That the Parliament applauds the work of the North Edinburgh COVID-19 Foodshare Group in delivering thousands of meals and essential products to 1,865 households in north Edinburgh; further applauds the group in setting up a phone line to coordinate requests for help; welcomes the support that the group has received from a number of organisations, including Cash for Kids, Inspiring Scotland, North Edinburgh Community Councils, Muirhouse Housing Association, Pilton Central Association, SCVO and the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre; acknowledges that the coming weeks will present new challenges for the group, and wishes all involved every success in tackling these.
Current Status:
That the Parliament applauds the work of the North Edinburgh COVID-19 Foodshare Group in delivering thousands of meals and essential products to 1,865 households in north Edinburgh; further applauds the group in setting up a phone line to coordinate requests for help; welcomes the support that the group has received from a number of organisations, including Cash for Kids, Inspiring Scotland, North Edinburgh Community Councils, Muirhouse Housing Association, Pilton Central Association, SCVO and the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre; acknowledges that the coming weeks will present new challenges for the group, and wishes all involved every success in tackling these.
|
|
That the Parliament recognises 15 to 21 June 2020 as Loneliness Awareness Week; understands that loneliness has a huge impact on a person’s mental and physical health and a profound effect on their day-to-day life; considers that the current pandemic means raising awareness of loneliness is more important than ever; applauds the work of volunteers and charities, such as Age Scotland, which provides a Friendship helpline, to reach people in need, and welcomes this week as an opportunity to raise awareness and help reduce loneliness in communities.
Current Status:
That the Parliament recognises 15 to 21 June 2020 as Loneliness Awareness Week; understands that loneliness has a huge impact on a person’s mental and physical health and a profound effect on their day-to-day life; considers that the current pandemic means raising awareness of loneliness is more important than ever; applauds the work of volunteers and charities, such as Age Scotland, which provides a Friendship helpline, to reach people in need, and welcomes this week as an opportunity to raise awareness and help reduce loneliness in communities.
Supported by: Monica Lennon
|
|
That the Parliament applauds the work of Jill’s Deli, which has saw it is supplying over 35 meals a day in the last 12 weeks to support vulnerable and older people in the Clermiston and Drumbrae area; pays tribute to the support it has received from the community, Morrisons supermarket and from the Corstorphine Community Centre; recognises that the deli has been doing this while still providing the normal services expected of a café, and thanks it for its selfless work in the community.
Current Status:
That the Parliament applauds the work of Jill’s Deli, which has saw it is supplying over 35 meals a day in the last 12 weeks to support vulnerable and older people in the Clermiston and Drumbrae area; pays tribute to the support it has received from the community, Morrisons supermarket and from the Corstorphine Community Centre; recognises that the deli has been doing this while still providing the normal services expected of a café, and thanks it for its selfless work in the community.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
|
|
That the Parliament supports the reopening of Edinburgh Zoo as soon as possible; believes that, by keeping it closed any longer than absolutely necessary, the existence of the zoo itself is jeopardised; recognises the invaluable role that it plays in conservation, and understands that all appropriate social distancing measures will be in place should the zoo be able to reopen.
Current Status:
That the Parliament supports the reopening of Edinburgh Zoo as soon as possible; believes that, by keeping it closed any longer than absolutely necessary, the existence of the zoo itself is jeopardised; recognises the invaluable role that it plays in conservation, and understands that all appropriate social distancing measures will be in place should the zoo be able to reopen.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Fulton MacGregor, Iain Gray, Finlay Carson, Daniel Johnson, Sarah Boyack
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Gylemuir Primary School on achieving the LGBT Silver Charter Mark; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that the school undertook a case study, displayed posters and shared learning through newsletters, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that Gylemuir goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Gylemuir Primary School on achieving the LGBT Silver Charter Mark; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that the school undertook a case study, displayed posters and shared learning through newsletters, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that Gylemuir goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Supported by: Angela Constance
|
|
That the Parliament recognises June 2020 as Pride Month; acknowledges its continuing importance in eradicating discrimination against, and achieving equality for, LGBTQ people; considers that the restrictions resulting from the current pandemic will significantly alter traditional celebration plans; supports LGBTQ people in celebrating Pride Month in a safe manner, and looks forward to a more traditional series of celebrations next year.
Current Status:
That the Parliament recognises June 2020 as Pride Month; acknowledges its continuing importance in eradicating discrimination against, and achieving equality for, LGBTQ people; considers that the restrictions resulting from the current pandemic will significantly alter traditional celebration plans; supports LGBTQ people in celebrating Pride Month in a safe manner, and looks forward to a more traditional series of celebrations next year.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, James Kelly, Monica Lennon, Mark McDonald, Liam McArthur, Fulton MacGregor, Christine Grahame, Alex Neil, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Jamie Greene, Beatrice Wishart, Sandra White, Colin Smyth, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Clare Adamson, John Finnie
|
|
That the Parliament recognises the tremendous efforts of private 3D printing companies that have supplied thousands of items of PPE to key workers across Scotland during the COVID-19 emergency; congratulates in particular, SouthQueensferry3D (SQ3D), which has supplied over 5,000 3D-printed face shields to key workers, free of charge, since the crisis started; congratulates it in raising over £7,000 in donations to cover the cost of printing supplies, £2,000 of which it has, in turn donated to charity; congratulates the business on its nomination for a Rotary Community Award, and expresses its gratitude to Eli Jacks, Joleen Periman, Julien Gourley, Travis Myers, John and Sandra Morris, Matthew Beaton-Hawryluk and the rest of the team at SQ3D.
Current Status:
That the Parliament recognises the tremendous efforts of private 3D printing companies that have supplied thousands of items of PPE to key workers across Scotland during the COVID-19 emergency; congratulates in particular, SouthQueensferry3D (SQ3D), which has supplied over 5,000 3D-printed face shields to key workers, free of charge, since the crisis started; congratulates it in raising over £7,000 in donations to cover the cost of printing supplies, £2,000 of which it has, in turn donated to charity; congratulates the business on its nomination for a Rotary Community Award, and expresses its gratitude to Eli Jacks, Joleen Periman, Julien Gourley, Travis Myers, John and Sandra Morris, Matthew Beaton-Hawryluk and the rest of the team at SQ3D.
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Angela Constance, Bill Kidd, Beatrice Wishart, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
|
|
That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the newspaper, The Jubilee Gazette, which is being put together by the Corstorphine Dementia Project in Edinburgh after finding that many of its members are missing being able to go to the shops and pick up a newspaper while they stay at home in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; congratulates the team in swiftly putting the first edition together; notes that its activity packs, crosswords and colouring pages are being appreciated by the group's members; recognises how positive the response has been, acknowledges that the lockdown period is a strain on most people's mental health and that dementia is mentally challenging, even in more normal circumstances; celebrates the community connection that it believes this fortnightly newspaper will maintain, and welcomes stimulation during isolation.
Current Status:
That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the newspaper, The Jubilee Gazette, which is being put together by the Corstorphine Dementia Project in Edinburgh after finding that many of its members are missing being able to go to the shops and pick up a newspaper while they stay at home in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; congratulates the team in swiftly putting the first edition together; notes that its activity packs, crosswords and colouring pages are being appreciated by the group's members; recognises how positive the response has been, acknowledges that the lockdown period is a strain on most people's mental health and that dementia is mentally challenging, even in more normal circumstances; celebrates the community connection that it believes this fortnightly newspaper will maintain, and welcomes stimulation during isolation.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Sarah Boyack, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
|
|
That the Parliament welcomes the steps taken by Morrisons to help the most vulnerable in society during the COVID-19 pandemic, including increasing online capacity, creating thousands more weekly delivery slots and the introduction of a new doorstep delivery service, specifically designed for vulnerable and older people; notes that this scheme offers next-day home delivery and includes a new call centre where people can phone and place an order from a list of essential items; recognises the importance of this phoneline service in providing an opportunity for people in self-isolation to have a conversation that can reduce feelings of loneliness; understands that Morrisons has created a range of different food boxes to meet the needs of customers who are self-isolating, which can be ordered online, ranging from cupboard essentials to ready-prepared dishes; welcomes the launch of Morrisons' food donations coming from its manufacturing sites, which are being run for an extra hour every day, to local foodbanks; understands that by July 2020 this will amount to £10 million of food to help meet the needs of local communities, and thanks Morrisons for all its support and initiatives at this difficult time.
Current Status:
That the Parliament welcomes the steps taken by Morrisons to help the most vulnerable in society during the COVID-19 pandemic, including increasing online capacity, creating thousands more weekly delivery slots and the introduction of a new doorstep delivery service, specifically designed for vulnerable and older people; notes that this scheme offers next-day home delivery and includes a new call centre where people can phone and place an order from a list of essential items; recognises the importance of this phoneline service in providing an opportunity for people in self-isolation to have a conversation that can reduce feelings of loneliness; understands that Morrisons has created a range of different food boxes to meet the needs of customers who are self-isolating, which can be ordered online, ranging from cupboard essentials to ready-prepared dishes; welcomes the launch of Morrisons' food donations coming from its manufacturing sites, which are being run for an extra hour every day, to local foodbanks; understands that by July 2020 this will amount to £10 million of food to help meet the needs of local communities, and thanks Morrisons for all its support and initiatives at this difficult time.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Christine Grahame, Mark McDonald, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
|
|
That the Parliament notes the publication of the Amnesty International global report, Death Sentences and Executions 2019; understands that it finds that, compared with 2018, the number of confirmed executions decreased in 2019 by 5% to the lowest number recorded in at least 10 years; notes that Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq accounted for 81% of confirmed global executions in 2019 and that the 184 executions in Saudi Arabia were the highest ever recorded by Amnesty International in one year in the country; understands that China has yet to publish any figures on the death penalty, but that available information indicates that each year thousands of people are executed and sentenced to death in that country, which Amnesty International believes to be the world’s lead executioner; notes that the report records significant reductions in the number of confirmed executions in countries that are traditionally strong adherents of the death penalty, including Egypt, Japan and Singapore, and that, for the second consecutive year, Iran, the world’s second biggest executing country, executed fewer people than before, following amendments in 2017 to its anti-narcotics law; believes the death penalty to be the ultimate cruel, inhumane and degrading punishment in clear violation of international human rights law and standards, and stands in opposition to it in all cases, without exception.
Current Status:
That the Parliament notes the publication of the Amnesty International global report, Death Sentences and Executions 2019; understands that it finds that, compared with 2018, the number of confirmed executions decreased in 2019 by 5% to the lowest number recorded in at least 10 years; notes that Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq accounted for 81% of confirmed global executions in 2019 and that the 184 executions in Saudi Arabia were the highest ever recorded by Amnesty International in one year in the country; understands that China has yet to publish any figures on the death penalty, but that available information indicates that each year thousands of people are executed and sentenced to death in that country, which Amnesty International believes to be the world’s lead executioner; notes that the report records significant reductions in the number of confirmed executions in countries that are traditionally strong adherents of the death penalty, including Egypt, Japan and Singapore, and that, for the second consecutive year, Iran, the world’s second biggest executing country, executed fewer people than before, following amendments in 2017 to its anti-narcotics law; believes the death penalty to be the ultimate cruel, inhumane and degrading punishment in clear violation of international human rights law and standards, and stands in opposition to it in all cases, without exception.
Supported by: John Finnie R, Beatrice Wishart, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Mary Fee, Willie Rennie, Andy Wightman, Clare Adamson
|
|