That the Parliament shares the uneasiness felt throughout the energy sector in response to BP's announcement that 10,000 of its 70,000 office-based workforce worldwide will lose their jobs; notes that, while BP's are the biggest job losses to date, these follow others, including from Technip, Worley, Wood Group, Apache, Oceaneering and North Star Shipping; understands that the UK oil and gas industry is warning that 30,000 jobs could be lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the low oil price; believes that a global oversupply of oil has pushed prices to their lowest level in 20 years, and calls on the UK and Scottish governments to do all that they can to support the people affected by major job losses throughout the energy sector.
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That the Parliament shares the uneasiness felt throughout the energy sector in response to BP's announcement that 10,000 of its 70,000 office-based workforce worldwide will lose their jobs; notes that, while BP's are the biggest job losses to date, these follow others, including from Technip, Worley, Wood Group, Apache, Oceaneering and North Star Shipping; understands that the UK oil and gas industry is warning that 30,000 jobs could be lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the low oil price; believes that a global oversupply of oil has pushed prices to their lowest level in 20 years, and calls on the UK and Scottish governments to do all that they can to support the people affected by major job losses throughout the energy sector.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Elaine Smith, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Beatrice Wishart, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament applauds the incredible fundraising efforts of the Indie Relief Raffle; acknowledges that a final amount of £10,272 was raised for Northfield-based Grampian Woman’s Aid; notes that four designers joined forces to compile prizes for the raffle from 61 independent businesses throughout Aberdeen City and Shire; believes that the money raised will make an enormous difference to the women, children and young people that the charity supports; understands that the organisation is adapting some of the support that it offers in response to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions so that it is available by phone, text, email and online, and commends the team involved with this fundraising drive and all who participated
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That the Parliament applauds the incredible fundraising efforts of the Indie Relief Raffle; acknowledges that a final amount of £10,272 was raised for Northfield-based Grampian Woman’s Aid; notes that four designers joined forces to compile prizes for the raffle from 61 independent businesses throughout Aberdeen City and Shire; believes that the money raised will make an enormous difference to the women, children and young people that the charity supports; understands that the organisation is adapting some of the support that it offers in response to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions so that it is available by phone, text, email and online, and commends the team involved with this fundraising drive and all who participated
Supported by: David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Dyce Rugby Club on its fundraising drive to support Dyce Food Bank, which has seen an increase in people needing support as a result of the COVD-19 outbreak; understands that the club has raised over £1,100; acknowledges that this includes the sizeable donation of £400 from Dyce Boys Club, which made club snoods; commends the team for taking these steps to help people in the community, and celebrates everyone participating in this fundraising effort.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dyce Rugby Club on its fundraising drive to support Dyce Food Bank, which has seen an increase in people needing support as a result of the COVD-19 outbreak; understands that the club has raised over £1,100; acknowledges that this includes the sizeable donation of £400 from Dyce Boys Club, which made club snoods; commends the team for taking these steps to help people in the community, and celebrates everyone participating in this fundraising effort.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen-based Mintra Group on the launch of its Skilled Worker Portal; applauds the support that Mintra is offering to furloughed and redundant workers in the oil and gas industry during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the portal is an online learning management and training resource providing free access to 15 key industry courses, including health, safety, environmental and technical courses, to give learners the opportunity to plug gaps in periodic training requirements during their current down-time; notes that the course material is written to accredited standards and that, on completion, participants will be provided with a Mintra certificate, and welcomes this positive initiative at a time when there is so much uncertainty throughout the industry, the country and the world.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen-based Mintra Group on the launch of its Skilled Worker Portal; applauds the support that Mintra is offering to furloughed and redundant workers in the oil and gas industry during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the portal is an online learning management and training resource providing free access to 15 key industry courses, including health, safety, environmental and technical courses, to give learners the opportunity to plug gaps in periodic training requirements during their current down-time; notes that the course material is written to accredited standards and that, on completion, participants will be provided with a Mintra certificate, and welcomes this positive initiative at a time when there is so much uncertainty throughout the industry, the country and the world.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament celebrates the expansion of NHS Grampian’s "NHS Near Me" service to include audiology department patients; commends this state-of-the-art secure video appointment service that allows patients to see and speak to clinicians from the comfort of their own home; believes that more than 900 people in the north east could benefit from the option of a virtual hearing aid fitting; notes that new equipment will be posted directly to each patient along with detailed supporting information; understands that a video consultation will follow soon after to discuss all aspects of hearing aid use and maintenance, and welcomes this innovative service at a time when staying safe at home has never been more important.
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That the Parliament celebrates the expansion of NHS Grampian’s "NHS Near Me" service to include audiology department patients; commends this state-of-the-art secure video appointment service that allows patients to see and speak to clinicians from the comfort of their own home; believes that more than 900 people in the north east could benefit from the option of a virtual hearing aid fitting; notes that new equipment will be posted directly to each patient along with detailed supporting information; understands that a video consultation will follow soon after to discuss all aspects of hearing aid use and maintenance, and welcomes this innovative service at a time when staying safe at home has never been more important.
Supported by: David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of Kingswells, Aberdeen residents; celebrates those who contributed to the fund, which has raised in excess of £2,000; believes that the Kingswells community JustGiving page was created to raise money for the purchase of a commemorative bench; understands that the bench is to be placed at Kingswells Care Home to remember the residents who lost their lives as a result of COVID-19, and notes that a plaque will also be purchased and displayed as a tribute of thanks to the staff at the care home for their work and service to the residents.
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That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of Kingswells, Aberdeen residents; celebrates those who contributed to the fund, which has raised in excess of £2,000; believes that the Kingswells community JustGiving page was created to raise money for the purchase of a commemorative bench; understands that the bench is to be placed at Kingswells Care Home to remember the residents who lost their lives as a result of COVID-19, and notes that a plaque will also be purchased and displayed as a tribute of thanks to the staff at the care home for their work and service to the residents.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament recognises that 20 May 2020 marked National Thank a Teacher Day; understands that this campaign, which was established in 1998, celebrates and acknowledges excellence in education; applauds all teachers and support staff who are making a difference in the lives of children; highlights the extra lengths that educators are going to during the current COVID-19 global health crisis, and celebrates their commitment to ensuring that all children can still receive the support they need while working from home.
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That the Parliament recognises that 20 May 2020 marked National Thank a Teacher Day; understands that this campaign, which was established in 1998, celebrates and acknowledges excellence in education; applauds all teachers and support staff who are making a difference in the lives of children; highlights the extra lengths that educators are going to during the current COVID-19 global health crisis, and celebrates their commitment to ensuring that all children can still receive the support they need while working from home.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Aberdeen-based charity, Hand of Solace, has been awarded £6,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to increase the scope of its befriending service to help meet increased demand because of the COVID-19 crisis; commends its latest initiative to help older people throughout Aberdeen, especially those from BAME backgrounds; applauds its efforts throughout this difficult time, and celebrates its mission of "Giving a Hand of Support and Empowerment" to all.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Aberdeen-based charity, Hand of Solace, has been awarded £6,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to increase the scope of its befriending service to help meet increased demand because of the COVID-19 crisis; commends its latest initiative to help older people throughout Aberdeen, especially those from BAME backgrounds; applauds its efforts throughout this difficult time, and celebrates its mission of "Giving a Hand of Support and Empowerment" to all.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament applauds the fundraising efforts of the Bridge of Don resident, Frankie Tuckwell; acknowledges that the eight-year-old will run 100km over 21 days to raise funds for the Scottish Ambulance Service; understands that she will run just under 5km each day to meet her goal; highlights that she has already raised over £1,200, which far exceeds her initial target of £200; commends her kindhearted initiative to help key workers during her time spent in lockdown, and wishes her every success in her challenge.
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That the Parliament applauds the fundraising efforts of the Bridge of Don resident, Frankie Tuckwell; acknowledges that the eight-year-old will run 100km over 21 days to raise funds for the Scottish Ambulance Service; understands that she will run just under 5km each day to meet her goal; highlights that she has already raised over £1,200, which far exceeds her initial target of £200; commends her kindhearted initiative to help key workers during her time spent in lockdown, and wishes her every success in her challenge.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) on winning the award for Best Commercial Project at the Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Social Impact Awards; acknowledges that the venue, which has been open for one year, was described by RICS as “a world-class events and leisure complex”; understands that this project demonstrates how buildings can make towns and cities more inclusive, and can deliver communities that people can be proud of; notes that the design of TECA includes an energy centre; further notes that food and garden waste collected throughout Aberdeen is digested at an anaerobic plant, resulting in hydrogen gas, which powers the energy centre, supplying the entire Events Complex, including on-site hotels, and looks forward to the reopening of this fabulous new facility when the COVID-19 crisis is under control.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) on winning the award for Best Commercial Project at the Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Social Impact Awards; acknowledges that the venue, which has been open for one year, was described by RICS as “a world-class events and leisure complex”; understands that this project demonstrates how buildings can make towns and cities more inclusive, and can deliver communities that people can be proud of; notes that the design of TECA includes an energy centre; further notes that food and garden waste collected throughout Aberdeen is digested at an anaerobic plant, resulting in hydrogen gas, which powers the energy centre, supplying the entire Events Complex, including on-site hotels, and looks forward to the reopening of this fabulous new facility when the COVID-19 crisis is under control.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
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