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The meeting opened at 2.30 pm. 1. Time for Reflection: Mrs Louise Purvis, a member of the Executive Committee of the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland, led Time for Reflection. 2. Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3109—That the Parliament agrees as a revision to the Business Programme agreed on 9 May 2002— Wednesday 15 May 2002 after “Decision Time” delete “followed by Members' Business - debate on the subject of S1M-3076 Michael Russell: Scottish Criminal Record Office” and replace with “followed by Members' Business - debate on the subject of S1M-2988 Mr Lloyd Quinan: Autism Awareness Week, 12 – 19 May 2002” After debate, the motion was agreed to. 3. Scottish Fire Service of the Future: The Deputy Minister for Justice (Dr Richard Simpson) moved S1M-3098—That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Executive’s commitment to developing a fire service that is modern, effective and efficient and which will also have a specific duty to enhance community fire safety, as set out in the consultation paper The Scottish Fire Service of the Future. Roseanna Cunningham moved amendment S1M-3098.2 to motion S1M-3098— Insert at end—
After debate, the amendment was agreed to (DT). Keith Harding moved amendment S1M-3098.1 to motion S1M-3098— Leave out from “welcomes” to end and insert—
The motion as amended was then agreed to (DT). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Executive’s commitment to developing a fire service that is modern, effective and efficient and which will also have a specific duty to enhance community fire safety, as set out in the consultation paper The Scottish Fire Service of the Future and believes that, as one of the key emergency services, the fire service should remain in the public sector. 4. Designation of Lead Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3107 that the Parliament agrees the following designation of lead committees—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 5. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 3 and 4 as noted above. 6. Autism Awareness Week: The Parliament debated S1M-2988 in the name of Mr Lloyd Quinan—That the Parliament acknowledges Autism Awareness Week 2002 and the forthcoming Autism Awareness Week 2003 by supporting both the Scottish Society for Autism and the National Autistic Society in Scotland in their efforts to promote and care for those affected by the condition and notes the incredible amount of work carried out by the very effective network of smaller support groups. The meeting closed at 5.55 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Investment and Reform in Health and Community Care: The Minister for Health and Community Care (Malcolm Chisholm) moved S1M-3106—That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Executive’s commitment to sustained investment in health; agrees that investment must be accompanied by reform that is focused on the needs and expectations of patients and service users; acknowledges the progress that has already been made by the National Waiting Times Unit and looks forward to further improvements; supports a collaborative approach to reform which involves patients, staff and the wider public; welcomes the priority attached to dealing with delayed discharge and hospital-acquired infection, and believes that improving health and tackling health inequalities in both urban and rural Scotland should be central features of the reform agenda. Nicola Sturgeon moved amendment S1M-3106.1 to motion S1M-3106— Leave out from first “welcomes” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 28, Against 76, Abstentions 0). Mary Scanlon moved amendment S1M-3106.3 to motion S1M-3106— Leave out from first “welcomes” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 15, Against 90, Abstentions 0). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 61, Against 43, Abstentions 0). 2. Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3110—That the Parliament agrees— (a) the following programme of business— Tuesday 28 May 2002 9.30 am Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Executive Debate on The Modernising Government Fund 11.30 am HM the Queen's Address 2.30 pm Executive Debate on Alternatives to Custody followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 29 May 2002 9.30 am Executive Debate on Potential Benefits to the Scottish Economy of the Planned Energy Research Institute and of the Diversification of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry followed by Executive Motion on Nominations to the EU Economic and Social Committee followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Scottish National Party Debate on Scotland's Air Links followed by Scottish National Party Debate on GM Crops followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 30 May 2002 9.30 am Ministerial Statement and Debate on the Executive Programme followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Business Motion 2.00 pm Question Time 3.00 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Debate on Implementing the Cancer Strategy 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 12 June 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 1 Debate on the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by, no later than 3.35 pm Executive Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 13 June 2002 9.30 am Scottish National Party Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Business Motion 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Business 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business and (b) that the Justice 1 Committee and the Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee report to the Justice 2 Committee by 21 May 2002 on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Source Records) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002/205), the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) (Scotland) Order 2002 (SSI 2002/206) and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Cancellation of Authorisations) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002/207). The motion was agreed to. 3. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell) and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers. 4. Golden Jubilee: The First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell) moved S1M-3103—That the Parliament congratulates Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of Her Golden Jubilee; expresses its gratitude for Her Majesty’s outstanding public service and steadfast dedication to duty over half a century of immense change; affirms the respect that is held for Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland, and looks forward with anticipation to the continuation of that long and close association on the occasion of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee tour of Scotland later this month and Her visit to the Parliament in Aberdeen on 28 May. Tommy Sheridan moved amendment S1M-3103.1 to motion S1M-3103— Leave out from “congratulates” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 2, Against 101, Abstentions 1). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 101, Against 2, Abstentions 2). 5. National Waste Strategy: The Minister for Environment and Rural Development (Ross Finnie) moved S1M-3105—That the Parliament supports the Scottish Executive’s commitment to sustainable waste management; commends the progress being made towards the establishment of a National Waste Plan by partnership working between the Executive, local government, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and other stakeholders; welcomes the preparation of draft area waste plans to establish the best practicable environmental options for municipal waste management, and notes that all have a part to play in the reduction and better management of Scotland’s waste. Bruce Crawford moved amendment S1M-3105.1 to motion S1M-3105— Leave out from “supports” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 28, Against 77, Abstentions 0). John Scott moved amendment S1M-3105.3 to motion S1M-3105— Leave out from “commends” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 17, Against 88, Abstentions 0). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 63, Against 42, Abstentions 0). 6. Suspension of Standing Orders: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3108—That the Parliament agrees that Rule 13.6.2 and Rule 13.6.3 of the Standing Orders be suspended for the meeting of the Parliament on Thursday 30 May 2002. The motion was agreed to (DT). 7. Approval of SSI: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3111—That the Parliament agrees that the draft Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2002 be approved. The motion was agreed to (DT). 8. Substitution on Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3117—That the Parliament agrees the following nominated committee substitutes for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party as permitted under Rule 6.3A—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 9. Substitution on Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3118—That the Parliament agrees the following nominated committee substitutes for the Scottish National Party as permitted under Rule 6.3A—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 10. Substitution on Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3120—That the Parliament agrees the following nominated committee substitutes for the Liberal Democrat Party as permitted under Rule 6.3A—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 11. Membership of Committee: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3119—That the Parliament agrees that Elaine Thomson be appointed to the Finance Committee. The motion was agreed to (DT). 12. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 as noted above. 13. Cross-Party Support for a Review of the Construction Industry in Scotland: The Parliament debated motion S1M-2622 in the name of Marilyn Livingstone—That the Parliament recognises the importance of the construction industry to the Scottish economy and the contribution it makes to supporting employment and vocational education and training; notes that nine out of every 10 construction firms employ less than eight people; acknowledges that the reputation of the whole industry is damaged by the actions of rogue traders, particularly within the residential sector, and that small businesses contend that their profitability and competitiveness is adversely affected by the system of cash retentions, and believes that the Scottish Executive should initiate a strategic review of construction in Scotland in order to (a) identify how best to combat the “cowboy” element, (b) support the education and training infrastructure so that it is able to meet the skill requirements of the industry, (c) examine the possibility of developing an inspection and assessment regime to evaluate the competence of construction companies, (d) address the system of cash retentions and (e) ensure that the provisions within the existing construction contracts legislation deliver a process that is fair, effective and easy to understand. The meeting closed at 6.04 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Time for Reflection: The Reverend Easter Smart, Chaplain to the University of Aberdeen, led Time for Reflection. 2. The Modernising Government Fund: The Minister for Finance and Public Services (Mr Andy Kerr) moved S1M-3150—That the Parliament notes the Scottish Executive’s commitment to modern, high quality, efficient and responsive public services and supports its approach, through the Modernising Government Fund, to help deliver the changes which will integrate government, exploit the benefits of information and communications technology and put citizens at the centre of public service delivery in a 21st Century Scotland. Tricia Marwick moved amendment S1M-3150.1 to motion S1M-3150— Insert at end—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 31, Against 81, Abstentions 0). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 65, Against 20, Abstentions 28). 3. Address by Her Majesty The Queen: Her Majesty The Queen addressed the Parliament. 4. Alternatives to Custody: The Deputy First Minister and Minister for Justice (Mr Jim Wallace) moved S1M-3149—That the Parliament commends the Scottish Executive’s commitment to developing a range of high quality alternatives to custody which fit the changing pattern of offending behaviour across Scotland, and recognises the importance of ensuring the delivery of consistently effective community disposals which have the confidence of the judiciary and the public and also have the potential to reduce re-offending without compromising public safety. Roseanna Cunningham moved amendment S1M-3149.2 to motion S1M-3149— Leave out from “commends” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 30, Against 82, Abstentions 0). Lord James Douglas-Hamilton moved amendment S1M-3149.1 to motion Leave out from “commends” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 20, Against 93, Abstentions 0). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 66, Against 46, Abstentions 1). 5. Approval of SSIs: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3146—That the Parliament agrees that the following instruments be approved—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 6. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 2, 4 and 5 as noted above. 7. Drug Misuse in North East Scotland: The Parliament debated S1M-3151 in the name of Richard Lochhead—That the Parliament notes with concern that drug misuse in the north east of Scotland has increased dramatically in recent years, with an estimated 50% rise in problem drug users in Grampian alone between 1997 and 2000; further notes that Dundee has the second highest and Aberdeen the third highest level of drug misuse in Scotland and that Grampian has the highest percentage of injecting drug users in Scotland, and considers that the Scottish Executive should recognise the scale of the problem and investigate the level and nature of resources that have been applied to addressing this growing social problem in the north east region, paying particular attention to (a) the role and accountability of the various agencies involved, (b) the amount of resources dedicated to drug users, (c) the cost to society in terms of loss of life, associated health problems and distress caused to users' families and (d) the enormous amount of drug-related crime inflicted on the local community, reflected by the fact that 80% of inmates at HM Prison Aberdeen test positive for drug use at reception. 8. Motion without Notice: Richard Lochhead moved without notice that, under Rule 8.14.3, the debate be extended until 6.00 pm. The motion was agreed to. The meeting closed at 6.00 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Potential Benefits to the Scottish Economy of the Planned Energy Research Institute and of the Diversification of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry: The Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning (Iain Gray) moved S1M-3155—That the Parliament welcomes the decision by Scottish Enterprise to work up detailed plans for an Energy Research Institute in Scotland to commercialise the work of Scotland’s universities across the energy field; endorses the policy of support for offshore renewable energy developments on the part of the Executive and the Enterprise Networks, and notes the significant potential for the oil and gas industry to diversify into marine renewable energy technology. Andrew Wilson moved amendment S1M-3155.1 to motion S1M-3155— Insert at end—
Mike Rumbles moved amendment S1M-3155.1.1 to amendment S1M-3155.1— Leave out from “is deeply concerned” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 65, Against 52, Abstentions 1). Amendment S1M-3155.1 as amended was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 62, Against 55, Abstentions 1). David Davidson moved amendment S1M-3155.3 to motion S1M-3155— Leave out from “endorses” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 16, Against 75, Abstentions 28). The motion as amended was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 64, Against 52, Abstentions 2). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament welcomes the decision by Scottish Enterprise to work up detailed plans for an Energy Research Institute in Scotland to commercialise the work of Scotland’s universities across the energy field; endorses the policy of support for offshore renewable energy developments on the part of the Executive and the Enterprise Networks, and notes the significant potential for the oil and gas industry to diversify into marine renewable energy technology but notes the Liberal Democrats’ opposition to the 10% increase in taxation on the North Sea oil and gas industry, and recognises that this is a reserved issue and the responsibility of Her Majesty’s Government.” 2. Nominations to the EU Economic and Social Committee: The Deputy Minister for Finance and Public Services (Peter Peacock) moved S1M-3162—That the Parliament notes the Scottish Executive’s wide-ranging consultation with Scottish civic society to identify nominees for the forthcoming mandate of the Economic and Social Committee of the European Union, endorses the Executive’s proposal to nominate Andy Baird (proposed by STUC), Professor Grant Baird (proposed by CBI Scotland), Sandy Boyle (proposed by STUC), Brendan Burns (proposed by Federation of Small Businesses), Danny Carrigan (proposed by STUC), Campbell Christie (proposed by Scottish Civic Forum), Hamish Morrison (proposed by the Scottish Fishermens Federation), Bill Ure (proposed by the Scottish Consumer Council) and Dr Grahame Whyte (proposed by the Institute of Directors), to the UK delegation on the Economic and Social Committee of the European Union for the forthcoming mandate from September 2002 to September 2006; further notes, with regret, that the nomination process has not resulted in any women being nominated, and invites Ministers, in discussion with the other main political parties, to use their best endeavours to secure an enhanced gender balance in the nominations prior to these being finally submitted. Richard Lochhead moved amendment S1M-3162.1 to motion S1M-3162—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 35, Against 83, Abstentions 3). The motion was then agreed to (DT). 3. Scotland’s Air Links: Mr Kenny MacAskill moved S1M-3154—That the Parliament recognises the importance of air links to, from and within Scotland for social and economic development; notes with concern the current situation within Scotland and, in particular, in the north of Scotland of poor international connections and high internal air fares; further notes with concern the high landing charges imposed both at British Airports Authority and Highlands and Islands Airports Limited airports and calls for action to be taken for these charges to be reduced and the competitiveness of the airports increased, and calls for all aviation matters to be devolved to the Parliament, for the Scottish Executive to establish a route development fund to assist the development of direct routes to and from Scottish airports, and for action to be taken regarding the terms of the Highlands and Islands Strategic Transport Partnership report into the creation of more public service obligations allowing affordable and accessible air links within Scotland. The Deputy Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning (Iain Gray), moved amendment S1M-3154.3 to motion S1M-3154— Leave out from “the importance” to end and insert—
David Mundell moved amendment S1M-3154.2 to motion S1M-3154— Leave out from “, in particular” to end and insert—
After debate, amendment S1M-3154.3 was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 67, Against 53, Abstentions 1). As a result amendment S1M-3154.2 was pre-empted. The motion as amended was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 67, Against 52, Abstentions 1). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament recognises the substantial and on-going contribution by the Executive and its agencies to the maintenance and development of air links serving Scotland; believes that the best way to develop more international services is through a strategic framework which gives priority to those routes which are best for the Scottish economy; recognises that passenger numbers through Scottish airports are continuing to increase substantially, and notes the publication of the recent report by the Highlands and Islands Strategic Transport Partnership and looks forward to the forthcoming publication of the Scottish Air Transport Consultation Document which will provide a full and inclusive opportunity to comment on the development of aviation policies for Scotland, within the context of the UK consultation led by Her Majesty’s Government including the use of public service obligations and the cost of air travel.” 4. GM Field Trials: Fiona McLeod moved S1M-3153—That the Parliament believes that the future of Scottish agriculture is in quality produce, meeting consumer demand and reflecting its outstanding environmental reputation and that, in light of scientific research which raises concerns about the environmental and public health effects of GM crops, Scottish Ministers should immediately apply the precautionary principle and use their powers to halt the Scottish field scale trials and restrict future testing to enclosed laboratories. Ross Finnie moved amendment S1M-3153.2 to motion S1M-3153— Leave out from third “that” to end and insert—
John Scott moved amendment S1M-3153.1 to motion S1M-3153—
After debate, amendment S1M-3153.2 was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 62, Against 55, Abstentions 3). As a result amendment S1M-3153.1 was pre-empted. The motion as amended was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 63, Against 55, Abstentions 3). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament believes that the future of Scottish agriculture is in quality produce, meeting consumer demand and reflecting its outstanding environmental reputation and therefore recognises the fact that the development of GM crops in Scotland has proceeded on a precautionary basis requiring, firstly, that releases of GM material are only authorised if an objective scientific test demonstrates that such a release will cause no harm to human health or the environment and, secondly, that a step by step approach is taken involving laboratory testing, plot trials and the current field scale trials with no decision on commercialisation to be taken before a full evaluation of the field scale trials has been completed. 5. Designation of Lead Committees: Patricia Ferguson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3163—That the Parliament agrees the following designation of lead committees—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 6. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and as noted above. 7. Transport Strategy for Aberdeen and North East Scotland: The Parliament debated S1M-3073 in the name of Elaine Thomson—That the Parliament commends the North East of Scotland Transport Partnership (NESTRANS) for developing and progressing a regional transport strategy for Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland that promotes modal shift and tackles growing congestion, including the effective development of park-and-ride schemes in Bridge of Don and Kingswells. The meeting closed at 6.06 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Ministerial Statement: The First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell) made a statement on the Scottish Executive’s programme. 2. Approval of SSIs: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3164—That the Parliament agrees that the following instruments be approved—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 3. Designation of Lead Committee: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3166—That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government Committee is designated as Lead Committee in consideration of the Local Government in Scotland Bill and that the Transport and the Environment Committee and the Education, Culture and Sport Committee be secondary committees. The motion was agreed to (DT). 4. Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3165—That the Parliament agrees— the following programme of business— Wednesday 12 June 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 1 Debate on the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Executive Debate on the Value of Participation in Sport increasing the Quality of Life in Scotland followed by Motion on the Publication of the Scottish Parliamentary Ombudsman and Health Service Ombudsman for Scotland’s Annual Report for 2001-02 followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 13 June 2002 9.30 am Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business followed by Business Motion 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Debate on Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 19 June 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 3 Debate on the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill followed by Local Government Committee Debate on its Report on Local Government Finance followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 20 June 2002 9.30 am Scottish National Party Business followed by Business Motion 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Stage 1 Debate on the School Meals (Scotland) Bill followed by Financial Resolution in respect of the School Meals (Scotland) Bill followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business (b) that the Justice 1 Committee reports to the Justice 2 Committee by 16 June 2002 on the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment) 2002 and that the Justice 2 Committee reports to the Justice 1 Committee by 16 June 2002 on the draft Civil Legal Aid (Financial Conditions) (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2002, the draft Advice and Assistance (Financial Conditions) (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 2002 and by 23 June 2002 on the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Amendment (Scotland) Order 2002; and (c) that Stage 1 of the Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Bill be completed by 20 September 2002. After debate, the motion was agreed to (by division: For 85, Against 2, Abstentions 0). 5. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers. 6. Implementing the Cancer Strategy: The Minister for Health and Community Care (Malcolm Chisholm) moved S1M-3160—That the Parliament acknowledges the problems highlighted by the recent Clinical Standards Board for Scotland reports on cancer services; welcomes the Cancer Strategy and the significant and dedicated resources that have been allocated for its implementation; supports the key role of front-line staff in deciding investment priorities and leading service change, and looks forward to sustained progress in implementing the strategy and reaching all the Clinical Standards Board for Scotland standards. Nicola Sturgeon moved amendment S1M-3160.1 to motion S1M-3160— Leave out from “supports” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 46, Against 66, Abstentions 0). The motion was then agreed to (DT). 7. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 2, 3 and 6 as noted above. 8. Timber Industry: The Parliament debated S1M-2953 in the name of Alex Fergusson—That the Parliament acknowledges the value of timber as a primary product within rural Scotland and the 11,000 jobs which are dependent on that industry; recognises the very real difficulties faced by some rural local authorities in maintaining and improving minor roads for timber extraction, and believes that the Scottish Executive should meet COSLA’s Rural Affairs Committee and representatives of the forestry industry to determine a satisfactory way forward, recognising that the placing of weight restriction orders, which effectively landlock large areas of mature timber, is not a realistic solution. The meeting closed at 5.47 pm The meeting opened at 2.30pm. 1. Time for Reflection: Reverend John H. MacLean of the Free Church of Scotland, led Time for Reflection. 2. University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill – Stage 1: Iain Smith moved S1M-3087—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the University of St Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 3. Value of Participation in Sport in Increasing the Quality of Life in Scotland: The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport (Mike Watson) moved S1M-3192—That the Parliament recognises the value of sport to the quality of life in Scotland and the importance of the role it plays in developing the health and well-being of the nation; welcomes the commitment of the Executive and sportscotland to work with governing bodies, local authorities and all other partners to widen participation in sport at all levels, and encourages all those with an interest in sport to contribute to the current review of sport 21, the strategy for sport in Scotland. Irene McGugan moved amendment S1M-3192.1 to motion S1M-3192— Insert after “nation;”—
After debate, the amendment was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 97, Against 16, Abstentions 0). Brian Monteith moved amendment S1M-3192.2 to motion S1M-3192— Insert at end—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 17, Against 69, Abstentions 27). The motion as amended was then agreed to (DT). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament recognises the value of sport to the quality of life in Scotland and the importance of the role it plays in developing the health and well-being of the nation; recognises also that real resources are needed in order to ensure real improvements in the general health and fitness of the nation and that only co-ordination across health, education and social justice will provide all Scots, especially those from socially excluded groups, with improved provision, equality of access, affordability of sporting facilities and full access to these health and social benefits; welcomes the commitment of the Executive and sportscotland to work with governing bodies, local authorities and all other partners to widen participation in sport at all levels, and encourages all those with an interest in sport to contribute to the current review of sport 21, the strategy for sport in Scotland. The motion was agreed to (DT). 5. Designation of Lead Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3198—That the Parliament agrees the following designations of Lead Committees—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 6. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 2, 3, 4 and 5 as noted above. 7. Sale and Use of Fireworks: The Parliament debated S1M-2822 in the name of Shona Robison—That the Parliament notes the results of the survey carried out by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in which almost 98% of people supported tighter restrictions on the availability of fireworks; recognises that there has been a large increase in the problems caused for both people and animals by the irresponsible use of fireworks; is concerned that the voluntary code of practice for the sale of fireworks is frequently disregarded, and considers that the Scottish Executive should do everything in its power to tighten up on the regulations relating to the sale and use of fireworks and, in particular, should review the powers available to local authorities in respect of vendor licensing. The meeting closed at 5.48 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Youth Justice: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton moved S1M-3194—That the Parliament notes with concern that there are youths out on the street causing violence, causing disorder, causing vandalism and graffiti and terrifying not just older people but other young people; acknowledges that the problems of youth disorder must be given a high priority if the right to peace and security at home and in the community is to be protected; further notes that diverting 16- and 17-year-olds to the Children’s Hearings System will only defer effective deterrents and place an extra burden on a process which is already overstretched and not respected by the young offenders, and therefore calls upon the Scottish Executive to introduce an increased range of disposals, including weekend and evening detention, expansion of supervised attendance orders and community service and grounding, coupled with an increase in secure accommodation and a substantial increase in the number of community police officers to help make our streets safer. The Minister for Education and Young People (Cathy Jamieson) moved amendment S1M-3194.2 to motion S1M-3194— Leave out from first “notes” to end and insert—
Roseanna Cunningham moved amendment S1M-3194.1 to motion S1M-3194— Leave out from first “notes” to end and insert—
After debate, amendment S1M-3194.2 was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 64, Against 16, Abstentions 25). As a result, amendment S1M-3194.1 was pre-empted. Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament recognises the problems faced by those local communities where a disproportionate amount of crime and disorder is caused by a small number of persistent offenders; considers it a priority to reduce youth disorder and youth offending; welcomes Scotland’s Action Plan to reduce youth crime and the establishment of Youth Justice Teams in each local authority; believes that effective disposals and programmes must be available to the Children’s Hearing System which make young offenders face up to the consequences of their behaviour; supports all parties involved in the youth justice system to play a full role and be accountable for their actions, and welcomes the Executive’s continuing focus on improving the youth justice system in order to reduce youth crime, the fear of youth crime and build safer communities. 2. Encouraging Diversity in Education: Brian Monteith moved S1M-3204—That the Parliament believes that schools should be given the flexibility to organise learning in the ways that best meet the needs of their pupils; further believes in the fundamental importance of diversity in education; supports the view that the elimination of denominational schools would be damaging to Scotland’s education system, and recognises that the key challenge is to improve educational opportunities for all Scotland’s young people through encouraging greater diversity and devolved management. The Minister for Education and Young People (Cathy Jamieson) moved amendment S1M-3204.2 to motion S1M-3204— Leave out from first “believes” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 87, Against 15, Abstentions 1). Irene McGugan moved amendment S1M-3204.1 to motion S1M-3204— Insert at end—
After debate, the amendment was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 90, Against 15, Abstentions 1). The motion, as amended, was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 87, Against 15, Abstentions 1). Accordingly the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament welcomes the Executive’s progress in investing in school education including A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century which recognises teachers’ valuable contribution, modernising the school estate, the establishment of clear national priorities for education with an improvement framework involving both local authorities and schools, the promotion of flexibility in the curriculum and devolved school management arrangements, the contribution made by New Community Schools to supporting pupils’ learning and involving parents and carers, recognises the valuable contribution made by denominational schools and believes that our priorities should continue to be the provision of a high quality education appropriate to the needs of every young person in Scotland and closing the opportunity gap within a strong and well-funded state educational system administered through Scotland’s local authorities. 3. Business Motion: Patricia Ferguson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3202—That the Parliament agrees— (a) the following programme of business— Wednesday 19 June 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Local Government Committee Debate on its Report on Local Government Finance followed by Motion on Private Hire Vehicles (Carriage of Dogs etc) Bill – UK Legislation followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 20 June 2002 9.30 am Scottish National Party Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Business Motion 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Stage 1 Debate on the School Meals (Scotland) Bill followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Wednesday 26 June 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Committee of the Whole Parliament: Stage 2 of the University of St Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Stage 3 Debateon University of St Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Executive Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 27 June 2002 9.30 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 3 Debate on Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill followed by Finance Committee Debate on its Report on Stage 1 of the 2003/04 Budget Process followed by Business Motion followed by Motion on appointment of Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsmen 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business and (b) that the Justice 2 Committee reports to the Justice 1 Committee by 17 June 2002 on the Criminal Legal Aid (Scotland) (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002/246) and the Criminal Legal Aid (Fixed Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002/247) and by 24 June 2002 on the Civil Legal Aid (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2002 (SSI 2002/254). The motion was agreed to. 4. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers. 5. Common Fisheries Policy: The Minister for Environment and Rural Development (Ross Finnie) moved S1M-3197—That the Parliament welcomes publication of the European Commission’s proposals for reform of the Common Fisheries Policy; notes that Scottish priorities are reflected in the proposals; supports a collaborative and regional approach to reform involving the fishing industry and other stakeholders; acknowledges the need for a more sustainable balance between the catching capability of the fleet and available fish stocks, and recognises that a process of tough negotiations with other member states now lies ahead. Richard Lochhead moved amendment S1M-3197.1 to motion S1M-3197— Leave out from “welcomes” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 28, Against 63, Abstentions 15). Mr Jamie McGrigor moved amendment S1M-3197.2 to motion S1M-3197— Leave out from “supports” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 41, Against 64, Abstentions 1). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 79, Against 0, Abstentions 26). 6. Remits of Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3199—That the Parliament agrees that resolution of the Parliament S1M-37, agreed on 8 June 1999, and as amended by resolutions S1M-1462 on 14 December 2000 and S1M-2230 on 19 September 2001, shall be further amended as follows—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 7. Approval of Draft Undertaking: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3200—That the Parliament agrees that the following be approved— Draft Undertaking by the Scottish Ministers with the Consent of NorthLink Orkney and Shetland Ferries Ltd. The motion was agreed to (DT). 8. Designation of Lead Committee: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3201—That the Parliament agrees that the Justice 1 Committee be designated as Lead Committee in consideration of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Bill and that the Justice 2 Committee be a secondary committee. The motion was agreed to (DT). 9. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 as noted above. 10. Epilepsy: The Parliament debated S1M-3151 in the name of Gordon Jackson—That the Parliament notes with concern the 25% rate of misdiagnosis of epilepsy, as identified in The Misdiagnosis of Epilepsy: Findings of a Population Study (Scheepers, Clough and Pickles) and The Misdiagnosis of Epilepsy (Smith, Defalla and Chadwick); recognises and agrees that there is a need for a national framework for epilepsy, as already exists for diabetes, to improve standards of health care, and further notes that England and Wales are working towards such a framework for 2005. 11. Motion without Notice: Fergus Ewing moved without notice that, under Rule 8.14.3, the debate be extended until 6.05 pm. The motion was agreed to. The meeting closed at 6.07 pm. The meeting opened at 2.30 pm. 1. Time for Reflection: Colonel John Flett, Scotland Secretary of the Salvation Army, led Time for Reflection. 2. Local Government Finance, Inquiry into Local Government Finance: Trish Godman, on behalf of the Local Government Committee, moved S1M-3206 —That the Parliament notes the 6th Report 2002 of the Local Government Committee, Inquiry into Local Government Finance (SP Paper 551) and calls upon the Scottish Executive to consider the report’s recommendations. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 3. Private Hire Vehicles (Carriage of Guide Dogs etc.) Bill – UK Legislation: The Deputy Minister for Finance and Public Services (Peter Peacock) moved S1M-3211— That the Parliament endorses the principle of including in the Private Hire Vehicles (Carriage of Guide Dogs etc.) Bill a power for Scottish Ministers to regulate for the carriage of guide and other assistance dogs in private hire cars in Scotland and agrees that the relevant provisions to achieve this end in the Bill should be considered by the UK Parliament. After debate, the motion was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 72, Against 1, Abstentions 28). 4. Designation of Lead Committees: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3232—That the Parliament agrees the following designation of Lead Committees—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 5. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 2, 3 and 4 as noted above. 6. Glasgow Airport Rail Link: The Parliament debated S1M-3062 in the name of Robert Brown—That the Parliament notes the importance of Glasgow Airport to the economy of west central Scotland, growing congestion on the M8, M74 and M77, the economic and employment opportunities that would be opened up by establishing a rail link to Glasgow Airport and the urgent need to enhance public transport facilities serving the airport; is concerned at the lack of progress on agreeing and proceeding with this key project, and believes that the Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning should convene an urgent meeting of Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority, British Airports Authority, Railtrack, Glasgow City Council, Renfrewshire Council, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties in order to agree a timetabled action plan for delivery of the Glasgow Airport rail link at the earliest possible date. 7. Motion without Notice: Robert Brown moved without notice that, under Rule 8.14.3, the debate be extended until 6.00 pm. The motion was agreed to. The meeting closed at 5.57 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Railways in Scotland: Mr Kenny MacAskill moved S1M-3229—That the Parliament notes the ongoing problems for freight and commuters on the rail network in Scotland; welcomes the support within the transport and business community for responsibility for the rail network in Scotland to be devolved, and calls on the Scottish Executive to take full charge of the running and operation of the network in Scotland. The Deputy Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning (Lewis Macdonald) moved amendment S1M-3229.3 to motion S1M-3229— Leave out from “notes” to end and insert—
David Mundell moved amendment S1M-3229.1 to motion S1M-3229— Leave out from “welcomes” to end and insert—
Tommy Sheridan moved amendment S1M-3229.2 to motion S1M-3229— Insert at end—
After debate, amendment S1M-3229.3 was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 60, Against 47, Abstentions 3). As a result amendments S1M-3229.1 and S1M-3229.2 were pre-empted. The motion, as amended, was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 61, Against 46, Abstentions 4). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament welcomes the Executive’s proposals in the transport delivery report Scotland’s Transport: Delivering Improvements as the first steps in meeting the objective of a bigger, better and safer railway, and calls upon the Executive to continue to work closely with the Strategic Rail Authority in re-letting the Scottish passenger railway franchise and in developing a rail freight strategy for Scotland and, with Her Majesty’s Government, to ensure that Railtrack’s successor company delivers improved safety, growth and unity of purpose across the entire network. 2. Investment in Public Infrastructure: Alasdair Morgan moved S1M-3228—That the Parliament notes the recommendations of the Audit Scotland/Accounts Commission report on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) procurement in schools, Taking the Initiative - Using PFI contracts to renew council schools, and believes that PFI has proved to be a costly experiment, that local authorities and other public bodies should be free to use traditional public procurement and that, where "off balance sheet" solutions are desirable or necessary, these should be on a not for profit basis through bodies such as not for profit trusts and community trusts. The Minister for Finance and Public Services (Mr Andy Kerr) moved amendment S1M-3228.2 to motion S1M-3228— Leave out from “notes” to end and insert—
Mr. David Davidson moved amendment S1M-3228.1 to motion S1M-3228— Leave out from “the recommendations” to end and insert—
After debate, amendment S1M-3228.2 was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 60, Against 48, Abstentions 3). As a result amendment S1M-3228.1 was pre-empted. The motion, as amended, was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 60, Against 47, Abstentions 3). Accordingly, the Parliament resolved—That the Parliament recognises, in developing Scotland’s infrastructure, the real progress being made through a balanced and sustained investment programme and the vital contribution which public private partnerships have made already in modernising Scotland’s infrastructure and public services, and welcomes the Executive’s intention to continue to encourage such partnerships, as part of a range of funding options, wherever and whenever they present themselves as providing the best value solution. 3. Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3230—That the Parliament agrees— the following programme of business— Wednesday 26 June 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Committee of the Whole Parliament: Stage 2 of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Stage 3 Debate on University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Executive Debate on Action on Waiting and Delayed Discharge followed by Motion on Police Reform Bill – UK Legislation followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 27 June 2002 9.30 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Stage 3 Debate on Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill followed by Finance Committee Debate on its Report on Stage 1 of the 2003/04 Budget Process followed by Business Motion followed by Motions on appointment of Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsmen 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Debate on Better Communities in Scotland: Closing the Gap followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business that Stage 1 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Bill be completed by 21 November 2002; and (c) that the Justice 1 Committee reports to the Justice 2 Committee by 2 September 2002 on the Sheriff Court Fees Amendment Order 2002 (SSI 2002/269), the Court of Session etc. Fees Amendment Order 2002 (SSI 2002/270), the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment No.2) 2002 (SSI 2002/274), the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Witnesses and Shorthand Writers in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment) 2002 (SSI 2002/280) and the Gaming Act (Variation of Fees) (Scotland) Order 2002 (SSI 2002/281). After debate, the motion was agreed to. 4. Ministerial Statement: The Minister for Health and Community Care (Malcolm Chisholm) made a statement on the HCI Hospital at Clydebank. 5. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers. 6. School Meals (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1: Tommy Sheridan moved S1M-3223—That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the School Meals (Scotland) Bill. After debate, the motion was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 37, Against 74, Abstentions 0). 7. Approval of SSIs: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3231—That the Parliament agrees that the following instruments be approved—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 8. University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill – Electronic Voting: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3233—That the Parliament directs that under Rule 11.8.3 any division at Stage 2 of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill shall be taken using the electronic voting system. The motion was agreed to (DT). 9. University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill – Suspension of Standing Orders: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3234 —That the Parliament agrees that Rules 9.5.3B, 9.7.9 and 9.8.3 of the Standing Orders be suspended for the purposes of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill. The motion was agreed to (DT). 10. Designation of Lead Committee: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3235—That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government Committee is designated as Lead Committee in consideration of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Bill and that the Justice 1 and 2 Committees be secondary committees. The motion was agreed to (DT). 11. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as noted above. The meeting was suspended from 5.11 pm to 5.18 pm. 12. VisitScotland Funding of Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board Foot-and-Mouth Recovery Plan: The Parliament debated S1M-3171 in the name of David Mundell—That the Parliament notes with extreme concern the failure of VisitScotland to allocate the necessary £280,000 to fund the second year of the foot-and-mouth recovery plan prepared by Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board; believes that funds allocated nationally to VisitScotland by the Scottish Executive to help the tourist industry recover from the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak should be targeted on those areas most affected by the disease, and considers that the Scottish Executive should enter into urgent dialogue with VisitScotland to review their funding allocation to the board in the expectation that the necessary funding will be made available to support the Board's foot-and-mouth recovery plan which has already had considerable success in its first year. The meeting closed at 5.50 pm. The meeting opened at 2.30 pm. 1. Time for Reflection: The Reverend Dr J. Philip Newell, Church of Scotland, led Time for Reflection. 2. University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill – Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3259—That the Parliament agrees that time for consideration of Stages 2 and 3 of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill be allocated as follows, so that debate on proceedings at each Stage, if not previously brought to a conclusion, shall be brought to a conclusion at the time specified—
The motion was agreed to. 3. Business Motion: Patricia Ferguson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3252—That the Parliament agrees— as a revision to the Business Programme agreed on Thursday 20 June 2002: Wednesday 26 June 2002 after first Parliamentary Bureau Motions, delete all and insert— “followed by Ministerial Statement on Budget Revision followed by, no later than 3.05 pm Committee of the Whole Parliament: Stage 2 of the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Stage 3 Debate on University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill followed by Executive Debate on Action on Waiting and Delayed Discharge followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business - debate on the subject of S1M-3173 Trish Godman: Loan Sharks” Thursday 27 June 2002 after Stage 3 Debate on Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill, delete all and insert— “followed by Finance Committee Debate on its Report on Stage 1 of the 2003/04 Budget Process followed by Motion on Police Reform Bill - UK Legislation followed by, no later than 1.00 pm Motions on appointment of Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsmen 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Debate on Better Communities in Scotland: Closing the Gap followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business - debate on the subject of S1M-3207 Christine Grahame: Peebles Sheriff Court” the following programme of business— Wednesday 4 September 2002 2.30 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Executive Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business Thursday 5 September 2002 9.30 am Executive Business followed by Business Motion 2.30 pm Question Time 3.10 pm First Minister's Question Time 3.30 pm Executive Business followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business and (c) that Stage 1 of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Bill be completed by 10 January 2003 and that Stage 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill be completed by 31 October 2002. The motion was agreed to. 4. Ministerial Statement: The Minister for Finance and Public Services (Mr Andy Kerr) made a statement on Budget Revision. The meeting closed at 3.08 pm. A second meeting opened at 3.18 pm. 5. University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill – Stage 3: Iain Smith moved S1M-3209—That the Parliament agrees that the University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill be passed. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 6. Action on Waiting and Delayed Discharge: The Minister for Health and Community Care (Malcolm Chisholm) moved S1M-3248—That the Parliament applauds the outstanding commitment and work of NHS staff in delivering reductions in waiting lists and the longest waiting times; recognises that more needs to be done, particularly for those patients experiencing the longest waits; welcomes the work of the National Waiting Times Unit and the proposed use of HCI as a national waiting times centre; notes the outcome of the Audit Scotland report on the management of waiting lists and that the Health Department will be working with others to implement its recommendations, and supports vigorous action on a range of fronts to reduce waiting times and the delays experienced by patients awaiting discharge from hospital. Nicola Sturgeon moved amendment S1M-3248.1 to motion S1M-3248— Leave out from “delivering” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 27, Against 80, Abstentions 0). Mary Scanlon moved amendment S1M-3248.2 to motion S1M-3248— Leave out from “in delivering” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 16, Against 66, Abstentions 25). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 65, Against 18, Abstentions 24). 7. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 5 and 6 as noted above. 8 Loan Sharks: The Parliament debated S1M-3173 in the name of Trish Godman—That the Parliament commends the excellent initiative of the Daily Record to name and shame the "loan sharks" who prey on vulnerable people living in poverty throughout Scotland; agrees with the newspaper that Scotland must not be a country where it is a crime to be poor and where loan sharks obtain huge profits out of other people's precarious financial circumstances, and is of the firm view that the Parliament, in close partnership with the UK Parliament, the police and other appropriate public agencies, must take decisive action to drive these predators out of their sordid "business" in the interests of their victims and victims’ families. The meeting closed at 5.54 pm. No. 10A Committee of the Whole Parliament Wednesday 26 June 2002 The meeting opened at 3.08 pm. 1. University of St. Andrews (Postgraduate Medical Degrees) Bill – Stage 2: The Bill was considered at Stage 2. Amendment 1 was agreed to (without division). Section 1 was agreed to as amended. Section 2 and the long title were agreed to without amendment. The meeting closed at 3.18 pm. The meeting opened at 9.30 am. 1. Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill – Business Motion: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3258—That the Parliament agrees that, at Stage 3 of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill, debate on each part of the proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion at the time specified—
After debate, the motion was agreed to. 2. Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill – Stage 3: The Bill was considered at Stage 3. The following amendments were agreed to without division: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 3. Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill – Stage 3: Mike Rumbles, on behalf of the Standards Committee, moved S1M-3112—That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill be passed. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 4. Finance Committee, Stage 1 of the 2003-04 Budget Process: Des McNulty, on behalf of the Finance Committee, moved S1M-3225—That the Parliament notes the 3rd Report 2002 of the Finance Committee, Stage 1 of the 2003-04 Budget Process (SP Paper 597) and refers the recommendations to the Scottish Executive for consideration. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 5. Police Reform Bill – UK Legislation: The Deputy Minister for Justice (Dr Richard Simpson) moved S1M-3237—That the Parliament endorses the principle that sex offenders orders made in one jurisdiction within the United Kingdom should be recognised and enforceable throughout the UK with appropriate provisions in place concerning how the orders are applied for, amended and discharged, and agrees that the relevant provisions to achieve these ends should be considered by the UK Parliament in the Police Reform Bill. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 6. Appointment of Scottish Public Services Ombudsman: Trish Godman, on behalf of the Selection Panel, moved S1M-3244—That the Parliament nominates Professor Alice Brown to Her Majesty the Queen for appointment as the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. After debate, the motion was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 100, Against 3, Abstentions 1). 7. Appointment of Scottish Public Services Deputy Ombudsman: Trish Godman, on behalf of the Selection Panel, moved S1M-3245—That the Parliament nominates Mr Eric Drake to Her Majesty the Queen for appointment as Scottish Public Services Deputy Ombudsman. After debate, the motion was agreed to ((DT) by division: For 99, Against 1, Abstentions 3). 8. Appointment of Scottish Public Services Deputy Ombudsman: Trish Godman, on behalf of the Selection Panel, moved S1M-3246—That the Parliament nominates Ms Carolyn Hirst to Her Majesty the Queen for appointment as Scottish Public Services Deputy Ombudsman. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 9. Appointment of Scottish Public Services Deputy Ombudsman: Trish Godman, on behalf of the Selection Panel, moved S1M-3247—That the Parliament nominates Reverend Lewis Shand Smith to Her Majesty the Queen for appointment as Scottish Public Services Deputy Ombudsman. After debate, the motion was agreed to (DT). 10. Question Time: Questions were answered by the First Minister and other Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers. 11. Better Communities in Scotland: Closing the Gap: The Minister for Social Justice (Ms Margaret Curran) moved S1M-3256—That the Parliament warmly welcomes the publication of the Scottish Executive’s community regeneration statement Better Communities in Scotland: Closing the Gap; agreesthat despite past successes in community regeneration more needs to be done to improve the quality of life of people in Scotland’s deprived areas; fully endorses the policy proposals for improving public services in deprived communities, placing community regeneration more firmly within the strategic framework of community planning, giving more priority to community learning and development and improving monitoring and evaluation, and agrees that these measures will make a significant contribution to closing the gap between deprived areas and the rest of Scotland. Mr Kenneth Gibson moved amendment S1M-3256.1 to motion S1M-3256— Leave out from “warmly” to end and insert—
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 29, Against 68, Abstentions 2). Mrs Lyndsay McIntosh moved amendment S1M-3256.2 to motion S1M-3256— Leave out from “warmly” to end and insert
After debate, the amendment was disagreed to ((DT) by division: For 13, Against 89, Abstentions 2). The motion was then agreed to ((DT) by division: For 59, Against 41, Abstentions 1). 12. Approval of SSIs: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3250—That the Parliament agrees that the following be approved—
The motion was agreed to (DT). 13. Designation of Lead Committee: Euan Robson, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, moved S1M-3251—That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government Committee be designated as Lead Committee in consideration of the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 and that the Health and Community Care Committee, the Education, Culture and Sport Committee and the Justice 1 and 2 Committees be secondary committees. The motion was agreed to (DT). 14. Decision Time: The Parliament took decisions on items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13 as noted above. 15. Peebles Sheriff Court: The Parliament debated S1M-3207 in the name of Christine Grahame—That the Parliament notes with concern the threat of the permanent closure of Peebles Sheriff Court; further notes that the Minister for Justice is currently considering a report into the expenditure required to make the courthouse fully operational and intends to make his conclusion public soon, and further notes that the retention of the sheriff court at Peebles is supported by, inter alia, the Sheriff Principal of Lothian and Borders, the two sheriffs who sit there, the Society of Solicitors in the Shires of Selkirk and Peebles and the Faculty of Solicitors in Roxburghshire. The meeting closed at 5.49 pm.
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