That the Parliament recognises the work of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission, which is an independent group that was set up in November 2018 and supported by the Edinburgh Partnership and the City of Edinburgh Council; welcomes the launch of its final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh in September 2020; understands that almost 78,000 Edinburgh residents are living in relative poverty, representing some 15% of the population, and as many as on-in-five children; understands that 29% of the households in poverty are experiencing this due to high housing costs alone; notes that the Commission has laid out seven actions, including ensuring accessible community spaces, secure incomes and decent, affordable homes; welcomes the development of a new network, which has been provisionally named End Poverty Edinburgh, which will carry on the work begun by the Edinburgh Poverty Commission; sends its best wishes to this network, and commends everyone who was involved with the Commission.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission, which is an independent group that was set up in November 2018 and supported by the Edinburgh Partnership and the City of Edinburgh Council; welcomes the launch of its final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh in September 2020; understands that almost 78,000 Edinburgh residents are living in relative poverty, representing some 15% of the population, and as many as on-in-five children; understands that 29% of the households in poverty are experiencing this due to high housing costs alone; notes that the Commission has laid out seven actions, including ensuring accessible community spaces, secure incomes and decent, affordable homes; welcomes the development of a new network, which has been provisionally named End Poverty Edinburgh, which will carry on the work begun by the Edinburgh Poverty Commission; sends its best wishes to this network, and commends everyone who was involved with the Commission.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Claire Baker, Sarah Boyack
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That the Parliament understands with regret that 100 eviction orders have been issued by the Housing and Property Chamber (First-Tier Tribunal) for tenants in the private rented sector since the tribunal resumed hearings in July 2020, and believes that, other than in exceptional circumstances, no tenant in the private rented sector should be evicted from their home between 1 November 2020 and 31 March 2021.
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That the Parliament understands with regret that 100 eviction orders have been issued by the Housing and Property Chamber (First-Tier Tribunal) for tenants in the private rented sector since the tribunal resumed hearings in July 2020, and believes that, other than in exceptional circumstances, no tenant in the private rented sector should be evicted from their home between 1 November 2020 and 31 March 2021.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, John Finnie, Mark McDonald, Patrick Harvie, Pauline McNeill, Mark Ruskell, Claudia Beamish, Ross Greer, Neil Bibby, Alex Rowley, James Kelly, Neil Findlay
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That the Local Government and Communities Committee recommends that the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2020 (SSI 2020/268) be annulled.
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That the Local Government and Communities Committee recommends that the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2020 (SSI 2020/268) be annulled.
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22396 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (An Implementation Plan for Economic Recovery), leave out from “, and calls for” to end and insert “; welcomes the job guarantee scheme, which has been needed since before the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises the need for the COVID-19 recovery to focus on building a fairer, greener and more equal wellbeing economy; believes however that these goals require clearer definitions and political will, which have not been shown by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery; considers that those who put GDP growth ahead of addressing inequality or the climate emergency are ideological zealots whose advice should be rejected; notes the enormous potential to create green jobs and cut emissions by supporting the energy efficiency sector, and calls on the Scottish Government to immediately commit specific resources beyond the 2020-21 budget to scale-up existing home energy efficiency programmes, as promised by the First Minister.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22396 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (An Implementation Plan for Economic Recovery), leave out from “, and calls for” to end and insert “; welcomes the job guarantee scheme, which has been needed since before the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises the need for the COVID-19 recovery to focus on building a fairer, greener and more equal wellbeing economy; believes however that these goals require clearer definitions and political will, which have not been shown by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery; considers that those who put GDP growth ahead of addressing inequality or the climate emergency are ideological zealots whose advice should be rejected; notes the enormous potential to create green jobs and cut emissions by supporting the energy efficiency sector, and calls on the Scottish Government to immediately commit specific resources beyond the 2020-21 budget to scale-up existing home energy efficiency programmes, as promised by the First Minister.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12/08/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates ScotWays on its 175th anniversary; welcomes its tireless work to uphold public rights of access over this period; notes that the organisation was founded as the Association for the Protection of Public Rights of Roadway in Scotland; understands that it is the oldest outdoor recreation body in the UK; acknowledges that the first signposts erected by the Association were in the Cairngorms in 1885, which led to conflict and the famous House of Lords case concerning Jock’s Road in Glen Doll; welcomes the long history of legal action by the Association to defend public rights of way, and wishes the organisation well in its anniversary year and for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates ScotWays on its 175th anniversary; welcomes its tireless work to uphold public rights of access over this period; notes that the organisation was founded as the Association for the Protection of Public Rights of Roadway in Scotland; understands that it is the oldest outdoor recreation body in the UK; acknowledges that the first signposts erected by the Association were in the Cairngorms in 1885, which led to conflict and the famous House of Lords case concerning Jock’s Road in Glen Doll; welcomes the long history of legal action by the Association to defend public rights of way, and wishes the organisation well in its anniversary year and for the future.
Supported by: Alex Rowley, John Finnie, Alison Johnstone, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Murdo Fraser, Ross Greer, John Mason, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt, Elaine Smith, Stuart McMillan, Mark Ruskell, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Mark McDonald, John Scott, Neil Bibby, Rona Mackay, James Kelly, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Bruce Crawford, Gordon MacDonald, Sarah Boyack, Angela Constance
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22119 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Advisory Group on Economic Recovery Recommendations), insert at end "; recognises the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young people, and therefore welcomes the valuable role that a jobs guarantee scheme could play in protecting livelihoods, preventing unemployment and accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy; notes that young people are also more likely to suffer from precarious incomes and expensive and insecure housing, and considers that economic recovery must address the root causes of these problems; agrees that there is a need both for a significant increase in capital investment and for the Scottish Government to take public stakes in businesses, but considers that both these interventions must be actively led according to clearly defined principles, rather than according to commercial imperatives."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-22119 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Advisory Group on Economic Recovery Recommendations), insert at end "; recognises the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young people, and therefore welcomes the valuable role that a jobs guarantee scheme could play in protecting livelihoods, preventing unemployment and accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy; notes that young people are also more likely to suffer from precarious incomes and expensive and insecure housing, and considers that economic recovery must address the root causes of these problems; agrees that there is a need both for a significant increase in capital investment and for the Scottish Government to take public stakes in businesses, but considers that both these interventions must be actively led according to clearly defined principles, rather than according to commercial imperatives."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23/06/2020
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That the Parliament recognises and thanks all the Scottish Parliament staff for their dedication and hard work over the last 12 weeks; welcomes the commitment of staff to ensure that parliamentary business can continue; recognises the challenges of home working and the significant impact that this will continue to have on many staff in the foreseeable future, and hopes that all staff can enjoy some well-deserved time off over the coming weeks and that everyone continues to stay safe and well.
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That the Parliament recognises and thanks all the Scottish Parliament staff for their dedication and hard work over the last 12 weeks; welcomes the commitment of staff to ensure that parliamentary business can continue; recognises the challenges of home working and the significant impact that this will continue to have on many staff in the foreseeable future, and hopes that all staff can enjoy some well-deserved time off over the coming weeks and that everyone continues to stay safe and well.
Supported by: John Finnie, Annabelle Ewing, Patrick Harvie, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Iain Gray, Mark McDonald, Maurice Corry, Miles Briggs, James Kelly, David Stewart, Bob Doris, Monica Lennon, Mary Fee, David Torrance, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Liam Kerr, Edward Mountain, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Jenny Marra, Liam McArthur, Ruth Davidson, Neil Bibby, Mark Ruskell, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Lewis Macdonald, Donald Cameron, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jamie Greene, Anas Sarwar, Maurice Golden, Kenneth Gibson, Mark Griffin, Rona Mackay, Liz Smith, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Gordon MacDonald, Alasdair Allan, Claire Baker, Christine Grahame, Brian Whittle, Gil Paterson, Gail Ross, Alison Johnstone, Pauline McNeill, Colin Smyth, Joan McAlpine, Angela Constance, Dean Lockhart, Sandra White, Claudia Beamish, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Alex Neil, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 81(2) and (5)(b) and 83(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, determines that the Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme, which was agreed to by resolution of the Parliament on 12 June 2008 and last amended by resolution of the Parliament on 18 March 2020, be amended to insert after paragraph 7.2.2 “7.2.3 The SPCB may, in exceptional circumstances, approve exceptional expenses incurred by members where the Scheme does not otherwise provide for reimbursement.”
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That the Parliament, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 81(2) and (5)(b) and 83(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, determines that the Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme, which was agreed to by resolution of the Parliament on 12 June 2008 and last amended by resolution of the Parliament on 18 March 2020, be amended to insert after paragraph 7.2.2 “7.2.3 The SPCB may, in exceptional circumstances, approve exceptional expenses incurred by members where the Scheme does not otherwise provide for reimbursement.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/03/2020
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That the Parliament, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 81(2) and (5)(b) and 83(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, determines that the Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme, which was agreed to by resolution of the Parliament on 12 June 2008 and last amended by resolution of the Parliament on 15 March 2016, be amended to insert at the end of paragraph 3.4.1 “In exceptional circumstances the SPCB may reduce or suspend the qualifying period of absence and suspend the requirement in paragraph 3.4.2 for adequate medical certificates or other relevant documents.”
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That the Parliament, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 81(2) and (5)(b) and 83(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, determines that the Reimbursement of Members’ Expenses Scheme, which was agreed to by resolution of the Parliament on 12 June 2008 and last amended by resolution of the Parliament on 15 March 2016, be amended to insert at the end of paragraph 3.4.1 “In exceptional circumstances the SPCB may reduce or suspend the qualifying period of absence and suspend the requirement in paragraph 3.4.2 for adequate medical certificates or other relevant documents.”
Supported by: Ruth Davidson, Liam McArthur, Sandra White
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Ruth Tingay on the 10th anniversary of the blog, Raptor Persecution UK, which was first published on 2 March 2010; understands that its original purpose was to raise awareness about what it sees as the shocking continuation of raptor persecution incidents in Scotland; believes that this is a barbaric practice that has been going on for decades and threatens the stability of several raptor populations; understands that there is strong scientific evidence that demonstrates a clear link between such persecution and grouse moors; commends Ruth on publishing 2,804 articles for the blog that have been viewed almost 5.8 million times; understands that the blog has been responsible for raising awareness of the ongoing illegal persecution of raptors across the UK and in Scotland in particular; condemns all who have been responsible for this persecution and those from the shooting industry who have reportedly harassed Ruth and sought to undermine her credibility and work; welcomes the continued publicity about illegal persecution of raptors and the support provided by members of the public, including young people who are campaigning to obtain better protection for raptors, and looks forward to the day when this blog will no longer be necessary.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Ruth Tingay on the 10th anniversary of the blog, Raptor Persecution UK, which was first published on 2 March 2010; understands that its original purpose was to raise awareness about what it sees as the shocking continuation of raptor persecution incidents in Scotland; believes that this is a barbaric practice that has been going on for decades and threatens the stability of several raptor populations; understands that there is strong scientific evidence that demonstrates a clear link between such persecution and grouse moors; commends Ruth on publishing 2,804 articles for the blog that have been viewed almost 5.8 million times; understands that the blog has been responsible for raising awareness of the ongoing illegal persecution of raptors across the UK and in Scotland in particular; condemns all who have been responsible for this persecution and those from the shooting industry who have reportedly harassed Ruth and sought to undermine her credibility and work; welcomes the continued publicity about illegal persecution of raptors and the support provided by members of the public, including young people who are campaigning to obtain better protection for raptors, and looks forward to the day when this blog will no longer be necessary.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Patrick Harvie, Iain Gray, Mark Ruskell, Alex Rowley, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, John Mason, Alison Johnstone
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