That the Parliament is deeply disappointed and dismayed at the decision of the UK General Medical Council (GMC) not to investigate complaints against doctors who wrongly suggest that people are mesh-free after surgery to remove mesh implants when this is not the case; understands that, in the case of one patient complainant, the reason given for this decision was that the patient had not seen the doctor for a period of five years; notes that the GMC has admitted that this five-year rule is discretionary and can be waived in appropriate cases where there is a risk to patients or public confidence and it is in the public interest to undertake an investigation; considers that in the case of women being wrongly advised that they are mesh-free after surgery to remove it fulfils the criteria by which the GMC can dis-apply the five-year rule, and therefore calls on the GMC to reverse its decision and allow such complaints to be thoroughly and independently investigated.
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That the Parliament is deeply disappointed and dismayed at the decision of the UK General Medical Council (GMC) not to investigate complaints against doctors who wrongly suggest that people are mesh-free after surgery to remove mesh implants when this is not the case; understands that, in the case of one patient complainant, the reason given for this decision was that the patient had not seen the doctor for a period of five years; notes that the GMC has admitted that this five-year rule is discretionary and can be waived in appropriate cases where there is a risk to patients or public confidence and it is in the public interest to undertake an investigation; considers that in the case of women being wrongly advised that they are mesh-free after surgery to remove it fulfils the criteria by which the GMC can dis-apply the five-year rule, and therefore calls on the GMC to reverse its decision and allow such complaints to be thoroughly and independently investigated.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Jackson Carlaw, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Elaine Smith, Willie Coffey
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That the Parliament, while recognising the scale of the challenges facing the aviation industry worldwide as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, expresses deep concern at what it sees as the unnecessarily excessive scale of redundancies and wage cuts being imposed by some airlines, such as BA; condemns what it considers the dictatorial, aggressive, unscrupulous and contemptuous attitudes adopted towards employees by some airlines, and calls for the urgent withdrawal of the threat of mass job losses and for the airlines to work constructively with their employees, trade unions and the UK Government to map out a way forward that allows the industry to take appropriate measures to deal with the immediate challenges, while minimising job losses, avoiding real-term wage cuts, and putting appropriate plans in place for commercial resilience and recovery.
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That the Parliament, while recognising the scale of the challenges facing the aviation industry worldwide as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, expresses deep concern at what it sees as the unnecessarily excessive scale of redundancies and wage cuts being imposed by some airlines, such as BA; condemns what it considers the dictatorial, aggressive, unscrupulous and contemptuous attitudes adopted towards employees by some airlines, and calls for the urgent withdrawal of the threat of mass job losses and for the airlines to work constructively with their employees, trade unions and the UK Government to map out a way forward that allows the industry to take appropriate measures to deal with the immediate challenges, while minimising job losses, avoiding real-term wage cuts, and putting appropriate plans in place for commercial resilience and recovery.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Rona Mackay, Elaine Smith, Pauline McNeill, David Torrance, George Adam, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Angela Constance, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Willie Coffey, Neil Bibby, Ruth Maguire, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Gordon MacDonald
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That the Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to desist from what it sees as them using the COVID-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for business recovery once the current public health crisis is brought under control; calls on them to work with the UK Government to extend the duration of the Jobs Retention Scheme as a way of avoiding mass redundancies, and calls on the UK Government to accede to such a request.
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That the Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to desist from what it sees as them using the COVID-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for business recovery once the current public health crisis is brought under control; calls on them to work with the UK Government to extend the duration of the Jobs Retention Scheme as a way of avoiding mass redundancies, and calls on the UK Government to accede to such a request.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Willie Coffey, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Beattie, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Anas Sarwar, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Johann Lamont, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of providing comprehensive rehabilitation programmes for long-term prisoners, including those in Shotts Prison, prior to their release back into the community; considers that the available evidence clearly indicates that such programmes provide the necessary support to help ensure that their transition back into society is properly planned and supported by the relevant agencies; further considers that such programmes play a vital role in helping to reduce the reoffending rate among former prisoners; believes that this is having a serious effect on the mental health of prisoners who, having engaged positively with rehabilitation over many years, are being denied these courses or having them unreasonably delayed; further believes that this is having a negative effect in promoting a less violent prison culture and encouraging others to take a less attritional attitude to custody; expresses concern that many prisoners are not, it believes, currently receiving the right level of support timeously due to the poor administration of the Scottish Prison Service’s Self-Change Programme; considers that, as a result of what it sees as its shortcomings, this programme is not realising its potential in either properly preparing prisoners for release or helping to reduce re-offending rates, and acknowledges the view that there is an urgent need to review the management and operation of the Self-Change Programme to identify what action needs to be taken to ensure that it achieves its objectives.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of providing comprehensive rehabilitation programmes for long-term prisoners, including those in Shotts Prison, prior to their release back into the community; considers that the available evidence clearly indicates that such programmes provide the necessary support to help ensure that their transition back into society is properly planned and supported by the relevant agencies; further considers that such programmes play a vital role in helping to reduce the reoffending rate among former prisoners; believes that this is having a serious effect on the mental health of prisoners who, having engaged positively with rehabilitation over many years, are being denied these courses or having them unreasonably delayed; further believes that this is having a negative effect in promoting a less violent prison culture and encouraging others to take a less attritional attitude to custody; expresses concern that many prisoners are not, it believes, currently receiving the right level of support timeously due to the poor administration of the Scottish Prison Service’s Self-Change Programme; considers that, as a result of what it sees as its shortcomings, this programme is not realising its potential in either properly preparing prisoners for release or helping to reduce re-offending rates, and acknowledges the view that there is an urgent need to review the management and operation of the Self-Change Programme to identify what action needs to be taken to ensure that it achieves its objectives.
Supported by: Mary Fee, Mark McDonald, James Kelly, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Willie Coffey, John Finnie, Gil Paterson, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament understands that there is a shortage of GPs in North Lanarkshire, which it considers is mainly the result of the UK Government's pension reforms introduced since 2010; believes that this has led to additional pressures on existing GP practices; notes with concern the reported announcement of the proposed closure of the GP surgery in Salsburgh at the end of March 2020; further notes the view that this proposal is unacceptable and will cause severe difficulties for the local population, especially those who are older, disabled or on low incomes; welcomes the decision at the public meeting on 18 February 2020 to seek an immediate halt to the closure plans so that a plan can be devised and implemented to ensure the continuation of GP services within Salsburgh on a long-term basis, and notes the calls on NHS Lanarkshire to do all that it can to ensure that the GP surgery in Salsburgh is kept open on a permanent basis.
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That the Parliament understands that there is a shortage of GPs in North Lanarkshire, which it considers is mainly the result of the UK Government's pension reforms introduced since 2010; believes that this has led to additional pressures on existing GP practices; notes with concern the reported announcement of the proposed closure of the GP surgery in Salsburgh at the end of March 2020; further notes the view that this proposal is unacceptable and will cause severe difficulties for the local population, especially those who are older, disabled or on low incomes; welcomes the decision at the public meeting on 18 February 2020 to seek an immediate halt to the closure plans so that a plan can be devised and implemented to ensure the continuation of GP services within Salsburgh on a long-term basis, and notes the calls on NHS Lanarkshire to do all that it can to ensure that the GP surgery in Salsburgh is kept open on a permanent basis.
Supported by: David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates the Airdrie-based fiddle player, Benedict Morris, on being named the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019; understands that he won the prestigious event on 27 February 2019 at the City Halls in Glasgow; notes that Benedict faced five other finalists but that the judges were unanimous in awarding him the honour; understands that this competition, which is part of the annual Celtic Connections festival, is seen as the premier accolade for young musicians in their field, and wishes Benedict the best with his career in traditional music and his other endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Airdrie-based fiddle player, Benedict Morris, on being named the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019; understands that he won the prestigious event on 27 February 2019 at the City Halls in Glasgow; notes that Benedict faced five other finalists but that the judges were unanimous in awarding him the honour; understands that this competition, which is part of the annual Celtic Connections festival, is seen as the premier accolade for young musicians in their field, and wishes Benedict the best with his career in traditional music and his other endeavours.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Miles Briggs, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Jamie Halcro Johnston, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the Stanrigg mining disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 19 miners on 9 July 1918; considers that, although the disaster was 100 years ago, it is important that the heavy price paid by miners to support the war effort during the First World War is never forgotten; notes that the memorial service, which took place earlier in July, was well attended, and thanks the organisers for ensuring that the victims of the Stanrigg disaster will never be forgotten.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the Stanrigg mining disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 19 miners on 9 July 1918; considers that, although the disaster was 100 years ago, it is important that the heavy price paid by miners to support the war effort during the First World War is never forgotten; notes that the memorial service, which took place earlier in July, was well attended, and thanks the organisers for ensuring that the victims of the Stanrigg disaster will never be forgotten.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, John Mason, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Bob Doris, Ruth Maguire, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Alex Rowley, Gillian Martin, Neil Findlay, Sandra White, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament expresses its concern at figures obtained by a recent Clyde News investigation, which suggest that, between January and June 2017, 205 children were taken to A&E due to dog bites; understands that the number of people receiving treatment for such bites in Scotland has risen from 1,939 in 2015 to 2,027 in 2016 and that, in the first six months of 2017, 1,057 children and adults in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area went to hospital; considers these figures to be very worrying, and notes calls for a post-legislative review of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, including the degree to which the Act is being effectively enforced by local authorities.
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That the Parliament expresses its concern at figures obtained by a recent Clyde News investigation, which suggest that, between January and June 2017, 205 children were taken to A&E due to dog bites; understands that the number of people receiving treatment for such bites in Scotland has risen from 1,939 in 2015 to 2,027 in 2016 and that, in the first six months of 2017, 1,057 children and adults in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area went to hospital; considers these figures to be very worrying, and notes calls for a post-legislative review of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, including the degree to which the Act is being effectively enforced by local authorities.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, John Mason, Ash Denham, Christine Grahame, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Haughey, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Graeme Dey, Ivan McKee, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Neil Findlay, Alex Rowley, Jackson Carlaw, Angus MacDonald, Jenny Marra, Andy Wightman, Liam Kerr, Pauline McNeill, Emma Harper, Claire Baker, James Dornan, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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That the Parliament wishes to draw much-deserved attention to the achievements of the City of Glasgow College student, Mark Scott, from Shotts, who has won a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Competition in Birmingham; congratulates Mark and the City of Glasgow College team on winning the competition overall; extends its warmest congratulations to Mark on also securing a place in Squad UK for Kazan, and appreciates the support given to Mark and all other competitors from the City of Glasgow College, both from college staff and their employers, in achieving their success.
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That the Parliament wishes to draw much-deserved attention to the achievements of the City of Glasgow College student, Mark Scott, from Shotts, who has won a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Competition in Birmingham; congratulates Mark and the City of Glasgow College team on winning the competition overall; extends its warmest congratulations to Mark on also securing a place in Squad UK for Kazan, and appreciates the support given to Mark and all other competitors from the City of Glasgow College, both from college staff and their employers, in achieving their success.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee, Stewart Stevenson
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2018
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That the Parliament condemns the plans by RBS to close its Airdrie town centre branch; notes with concern that the Airdrie branch is one of 62 RBS closures in Scotland planned for 2018; recognises that these closures will disproportionally affect people with limited knowledge of and/or access to online banking; maintains that RBS has a responsibility to provide face-to-face customer service catering to all of its customers, and asks RBS to reconsider its cost-saving strategy to better reflect the needs of Scotland's people and businesses.
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That the Parliament condemns the plans by RBS to close its Airdrie town centre branch; notes with concern that the Airdrie branch is one of 62 RBS closures in Scotland planned for 2018; recognises that these closures will disproportionally affect people with limited knowledge of and/or access to online banking; maintains that RBS has a responsibility to provide face-to-face customer service catering to all of its customers, and asks RBS to reconsider its cost-saving strategy to better reflect the needs of Scotland's people and businesses.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Monica Lennon, Joan McAlpine, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Neil Findlay, Ivan McKee, Stewart Stevenson
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2018
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