That the Parliament welcomes the campaign by Unite Scotland to protect offshore jobs in Scotland; recognises the importance of the offshore oil and gas industry to the Scottish and UK economy; considers that the reduction in demand for oil due to the COVID-19 pandemic threatens tens of thousands of jobs in the oil and gas sector; including jobs in central Scotland; recognises the need for ongoing public investment to provide support in return for a public stakeholding; acknowledges calls for a reaffirmation from the Scottish and UK governments and from Oil and Gas UK to the “Roadmap to 2035, A blueprint for net-zero”; regrets what it sees as the attempt by the Offshore Contractors Association to dismantle a collective agreement for 7,000 workers, and supports the central involvement of trades unions both now and in the introduction of new technology and automation.
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign by Unite Scotland to protect offshore jobs in Scotland; recognises the importance of the offshore oil and gas industry to the Scottish and UK economy; considers that the reduction in demand for oil due to the COVID-19 pandemic threatens tens of thousands of jobs in the oil and gas sector; including jobs in central Scotland; recognises the need for ongoing public investment to provide support in return for a public stakeholding; acknowledges calls for a reaffirmation from the Scottish and UK governments and from Oil and Gas UK to the “Roadmap to 2035, A blueprint for net-zero”; regrets what it sees as the attempt by the Offshore Contractors Association to dismantle a collective agreement for 7,000 workers, and supports the central involvement of trades unions both now and in the introduction of new technology and automation.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Elaine Smith, Lewis Macdonald, Jackie Baillie, Mark Griffin, Rhoda Grant, Daniel Johnson, Neil Findlay, Anas Sarwar, Monica Lennon, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes that March 2020 is Women's History Month; recognises the contribution women make to society and the economy in Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to do more to tackle inequalities that disproportionality impact women; notes that women continue to experience pregnancy discrimination, harassment in the workplace and lower household incomes; further notes that they continue to have greater responsibility for caring for children, sick people, disabled people and older people, and that consequently due to this, COVID-19 is more likely to predominantly affect women, and calls on all political parties in the Parliament to commit to the attainment of women’s equality.
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That the Parliament notes that March 2020 is Women's History Month; recognises the contribution women make to society and the economy in Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to do more to tackle inequalities that disproportionality impact women; notes that women continue to experience pregnancy discrimination, harassment in the workplace and lower household incomes; further notes that they continue to have greater responsibility for caring for children, sick people, disabled people and older people, and that consequently due to this, COVID-19 is more likely to predominantly affect women, and calls on all political parties in the Parliament to commit to the attainment of women’s equality.
Supported by: Pauline McNeill
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18/03/2020
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That the Parliament notes with concern the announcement of the planned closure of the GP surgery in Salsburgh at the end of March 2020; believes that the surgery, which has served the population for decades, offers a lifeline to many in the community by supporting them in accessing primary healthcare; welcomes what it sees as the leadership of the area's community council in organising an emergency public meeting to seek further details regarding the proposed closure; believes that a recruitment crisis in recent years has led to an increased number of GP surgeries reducing opening times or being forced into partial or full closure and that the number practices being run by NHS boards has increased by 38% since 2009, and calls on the Scottish Government to find a solution to ensure that the Salsburgh surgery remains open on a full-time basis.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the announcement of the planned closure of the GP surgery in Salsburgh at the end of March 2020; believes that the surgery, which has served the population for decades, offers a lifeline to many in the community by supporting them in accessing primary healthcare; welcomes what it sees as the leadership of the area's community council in organising an emergency public meeting to seek further details regarding the proposed closure; believes that a recruitment crisis in recent years has led to an increased number of GP surgeries reducing opening times or being forced into partial or full closure and that the number practices being run by NHS boards has increased by 38% since 2009, and calls on the Scottish Government to find a solution to ensure that the Salsburgh surgery remains open on a full-time basis.
Supported by: Mark Griffin, Elaine Smith, Monica Lennon, Maureen Watt, Neil Findlay
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20615 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Future), leave out from "and that a referendum should be held" to end and insert "with the UK, including Scotland, due to leave the EU on 31 January; believes that a period of uncertainty for individuals, communities and businesses will follow; recognises that the majority of the people of Scotland do not want a further referendum at this time; calls on the Scottish Government to focus all of its efforts and energies on minimising the impact of the Prime Minister's disastrous Brexit deal and, as such, does not believe that a further independence referendum in the near future is in the best interests of Scotland; proposes instead the pursuance of 'Home Rule’, which fully utilises the substantial powers that are already devolved, and urges the UK Government to ensure that devolved powers are repatriated to Scotland following Brexit and that the Scottish Parliament gains the further devolved powers needed to create a fairer and more equal Scotland."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20615 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Future), leave out from "and that a referendum should be held" to end and insert "with the UK, including Scotland, due to leave the EU on 31 January; believes that a period of uncertainty for individuals, communities and businesses will follow; recognises that the majority of the people of Scotland do not want a further referendum at this time; calls on the Scottish Government to focus all of its efforts and energies on minimising the impact of the Prime Minister's disastrous Brexit deal and, as such, does not believe that a further independence referendum in the near future is in the best interests of Scotland; proposes instead the pursuance of 'Home Rule’, which fully utilises the substantial powers that are already devolved, and urges the UK Government to ensure that devolved powers are repatriated to Scotland following Brexit and that the Scottish Parliament gains the further devolved powers needed to create a fairer and more equal Scotland."
Supported by: Alex Rowley
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/01/2020
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That the Parliament agrees that universal credit, the two-child limit and the benefits cap should be scrapped in Scotland and across the UK.
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That the Parliament agrees that universal credit, the two-child limit and the benefits cap should be scrapped in Scotland and across the UK.
Supported by: Mark Griffin
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/11/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17504 in the name of Dean Lockhart (Realising Scotland's Potential), insert at end "; recognises concerns that Scotland’s economy would be further impacted by uncertainty from another referendum on independence; considers that any such referendum would be a distraction from the issues facing the people of Scotland; believes that the failure to create a Scottish industrial strategy has resulted in low earnings and stagnated economic growth, in particular failing to deliver the much-needed green jobs promised to Scotland, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to deliver an industrial strategy to a create well-paid jobs and to grow and sustain viable enterprises."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17504 in the name of Dean Lockhart (Realising Scotland's Potential), insert at end "; recognises concerns that Scotland’s economy would be further impacted by uncertainty from another referendum on independence; considers that any such referendum would be a distraction from the issues facing the people of Scotland; believes that the failure to create a Scottish industrial strategy has resulted in low earnings and stagnated economic growth, in particular failing to deliver the much-needed green jobs promised to Scotland, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to deliver an industrial strategy to a create well-paid jobs and to grow and sustain viable enterprises."
Supported by: Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 04/06/2019
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That the Parliament recognises the contribution of David Martin, the longest serving UK Member of the European Parliament (MEP), who was first elected to serve the interests of Scotland in 1984; acknowledges that David first served as MEP for the Lothians from 1984 to 1999 before representing all of Scotland until 2019; regrets the fact that, with David not being returned at the recent European parliamentary elections, Scotland will no longer be represented within the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament; considers that David helped advance the cause of workers’ rights and fair trade in the EU, and that, during his tenure as Vice President of the European Parliament, was instrumental in developing the Maastricht Treaty; congratulates David on all his successes throughout his time in the European Parliament, and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
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That the Parliament recognises the contribution of David Martin, the longest serving UK Member of the European Parliament (MEP), who was first elected to serve the interests of Scotland in 1984; acknowledges that David first served as MEP for the Lothians from 1984 to 1999 before representing all of Scotland until 2019; regrets the fact that, with David not being returned at the recent European parliamentary elections, Scotland will no longer be represented within the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament; considers that David helped advance the cause of workers’ rights and fair trade in the EU, and that, during his tenure as Vice President of the European Parliament, was instrumental in developing the Maastricht Treaty; congratulates David on all his successes throughout his time in the European Parliament, and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
Supported by: Claire Baker, Monica Lennon, Rhoda Grant, Neil Findlay, Lewis Macdonald, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Jenny Marra, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament supports the Fife - Ready for Renewal campaign calling for work to be delivered to the Fife construction yards in Methil and Burntisland; notes that EDF's Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, worth up to £2 billion, will be located 10 miles off the Fife coast, as well as Inchcape and Seagreen offshore wind farms, worth further billions; further notes that hundreds of skilled, former BiFab workers in Fife stand ready to work; believes that continuing public support for Scotland's climate change targets requires that people see local community benefit from the transition; congratulates the trade unions, community groups and environmental organisations that have come together to fight for a green energy revolution that brings benefit to workers and communities; believes that it would be bad for the climate if turbine jackets had to be shipped from overseas, and calls on the Scottish and UK governments to support the Fife - Ready for Renewal campaign and to review the contracts for difference and supply chain process as part of the Offshore Wind Sector Deal to ensure that it brings significant work to the Fife yards during the construction phase of all projects.
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That the Parliament supports the Fife - Ready for Renewal campaign calling for work to be delivered to the Fife construction yards in Methil and Burntisland; notes that EDF's Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, worth up to £2 billion, will be located 10 miles off the Fife coast, as well as Inchcape and Seagreen offshore wind farms, worth further billions; further notes that hundreds of skilled, former BiFab workers in Fife stand ready to work; believes that continuing public support for Scotland's climate change targets requires that people see local community benefit from the transition; congratulates the trade unions, community groups and environmental organisations that have come together to fight for a green energy revolution that brings benefit to workers and communities; believes that it would be bad for the climate if turbine jackets had to be shipped from overseas, and calls on the Scottish and UK governments to support the Fife - Ready for Renewal campaign and to review the contracts for difference and supply chain process as part of the Offshore Wind Sector Deal to ensure that it brings significant work to the Fife yards during the construction phase of all projects.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/05/2019
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That the Parliament remembers the 25th anniversary of the death of John Smith on 12 May 2019; celebrates the vast contribution that he made as a Member of Parliament for North Lanarkshire and Monklands East and in his roles as Minister of State for Energy, Minister of State for the Privy Council Office, Secretary of State for Trade, President of the Board of Trade, Shadow Secretary of State for Trade, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Shadow Secretary of State for Employment, Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party; considers that his belief that "the scourges of poverty, unemployment and low skills are barriers, not only to opportunities for people, but to the creation of a dynamic and prosperous society. It is simply unacceptable to continue to waste our most precious resource - the extraordinary skills and talents of ordinary people" remains true to this day and should inspire everyone to challenge and root-out poverty and end inequality, and is grateful for John Smith's legacy, including as one of the great advocates for the devolution of powers to Scotland through a Scottish parliament.
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That the Parliament remembers the 25th anniversary of the death of John Smith on 12 May 2019; celebrates the vast contribution that he made as a Member of Parliament for North Lanarkshire and Monklands East and in his roles as Minister of State for Energy, Minister of State for the Privy Council Office, Secretary of State for Trade, President of the Board of Trade, Shadow Secretary of State for Trade, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Shadow Secretary of State for Employment, Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party; considers that his belief that "the scourges of poverty, unemployment and low skills are barriers, not only to opportunities for people, but to the creation of a dynamic and prosperous society. It is simply unacceptable to continue to waste our most precious resource - the extraordinary skills and talents of ordinary people" remains true to this day and should inspire everyone to challenge and root-out poverty and end inequality, and is grateful for John Smith's legacy, including as one of the great advocates for the devolution of powers to Scotland through a Scottish parliament.
Supported by: Mary Fee, Iain Gray, Claire Baker, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Anas Sarwar, Mark Griffin, Claudia Beamish, James Kelly, Lewis Macdonald, Fulton MacGregor, Elaine Smith, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson, John Finnie, Tom Arthur, Alex Rowley, Gillian Martin, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17000 in the name of Patrick Harvie (A Green New Deal for Scotland), insert at end "; believes that it is vital that these ambitions are met with actions, and notes the concerns raised in the report, Broken Promises and Offshored Jobs, published by the STUC, which exposes the consistent failure to deliver jobs in the low-carbon and renewable energy economy; further notes the need to actively support community, cooperative, municipal and public ownership models; agrees with the calls of young people for urgent action to deliver both jobs and skills opportunities in this climate emergency, and calls on the Scottish Government to consider establishing the Just Transition Commission on a basis that is statutory, long-term, well funded and independent of government."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17000 in the name of Patrick Harvie (A Green New Deal for Scotland), insert at end "; believes that it is vital that these ambitions are met with actions, and notes the concerns raised in the report, Broken Promises and Offshored Jobs, published by the STUC, which exposes the consistent failure to deliver jobs in the low-carbon and renewable energy economy; further notes the need to actively support community, cooperative, municipal and public ownership models; agrees with the calls of young people for urgent action to deliver both jobs and skills opportunities in this climate emergency, and calls on the Scottish Government to consider establishing the Just Transition Commission on a basis that is statutory, long-term, well funded and independent of government."
Supported by: Claudia Beamish, Lewis Macdonald
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/04/2019
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