Motions and amendments are normally printed the day after they are lodged. If an amendment is lodged to a motion then the original motion will appear alongside the amendment, along with any support lodged that day, in this section.
Each Monday, this section also contains all motions and amendments lodged the previous week that are still live and any motions and amendments that have been lodged for debate in the coming week. A motion or amendment is live if it has not been debated, withdrawn or otherwise deleted from the list.
Where a motion or amendment has been withdrawn, it is indicated in this section the day after it has been withdrawn. Support for motions and amendments received after they are lodged is shown at the end of this section the day after such support is received.
Motions and amendments can be published with various symbols
- Asterisks before the motion or amendment number indicate a motion or amendment published for the first time
- Asterisks also identify alterations to the text of a motion or amendment made since it was first published
- A hash symbol identifies motions eligible for debate at Members’ Business
- A diamond symbol identifies motions lodged for Members’ Business that have not yet attracted the required cross-party support
- An "R", identifies motions or amendments in which the Member who lodged it has a registrable interest.
The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments not scheduled for debate and which are over six weeks old.
Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk
New and altered motions and amendments
*S4M-13285 John Swinney: Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill.
*S4M-13283 John Finnie: Transition Black Isle Million Miles Project—That the Parliament congratulates Transition Black Isle on the success of its Million Miles project; understands that the initiative’s aim was to cut car use on the Black Isle by 1 million miles per year by encouraging increased usage of cycling, public transport and lift sharing; further understands that Transition Black Isle achieved what it considers this phenomenal target through the active participation of local people, including 471 events organised as part of the Million Miles project, which was attended by 5,369 people; believes that Transition Black Isle serves as a wonderful example to other community groups, encouraging a more sustainable travel model, and looks forward to its continued good work on the Black Isle.
Supported by: David Stewart*, Patrick Harvie*, Mary Scanlon*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackie Baillie*
*S4M-13282 David Torrance: Scouts Promote Diversity and Equality at Pride Festivals 2015—That the Parliament congratulates the UK Scout Association and FLAGS on promoting the rights of LGBT people as well as their ongoing commitment to encourage Scout groups to become more inclusive; understands that FLAGS is the National Scout Active Support Unit supporting the recruitment, retention and ongoing support of LGBT adults within Scouting in the UK; notes that in summer 2015, the active support unit will take part in Pride festivals across the UK, including Pride Edinburgh, which takes place on 20 June; believes that, by 2018, FLAGS aims to have members based in every county and district, offering education, advice and support to all young people and adults that are members of the Scout Association on issues around sexuality, as well as providing expertise on this to the UK Scout HQ and national teams; commends the work of FLAGS, which it believes will contribute toward a more inclusive, equal and diverse society, and wishes the UK Scout Association and FLAGS the best of luck in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Jackie Baillie*, Jim Hume*, Hanzala Malik*, Roderick Campbell*, Joan McAlpine*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Kidd*
*S4M-13281 Patrick Harvie: Potential Loss of The Arches in Glasgow—That the Parliament notes what it considers the huge contribution made by The Arches to arts and culture in Scotland, and expresses deep concern at the potential loss of the venue following a decision by Glasgow City Council licensing board to prevent it from operating past midnight; notes the open letter, signed by more than 400 people from the arts community in Scotland and sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs, the chief executive of Creative Scotland and the chief executive of Glasgow Life, which expresses concern at the "catastrophic impact" that the loss of The Arches would have on the cultural life of Scotland; notes also the pubic petition that has attracted more than 37,000 signatures calling for the licence to be reinstated; considers that The Arches has gone to great lengths over the years to act as a responsible venue and that problems relating to drug use would be in no way addressed if The Arches’ customers simply moved to other venues in the city, and urges Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government to take urgent steps, including reinstatement of the licence, to secure the future of The Arches both as an arts venue and as part of Glasgow’s vibrant social scene.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart*, John Finnie*
*S4M-13280 Gil Paterson: 75th Annual STUC Youth Conference—That the Parliament notes that the 75th annual STUC Youth Conference will be held in Clydebank on 13 and 14 June 2015; sends its best wishes to all delegates for a successful and memorable conference; understands that this will be the first to be chaired by a person of proud Scottish and Pakistani heritage and of the Muslim faith, Usman Ali; believes that the 77th STUC Youth Committee has delivered successfully its work plan for Scotland’s Young People, Young Workers and Young Trade Unionists; notes that the STUC has worked with the Scottish Youth Parliament and Young Scot to organise a day that aims to showcase the role of young people in society, and understands that this will be celebrated on 13 June.
Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, John Mason*, Bill Kidd*, Dennis Robertson*, Hugh Henry*, Kevin Stewart*, Joan McAlpine*, Hanzala Malik*, David Torrance*, Alex Rowley*, Jackie Baillie*
*S4M-13279 Margaret McCulloch: The Scottish LGBTI Awards—That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of the Equality Network’s first Scottish LGBTI Awards, which will take place at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow on 10 September 2015; notes that the annual awards seek to recognise and celebrate those who have made a positive contribution toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights in Scotland; recognises that Scotland has seen considerable progress on LGBTI equality in recent years thanks to the hard work of many people and organisations from across society; acknowledges that there is much still to do before LGBTI people have full equality in the law and society; believes that these awards will provide well-deserved recognition for those who are working for LGBTI equality, and hopes that they will also inspire others to work for progress in the future so that Scotland can become the fair and equal country everyone wants to see.
*S4M-13278 Hugh Henry: Scottish Huntington’s Association—That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the immense medical, social and emotional challenges faced by people living with Huntington’s disease; understands that the number of people in Scotland being diagnosed with this devastating rare brain condition has risen by 55% in the last three years; notes the Scottish Huntington’s Association’s call for a national action plan to address this; acknowledges that there is still much to do to ensure that each person in Scotland with the condition, and their families, receives the same level of care and support regardless of where they live; commends the role of the Scottish Huntington’s Association in aiming to strive to provide the best level of care to people living with the disease, and wishes the association all the best for the future.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Jayne Baxter*, Cara Hilton*, David Torrance*, Michael Russell*, Neil Findlay*, David Stewart*, Nanette Milne*, Margaret McCulloch*, Mary Scanlon*, Christine Grahame*, Patricia Ferguson*, Jackie Baillie*, Alex Fergusson*, Jackson Carlaw*, Mary Fee*, Michael McMahon*
*S4M-13277 Jim Eadie: Ireland’s Historic Yes Vote—That the Parliament recognises the passing of the Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Irish Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 on 22 May 2015; celebrates the fact that 62% of people voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, a majority of almost two to one; notes that Ireland is the first country in the world to formally recognise same-sex marriage through a popular vote; recognises the considerable efforts that it believes groups such as Yes Equality: The Campaign for Civil Marriage Equality, along with the many thousands of LGBTI rights’ activists, put into persuading the people of Ireland to vote for same-sex marriage; considers that this is a great time for Ireland to celebrate further advancement of its LGBTI equality rights, and concludes that, while it considers that this is a sign of significant progress for LGBTI equality rights in Ireland, there is still more to do to secure full equality in law and society.
Supported by: Christina McKelvie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Neil Findlay*, Dennis Robertson*, Christian Allard*, Jackie Baillie*, Roderick Campbell*, Patrick Harvie*, Jackson Carlaw*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Michael Russell*, Claudia Beamish*, Joan McAlpine*, Kevin Stewart*, Adam Ingram*
*S4M-13276 Neil Findlay: New Allotment Site Officially Opens—That the Parliament congratulates the Killandean Community Allotment Association in Livingston on the official opening of its allotment site; believes that this is the first new allotment site opened in Livingston in the last 30 years; welcomes the contribution of West Lothian Council and the Climate Challenge Fund in making the creation of 45 allotment plots possible, and looks forward to many years of successful growing in Livingston.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, John Wilson*, Colin Beattie*, Claudia Beamish*, Alex Rowley*
*S4M-13275 Neil Findlay: Britain’s Youngest Newspaper Editor—That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Ben Jacko as the new editor of the Morning Star; believes that his appointment by the People’s Press Printing Society makes him the youngest head of a national daily newspaper in the UK; wishes the paper well in its continued coverage of issues affecting the labour and trade union movement, socialism and social and economic affairs across the world; looks forward to the paper increasing its circulation and contributing to political debate for many years to come, and encourages MSPs, MPs, councillors, community groups, trade union branches and individuals to subscribe to the paper on a daily basis.
Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Elaine Smith*
*S4M-13274 Kenneth Gibson: Largs Food Fest, A Resounding Success—That the Parliament recognises what it considers the resounding success of the first ever Largs Food Fest, held on 23 and 24 May 2015; notes that there were 47 quality food and drink stalls, cooking demonstrations and music throughout; acknowledges the talks and sampling events, Explore Largs Shopping Trail and children’s entertainment; is aware that thousands of people enjoyed a great day out, and looks forward to an even bigger and better Largs Food Fest next year.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Graeme Dey*, Chic Brodie*, Dennis Robertson*, Christian Allard*, Jackie Baillie*, Roderick Campbell*, Joan McAlpine*, Kevin Stewart*, David Torrance*, Stuart McMillan*, Adam Ingram*, Bill Kidd*
*S4M-13273 Neil Findlay: 160th Anniversary of Fauldhouse Victoria Cricket Club—That the Parliament congratulates Fauldhouse Victoria Cricket Club on the hosting of the recent match against an East of Scotland Cricket Association presidents’ select team to celebrate the club’s 160th anniversary; believes that the club’s formation in 1855 makes it the oldest club in West Lothian and one of the oldest in Scotland; congratulates past and present players, committee members and volunteers on their efforts, and looks forward to many more years of cricket in Fauldhouse.
Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, Roderick Campbell*, Patricia Ferguson*
*S4M-13272 Kevin Stewart: Maintain Neonicotinoid Ban—That the Parliament notes with concern attempts to lift the ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides; understands that in 2013 the European Commission banned the use of three neonicotinoids, clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, on flowering plants after a separate body, the European Food Safety Authority, found that exposure to the chemicals created “high acute risks” to bees; recognises the important role that bees play in the pollination process and believes that they must be protected, and urges the Scottish Government, the UK Government and the European Union to ensure that the ban on neonicotinoid pesticides remains in place.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald*, Patrick Harvie*, Christina McKelvie*, Dennis Robertson*, Jayne Baxter*, John Mason*, Graeme Dey*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*
*S4M-13271 Graeme Dey: Arbroath RNLI’s Ladies’ Lifeboat Guild—That the Parliament commends Arbroath RNLI’s Ladies’ Lifeboat Guild on what it considers another tremendous year of fundraising; understands that, through individual donations, various collections, dinners and much more, after expenses, the guild raised a grand total of £49,095.65 for the RNLI over the last year; notes that personal locator beacons were purchased this year following donations from the ladies’ dinner, the Royal Artillery ladies, Montrose SCDC, L Kinnear, G Hendry, C Lyon, Mrs Jones, Robert Seaton, D McGill, Anchor Bar, L Potts, Station Bar, Karrie Campbell, KD Raffle, LD Heads and Tails, Old and Abbey Church and the Arbroath Trefoil Guild; believes that the crew also contributed to the guild’s fundraising efforts by selling hot dogs at the town’s annual Seafest event, bringing in £1,616.84, that the ladies’ dinner raised a total of £7,721.40 and that collections for Flag Week brought in £3,394.44, and welcomes the outstanding work carried out by those involved in the guild to fundraise for what it believes to be an excellent cause.
*S4M-13270 Graeme Dey: Arbroath Relay for Life Ryder Cup—That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved in the second Arbroath Relay for Life Ryder Cup on raising more than £17,000 for Cancer Research UK; understands that Team USA retained the cup after the two days of golf, which involved 26 players, led by the captains, Jonny Booth and Scott Strachan; notes that £20,000 was raised by those involved in 2014, and wishes the Ryder Cup Stars team well with its upcoming fundraising events.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Neil Findlay*, Chic Brodie*, Christian Allard*, Jackie Baillie*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Kevin Stewart*, Roderick Campbell*, Joan McAlpine*, Dennis Robertson*, Stuart McMillan*, Adam Ingram*
*S4M-13269 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Remit of Committee—That the Parliament agrees that the remit of the Welfare Reform Committee is—
To monitor the implementation of the UK Welfare Reform Act 2012 and other social security legislation as it affects provision in Scotland and to consider relevant Scottish legislation and other consequential arrangements.
*S4M-13268 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Designation of Lead Committee—That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government and Regeneration Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Footway Parking and Double Parking (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.
*S4M-13267 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Part 2 Extension) Order 2015 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-13266 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Enhanced Enforcement Areas Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2015 [draft] be approved.
*S4M-13265 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—
Tuesday 2 June 2015
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland Can Do
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 3 June 2015
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Portfolio Question Time
Rural Affairs, Food and Environment;
Justice and the Law Officers
followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 4 June 2015
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
followed by Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Making Progress on Changing Scotland’s Relationship with Alcohol
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
Tuesday 9 June 2015
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Wednesday 10 June 2015
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Portfolio Question Time
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members’ Business
Thursday 11 June 2015
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions
followed by Members’ Business
2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5.00 pm Decision Time
*S4M-13264 Joe FitzPatrick on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees to the following revisions to the programme of business for—
(a) Wednesday 27 May 2015
delete
5.00 pm Decision Time
and insert
6.00 pm Decision Time
(b) Thursday 28 May 2015
delete
followed by Stage 1 Debate: Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill
and insert
followed by Ministerial Statement: Historic Child Abuse Inquiry
followed by Stage 1 Debate: Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill
followed by Financial Resolution: Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Bill
*S4M-13263 George Adam: World MS Day—That the Parliament acknowledges World MS Day as research by the MS Society reveals that many people are misdiagnosed and live in uncertainty for years before MS diagnosis; notes that the survey of over 1,500 people with MS across the UK found that 81% had been misdiagnosed by their GP, more than a quarter were told that they had a trapped nerve, one in 10 were misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety or stress and a further 11% were told they had had a stroke; notes that the MS Society is highlighting the importance of GPs recognising the warning signs and referring people promptly to a consultant neurologist who can then make an accurate diagnosis; further notes that the society is calling for the role of specialist nurses to be recognised, and while it considers that the commitment from the First Minister for an additional £2.5 million investment in specialist nursing and care is welcomed, it would be helpful for further guidance to be published on how this will help those diagnosed with MS.
Supported by: Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, John Mason*, Christina McKelvie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Jim Hume*, Neil Findlay*, Christian Allard*, Kenny MacAskill*, Jackie Baillie*, Jean Urquhart*, Roderick Campbell*, John Wilson*, Kevin Stewart*, Mary Scanlon*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jackson Carlaw*, Hanzala Malik*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Joan McAlpine*, Bill Kidd*, Alex Rowley*, Jayne Baxter*, Michael Russell*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Adam Ingram*
*S4M-13262♦ David Stewart: Protect Frontline Fire and Rescue Services—That the Parliament notes the reports that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is facing a funding shortfall of £43 million; further notes the reports that the Chief Fire Officer, Alasdair Hay, has stated that up to 181 frontline firefighter posts could be lost due to the current budget forecast; understands that reassurance was given by the Scottish Ministers that the establishment of a single fire and rescue service would not result in reductions to frontline services; considers that the job that firefighters and support staff carry out is invaluable to communities throughout the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland; condemns what it sees as the Scottish Government’s underfunding of the service, and notes calls on ministers to immediately take steps to secure the futures of frontline firefighters and the service’s support staff.
*S4M-13261# Rhoda Grant: Carers Week 2015—That the Parliament welcomes Carers Week 2015, which runs from 8 to 14 June and is supported by Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, Independent Age, Macmillan Cancer Support and the MS Society; notes that the week aims to raise awareness of carers at national, regional and local levels in order to improve their lives and the lives of the people that they care for; further notes that this year’s focus is on building carer-friendly communities that aim to support carers in looking after their loved ones while at the same time recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own; understands that around 759,000 people in Scotland, one in eight of the population, are caring for a loved one, and that many face challenges, including financial hardship and ill health; recognises what it sees as the contribution that they make to families and communities in the Highlands and Islands and throughout Scotland, including saving the NHS a reported £10.3 billion annually; hopes that the week will be a success in promoting both carer and young carer awareness, and considers and values carers as esteemed members of society.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Graeme Dey*, Dennis Robertson*, Christine Grahame*, Mary Fee*, Mary Scanlon*, John Pentland*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*, Jackie Baillie*, Michael McMahon*, Hanzala Malik*, Jamie McGrigor*, Joan McAlpine*, Liam McArthur*, Claudia Beamish*, Neil Findlay*, Jim Hume*, Malcolm Chisholm*, Alex Fergusson*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Kenneth Gibson*
*S4M-13260 Mark McDonald: Carers Week 2015, Building Carer-friendly Communities—That the Parliament acknowledges and welcomes Carers Week 2015, which is an annual awareness campaign that takes place from 8 to 14 June and is supported by six national charities, Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, MS Society Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Independent Age and Age UK; notes that, by raising awareness of carers at a national, regional and local level, the week hopes to improve the lives of carers and the people they care for; further notes that the 2015 week will see the launch of carer-friendly communities, which will aim to build communities that support carers to look after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own, and to reach out to the thousands of carers in Scotland who are currently missing out on services and support; understands that there are over 759,000 carers in Scotland, that half are struggling to make ends meet and that 80% say that caring has had a negative impact on their health; further understands that, by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner, carers save Scotland’s economy more than £10.3 billion each year, and believes that every effort should be made to ensure that carers receive all the support that they require to support the people that they care for.
*S4M-13259 Stuart McMillan: Queen Mary 2—That the Parliament acknowledges the visit of Queen Mary 2 (QM2) to the River Clyde on 21 May 2015; notes that the arrival of QM2 at Greenock Ocean Terminal highlights the historic link between Cunard and the Clyde; further notes that some of the most famous Cunard ships have been built on the River Clyde, which include Britannia, Hibernia, Russia, Servia, Lucania, Campania, Lusitania, Aquitania, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Caronia and Queen Elizabeth 2; understands that Greenock has welcomed Cunard home to where the company began 175 years ago; notes that the QM2 is one of the 56 ships that are expected to visit Greenock this year, and recognises the current achievements of Greenock Ocean Terminal as it welcomes a record-breaking number of ships this year.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie*, Jamie McGrigor*, Anne McTaggart*, Dennis Robertson*, Liz Smith*, Nanette Milne*, Bill Kidd*, Kevin Stewart*, Jean Urquhart*, John Mason*, Kenneth Gibson*, Hanzala Malik*
S4M-13253 Rob Gibson: Unacceptable Rural RBS Bank Branch Closures—That the Parliament condemns what it sees as the slew of closures by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branches across Scotland and considers that closures in rural and remote areas such as Invergordon, Lybster and Lochinver will disadvantage customers and the economy there disproportionately; understands that, in 2014, RBS, which is 84% owned by the public, paid out £588 million in bonuses, and therefore calls for a small percentage of that bonus to be set aside to make sure that branches remain open, thus offering a continuing vital service to existing customers and making sure that those in meaningful and gainful employment are not forced out of their jobs.
Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Mike MacKenzie*, Graeme Dey*, David Torrance*, Kevin Stewart*, Chic Brodie*, John Finnie, Kenneth Gibson, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, John Mason, Adam Ingram
*S4M-13253.2 Alex Rowley: Unacceptable Rural RBS Bank Branch Closures—As an amendment to motion S4M-13253 in the name of Rob Gibson (Unacceptable Rural RBS Bank Branch Closures), insert at end ", and adds its support to the calls being made by the communities of Kelty and Aberdour for RBS to rethink its proposals to close what it considers the much-valued rural branches in the Cowdenbeath constituency".
Supported by: Cara Hilton*, Jayne Baxter*
*S4M-13253.1 Neil Findlay: Unacceptable Rural RBS Bank Branch Closures—As an amendment to motion S4M-13253 in the name of Rob Gibson (Unacceptable Rural RBS Bank Branch Closures), insert at end "; further understands that, in places where branches have closed, such as Fauldhouse in West Lothian where the local people have sought to take over the old bank building for community use, RBS is demanding the full market value of £55,000 for the building despite assurances given at the time of closure that it would look at asset transfer to the community, and sees this as a final insult to customers who have remained loyal over many decades’’.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart*, Dennis Robertson*, Patricia Ferguson*
S4M-13230 Kenneth Gibson: Boost to Bursaries—That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the Scottish Government to increase student bursaries from £17,000 to £19,000 for households earning under £24,000; understands that this move has been warmly welcomed by NUS Scotland, whose president, Vonnie Sandlin, stated that the "announcement is a strong recognition of the importance of student support to improving fair access and a step forward in boosting the amount of money the poorest students have”, and believes that the Scottish Government’s decision is a positive step toward tackling educational inequality and in keeping with the proud Scottish tradition that education should be based on the ability to learn, not the ability to pay.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Stewart Maxwell, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Chic Brodie, Bruce Crawford, Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, John Mason, Jean Urquhart, Christina McKelvie, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram
*S4M-13230.1 Liam McArthur: Boost to Bursaries—As an amendment to motion S4M-13230 in the name of Kenneth Gibson (Boost to Bursaries), leave out from "student bursaries" to "inequality and" and insert "the eligibility thresholds for receiving maximum student bursaries from £17,000 to £19,000 from 2016-17; considers however that this is long overdue; understands that the upper threshold for receiving a maximum bursary in England is £25,000 and that the offer by the Scottish Government falls far short of this; notes the announcement by the Scottish Government that bursaries for higher education students from Scottish households will increase by £125 from academic year 2015-16; believes that this means that a Scottish student starting their degree in September 2015, from a household earning a total of £16,999, will receive a yearly bursary of just £1,875, compared to a young English student from a household with total earnings up to £25,000, who will receive a bursary of £3,387 for the year, and does not believe that this is".
Supported by: Willie Rennie*
Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support
S4M-13257 St Andrews RC High School Supports Local Grassroots Organisations (lodged on 21 May 2015) Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Angus MacDonald*, Roderick Campbell*
S4M-13256 Watt Inspires Young Female Scientists and Engineers in Glasgow (lodged on 21 May 2015) Siobhan McMahon*, Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*, Drew Smith*, Mike MacKenzie*, Neil Findlay*, David Torrance*, Elaine Murray*, Angus MacDonald*
S4M-13255 Kinghorn Station Studio and Gallery Receives Platinum Accolade (lodged on 21 May 2015) Colin Beattie*, Kevin Stewart*, Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Lyle*, Rob Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Roderick Campbell*
S4M-13254 Congratulations to Drew Cochrane (lodged on 21 May 2015) Colin Beattie*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*
S4M-13252 National Epilepsy Week Spotlights WHO’s Action Plan for Epilepsy Resolution and Imminent Launch of Revised SIGN Guidelines (lodged on 21 May 2015) Cameron Buchanan*, Elaine Murray*, Margaret Mitchell*, Hugh Henry*
S4M-13249 Knockderry Country House Hotel Wins Top Award (lodged on 21 May 2015) Stuart McMillan*
S4M-13248.1 Sewage Sludge Spreading (lodged on 21 May 2015) Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*
S4M-13245 Global Classroom Conference Comes to Shetland (lodged on 20 May 2015) Sarah Boyack*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13244 Traditional Construction Skills (lodged on 20 May 2015) Colin Beattie*, Drew Smith*, Mike MacKenzie*, David Torrance*
S4M-13243 Congratulations to Joanne Martin of Possilpark (lodged on 20 May 2015) Drew Smith*, Sarah Boyack*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13242 LANDED Peer Education Service (lodged on 20 May 2015) Sarah Boyack*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13239 Easthall Residents Association (lodged on 20 May 2015) Sarah Boyack*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13237 Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2015 (lodged on 20 May 2015) Siobhan McMahon*, Drew Smith*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13236 Mary’s Meals Feeds One Million (lodged on 20 May 2015) Siobhan McMahon*, Sarah Boyack*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13235 The University of Edinburgh and Fossil Fuels Investment (lodged on 20 May 2015) Neil Findlay*, Malcolm Chisholm*
S4M-13232 Allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to Vote in Scottish Parliament and Local Elections (lodged on 20 May 2015) John Mason*
S4M-13231 European Maritime Day (lodged on 20 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13229 Homelessness Crisis (lodged on 20 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13228 Child Safety Week 2015 (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13226 IMF Paper on Global Energy Subsidies (lodged on 19 May 2015) Alison Johnstone*, John Wilson*
S4M-13225 Donation to Wishaw General Hospital (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13224 Postcode Map Launched to Find Right Glasgow Hospital (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13223 World Whisky Day (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13221 Caledonian Canal, World First (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13220 Supporting the National Society of Apprentices Scotland (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*, John Mason*
S4M-13219 National Waiters Day 2015 (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13211 Red Cord Card (lodged on 19 May 2015) Siobhan McMahon*
S4M-13208 Regulation of Charity Fundraisers (lodged on 19 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13206 Celebrating Scotland’s Active Relationship with Malawi (lodged on 19 May 2015) Siobhan McMahon*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13202 Cambuslang Man Raises Thousands for Charity (lodged on 18 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13201 Trident is a Disaster Waiting to Happen, says Whistleblower (lodged on 18 May 2015) John Mason*
S4M-13198 Congratulations to the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (lodged on 18 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13195 Only 10 of the 50 Largest Employers in Scotland Pay the Living Wage (lodged on 18 May 2015) Siobhan McMahon*, Elaine Murray*
S4M-13193 European Commission’s Review of the Directives that Protect Nature (lodged on 15 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-13170 Phoenix Futures Scotland’s 21st Birthday (lodged on 14 May 2015) Elaine Smith*
S4M-13129 Welcoming World IBD Day (lodged on 12 May 2015) Elaine Murray*, John Mason*
S4M-13104 Women’s Interfaith Fair in Coordination with Refugee Festival Scotland 2015 (lodged on 06 May 2015) Elaine Murray*
S4M-12934 Growing Islamophobia in Scotland and Graffiti on the New Central Gurdwara Glasgow (lodged on 13 April 2015) Malcolm Chisholm*, Jamie McGrigor*
S4M-12703 Encouraging Good Employment Practices in Wales (lodged on 17 March 2015) Patrick Harvie*
Back to top