BUSINESS BULLETIN 119 / 2000

Friday 14 July 2000

Section F - Motions and Amendments

The full text of all outstanding motions and amendments will appear in the Business Bulletin every Monday.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are new or have been altered. Asterisks in the text show the extent of alterations made.

Motions which members wish to be considered for debate as members' business in the Parliament are marked with a hash symbol (#)

*S1M-1104 Alex Neil: Failings of New Deal-That the Parliament notes the findings by the National Institute for Economic and Social Research that 80% of the jobs filled by the New Deal would have been there if the New Deal did not exist; notes with concern that only one fifth of the Scottish New Deal budget has been spent so far; seeks an assurance that what is left of the money will be applied effectively, and calls for responsibility for the New Deal and the remainder of its budget in Scotland to be transferred to the Scottish Parliament.

Supported by: Ms Margo MacDonald*

*S1M-1103# Irene McGugan: Skye Bridge Toll Regime-That the Parliament notes the opinion of Professor Robert Black QC that the Assignation Statement in respect of the Skye Bridge is not signed and not dated, and that it therefore may not be a lawful document; notes that a lack of valid authority could mean that tolls have been demanded illegally and people wrongly prosecuted and convicted for not paying their tolls, and believes that the Scottish Executive should undertake an urgent review of the legal status of the Skye Bridge toll regime in the interests of justice.

Supported by: Mr John Munro*

*S1M-1102# Mr Andrew Welsh: Montrose Bridge-That the Parliament notes that the A95 bridge over the South Esk at Montrose is nearing the end of its life span; supports Angus Council in its efforts to replace this vital lifeline, and believes that the Scottish Executive should provide funding or extra capital borrowing consent for this project.

*S1M-1101# Mr Brian Monteith: Richard Demarco and the Road to Meikle Seggie-That the Parliament congratulates Richard Demarco on the opening of his exhibition The Road to Meikle Seggie, celebrating the achievements of his career as an artist, impresario, teacher and philosopher, as an inspiration to many other artists and art lovers, as a champion of human rights through the transformational power of art in society and as an ambassador for Edinburgh and Scotland, and urges the Scottish Executive to initiate discussions between the Scottish Arts Council and the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure that suitable premises are found in Edinburgh for the storage, study and display of his extensive archives.

Supported by: Michael Russell*, Ian Jenkins*, Linda Fabiani*

*S1M-1100 Elaine Thomson: World Corporate Games, July 2000-That the Parliament notes Aberdeen's success in attracting the 13^th annual World Corporate Games, in terms of health by encouraging the "Fit for Work, Fit for Life" ethos amongst employees and by promoting the profile and economy of the North East; further notes that the 10,000 competitors are expected to contribute approximately £6 million to the local economy, and hopes that the competitors, who originate from up to 40 different countries around the world, return to visit this beautiful city and area.

S1M-1099# Oil Rig Fabrication Industry (lodged on 6 July 2000) Tricia Marwick*

S1M-1098 Asylum Seekers (lodged on 6 July 2000) Andrew Wilson*

S1M-1096# SBG and Transport Operatives Pension Schemes (lodged on 5 July 2000) Allan Wilson*, Michael Russell*, Andrew Wilson*, Irene McGugan*, Brian Adam*, Mrs Mary Mulligan*, Linda Fabiani*

S1M-1095 Scottish Granite for the Scottish Parliament (lodged on 5 July 2000) Fergus Ewing*

S1M-1088 School Closures in Cumbernauld (lodged on 4 July 2000) Nicola Sturgeon*, Linda Fabiani*

S1M-1082 Appreciation to Staff of the Parliament (lodged on 4 July 2000) Fergus Ewing*

S1M-1080 School Repairs Fund (lodged on 3 July 2000) Fergus Ewing*, Andrew Wilson*, Linda Fabiani*

S1M-1078 Scottish Civic Forum 1 July 2000 (lodged on 3 July 2000) Michael Russell*, Irene McGugan*, Mrs Margaret Ewing*

S1M-1077 Transport (Scotland) Bill - Financial Resolution (lodged on 30 June 2000) Sarah Boyack*

S1M-1076 European Year of Languages (lodged on 30 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*, Linda Fabiani*

S1M-1075 The Jeely Piece Club Silver Jubilee (lodged on 30 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1074 Stirling's Hogmanay Celebration (lodged on 30 June 2000) Lord James Douglas-Hamilton*

S1M-1071 Holding Local Authority Elections in 2002 (lodged on 29 June 2000) Lord James Douglas-Hamilton*, Nick Johnston*

S1M-1069 Criminal Injuries Compensation (lodged on 29 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*, Andrew Wilson*, Lord James Douglas-Hamilton*

S1M-1068 Scottish Consumer Representation for Gas and Electricity Markets (lodged on 29 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*, Andrew Wilson*

S1M-1067 Essential User Fuel Duty Rebate (lodged on 28 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*, Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*, Andrew Wilson*

S1M-1063 Voting Rights for 16 Year Olds (lodged on 27 June 2000) Mr Adam Ingram*

S1M-1059 Educational and Training Provision for Scots on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (lodged on 27 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*

S1M-1053 Sheltered Housing Wardens Night-Time Cover (lodged on 26 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*, Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*

S1M-1052 Access to WIPLL and other New Technologies (lodged on 26 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*, Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*

S1M-1050 Access to Free Music Tuition (lodged on 23 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*, Mr Kenny MacAskill*, Mr Adam Ingram*

S1M-1049# Glasgow Airport Direct Rail Link (lodged on 23 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1048 Library of Alexandria (lodged on 23 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*, Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1046 Use of Differential Inflation Rates in Calculating Benefits and Taxes (lodged on 22 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1045.1 Nuclear Power in Germany (lodged on 27 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1044 Scottish Criminal Records Office Checks on Voluntary Organisations (lodged on 21 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*

S1M-1043 Steeplejacks (lodged on 21 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*

S1M-1042 Breast Feeding and Returning to Work (lodged on 21 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1039 Moratorium on GM Crop Farm Scale Trials (lodged on 21 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1028 Road Traffic Fine Revenue (lodged on 20 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1025# Cashmere in Crisis (lodged on 20 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1023# Failure to Reinstate Arbroath to Assisted Area Status (lodged on 19 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1021 Salmon Farming Industry (lodged on 19 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*, John Scott*

S1M-1016 Smoking Risks (lodged on 16 June 2000) Fergus Ewing*

S1M-1004# Highland Clearances (lodged on 13 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-1000# National Lottery and Coalfield Regeneration (lodged on 12 June 2000) Tricia Marwick*, Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-997 Diabetes UK (lodged on 12 June 2000) Nick Johnston*

S1M-995 Renewable Energy and Domestic Wind Turbines (lodged on 9 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-979# Holocaust Remembrance (lodged on 7 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-949 Greenock Morton Football Club (lodged on 2 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-947 OSPAR Convention (lodged on 2 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-945# Dangerous Driving Offences Sentencing (lodged on 2 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-944 Retaining Rail Stations in Fife (lodged on 2 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-941 Unrest at Glenochil Prison (lodged on 2 June 2000) Lord James Douglas-Hamilton*

S1M-939 Animal Welfare and the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (lodged on 1 June 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-920 GM Crops (lodged on 30 May 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*

S1M-918 Scottish Six O'clock News (lodged on 30 May 2000) Mr Gil Paterson*