That the Parliament welcomes the action taken by Glasgow Colleges' Regional Board (GCRB) in its allocation £5,000 of regional funding to support students as part of its collaborative STAY project with Action for Children, which works across Glasgow's three colleges and aims to improve outcomes for care-experienced young people attending college; notes that care-experienced college students in Glasgow have received brand new laptops during lockdown to assist them in completing their current college year and future studies; further notes that STAY support workers have continued to offer emotional and practical support during the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, delivering parcels containing toiletries and food items to students; acknowledges the importance of the support offered by GCRB, STAY and Action for Children, and commends their actions during these unprecedented times.
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That the Parliament welcomes the action taken by Glasgow Colleges' Regional Board (GCRB) in its allocation £5,000 of regional funding to support students as part of its collaborative STAY project with Action for Children, which works across Glasgow's three colleges and aims to improve outcomes for care-experienced young people attending college; notes that care-experienced college students in Glasgow have received brand new laptops during lockdown to assist them in completing their current college year and future studies; further notes that STAY support workers have continued to offer emotional and practical support during the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, delivering parcels containing toiletries and food items to students; acknowledges the importance of the support offered by GCRB, STAY and Action for Children, and commends their actions during these unprecedented times.
Supported by: David Torrance, James Dornan, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Willie Coffey, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde of the recent accolade from the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) for the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) Rheumatology Service; understands GRI has been rated as a Centre of Excellence in its care and treatment of rheumatology patients; notes this was awarded following an inspection by BSR at the end of 2019; further notes GRI Rheumatology Service is made up of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and pharmacists, who care for patients from a number of different NHS boards, and commends all staff for their efforts in delivering an excellent service for rheumatology patients.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde of the recent accolade from the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) for the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) Rheumatology Service; understands GRI has been rated as a Centre of Excellence in its care and treatment of rheumatology patients; notes this was awarded following an inspection by BSR at the end of 2019; further notes GRI Rheumatology Service is made up of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and pharmacists, who care for patients from a number of different NHS boards, and commends all staff for their efforts in delivering an excellent service for rheumatology patients.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Rachael Hamilton R, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 15 May 2020 is the 72nd anniversary of the Nakba, known by Palestinian people as the "day of catastrophe", in which the state of Israel was formed after what it understands was the mass eviction of over 750,000 people from historic Palestine land, which included the destruction of over 500 towns and villages; believes that this led to generations of pain for the Palestinian people, who continue to live under a state of occupation; understands that it led to a major crisis in which over four million displaced people were registered by the UN as refugees and unable to return home; condemns what it sees as the deepening of the crisis in the form of illegal settlements, which are not recognised by the international community; understands that these continue to be built in the occupied territories at a rate of five times that prior to the implementation of the Oslo Accords; further understands that the Israeli government has declared its plan to annexe areas of territories it occupied in June 1967 as part of its agreed Israeli coalition platform from 1 July 2020; believes that, on 15 May 2020, millions of people across Palestine and around the world will mark the anniversary of the Nakba, albeit not as in previous years, which saw people attend marches, rallies and vigils, due to the outbreak of COVID-19; supports Palestinian people across the world, including those living in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, in the commemoration of the Nakba; notes the calls for a resolution to be sought to what it considers the Palestinian humanitarian crisis and occupation; condemns any action by the Israeli government to annexe areas of occupied Palestinian land, which it considers violates several UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 242 and 2334, and considers that the international community is duty bound to protect Palestinians under occupation.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 15 May 2020 is the 72nd anniversary of the Nakba, known by Palestinian people as the "day of catastrophe", in which the state of Israel was formed after what it understands was the mass eviction of over 750,000 people from historic Palestine land, which included the destruction of over 500 towns and villages; believes that this led to generations of pain for the Palestinian people, who continue to live under a state of occupation; understands that it led to a major crisis in which over four million displaced people were registered by the UN as refugees and unable to return home; condemns what it sees as the deepening of the crisis in the form of illegal settlements, which are not recognised by the international community; understands that these continue to be built in the occupied territories at a rate of five times that prior to the implementation of the Oslo Accords; further understands that the Israeli government has declared its plan to annexe areas of territories it occupied in June 1967 as part of its agreed Israeli coalition platform from 1 July 2020; believes that, on 15 May 2020, millions of people across Palestine and around the world will mark the anniversary of the Nakba, albeit not as in previous years, which saw people attend marches, rallies and vigils, due to the outbreak of COVID-19; supports Palestinian people across the world, including those living in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, in the commemoration of the Nakba; notes the calls for a resolution to be sought to what it considers the Palestinian humanitarian crisis and occupation; condemns any action by the Israeli government to annexe areas of occupied Palestinian land, which it considers violates several UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 242 and 2334, and considers that the international community is duty bound to protect Palestinians under occupation.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Claudia Beamish, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Andy Wightman, Pauline McNeill, Willie Coffey, Claire Baker, Alison Johnstone, Sarah Boyack, Ross Greer, James Dornan, Elaine Smith, Anas Sarwar, Patrick Harvie, Iain Gray, Alex Rowley, Stuart McMillan
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That the Parliament commends the work of the Mel Milaap Day Centre and the Wing Hong Centre in supporting older citizens during the COVID-19 lockdown; understands that both groups are delivering hot meals and necessary food items to the most vulnerable ethnic minority older people across Glasgow; notes that these groups are also supporting social isolation with phone calls to older people to ensure they have someone to speak to; further notes that they are being supported by Scottish Government COVID-19 community funding; welcomes initiatives from local groups, and commends the Scottish Government for its community funding programme during this crisis, which it considers is ensuring that help reaches those in need.
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That the Parliament commends the work of the Mel Milaap Day Centre and the Wing Hong Centre in supporting older citizens during the COVID-19 lockdown; understands that both groups are delivering hot meals and necessary food items to the most vulnerable ethnic minority older people across Glasgow; notes that these groups are also supporting social isolation with phone calls to older people to ensure they have someone to speak to; further notes that they are being supported by Scottish Government COVID-19 community funding; welcomes initiatives from local groups, and commends the Scottish Government for its community funding programme during this crisis, which it considers is ensuring that help reaches those in need.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Anas Sarwar, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Gail Ross, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament acknowledges the outstanding contribution from Sikhs in Scotland in supporting communities across Scotland, including in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, with the establishment of the Sikh Food Bank; understands that it has delivered over 20,000 meals across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, as well as food packs for families and individuals, which include a variety of essential groceries; notes that it is also offering to collect and deliver shopping for people shielding in the community; believes that the impact of this entirely voluntary contribution, which was initiated by Charandeep Singh, has ensured that many people, including key workers across the country's public services, are being supported; notes that the Sikh Food Bank also offers advice and support to those in hard-to-reach communities understand what they need to do in order to stay safe, through a multi-lingual interpretation service, and applauds and thanks everyone involved in the Sikh Food Bank who have mobilised and provided support during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the outstanding contribution from Sikhs in Scotland in supporting communities across Scotland, including in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, with the establishment of the Sikh Food Bank; understands that it has delivered over 20,000 meals across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, as well as food packs for families and individuals, which include a variety of essential groceries; notes that it is also offering to collect and deliver shopping for people shielding in the community; believes that the impact of this entirely voluntary contribution, which was initiated by Charandeep Singh, has ensured that many people, including key workers across the country's public services, are being supported; notes that the Sikh Food Bank also offers advice and support to those in hard-to-reach communities understand what they need to do in order to stay safe, through a multi-lingual interpretation service, and applauds and thanks everyone involved in the Sikh Food Bank who have mobilised and provided support during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Christine Grahame, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, John Finnie, Annie Wells, Stewart Stevenson, Mark McDonald, Anas Sarwar, Neil Bibby, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes the centenary of Glasgow’s first Poet Laureate and Scotland’s first Makar, Edwin Morgan, who was born in Glasgow on 27 April 1920; acknowledges his incredible body of work and contribution to the creative arts, which has encouraged and motivated generations of creative artists, including the makars, Liz Lochhead, Carol-Ann Duffy and Jackie Kay; notes Edwin’s undoubted love of Scotland, which emanates throughout his work, such as Sonnets from Scotland, and, in particular, for his hometown, where he worked at the University of Glasgow teaching literature and where he penned many poems illustrating the city, including The Starlings of George Square and A City; acknowledges Edwin's work, Open The Doors, which he wrote to celebrate the opening of the new Parliament building in 2004, and has the lines, "We give you this great building, don’t let your work and hope be other than great, when you enter and begin. So now begin. Open the doors and begin”; understands that centenary celebrations will take place to mark Edwin’s birth, albeit virtually; encourages everyone to celebrate his life’s work, and thanks him for leaving such a wonderful legacy.
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That the Parliament notes the centenary of Glasgow’s first Poet Laureate and Scotland’s first Makar, Edwin Morgan, who was born in Glasgow on 27 April 1920; acknowledges his incredible body of work and contribution to the creative arts, which has encouraged and motivated generations of creative artists, including the makars, Liz Lochhead, Carol-Ann Duffy and Jackie Kay; notes Edwin’s undoubted love of Scotland, which emanates throughout his work, such as Sonnets from Scotland, and, in particular, for his hometown, where he worked at the University of Glasgow teaching literature and where he penned many poems illustrating the city, including The Starlings of George Square and A City; acknowledges Edwin's work, Open The Doors, which he wrote to celebrate the opening of the new Parliament building in 2004, and has the lines, "We give you this great building, don’t let your work and hope be other than great, when you enter and begin. So now begin. Open the doors and begin”; understands that centenary celebrations will take place to mark Edwin’s birth, albeit virtually; encourages everyone to celebrate his life’s work, and thanks him for leaving such a wonderful legacy.
Supported by: Alex Neil, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Annie Wells, Annabelle Ewing, Andy Wightman, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends the Partick Community Growing Project for its community support initiatives during the COVID-19 lockdown; understands that the local group is providing food for 30 households with weekly shopping for 12 weeks to the value of £20 per home each week; further understands that the group is providing 10 families with creative arts and craft packs to support homeschooling and has provided 100 bunches of daffodils to give to older people in isolation; notes that the community group has been supported by a National Lottery Community Fund Award of £10,000; understands that the group seeks further funding to expand the level of its provision, and to introduce boxes for growing at home and in gardens; recognises the efforts of community groups in providing vital support during this challenging time, and wishes all involved with the Partick Community Growing Project continued success.
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That the Parliament commends the Partick Community Growing Project for its community support initiatives during the COVID-19 lockdown; understands that the local group is providing food for 30 households with weekly shopping for 12 weeks to the value of £20 per home each week; further understands that the group is providing 10 families with creative arts and craft packs to support homeschooling and has provided 100 bunches of daffodils to give to older people in isolation; notes that the community group has been supported by a National Lottery Community Fund Award of £10,000; understands that the group seeks further funding to expand the level of its provision, and to introduce boxes for growing at home and in gardens; recognises the efforts of community groups in providing vital support during this challenging time, and wishes all involved with the Partick Community Growing Project continued success.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Patrick Harvie, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Emma Harper, Bruce Crawford, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Empower Women for Change, which is based in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, on its award of £53,300 to fund the Thistles and Dandelions project; notes that this grant was provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that this project focuses on the history of Glasgow's women and aims to remove barriers between women from ethnic minorities and heritage sites; welcomes that the project also has a focus on upskilling and connecting participants to the heritage sector, highlighting the potential career opportunities it holds, and wishes all involved with the project and Empower Women for Change every continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Empower Women for Change, which is based in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, on its award of £53,300 to fund the Thistles and Dandelions project; notes that this grant was provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that this project focuses on the history of Glasgow's women and aims to remove barriers between women from ethnic minorities and heritage sites; welcomes that the project also has a focus on upskilling and connecting participants to the heritage sector, highlighting the potential career opportunities it holds, and wishes all involved with the project and Empower Women for Change every continued success.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises the development and growth of the Wester Spirit Company, a very small independent company with three staff members; understands that the company has been distilling from July 2017 in Strathearn Distillery, and that, since November 2018, has been based in Glasgow’s Partick where it operates a micro-distillery and tour facility; understands that the company has been named after an old sugar refinery in Glasgow’s Candleriggs, and is believed to be the first distillery in Glasgow to make rum for 300 years; understands that the company will expand its product range to include a new spiced rum, a white rum and an aged rum; believes that the establishment of a new premium craft drinks production company in the city of Glasgow reflects the success of the nation’s vibrant food and drinks sector, and wishes all involved continued success.
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That the Parliament recognises the development and growth of the Wester Spirit Company, a very small independent company with three staff members; understands that the company has been distilling from July 2017 in Strathearn Distillery, and that, since November 2018, has been based in Glasgow’s Partick where it operates a micro-distillery and tour facility; understands that the company has been named after an old sugar refinery in Glasgow’s Candleriggs, and is believed to be the first distillery in Glasgow to make rum for 300 years; understands that the company will expand its product range to include a new spiced rum, a white rum and an aged rum; believes that the establishment of a new premium craft drinks production company in the city of Glasgow reflects the success of the nation’s vibrant food and drinks sector, and wishes all involved continued success.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Bob Doris, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Willie Coffey, Alexander Burnett, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the five Glasgow Kelvin-based businesses that have been shortlisted for the Federation of Small Businesses’ Celebrating Small Business Awards 2020, which takes place in Edinburgh on 19 March 2020; notes that just over a third of all shortlisted businesses are based within the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, reflecting the importance of small businesses in the Glasgow economy; understands that Antony McCallum of House of McCallum has been shortlisted for the Self-Employed/Sole Trader of the Year Award, that Danny Campbell of Hoko Design and Suhit Amin of Saulderson Media have been shortlisted for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, that EGG Lighting has been shortlisted for the Environmental Award and that Saulderson Media has been shortlisted for the Start-Up Business of the Year Award; recognises the contribution that small businesses makes to local and national economies, and wishes all those shortlisted continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the five Glasgow Kelvin-based businesses that have been shortlisted for the Federation of Small Businesses’ Celebrating Small Business Awards 2020, which takes place in Edinburgh on 19 March 2020; notes that just over a third of all shortlisted businesses are based within the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, reflecting the importance of small businesses in the Glasgow economy; understands that Antony McCallum of House of McCallum has been shortlisted for the Self-Employed/Sole Trader of the Year Award, that Danny Campbell of Hoko Design and Suhit Amin of Saulderson Media have been shortlisted for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, that EGG Lighting has been shortlisted for the Environmental Award and that Saulderson Media has been shortlisted for the Start-Up Business of the Year Award; recognises the contribution that small businesses makes to local and national economies, and wishes all those shortlisted continued success in the future.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Bob Doris, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Willie Coffey, Alexander Burnett, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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