As an amendment to motion S5M-21865 in the name of Kenneth Gibson (UK Government Must Not U-turn on Promised £70 Million for Scotland), leave out from "notes" to the end and insert "acknowledges the more than £330 billion of support that it understands the UK Government has provided across the four nations since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, including the furloughing of approximately 8.4 million people across the UK and the substantial additional funding allocated to local authorities; believes that this substantial financial package and unprecedented financial intervention from the UK Government is a reminder of the benefits that the Scottish Government enjoys through devolved autonomy while remaining part of a wider fiscal framework of support in the UK, including receiving £3.5 billion in Barnett consequentials to help mitigate the impact of the virus, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that it passes on all Barnett consequentials that arise from UK funding to the people of Scotland and does not seek to unduly retain any funding, which it deems to be surplus, including what it believes is the £155 million due to local authorities that the Scottish ministers still have not passed on, despite specific assurances from the Scottish Government that it has already done so."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21865 in the name of Kenneth Gibson (UK Government Must Not U-turn on Promised £70 Million for Scotland), leave out from "notes" to the end and insert "acknowledges the more than £330 billion of support that it understands the UK Government has provided across the four nations since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, including the furloughing of approximately 8.4 million people across the UK and the substantial additional funding allocated to local authorities; believes that this substantial financial package and unprecedented financial intervention from the UK Government is a reminder of the benefits that the Scottish Government enjoys through devolved autonomy while remaining part of a wider fiscal framework of support in the UK, including receiving £3.5 billion in Barnett consequentials to help mitigate the impact of the virus, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that it passes on all Barnett consequentials that arise from UK funding to the people of Scotland and does not seek to unduly retain any funding, which it deems to be surplus, including what it believes is the £155 million due to local authorities that the Scottish ministers still have not passed on, despite specific assurances from the Scottish Government that it has already done so."
Supported by: Jackson Carlaw, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason R, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Maurice Corry
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That the Parliament notes the Taiwanese Inauguration Ceremony of the 15th President, Dr Tsai Ing-wen, and Vice President, Dr Lai Ching-te, held in Taipei on 20 May 2020; offers its congratulations to President Tsai Ing-wen on beginning her second term in office; commends Taiwan's efforts in supplying protective COVID-19 face masks to countries across the world, and recognises the historic academic, economic and cultural links between Scotland and Taiwan.
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That the Parliament notes the Taiwanese Inauguration Ceremony of the 15th President, Dr Tsai Ing-wen, and Vice President, Dr Lai Ching-te, held in Taipei on 20 May 2020; offers its congratulations to President Tsai Ing-wen on beginning her second term in office; commends Taiwan's efforts in supplying protective COVID-19 face masks to countries across the world, and recognises the historic academic, economic and cultural links between Scotland and Taiwan.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Maurice Corry, Peter Chapman
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That the Parliament notes the swearing in of Israel’s 35th Knessett on 17 May 2020, allowing the resumption of governance after 508 days of negotiations and political impasse; notes the agreement to form a government of national unity; understands that the position of Prime Minister will rotate, with incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu initially holding the office for the first 18 months before handing over to deputy Prime Minister Benny Grantz thereafter; notes comments by Gantz, who wishes for an era of reconciliation in Israel and that all Israeli citizens, Jewish or Arab, heterosexual or LGBT, would feel at home in Israel; believes that a productive and positive relationship continues to exist between the people of Israel and Scotland irrespective, and commits to maintaining constructive, open and positive dialogue with Israel on a wide range of areas of common interest.
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That the Parliament notes the swearing in of Israel’s 35th Knessett on 17 May 2020, allowing the resumption of governance after 508 days of negotiations and political impasse; notes the agreement to form a government of national unity; understands that the position of Prime Minister will rotate, with incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu initially holding the office for the first 18 months before handing over to deputy Prime Minister Benny Grantz thereafter; notes comments by Gantz, who wishes for an era of reconciliation in Israel and that all Israeli citizens, Jewish or Arab, heterosexual or LGBT, would feel at home in Israel; believes that a productive and positive relationship continues to exist between the people of Israel and Scotland irrespective, and commits to maintaining constructive, open and positive dialogue with Israel on a wide range of areas of common interest.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Adam Tomkins R, Maurice Corry, Peter Chapman, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament recognises the strong cross-party support for the expansion of funded childcare to 1,140 hours; expresses its concern however, regarding the findings of the most recent report by the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission, Early learning and childcare Follow-up, which states that certain risks remain around buildings, staffing and the sustainability of the private, voluntary and independent sectors; is concerned that the report notes that it is likely that flexibility and choice for parents will not be fully implemented by August 2020, and that any delays to the expansion will impact service delivery and families who are planning to use these services, and demands that the Scottish Government urgently addresses these concerns.
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That the Parliament recognises the strong cross-party support for the expansion of funded childcare to 1,140 hours; expresses its concern however, regarding the findings of the most recent report by the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission, Early learning and childcare Follow-up, which states that certain risks remain around buildings, staffing and the sustainability of the private, voluntary and independent sectors; is concerned that the report notes that it is likely that flexibility and choice for parents will not be fully implemented by August 2020, and that any delays to the expansion will impact service delivery and families who are planning to use these services, and demands that the Scottish Government urgently addresses these concerns.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11/03/2020
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That the Parliament notes the results of Taiwan’s presidential election, which was held on 11 January 2020 and saw the re-election of President Dr Tsai Ing-wen, with the former premier, Dr Lai Ching-te, of the Democratic Progressive Party, joining her as Vice President; notes that this was Taiwan’s seventh direct presidential election, with the first taking place in 1996; recognises what it sees as the close relationship between Scotland and Taiwan, which it believes is underpinned by shared values, and pledges to redouble efforts to further strengthen the bilateral ties.
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That the Parliament notes the results of Taiwan’s presidential election, which was held on 11 January 2020 and saw the re-election of President Dr Tsai Ing-wen, with the former premier, Dr Lai Ching-te, of the Democratic Progressive Party, joining her as Vice President; notes that this was Taiwan’s seventh direct presidential election, with the first taking place in 1996; recognises what it sees as the close relationship between Scotland and Taiwan, which it believes is underpinned by shared values, and pledges to redouble efforts to further strengthen the bilateral ties.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, James Dornan, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle R, David Torrance, Michelle Ballantyne R, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament notes its growing concern with the resilience of Scotland’s ferry network; highlights that over 82,000 delays and cancellations have occurred since 2007; believes that the combination of an ageing fleet of vessels, mechanical breakdowns and the late arrival of new operational vessels for the network have resulted in avoidable disruption to services to the detriment of Scotland's island communities, their inhabitants, business and tourism; expresses disappointment at the absence of a long-term strategy to procure or build replacement vessels, and calls on the Scottish Government to urgently outline how it will address the Parliament’s concerns.
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That the Parliament notes its growing concern with the resilience of Scotland’s ferry network; highlights that over 82,000 delays and cancellations have occurred since 2007; believes that the combination of an ageing fleet of vessels, mechanical breakdowns and the late arrival of new operational vessels for the network have resulted in avoidable disruption to services to the detriment of Scotland's island communities, their inhabitants, business and tourism; expresses disappointment at the absence of a long-term strategy to procure or build replacement vessels, and calls on the Scottish Government to urgently outline how it will address the Parliament’s concerns.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/11/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19190 in the name of Colin Smyth (Don't Extend the ScotRail Franchise), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "notes that the Scottish Government has issued two remedial notices to ScotRail with a delivery deadline of 30 May 2020; understands that a no-rebasing notice to early terminate the franchise would have to be issued by the end of the calendar year; believes that the operator should be given the contractual ability to fulfil its obligations in the remedial plan; notes that the Williams Rail Review is due to report by the end of 2019; recognises that the Scottish Government reserves the right to issue a default notice and termination of the franchise at any point, and calls on the Scottish Government to propose a long-term, sustainable vision for the future of Scotland’s railways that looks beyond 2025."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19190 in the name of Colin Smyth (Don't Extend the ScotRail Franchise), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "notes that the Scottish Government has issued two remedial notices to ScotRail with a delivery deadline of 30 May 2020; understands that a no-rebasing notice to early terminate the franchise would have to be issued by the end of the calendar year; believes that the operator should be given the contractual ability to fulfil its obligations in the remedial plan; notes that the Williams Rail Review is due to report by the end of 2019; recognises that the Scottish Government reserves the right to issue a default notice and termination of the franchise at any point, and calls on the Scottish Government to propose a long-term, sustainable vision for the future of Scotland’s railways that looks beyond 2025."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 02/10/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17190 in the name of Colin Smyth (Scotland's Future, Scrap the Cut to the Air Departure Tax), leave out from "calls" to end and insert "notes the benefits of a competitive Air Departure Tax (ADT) regime; recognises that a reduction in this taxation for long-haul flights is essential for the retention and development of new intercontinental routes and economic ties across the world with a view to boost trade, tourism and inward investment into Scotland; understands that the devolution of ADT is a critical economic lever to achieve this, and calls on the Scottish Government to honour the commitment made in the manifesto it stood on in 2016 and introduce a reduction in Scotland's current ADT regime."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17190 in the name of Colin Smyth (Scotland's Future, Scrap the Cut to the Air Departure Tax), leave out from "calls" to end and insert "notes the benefits of a competitive Air Departure Tax (ADT) regime; recognises that a reduction in this taxation for long-haul flights is essential for the retention and development of new intercontinental routes and economic ties across the world with a view to boost trade, tourism and inward investment into Scotland; understands that the devolution of ADT is a critical economic lever to achieve this, and calls on the Scottish Government to honour the commitment made in the manifesto it stood on in 2016 and introduce a reduction in Scotland's current ADT regime."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/05/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16408 in the name of Colin Smyth (Free Bus Travel for Under-25s), leave out from ", and further believes" to end and insert "; agrees that concessionary and subsidised bus travel, where appropriately targeted, provides a number of social, financial and employability benefits to users, but considers that any alterations to the eligibility criteria should take into account the financial implications of such change and be considered subject to adequate consultation with both users of the scheme and the bus industry."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16408 in the name of Colin Smyth (Free Bus Travel for Under-25s), leave out from ", and further believes" to end and insert "; agrees that concessionary and subsidised bus travel, where appropriately targeted, provides a number of social, financial and employability benefits to users, but considers that any alterations to the eligibility criteria should take into account the financial implications of such change and be considered subject to adequate consultation with both users of the scheme and the bus industry."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/03/2019
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That the Parliament notes its responsibility in improving access to and facilitating the delivery of sustainable and renewable transportation in Scotland; acknowledges the important role that low-emitting transportation methods such as low and ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) have toward meeting the Scottish Government’s climate change target to reduce carbon emissions by 90% before 2050; notes the view that, while low-emission cars have the additional benefit of reducing air pollution and improving public health, tangible increases in the take-up of such vehicles will require significant increases in, and wide geographical spread of, suitable charge point networks; recognises that emerging hydrogen technology will play an additional role in delivering a sustainable and renewable transportation network in Scotland; acknowledges calls for new rail technology to also be explored and developed, such as hydrail, which, it understands, has been introduced in Germany and is used as a viable alternative to electrification of tracks; believes that hydrogen technology can also play its part in sustainable marine transportation, and notes the calls to explore all available technologies that have the potential to ambitiously alter infrastructure to help deliver an affordable and truly sustainable transport network in the West Scotland region and across the country for future generations.
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That the Parliament notes its responsibility in improving access to and facilitating the delivery of sustainable and renewable transportation in Scotland; acknowledges the important role that low-emitting transportation methods such as low and ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) have toward meeting the Scottish Government’s climate change target to reduce carbon emissions by 90% before 2050; notes the view that, while low-emission cars have the additional benefit of reducing air pollution and improving public health, tangible increases in the take-up of such vehicles will require significant increases in, and wide geographical spread of, suitable charge point networks; recognises that emerging hydrogen technology will play an additional role in delivering a sustainable and renewable transportation network in Scotland; acknowledges calls for new rail technology to also be explored and developed, such as hydrail, which, it understands, has been introduced in Germany and is used as a viable alternative to electrification of tracks; believes that hydrogen technology can also play its part in sustainable marine transportation, and notes the calls to explore all available technologies that have the potential to ambitiously alter infrastructure to help deliver an affordable and truly sustainable transport network in the West Scotland region and across the country for future generations.
Supported by: Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Liam McArthur, Alison Harris, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Murdo Fraser, John Finnie, Colin Smyth, Ross Greer, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Annie Wells, Gordon Lindhurst, Liam Kerr, Lewis Macdonald, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21/02/2019
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