That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the COVID-19 Mediation Service by Scottish Mediation; notes that it aims to provide conflict resolution for people and organisations experiencing difficulties concerning social distancing or self-isolation as a result of the lockdown; acknowledges that it will be provided by a group of professional volunteer mediators; notes that, for individual people and organisations with fewer than five employees, the service will be provided free of charge; recognises the importance of mediation as an alternative to formal grievance procedures; considers that it is form of conflict resolution that can be highly beneficial to all parties by avoiding costs and delays that might occur otherwise and allowing for innovative solutions to disputes; understands that participation in mediation is voluntary and that the parties are actively involved in the decisions that lead to the dispute being resolved; welcomes news that the service is supported by the Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund; hopes that it will help bring timely resolution of disputes, and encourage greater use of mediation in Central Scotland and the rest of the country.
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That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the COVID-19 Mediation Service by Scottish Mediation; notes that it aims to provide conflict resolution for people and organisations experiencing difficulties concerning social distancing or self-isolation as a result of the lockdown; acknowledges that it will be provided by a group of professional volunteer mediators; notes that, for individual people and organisations with fewer than five employees, the service will be provided free of charge; recognises the importance of mediation as an alternative to formal grievance procedures; considers that it is form of conflict resolution that can be highly beneficial to all parties by avoiding costs and delays that might occur otherwise and allowing for innovative solutions to disputes; understands that participation in mediation is voluntary and that the parties are actively involved in the decisions that lead to the dispute being resolved; welcomes news that the service is supported by the Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund; hopes that it will help bring timely resolution of disputes, and encourage greater use of mediation in Central Scotland and the rest of the country.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Edward Mountain, Monica Lennon, Jeremy Balfour, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Finlay Carson
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That the Parliament recognises that Network Rail celebrated female engineers in Scotland’s Railway on International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June 2020; understands that company recently commissioned a survey of more than 2,000 16- to 21 year-old women across the UK and that 77% of those who responded said that there was a lack of well-known female role models in STEM; notes the Network Rail project, Gender Matters, which seeks to remove barriers for woman at all levels of its organisation; acknowledges that the operator has set a target to increase its overall female representation to at least 26%; welcomes this project, which will also looks at facilities, welfare, attraction, recruitment, retention and progression, and commends Network Rail on its research and aim to recruit more women.
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That the Parliament recognises that Network Rail celebrated female engineers in Scotland’s Railway on International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June 2020; understands that company recently commissioned a survey of more than 2,000 16- to 21 year-old women across the UK and that 77% of those who responded said that there was a lack of well-known female role models in STEM; notes the Network Rail project, Gender Matters, which seeks to remove barriers for woman at all levels of its organisation; acknowledges that the operator has set a target to increase its overall female representation to at least 26%; welcomes this project, which will also looks at facilities, welfare, attraction, recruitment, retention and progression, and commends Network Rail on its research and aim to recruit more women.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Monica Lennon, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, John Mason, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Fulton MacGregor, Rachael Hamilton, Colin Smyth, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, John Scott
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Diageo’s Raising the Bar programme; notes that this $100 million fund is a global scheme that aims to help pubs and bars recover from COVID-19; considers that the support offered by the scheme, including funding for hygiene kits and PPE, and assisting with the provision of online reservations and cashless systems, will help pubs and bars across Central Scotland, and the rest of the country, reopen; notes that the programme was designed by Diageo following a global survey of bar owners asking what support they felt was needed to help them reopen after lockdown; acknowledges that the survey highlighted assistance with hygiene measures, digital technology and provision of equipment were the top priorities of bar and pub owners; recognises the significant impact that COVID-19 has had on pubs and bars, and hopes that the Raising the Bar scheme will help these businesses recover, supporting jobs and local communities.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Diageo’s Raising the Bar programme; notes that this $100 million fund is a global scheme that aims to help pubs and bars recover from COVID-19; considers that the support offered by the scheme, including funding for hygiene kits and PPE, and assisting with the provision of online reservations and cashless systems, will help pubs and bars across Central Scotland, and the rest of the country, reopen; notes that the programme was designed by Diageo following a global survey of bar owners asking what support they felt was needed to help them reopen after lockdown; acknowledges that the survey highlighted assistance with hygiene measures, digital technology and provision of equipment were the top priorities of bar and pub owners; recognises the significant impact that COVID-19 has had on pubs and bars, and hopes that the Raising the Bar scheme will help these businesses recover, supporting jobs and local communities.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that a team of health professionals from NHS Lanarkshire were part of reportedly the biggest breakthrough so far in the battle against COVID-19; understands that doctors, nurses, pharmacists and research experts who are based across the three NHS Lanarkshire acute hospitals were part of the UK-wide Oxford Recovery Trial, which is testing a number of potential treatments for COVID-19, including dexamethasone; believes that it is thanks to this UK-wide collaboration that it is now known that dexamethasone, a common steroid that costs about £5 for an entire course of treatment, has, it understands, been shown to cut the risk of death by a third for COVID-19 patients on ventilators; further understands that dexamethasone is a treatment already available and affordable so it can be used immediately, and that it works for the very sickest patient with COVID-19; believes that this is the first treatment that is proven to save lives from COVID-19, which can now be used to treat NHS patients, and recognises and congratulates all those taking part in this collaborative effort involving NHS teams across Lanarkshire, Scotland and the UK.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that a team of health professionals from NHS Lanarkshire were part of reportedly the biggest breakthrough so far in the battle against COVID-19; understands that doctors, nurses, pharmacists and research experts who are based across the three NHS Lanarkshire acute hospitals were part of the UK-wide Oxford Recovery Trial, which is testing a number of potential treatments for COVID-19, including dexamethasone; believes that it is thanks to this UK-wide collaboration that it is now known that dexamethasone, a common steroid that costs about £5 for an entire course of treatment, has, it understands, been shown to cut the risk of death by a third for COVID-19 patients on ventilators; further understands that dexamethasone is a treatment already available and affordable so it can be used immediately, and that it works for the very sickest patient with COVID-19; believes that this is the first treatment that is proven to save lives from COVID-19, which can now be used to treat NHS patients, and recognises and congratulates all those taking part in this collaborative effort involving NHS teams across Lanarkshire, Scotland and the UK.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Alison Harris, Alex Neil, Elaine Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates hairdressing and beauty students at New College Lanarkshire who have completed new training in health and safety protocols; notes that the students, as well as staff, have undertaken Barbicide COVID-19 Certification, which has been introduced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; understands that Barbicide is widely used by cosmetologists for disinfecting tools such as combs and scissors; acknowledges that students have learned about infection control measures, including how to use the disinfectant and dispose of PPE safely; commends the college for offering this training to current students as well as students enrolling in the new academic year, and welcomes all the measures put in place by the students and college in recognition of the importance of hygiene during the coronavirus pandemic and thereafter.
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That the Parliament congratulates hairdressing and beauty students at New College Lanarkshire who have completed new training in health and safety protocols; notes that the students, as well as staff, have undertaken Barbicide COVID-19 Certification, which has been introduced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; understands that Barbicide is widely used by cosmetologists for disinfecting tools such as combs and scissors; acknowledges that students have learned about infection control measures, including how to use the disinfectant and dispose of PPE safely; commends the college for offering this training to current students as well as students enrolling in the new academic year, and welcomes all the measures put in place by the students and college in recognition of the importance of hygiene during the coronavirus pandemic and thereafter.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, Finlay Carson, Liam Kerr, Clare Adamson, Jackson Carlaw, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament acknowledges the generous donation by Tunnock's of thousands of biscuits to the medical and construction staff working at NHS Louisa Jordan; recognises that Sir Boyd Tunnock did this to applaud the key workers, and congratulates the company for doing what it could to reward all those involved in the construction and all the NHS staff who have worked tirelessly to facilitate the building of the hospital.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the generous donation by Tunnock's of thousands of biscuits to the medical and construction staff working at NHS Louisa Jordan; recognises that Sir Boyd Tunnock did this to applaud the key workers, and congratulates the company for doing what it could to reward all those involved in the construction and all the NHS staff who have worked tirelessly to facilitate the building of the hospital.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Rona Mackay, Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Elaine Smith, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr, Neil Findlay, Rachael Hamilton, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of the Larkhall and District Volunteer Group during the COVID-19 outbreak; notes that the main focus of the group is phone lines that have taken nearly 500 calls in one week and are open in the mornings and evenings seven days a week; acknowledges how important this service is to the many group members dealing with loneliness during social isolation; notes that the group has two minibuses available for the community driven by volunteer drivers who have PPE to ensure they are protected; understands the group is an active member of the COVID-19 Rainbows Larkhall Community Group, which helps ensure that members have access to the correct support available to them; commends the group for its commitment to the community, and wishes the volunteers well during this difficult time and for the future.
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of the Larkhall and District Volunteer Group during the COVID-19 outbreak; notes that the main focus of the group is phone lines that have taken nearly 500 calls in one week and are open in the mornings and evenings seven days a week; acknowledges how important this service is to the many group members dealing with loneliness during social isolation; notes that the group has two minibuses available for the community driven by volunteer drivers who have PPE to ensure they are protected; understands the group is an active member of the COVID-19 Rainbows Larkhall Community Group, which helps ensure that members have access to the correct support available to them; commends the group for its commitment to the community, and wishes the volunteers well during this difficult time and for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw, Bruce Crawford, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes that staff at the University Hospital Monklands received a telephone call from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 1 April 2020 to thank them for their tireless work responding to the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that eight members of staff were present during the call, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and a domestic assistant; acknowledges that this totally unexpected telephone call was a real morale booster for all the staff at the hospital; applauds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for this initiative, and thanks all NHS staff and frontline workers for all they do to keep everyone safe.
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That the Parliament notes that staff at the University Hospital Monklands received a telephone call from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 1 April 2020 to thank them for their tireless work responding to the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that eight members of staff were present during the call, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and a domestic assistant; acknowledges that this totally unexpected telephone call was a real morale booster for all the staff at the hospital; applauds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for this initiative, and thanks all NHS staff and frontline workers for all they do to keep everyone safe.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates Larkhall Community Growers on its 10th anniversary on 28 February 2020; notes that the garden is designed to be enjoyed by all ages and abilities from nursery to people over 70; recognises that the garden is a community-facing facility and provides a training and team building area that can develop skills that can help employment; welcomes the addition of a children’s section where local schools and nurseries can use the garden to learn about gardening, plant herb boxes and play; recognises that the garden promotes healthy eating and fresh produce as people can grow their own fruit and vegetables in the community, and notes that the garden is part of the Larkhall Community Plan, which recently conducted a survey and received over 1,800 responses, which it considers will have a positive impact on life in Larkhall in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Larkhall Community Growers on its 10th anniversary on 28 February 2020; notes that the garden is designed to be enjoyed by all ages and abilities from nursery to people over 70; recognises that the garden is a community-facing facility and provides a training and team building area that can develop skills that can help employment; welcomes the addition of a children’s section where local schools and nurseries can use the garden to learn about gardening, plant herb boxes and play; recognises that the garden promotes healthy eating and fresh produce as people can grow their own fruit and vegetables in the community, and notes that the garden is part of the Larkhall Community Plan, which recently conducted a survey and received over 1,800 responses, which it considers will have a positive impact on life in Larkhall in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Monica Lennon, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament celebrates Commonwealth Day 2020 and recognises the important role that the Commonwealth continues to play in building and maintaining relationships across the world; notes that the Commonwealth’s theme for 2020 is Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming; values the ongoing work by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to foster parliamentary dialogue across all 180 branches of the CPA; further notes the work of the CPA Scotland Branch and MSPs over the last 12 months with a range of Commonwealth parliaments, such as Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Canada and promoting discussion in the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) of key issues, such as the approach to diversity and zero tolerance on sexual harassment in parliaments, tackling climate change, Brexit; the participation of MSPs in election-observing missions and post-election seminars for newly-elected parliamentarians, promoting parliamentary scrutiny and reform, strengthening relations between the Scottish Parliament and others and highlighting the work of the Parliament, and acknowledges the continued contribution of Scotland and its people to the Commonwealth.
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That the Parliament celebrates Commonwealth Day 2020 and recognises the important role that the Commonwealth continues to play in building and maintaining relationships across the world; notes that the Commonwealth’s theme for 2020 is Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming; values the ongoing work by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to foster parliamentary dialogue across all 180 branches of the CPA; further notes the work of the CPA Scotland Branch and MSPs over the last 12 months with a range of Commonwealth parliaments, such as Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Canada and promoting discussion in the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) of key issues, such as the approach to diversity and zero tolerance on sexual harassment in parliaments, tackling climate change, Brexit; the participation of MSPs in election-observing missions and post-election seminars for newly-elected parliamentarians, promoting parliamentary scrutiny and reform, strengthening relations between the Scottish Parliament and others and highlighting the work of the Parliament, and acknowledges the continued contribution of Scotland and its people to the Commonwealth.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Michelle Ballantyne, Stuart McMillan, Claire Baker, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, John Mason, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Bibby, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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