That the Parliament welcomes the loan of seven beds to the new NHS Louisa Jordan facility from the University of Stirling; notes that the beds are normally used by student nurses during their courses; understands that almost 400 student nurses and nine clinically trained staff from the University of Stirling are preparing to join the NHS, and expresses its gratitude to the students and staff.
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That the Parliament welcomes the loan of seven beds to the new NHS Louisa Jordan facility from the University of Stirling; notes that the beds are normally used by student nurses during their courses; understands that almost 400 student nurses and nine clinically trained staff from the University of Stirling are preparing to join the NHS, and expresses its gratitude to the students and staff.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, David Torrance, Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Donald Cameron, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Bruce Crawford, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Raytheon UK will be involved in the manufacture and assembly of medical ventilators at its Glenrothes and Livingston facilities; understands that Raytheon UK worked with other industry partners to find a solution to increase ventilator capacity for the NHS; notes that it has been supported in this by Scottish Enterprise, and welcomes the efforts of all involved.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Raytheon UK will be involved in the manufacture and assembly of medical ventilators at its Glenrothes and Livingston facilities; understands that Raytheon UK worked with other industry partners to find a solution to increase ventilator capacity for the NHS; notes that it has been supported in this by Scottish Enterprise, and welcomes the efforts of all involved.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Torrance, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Liam Kerr, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Finlay Carson
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign by Police Scotland that aims to encourage people to report disability hate crime; understands that, although 20% of people in Scotland identify as having a disability, only 4% of reported hate crime relates to disability, and commends Sam, Ivan, Alison and Sean who have agreed to tell about their experiences as part of the campaign to encourage others to report disability hate crime.
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign by Police Scotland that aims to encourage people to report disability hate crime; understands that, although 20% of people in Scotland identify as having a disability, only 4% of reported hate crime relates to disability, and commends Sam, Ivan, Alison and Sean who have agreed to tell about their experiences as part of the campaign to encourage others to report disability hate crime.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Miles Briggs, Liam McArthur, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Donald Cameron, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates BRAG Enterprises on helping to support 111 new business start-ups in Fife since 1 April 2019; understands that the New Enterprise Allowance programme, which is a DWP initiative, supports unemployed people into self-employment, and wishes all the new businesses and BRAG Enterprises every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates BRAG Enterprises on helping to support 111 new business start-ups in Fife since 1 April 2019; understands that the New Enterprise Allowance programme, which is a DWP initiative, supports unemployed people into self-employment, and wishes all the new businesses and BRAG Enterprises every success in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Golden, Donald Cameron, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the Nanairo Ekiden event taking place on 8 March to begin celebrations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020; recognises that the event, hosted and organised by students of the University of Stirling, has been designed to promote Olympics and Paralympic values of inclusion through sport, cutting across cultural, disability, gender and age divides; notes that a Nanairo Ekiden is a Japanese-style relay race whereby participants pass on a Japanese cloth sash called a tasuki, which originated in Japan in conjunction with the University of Tsukuba, and has since been successfully run all over the world; recognises that the event will also feature International Women’s Day activities and interactive stalls aimed at promoting inclusion and bringing together Japanese and Scottish culture; praises the efforts of everyone involved in bringing this event together for the community, and wishes the event every success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Nanairo Ekiden event taking place on 8 March to begin celebrations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020; recognises that the event, hosted and organised by students of the University of Stirling, has been designed to promote Olympics and Paralympic values of inclusion through sport, cutting across cultural, disability, gender and age divides; notes that a Nanairo Ekiden is a Japanese-style relay race whereby participants pass on a Japanese cloth sash called a tasuki, which originated in Japan in conjunction with the University of Tsukuba, and has since been successfully run all over the world; recognises that the event will also feature International Women’s Day activities and interactive stalls aimed at promoting inclusion and bringing together Japanese and Scottish culture; praises the efforts of everyone involved in bringing this event together for the community, and wishes the event every success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new Education Innovation Hub at Forth Valley College’s Stirling campus; notes that the hub was developed through the Fujitsu Education Ambassador Programme for Scotland, which is a national engagement initiative led by global IT leaders to highlight how digital skills underpins STEM subjects; recognises that the hub is designed to drive innovation within Forth Valley College and the wider community, and aims to support students seeking careers in STEM-related industries; acknowledges the important role that educational institutions play in driving innovation, and congratulates Forth Valley College and its partners on creating this valuable resource for students going forward.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new Education Innovation Hub at Forth Valley College’s Stirling campus; notes that the hub was developed through the Fujitsu Education Ambassador Programme for Scotland, which is a national engagement initiative led by global IT leaders to highlight how digital skills underpins STEM subjects; recognises that the hub is designed to drive innovation within Forth Valley College and the wider community, and aims to support students seeking careers in STEM-related industries; acknowledges the important role that educational institutions play in driving innovation, and congratulates Forth Valley College and its partners on creating this valuable resource for students going forward.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Golden, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Alison Boa, who is from Aberfoyle, on winning the High Street Hero category at the 2020 Great British High Street Awards, which were presented in Edinburgh on 23 January; notes that this category highlights the exceptional independent business owners or employers in communities that run great initiatives and programmes to help improve the high street experience; understands that Alison is much appreciated by all, including through her efforts as the Director of the Strathard Community Trust, and warmly congratulates her on this well-deserved award.
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That the Parliament congratulates Alison Boa, who is from Aberfoyle, on winning the High Street Hero category at the 2020 Great British High Street Awards, which were presented in Edinburgh on 23 January; notes that this category highlights the exceptional independent business owners or employers in communities that run great initiatives and programmes to help improve the high street experience; understands that Alison is much appreciated by all, including through her efforts as the Director of the Strathard Community Trust, and warmly congratulates her on this well-deserved award.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Kenneth Gibson, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, Donald Cameron, Maurice Corry, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament understands that 20 January 2020 is widely considered to be the most depressing day of the year; notes that, in a joint initiative, representatives from British Transport Police and the Samaritans will be at Kirkcaldy Railway Station on that day; understands that passengers and commuters will have the opportunity to have a cup of tea and a chat; notes that this is the first time that the Brew Monday initiative has been held in the area, and welcomes the efforts of both British Transport Police and the Samaritans on this issue.
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That the Parliament understands that 20 January 2020 is widely considered to be the most depressing day of the year; notes that, in a joint initiative, representatives from British Transport Police and the Samaritans will be at Kirkcaldy Railway Station on that day; understands that passengers and commuters will have the opportunity to have a cup of tea and a chat; notes that this is the first time that the Brew Monday initiative has been held in the area, and welcomes the efforts of both British Transport Police and the Samaritans on this issue.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Finlay Carson, Jamie Greene, Brian Whittle, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Jackson Carlaw, Donald Cameron, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Burntisland on its thriving high street; understands that most of the stores in the main shopping area are independent shops, and welcomes the continued creativity and commitment of the traders in Burntisland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Burntisland on its thriving high street; understands that most of the stores in the main shopping area are independent shops, and welcomes the continued creativity and commitment of the traders in Burntisland.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Gil Paterson, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Jamie Halcro Johnston
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling on the announcement that it is to receive The Queen’s Anniversary Prize; understands that the prize was introduced in 1994 to mark the 40th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne, and is the highest national honour awarded in UK further and higher education; further understands that it recognises outstanding work that shows quality and innovation and delivers real benefit to the wider world through education and training; notes that the award, which will be presented by a senior member of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace in February 2020, celebrates the Institute of Aquaculture’s pioneering work in the world’s fastest growing food production sector in a bid to tackle global hunger; further notes that the award coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Aquaculture; recognises that experts working within the institute are working to tackle global problems of food security, hunger and sustainability and have established a global reputation for teaching, research, innovation and consultancy; understands that the institute will be transformed through the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, and wishes everyone involved with the Institute of Aquaculture and the University of Stirling continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling on the announcement that it is to receive The Queen’s Anniversary Prize; understands that the prize was introduced in 1994 to mark the 40th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne, and is the highest national honour awarded in UK further and higher education; further understands that it recognises outstanding work that shows quality and innovation and delivers real benefit to the wider world through education and training; notes that the award, which will be presented by a senior member of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace in February 2020, celebrates the Institute of Aquaculture’s pioneering work in the world’s fastest growing food production sector in a bid to tackle global hunger; further notes that the award coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Aquaculture; recognises that experts working within the institute are working to tackle global problems of food security, hunger and sustainability and have established a global reputation for teaching, research, innovation and consultancy; understands that the institute will be transformed through the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, and wishes everyone involved with the Institute of Aquaculture and the University of Stirling continued success in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Alex Rowley, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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