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BUSINESS BULLETIN No. 286/2012

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Summary of Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

9.30 am Health and Sport Committee Committee Room 1 10.00 am Education and Culture Committee Committee Room 4 10.00 am Justice Committee Committee Room 6 10.00 am Public Petitions Committee Committee Room 2 10.30 am Subordinate Legislation Committee Committee Room 5 ___________________________________________________________________

Meeting of the Parliament

Subject to the Parliament’s approval of Business Motion S4M-03925, today’s business is as follows— 2.00 pm Time for Reflection – Reverend Scott McKenna, Minister at Mayfield

Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions followed by First Minister’s Statement: Scottish Government’s Programme followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-03284 George Adam: Renfrewshire Witch

Hunt 1697, Shining the Light for Community-based Events For full details of today’s business, see Section A. For full details of the future business, see sections B and C. ___________________________________________________________________

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Contents

The sections which appear in today’s Business Bulletin are in bold Section A: Today’s Business

- Meetings of Committees

- Meeting of the Parliament

Section B: Future Meetings of the Parliament

Section C: Future Meetings of Committees

Section D: Oral Questions

- Questions selected for First Minister’s Question Time

- Questions selected for response by Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers at Question Time

Section E: Written Questions – new questions for written answer

Section F: Motions and Amendments

Section G: Bills

- New Bills introduced

- New amendments to Bills

- Members’ Bills proposals

Section H: New Documents – new documents laid before the Parliament and committee reports published

Section I: Petitions – new public petitions

Section J: Progress of Legislation – progress of Bills and subordinate legislation

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Business Bulletin: Tuesday 4 September 2012

Section A – Today’s Business

Meetings of Committees

All meetings take place in the Scottish Parliament, unless otherwise specified. Contact details for Committee Clerks are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Health and Sport Committee 22nd Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 1

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.

2. Inquiry into support for community sport: The Committee will take evidence from—

Stewart Harris, Chief Executive, and Mary Allison, Head of Strategic Planning, sportscotland; Lee Cousins, Chairman, and Kim Atkinson, Policy Director, Scottish Sports Association; Ann Kerr, Head of Healthy Living, and John Howie, Health Improvement Programme Manager, NHS Health Scotland;

and then, in round-table format, from— Stuart Younie, Service Manager, Sport and Active Recreation, Perth and Kinross Council and Member of VOCAL National Executive Committee; Andrew Bain, Chief Executive, Active Stirling and sporta Scotland; Oliver Barsby, Chief Operating Officer, Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils; Steven Percy, Community Sport Hub Development Officer, East Renfrewshire Council; Willie Young, Community and Sport Lead Manager, Argyll and Bute Council; Daryl Mckenzie, Community Sport Hubs Officer, Leisure and Culture Dundee.

3. Support for community sport: The Committee will consider its approach to the inquiry.

Education and Culture Committee 21st Meeting, 2012


1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private.

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2. How the establishment of cultural trusts by local authorities has impacted on cultural services and delivery: The Committee will take evidence from—

Douglas Black, Regional Organiser, UNISON; Mark Bramah, Assistant Chief Executive, Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE); Gerry Campbell, General Manager, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture; Heather Stuart, Chair, The Voice of Chief Officers of Cultural and Leisure Services in Scotland (VOCAL).

3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—

Individual Learning Account (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/172).

4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2013-14: The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2013-14.

5. Differences in cultural participation across Scotland - witness expenses: The Committee will consider a claim under the witness expenses scheme.

Justice Committee 24th Meeting, 2012


1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private.

2. Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

The Rt Hon Lord Gill, Lord President and Lord Justice General; Kathryn MacGregor, Legal Secretary to the Lord President;

and then from— Lauren Wood, Social Policy Co-ordinator, Citizens Advice Scotland; Ronnie Conway, Civil Justice Committee, Law Society of Scotland; Richard Henderson, Chair, Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; Louise Johnson, National Worker - Legal Issues, Scottish Women’s Aid.

3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—

Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Rules 2012 (SSI 2012/197). 4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2013-14: The Committee will consider the appointment

of a budget adviser. 5. Defamation Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider its

approach to the legislative consent memorandum lodged by Kenny MacAskill, Cabinet Secretary for Justice (LCM(S4)13.1).

6. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Public Petitions Committee 12th Meeting, 2012


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1. Declaration of interests: Jackson Carlaw will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Consideration of new petitions: The Committee will consider— PE1436 by Colette Barrie on abolition of the requirement for corroboration.

3. Consideration of current petitions: The Committee will consider— PE1367 by Andrew Deans MSYP, on behalf of the Scottish Youth Parliament, on banning mosquito devices; PE1412 by Bill McDowell on bonds of caution; PE1415 by John Steele on updating the Burial Grounds (Scotland) Act 1855; PE1416 by Eileen Baxendale on a review of health issues and planning guidance in respect of telecommunications masts; PE1425 by Maureen Harkness on the adverse impact of DVLA local office closures; PE1426 by Donna Scott on a national donor milk bank service; PE1427 by Rob Kirkwood, on behalf of the Leith Links Residents Association, on access to justice for non-corporate multi-party groups; PE1428 by Councillor Douglas Philand, on behalf of Argyll First, on improvements for the A83; PE1429 by Wajahat Nassar on making Scottish education more accessible; PE1430 by Ewan Cameron on regulation of childminding businesses.

Subordinate Legislation Committee 19th Meeting, 2012


1. Declaration of interests: Hanzala Malik will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—

Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification) Order 2012 [draft]; Population (Statistics) Act 1938 Modifications (Scotland) Order 2012 [draft]; Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Incidental Provisions) Order 2012 [draft].

3. Instruments subject to negative procedure: The Committee will consider the following—

Bluetongue (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/199); Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/208); Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/228); Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/209); Green Deal (Acknowledgment) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/214); Charities Restricted Funds Reorganisation (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/219);

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2012/9780111017579/contents



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Charities Reorganisation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/220).

4. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure: The Committee will consider the following—

Annual Close Time (Permitted Periods of Fishing) (River Dee (Aberdeenshire) Salmon Fishery District) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/210); Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/218); Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) 2012 (SSI 2012/221).

5. Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the delegated powers provisions in this Bill at Stage 1.





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Meeting of the Parliament

Subject to the Parliament’s approval of Business Motion S4M-03925, today’s business is as follows— 2.00 pm Time for Reflection – Reverend Scott McKenna, Minister at

Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

S4M-03925 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business—


2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister’s Statement: Scottish Government’s

Programme followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s

Programme followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Wednesday 5 September 2012

2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Education and Lifelong Learning followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s

Programme followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business

Thursday 6 September 2012

11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions

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11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Stage 1 Debate: Local Government Finance (Unoccupied

Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution: Local Government Finance

(Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time


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


2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Finance, Employment and Sustainable

Growth followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business


11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions

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12.30 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time


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


2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions: Justice and the Law Officers; Rural

Affairs and the Environment followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business


11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions

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5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Topical Questions 1. Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that young people across Scotland have access to the relevant information regarding the legal and practical definition of rape. (S4T-00018)

2. Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government whether Aberdeen City Council has submitted any new tax incremental financing applications since rejecting the business plan incorporating the City Garden Project. (S4T-00001) followed by First Minister’s Statement: Scottish Government’s Programme followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s

Programme followed by Business Motions S4M-03926 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary

Bureau: Business Motion—That the Parliament agrees that the deadline for consideration of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be extended to 21 September 2012.

followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions S4M-03927 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary

Bureau: Committee Membership—That the Parliament agrees that—

George Adam be appointed to replace Sandra White as a member of the Health and Sport Committee;

Sandra White be appointed to replace George Adam as a member of the Public Audit Committee.

S4M-03928 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Substitution on a Committee—That the Parliament agrees that—

Colin Beattie be appointed to replace George Adam as the Scottish National Party substitute on the Education and Culture Committee;

Bob Doris to replace Sandra White as the Scottish National Party substitute on the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee. S4M-03929 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Designation of Lead Committee—That the Parliament agrees that the Infrastructure and Capital

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Investment Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Water Resources (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1.

S4M-03930 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Office of the Clerk—That the Parliament agrees that between 6 January 2013 and 31 January 2014, the Office of the Clerk will be open on all days except: Saturdays and Sundays, 29 March and 1 April 2013, 6 May 2013, 24 May and 27 May 2013, St Andrew’s Day (29 November 2013), 24 December (pm), 25 and 26 December 2013, 1 and 2 January 2014. S4M-03931 Bruce Crawford on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Parliamentary Recess Dates—That the Parliament agrees the following parliamentary recess dates under Rule 2.3.1: 9 to 17 February 2013 (inclusive), 30 March to 14 April 2013 (inclusive), 29 June to 1 September 2013 (inclusive), 12 to 27 October 2013 (inclusive), 21 December 2013 to 5 January 2014 (inclusive).

5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business Debate on the subject of— S4M-03284 George Adam: Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697,

Shining the Light for Community-based Events—That the Parliament congratulates the Paisley Development Trust and everyone involved with the event, Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697; notes that the event took place across Paisley town centre on 9 June 2012 and included storytelling and numerous re-enactments; praises all of the volunteers who gave up time to make what it considers to have been a great and successful day; thanks especially the 250 people who donned historical garments to make the re-enactments as authentic as possible and the estimated 1,000 people from Paisley and Renfrewshire who came out in force to support the day; considers that community-led events such as the Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 are a great way to engage communities, bring people to towns, spark interest in local history and culture and, more generally, provide locally based and produced entertainment and enjoyment for towns as a whole, and believes that more events like this in cities, towns and villages across Scotland would be of great benefit to local communities and would highlight the talent and imagination of so many throughout the land.

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Section B – Future Meetings of the Parliament

Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 20 June 2012

Wednesday 5 September 2012 2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.00 pm Portfolio Questions Education and Lifelong Learning (for names of those Members

selected for Portfolio Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 28 June 2012)

followed by Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business – S4M-02703 Kenneth Macintosh:

Humankind Index (for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Monday 11 June 2012)

Thursday 6 September 2012 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions (for names of those Members selected for

General Questions see Section D of the Business Bulletin for Thursday 28 June 2012)

12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions (for text of questions see Section D) 12.30 pm Members’ Business – S4M-03168 Annabel Goldie: River City

(for text of motion see Section F of the Business Bulletin for Friday 8 June 2012)

2.30 pm Scottish Government Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time

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Business Bulletin: Tuesday 4 September 2012 Section C – 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 at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee 5 September 2012

22nd Meeting, 2012

The Committee will meet at 9.30 am in Committee Room 1 1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether

to take items 3 and 4 in private. 2. The Winning Years strategy: The Committee will take evidence from—

Stephen Leckie, Chair, Tourism Leadership Group; Andrew Dixon, Chief Executive, Creative Scotland; Willie MacLeod, Executive Director, Scotland, British Hospitality Association; Gordon Arthur, Director of Communications and Marketing, Glasgow 2014;

and then from— Professor John Lennon, Director, Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development, Glasgow Caledonian University; Ray McCowan, Director: Curriculum Strategy and Academic Planning, Jewel and Esk College; David Allen, Director of Scotland, People 1st.

3. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2013-14: The Committee will consider a list of candidates for the post of budget adviser.

4. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2013-14: The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2013-14.

5. Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 12 September, the Committee will continue to take evidence on The Winning Years inquiry.

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/index.htm

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For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Finance Committee 5 September 2012 21st Meeting, 2012


1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in private.

2. Scotland Act 2012: The Committee will take evidence on the implementation of the financial powers arising from the Scotland Act 2012 from—

John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth; Alistair Brown, Deputy Director, Fiscal Responsibility Division; Sean Neil, Principal Policy Analyst, Scottish Government.

3. Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S4)14.1 from—

John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth; Dr Linda Pooley, Head of Energy Technology and Investment Unit; Stuart Foubister, Head of Economy and Transport Division, Scottish Government Legal Directorate, Scottish Government.

4. Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence at Stage 1 from—

Zoe Mochrie, Head of Freedom of Information Unit and Legislation Team; Heike Stephenson, Scottish Government Legal Directorate; Andrew Gunn, Bill Manager, Scottish Government.

5. Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Financial Memoradum of the Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill from—

Colin McKay, Deputy Director, Legal System Division; Ondine Tennant, Bill team officer, Legal System Division; Karen MacIvor, Bill team officer, Legal System Division, Scottish Government.

6. Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill: The Committee will consider the evidence taken on the Financial Memoradum of the Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill.

7. Proposed Contingent Liability: The Committee will consider its approach to a proposed Contingent Liability.

8. Demographic change and ageing population: The Committee will consider its approach to its inquiry into demographic change and ageing population.

9. Water Resources (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider its approach to the Financial Memorandum of the Water Resources (Scotland) Bill.

10. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

Proposed future business

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At its next meeting, on 12 September, the Committee expects to take further oral evidence on the Financial Memorandum of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

Equal Opportunities Committee 6 September 2012 14th Meeting, 2012


1. Gypsy/Travellers and care (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

2. Having and Keeping a Home: steps to preventing homelessness among young people (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report.

Proposed future business At its next meeting, on 13 September, the Committee plans to consider further draft reports on its Gypsy/Travellers and care inquiry and its Having and Keeping a Home inquiry. It will also consider its approach to scrutiny of the Draft Budget 2013-14. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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Section D - Oral Questions

Topical Questions selected for answer on 4 September 2012

1. Siobhan McMahon: To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that young people across Scotland have access to the relevant information regarding the legal and practical definition of rape. (S4T-00018) 2. Kevin Stewart: To ask the Scottish Government whether Aberdeen City Council has submitted any new tax incremental financing applications since rejecting the business plan incorporating the City Garden Project. (S4T-00001)

First Minister’s Questions selected for answer on 6 September 2012

1. Johann Lamont: To ask the First Minister what engagements he has planned for the rest of the day. (S4F-00822) 2. Ruth Davidson: To ask the First Minister when he will next meet the Secretary of State for Scotland. (S4F-00818) 3. Willie Rennie: To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Cabinet. (S4F-00823) 4. John Finnie: To ask the First Minister what representations the Scottish Government has made to BBC Scotland following the announcement that there will be 35 job losses at BBC Highlands and Islands and a reduction to its Gaelic news service. (S4F-00816) 5. Richard Baker: To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with CalMac regarding the future of ferry services. (S4F-00831) 6. Linda Fabiani: To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the proposed closure of the Rolls Royce plant in East Kilbride. (S4F-00824)

Members selected for Portfolio Questions on 12 September 2012

The following members have been randomly selected for Portfolio Questions on the above date. Questions must be lodged no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 05 September 2012. These will then appear in this section of the Business Bulletin on Thursday 06 September 2012.

Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth

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1. Mark McDonald 2. John Park 3. Jamie McGrigor 4. Stuart McMillan 5. John Lamont 6. Fiona McLeod 7. Duncan McNeil 8. Colin Beattie 9. Michael McMahon 10. Bob Doris 11. Graeme Dey 12. Mary Fee 13. Jamie Hepburn 14. Iain Gray 15. Stewart Maxwell 16. Chic Brodie 17. Drew Smith 18. James Dornan 19. Joe FitzPatrick 20. Dave Thompson

Members selected for General Questions on 13 September 2012

The following members have been randomly selected for General Questions on the above date. Questions must be lodged no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 05 September 2012. These will then appear in this section of the Business Bulletin on Thursday 06 September 2012. 1. Margaret Burgess 2. Richard Lyle 3. Paul Martin 4. Joan McAlpine 5. Margaret McCulloch 6. Hanzala Malik 7. Linda Fabiani 8. Jim Eadie 9. Mark Griffin 10. Jenny Marra

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Section F – Motions and Amendments

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.

A search facility is also available on the Scottish Parliament web site at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

Any questions in relation to this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk, for which contact details are provided at the end of the Bulletin.

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New and altered motions and amendments

*S4M-03982 Margaret McDougall: NHS Ayrshire and Arran Promotes National Smile Month—That the Parliament welcomes the work done by NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s oral health team to promote National Smile Month, most recently at Tesco in Kilbirnie offering vouchers to customers if they purchased healthy snacks, drinks or oral health products that they could swap for an oral health-branded re-usable shopping bag and notes that the team will be out and about all over Ayrshire engaging with schools, colleges, dental practices and other health professionals to promote National Smile Month and promote good oral health care.

*S4M-03981 Colin Beattie: 75th Year for Newbattle Abbey College—That the Parliament congratulates Newbattle Abbey College on its 75th anniversary; acknowledges what it sees as the commitment of staff members who continue to provide quality education for adults; commends the achievements of Newbattle Abbey College alumni and those who have advanced to higher education, and wishes the college success, both in its development of a pan-Celtic programme and for another 75 years.

*S4M-03980 Colin Beattie: Funding for Volunteer Centre—That the Parliament applauds Volunteer Centre Midlothian on its receipt of a £4,000 award from the Lloyds TSB Foundation, which, it understands, will go toward paying the salary of a co-ordinator of its Connect Online project and notes what it sees as the incredible work of the volunteers and staff whose projects continue to benefit the community.

*S4M-03979 Colin Beattie: Hollies Day Centre Award—That the Parliament congratulates Hollies Day Centre on being awarded £5,000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation; understands that this will contribute toward the salary of its part-time Dementia Unit co-worker; acknowledges the centre’s work in providing what it sees as a valuable service to the community for half a century, and wishes Hollies Day Centre continued success in its commitment to the centre and older people.

*S4M-03978 Jackie Baillie: The Lennox Herald Debuts its New Look—That the Parliament congratulates the Lennox Herald on its new format; understands that the publication has kept the people of West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh and Lomond informed of local news and events for over 161 years, with over 8,000 issues published; notes that despite it being in what it considers to be a struggling industry, the Lennox Herald has managed to maintain readership levels at almost 27,000 per week; recognises the contribution of all those involved with the newspaper, past and present, and wishes all of those involved every success with the new-look Lennox Herald.

*S4M-03977 Patrick Harvie: Death Penalty in the Gambia—That the Parliament condemns the nine executions recently carried out in the Gambia and President Yahya Jammeh’s stated intention of having a further 38 prisoners executed by mid-September 2012; recognises the work done by Amnesty International to draw attention to the reported political nature of the charges against many of these prisoners, lack of fair trials, evidence of torture against them and history of human rights violations by the regime of President Jammeh; endorses the position taken by

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the UK Government and others to urge the Gambian authorities not to carry out the threatened executions; urges the UK Government and the wider international community to seek a resolution at the UN General Assembly condemning the use of the death penalty and all human rights abuses in the Gambia, and considers that aid, trade, tourism and diplomacy all have a role to play in putting pressure on the Gambian Government to end its abuse of human rights.

Supported by: John Finnie*, Mary Fee*, John Mason*, Liam McArthur*, Jackie Baillie*, Annabelle Ewing*

*S4M-03976 Neil Findlay: Fauldhouse Supports Ovarian Cancer Research—That the Parliament notes that ovarian cancer can be hard to diagnose; understands that this is because the symptoms can be similar to quite common and less serious conditions and that, by the time of diagnosis, the cancer is usually at an advanced stage; believes however that, if detected early, the survival rate is over 80%; acknowledges that 7,000 women are diagnosed in the UK each year with the condition and that, of these, 70% are diagnosed at the later stages; notes that, in the last 20 years, survival rates have not improved and believes that the UK has one of the highest incidence rates in Europe; welcomes the fundraising efforts of Cathy and Steven Bryce, who, it considers, tirelessly raise funds for ovarian cancer research; recognises the efforts and support of the Fauldhouse community in supporting this good cause, including the businesses, artists and others who helped and participated at a recent music event fundraiser, and looks forward to further progress being made in the treatment of this disease.

*S4M-03975 Dave Thompson: Congratulating David Smith—That Parliament congratulates David Smith, James Roe, Naomi Riches, Pam Relph and Lily van den Broecke on their success in the mixed cox fours on 2 September 2012; understands that David Smith grew up in Aviemore and has been competing for Britain since 2009; acknowledges that he had to undergo major neck surgery in 2010, which left him paralysed, but has trained hard and fought back to win world titles and now Paralympic gold this year; hopes that the team enjoys celebrating its success, and looks forward to celebrating future triumphs.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*

*S4M-03974 Roderick Campbell: Beached Whales in North East Fife—That the Parliament recognises the sad beaching and death of 16 pilot whales on a beach near Pittenweem and Anstruther; understands that a pod of the mammals became stranded on the morning of 2 September 2012 and that teams of local vets and members of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue tried to keep them alive, with assistance from local police and fire services, Anstruther lifeboat, coastguard teams from St Andrews and Leven, SSPCA and several volunteers; understands that 10 whales were re-floated and monitored for 48 hours; praises the efforts of all those involved in trying to rescue the stricken animals, and hopes that their efforts ensure no other whales from this pod come to any further harm.

Supported by: Rob Gibson*, Humza Yousaf*, Kenneth Gibson*, Annabelle Ewing*, Joan McAlpine*, Margaret Burgess*, Stuart McMillan*

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*S4M-03973 Graeme Dey: Arbroath and Angus, an Engineering Hub—That the Parliament celebrates the success of the Arbroath-based Angus Training Group in its record intake of students for 2012-13 in the engineering modern apprenticeship course, which amounts to a 50% boost in numbers from the previous year and marks the Angus Training Group’s largest intake of students in 30 years; notes that the 67 students beginning their apprenticeship come from a variety of locations in Scotland, including as far afield as Paisley and Peterhead; believes that this year’s record-breaker demonstrates that the desire for modern apprenticeships has increased and, where focussed courses offer schemes such as this, run in tandem with local further education colleges and engineering firms of international renown, including in this case 46 companies with local bases, can lead to a lifelong career in an industry much in demand across the world, and wishes the Angus Training Group, which has operated from the county since 1966, and this year’s students, good luck for the forthcoming academic year and success in advancing engineering skills and knowledge well into the future.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Margaret Burgess*

*S4M-03972 Helen Eadie: Celebrating Planned Investment at Rosyth—That the Parliament welcomes the developments currently planned for Rosyth; notes that these developments include a £85 million investment by Babcock to create the Rosyth International Container Terminal; recognises the strategic importance of this project in providing a deep-water port facility for the Forth and improving Scotland’s connectivity for international trade, and believes that this project will bring much-needed new jobs to the area and will provide a significant boost to the Fife economy.

*S4M-03971 Murdo Fraser: Heartland FM Wins Radio Award—That the Parliament congratulates Heartland FM on winning the Best Radio Station award at the Scottish New Music awards; understands that the station plays an integral part in the community and praises the hard work of everyone involved with it; notes that it is run entirely by volunteers and provides output 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week; believes that the station educates and informs people; compliments it on what it understands is its part in inspiring other stations to operate on similar platforms; recognises that the Scottish New Music awards are independently run and seek to promote Scottish culture, and believes in the merit of awards run by music lovers for music lovers.

Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Jackie Baillie*, Jamie McGrigor*, Nanette Milne*, Margaret Mitchell*, David Stewart*, John Lamont*

*S4M-03970 Claudia Beamish: Celebrating Kirkpatrick Macmillan—That the Parliament notes that 2 September 2012 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Kirkpatrick Macmillan, the Dumfriesshire blacksmith who is widely credited with the invention of the first mechanically propelled bicycle in 1839; notes that Macmillan regularly used his invention to travel the 14-mile journey between his home near Thornhill and Dumfries and that, on one two-day journey, he travelled around 68 miles to Glasgow; further notes that Macmillan never patented his invention nor became famous during his lifetime because of it but believes that his achievement was one of the greatest inventions of the Victorian age; notes that a replica of Macmillan’s bicycle is displayed, along with a variety of other historical bikes, at the

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Scottish Cycle Museum, which is based at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate where Macmillan worked for the Duke of Buccleuch, and believes that celebrating the achievement of Macmillan can help to inspire more people to take up cycling for transport, sport and leisure.

Supported by: Jackie Baillie*, Elaine Murray*, Annabelle Ewing*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Graeme Pearson*, John Lamont*

*S4M-03969 John Lamont: Congratulations to Libby and James Clegg—That the Parliament congratulates Libby Clegg and her brother, James, on winning silver and bronze in the Paralympic Games; recognises that Libby’s silver in the 100m T12 is her second Paralympic medal, having come second in Beijing in 2008 and hopes that James’ medal in the 100m Butterfly S12 is the first of many Paralympic medals for him; wishes them both luck in their remaining events; notes that they are both originally from Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders, and believes that they have done the Borders proud with their efforts.

Supported by: Graeme Pearson*, Ruth Davidson*, Jamie McGrigor*, Anne McTaggart*, Jackie Baillie*, Mary Scanlon*, Nanette Milne*, Margaret Mitchell*, David Stewart*

*S4M-03968 Kevin Stewart: Congratulations to Paralympic Gold Medallist, Neil Fachie—That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdonian, Neil Fachie, and his pilot, Barney Storey, on winning gold in the men’s individual B 1km cycling time trial at the Paralympics; recognises that they clocked a world record of 1 minute 01.351 seconds, and wishes Neil and Barney all the best with their future endeavours.

Supported by: Humza Yousaf*, Annabelle Ewing*, Joan McAlpine*, Margaret Burgess*, Jackie Baillie*

*S4M-03967 Richard Simpson: Dementia Centre Shortlisted for Nursing Times Awards—That the Parliament congratulates the Stirling University Dementia Services Development Centre on being shortlisted for its project, 10 Helpful Hints for Carers of People with Dementia, in the Enhancing Patient Dignity category of the Nursing Times Awards 2012 and notes that this project is funded by Comic Relief and provides free training and information on practical ways of coping to family members carers of people with dementia.

*S4M-03966 Gordon MacDonald: Wester Hailes Food Bank—That the Parliament congratulates the Holy Trinity Church in Wester Hailes on establishing a food bank; understands that, so far in 2012, it has handed out over 600 food parcels, weighing a combined total in excess of two tonnes; believes that, as a result of welfare benefit changes being proposed by the UK Government, vulnerable people will become more dependent on the work of volunteers for basic necessities, and considers that, as these take effect, more people will be forced to seek assistance from such charities.

*S4M-03965 Bill Walker: First Female Minister Appointed to Historic Abbey—That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Reverend MaryAnn Rennie as the first female minister of the historic Dunfermline Abbey, burial place of King Robert the

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Bruce and a wealth of Scottish kings and queens; understands that Revered Rennie has 14 years of experience as a parish minister and that she currently serves in St Anne’s Parish Church in Corstorphine, Edinburgh; considers that Reverend Rennie will bring a wealth of experience to her new charge, and wishes her success in her appointment.

*S4M-03964 Jim Eadie: East Linton Cycling Initiative Takes to the Hills—That the Parliament congratulates Alistair Clark of the Traprain Trails group from East Lothian on his plans to establish free-to-use bike trails around Traprain Law near East Linton; commends the initiative and its ambition to attract young people and families out of the city to enjoy the East Lothian countryside; recognises what it considers to be the initiative’s ability to promote healthy lifestyles for young people and the opportunities that it will present for the development of cycling in East Lothian and beyond, and wishes the project every success.

*S4M-03963 Patricia Ferguson: Aileen McGlynn OBE Wins Silver—That the Parliament congratulates Aileen McGlynn, from Scotland, and her pilot, Helen Scott, on winning silver in the tandem 1 km time trial at the London Paralympics and understands that this is the latest in a large haul of medals and titles for the Glaswegian cyclist, adding to the golds that she won in the same event at the Athens and Beijing Games .

S4M-03952 Drew Smith: First Minister Favours Break-up of the BBC—That the Parliament notes with surprise the announcement made by the First Minister that an SNP-led administration would break-up the BBC and replace it with a separate public service broadcaster should independence be supported at the 2014 referendum; understands that there are now more than 100 television production companies in Scotland and that the industry employs around 15,000 people, particularly around the digital media hub at the Riverside in Glasgow; expresses its concern for those employed in the creative industries who, it considers, now face uncertainty due to what it believes is a lack of detail in the First Minister’s plans; regrets that such uncertainty comes at a time when job reductions are already being announced, with a reported 35 BBC Scotland posts, in its news, outreach and Gaelic departments, to be lost by March 2013; considers it strange that the First Minister is apparently in favour of keeping other British institutions, such as the monarchy and the pound sterling, yet wants to break-up the BBC; understands that, although the First Minister has indicated that the proposed Scottish public service broadcaster would be funded mainly by licence fee payers, raising an estimated £320 million, commercial avenues were ―not necessarily a problem in principle‖; believes that this would lead to a very different experience for viewers and that much of the programming schedule could be filled with adverts and imported programmes; notes that the First Minister has made comparisons with Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), the Irish state broadcaster; understands that RTÉ has six minutes of advertising every hour; further notes that, based on population size, the First Minister has also made comparisons with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation; understands that Danish citizens pay as much as 60% more for their licence fee than those in the UK; hopes that the Scottish Government paper, which it understands will be published in 2013, will clarify whether viewers in Scotland will have to pay as much more for their licence and whether they would also have to pay extra for other BBC programming, such as BBC Radio’s 3 or 5 Live, and understands that, with programmes sometimes costing as

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much as £750 000 per episode to produce, one hour of quality drama a week could cost one tenth of a Scottish broadcaster’s entire budget.

Supported by: Anne McTaggart*, Hugh Henry*, Jackie Baillie*, Patricia Ferguson*, Neil Bibby*, Iain Gray*, Michael McMahon*, Neil Findlay*, Patrick Harvie*

*S4M-03952.1 Patrick Harvie: First Minister Favours Break-up of the BBC—As an amendment to motion S4M-03952 in the name of Drew Smith (First Minister Favours Break-up of the BBC), insert at end "; further believes that proper consideration should be given to the option of sharing responsibility between the UK and the Scottish Government for the BBC’s charter, licence and agreement; considers that such an arrangement might provide advantages including a ―double lock‖ protection for the principles of public service broadcasting and for the licence fee as the funding basis for the BBC, a stronger impetus for the BBC to produce content that is relevant to Scotland and a secure context for those working in the TV production, broadcasting and digital media industries in Scotland, and urges consideration of this option both by supporters of Scottish independence and by supporters of Scotland remaining in the UK."

Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support

S4M-03962 Stirling Castle Named as the UK’s Top Heritage Attraction (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Jim Eadie*, Dennis Robertson*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Kevin Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Angus MacDonald*, Anne McTaggart*, Gavin Brown*, John Mason*, John Lamont*, Kenneth Gibson*, Jamie McGrigor*, Mike MacKenzie*, Stewart Maxwell*, David Torrance*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03961 Love Your Lungs (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Dave Thompson*, Mary Scanlon*, Sandra White*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Siobhan McMahon*, Kevin Stewart*, Margaret McDougall*, Mike MacKenzie*, Jackson Carlaw*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Nanette Milne*, Liz Smith*, Christina McKelvie*, Jackie Baillie*, John Lamont*, Anne McTaggart*, Angus MacDonald*, Iain Gray*, Bill Walker*, Graeme Dey*, Jamie McGrigor*, Gavin Brown*, John Mason*, Drew Smith*, Murdo Fraser*, David Torrance*, John Finnie*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03960 New Covenant for Falkirk District’s Forces’ Veterans and their Families (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Jim Eadie*, Aileen McLeod*, Dennis Robertson*, Chic Brodie*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Rob Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*, Siobhan McMahon*, Margaret Burgess*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Humza Yousaf*, Gordon MacDonald*, Christina McKelvie*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance* S4M-03959 The 2nd Edinburgh Pipe Band Championship (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Jim Eadie*, Elaine Smith*, Chic Brodie*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Jamie McGrigor*, Kevin Stewart*, Sandra White*, Margaret Burgess*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Anne McTaggart*, Humza Yousaf*,

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Jackson Carlaw*, Gordon MacDonald*, Stuart McMillan*, Rob Gibson*, Angus MacDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, Adam Ingram*, David Torrance* S4M-03958 Congratulations to Karate Gold-medalist Lauren MacKenzie (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Richard Lyle*, Colin Beattie*, James Kelly* S4M-03957 Ayrshire Minority Ethnic Communities Association (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Dennis Robertson*, Chic Brodie*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Anne McTaggart*, Adam Ingram*, Joan McAlpine*, David Torrance* S4M-03955 BBC Cuts to the Highlands (lodged on 31 August 2012) Dave Thompson*, Claudia Beamish*, Joan McAlpine*, Sandra White*, Neil Findlay*, Richard Lyle*, Mike MacKenzie*, Iain Gray*, Bill Walker*, John Mason*, Anne McTaggart*, Angus MacDonald*, Jackie Baillie*, Gordon MacDonald*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Simpson*, Rhoda Grant* S4M-03954 EHRC Coalition Cuts (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Dennis Robertson*, Richard Lyle*, Joe FitzPatrick*, Angus MacDonald*, Joan McAlpine*, John Finnie* S4M-03953 Shetland’s Message in a Bottle (lodged on 31 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Adam Ingram*, Mary Scanlon*, Hanzala Malik*, Maureen Watt*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Angus MacDonald*, Anne McTaggart*, Joan McAlpine*, John Finnie* S4M-03951 Congratulations to Dan Watson, Winner of the UK James Dyson Award (lodged on 31 August 2012) Richard Lyle*, Jackie Baillie*, Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03950 Aberdeen Communities Programme Awards (lodged on 30 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Adam Ingram* S4M-03948 British Science Festival in Aberdeen (lodged on 30 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Joe FitzPatrick* S4M-03947 Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Initiative Campaign (lodged on 30 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03946 Fibromyalgia Awareness Week 2012 (lodged on 30 August 2012) Aileen McLeod*, Mary Scanlon*, Maureen Watt*, Joe FitzPatrick* S4M-03944 Retirement of Mr Paul Wilson OBE (lodged on 30 August 2012) Duncan McNeil* S4M-03943 BBC Highlands and Islands Job Cuts (lodged on 30 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Adam Ingram*, Jim Eadie*, Dave Thompson*, Dennis Robertson*, Mike MacKenzie*, Hanzala Malik*, Rob Gibson*, Christina McKelvie*, John Mason*, Joan McAlpine*, Angus MacDonald*, Kevin Stewart*, Bill Walker*, Stewart Maxwell*, Humza Yousaf*, Gordon MacDonald*, Sandra White*, Richard Lyle*, Mark McDonald*, Kenneth Gibson*, David Torrance*

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S4M-03941 Recognising and Assisting in the Role of Family Support Workers -(lodged on 30 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03940 George Galloway (lodged on 29 August 2012) John Finnie*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03939 Kelso Ram Sales (lodged on 29 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03938 Junior Ryder Cup 2014 (lodged on 29 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Duncan McNeil*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03936 850 Years of Paisley Abbey (lodged on 29 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03935 Scotland’s Young Runaways (lodged on 29 August 2012) John Finnie* S4M-03933 Chryston and District Annual Horticultural Society Show (lodged on 29 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03923 Trades Unions and Liberty Call for Action on Blacklisting (lodged on 28 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03922 Create a Sir Chris Hoy Cycle Network (lodged on 28 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03921.1 Aberdeen City Centre (lodged on 29 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03921 Aberdeen City Centre (lodged on 28 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03920 Supporting the Iron Journey (lodged on 28 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03919 CrossReach Week 2012 (lodged on 28 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03918 Death of Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon (lodged on 28 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03917 Congratulations to Fair Isle Primary School in Kirkcaldy (lodged on 28 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Mike MacKenzie*, Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03916 US Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia (lodged on 27 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03914 Double Joy for Lawrie (lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03913 Paisley 10k (lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt*

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S4M-03912 Relaunch of Historic Paisley Newspaper (lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03911 Neil Armstrong (lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03910 The Passing of Neil Armstrong (lodged on 27 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03909 Dyce Community Fun Day (lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03908 Congratulations to Glasgow Flame Ambassador Jodie Taylor -(lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt*, Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03907 Discover Opportunities Awards (lodged on 27 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03904 A Warm Welcome to Wildlife at Crichton Royal Dairy Research Farm (lodged on 27 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03903 ROVOP Funding Congratulations (lodged on 24 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03900 Congratulating Jimmy Leitch, Best Volunteer in Adult Football -(lodged on 24 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03898 Congratulations to Weesleekit, Dumfries (lodged on 24 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03897 Congratulations to NG Homes (lodged on 24 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03895 Parliament Condemns Labour’s Alcohol Plans for Northumberland -(lodged on 24 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03894 Congratulations to Lightburn Elderly Association Project on 20 Years of Service (lodged on 24 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03893 Schofield Dyers and Finishers’ 1878 Paper Press, the Oldest Manufacturing Machinery in the World? (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03892 Musselburgh Transition Toun (lodged on 23 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03890 Congratulations to the Howard Family (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03889 Iraqi Youth Orchestra Comes to Scotland (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*

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S4M-03888 Eco Award for ERI Thurso (lodged on 23 August 2012) Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt*, John Finnie* S4M-03887 Congratulations to Robert Harvey, Author of Rutherglen’s Greatest Player (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03885 Roxburgh and Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03883 Congratulating Rev Dr Derek Browning on 25 Years of Service -(lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03882 Dreams Come True (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03881 Whale Arts 20th Anniversary (lodged on 23 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03879 AMSportstours Offering Hope to Trafficking Victims (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03878 Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03877 Scottish Borders Festival of Sport (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03876 South Queensferry’s Ferry Fair Festival (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03875 Scottish Youth Theatre Annual Report (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03874 Consumer Rights Consultation (lodged on 22 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03873 Aberdeen Businessmen Back City Garden Project (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03872 Congratulating Scotland Under-16 Women’s National Basketball Team (lodged on 22 August 2012) Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03871 Congratulations to Blairdardie Primary School (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03870 Progress with the Helix Project (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt*

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S4M-03869 Maryhill and Summerston Mini Olympics (lodged on 22 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing*, Maureen Watt* S4M-03868 Shetland-based Poet Wins International Competition (lodged on 22 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03867 Scotland’s Police Pipe Bands (lodged on 20 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03866 Paisley’s Festival of Fire (lodged on 20 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03865 Emily Maguire, Paisley’s Olympic Medal Winner (lodged on 20 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03863 40th Anniversary of the Kilbirnie Street Fire (lodged on 20 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03860.1 Investment in Aberdeen (lodged on 22 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03860 Investment in Aberdeen (lodged on 20 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03859 Bee Aware of National Honey Bee Day (lodged on 21 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03857 Congratulating Jimmy Sinclair on his 100th Birthday (lodged on 17 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03856 Bruce Trust, Dumfries (lodged on 17 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03854 Votes at 16 (lodged on 17 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03853 Young Carers Festival 2012 (lodged on 21 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Richard Simpson* S4M-03851 Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution (lodged on 16 August 2012) Annabelle Ewing* S4M-03849 Glasgow’s Olympic Medal Party (lodged on 16 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03845 Aberdeen and District Battalion of the Boys Brigade (lodged on 16 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03844 Allan McGraw for the SFA Hall of Fame (lodged on 16 August 2012) Anne McTaggart* S4M-03843 Time for a 21st Century Revamp of the Parcel Delivery Service -(lodged on 16 August 2012) Maureen Watt*

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S4M-03839 Congratulations to West Wemyss Walk Inn (lodged on 15 August 2012) Maureen Watt*, Anne McTaggart* S4M-03838 Kirkcaldy Youths in the GB Under-19 Floorball Team (lodged on 15 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03836 Aberdeen Welcomes Gay Men’s Health (lodged on 15 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03835 Baron Morris of Manchester (lodged on 15 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03834 Concern over Atos Contract (lodged on 15 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03831 London 2012 (lodged on 14 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03826 New Explorations Mentoring Service (lodged on 14 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03824 Kinneil Museum Gets Four Star Rating (lodged on 14 August 2012) Maureen Watt* S4M-03821 Glowing Report for River Clyde Homes (lodged on 14 August 2012) Richard Simpson* S4M-03819 Congratulations to North East Sensory Services and Choices Aberdeen Pregnancy (lodged on 10 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03817 Funding Success for Scotstoun Broadsword Club (lodged on 10 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03816 Aberdeen Harbour (lodged on 10 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03815 West Dunbartonshire Get Top Marks (lodged on 10 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03814 Lay Staff Monitoring Anaesthetised Animals (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03813 Hamilton Information Project for Youth’s Funding Success (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03812 Gambling Proliferation (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03811 Efforts to Secure a Global Arms Trade Treaty Continue (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03810 Liberal Democrats Prioritise Survival (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie*

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S4M-03808 Women’s Support Service Is Recognised (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03807 Support for Soldiers Saving the Olympic Games (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03806 A Decade of Service for National Park Authority (lodged on 09 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03800 Restoration Project For Skylark (lodged on 08 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03797 A Future for History of Milngavie (lodged on 07 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03794 Scott Brash, Golden Olympian (lodged on 07 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03789 Congratulations to Gold Medal Winner Tim Baillie (lodged on 07 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03786 Congratulations to British Showjumping Team (lodged on 07 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03785 Communities Benefit (lodged on 07 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03774 Congratulations to Andy Murray on Olympic Success (lodged on 07 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03770 Money for Play Therapy Base Co-operative (lodged on 07 August 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03763 Congratulating Olympic Rower Katherine Grainger MBE (lodged on 03 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03756 Improved Punctuality at Edinburgh Airport (lodged on 03 August 2012) Jim Eadie* S4M-03683 Keep Scotland Beautiful (lodged on 23 July 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03681 Waverley Care and the Pleasance Theatre Trust, 21 Years of Partnership (lodged on 23 July 2012) Mike MacKenzie* S4M-03443 Congratulations to Streetwork (lodged on 21 June 2012) John Park* S4M-03425 SoundSational Community Music Group (lodged on 21 June 2012) Jim Eadie*

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Section H – New Documents

Subordinate Legislation

Affirmative instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 3 September 2012 and is subject to the affirmative procedure—

Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Commencement No. 3, Transitory, Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2012 [draft]

laid under section section 53(4) of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

Negative instruments

The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 3 September 2012 and is subject to the negative procedure—

Bathing Waters (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/243) laid under paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to the European Communities Act 1972

Legislative Consent Memoranda

The following memoranda were lodged on 3 September 2012—

Kenny MacAskill Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (LCM(S4) 15.1).

Committee Reports

For further information on accessing committee reports, please contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for contact details or access general committee webpage)

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees

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Section J – Progress of Legislation

For further information on the progress of Bills and subordinate legislation, contact either the relevant clerk or webpage (see end of Bulletin for details).

Bills in Progress

A list of all Bills in progress can be accessed via the Scottish Parliament website at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx

For each Bill, the date of the next (or most recent) event in the Bill’s passage is given. Other relevant information, e.g. about lodging amendments, is given in italics. As soon as a Public Bill (i.e. a Government, Committee or Member’s Bill) has completed Stage 1, amendments for consideration at Stage 2 may be lodged; and as soon as Stage 2 is completed, amendments for Stage 3 consideration may be lodged. The last lodging day for amendments at Stage 2 is three sitting days before the meeting at which those amendments will be considered (e.g. Thursday for a meeting on Tuesday); at Stage 3 it is four days before. Amendments may be lodged until 4.30 pm on any sitting day, except on the last lodging day for Stage 2, when the deadline is 12 noon. A Hybrid Bill is subject to the same rules except in the case of Stage 2 where amendments for consideration may be lodged no earlier than the completion of any consideration of evidence at Stage 2. Amendments to Private Bills are subject to different deadlines. These are set out in Rule 9A.12 of Standing Orders. Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member’s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid Bill.

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Finance)) 5 September

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/576.aspx

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Local Government Finance (Unoccupied Properties etc.) (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 Report (Local Government and Regeneration Committee) published 28 June

Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill (G)

Stage 1 (evidence, lead committee (Justice)) 4 September Stage 1 (evidence, Finance Committee) 5 September

Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill (G)

Stage 1 Report (Health and Sport Committee) published 6 July

Water Resources (Scotland) Bill (G) Introduced 27 June

Subordinate legislation in progress (date of laying) (Lead Committee)

Affirmative instruments

Lead committee to report by 3 October 2012

Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification) Order 2012 [draft] (21 June 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment)


Population (Statistics) Act 1938 Modifications (Scotland) Order 2012 [draft] (26 June 2012) (Education and Culture)


Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Incidental Provisions) Order 2012 [draft] (29 June 2012) (Justice)

Lead committee to report by 28 October 2012 Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Commencement No. 3, Transitory, Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2012 [draft] (3 September 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Negative Instruments Members should note that the deadline for the lead committee to report by is an administrative deadline. Lead committees normally report on negative instruments only after considering a motion recommending annulment of the instrument. Where Members have queries in relation to this deadline, they should contact the clerks to the Subordinate Legislation Committee.

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Subject to annulment by 4 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 25 June 2012

Snares (Training) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/161) (23 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)


National Health Service Superannuation Scheme etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/163) (24 May 2012) (Health and Sport)


Sports Grounds and Sporting Events (Designation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/164) (25 May 2012) (Health and Sport) Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/165) (25 May 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration) European Fisheries Fund (Grants) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/166) (25 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 9 September 2012 Lead committee to report by 3 September 2012

Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2012 (SSI 2012/167) (28 May 2012) (Justice)


Adults with Incapacity (Requirements for Signing Medical Treatment Certificates) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/170) (31 May 2012) (Health and Sport) National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Scotland) (No. 2) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/171) (31 May 2012) (Health and Sport) Individual Learning Account (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/172) (31 May 2012) (Education and Culture)

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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Exceptions to section 14) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/173) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Keeping and Release and Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/174) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Poultry Health Scheme (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/176) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/177) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) African Horse Sickness (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/178) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Animal By-Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/179) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Homeowner Housing Panel (Applications and Decisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/180) (31 May 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Property Factors (Registration) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/181) (31 May 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Leader Grants (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/182) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Marine Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/183) (31 May 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)


Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/190) (8 June 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)

Subject to annulment by 2 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 24 September 2012

Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Rules 2012 (SSI 2012/197) (20 June 2012) (Justice)

Subject to annulment by 4 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 24 September 2012

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Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/198) (22 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Bluetongue (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/199) (22 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

Subject to annulment by 23 October 2012 Lead committee to report by 15 October 2012

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Exceptions to section 14) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/205) (25 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Keeping and Release and Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (SSI 2012/206) (25 June 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)


Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/208) (28 June 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration) Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/209) (28 June 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration)


Green Deal (Acknowledgment) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/214) (2 July 2012) (Infrastructure and Capital Investment) Charities Restricted Funds Reorganisation (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/219) (6 July 2012) (Justice) Charities Reorganisation (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/220) (6 July 2012) (Justice) Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/228) (31 July 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment) Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/236) (29 August 2012) (Local Government and Regeneration) Elmwood College, Oatridge College and The Barony College (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/237) (30 August 2012) (Education and Culture)

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Jewel and Esk College and Stevenson College Edinburgh (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2012 (SSI 2012/238) (30 August 2012) (Education and Culture) Bathing Waters (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/243) (3 September 2012) (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment)

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