That the Parliament congratulates three teaching staff from Argyll and Bute who have been as named finalists in the 2020 Scottish Education Awards; notes that David Mitchell, of Dunoon Grammar, is one of three finalists in the Head Teacher of the Year category, and that Paul Gallanagh, who also teaches at Dunoon Grammar, and Susan Carter of Kilmartin Primary School, are two of the final three nominees for the Teacher of the Year title; celebrates the hard work and dedication that has led to David, Paul and Susan being nominated for these awards; recognises the immense contribution made by the country's outstanding teachers towards the attainment of young people at school and their prospects after school, and wishes them and their fellow guests a very enjoyable evening at the awards ceremony when their achievements, and those of the other finalists, will be celebrated.
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That the Parliament congratulates three teaching staff from Argyll and Bute who have been as named finalists in the 2020 Scottish Education Awards; notes that David Mitchell, of Dunoon Grammar, is one of three finalists in the Head Teacher of the Year category, and that Paul Gallanagh, who also teaches at Dunoon Grammar, and Susan Carter of Kilmartin Primary School, are two of the final three nominees for the Teacher of the Year title; celebrates the hard work and dedication that has led to David, Paul and Susan being nominated for these awards; recognises the immense contribution made by the country's outstanding teachers towards the attainment of young people at school and their prospects after school, and wishes them and their fellow guests a very enjoyable evening at the awards ceremony when their achievements, and those of the other finalists, will be celebrated.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Torrance, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Jackie Baillie, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Kinlochleven power station, a hydro station that sources from the Blackwater reservoir on Rannoch Moor, and which is Britain’s oldest hydro station of its kind, has increased its output by 20%; notes that it recently generated an average of 23.27MW of electricity, which is sufficient to light and heat the homes of the city of Inverness; congratulates the operator, Simec Energy, on its investment in reinstating defunct side-stream intakes and improving water collection for the scheme, which has facilitated the higher level of electricity generation, and is encouraged by this increased output of green energy that the station is making to meet the nation’s energy needs.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Kinlochleven power station, a hydro station that sources from the Blackwater reservoir on Rannoch Moor, and which is Britain’s oldest hydro station of its kind, has increased its output by 20%; notes that it recently generated an average of 23.27MW of electricity, which is sufficient to light and heat the homes of the city of Inverness; congratulates the operator, Simec Energy, on its investment in reinstating defunct side-stream intakes and improving water collection for the scheme, which has facilitated the higher level of electricity generation, and is encouraged by this increased output of green energy that the station is making to meet the nation’s energy needs.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Bruce Crawford, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Oban North Pier Pontoons and the Harbour Building have made a significant contribution to the local economy of Oban; understands that, after the new modern pontoon facilities opened in July 2017, they have generated significant additional tourism for Oban and the wider Lorn area; recognises a recent report showing that, at the end of 2019, 4,196 boat nights were recorded, with 17,326 extra visitors to Oban, and that this generated an additional tourist spend of £814,322; acknowledges the importance of such facilities for the long-term future of Oban, especially in the recovery from the current COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the North Pier Pontoons continued success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Oban North Pier Pontoons and the Harbour Building have made a significant contribution to the local economy of Oban; understands that, after the new modern pontoon facilities opened in July 2017, they have generated significant additional tourism for Oban and the wider Lorn area; recognises a recent report showing that, at the end of 2019, 4,196 boat nights were recorded, with 17,326 extra visitors to Oban, and that this generated an additional tourist spend of £814,322; acknowledges the importance of such facilities for the long-term future of Oban, especially in the recovery from the current COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the North Pier Pontoons continued success.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament commends the contribution made by the ALVANCE British Aluminium smelter in Fort William and its workforce to the action to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the company is producing 20 tons of oxygen bottles, which will be used to treat patients with COVID-19; further understands that it donated protective facemasks to the Belford Hospital; acknowledges the support that so many businesses such as ALVANCE British Aluminium have given to their local communities in the Highlands and Islands and elsewhere, and wishes the smelter and its workforce every success in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament commends the contribution made by the ALVANCE British Aluminium smelter in Fort William and its workforce to the action to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the company is producing 20 tons of oxygen bottles, which will be used to treat patients with COVID-19; further understands that it donated protective facemasks to the Belford Hospital; acknowledges the support that so many businesses such as ALVANCE British Aluminium have given to their local communities in the Highlands and Islands and elsewhere, and wishes the smelter and its workforce every success in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, John Finnie, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament welcomes the call from Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland for people to become "kindness’ volunteers" to help those who are vulnerable in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the charity is advertising for volunteers who can provide regular kindness calls to lonely, scared or worried people, or who can help with deliveries and drop-offs of shopping and vital supplies, or who can drive vulnerable people or share important health information online; recognises the importance of volunteering, particularly in the current climate, and the massive positive impact that this has on people’s mental health and wellbeing, and wishes Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland well with this important endeavour.
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That the Parliament welcomes the call from Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland for people to become "kindness’ volunteers" to help those who are vulnerable in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the charity is advertising for volunteers who can provide regular kindness calls to lonely, scared or worried people, or who can help with deliveries and drop-offs of shopping and vital supplies, or who can drive vulnerable people or share important health information online; recognises the importance of volunteering, particularly in the current climate, and the massive positive impact that this has on people’s mental health and wellbeing, and wishes Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland well with this important endeavour.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Monica Lennon, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Peter Chapman, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates the students and staff at Dunoon Grammar School who have won the Apps for Good Scotland event for the fourth year in a row; records its admiration for the winning idea, epicpen, which is a smart auto-injection pen that contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is taking an anaphylactic shock; is encouraged by this application of STEM learning in such a creative and innovative manner, and wishes the S1 team behind epicpen, Ruaridh Mitchell, Jaydon Wallace, Ross Weir and James Cameron, the best of luck in June 2020 the Apps for Good UK finals in London.
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That the Parliament congratulates the students and staff at Dunoon Grammar School who have won the Apps for Good Scotland event for the fourth year in a row; records its admiration for the winning idea, epicpen, which is a smart auto-injection pen that contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is taking an anaphylactic shock; is encouraged by this application of STEM learning in such a creative and innovative manner, and wishes the S1 team behind epicpen, Ruaridh Mitchell, Jaydon Wallace, Ross Weir and James Cameron, the best of luck in June 2020 the Apps for Good UK finals in London.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Stuart McMillan, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Clachan Primary School on being awarded the school's seventh Eco-Schools Green Flag by Keep Scotland Beautiful; understands that the Eco-Schools programme encourages young people to look after the environment and that Clachan Primary has introduced a number of eco-friendly changes since adopting the scheme some 16 years ago, including a ban on all single-use plastics and the creation of an eco-garden; acknowledges the long-term benefits of promoting eco-friendly measures to young people, and wishes everyone at Clachan Primary School well in their future planet-protecting endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Clachan Primary School on being awarded the school's seventh Eco-Schools Green Flag by Keep Scotland Beautiful; understands that the Eco-Schools programme encourages young people to look after the environment and that Clachan Primary has introduced a number of eco-friendly changes since adopting the scheme some 16 years ago, including a ban on all single-use plastics and the creation of an eco-garden; acknowledges the long-term benefits of promoting eco-friendly measures to young people, and wishes everyone at Clachan Primary School well in their future planet-protecting endeavours.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that 20 shops in Campbeltown are to benefit from funding from Argyll and Bute Council’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme; understands that, as well as helping existing businesses in the area to improve external parts of their premises, the scheme has also been an important factor in attracting new businesses to the town; recognises that this scheme, in addition to previous funding schemes, has ensured that some £7 million has been invested in improving the appearance of Campbeltown in recent years, and applauds the ongoing commitment of Argyll and Bute Council to investing in its local communities.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that 20 shops in Campbeltown are to benefit from funding from Argyll and Bute Council’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme; understands that, as well as helping existing businesses in the area to improve external parts of their premises, the scheme has also been an important factor in attracting new businesses to the town; recognises that this scheme, in addition to previous funding schemes, has ensured that some £7 million has been invested in improving the appearance of Campbeltown in recent years, and applauds the ongoing commitment of Argyll and Bute Council to investing in its local communities.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Stornoway-based production company, MacTV, has been given £28,500 in international investment to produce content for BBC ALBA; understands that the funding was awarded by the Canada Media Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise through the Canada - Scotland Co-development Incentive for Television and Digital Media Content, which aims to develop screen-based projects between Canadian and Scottish producers; notes that money will be used to develop a project, which has the working title, Secrets in the Peat, along with a Canadian production partner, Cineflix; recognises what it sees as the importance of international media collaboration such as this, and acknowledges that such partnerships have resulted in £8 million-worth of original content for BBC ALBA over the years.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Stornoway-based production company, MacTV, has been given £28,500 in international investment to produce content for BBC ALBA; understands that the funding was awarded by the Canada Media Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise through the Canada - Scotland Co-development Incentive for Television and Digital Media Content, which aims to develop screen-based projects between Canadian and Scottish producers; notes that money will be used to develop a project, which has the working title, Secrets in the Peat, along with a Canadian production partner, Cineflix; recognises what it sees as the importance of international media collaboration such as this, and acknowledges that such partnerships have resulted in £8 million-worth of original content for BBC ALBA over the years.
Supported by: David Stewart, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Brian Whittle, Kenneth Gibson, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Maurice Golden, Ruth Maguire
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21013 in the name of Kate Forbes (Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill), insert at end ", but, in so doing, regrets that the Scottish Government has made no commitment to prevent further divergence from UK tax rates, and further regrets that the draft Budget fails to fund a proper drug rehabilitation strategy or provide adequate capital funding for local authorities."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21013 in the name of Kate Forbes (Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill), insert at end ", but, in so doing, regrets that the Scottish Government has made no commitment to prevent further divergence from UK tax rates, and further regrets that the draft Budget fails to fund a proper drug rehabilitation strategy or provide adequate capital funding for local authorities."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/02/2020
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