That the Parliament notes the Inauguration Ceremony of the 15th President, Dr Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President, Dr Lai Ching-te of the ROC (Taiwan) on 20 May 2020; acknowledges that, due to the pandemic, foreign guests were not able to attend; recognises that Dr Tsai Ing-wen is the first woman to hold the position, and that this is her second term, and sends its congratulations to the President and Vice President on the inauguration.
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That the Parliament notes the Inauguration Ceremony of the 15th President, Dr Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President, Dr Lai Ching-te of the ROC (Taiwan) on 20 May 2020; acknowledges that, due to the pandemic, foreign guests were not able to attend; recognises that Dr Tsai Ing-wen is the first woman to hold the position, and that this is her second term, and sends its congratulations to the President and Vice President on the inauguration.
Supported by: Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene
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That the Parliament recognises all those working in the food and drink industry for their hard work in feeding the nation and supporting their local communities during the COVID-19 outbreak, and supports the Food and Drink Federation’s hidden heroes campaign, which is promoting the vital work that such companies are doing during these challenging times.
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That the Parliament recognises all those working in the food and drink industry for their hard work in feeding the nation and supporting their local communities during the COVID-19 outbreak, and supports the Food and Drink Federation’s hidden heroes campaign, which is promoting the vital work that such companies are doing during these challenging times.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Elaine Smith, Iain Gray, Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Andy Wightman, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the Highlands and Islands charity, Sight Action, will no longer be able to provide services on behalf of NHS Highland and The Highland Council beyond 31 March 2020; notes that Sight Action provides support and rehabilitation to almost 3,000 blind and visually-impaired adults and children; understands that the reason for Sight Action handing back the contract is due to there being no uplift in funding for the last 12 years, compounded by what it understands is a 10% funding cut in 2010-11; believes that the result of this will be that future services and support will not be carried out by low-vision specialist rehabilitation workers; acknowledges the view that statutory care in the community should be funded properly so that services, such as this one, can continue to provide specialist help, and sympathises with service users during this uncertain time.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the Highlands and Islands charity, Sight Action, will no longer be able to provide services on behalf of NHS Highland and The Highland Council beyond 31 March 2020; notes that Sight Action provides support and rehabilitation to almost 3,000 blind and visually-impaired adults and children; understands that the reason for Sight Action handing back the contract is due to there being no uplift in funding for the last 12 years, compounded by what it understands is a 10% funding cut in 2010-11; believes that the result of this will be that future services and support will not be carried out by low-vision specialist rehabilitation workers; acknowledges the view that statutory care in the community should be funded properly so that services, such as this one, can continue to provide specialist help, and sympathises with service users during this uncertain time.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Iain Gray, Edward Mountain, David Stewart, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20716 in the name of Murdo Fraser (No Case for Tax Increases or Further Cuts to Public Spending), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "acknowledges the human impact that over a decade of austerity has had on communities, jobs, public services and the economy, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a budget that invests in the future, includes fair funding for local government with a focus on improving and expanding social care, includes a fair deal for further and higher education, extends free bus travel for all young people and ensures that the budget looks forward, linking spending to national outcomes, and puts in place transformative funding to benefit the future of communities and the planet."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20716 in the name of Murdo Fraser (No Case for Tax Increases or Further Cuts to Public Spending), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "acknowledges the human impact that over a decade of austerity has had on communities, jobs, public services and the economy, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to bring forward a budget that invests in the future, includes fair funding for local government with a focus on improving and expanding social care, includes a fair deal for further and higher education, extends free bus travel for all young people and ensures that the budget looks forward, linking spending to national outcomes, and puts in place transformative funding to benefit the future of communities and the planet."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 05/02/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the piper and whistle player from Dingwall, Ali Levack, on being named BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2020; notes that Ali, who was a finalist in 2018, became the 20th recipient of this prestigious award following an outstanding performance at the City Halls, Glasgow, which was broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC ALBA as part of Celtic Connections; understands that, as part of the award, he has won a recording session with BBC Scotland, will perform at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2020 and has been given a one-year membership to the Musicians' Union; believes that, since its launch in 2001, this annual competition had played a significant role in increasing the profile of traditional music and recognising rising talent in the genre; commends the other finalists, including those hailing from the Highlands and Islands, Josie Duncan, Pàdruig Morrison and Mhairi Mackinnon, on their efforts, and wishes them, and Ali, continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the piper and whistle player from Dingwall, Ali Levack, on being named BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2020; notes that Ali, who was a finalist in 2018, became the 20th recipient of this prestigious award following an outstanding performance at the City Halls, Glasgow, which was broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC ALBA as part of Celtic Connections; understands that, as part of the award, he has won a recording session with BBC Scotland, will perform at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2020 and has been given a one-year membership to the Musicians' Union; believes that, since its launch in 2001, this annual competition had played a significant role in increasing the profile of traditional music and recognising rising talent in the genre; commends the other finalists, including those hailing from the Highlands and Islands, Josie Duncan, Pàdruig Morrison and Mhairi Mackinnon, on their efforts, and wishes them, and Ali, continued success.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Claire Baker, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Iain Gray, Gillian Martin, Jeremy Balfour, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Maureen Watt, Bruce Crawford, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends Ally MacPherson from Skye, who is known as "Ally K", on embarking on another gruelling challenge, which will see him attempt to run the 180-mile distance between Glasgow and Inverness in just 70 hours to raise money for Highland Hospice; understands that this will be Ally's fourth endurance challenge; congratulates him on his tremendous efforts so far, which have raised £78,000 for various good causes; notes that these have seen him raise money for Cancer Research UK, by becoming the first man on record to run the 125-mile distance around Skye in 35 hours, running from Skye to Inverness non-stop, in aid of Maggie's Highlands, and navigating 10 islands on the west coast in two days, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, and wishes Ally the very best of luck with this latest challenge.
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That the Parliament commends Ally MacPherson from Skye, who is known as "Ally K", on embarking on another gruelling challenge, which will see him attempt to run the 180-mile distance between Glasgow and Inverness in just 70 hours to raise money for Highland Hospice; understands that this will be Ally's fourth endurance challenge; congratulates him on his tremendous efforts so far, which have raised £78,000 for various good causes; notes that these have seen him raise money for Cancer Research UK, by becoming the first man on record to run the 125-mile distance around Skye in 35 hours, running from Skye to Inverness non-stop, in aid of Maggie's Highlands, and navigating 10 islands on the west coast in two days, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, and wishes Ally the very best of luck with this latest challenge.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Angela Constance, Bill Kidd, Sarah Boyack, Fulton MacGregor, Jackie Baillie, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Far North Line, which is celebrating 25 years of campaigning; acknowledges that it has worked tirelessly to protect, promote and deliver rail improvements to the Far North Line and the Caithness/Inverness rail service; notes that it has produced an informative anniversary booklet to celebrate its achievements, its members and its combined knowledge; believes that the group has made a real contribution to keeping the economic and social value of the line in the public eye for more than two decades, and wishes it all the best and a celebration of more improvements in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Far North Line, which is celebrating 25 years of campaigning; acknowledges that it has worked tirelessly to protect, promote and deliver rail improvements to the Far North Line and the Caithness/Inverness rail service; notes that it has produced an informative anniversary booklet to celebrate its achievements, its members and its combined knowledge; believes that the group has made a real contribution to keeping the economic and social value of the line in the public eye for more than two decades, and wishes it all the best and a celebration of more improvements in the future.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Elaine Smith, Jenny Gilruth, John Finnie, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Rowley, Sarah Boyack
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19851 in the name of Ivan McKee (Implications of the Imposition of US Tariffs on Scottish Products), insert at end "; notes past failures of the Scottish Government to stand up to President Trump, and recognises that independence will also have a detrimental effect for Scottish businesses that trade with the rest of the UK as it is Scotland’s largest trading partner, accounting for 60% of exports."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19851 in the name of Ivan McKee (Implications of the Imposition of US Tariffs on Scottish Products), insert at end "; notes past failures of the Scottish Government to stand up to President Trump, and recognises that independence will also have a detrimental effect for Scottish businesses that trade with the rest of the UK as it is Scotland’s largest trading partner, accounting for 60% of exports."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/11/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19822 in the name of Kate Forbes (Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Technologies: Opportunities for the Scottish Economy and Society), insert at end ", and considers that this approach should form part of a wider Scottish industrial strategy, ensuring that all of Scotland’s economic opportunities are not only secured but also coordinated across the country in order to safeguard the labour market from widening existing gender and economic inequalities from AI, and striving to achieve inclusive growth in the process."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19822 in the name of Kate Forbes (Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Technologies: Opportunities for the Scottish Economy and Society), insert at end ", and considers that this approach should form part of a wider Scottish industrial strategy, ensuring that all of Scotland’s economic opportunities are not only secured but also coordinated across the country in order to safeguard the labour market from widening existing gender and economic inequalities from AI, and striving to achieve inclusive growth in the process."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13/11/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19287 in the name of Ivan McKee (Supporting Innovation), leave out from "notes" to end and insert "recognises that, without devising and implementing a comprehensive industrial strategy, the Scottish Government cannot truly tackle the country’s stagnated economic growth, poor earnings growth and low productivity levels; considers that failure to create a framework for industries has led to Scotland’s gross expenditure on R&D as a percentage of GDP being lower than that for the UK, EU and OECD countries, and urges the Scottish Government to implement an industrial strategy that supports expenditure in R&D activity among businesses that helps build an innovative and prosperous economic future for the people of Scotland."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19287 in the name of Ivan McKee (Supporting Innovation), leave out from "notes" to end and insert "recognises that, without devising and implementing a comprehensive industrial strategy, the Scottish Government cannot truly tackle the country’s stagnated economic growth, poor earnings growth and low productivity levels; considers that failure to create a framework for industries has led to Scotland’s gross expenditure on R&D as a percentage of GDP being lower than that for the UK, EU and OECD countries, and urges the Scottish Government to implement an industrial strategy that supports expenditure in R&D activity among businesses that helps build an innovative and prosperous economic future for the people of Scotland."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/10/2019
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