thomas Graham Building (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10507 RSC Landmark Award in Honour of Thomas Graham (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10506 Congratulations to PRYDE (lodged on 30 June 2014) Mark McDonald

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S4M-10505 Cambuslang Summerfest (lodged on 27 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10504 Congratulations to Edinburgh College on a Positive Report (lodged on 27 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10502 School Prize-giving (lodged on 27 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10501 Congratulating Greener Kirkcaldy on Climate Challenge Fund Award (lodged on 27 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10500 David Mundell’s Comments on Welfare Policy and Foodbanks (lodged on 27 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10499 Challenge It Campaign from Citizens Advice Scotland (lodged on 27 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10498 Pamis’ Bereavement and Loss Learning Resource Pack (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10497 National Referral Service for Former Military Personnel (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald, Annabel Goldie* S4M-10496 Click & Connect Opens in Maryhill (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10494 Congratulating Kirkcaldy High School on Eco-Friendly Award (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10493 Gavin McKenzie Voted Kirkcaldy Rugby Club Player of the Year (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10492 Royston Pupils Exhibit Community Citizenship (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10491 Congratulations to Spectrum Dundee (lodged on 26 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10486 Shetland Firms Nominated for Food and Drink Awards (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10485 Kids Run Charity Race to Support Autism Rocks (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10484 Congratulating Kirkland High School Students as Eco Champions (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10483 Fundraising by Jordanhill School for COPE Scotland (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald

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S4M-10482 Glasgow’s Wee Doors Open Day (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10481 Wonga’s False Letters (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10480 Grameen Bank Launch in Glasgow (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10479 Parent Action for Safe Play’s 15th Anniversary (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10478 Gordon Geared up for Glasgow (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10477 Our Lady and St Patrick’s Shortlisted at TES School Awards 2014 (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10476 Visit Dunfermline Celebrates 10-year Anniversary (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10474 Lloyds Banking Group £4 Million Credit Union Development Fund Award (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10473 Portsoy Boat Festival on 27 to 29 June (lodged on 25 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10472 National Women in Engineering Day (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10471 Congratulations to David Urquhart, Chieftain for the European Pipe Band Championships 2014 (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10470 Congratulations to South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10469 Springburn Academy’s Footballers Go Out on a High (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10466 Bank of Scotland Foundation Award to Anniesland’s Cancer Support Scotland (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10465 Congratulations to the Muslim Council of Scotland on Ramadhan/Eid-Ul-Fitr Open Day (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10463 From Scotland With Love (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10462 Stepps 40th Scout Group Celebrate Centenary (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald

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S4M-10461 Angus Businessman Recognised (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10460 Calderhead High Pupils Highlight Colombian Cocaine Initiative (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10459 Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10458 World Hepatitis Day (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10457 Group B Streptococcus Awareness Month (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10456 Blairgowrie’s Bradley Neil British Amateur Champion (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10455 National Transplant Week (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10454 Springburn Academy Award Ceremonies 2014 (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10453 Former Aviation Chief Appointed OBE (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10452 Glasgow School of Sport Produces Record Number of Competitors for Team Scotland (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10451 Success in the Big Green Challenge (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10450 Action on Hearing Loss Scotland Saves Thousands of Miles (lodged on 24 June 2014) Mark McDonald S4M-10426 MS Society’s Voices for Change Campaign (lodged on 23 June 2014) David Stewart, Rhoda Grant S4M-10420 Celebrating the Contribution of Independent Retailers to the Scottish Economy (lodged on 20 June 2014) Rob Gibson S4M-10370 Fire Risk Assessments (lodged on 17 June 2014) Rhoda Grant S4M-10368 Scotland’s Pollinator Population (lodged on 17 June 2014) Claudia Beamish* S4M-10153 Congratulations on the Launch of Blind Children’s Services (lodged on 28 May 2014) Annabel Goldie

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Business Bulletin: Monday 11 August 2014 Section H – New Documents

Legislative Consent Memorandums

The following memorandum was lodged on 8 August 2014—

John Swinney: Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (LCM(S4) 31.1)

Other Documents

The following document was laid before the Parliament on 8 August 2014 and is not subject to Parliamentary procedure—

Annual Report for the Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland 2014: (SG/2014/154)

laid under section 11(7) of the Child Poverty Act 2010

Committee Reports The following report is being published on 11 August 2014—

Scottish Commission for Public Audit’s 1st Report 2014, (Session 4) Annual Report 2013-14 (SP Paper 577)

For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)

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Business Bulletin: Monday 11 August 2014

Section J – Progress of Legislation

For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details).

Bills in Progress

A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx

For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics. As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon. A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2. Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders. Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill.

Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 25 June Lead committee – Local Government and Regeneration

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Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill (M) Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 2 April

Lead committee – Health and Sport Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 6 August Lead committee – Local Government and Regeneration

Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 2 completed 17 June Stage 3 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team (Legislation_Team@scottish.parliament.uk)

Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 completed 27 February Stage 2 amendments may now be lodged with the clerks in the Legislation Team (Legislation_Team@scottish.parliament.uk)

Criminal Verdicts (Scotland) Bill (M)

Introduced 27 November Lead committee – Justice

Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Bill (M)

Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 19 August Amendments should be lodged by 4.30 pm on Wednesday 13 August with the clerks in the Legislation Team (Legislation_Team@scottish.parliament.uk)

Food (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (lead committee (Health and Sport)) 12 August Historic Environment Scotland Bill (G)

Stage 2 (Education and Culture Committee) 19 August All amendments should be lodged by 12 noon on Thursday 14 August with the clerks in the Legislation Team (Legislation_Team@scottish.parliament.uk)

Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (lead committee (Delegated Powers and Law Reform)) 5 August

Mental Health (Scotland) Bill (G) Stage 1 (Finance Committee) 6 August

Lead committee – Health and Sport

Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill (G) After Stage 2 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee) 12 August Stage 3 (debate, meeting of the Parliament) 19 August

Amendments should be lodged by 4.30 pm on Wednesday 13 August with the clerks in the Legislation Team (Legislation_Team@scottish.parliament.uk)

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Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee) 5 August Lead committee – Welfare Reform

Date Subordinate legislation in progress

(date of laying) (Lead Committee)

Affirmative Instruments

Lead committee to report by 21 August 2014 Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Modification of Duties and Powers) Regulations 2014 [draft] (6 June 2014) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 26 September 2014

Lanarkshire Colleges Order 2014 [draft] (12 June 2014) (Education and Culture)

Lead committee to report by 9 October 2014 Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of Historic Environment Scotland as Specified Authority) Order 2014 [draft] (25 June 2014) (Education and Culture)

Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 [draft] (25 June 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Lead committee to report by 10 October 2014 Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of the Convener of the School Closure Review Panels as Specified Authority) Order 2014 [draft] (26 June 2014) (Education and Culture)

Lead committee to report by 28 October 2014 Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2014 [draft] (7 July 2014) (Welfare Reform) Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (Membership of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission) Amendment Order 2014 [draft] (10 July 2014) (Justice)

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Negative Instruments Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. Subject to annulment by 13 August 2014 Lead committee to report by 11 August 2014

Plant Health (Scotland) Amendment Order 2014 (SSI 2014/140) (29 May 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) St Mary’s Music School (Aided Places) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/143) (29 May 2014) (Education and Culture)

Subject to annulment by 14 August 2014 Lead committee to report by 11 August 2014

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2014 (SSI 2014/142) (30 May 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration) Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/145) (30 May 2014) (Welfare Reform) Assigned Colleges (University of the Highlands and Islands) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/146) (30 May 2014) (Education and Culture) Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Prescribed Police Stations) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/147) (30 May 2014) (Justice) National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/148) (30 May 2014) (Health and Sport)

Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/149) (30 May 2014) (Justice) Land Register Rules etc. (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/150) (30 May 2014) (Economy, Energy and Tourism)

Specified Diseases (Notification and Slaughter) (Amendment) and Compensation (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/151) (30 May 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/154) (30 May 2014) (Health and Sport)

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Subject to annulment by 20 August 2014 Lead committee to report by 18 August 2014

Adults with Incapacity (Supervision of Welfare Guardians etc. by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/157) (5 June 2014) (Justice) Right to Information (Suspects and Accused Persons) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/159) (5 June 2014) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 23 September 2014 Lead committee to report by 22 September 2014

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/164) (9 June 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 26 September 2014 Lead committee to report by 22 September 2014

Seed (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/167) (12 June 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 27 September 2014 Lead committee to report by 22 September 2014

Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Inverclyde Council) Designation Order 2014 (SSI 2014/169) (13 June 2014) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Parking Attendants (Wearing of Uniforms) (Inverclyde Council Parking Area) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/170) (13 June 2014) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (Inverclyde Council) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/171) (13 June 2014) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)

Subject to annulment by 2 October 2014 Lead committee to report by 29 September 2014

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (Specification of Commercially Damaging Species) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/176) (18 June 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 9 October 2014 Lead committee to report by 6 October 2014

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (Amendment) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/184) (25 June 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration)

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Subject to annulment by 10 October 2014 Lead committee to report by 6 October 2014

Protection of Seals (Designation of Haul-Out Sites) (Scotland) Order 2014 (SSI 2014/185) (26 June 2014) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 28 October 2014 Lead committee to report by 27 October 2014

Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/200) (7 July 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration) Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2014 (SI 2014/1892) (23 July 2014) (Health and Sport) Food Hygiene and Official Feed and Food Controls (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/213) (31 July 2014) (Health and Sport) Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/214) (1 August 2014) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 31 October 2014 Lead committee to report by 27 October 2014

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (SSI 2014/217) (7 August 2014) (Education and Culture)

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