That the Parliament welcomes the recent completion of refurbishment works at Stonebyres hydro-electric power station on the banks of the River Clyde; notes that it is one of two power stations of the Lanark Hydro Scheme, and that the scheme has been operating since 1927, generating power throughout the year for around 17,000 homes; appreciates that, with lockdown measures easing and local residents' desire to enjoy the outdoors, Stonebyres is within close proximity to various nature walks and is a category A listed building, the highest possible grading as it is designated as a site of national architectural importance, and welcomes that £1.1 million has been invested by Drax ahead of the 100th anniversary.
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent completion of refurbishment works at Stonebyres hydro-electric power station on the banks of the River Clyde; notes that it is one of two power stations of the Lanark Hydro Scheme, and that the scheme has been operating since 1927, generating power throughout the year for around 17,000 homes; appreciates that, with lockdown measures easing and local residents' desire to enjoy the outdoors, Stonebyres is within close proximity to various nature walks and is a category A listed building, the highest possible grading as it is designated as a site of national architectural importance, and welcomes that £1.1 million has been invested by Drax ahead of the 100th anniversary.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament congratulates BBV (Blood Borne Virus) and Sexual Health Improvement Team Lanarkshire on achieving the LGBT Charter at Silver level; recognises the hard work and dedication of staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that, as part of the process, they undertook engagement and consultation with local schools and LGBT young people, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that BBV and Sexual Health Improvement Team Lanarkshire goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for staff and the wider community.
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That the Parliament congratulates BBV (Blood Borne Virus) and Sexual Health Improvement Team Lanarkshire on achieving the LGBT Charter at Silver level; recognises the hard work and dedication of staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that, as part of the process, they undertook engagement and consultation with local schools and LGBT young people, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that BBV and Sexual Health Improvement Team Lanarkshire goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for staff and the wider community.
Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Monica Lennon, David Torrance, Colin Smyth, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament celebrates World Oceans Day on 8 June 2020; notes the importance of protecting and enhancing the oceans to ensure a sustainable future for precious marine creatures, habitats and seabirds, as well as communities and industry; praises the ongoing work in the scientific community on blue carbon and its role in tackling climate change; recognises the need to tackle marine litter and thanks beach-clean volunteers and responsible fishers; welcomes Scottish Natural Heritage's funding of 24 projects through its Plunge In! Coasts and Waters Community Fund, which range from ocean-inspired artwork, to saltmarsh stories and orca watching, and recognises the joy that Scottish seas bring.
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That the Parliament celebrates World Oceans Day on 8 June 2020; notes the importance of protecting and enhancing the oceans to ensure a sustainable future for precious marine creatures, habitats and seabirds, as well as communities and industry; praises the ongoing work in the scientific community on blue carbon and its role in tackling climate change; recognises the need to tackle marine litter and thanks beach-clean volunteers and responsible fishers; welcomes Scottish Natural Heritage's funding of 24 projects through its Plunge In! Coasts and Waters Community Fund, which range from ocean-inspired artwork, to saltmarsh stories and orca watching, and recognises the joy that Scottish seas bring.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Iain Gray, Sarah Boyack, Liam McArthur, John Mason, Monica Lennon, Mark McDonald, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Colin Smyth, Alex Rowley, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Neil Findlay, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament welcomes Volunteers’ Week, which takes place between 1 and 7 June 2020; notes that the week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the contribution that volunteers make to communities across Scotland; recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new opportunities and challenges for volunteers, including the launch of mutual-aid groups that support vulnerable people with the provision of food, as well as valuable support for those in the shielding group; understands that, following the incredible volunteer response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s focus is on expressing thanks, gratitude and recognition of the work that volunteers do; considers that, as well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers’ wellbeing, boost confidence and can help volunteers gain valuable new skills and experiences, and believes that the estimated annual value of volunteers helping UK charities is £22.6 billion.
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That the Parliament welcomes Volunteers’ Week, which takes place between 1 and 7 June 2020; notes that the week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the contribution that volunteers make to communities across Scotland; recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new opportunities and challenges for volunteers, including the launch of mutual-aid groups that support vulnerable people with the provision of food, as well as valuable support for those in the shielding group; understands that, following the incredible volunteer response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s focus is on expressing thanks, gratitude and recognition of the work that volunteers do; considers that, as well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers’ wellbeing, boost confidence and can help volunteers gain valuable new skills and experiences, and believes that the estimated annual value of volunteers helping UK charities is £22.6 billion.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Sarah Boyack, Stuart McMillan, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Angela Constance, Bill Kidd, Tom Arthur, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament notes with concern that New Lanark Trust has entered into consultation on staff redundancies at the New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site; recognises the distress and uncertainty felt by employees, their families and New Lanark Village residents; acknowledges the financial challenges faced by the Trust, reinforced by the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the tourism and leisure sector; values the site’s historical significance as renowned Millowner Robert Owen’s vision of protecting workers welfare and becoming an 18th century model for industrial communities; recognises the value in harnessing the water power of the Clyde to operate the mills in the past as well as future sustainability options; recognises the educational value of the site and the opportunities for visitors across the world to learn about co-operative values and enjoy visiting the site, and looks forward to working in collaboration with all partners concerned, including Unison, to explore the options available to minimise redundancies and find a sustainable future for this globally-recognised heritage site.
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That the Parliament notes with concern that New Lanark Trust has entered into consultation on staff redundancies at the New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site; recognises the distress and uncertainty felt by employees, their families and New Lanark Village residents; acknowledges the financial challenges faced by the Trust, reinforced by the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the tourism and leisure sector; values the site’s historical significance as renowned Millowner Robert Owen’s vision of protecting workers welfare and becoming an 18th century model for industrial communities; recognises the value in harnessing the water power of the Clyde to operate the mills in the past as well as future sustainability options; recognises the educational value of the site and the opportunities for visitors across the world to learn about co-operative values and enjoy visiting the site, and looks forward to working in collaboration with all partners concerned, including Unison, to explore the options available to minimise redundancies and find a sustainable future for this globally-recognised heritage site.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Iain Gray, Monica Lennon, Pauline McNeill, Elaine Smith, Colin Smyth, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Gil Paterson, Johann Lamont, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament understands that, while most of the world is focused on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government published the negotiating objectives for a UK-US trade deal in March 2020 and talks between the two governments have begun; considers that the deal could threaten the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers and its ability to develop different laws and policies to the rest of the UK in areas such as environmental protection, food safety, animal welfare, medicine pricing, human rights, tax and procurement; notes with concern what it sees as the threat to the NHS in Scotland and Scottish Water, both of which remain less privatised than in the rest of the UK, and considers that all public services should be excluded from international trade deals; understands that the negotiating objectives do not include a clear position on investor-state dispute settlement or any similar investor protection clause in a trade deal with the US, and that any such clause could have a "regulatory chilling" effect on any future laws for the protection of people and the environment that the Scottish Parliament might consider, and urges the UK Government to ensure there is a transparent and accountable process for negotiating future trade deals, that the Scottish Government is properly involved in any negotiations that will impact on devolved powers and devolved laws, and that the Scottish Parliament is also able to scrutinise any deal and its impact on Scotland.
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That the Parliament understands that, while most of the world is focused on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government published the negotiating objectives for a UK-US trade deal in March 2020 and talks between the two governments have begun; considers that the deal could threaten the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers and its ability to develop different laws and policies to the rest of the UK in areas such as environmental protection, food safety, animal welfare, medicine pricing, human rights, tax and procurement; notes with concern what it sees as the threat to the NHS in Scotland and Scottish Water, both of which remain less privatised than in the rest of the UK, and considers that all public services should be excluded from international trade deals; understands that the negotiating objectives do not include a clear position on investor-state dispute settlement or any similar investor protection clause in a trade deal with the US, and that any such clause could have a "regulatory chilling" effect on any future laws for the protection of people and the environment that the Scottish Parliament might consider, and urges the UK Government to ensure there is a transparent and accountable process for negotiating future trade deals, that the Scottish Government is properly involved in any negotiations that will impact on devolved powers and devolved laws, and that the Scottish Parliament is also able to scrutinise any deal and its impact on Scotland.
Supported by: Iain Gray, David Torrance, Patrick Harvie, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, John Finnie, Gail Ross, Sandra White, Johann Lamont, Kenneth Gibson, Elaine Smith, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Andy Wightman, Ruth Maguire, Claire Baker, Bob Doris, Alex Neil, Gordon MacDonald, Rona Mackay, Christine Grahame, Tom Arthur, Angela Constance, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Colin Smyth, Lewis Macdonald, Beatrice Wishart, James Kelly
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That the Parliament notes the decision by the Scottish Government to consult on measures to regulate the wild wrasse fishery in Scotland's inshore waters; believes that the sustainability of the wrasse fishery directly affects the future of Scotland's aquaculture sector, of other wild fisheries, and of protected marine ecosystems, such as kelp forests and rocky reefs; regrets that this consultation does not invite respondents to recommend a different closed season, or spatial protection, or for stock data to be required before reopening the fishery, and urges the Scottish Government to produce a new consultation document urgently so that all the options can be considered prior to the scheduled opening of the fishery on 1 May 2020.
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That the Parliament notes the decision by the Scottish Government to consult on measures to regulate the wild wrasse fishery in Scotland's inshore waters; believes that the sustainability of the wrasse fishery directly affects the future of Scotland's aquaculture sector, of other wild fisheries, and of protected marine ecosystems, such as kelp forests and rocky reefs; regrets that this consultation does not invite respondents to recommend a different closed season, or spatial protection, or for stock data to be required before reopening the fishery, and urges the Scottish Government to produce a new consultation document urgently so that all the options can be considered prior to the scheduled opening of the fishery on 1 May 2020.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Beatrice Wishart, John Finnie
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20548 in the name of Maurice Golden (Tackling Climate Change, the Role of Scottish Agriculture), insert at end "and the wider Just Transition to sustainable land use by Scottish farmers."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20548 in the name of Maurice Golden (Tackling Climate Change, the Role of Scottish Agriculture), insert at end "and the wider Just Transition to sustainable land use by Scottish farmers."
Supported by: David Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity and social enterprise, Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI), which is based in Lanark, on receiving funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; notes that the charity supports people with multiple complex disadvantages to improve their health and wellbeing by contributing to the community though volunteering; understands that the recent award will fund training opportunities to enable local communities to provide long-term care and maintenance of heritage sites in Lanarkshire; recognises the contribution that this programme will make to the environment and wildlife habitats, and wishes this established charity every success with this new enterprise.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity and social enterprise, Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI), which is based in Lanark, on receiving funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; notes that the charity supports people with multiple complex disadvantages to improve their health and wellbeing by contributing to the community though volunteering; understands that the recent award will fund training opportunities to enable local communities to provide long-term care and maintenance of heritage sites in Lanarkshire; recognises the contribution that this programme will make to the environment and wildlife habitats, and wishes this established charity every success with this new enterprise.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, which was held in Madrid; believes that COP25 failed to make progress on some key issues within the Paris Agreement, including on finance for loss and damage for developing countries already hit by climate change, or on long-term climate finance; stands in solidarity with representatives from countries most impacted by climate change and civic society who were temporarily ejected from COP25; considers that voices from the Global South, Indigenous Peoples and climate justice advocates, rather than those of richer nations and those multi-national companies that are failing to address the climate emergency, must be at the heart of climate negotiations; looks forward to the next UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in 2020; is concerned that COP26 will be the fourth such meeting in a row to be held in Europe; calls on the Scottish and UK Governments to proactively support people from the Global South and those most affected by climate change to attend and be heard at the conference, and believes that Scotland must use the next year to further strengthen climate action ahead of COP26.
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That the Parliament notes the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, which was held in Madrid; believes that COP25 failed to make progress on some key issues within the Paris Agreement, including on finance for loss and damage for developing countries already hit by climate change, or on long-term climate finance; stands in solidarity with representatives from countries most impacted by climate change and civic society who were temporarily ejected from COP25; considers that voices from the Global South, Indigenous Peoples and climate justice advocates, rather than those of richer nations and those multi-national companies that are failing to address the climate emergency, must be at the heart of climate negotiations; looks forward to the next UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in 2020; is concerned that COP26 will be the fourth such meeting in a row to be held in Europe; calls on the Scottish and UK Governments to proactively support people from the Global South and those most affected by climate change to attend and be heard at the conference, and believes that Scotland must use the next year to further strengthen climate action ahead of COP26.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Sarah Boyack, Monica Lennon, Andy Wightman, Mark Ruskell, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, Mark McDonald, Liam McArthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pauline McNeill, John Finnie
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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