That the Parliament supports the reopening of Blair Drummond Safari Park as soon as possible; believes that, by keeping the attraction closed for any longer than is strictly necessary, the Scottish Government is jeopardising the future viability of the park, which attracts over 400,000 visitors per annum; understands that the park's management has put in place appropriate social distancing measures, which will mean that the health and safety of staff and visitors can be protected at all times, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with the tourism sector to implement a flexible approach to re-opening attractions such as the Safari Park.
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That the Parliament supports the reopening of Blair Drummond Safari Park as soon as possible; believes that, by keeping the attraction closed for any longer than is strictly necessary, the Scottish Government is jeopardising the future viability of the park, which attracts over 400,000 visitors per annum; understands that the park's management has put in place appropriate social distancing measures, which will mean that the health and safety of staff and visitors can be protected at all times, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with the tourism sector to implement a flexible approach to re-opening attractions such as the Safari Park.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour
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That the Parliament congratulates Alzheimer Scotland Fife on organising free activities to celebrate Dementia Awareness Week 2020, which is running from 1 to 7 June to raise awareness of the condition; notes that the activities include an armchair treasure hunt, singing with a Facebook choir and a Facebook baking session, and wishes everyone taking part an enjoyable time.
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That the Parliament congratulates Alzheimer Scotland Fife on organising free activities to celebrate Dementia Awareness Week 2020, which is running from 1 to 7 June to raise awareness of the condition; notes that the activities include an armchair treasure hunt, singing with a Facebook choir and a Facebook baking session, and wishes everyone taking part an enjoyable time.
Supported by: David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Donald Cameron, Monica Lennon, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Home-Start Stirling on its continued support for families in the local area; understands that Home-Start Stirling supports families that have at least one child under the age of five and are experiencing difficulties; notes that, although it is currently unable to work with groups or offer home visits, it continues to provide a range of services; further notes that its services include remote contact with families by phone, text or video call, doorstep support to ensure that families isolating have the essentials, and support for families where there are concerns regarding the welfare of the child or parent; welcomes that new referrals can still be made, and congratulates all the staff and volunteers on their creativity and hard work.
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That the Parliament congratulates Home-Start Stirling on its continued support for families in the local area; understands that Home-Start Stirling supports families that have at least one child under the age of five and are experiencing difficulties; notes that, although it is currently unable to work with groups or offer home visits, it continues to provide a range of services; further notes that its services include remote contact with families by phone, text or video call, doorstep support to ensure that families isolating have the essentials, and support for families where there are concerns regarding the welfare of the child or parent; welcomes that new referrals can still be made, and congratulates all the staff and volunteers on their creativity and hard work.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Liam McArthur, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Bruce Crawford, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates the Trossachs Search & Rescue Team on its work with Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership; understands that the team is supporting those in rural areas who are shielding from COVID-19 through the delivery of food and medical prescriptions; further understands that it has also been supporting the Technology Emergency Care Service assisting people who have fallen at home; notes that the team has been delivering hand sanitising supplies to care homes and community groups, courtesy of Deanston Distillery, and distributing PPE donated by the Central Scotland Islamic Centre and other groups, and thanks the volunteers for all their hard work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Trossachs Search & Rescue Team on its work with Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership; understands that the team is supporting those in rural areas who are shielding from COVID-19 through the delivery of food and medical prescriptions; further understands that it has also been supporting the Technology Emergency Care Service assisting people who have fallen at home; notes that the team has been delivering hand sanitising supplies to care homes and community groups, courtesy of Deanston Distillery, and distributing PPE donated by the Central Scotland Islamic Centre and other groups, and thanks the volunteers for all their hard work.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, John Scott, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Bruce Crawford, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament welcomes the loan of seven beds to the new NHS Louisa Jordan facility from the University of Stirling; notes that the beds are normally used by student nurses during their courses; understands that almost 400 student nurses and nine clinically trained staff from the University of Stirling are preparing to join the NHS, and expresses its gratitude to the students and staff.
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That the Parliament welcomes the loan of seven beds to the new NHS Louisa Jordan facility from the University of Stirling; notes that the beds are normally used by student nurses during their courses; understands that almost 400 student nurses and nine clinically trained staff from the University of Stirling are preparing to join the NHS, and expresses its gratitude to the students and staff.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, David Torrance, Iain Gray, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Donald Cameron, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Bruce Crawford, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Raytheon UK will be involved in the manufacture and assembly of medical ventilators at its Glenrothes and Livingston facilities; understands that Raytheon UK worked with other industry partners to find a solution to increase ventilator capacity for the NHS; notes that it has been supported in this by Scottish Enterprise, and welcomes the efforts of all involved.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Raytheon UK will be involved in the manufacture and assembly of medical ventilators at its Glenrothes and Livingston facilities; understands that Raytheon UK worked with other industry partners to find a solution to increase ventilator capacity for the NHS; notes that it has been supported in this by Scottish Enterprise, and welcomes the efforts of all involved.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Torrance, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Liam Kerr, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Finlay Carson
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign by Police Scotland that aims to encourage people to report disability hate crime; understands that, although 20% of people in Scotland identify as having a disability, only 4% of reported hate crime relates to disability, and commends Sam, Ivan, Alison and Sean who have agreed to tell about their experiences as part of the campaign to encourage others to report disability hate crime.
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign by Police Scotland that aims to encourage people to report disability hate crime; understands that, although 20% of people in Scotland identify as having a disability, only 4% of reported hate crime relates to disability, and commends Sam, Ivan, Alison and Sean who have agreed to tell about their experiences as part of the campaign to encourage others to report disability hate crime.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Miles Briggs, Liam McArthur, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Donald Cameron, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates BRAG Enterprises on helping to support 111 new business start-ups in Fife since 1 April 2019; understands that the New Enterprise Allowance programme, which is a DWP initiative, supports unemployed people into self-employment, and wishes all the new businesses and BRAG Enterprises every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates BRAG Enterprises on helping to support 111 new business start-ups in Fife since 1 April 2019; understands that the New Enterprise Allowance programme, which is a DWP initiative, supports unemployed people into self-employment, and wishes all the new businesses and BRAG Enterprises every success in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Golden, Donald Cameron, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the Nanairo Ekiden event taking place on 8 March to begin celebrations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020; recognises that the event, hosted and organised by students of the University of Stirling, has been designed to promote Olympics and Paralympic values of inclusion through sport, cutting across cultural, disability, gender and age divides; notes that a Nanairo Ekiden is a Japanese-style relay race whereby participants pass on a Japanese cloth sash called a tasuki, which originated in Japan in conjunction with the University of Tsukuba, and has since been successfully run all over the world; recognises that the event will also feature International Women’s Day activities and interactive stalls aimed at promoting inclusion and bringing together Japanese and Scottish culture; praises the efforts of everyone involved in bringing this event together for the community, and wishes the event every success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Nanairo Ekiden event taking place on 8 March to begin celebrations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics 2020; recognises that the event, hosted and organised by students of the University of Stirling, has been designed to promote Olympics and Paralympic values of inclusion through sport, cutting across cultural, disability, gender and age divides; notes that a Nanairo Ekiden is a Japanese-style relay race whereby participants pass on a Japanese cloth sash called a tasuki, which originated in Japan in conjunction with the University of Tsukuba, and has since been successfully run all over the world; recognises that the event will also feature International Women’s Day activities and interactive stalls aimed at promoting inclusion and bringing together Japanese and Scottish culture; praises the efforts of everyone involved in bringing this event together for the community, and wishes the event every success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new Education Innovation Hub at Forth Valley College’s Stirling campus; notes that the hub was developed through the Fujitsu Education Ambassador Programme for Scotland, which is a national engagement initiative led by global IT leaders to highlight how digital skills underpins STEM subjects; recognises that the hub is designed to drive innovation within Forth Valley College and the wider community, and aims to support students seeking careers in STEM-related industries; acknowledges the important role that educational institutions play in driving innovation, and congratulates Forth Valley College and its partners on creating this valuable resource for students going forward.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new Education Innovation Hub at Forth Valley College’s Stirling campus; notes that the hub was developed through the Fujitsu Education Ambassador Programme for Scotland, which is a national engagement initiative led by global IT leaders to highlight how digital skills underpins STEM subjects; recognises that the hub is designed to drive innovation within Forth Valley College and the wider community, and aims to support students seeking careers in STEM-related industries; acknowledges the important role that educational institutions play in driving innovation, and congratulates Forth Valley College and its partners on creating this valuable resource for students going forward.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Golden, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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