Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean - Monday 21 February 2022
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Monday 21 February 2022 Business Bulletin Iris Ghnothaichean Today's Business Meeting of the Parliament Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. There are no meetings today. Monday 21 February 2022 1
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Meeting of the Parliament There are no meetings today. Monday 21 February 2022 2
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Committees | Comataidhean Committee Meetings There are no meetings today. Monday 21 February 2022 3
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Future Meetings of the Parliament Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 9 February 2022 Tuesday 22 February 2022 2:00 pm Time for Reflection: Pall Singh, Project Director, Building Bridges followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister Statement: COVID-19 Update followed by Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Debate: Inquiry into the use of the made affirmative procedure during the Coronavirus pandemic followed by Scottish Government Debate: Nationality and Borders Bill (UK Legislation) followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-02948 Jim Fairlie: Redundancies at OVO Energy Wednesday 23 February 2022 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Justice and Veterans Finance and the Economy followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Health followed by Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Net Zero, Energy and Transport followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:10 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-02984 Karen Adam: Celebrating LGBT History Month Thursday 24 February 2022 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business — S6M-02776 Craig Hoy: Decommissioning of Torness Nuclear Power Station 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions Monday 21 February 2022 4
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar Education and Skills followed by Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Debate: COP26 - Outcomes and Implications for Scotland’s Climate Change Policies followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Tuesday 1 March 2022 2:00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister’s Statement: COVID-19 Update followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 2 March 2022 2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:00 pm Portfolio Questions: Covid Recovery and Parliamentary Business; Net Zero, Energy and Transport followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Scottish Government Debate: Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2022 followed by Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee Debate: Internal Market Inquiry followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:40 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 3 March 2022 11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11:40 am General Questions 12:00 pm First Minister's Questions 12:45 pm Members' Business Monday 21 February 2022 5
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar 2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2:30 pm Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs and Islands followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5:00 pm Decision Time Monday 21 February 2022 6
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other
Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile
Committees | Comataidhean
Future Committee Meetings
This section includes the agendas of the forthcoming committee meetings and outlines proposed
future business, which may be subject to change. Committees have the right to take items in
private and this will be notified as far in advance as possible.
Many committees include details of their future business on their webpages, which can be
accessed on the committee hub page.
http://www.parliament.scot/business/committees/index.htm
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
22 February 2022
8th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items
5, 6 and 7 in private.
2. Social care: The Committee will take evidence from—
Fiona Collie, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Carers Scotland;
Annie Gunner Logan, Chief Executive, Coalition of Care and support Providers in
Scotland;
Dr Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive, Scottish Care;
Judith Proctor, Chief Officer of Edinburgh Integration Joint Board and Chair, Chief
Officer Group.
3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Community Care
(Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 from—
Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Marianne Barker, Unit
Head, Adult Social Care Charging, Ian Golightly, Policy Manager, Adult Social Care
Charging, and Clare Thomas, Policy Manager, Adult Social Care Charging, Scottish
Government.
4. Subordinate legislation: Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to move—S6M-
03001—That the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee recommends that the Community
Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 [draft] be
approved.
5. Social care: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.
6. National Planning Framework 4: The Committee will consider a draft letter to the Local
Government, Housing and Planning Committee on National Planning Framework 4.
7. Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider a draft letter to the Rural
Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Alex Bruce at
hscs.committee@parliament.scot
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
22 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T1.40-CR5 The Smith Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6
and 7 in private.
Monday 21 February 2022 7Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other
Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile
Committees | Comataidhean
2. Instruments subject to made affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the
following—
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/40)
Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/46)
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland)
Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/53)
3. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—
Forensic Medical Services (Self-Referral Evidence Retention Period) (Scotland)
Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Forensic Medical Services (Modification of Functions of Healthcare Improvement
Scotland and Supplementary Provision) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Budget (Scotland) Act 2021 Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4)
Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Directions by Local Authorities)
(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/Draft)
4. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—
Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Consequential and Miscellaneous
Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/31)
Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/36)
Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2022
(SSI 2022/37)
Red Rocks and Longay Urgent Marine Conservation (No. 2) Order 2021 (Urgent
Continuation) Order 2022 (SSI 2022/39)
Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) Amendment (Scotland)
Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/42)
Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/45)
Non-Domestic Rates (Levying and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations
2022 (SSI 2022/48)
Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/50)
Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022
(SSI 2022/51)
5. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider
the following—
Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 9) Order 2022
(SSI 2022/22 (C.1))
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021
Commencement Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/24 (C.3))
Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5)
Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/43 (C.4))
6. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the
delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.
7. Building Safety Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider the
legislative consent memorandum on the Bill and specifically, the powers to make subordinate
legislation conferred on Scottish Ministers in the Bill.
Monday 21 February 2022 8Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other
Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile
Committees | Comataidhean
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Andrew Proudfoot on or at
dplr.committee@parliament.scot
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
22 February 2022
5th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5
in private.
2. Family Law round table: The Committee will take evidence from—
Judith Higson, Child and Family Law Sub-Committee, Law Society of Scotland;
Ruth Innes QC, Faculty of Advocates;
Lesley Anderson, Chair, Family Law Association of Scotland;
Megan Farr, Policy Officer, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland;
Ian Maxwell, National Manager, Shared Parenting Scotland;
Dr Marsha Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Women's Aid;
Rosanne Cubitt, Head of Practice for Family Mediation and Relationship Counselling,
Relationships Scotland.
3. Family Law round table (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard
under agenda item 2.
4. Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a paper
on key issues and recommendations.
5. Correspondence: The Committee will consider correspondence from the COVID-19
Recovery Committee.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Katrina Venters on 0131 348 6244 or
at ehrcj.committee@parliament.scot
Finance and Public Administration Committee
22 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
1. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Joanne McNaughton, at
fpa.committee@parliament.scot
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
22 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
1. National Planning Framework 4: The Committee will take evidence from—
Monday 21 February 2022 9Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other
Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile
Committees | Comataidhean
Tom Arthur, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, Fiona
Simpson, Chief Planner, Andy Kinnaird, Head of Planning Transformation, and Helen
Wood, Head of Planning Performance, Scottish Government.
2. National Planning Framework 4 (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it
heard earlier in the meeting.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Euan Donald at
localgov.committee@parliament.scot
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
22 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:40 am in T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5
in private.
2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Workplace Parking
Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2022 from—
Jenny Gilruth MSP, Minister for Transport, Scottish Government;
Heather Cowan, Head of Climate Change and Just Transition for Transport, and
Elizabeth Hawley, Transport Regulation Policy Officer, Transport Scotland;
Elise McInyre, Solicitor, Scottish Government Legal Directorate.
3. Subordinate legislation: Graham Simpson MSP to move— S6M-03166—That the Net
Zero, Energy and Transport Committee recommends that the Workplace Parking Licensing
(Scotland) Regulations 2022 be annulled.
4. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments—
Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2022 (SSI2022/8)
Scottish Road Works Commissioner (Imposition of Penalties) Amendment Regulations
2021 SSI2022/9)
M8/M73/M74 Motorways (30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Regulations 2022
(SSI2022/26)
5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Peter McGrath on 0131 348 6039 or at
netzero.committee@parliament.scot
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee
23 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:00 am in T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
1. Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1
from—
Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands;
George Burgess, Deputy Director Food and Drink; Ashley Cooke, Head of Food Policy;
James Hamilton, Lawyer, Scottish Government Legal Directorate; and Tracy McCollin,
Head of Good Food Nation Team, Scottish Government.
Monday 21 February 2022 10Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other
Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile
Committees | Comataidhean
.
2. Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will review the evidence
heard earlier in the meeting.
3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
4. National Planning Framework 4 (in private): The Committee will consider a draft letter to
the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Emma Johnston, at
rural.committee@parliament.scot
Education, Children and Young People Committee
23 February 2022
6th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
1. Scottish Attainment Challenge Inquiry: The Committee will take evidence from—
Jim Wallace, Director of Children and Families, Aberlour Child Care Trust;
Maureen McAteer, Assistant Director, Barnardo's Scotland;
Sara Spencer, Cost of the School Day Project Manager, Child Poverty Action Group in
Scotland;
Louise Goodlad, Senior Head of Partnerships – Scotland, The Prince's Trust Scotland.
2. Evidence Session (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier
under agenda item 1.
3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Stephen Herbert on 0131 348 6225 or
at ecyp.committee@parliament.scot
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
23 February 2022
3rd Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T1.40-CR5 The Smith Room
1. Consideration of continued petitions: The Committee will consider the following continued
petitions—
PE1855: Pardon and memorialise those convicted under the Witchcraft Act 1563 and
will take evidence from petitioners Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi;
PE1854: Review the adult disability payment eligibility criteria for people with mobility
needs; and
PE1910: Amend the forthcoming legal requirement to have interlinked fire and smoke
alarms in small houses.
2. Consideration of new petitions: The Committee will consider the following new petitions—
PE1906: Investigate options for removing and reducing the impact of the central
Glasgow section of the M8;
PE1915: Reinstate Caithness County Council and Caithness NHS Board;
PE1917: Provide full legal aid to all parents fighting for access to their children;
Monday 21 February 2022 11Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other
Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile
Committees | Comataidhean
PE1919: Ban the sale of high caffeine products to children for performance
enhancement;
PE1920: Introduce more thorough follow-up care for women with diabetes; and
PE1921: The Scottish Government must confirm that it will not introduce voter ID in
devolved elections.
3. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Lynn Tullis on 0131 348 5254 or at
petitions.committee@parliament.scot
Criminal Justice Committee
23 February 2022
7th Meeting, 2022
The Committee will meet at 10:00 am in T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4
in private. The Committee will also decide whether consideration of the oral evidence heard
and draft reports on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill should be taken
in private at future meetings.
2. Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on
the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Dr Marsha Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Women's Aid;
Kate Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, Victim Support Scotland;
and then from—
Emma Jardine, Policy and Public Affairs Adviser, Howard League Scotland;
Teresa Medhurst, Interim Chief Executive, and Allister Purdie, Interim Director of
Operations, Scottish Prison Service.
3. Photocopying of prisoners’ mail: The Committee will consider further correspondence on
the change to prison rules which allow for the photocopying of prisoners' mail.
4. Review of Evidence: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under
agenda item 2.
Proposed future business
For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Stephen Imrie on 0131 348 6241 or at
justice.committee@parliament.scot
Monday 21 February 2022 12Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Motions Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it. Motions and amendments can be published with symbols: * before the number indicates publication for the first time *…* around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material R indicates a member has declared a registered interest The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old and not scheduled for debate. Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk. Members' Business motions that have achieved cross party support *S6M-03137 Michelle Thomson: Women in Business—That the Parliament acknowledges what it sees as the vital role played by women in business, including in the Falkirk East constituency; believes that diversity in business leadership is vital for a healthy economy; notes reports that female entrepreneurs and business leaders often face particular barriers in accessing finance and investment; recognises what it sees as the pioneering research undertaken by Women’s Enterprise Scotland; understands that the research shows that women reportedly start their businesses with 53% less capital than men do, ask for 30% less funding and consequently, it believes, are often hugely under-capitalised from the outset; further understands that, according to the research, only 14% of all capital raised went to women-led businesses, and that less than 15% of the UK’s business angels are women; notes the initiatives taken by the Scottish Government to support and promote women in business, and further notes the growing recognition that removing barriers to women will enhance leadership, decision making, ethics and performance in the business community. Supported by: James Dornan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jim Fairlie*, Bill Kidd*, Audrey Nicoll*, Annabelle Ewing*, Paul McLennan*, Evelyn Tweed*, John Mason*, Claire Baker*, Maggie Chapman* Other new and altered motions and amendments *S6M-03231 Stuart McMillan: Victoria Bowling Club Celebrate 125th Anniversary—That the Parliament congratulates Victoria Bowling Club in Greenock as it prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, having been founded in 1897; understands that the club has a whole calendar of events planned to mark the milestone, including various games and themed party nights; further understands that a significant amount of funding has been spent modernising the clubhouse; notes that the club takes its name from Queen Victoria, who was celebrating her diamond jubilee in the year the club was founded; understands that over its history, the club has been an important part of the local community by providing a space for groups to meet; believes that it will continue to be at the heart of the community, particularly given the recent investment in club facilities, and wishes the club all the best for the future. Monday 21 February 2022 13
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan *S6M-03230 Pam Gosal: West of Scotland Innovation Hub Projects Nominated for Digital Health and Care Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the West of Scotland Innovation Hub on being nominated in several different categories of the Holyrood Connect Digital Health and Care Awards 2022; understands that these awards exist to mark and celebrate innovation, research and development across all NHS boards in Scotland, and that it is now in its fifth year; notes that the Innovation Hub has been shortlisted for the Digital Health and Care Team award, the Data Driven Innovation Award and the Industry Collaboration Award, and recognises the hard work of those working at the Innovation Hub to address the health challenges encountered by many people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Douglas Lumsden*, Jamie Greene*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Edward Mountain*, Russell Findlay*, Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Douglas Ross*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-03227 Pam Gosal: Tweedie Helensburgh Reaches Trade Award Finals —That the Parliament congratulates Tweedie Ltd of Helensburgh on reaching the finals of the Gift of the Year Awards 2022 in the Own Label and Pet Gift categories; applauds the in-house design team, which is led by owners, Mairi and Stephen Clayton, who produce and create all the tartan designs on- site; understands that the business has recently invested in production equipment to streamline manufacturing; commends Tweedie Ltd for creating wearable tartan items that are sold to customers throughout the world, and considers that tweed manufacturing is an inherent part of Scottish heritage, which, it believes, should be supported to continue to thrive. Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Douglas Lumsden*, Jamie Greene*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Edward Mountain*, Alexander Stewart*, Russell Findlay*, Douglas Ross*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-03223 Mark Ruskell: Crieff Community Tool Library—That the Parliament congratulates Remake Scotland’s Crieff Community Tool Library on securing longer opening hours through the Co-op Local Community Fund; understands that the tool library operates on a free membership basis with the aim of maximising access to a diversity of tools for people across Perthshire; further understands that the tool library is supported by a range of organisations, including Zero Waste Scotland, Circular Tayside, Green Crafts Initiative, Community Resource Network Scotland, and Revolve; recognises what it sees as Remake Scotland’s ongoing efforts in accelerating progress towards a circular economy through its community organising initiatives, including the tool library, repair and reuse workshops, second-hand bikes scheme, scrapstore and furniture stores, and wishes everyone involved continued success with this initiative. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Evelyn Tweed*, Miles Briggs*, Maggie Chapman*, Murdo Fraser*, Mercedes Villalba*, Jim Fairlie*, Ross Greer*, Bill Kidd*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03220 Alexander Burnett: Congratulating One of Scotland's Oldest Care Home Workers—That the Parliament congratulates Liz Thompson for continuing to work at the age of 80; understands that Mrs Thompson works five days per week; further understands that she brings joy to the lives of the residents at the care home, and that she organises events such as coffee mornings, knitting clubs and visits from local groups; commends what it sees as her dedication to caring for the residents, and wishes her many more successful years working. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Pam Gosal*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Douglas Ross*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Russell Findlay*, Donald Cameron*, Murdo Fraser*, Tess White*, Liam Kerr*, Edward Mountain*, Meghan Gallacher*, Bill Kidd*, Paul Sweeney* Monday 21 February 2022 14
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan *S6M-03219 Audrey Nicoll: Hazlehead Academy achieves LGBT Charter at Silver Level— That the Parliament congratulates Hazlehead Academy, Aberdeen, on achieving the LGBT Charter at Silver Level; recognises what it sees as the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; understands that a virtual classroom was created during lockdown to allow the LGBT Alliance to meet, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim, it understands, to ensure that Hazlehead Academy goes beyond meeting legislative needs, and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Rona Mackay*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Jackie Dunbar*, Maggie Chapman*, Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Siobhian Brown*, Evelyn Tweed*, Douglas Lumsden*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03218 Liam Kerr: Camphill School Aberdeen Start Fundraising Campaign —That the Parliament recognises Camphill School, Aberdeen, on its £10 million fundraising campaign, which, it understands, will help to provide more support to children and young people in the north east as well as across the country; notes that Camphill School does what it sees as fantastic work supporting children and young adults with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs; believes that this project will increase the capacity of the school by 60%, extending its workshops, developing a social enterprise, creating a certified internal awards centre, and helping to build three new residential homes; understands that phase one of the project is expected to commence in the autumn, with the planned construction of a £3 million, 11-bedroom house, with an independent living wing; wishes Camphill School all the best for the future, and hopes the campaign is a great success. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Douglas Lumsden*, Bill Kidd*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Pam Gosal*, Russell Findlay*, Miles Briggs*, Edward Mountain*, Annie Wells*, Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Douglas Ross*, Jeremy Balfour*, Jamie Greene*, Audrey Nicoll*, Donald Cameron*, Murdo Fraser*, Tess White*, Meghan Gallacher*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03217 Liam Kerr: Ocean Marine Group Annual Six Nations Super Saturday Sweepstake Charity Event —That the Parliament commends Ocean Marine Group, on running its annual six nations Super Saturday Sweepstake; notes that it has been running for seven years and has raised nearly £14,000 for local charities; notes that this year it is hoping to raise £5000, with ETPM, Pirie and Smith and Underwater Contracting, it understands, promising to match this amount by adding an additional £5000; further understands that this year, the money raised will be donated to The Wooden Spoon Scotland, North East Sensory Services and Haddo Woodlands, and hopes that the event is a success and reaches the £5000 target. Supported by: Alexander Stewart*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Pam Gosal*, Bill Kidd*, Russell Findlay*, Miles Briggs*, Edward Mountain*, Douglas Ross*, Jeremy Balfour*, Jamie Greene*, Douglas Lumsden*, Donald Cameron*, Tess White*, Meghan Gallacher* *S6M-03214 Clare Adamson: Largest Yew Tree in Europe, Dalziel Estate Arboretum, Motherwell—That the Parliament acknowledges that a Yew tree, which is standing within the Dalziel Estate's Ancient Woodland Arboretum in Motherwell, has been officially announced as the largest Yew Tree in Europe by the Tree Register of the British Isles (TROBI); understands that a representative from the Scottish Arboriculture Association climbed to the top, where they measured both Jacob and Esau, with Esau measuring 29.5m and Jacob just pipping his brother at 29.8m tall; further understands that Jacob stands amongst the largest population of Yew in Scotland with around 50 of these trees identified as ancient/veteran, including the magnificent Old St Margaret's Yew; notes that the Yew Tree is one of the longest-lived native species in Europe Monday 21 February 2022 15
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan with incredibly dense canopies offering protection and nesting opportunities for many birds; understands the that Yew timber is incredibly strong and durable with the oldest surviving wooden artefacts, a yew spear head, estimated to be around 450,000 years old, and thanks Maxine Ross, a local horticulturist, for what it sees as her outstanding dedication, knowledge and time, recording almost every Yew tree within the Clyde Valley since 2015 through her #YewTreeoftheClydeValley Project. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Kaukab Stewart*, Evelyn Tweed*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Bill Kidd*, Tess White*, Gillian Mackay*, Graeme Dey*, Paul Sweeney*, Jenni Minto* *S6M-03213 Clare Adamson: Billy Kirkwood The Wishaw Barber—That the Parliament offers its deepest sympathies following the passing of, Billy Kirkwood, the Wishaw barber; understands that Billy began his hairdressing career in 1949 following his National Service in the RAF and that he is estimated to have carried out over 500,000 haircuts at John Gray Hairdressing, where he worked alongside his uncle John, before hanging up his scissors in 1999; further understands that Billy was a member and regular attender at St Mark’s Church in Coltness, a member of Houldsworth Bowling Club and an enthusiastic Motherwell FC supporter; recognises the work of the staff at Netherton Court Care Home for what it sees as their attentive care of him, and sends condolences to his family and friends. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Bill Kidd*, Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed*, Gillian Mackay*, Fulton MacGregor*, Paul Sweeney*, Jenni Minto* *S6M-03212 Clare Adamson: Broken Pieces, Megan Hands —That the Parliament congratulates Megan Hands, from Cleland, on the publication of her first novel, Broken Pieces; notes that Megan began writing her novel during the first lockdown and that two years and 65,000 words later, her novel was published; understands that the novel is based around parental loss, childhood challenges and community support; further understands that the National Literacy Trust reported that more children and young people expressed themselves through creative writing during lockdown, with two in five writing more short stories or fiction and letters, one in four writing more in a diary or journal and one in five writing more poetry; notes that the novel, Broken Pieces, is available on Amazon, and wishes Megan all the best with her future. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Jackie Dunbar*, Bill Kidd*, Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed*, Gillian Mackay*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03211 Donald Cameron: Western Isles Media Win at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards—That the Parliament welcomes the news that two Western Isles newspapers and a journalist have won awards at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards; understands that the Stornoway Gazette won the Newspaper of the Year award, Loch a Tuath News won the Community Newspaper of the Year award, and Abigail Taylor, of Am Paipear, won the Alex Main Trophy for Young Journalist of the Year; acknowledges what it considers to be the high quality of journalism across the Western Isles, and recognises what it sees as the importance of independent and impartial local media outlets in communities. Supported by: Craig Hoy*, Alexander Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Emma Roddick*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Jeremy Balfour*, Pam Gosal*, Murdo Fraser*, Douglas Ross*, Tess White*, Miles Briggs*, Edward Mountain*, Neil Bibby*, Russell Findlay* R, Jamie Greene*, Sue Webber*, Ruth Maguire*, Meghan Gallacher*, Alasdair Allan*, Graham Simpson*, Douglas Lumsden*, Sharon Dowey*, Finlay Carson*, Rachael Hamilton*, Paul Sweeney*, Ariane Burgess*, Maggie Chapman*, Liam Kerr* Monday 21 February 2022 16
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan *S6M-03210 Gordon MacDonald: Heriot-Watt University Support for ConfiPlus —That the Parliament congratulates start-up, Confidence Plus Ltd, on the development of its invention, ConfiPlus, which is specially designed to contain stoma bag leaks; understands that one in every 400 people in the UK undergoing a surgical procedure has a stoma bag to create an opening in the body to discharge waste; further understands that they are used to treat and manage a range of medical conditions including several cancers, Crohn’s disease and bowel incontinence; welcomes what it sees as the invaluable support of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), led by Heriot-Watt University, to enable ConfiPlus to help introduce the product into clinical settings as quickly as possible; understands that ConfiPlus is the first company in Scotland to use the new tool, developed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), to prepare a healthcare technology assessment document; further understands that the MDMC at Heriot-Watt offers free support to SMEs, as a way of supporting healthcare innovation in Scotland and beyond, and hopes that ConfiPlus will help transform the lives of millions of ostomate patients throughout the world. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Colin Beattie*, Jeremy Balfour*, Monica Lennon*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Stuart McMillan*, Audrey Nicoll*, Miles Briggs*, Emma Harper*, Annabelle Ewing*, Colin Smyth*, Collette Stevenson*, Foysol Choudhury*, Sue Webber*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Tess White*, Paul Sweeney*, Fiona Hyslop* *S6M-03209 Colin Beattie: Saughland Farm in Pathhead Wins AgriScot's Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year Award —That the Parliament congratulates Saughland Farm, in Pathhead, on winning the Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award at this year’s AgriScot Awards; notes that the award is managed by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and sponsored by Thorntons Solicitors; praises what it sees as the hard work of owner, Richard Callander, farm manager, Peter Eccles, flock manager, Owen Gray, shepherd, Catherine Pringle and apprentice Shepherd Arabella Dunn; understands that the dynamic team impressed the award assessors with their in-depth knowledge, good grassland management and animal husbandry; commends Saughland Farm for their work, and wishes them well going forward. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Emma Harper*, Jeremy Balfour*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Collette Stevenson*, Sue Webber*, Ruth Maguire*, Tess White*, Alasdair Allan*, Siobhian Brown*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03208 Liam Kerr: Two Raccoons Winery Recognised by the Young Innovators Awards—That the Parliament congratulates Lasse Melgaard and Elliott Martens, two Aberdeen entrepreneurs, for being recognised by the Young Innovators Awards for their sustainable wine business, Two Raccoons; notes that they have been awarded £5000, which, it understands, they will use to set up a website to make their wines accessible to those living beyond Aberdeen city centre; understands that Two Raccoons take fruit surplus from businesses across north east Scotland and turn it into wine, which helps to reduce food waste and associated carbon emissions; applauds what it sees as this innovative idea, which, it believes, is helping to make wine production as sustainable as possible, while creating an inherently carbon-negative product; considers that Two Raccoons can help food businesses reduce their food waste by 50% by 2030, thereby, it believes, actively contributing to the UK’s commitment to reaching UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, and wishes Lasse and Elliott all the best for the future. Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Pam Gosal*, Murdo Fraser*, Alexander Stewart*, Jeremy Balfour*, Douglas Ross*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Douglas Lumsden*, Tess White*, Colin Beattie*, Donald Cameron*, Russell Findlay*, Jamie Greene*, Sue Webber*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Meghan Gallacher*, Alasdair Allan*, Edward Mountain*, Ariane Burgess*, Rachael Hamilton*, Paul Sweeney* Monday 21 February 2022 17
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan *S6M-03207 John Mason: Afghanistan Famine—That the Parliament notes that the scale of what it sees as Afghanistan’s economic and social collapse has reportedly reached such crisis levels that 23 million people, nearly half the population, are, it understands, now experiencing acute food insecurity; notes that, according to the UN World Food Programme, this number is up from 14 million in September 2021, and 8.7 million people are now reportedly at risk of famine; understands that most governmental aid was suspended following what it sees as the Taliban takeover of the country; further understands, however, that some NGOs, are still able to provide assistance; notes what it considers as harrowing reports, that people have turned to selling their children and organs to survive; acknowledges calls from the World Food Programme for $2.6 billion to fund operations needed over the winter; understands what it sees as the reluctance to send aid, due to concerns that it would bolster the Taliban; calls on the UK Government to use its influence to find a resolution in what it sees as this troubling situation, and hopes that the Scottish Government will provide any support that it can. *S6M-03206 John Mason: Support for Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia—That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government's announcement of £1.5 million in funds for UNICEF; understands that this funding is to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia; believes that this will strengthen vaccination programmes and the wider health systems of the three African nations; understands that the funding will support the delivery of 6.5 million vaccine syringes in Rwanda; further understands that, in Malawi & Zambia, UNICEF will provide information and aim to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines at a community level; notes reports that this could reach 10 million people in total; believes that this funding will also strengthen Malawi and Zambia through provisions of oxygen supplies and vaccine storage infrastructure; acknowledges what it sees as this outward-thinking policy of the Scottish Government; welcomes the direction, to provide vaccines across the globe, and believes that, until vaccination levels are high across the world, Scotland and all other nations remain at risk from COVID-19. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Collette Stevenson*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Alasdair Allan*, Evelyn Tweed*, Fiona Hyslop* *S6M-03205 Foysol Choudhury: International Mother Language Day—That the Parliament celebrates International Mother Language Day, on 21 February 2022, which is an annual, worldwide initiative to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and to promote multilingualism; understands that this was an initiative that started in Bangladesh; acknowledges that it was first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999, and was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly with the adoption of UN resolution 56/262 in 2002; understands that International Mother Language Day is part of a broader initiative "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world", as adopted by the UN General Assembly on 16 May 2007, in UN resolution 61/266, which also, it understands, established 2008 as the International Year of Languages; notes, with concern, reports that linguistic diversity is increasingly threatened as more and more languages disappear; understands that, globally, 40% of the population reportedly does not have access to an education in a language that they speak or understand; further understands, however, that progress is being made in mother tongue-based multilingual education, and believes that there is a growing understanding of its importance, particularly in early schooling, and more commitment to its development in public life. Supported by: John Mason*, Sarah Boyack*, Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Stuart McMillan*, Monica Lennon*, Bill Kidd*, Christine Grahame*, Audrey Nicoll*, Miles Briggs*, Mercedes Villalba*, Monday 21 February 2022 18
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Siobhian Brown*, Emma Harper*, Collette Stevenson*, Paul McLennan*, Alex Rowley*, Pauline McNeill*, Carol Mochan*, Jackie Baillie*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Jackie Dunbar*, Paul O'Kane*, Alasdair Allan*, Kaukab Stewart*, Paul Sweeney*, Natalie Don*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Fiona Hyslop* *S6M-03201 Monica Lennon: Welcoming Endometriosis UK's Four-point Plan for Better Endometriosis Care in Scotland—That the Parliament welcomes the Endometriosis UK report Analysis of Endometriosis Service Provision in Scotland, which, it understands, was commissioned by the Scottish Government, and which focuses on understanding the provision of, and barriers to, care in Scotland for endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women; welcomes commitments made in the Scottish Government’s Women’s Health Plan: A Plan for 2021-2024, to reduce the average waiting time for a confirmed endometriosis diagnosis from 8.5 years to 12 months by the end of the current parliamentary term; understands that the four recommendations by Endometriosis UK will be implemented as soon as possible; further understands that these include implementing the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) guideline and quality standard on endometriosis across Scotland to ensure the basic level of care is met, facilitating relationship development between healthcare services through Managed Clinical Networks to allow for smoother referrals, increasing education at primary and secondary care levels, with, it understands, the analysis showing both GPs and non-specialist gynaecologists needing more education on the condition and investing in endometriosis awareness through a public health campaign, improving menstrual wellbeing education in schools and educating school nurses, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure appropriate funding is in place to deliver on these commitments and improve outcomes for people living with endometriosis. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Carol Mochan*, Sue Webber*, Gillian Mackay*, Pam Duncan- Glancy*, Colin Smyth*, Miles Briggs*, Mercedes Villalba*, Mark Ruskell*, Russell Findlay*, Alex Rowley*, Paul O'Kane*, Graham Simpson*, Paul Sweeney*, Beatrice Wishart* *S6M-03200 Alexander Burnett: Huntly Business Association Receives £36,500 Award from Clashindarroch Wind Farm Fund—That the Parliament congratulates the Huntly Business Association on receiving an award of £36,500 from Clashindarroch Wind Farm Fund; understands that this funding will go towards the maintenance and host costs, as well as further developing the Huntly town website and Experience Huntly app for the next three years; further understands that the funding will aid efforts to promote local businesses and produce marketing material for the town; commends the Huntly Business Association for its work in supporting Huntly businesses, and wishes it continued success in the future. Supported by: Jamie Greene*, Pam Gosal*, Alexander Stewart*, Douglas Ross*, Craig Hoy*, Jeremy Balfour*, Kenneth Gibson*, Douglas Lumsden*, Stuart McMillan*, Tess White*, Finlay Carson*, Colin Beattie*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Sue Webber*, Miles Briggs*, Russell Findlay*, Bill Kidd*, Meghan Gallacher*, Rachael Hamilton*, Liam Kerr* *S6M-03199 Alexander Burnett: Sarah Wordie into Quarter Finals of Channel Four’s Great Cookbook Challenge —That the Parliament congratulates Sarah Wordie on reaching the quarter finals of Channel Four’s Great Cookbook Challenge; commends her for reaching the final eight, from 800 original applicants; understands that her Christmas dinner lasagne received excellent praise from judge Jamie Oliver in the last episode; further understands that if Sarah wins the competition she will win a publishing deal with Penguin Books and Jamie Oliver to write a cookbook, and wishes Sarah the best of luck for the rest of the competition. Monday 21 February 2022 19
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Supported by: Douglas Lumsden*, Murdo Fraser*, Jamie Greene*, Bill Kidd*, Jeremy Balfour*, Alexander Stewart*, Tess White*, Finlay Carson* R, Douglas Ross*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Sue Webber*, Pam Gosal*, Donald Cameron*, Miles Briggs*, Russell Findlay*, Ruth Maguire*, Edward Mountain*, Meghan Gallacher*, Rachael Hamilton*, Liam Kerr*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03198 Annabelle Ewing: NHS Fife Pain Management Pilot Project—That the Parliament welcomes the NHS Fife Pain Management pilot project, which is based at Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre; understands that this pilot has been made possible with funding from the Chronic Pain Winter Support Fund; notes that this free support service is aimed at people with long-term pain that gets in the way of them doing what matters most to them; urges constituents, who may benefit from the service, to get in touch with the team, and wishes every success to the programme. Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Colin Beattie*, Sue Webber*, Pam Gosal*, Audrey Nicoll*, Miles Briggs*, Siobhian Brown*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Evelyn Tweed* *S6M-03197 Michelle Thomson: Forth Valley College Graduation 2022—That the Parliament congratulates all graduates of Forth Valley College who took part in a graduation ceremony at Falkirk Town Hall on 9 February 2022; notes what it sees as the significant challenge faced by students over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in having to change their style of learning and way of engaging with their courses; commends the resilience shown by students, teachers, lecturers and all staff involved in the higher education sector in delivering learning differently, and, it believes, to the highest standard expected of them in Scotland’s celebrated academic heritage; recognises what it sees as the positive impact that Forth Valley College has on students in the Falkirk East constituency, and across the wider district and Forth Valley, providing learning services to students across the area; further congratulates all students graduating from Forth Valley College, and wishes them the very best for the future whatever path they have chosen. Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Pam Gosal*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Stuart McMillan*, Monica Lennon*, Audrey Nicoll*, Miles Briggs*, Siobhian Brown*, Annabelle Ewing*, Ruth Maguire*, Tess White*, Evelyn Tweed*, Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03195 Christine Grahame: Silverburn Phone Box Second Only to the Tardis—That the Parliament recognises the efforts of the small community of Silverburn, in Midlothian, in keeping its iconic, red phone box open; understands that it was originally at risk of removal by Midlothian Council in 2016; further understands that, following a community campaign highlighting its use in a rural area with a patchy phone signal, and its location on an arterial road near popular hikes into the Pentlands, making it an important lifeline at times, BT reportedly agreed to maintain the phone itself, if the community repaired and repainted the box; understands that closure was again proposed in 2019; believes that another determined effort by the community resulted in it once again being repaired and retained; congratulates the community now that the box has, it understands, been granted heritage status by BT, and will henceforth be maintained by them and protected from future removal, and believes that this is a great example of a small community successfully working together to preserve what is important in its local area. Supported by: Stephanie Callaghan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Emma Harper*, Audrey Nicoll*, David Torrance*, Miles Briggs*, Mercedes Villalba*, Annabelle Ewing*, Collette Stevenson*, Tess White*, Ruth Maguire*, Evelyn Tweed* *S6M-03194 Christine Grahame: NHS Borders Covid Virtual Ward—That the Parliament welcomes the trialling by NHS Borders of a Covid Virtual Ward, from 14 February to 31 March Monday 21 February 2022 20
Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan 2022 initially; understands that this will enable patients, who need close monitoring but do not need to be physically in hospital otherwise, to get the care they need at home, safely and conveniently, rather than being in hospital; further understands that all patients must have a face- to-face assessment with a clinician before being referred to the Covid Virtual Ward, to ensure that they are suitable for it, and that those admitted to it will be shown how to use, and be provided with, a pulse oximeter and a patient diary to record symptoms, with them then being contacted every day by a clinician to discuss their readings and symptoms, and how they are feeling; understands that virtual wards are already in use in many NHS boards; notes that they allow people to remain in the comfort of their own homes while being safe in the knowledge that they can get in touch with a clinical professional immediately if necessary; considers that this results in a better experience for patients and increases hospital capacity to restart activity that has had to be paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, and believes that such innovative practices are a key part of ensuring that the NHS can recover safely and effectively. Supported by: James Dornan*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Evelyn Tweed*, Siobhian Brown*, Kenneth Gibson*, Graeme Dey*, Audrey Nicoll*, Bill Kidd* *S6M-03193 Sandesh Gulhane: Glasgow to Share in £100 million Innovation Accelerator Funding—That the Parliament acknowledges the announcement in the UK Government's White Paper, Levelling Up the United Kingdom, with a stated aim of closing the gap between the UK’s highest and lowest performing cities, that Glasgow City Region is to be one of three new Innovation Accelerator areas; understands that it will receive a share of £100 million of UK Government funding to propagate innovation, research and development work; believes that this will help Scotland continue what it sees as its vital role in keeping the UK at the forefront of global science and research, support high-quality jobs, regional economic regeneration and prosperity, and provide opportunities for local people, by combining excellent research with cutting-edge industry as inspired, it understands, by the Stanford-Silicon Valley and MIT-Boston academic- industry models; understands that the UK Government will seek to work collaboratively with the Scottish Government to deliver on this initiative, and further understands that this announcement adds to a £200 million investment for projects in Scotland supported by the Levelling Up Fund, the UK Community Renewal Fund and the Community Ownership Fund. *S6M-03192 Ross Greer: Positive Report for Castlehill Primary School—That the Parliament congratulates Castlehill Primary School and Early Years Centre in Bearsden for what it sees as the positive report published by Education Scotland inspectors, following their recent visit to the school; notes that the report highlights the exceptional response of school and ELC staff to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that Castlehill has provided immense support to the school community by adopting new, creative ways of teaching and engaging children, such as by actively responding to children’s areas of interests, using learning journals to track progress, and by visiting nursery children outside their homes to celebrate their graduation, and applauds the Castlehill staff who, it believes, have gone the extra mile to give their children the best possible learning experience, despite the difficulties of the pandemic. Supported by: Paul Sweeney* *S6M-03191 Colin Beattie: Preston Hall Wins AgriScot's Scottish Arable Farm of the Year Award—That the Parliament congratulates Preston Hall farm, in Midlothian, on winning the Scottish Arable Farm of the Year at this year’s AgriScot awards; notes that this award is supported by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and sponsored by SoilEssentials; believes that this success can be attributed to Bill Gray, who has managed the farm since 1996, and his highly capable team, which has worked very hard over the years; understands that the farm Monday 21 February 2022 21
You can also read
