That the Parliament understands that, while most of the world is focused on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government published the negotiating objectives for a UK-US trade deal in March 2020 and talks between the two governments have begun; considers that the deal could threaten the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers and its ability to develop different laws and policies to the rest of the UK in areas such as environmental protection, food safety, animal welfare, medicine pricing, human rights, tax and procurement; notes with concern what it sees as the threat to the NHS in Scotland and Scottish Water, both of which remain less privatised than in the rest of the UK, and considers that all public services should be excluded from international trade deals; understands that the negotiating objectives do not include a clear position on investor-state dispute settlement or any similar investor protection clause in a trade deal with the US, and that any such clause could have a "regulatory chilling" effect on any future laws for the protection of people and the environment that the Scottish Parliament might consider, and urges the UK Government to ensure there is a transparent and accountable process for negotiating future trade deals, that the Scottish Government is properly involved in any negotiations that will impact on devolved powers and devolved laws, and that the Scottish Parliament is also able to scrutinise any deal and its impact on Scotland.
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That the Parliament understands that, while most of the world is focused on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government published the negotiating objectives for a UK-US trade deal in March 2020 and talks between the two governments have begun; considers that the deal could threaten the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers and its ability to develop different laws and policies to the rest of the UK in areas such as environmental protection, food safety, animal welfare, medicine pricing, human rights, tax and procurement; notes with concern what it sees as the threat to the NHS in Scotland and Scottish Water, both of which remain less privatised than in the rest of the UK, and considers that all public services should be excluded from international trade deals; understands that the negotiating objectives do not include a clear position on investor-state dispute settlement or any similar investor protection clause in a trade deal with the US, and that any such clause could have a "regulatory chilling" effect on any future laws for the protection of people and the environment that the Scottish Parliament might consider, and urges the UK Government to ensure there is a transparent and accountable process for negotiating future trade deals, that the Scottish Government is properly involved in any negotiations that will impact on devolved powers and devolved laws, and that the Scottish Parliament is also able to scrutinise any deal and its impact on Scotland.
Supported by: Iain Gray, David Torrance, Patrick Harvie, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, John Finnie, Gail Ross, Sandra White, Johann Lamont, Kenneth Gibson, Elaine Smith, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Andy Wightman, Ruth Maguire, Claire Baker
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That the Parliament notes the decision by the Scottish Government to consult on measures to regulate the wild wrasse fishery in Scotland's inshore waters; believes that the sustainability of the wrasse fishery directly affects the future of Scotland's aquaculture sector, of other wild fisheries, and of protected marine ecosystems, such as kelp forests and rocky reefs; regrets that this consultation does not invite respondents to recommend a different closed season, or spatial protection, or for stock data to be required before reopening the fishery, and urges the Scottish Government to produce a new consultation document urgently so that all the options can be considered prior to the scheduled opening of the fishery on 1 May 2020.
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That the Parliament notes the decision by the Scottish Government to consult on measures to regulate the wild wrasse fishery in Scotland's inshore waters; believes that the sustainability of the wrasse fishery directly affects the future of Scotland's aquaculture sector, of other wild fisheries, and of protected marine ecosystems, such as kelp forests and rocky reefs; regrets that this consultation does not invite respondents to recommend a different closed season, or spatial protection, or for stock data to be required before reopening the fishery, and urges the Scottish Government to produce a new consultation document urgently so that all the options can be considered prior to the scheduled opening of the fishery on 1 May 2020.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Beatrice Wishart, John Finnie
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20548 in the name of Maurice Golden (Tackling Climate Change, the Role of Scottish Agriculture), insert at end "and the wider Just Transition to sustainable land use by Scottish farmers."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20548 in the name of Maurice Golden (Tackling Climate Change, the Role of Scottish Agriculture), insert at end "and the wider Just Transition to sustainable land use by Scottish farmers."
Supported by: David Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity and social enterprise, Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI), which is based in Lanark, on receiving funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; notes that the charity supports people with multiple complex disadvantages to improve their health and wellbeing by contributing to the community though volunteering; understands that the recent award will fund training opportunities to enable local communities to provide long-term care and maintenance of heritage sites in Lanarkshire; recognises the contribution that this programme will make to the environment and wildlife habitats, and wishes this established charity every success with this new enterprise.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity and social enterprise, Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI), which is based in Lanark, on receiving funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; notes that the charity supports people with multiple complex disadvantages to improve their health and wellbeing by contributing to the community though volunteering; understands that the recent award will fund training opportunities to enable local communities to provide long-term care and maintenance of heritage sites in Lanarkshire; recognises the contribution that this programme will make to the environment and wildlife habitats, and wishes this established charity every success with this new enterprise.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, which was held in Madrid; believes that COP25 failed to make progress on some key issues within the Paris Agreement, including on finance for loss and damage for developing countries already hit by climate change, or on long-term climate finance; stands in solidarity with representatives from countries most impacted by climate change and civic society who were temporarily ejected from COP25; considers that voices from the Global South, Indigenous Peoples and climate justice advocates, rather than those of richer nations and those multi-national companies that are failing to address the climate emergency, must be at the heart of climate negotiations; looks forward to the next UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in 2020; is concerned that COP26 will be the fourth such meeting in a row to be held in Europe; calls on the Scottish and UK Governments to proactively support people from the Global South and those most affected by climate change to attend and be heard at the conference, and believes that Scotland must use the next year to further strengthen climate action ahead of COP26.
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That the Parliament notes the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, which was held in Madrid; believes that COP25 failed to make progress on some key issues within the Paris Agreement, including on finance for loss and damage for developing countries already hit by climate change, or on long-term climate finance; stands in solidarity with representatives from countries most impacted by climate change and civic society who were temporarily ejected from COP25; considers that voices from the Global South, Indigenous Peoples and climate justice advocates, rather than those of richer nations and those multi-national companies that are failing to address the climate emergency, must be at the heart of climate negotiations; looks forward to the next UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in 2020; is concerned that COP26 will be the fourth such meeting in a row to be held in Europe; calls on the Scottish and UK Governments to proactively support people from the Global South and those most affected by climate change to attend and be heard at the conference, and believes that Scotland must use the next year to further strengthen climate action ahead of COP26.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Sarah Boyack, Monica Lennon, Andy Wightman, Mark Ruskell, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, Mark McDonald, Liam McArthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pauline McNeill, John Finnie
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Give a Dog a Bone, on winning the Celebrating Communities award at the 2019 Scottish Charity Awards; notes the work that the charity does to support older people to afford a rescue pet; recognises the life-changing difference that the charity makes to people by tackling loneliness as well as in relation to the rising number of animals experiencing homelessness, and wishes the charity continued success as it develops its services.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Give a Dog a Bone, on winning the Celebrating Communities award at the 2019 Scottish Charity Awards; notes the work that the charity does to support older people to afford a rescue pet; recognises the life-changing difference that the charity makes to people by tackling loneliness as well as in relation to the rising number of animals experiencing homelessness, and wishes the charity continued success as it develops its services.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Ruth Maguire, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Angela Constance
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament celebrates Clean Air Day, which will be marked on 20 June 2019 and will be coordinated by Environmental Protection Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government; understands that the day will provide an opportunity to raise awareness about air pollution and allow everyone to share information with friends, family and colleagues regarding how everyone can help make the air cleaner and healthier; acknowledges that World Environment Day 2019 had the theme, #beatairpollution, and that low air quality can effect vulnerable people with chronic conditions, children and older people the most; believes that, to be effective, low-emission zones must be very robust; recognises the value of safer active travel in the context of cleaner air; considers that, in the face of the climate and environment emergencies, steps need to be taken by government, local authorities and people across Scotland to ensure that air quality improves, and hopes that everyone enjoys a positive Clean Air Day and is able to take part and commit to work together to improve air quality.
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That the Parliament celebrates Clean Air Day, which will be marked on 20 June 2019 and will be coordinated by Environmental Protection Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government; understands that the day will provide an opportunity to raise awareness about air pollution and allow everyone to share information with friends, family and colleagues regarding how everyone can help make the air cleaner and healthier; acknowledges that World Environment Day 2019 had the theme, #beatairpollution, and that low air quality can effect vulnerable people with chronic conditions, children and older people the most; believes that, to be effective, low-emission zones must be very robust; recognises the value of safer active travel in the context of cleaner air; considers that, in the face of the climate and environment emergencies, steps need to be taken by government, local authorities and people across Scotland to ensure that air quality improves, and hopes that everyone enjoys a positive Clean Air Day and is able to take part and commit to work together to improve air quality.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Monica Lennon, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes Onshore Wind Week 2019, which is dedicated to celebrating the many successes of the onshore wind industry across the UK; notes the report from Vivid Economics that states that the average household would save £50 each year, and thousands of jobs would be created, if the UK Government lifted what it considers its block on support for new onshore wind projects; reflects on the cautious optimism expressed at the Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind Conference held as part of Onshore Wind Week; agrees with calls from trade unions and the STUC for more renewables and manufacturing jobs in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that its policies are optimised to support Scotland’s onshore wind sector, which already supports 5,800 jobs, generates £2.8 billion in revenue and displaces millions of tonnes of carbon each year.
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That the Parliament welcomes Onshore Wind Week 2019, which is dedicated to celebrating the many successes of the onshore wind industry across the UK; notes the report from Vivid Economics that states that the average household would save £50 each year, and thousands of jobs would be created, if the UK Government lifted what it considers its block on support for new onshore wind projects; reflects on the cautious optimism expressed at the Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind Conference held as part of Onshore Wind Week; agrees with calls from trade unions and the STUC for more renewables and manufacturing jobs in Scotland, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that its policies are optimised to support Scotland’s onshore wind sector, which already supports 5,800 jobs, generates £2.8 billion in revenue and displaces millions of tonnes of carbon each year.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Patrick Harvie, Lewis Macdonald, Jackie Baillie, Gail Ross
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Stow Primary School on its excellent work on sustainability and reducing plastic waste; notes that one of its pupils, Pierre Mac, worked hard to put together a video report on the school’s work, which has been published on the BBC website; recognises that the school was named as the Scottish Champion at the 2019 Better Energy School Awards; notes that its work on sustainability has been pupil-led; understands that this has included fantastic initiatives, such as it being the first school in the country with a reverse vending machine for plastic bottles, swapping plastic for bamboo toothbrushes and making "Reece the Recycled Cow" from recycled materials; wishes it the best of luck at the UK awards in London on 18 June, and encourages other young people across Scotland to follow what it sees as the Stow pupils' trailblazing example.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stow Primary School on its excellent work on sustainability and reducing plastic waste; notes that one of its pupils, Pierre Mac, worked hard to put together a video report on the school’s work, which has been published on the BBC website; recognises that the school was named as the Scottish Champion at the 2019 Better Energy School Awards; notes that its work on sustainability has been pupil-led; understands that this has included fantastic initiatives, such as it being the first school in the country with a reverse vending machine for plastic bottles, swapping plastic for bamboo toothbrushes and making "Reece the Recycled Cow" from recycled materials; wishes it the best of luck at the UK awards in London on 18 June, and encourages other young people across Scotland to follow what it sees as the Stow pupils' trailblazing example.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Gail Ross
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17545 in the name of Andy Wightman (Land for the Many), insert at end ", and encourages the Scottish Land Commission to study the report and consider what it might offer for the further development of land policy.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17545 in the name of Andy Wightman (Land for the Many), insert at end ", and encourages the Scottish Land Commission to study the report and consider what it might offer for the further development of land policy.”
Supported by: Monica Lennon
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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