That the Parliament welcomes Refugee Festival Scotland 2019 and its theme this year, Making Art, Making Home; notes that the festival runs from 20 to 30 June and focuses on the talent, creativity and resilience of "New Scots" artists and community groups; recognises that arts, culture and sport are important in creating spaces for old and new people in Scotland to meet and learn more about each other, break down barriers and lay new foundations of respect, solidarity and friendship; is proud that Refugee Festival Scotland is produced and coordinated by the Scottish Refugee Council, which is an independent charity that has coordinated the festival for over a decade, and is dedicated to providing advice and information to people seeking refugee protection, as well as campaigning with the wider refugee rights movement for positive change and to build a welcoming culture in Scotland; celebrates that this year’s festival has over 100 events, some led by communities and some by national and internationally-acclaimed artists and performers; notes that the programme encompasses all of Scotland, with events in Argyll, Cumnock, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Greenock, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Oban, Perth, Portree, Stirling, Stornoway, Ullapool and Dundee, and emphasises that the festival and its aims have never been more important.
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That the Parliament welcomes Refugee Festival Scotland 2019 and its theme this year, Making Art, Making Home; notes that the festival runs from 20 to 30 June and focuses on the talent, creativity and resilience of "New Scots" artists and community groups; recognises that arts, culture and sport are important in creating spaces for old and new people in Scotland to meet and learn more about each other, break down barriers and lay new foundations of respect, solidarity and friendship; is proud that Refugee Festival Scotland is produced and coordinated by the Scottish Refugee Council, which is an independent charity that has coordinated the festival for over a decade, and is dedicated to providing advice and information to people seeking refugee protection, as well as campaigning with the wider refugee rights movement for positive change and to build a welcoming culture in Scotland; celebrates that this year’s festival has over 100 events, some led by communities and some by national and internationally-acclaimed artists and performers; notes that the programme encompasses all of Scotland, with events in Argyll, Cumnock, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Greenock, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Oban, Perth, Portree, Stirling, Stornoway, Ullapool and Dundee, and emphasises that the festival and its aims have never been more important.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Stuart McMillan, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Colin Smyth, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Gillian Martin, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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That the Parliament notes that a well-attended discussion on women's sex-based rights, with a range of invited speakers, took place at the University of Edinburgh on 5 June 2019; believes that universities should be safe places for complex and sometimes controversial discussions to take place, and strongly believes that there is no place for violence or threats of violence towards women engaging in public life in Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes that a well-attended discussion on women's sex-based rights, with a range of invited speakers, took place at the University of Edinburgh on 5 June 2019; believes that universities should be safe places for complex and sometimes controversial discussions to take place, and strongly believes that there is no place for violence or threats of violence towards women engaging in public life in Scotland.
Supported by: Johann Lamont, Elaine Smith, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Bob Doris, Iain Gray, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Ruth Davidson, Daniel Johnson, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Tavish Scott, Liam Kerr, Pauline McNeill, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Shona Robison, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Edward Mountain, Angela Constance, Alex Rowley, Murdo Fraser, Rhoda Grant, Neil Findlay, Richard Leonard, James Kelly, Gillian Martin, Sandra White, Lewis Macdonald, Andy Wightman, Colin Smyth, Emma Harper, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Angus MacDonald, Miles Briggs, Claire Baker, Alasdair Allan, Maurice Corry, Jackie Baillie, Adam Tomkins, Anas Sarwar, Maurice Golden, Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Michelle Ballantyne, Claudia Beamish, Alison Harris, Mark McDonald, Tom Mason, Alex Neil, Mark Griffin, Neil Bibby, Bill Bowman, Jamie Greene, Peter Chapman, Mary Fee, Richard Lyle, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Keith Brown, Jackson Carlaw, Brian Whittle, Christine Grahame, Rachael Hamilton, Fulton MacGregor, Margaret Mitchell
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates St John’s RC High School, which is in Dundee, on winning the Scottish Schools’ Football Senior Shield (SSFA) believes that the victory was only possible due to the hard work and determination of the school, its teachers, coaches and pupils, parents and carers; understands that the victory comes just a month after the school’s success in the Under-16s Shield; notes that the SSFA has also named St John’s as its School of the Year, and wishes the school, staff, players and pupils every success for the future in their sporting and academic endeavours.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates St John’s RC High School, which is in Dundee, on winning the Scottish Schools’ Football Senior Shield (SSFA) believes that the victory was only possible due to the hard work and determination of the school, its teachers, coaches and pupils, parents and carers; understands that the victory comes just a month after the school’s success in the Under-16s Shield; notes that the SSFA has also named St John’s as its School of the Year, and wishes the school, staff, players and pupils every success for the future in their sporting and academic endeavours.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates St John’s RC High School in Dundee on winning the Scottish Schools Football Under-16s Shield; recognises all players from across Scotland who took part in the competition; notes that the victory for St John’s was only possible due to the dedication of the school’s teachers, coaches, parents, families and the boys’ commitment to football and their teammates; understands that this builds on the traditional success of St John’s High School in football and other sports, and wishes the players every success in their sport, studies and enjoyment of this special victory.
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That the Parliament congratulates St John’s RC High School in Dundee on winning the Scottish Schools Football Under-16s Shield; recognises all players from across Scotland who took part in the competition; notes that the victory for St John’s was only possible due to the dedication of the school’s teachers, coaches, parents, families and the boys’ commitment to football and their teammates; understands that this builds on the traditional success of St John’s High School in football and other sports, and wishes the players every success in their sport, studies and enjoyment of this special victory.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Iain Gray, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Liam Kerr, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament notes with concern the planned closures of three Santander branches in Brechin, Forfar and Aberdeen; understands that this will leave the bank's customers in Brechin and Forfar without a branch in town; believes that banks based in communities provide vital services for older and vulnerable people, and urges the bank to reconsider this decision and explore all alternatives to closure and what it believes will be the subsequent reduction in services.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the planned closures of three Santander branches in Brechin, Forfar and Aberdeen; understands that this will leave the bank's customers in Brechin and Forfar without a branch in town; believes that banks based in communities provide vital services for older and vulnerable people, and urges the bank to reconsider this decision and explore all alternatives to closure and what it believes will be the subsequent reduction in services.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Lewis Macdonald, Monica Lennon, Liam Kerr, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament recognises Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October 2018; understands that human trafficking and modern slavery is happening in Scotland today, including in North East Scotland; is concerned at reports that victims, including children, can be left waiting up to three years for their immigration status to be resolved and be given leave to remain in the UK by the Home Office; believes that protection and support must be provided for all victims of human trafficking and modern slavery; condemns the UK Government’s policy of creating what it considers a hostile environment for those without a settled status, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to work with the Home Office to close the protection gap experienced by victims of trafficking and modern slavery that was identified by Helena Kennedy QC, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws.
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That the Parliament recognises Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October 2018; understands that human trafficking and modern slavery is happening in Scotland today, including in North East Scotland; is concerned at reports that victims, including children, can be left waiting up to three years for their immigration status to be resolved and be given leave to remain in the UK by the Home Office; believes that protection and support must be provided for all victims of human trafficking and modern slavery; condemns the UK Government’s policy of creating what it considers a hostile environment for those without a settled status, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to work with the Home Office to close the protection gap experienced by victims of trafficking and modern slavery that was identified by Helena Kennedy QC, Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws.
Supported by: Pauline McNeill, Monica Lennon, Mark Ruskell, Iain Gray, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dundee Primary Schools Select football team on becoming Scottish Champions at the 2018 Scottish Championships; recognises that the tournament is only possible as a result of the hard work and dedication of teachers and staff; understands that eight teams entered the competition from across Scotland, with around 20 players from across Dundee’s primary schools taking part; appreciates the high levels of talent and commitment that the players showed, and considers that they represent a bright future for football in Dundee and Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dundee Primary Schools Select football team on becoming Scottish Champions at the 2018 Scottish Championships; recognises that the tournament is only possible as a result of the hard work and dedication of teachers and staff; understands that eight teams entered the competition from across Scotland, with around 20 players from across Dundee’s primary schools taking part; appreciates the high levels of talent and commitment that the players showed, and considers that they represent a bright future for football in Dundee and Scotland.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Kenneth Gibson, Ash Denham, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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As an amendment to amendment S5M-11649.1 in the name of Daniel Johnson (GP Crisis Hits West Lothian's Communities), insert at end ", and further understands that, in Dundee, a quarter of GP surgeries have been forced to operate so-called closed lists in 2018 and that one surgery, the Stobswell Medical Centre, has reportedly been forced to close due to a lack of available GPs."
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As an amendment to amendment S5M-11649.1 in the name of Daniel Johnson (GP Crisis Hits West Lothian's Communities), insert at end ", and further understands that, in Dundee, a quarter of GP surgeries have been forced to operate so-called closed lists in 2018 and that one surgery, the Stobswell Medical Centre, has reportedly been forced to close due to a lack of available GPs."
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, James Kelly, Monica Lennon, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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That the Parliament notes with concern the recent news that the planned transfer of almost 500 jobs in Dundee from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now under threat; understands that these jobs are no longer guaranteed beyond 2021; condemns what it sees as the lack of clarity surrounding the future of these posts; regrets the reported stress and uncertainty that staff are facing; values the highly skilled members of the workforce currently in place, and calls on both HMRC and the DWP to identify what work can be suitably transferred to Dundee in order to safeguard these jobs.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the recent news that the planned transfer of almost 500 jobs in Dundee from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now under threat; understands that these jobs are no longer guaranteed beyond 2021; condemns what it sees as the lack of clarity surrounding the future of these posts; regrets the reported stress and uncertainty that staff are facing; values the highly skilled members of the workforce currently in place, and calls on both HMRC and the DWP to identify what work can be suitably transferred to Dundee in order to safeguard these jobs.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Alex Rowley, Monica Lennon, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the excellent work carried out by the Work Choice Programme in supporting disabled people to find and stay in work; understands that it has supported jobs within businesses in the North East Scotland parliamentary region and across the country; is concerned that the legacy funding of the programme will run out in March 2019; believes that this poses a significant financial risk for businesses; understands that there is still no clarity over replacement programmes or funding, and notes the view that the Scottish Government should work with all stakeholders, including the Department for Work and Pensions, the UK Government, staff and trade unions to ensure this vital support and funding continues into the future.
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That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the excellent work carried out by the Work Choice Programme in supporting disabled people to find and stay in work; understands that it has supported jobs within businesses in the North East Scotland parliamentary region and across the country; is concerned that the legacy funding of the programme will run out in March 2019; believes that this poses a significant financial risk for businesses; understands that there is still no clarity over replacement programmes or funding, and notes the view that the Scottish Government should work with all stakeholders, including the Department for Work and Pensions, the UK Government, staff and trade unions to ensure this vital support and funding continues into the future.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Johann Lamont, Monica Lennon
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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