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
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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
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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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That the Parliament notes with concern the recent study conducted by the campaign group, Friends of the Earth Scotland, on air pollution levels; understands that the study shows that Dundee’s Lochee Road and Seagate are among the most polluted streets in Scotland; considers that this study indicates no real progress has been made with regard to emission levels on those streets; believes that urgent action is needed to improve the air quality in these areas as there is a clear risk to public health, and calls on Dundee City Council and the bus companies to take action as a matter of urgency.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the recent study conducted by the campaign group, Friends of the Earth Scotland, on air pollution levels; understands that the study shows that Dundee’s Lochee Road and Seagate are among the most polluted streets in Scotland; considers that this study indicates no real progress has been made with regard to emission levels on those streets; believes that urgent action is needed to improve the air quality in these areas as there is a clear risk to public health, and calls on Dundee City Council and the bus companies to take action as a matter of urgency.
Supported by: Gail Ross, Ross Greer, Iain Gray, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Jackie Baillie, Liam Kerr, Alex Rowley
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2018
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That the Parliament notes that the 7th World Union of Karate Federations World Championships for All Ages are to be held in Dundee in June 2018; understands that the event will attract over 2,500 athletes from across the world, along with thousands of spectators, coaches and officials; believes that it will have a significant economic impact on Dundee and the surrounding area and will significantly raise the profile of Scottish karate, and congratulates Kanzen Karate Scotland and all of the bid partners on their hard work in securing this competition for Dundee and Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes that the 7th World Union of Karate Federations World Championships for All Ages are to be held in Dundee in June 2018; understands that the event will attract over 2,500 athletes from across the world, along with thousands of spectators, coaches and officials; believes that it will have a significant economic impact on Dundee and the surrounding area and will significantly raise the profile of Scottish karate, and congratulates Kanzen Karate Scotland and all of the bid partners on their hard work in securing this competition for Dundee and Scotland.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Graeme Dey, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Iain Gray, Gillian Martin, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Monica Lennon, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 21/06/2017
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That the Parliament notes the announcement by Clydesdale Bank of planned closures of eight branches in the north east of Scotland, including those in Brechin, Forfar and Stonehaven; is deeply concerned by reports that hundreds of jobs may be at risk; believes that local bank branches provide a vital service for communities, and calls on Clydesdale Bank to explore all alternatives to closure and the reduction in services.
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That the Parliament notes the announcement by Clydesdale Bank of planned closures of eight branches in the north east of Scotland, including those in Brechin, Forfar and Stonehaven; is deeply concerned by reports that hundreds of jobs may be at risk; believes that local bank branches provide a vital service for communities, and calls on Clydesdale Bank to explore all alternatives to closure and the reduction in services.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Liam Kerr, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Gail Ross, Bob Doris, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 15/03/2017
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