That the Parliament acknowledges the report, Funeral Poverty in Dundee: Funeral Link Evaluation, by academics at the School of Business of the University of Dundee; understands that it identified that more than £500,000 of funeral debt is faced by families in the city each year and calls for greater support for people facing funeral debt; recognises that the report, which has been released during Challenge Poverty Week, also highlights the excellent work of the Dundee-based charity, Funeral Link, in providing support to bereaved people as they arrange funerals and the potential debts that they might incur; thanks the researchers and the charity for their continued work on highlighting this issue, and wishes them every success in their efforts to alleviate funeral poverty.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the report, Funeral Poverty in Dundee: Funeral Link Evaluation, by academics at the School of Business of the University of Dundee; understands that it identified that more than £500,000 of funeral debt is faced by families in the city each year and calls for greater support for people facing funeral debt; recognises that the report, which has been released during Challenge Poverty Week, also highlights the excellent work of the Dundee-based charity, Funeral Link, in providing support to bereaved people as they arrange funerals and the potential debts that they might incur; thanks the researchers and the charity for their continued work on highlighting this issue, and wishes them every success in their efforts to alleviate funeral poverty.
Supported by: James Kelly, Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Monica Lennon, Pauline McNeill, Alex Rowley
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee’s 4th Report 2019 (Session 5) Post-legislative Scrutiny: Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 (SP Paper 572).
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That the Parliament notes the conclusions and recommendations contained in the Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee’s 4th Report 2019 (Session 5) Post-legislative Scrutiny: Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 (SP Paper 572).
Supported by: Bill Bowman, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 01/10/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Circle in Dundee on the establishment of the Circle Academy, which is a training initiative for new and existing organisations that want to take a "more than profit" approach to their activities; understands the 12-week programme of face-to-face teaching will be delivered by experienced entrepreneurs with the aim of embedding the principle of sustainability while making a social impact; notes the involvement of businesses and charities in making this happen, and congratulates the Circle on what it sees as this innovative approach to driving sustainability and innovation.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Circle in Dundee on the establishment of the Circle Academy, which is a training initiative for new and existing organisations that want to take a "more than profit" approach to their activities; understands the 12-week programme of face-to-face teaching will be delivered by experienced entrepreneurs with the aim of embedding the principle of sustainability while making a social impact; notes the involvement of businesses and charities in making this happen, and congratulates the Circle on what it sees as this innovative approach to driving sustainability and innovation.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Alex Rowley, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dundee Carers Centre (DCC) on being awarded £326,563 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which it will use to deliver activities and one to one support sessions; notes that the topics that will be covered during these sessions will be decided upon by the carers, based on their needs and interests; recognises that it will support 500 people over the next three years to develop the skills that they have gained in their caring roles; thanks the DCC for its service to the city's carers and contribution to the community, and wishes it every continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dundee Carers Centre (DCC) on being awarded £326,563 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which it will use to deliver activities and one to one support sessions; notes that the topics that will be covered during these sessions will be decided upon by the carers, based on their needs and interests; recognises that it will support 500 people over the next three years to develop the skills that they have gained in their caring roles; thanks the DCC for its service to the city's carers and contribution to the community, and wishes it every continued success.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Neil Bibby, Liam Kerr, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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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.
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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, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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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
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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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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