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Monday 5 July 2021

Business Bulletin
Iris Ghnothaichean

Change to membership of the Parliamentary Bureau
The Presiding Officer wishes to inform Members that Gillian Mackay has replaced Patrick Harvie
as the representative for the Scottish Green Party on the Parliamentary Bureau.

Today's Business

Meeting of the Parliament                          Committee Meetings
There are no meetings today.                       There are no meetings today.

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 Chamber | Seòmar

Meeting of the Parliament
There are no meetings today.

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Committee Meetings
There are no meetings today.

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Future Meetings of the Parliament
Business Programme agreed by the Parliament on 23 June 2021

Tuesday 31 August 2021

2:00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by First Minister’s Statement: Programme for Government 2021-22
followed by Committee Announcements
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5:00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business

Wednesday 1 September 2021

2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2:00 pm Portfolio Questions
followed by Scottish Government Debate: Programme for Government 2021-22
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Approval of SSIs (if required)
5:00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business

Thursday 2 September 2021

11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11:40 am General Questions
12:00 pm First Minister's Questions
followed by Members' Business
2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2:30 pm Portfolio Questions
followed by Scottish Government Debate: National Care Service
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5:00 pm Decision Time

Tuesday 7 September 2021

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 Chamber | Seòmar

2:00 pm Time for Reflection
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Topical Questions (if selected)
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5:00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business

Wednesday 8 September 2021

2:00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2:00 pm Portfolio Questions
followed by Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
followed by Approval of SSIs (if required)
5:00 pm Decision Time
followed by Members' Business

Thursday 9 September 2021

11:40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11:40 am General Questions
12:00 pm First Minister's Questions
12:45 pm Members' Business
2:30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2:30 pm Scottish Government Business
followed by Business Motions
followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions
5:00 pm Decision Time

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Future Committee Meetings
The future business of the Parliament has not yet been agreed to.

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Motions
Motions and amendments are usually printed the day after lodging. When an amendment is
lodged, then the original motion will be republished alongside it.

Motions and amendments can be published with symbols:

*      before the number indicates publication for the first time
*…*    around a section of text indicates changes to previously published material
R      indicates a member has declared a registered interest

The Parliamentary Bureau periodically deletes motions or amendments that are over six weeks old
and not scheduled for debate.

Questions regarding this section should be directed to the Chamber Desk.

Other new and altered motions and amendments

*S6M-00588 Marie McNair: The Erskine Bridge Turns 50—That the Parliament commemorates
50 years of the Erskine Bridge, which was the first link between West Dunbartonshire and
Renfrewshire over the River Clyde, replacing the Erskine Ferry; understands that the crossing was
opened on 2 July 1971 by HRH Princess Anne and for a period of time, it was the longest cable-
stayed bridge in the world; notes that the bridge is 1.3km in length and 30m wide, with its tallest
support measuring 50m, allowing it to play an important role in carrying over 35,000 vehicles every
day; acknowledges that the Erskine Bridge has been listed for unique architectural and technical
features, and remains one of the most ambitious civil engineering projects ever undertaken in
Scotland, so it’s important to recognise the impact it has made in the past 50 years.
Supported by: Audrey Nicoll*

*S6M-00587 Alexander Stewart: Duncan Scott Graduates from the University of Stirling—
That the Parliament congratulates British Olympian Duncan Scott on his graduation from the
University of Stirling; understands that the swimming athlete, who will leave for Japan next week
as part of Team GB, received a 2:1 in Business and Sports Studies after successfully combining
his degree with his record-breaking career in the pool; acknowledges that Duncan who grew up in
Alloa, broke two British freestyle records whilst qualifying for the Tokyo Games, has been part of
Stirling’s Sports Scholarship Programme for the last six years, giving him the flexibility to balance
his degree with training; notes that the sports champion acknowledges personally that despite his
successes in the pool, completing his degree is amongst his top achievements saying that one of
the things he is most proud of is achieving a 2:1 despite not really enjoying school as a result of
his dyslexia and having to balance it with swimming but he eventually ended up enjoying
university; views Duncan as a shining example to all young people; commends him on his focus,
discipline and success, and wishes Duncan and all Team GB the very best of success in Tokyo.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Douglas Ross*, Jamie Greene*, Murdo Fraser*

*S6M-00586 Pam Duncan-Glancy: Congratulations to 2021 Graduates in Glasgow —That the
Parliament congratulates the achievement of all those who are currently graduating from the
University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University, City of
Glasgow College, The Glasgow School of Art, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Kelvin

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College, Glasgow Clyde College, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow;
notes the incredibly difficult circumstances under which people have graduated this year due to
COVID-19, which makes their academic achievements all the more impressive, and wishes all
graduates the best of luck in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Beatrice Wishart*, Anas Sarwar*

*S6M-00585 Jackie Baillie: Fiftieth Anniversary of the Erskine Bridge —That the Parliament
celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Erskine Bridge; notes that the landmark
bridge was opened in July 1971 by Princess Anne; understands that the bridge, which took four
years to build, has become an icon of the West of Scotland landscape; notes with interest that it is
the largest bridge which connects communities either side of the Clyde; celebrates the fact that
Historic Environment Scotland granted the bridge A-listed status three years ago, describing the
bridge as a “state-of-the-art infrastructure landmark in Scotland”; gives credit to the hard fought
local campaign spearheaded by Labour politicians working alongside local people which saw the
Erskine Bridge toll charge removed on 1 April 2006; acknowledges that this has led to a positive
impact on tourism and the West of Scotland economy; further acknowledges that people living on
both sides of the bridge in Erskine and Old Kilpatrick had planned to celebrate the 50th
anniversary by marching to meet in the middle of the bridge but celebrations had to be postponed
due to COVID-19, and hopes that these communities will be able to celebrate this worthy
landmark's impressive anniversary in the near future.
Supported by: Monica Lennon*, Katy Clark*

*S6M-00583 Gillian Martin: Watsons of Inverurie - Closure after 182 years—That the
Parliament notes the planned closure in July after 182 years of Watsons in Inverurie, which sells a
variety of DIY equipment and garden supplies; understands the current owner, Mary Sloan, the
first to own the business outside of the Watson family since 1872, is retiring and closing the store;
recognises the business has operated from the same premises since it opened in 1839, initially
opened by A&J Bisset then taken over by Inverurie Provost John MacIntyre Watson and run by his
family for four successive generations prior to Mrs Sloan taking over in the year 2000;
acknowledges the importance to communities of local family-run businesses such as Watsons,
and wishes Mrs Sloan and her team of staff well for the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Audrey Nicoll*

*S6M-00582 Monica Lennon: Remove Discredited BBC Bitesize Climate Change Lessons —
That the Parliament expresses concern that BBC Bitesize online study support resources on
climate change contain a list of positive impacts of a warmer global climate; understands that the
so-called positive impacts listed include "more resources, such as oil, becoming available in
places such as Alaska and Siberia when the ice melts" and that "warmer temperatures could lead
to healthier outdoor lifestyles;" believes that this online resource should immediately be reviewed
and updated and welcomes a commitment from the BBC to undertake a review, following the
intervention of writer and environmental activist, George Monbiot, and a public backlash; is
concerned that learners are being prompted to consider the environmental and economic benefits
of climate change; believes that the geography course specification published by the Scottish
Qualifications Authority and other climate change content must be urgently reviewed; considers
that heatwaves are causing damage to people, property and nature, including as a result of a
devastating fire in Lytton, British Columbia, where residents have been forced to flee their homes
after multiple days of unprecedented heat, with temperatures reaching 49.6 centigrade, a
Canadian record, leading to fast-spreading fires; believes that urgent action is needed to address
the dual threats of the climate emergency and nature emergency, and agrees that climate justice

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education has a vital role to play in ensuring citizens are well-informed and empowered to take
action and hold governments and corporations to account.

*S6M-00581 Liam McArthur: Pay Student Paramedics Campaign Success —That the
Parliament congratulates the Pay Student Paramedics campaign on its well-deserved victory,
securing a new bursary ahead of the start of the new academic term; notes that the campaign was
started by a group of student paramedics in August 2020 to highlight the discrepancy between the
bursaries made available to students paramedics and those studying other disciplines, and
to press for equivalent funding to be made available to all Scottish student paramedics; recognises
that reports have shown a majority of student paramedics have lived below the poverty line
despite being expected to work the same hours as fully-qualified paramedics, and therefore have
limited time to take on additional work to fund their studies; acknowledges that the Scottish
Parliament held a debate on the issue in October 2020; appreciates the pivotal role that
paramedics have played in meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that student
paramedics have stepped up at a time of great need; acknowledges that student paramedics,
unlike student nurses and midwives, have until now had no access to a bursary scheme to support
them during their degree course; hails this as a great achievement for student paramedics across
the country, and hopes the decision will now encourage more young people to enter the
profession.
Supported by: Monica Lennon*, Colin Beattie*, Fulton MacGregor*, Beatrice Wishart*, Alex Cole-
Hamilton*, Donald Cameron*, Gillian Mackay*, Miles Briggs*, Douglas Ross*, Carol Mochan*,
Audrey Nicoll*, Willie Rennie*, Martin Whitfield*

*S6M-00580 Stephanie Callaghan: Frank Gilluley Foundation established to help those in
need across Lanarkshire—That the Parliament commends Francis Gilluley for establishing the
Frank Gilluley Foundation, to help those in need across Lanarkshire; acknowledges that the
charity is named after Francis’ father, a popular, well known Bothwell resident who died in April
2021, and wishes the Foundation every success in its ambitious charitable fundraising plans.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00579 Michelle Thomson: Burn Unlimited Young Enterprise at Carrongrange High
School —That the Parliament congratulates former pupils at Carrongrange High School in
Grangemouth on the success of their enterprise, Burn Unlimited, for which they have been
awarded Company of the Year at the brand new Youth Enterprise Scottish Team Programme
Awards, coming second in the overall UK finals; notes that the company used a laser cutter in the
school to design gifts and decorations that were popular locally in the community, and as far afield
as France and Sweden; recognises that the Scottish Team Programme helps young people in 5th
and 6th year with additional support needs to be aware of their talents and the future work
opportunities available to them, and is designed to support and prepare young people for the world
of work; considers it important that the educational experiences of young people prepare them for
the world outside the classroom; acknowledges the work of Carrongrange High School in helping
ASN students to achieve their potential; further congratulates everyone involved in Burn Unlimited,
and wishes them the very best for the future.
Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Audrey Nicoll*

*S6M-00578 Paul McLennan: Sustainable Dunbar's Community-Led Plan—That the
Parliament congratulates Sustaining Dunbar on its recent report, a community-led plan of action
for coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, producing an infrastructure to assist and aiding the
community to “build back better;” recognises the themes of connecting with nature for health and

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wellbeing, connecting with food and growing for sustainable lives, letting nature thrive for a high-
quality environment, learning and acting for sustainable lifestyles, collaborating for common good,
and their importance; commends Sustaining Dunbar’s commitment to caring for the environment
and aspiring to make our towns and villages better, safer and fairer places for all, as well as
focusing on a plan to “build back better” by rethinking the economy to tackle the environmental
crisis, and endorses Sustaining Dunbar’s aims to apply the wellbeing economy objectives to the
local community, highlighting the level of community development required to support
sustainability commitments across the community.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Craig Hoy*, Siobhian Brown*, Kenneth Gibson*, Miles
Briggs*, Audrey Nicoll*, Stuart McMillan*, Annabelle Ewing*

*S6M-00576 Willie Rennie: Teacher Recruitment—That the Parliament condemns the actions of
the Scottish Government and Fife Council, which have reportedly resulted in many trained
teachers in Fife, including newly-qualified teachers, being left without a job this August, despite
successfully passing through the interview process; considers that those actions will have a
detrimental impact on the lives and livelihoods of many trained teachers, deter future trainee
teachers and that similar situations have created uncertainty for thousands of newly qualified
teachers, experienced teachers and nursery teachers across Scotland; understands that a
petition, which has been created for residents of North East Fife and calls on the Scottish
Government and Fife Council to create more permanent teaching posts to end the prospect of
high teacher unemployment, has garnered the support of almost 1000 people already; further
understands that many teachers have come forward to support the campaign, and that there
are calls for decisive action to create more teaching posts to end the prospect of high teacher
unemployment, the casualisation of the teaching workforce and ensure that pupils benefit from the
talents of everyone in education.
Supported by: Liam McArthur*

*S6M-00575 Alasdair Allan: 50th anniversary of Scottish Literature at the University of
Glasgow—That the Parliament notes that the 50th anniversary of Scottish Literature becoming an
academic unit at the University of Glasgow falls in 2021; acknowledges the huge contribution that
the university's staff have made to the study of the writing of Scotland by students from the UK,
Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the United States and many other countries, as well as
the work that the university does, through the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, to promote and
develop an understanding of Burns globally, his value to the Scottish economy and to regional
growth and development, and congratulates the university's staff and supporters, including major
international donors, on the work they have done to increase the recognition of the value of
Scottish culture and literature worldwide, including founding the International Association for the
Study of Scottish Literatures and acting as a host to the Association for Scottish Literary Studies.
Supported by: Siobhian Brown*, Colin Beattie*, Michelle Thomson*, Bob Doris*, Donald
Cameron*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00574 Evelyn Tweed: Reading Recognition for Cowie Primary School—That the
Parliament congratulates Cowie Primary School on receiving a First Minister’s Reading Challenge
Award, for its exemplary work in building a positive culture of reading for pleasure amongst pupils;
recognises the importance of reading in the educational journey of Scotland’s young people; notes
the dedication shown by staff members in encouraging and enabling pupils to find joy in reading,
and praises Stirling Council for its approach to reading, with all 12 of Stirling’s primary schools
fostering a nurturing environment of teaching and learning for Stirling’s young people.

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Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Natalie Don*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Siobhian Brown*,
Kenneth Gibson*, Audrey Nicoll*

*S6M-00573 Fulton MacGregor: Albion Rovers Boys win Central Scotland Divisional Cup—
That the Parliament congratulates Albion Rovers Boys Club (2004, u16s) on winning the Central
Scotland Divisional Cup; understands that Albion managed to score inside the first 30 seconds in
what was the beginning of an exciting 7-4 victory over CBC Glasgow; commends the coaching
staff and the players for their brilliant achievement, and wishes the club and all those involved the
best of luck in the years ahead.
Supported by: Willie Coffey*, Bill Kidd*, Colin Beattie*, Monica Lennon*, Stuart McMillan*,
Stephanie Callaghan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Miles Briggs*, Audrey Nicoll*, Collette Stevenson*

*S6M-00572 Emma Harper: Stranraer's Gateway to Galloway Set to Open—That the
Parliament congratulates the Stranraer Development Trust on its work in preparing a new tourist
information centre, Stranraer’s Gateway to Galloway, which is set to open on 2 July 2021; notes
that the new centre, which is the culmination of three years of planning by the Trust, takes over the
striking art deco clock tower and former harbour master building, recently refurbished by Dumfries
and Galloway Council, on the waterfront, and is part of the Development Trust’s wider vision to
redefine Stranraer as a waterfront destination; understands that the goal of Gateway to Galloway
is to establish a tourism focal point for visitors to the town that will showcase the wealth of things
to do and experience in Stranraer, the Rhins and the wider Galloway area, and that the
information centre will also promote local businesses, produce and crafts, as well as providing
volunteering opportunities and space for community groups to showcase their activities; welcomes
this important initiative for the town of Stranraer, and wider Galloway, and thanks all members of
the development trust and wider community for their efforts.
Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Elena Whitham*, Christine
Grahame*, Fulton MacGregor*, Stuart McMillan*, Audrey Nicoll*, Kenneth Gibson*, Gillian Martin*,
Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00571 Fulton MacGregor: Glenboig Primary Recognised for Exceptional Digital
Skills—That the Parliament congratulates the staff and pupils of Glenboig Primary School in
Coatbridge, who were awarded the Digital Schools Scotland award for exceptional digital
skills; welcomes that the school was also named as a National Mentor School, for its innovative
use of digital technology; understands that the award commends the school’s excellence in
integrating digital technology into learning and teaching; recognises that Glenboig Primary has
invested heavily in digital technology in the classroom over the last three years; notes that this has
vastly improved the pupils' confidence in developing their digital skills; commends the school for
also running remote workshops in order for parents to support the children's digital skills; praises
the school for establishing two after-school coding clubs, and believes that the Education Scotland
accredited award was well deserved after a monumental effort from staff, students and parents.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Rona Mackay*, Audrey Nicoll*, Elena Whitham*, Colin Beattie*,
Annabelle Ewing*, Stuart McMillan*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Miles Briggs*, Gillian Martin*, Paul
Sweeney*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00570 Jim Fairlie: Gaelic Medium Education Reading Journey Award—That the
Parliament congratulates Goodlyburn Primary School in Perth on receiving the national Gaelic
Medium Education Reading Journey award, as part of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge
2020-21; notes that this is the second time pupils from the school have won the award; recognises

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that the Reading Challenge was launched to inspire young people to discover a joy of reading, and
encourages all schools to participate in the challenge.
The Member has provided the following translation:
Duais Slighe Leughaidh Foghlam Gàidhlig
Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air Bun-sgoil Goodlyburn ann am Peairt air an
duais Slighe Leughaidh Foghlam Gàidhlig fhaighinn mar phàirt de Dùbhlan Leughaidh a’ Phrìomh
Mhinistear 2020-21; a’ toirt fa-near gur e seo an dàrna turas a tha sgoilearan bhon sgoil air an
duais a bhuannachadh; a’ tuigsinn gun deach an Dùbhlan Leughaidh a chuir air bhog gus daoin’
òga mhisneachadh gu bhith a’ faighinn toileachas leughaidh, agus a’ brosnachadh a h-uile sgoil
pàirt a ghabhail anns an Dùbhlan.
Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Audrey Nicoll*, Stuart McMillan*, Elena
Whitham*, Colin Beattie*, Siobhian Brown*, Michelle Thomson*, Alasdair Allan*, Gillian Martin*,
Bill Kidd*, Ariane Burgess*

*S6M-00569 Ruth Maguire: UNICEF Silver for Stevenston Pupils—That the Parliament
congratulate pupils from Glencairn Primary School, Stevenston, for gaining a Silver Award for
Rights Respecting Schools, from UNICEF UK; understands that the pupils received the award for
their work on understanding and learning the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and
bringing the ethos into the life of the school; further understands that 12 pupils, made up of one
representative from each class, formed a steering group ahead of the UNICEF accreditation visit
on the 24 May 2021; notes that the award is part of a national scheme for respecting human rights
in schools; acknowledges a large part of the award is teaching children about their rights and
encouraging them to use their voice to speak out and ensure that they have access to those
rights, and congratulates the teachers and pupils involved for their inspirational achievement.
Supported by: Audrey Nicoll*, Rona Mackay*, Stuart McMillan*, Natalie Don*, Elena Whitham*,
Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Siobhian Brown*, Miles Briggs*, Gillian Martin*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00568 Ruth Maguire: Irvine Farm Basket —That the Parliament acknowledges the
opening of the Irvine Farm Basket, which is a new community food larder to help people who
struggle to buy food; understands that the Farm Basket can be accessed by residents in the
Broomlands and Bourtreehill areas of Irvine, and is based at Towerlands Community Centre;
notes it will be open three days a week on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday; further understands
that community food larders work on a membership basis and provide a mini supermarket-like
environment where residents have the opportunity to choose their own food; acknowledges the
hard work of the volunteers of Broomlands and Bourtreehill Community Association (BABCA), and
wishes everyone involved every success with the project.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Natalie Don*, Stuart McMillan*, Elena Whitham*, Colin Beattie*,
Annabelle Ewing*, Miles Briggs*, Gillian Martin*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00567 Natalie Don: Rashielea Primary P6a Class’s Transformation of Rashie Woods—
That the Parliament commends the P6a class at Rashielea Primary School in Erskine for their
work since August 2020 in transforming overgrown derelict woodland next to their school into a
play area, which now has a tyre swing, a rope swing and a bear hunt, and gives the pupils a space
to go on insect hunts and find out about local wildlife; understands that their efforts have been
recognised in the presentation of the John Muir Award by the national conservation charity, the
John Muir Trust, and wishes the school well for the future growth and evolution of the area, which
the class decided to name Rashie Woods.

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Supported by: Siobhian Brown*, Gillian Martin*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Alexander
Burnett*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Audrey Nicoll*

*S6M-00566 Audrey Nicoll: Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust, Stagecoach Volunteers
Award—That the Parliament congratulates the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust on receiving the
Stagecoach Volunteers Award; understands that the award was earned as a result of work to
restore the 1906 Ransomes and Rapier locomotive turntable which, after years of disuse, is now
back in operation; notes that restoration work received funding from the Railway Heritage Trust,
Historic Environment Scotland and the Association for Industrial Archaeology; further understands
that the award was given as a plaque to the Trust by the Princess Royal during the 2019 National
Railway Heritage Awards at the Merchant Taylor's Hall, London, alongside a cheque for £2,000;
welcomes the news that steam-hauled charter trains will be visiting Aberdeen in July, which
visitors may view using the turntable, and that the Trust is nearing completion of work to restore
the 1850s former engine shed at the Ferryhill site; commends all involved at the Trust for a richly
deserved award, and passes on its best wishes for continued success.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Siobhian Brown*, Miles
Briggs*, Gillian Martin*, Paul Sweeney*, Alexander Burnett*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00565 Stuart McMillan: Action Mesothelioma Day 2021—That the Parliament recognises
that 2 July 2021 is Action Mesothelioma Day; notes that Action Mesothelioma Day aims to raise
awareness of this cancer, which is caused by breathing in asbestos dust, whilst also remembering
the people who have died, and supporting people and their families; understands that
mesothelioma can take a long time to develop and that those who have it can show first symptoms
up to 40 years after being exposed to asbestos; further notes that over 2,600 people in the UK are
diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, including over 200 in Scotland, which is the highest
number in Europe, and welcomes the support, campaigning and awareness provided by charities
and organisations, such as Asthma UK, British Lung Foundation, Action on Asbestos and Action
Meso.
Supported by: Emma Harper*, Evelyn Tweed*, Natalie Don*, Colin Beattie*, Monica Lennon*,
Annabelle Ewing*, Claire Baker*, Jackie Baillie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Collette Stevenson*, Bob
Doris*, Miles Briggs*, Beatrice Wishart*, Tess White*, Alex Rowley*, Sandesh Gulhane*, John
Mason*, Paul Sweeney*, Bill Kidd*, Katy Clark*

*S6M-00564 Maurice Golden: One Year to go - Deposit Return Scheme—That the Parliament
notes that 1 July 2021 marks one year to go until Scotland’s deposit return system for drinks cans
and bottles launches; believes that this system will bring significant benefits in terms of litter
reduction, boosting recycling, reducing climate emissions and promoting the circular economy;
welcomes the efforts by large and small businesses to make sure they are ready for the deadline
set under the regulations, and believes that the constructive cross-party working around the
development of this system can be a model for future circular economy measures.

*S6M-00563 Miles Briggs: Care Radio Launches, Dedicated to the Nine Million Paid and
Unpaid Carers Across the UK—That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Care Radio, the
UK's first dedicated radio station for carers, this June; notes that there are around nine million paid
and unpaid carers across the UK, including NHS workers, care home employees and at-home
carers; recognises that carers have played an important role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,
supporting older, infirm and vulnerable people; pays tribute to the many volunteers, individuals and
organisations supporting Care Radio; believes that a dedicated radio station for carers will help to
raise awareness about the role of carers and celebrate their achievements; wishes the Care Radio

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team every success with their launch, and encourages everyone who cares to listen at
careradio.org.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Pam Gosal*, Alexander Stewart*, Murdo Fraser*, Edward
Mountain*, Jamie Halcro Johnston*, Douglas Ross*, Liam Kerr*, Stuart McMillan*, Natalie Don*,
Jackie Baillie*, Colin Beattie*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Sharon Dowey*, Sue Webber*, Alexander
Burnett*, Jackson Carlaw*

*S6M-00562 Pam Duncan-Glancy: Iconic Studios Salon Nominated at the UK Hair and
Beauty Awards—That the Parliament congratulates The Iconic Studios Salon in Bridgeton,
Glasgow, on being nominated as a finalist in three separate categories, Best Salon, Best for
Brows and Best Team, at the 2022 UK Hair and Beauty Awards; notes that hundreds of salons
compete for this prestigious award each year; considers that The Iconic Studios prides itself on
being an inclusive and safe space for all, and that, in the face of COVID-19 adversity, it has
continued to flourish; commends the efforts of all of the Iconic team involved in achieving this
nomination, and wishes The Iconic Studios luck in the final.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, James Dornan*

*S6M-00561 Marie McNair: NHS Golden Jubilee and Scotland’s First Total Knee
Replacement Using a ROSA Robot—That the Parliament commends the orthopaedic surgeons
at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank for carrying out Scotland’s first total knee
replacement procedure on a patient using a ROSA robot; understands that the hospital, which
carries out approximately 25% of all joint replacements in Scotland, now has three orthopaedic
robots, which offer patients more precise operations, shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries,
helping to reduce waiting times; acknowledges that the Golden Jubilee National Hospital will aim
to carry out over 1,000 robotic orthopaedic procedures in the next year, and applauds everyone
involved for their continuous hard work.
Supported by: Gordon MacDonald*, Rona Mackay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Audrey Nicoll*, Stuart
McMillan*, Elena Whitham*, Annabelle Ewing*, Colin Beattie*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00560 Sarah Boyack: Big Noise Programme in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh—That the
Parliament congratulates the charity, Sistema Scotland, on its new Big Noise programme, which
will begin in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, in spring 2022; notes that Big Noise is a high-quality music
education and social change programme, which uses the symphony orchestra as a community
through which children gain an invaluable range of life skills and experiences, such as confidence,
teamwork and resilience; recognises the long-term benefits of taking part in the Big Noise
programme, which is particularly focused on early years interventions and evolves into after-
school and holiday club music teaching and social interaction; supports the transformative role that
music can play into young people’s lives, and highlights the independent evaluation of the Big
Noise model by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health, which it understands showed that
taking part in Big Noise helps children to improve their concentration and language skills, enhance
their problem solving and decision making, increase their self-esteem and develop strong
friendships and support networks.

*S6M-00559 Clare Adamson: Motherwell Care Home Nurse Shows Special Appreciation for
Colleagues—That the Parliament recognises Lynn Bell, a nurse at Parksprings Care Home in
Motherwell, who gave her colleagues a smile by representing them as superheroes in light-
hearted pictures that have raised spirits among residents and staff; notes that Lynn has created
caricatures of her co-workers, inspired by the collective spirit and effort of their fantastic team
during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that Lynn wanted to show her appreciation of her

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colleagues’ efforts through art that demonstrates their strength and drive in such tough times and
pays tribute to their compassion; thanks Lynn and all of the Parksprings Care Home staff for their
care and commitment over the course of the pandemic, and wishes them all the best for the future.
Supported by: Siobhian Brown*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stuart McMillan*, Stephanie
Callaghan*, Ruth Maguire*, Bill Kidd*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gillian Mackay*, Gillian
Martin*

*S6M-00558 Clare Adamson: Radio Law Returns to University Hospital Wishaw —That the
Parliament notes that the University Hospital Wishaw’s radio presenters are readying themselves
for a return to live broadcasting from their studio from the beginning of July, for the first time in 16
months; notes that Radio Law presenters and DJs were prevented from broadcasting from their
studio due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes them all the best for their return.
Supported by: Siobhian Brown*, Colin Beattie*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Ruth
Maguire*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00557 Gordon MacDonald: Replacement of the Green Bridge in Balerno—That the
Parliament applauds the announcement that the City of Edinburgh Council is allocating £66,000
for the replacement of the Green Bridge in Balerno; notes that the decision was taken on 25 June
2021 by the council’s Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee; further notes that the
funding came from a Scottish Government allocation to the City of Edinburgh Council of
£1,998,000 from the national Place Based Investment Programme for 2021-22 to “accelerate our
ambitions for place, 20-minute neighbourhoods, town centre action, community led regeneration
and community wealth building”; understands that the “Green Bridge”, which was closed in 2016
due to its poor condition, is a footbridge in the village of Balerno that spans the Bavelaw Burn,
linking Balerno proper with footpaths on the eastern bank of the burn; commends Balerno
Community Council for its efforts to have the bridge replaced, and believes that the replacement
bridge will be a very welcome improvement for the local community and those visiting Balerno.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Audrey Nicoll*, Stuart McMillan*, Elena Whitham*, Annabelle
Ewing*, Colin Beattie*, Gillian Martin*, Bill Kidd*

*S6M-00556 Gordon MacDonald: Hat-trick of Prestigious Awards for Edinburgh College—
That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh College on its success at The Herald Higher
Education Awards 2021, topping the awards table with three wins; commends Edinburgh College
for winning the Widening Access Award for its work in ensuring care experienced students are
given the best possible opportunities to succeed in education through introducing additional
support for care experienced students at every stage of their college journey; notes that the
college has recently seen an increase in the number of care experienced students undertaking
courses and a significant decrease in the percentage of those students withdrawing early;
congratulates the Social Services student, Roseanna Campbell, who won the Outstanding
Contribution from a College Student category, which celebrates a student who has made an
outstanding contribution to their college or wider community; recognises that Roseanna’s win was
a reflection of her commitment and dedication to supporting young people across the city who face
barriers, particularly those who are care experienced through her voluntary work with the local
charity, 6VT, which gives Scotland’s young people a voice, and commends Edinburgh College's
collaboration with City of Glasgow College, which was named the winner of the Partnership Award
for the two colleges’ innovative joined-up work in delivering the Fast Track into Financial Services
course, which is a six-week work-readiness course that is having a transformative impact on the
upskilling needs within the financial sector.

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Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Kenneth Gibson*, Audrey Nicoll*, Annabelle Ewing*, Evelyn Tweed*,
Stuart McMillan*, Ruth Maguire*, Bill Kidd*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Miles Briggs*,
Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00555 Rona Mackay: Rookie Rockstars Raises £30,000 to Support Children's Mental
Wellbeing—That the Parliament congratulates Rookie Rockstars on raising over £30,000 to
support its counselling services for school-aged pupils, as delivered by Rookie Minds; commends
the phenomenal efforts of the founder and CEO, Dave Brackenridge, in hosting and broadcasting
the live event on YouTube and Facebook from Home Church in Kirkintilloch for its entire 30-hour
duration; further recognises the outstanding contribution of the highly-talented musical performers,
guests and other volunteers for their enthusiasm in delivering such an impactful event; thanks the
support team, including young people from the host church, who coordinated much of the offline
activity; delights that the generosity of the community through donors and sponsors is enabling
plans to relaunch the children's counselling services in August 2021; supports the continued
success of this valuable charity in delivering modestly-priced music tuition and free or subsidised
children's counselling services, and sends its best wishes to the committed staff team, supporters
and all who engage with its industry-leading services.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Ross Greer*,
Kenneth Gibson*, Audrey Nicoll*, Ruth Maguire*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Miles
Briggs*, Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00554 Gordon MacDonald: Big Noise Programme in Wester Hailes—That the
Parliament commends Sistema Scotland, an award-winning music education charity, on launching
a major new music project in spring 2022 in Edinburgh's Wester Hailes; notes that the programme
aims to transform the lives of hundreds of children growing up in the area; understands that the
Big Noise community orchestra will gradually be created by the project, which aims to reach more
than 400 participants in its first year, and will eventually involve all ages from babies to school-
leavers; recognises that the charity targets disadvantaged parts of Scotland for intensive long-term
programmes offering youngsters up to four after-school sessions of intervention and support a
week during term time, and up to four days each week during the spring, summer, and autumn
holidays until they leave school; notes that the project will be working in partnership with the City
of Edinburgh Council, and with Clovenstone, Canal View, and Sighthill Primary School and
Nursery, and intends to also work alongside local charities and community groups to bring
additional support and value to Wester Hailes; appreciates that Big Noise has a long-standing
track record of delivering high-quality music education and social change to communities that
helps children improve their concentration and language skills, enhance their problem solving and
decision making, increase their self-esteem and creativity, and develop strong friendships and
support networks, and endorses Sistema Scotland's belief that all children and young people have
great skills, talents and potential, and that it has never been more important to think and act
creatively to ensure that children across Scotland are given the opportunities and support that they
deserve.
Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Kenneth Gibson*, Colin Beattie*, Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*,
Audrey Nicoll*, Annabelle Ewing*, Michelle Thomson*, Sue Webber*, Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00553 Audrey Nicoll: Sue Ryder Dee View Court Reaches Fundraising Target—That
the Parliament congratulates the charity, Sue Ryder, for reaching its fundraising target of £3.9
million to increase the capacity of its Dee View Court care centre in Kincorth, Aberdeen;
understands that the funding will be used to convert unused areas of the building into living
spaces, nearly doubling the capacity from 24 to 44; recognises that Dee View Court is Scotland’s

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only purpose-built care centre for people with neurological conditions, or who have had brain
injuries; further notes that a mural will be installed at Dee View Court in recognition of all donors
since the appeal started in 2017, which included £500,000 from the Robertson Trust, £286,000
from the Morrison’s Foundation and support from Aberdeen-based businessman, Ian Suttie, and
his wife, Dorothy; commends all donors, Sue Ryder management and staff, and wishes all
involved and Dee View Court residents the very best of luck for the future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*, Kenneth Gibson*, Rona Mackay*,
Douglas Lumsden*, Ruth Maguire*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Miles Briggs*, Gillian
Martin*

*S6M-00552 Stuart McMillan: Greenock’s New Zero Waste Store —That the Parliament
welcomes the opening of a new zero waste shop in Greenock to encourage shoppers to ditch
plastic; notes that InverEco is now serving shoppers a wide range of foods that can be weighed
and packed into their containers, saving a huge amount of packaging and waste; understands that
the business offers refills of dried food items including nuts, seeds, teas, coffee beans, herbs,
spices, baking sundries, toiletries, kitchen goods and household cleaning items; commends
Inverkip resident, Gillian Bott, for launching the store, having taken inspiration from other refill
shops across the UK; recognises that InverEco is working alongside a variety of national
independent suppliers and producers, with its range growing each week, following feedback from
customers; believes that the store will help consumers to cut down on their use of single-use
plastics, as well as helping to reduce food waste by allowing customers to buy only what they
need, and hopes that more refill stores will open up across Scotland to help us all live a more eco-
friendly life.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Neil Gray*, Annabelle Ewing*, Ross Greer*, Colin Beattie*, Tess White*,
Ruth Maguire*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Miles Briggs*, Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00551 Sarah Boyack: Gorgie Collective Street Art Sculpture Trail—That the Parliament
congratulates Gorgie Collective artists for creating Edinburgh's first ever Street Art Sculpture Trail,
which runs around Gorgie and features sculptural artworks in ceramic, brass and concrete; notes
the importance of volunteers in community-led projects; commends the efforts of Gorgie Collective
artists in creating more colourful and inspiring public spaces in their local area; understands the
need to support local artists as society recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, and recognises the
vital role art and culture can play in improving wellbeing and building community connectedness
and resilience.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Rona Mackay*, Colin Beattie*, Miles Briggs*, Stuart McMillan*,
Bill Kidd*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*

*S6M-00550 Monica Lennon: C-Jay Quigley MSYP, LGBT Youth Representative—That the
Parliament thanks C-Jay Quigley MSYP (Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament), who is
stepping down having served as an MSYP representing LGBT Youth Scotland for two years; notes
the outstanding work that C-Jay has undertaken to promote women’s rights, trans rights and
LGBT+ young people’s rights, including lodging several successful motions with the Scottish Youth
Parliament; notes that C-Jay also self-published a book raising awareness of inclusive families for
LGBT History Month 2021, and co-hosted an event in the Scottish Parliament that celebrated
LGBT History Month 2020; commends C-Jay for the passion and commitment with which she has
represented LGBT+ young people in Scotland, and wishes her good luck in her future endeavours.
Supported by: Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Stuart McMillan*, Emma Roddick*, Miles
Briggs*, Patrick Harvie*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*

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*S6M-00548 Natalie Don: Eco-Schools Green Flag awards to Abbey Nursery and St
Catherine’s Primary and Nursery School—That the Parliament congratulates Abbey Nursery in
Houston, and St Catherine’s Primary and Nursery School in Gallowhill for each being presented
with an Eco-Schools Green Flag by the charity Keep Scotland Beautiful; understands that the
award recognises nurseries and schools that have demonstrated a commitment to the Eco-
School’s Scotland programme and engaged their whole school community in local environmental
action, and appreciates the efforts of children attending Abbey Nursery in doing monthly litter
picks, reducing water use and growing a variety of plants, and pupils at St Catherine’s for
undertaking community litter picks, making reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste and
producing a video assembly to increase environmental awareness.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Bill Kidd*, Monica Lennon*, Miles Briggs*, Finlay Carson*,
Annabelle Ewing*, Siobhian Brown*, Ruth Maguire*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gillian
Martin*

*S6M-00547 Craig Hoy: North Berwick Named One of the UK’s Top Seaside Towns to Visit—
That the Parliament notes that North Berwick has been named one of the UK’s top seaside towns
to visit by the consumer guide, Which?; understands that Which? asked thousands of its members
to rate nearly 100 seaside towns and villages across the UK on a variety of topics, including the
beach, attractions, scenery and value for money; notes that North Berwick received a score of
81%; understands that Bamburgh in Northumberland came in first place, and that St Andrews was
the only other Scottish town included; believes that North Berwick, and East Lothian more widely,
are great places to visit, and that the tourism industry is vital to the recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic in these areas, and calls on the Scottish Government to do more to support the industry.
Supported by: Paul Sweeney*, Douglas Lumsden*

*S6M-00546 Pam Duncan-Glancy: Young, Caring, and Struggling to Make Ends Meet—That
the Parliament welcomes the publication of the report, Young, caring, and struggling to make ends
meet, by the UWS-Oxfam Partnership; understands that too many carers in Scotland were in
poverty before the COVID-19 pandemic, and that some as young as 12 report being pushed
further into poverty by the pandemic, with nearly half of those surveyed using food banks within
the last year; acknowledges the deep impact on young carers of household members being made
redundant, reducing paid hours to deliver unpaid care, or reductions in income due to furlough;
notes some additional measures in place in Scotland to support those providing unpaid care,
including young carers, but consider that they are insufficient; believes that all care, whether paid
or unpaid for people with support needs or children, is undervalued and that this disproportionately
impacts women, who provide most care, and endorses the call by Oxfam Scotland, Scottish Care,
One Parent Families Scotland, the Scottish Women’s Budget Group and the seven National Carer
Organisations, including Carers Scotland, for a new National Outcome on valuing and investing in
all forms of care work, and those who provide it, to be added to the Scottish Government’s
National Performance Framework to drive measurable policy and spending action to ensure that
no one, and particularly no young person, is left in poverty as a consequence of caring.
Supported by: Paul Sweeney*, Monica Lennon*

*S6M-00545 Elena Whitham: Congratulations to The Wee House Company Ltd—That the
Parliament congratulates The Wee House Company Ltd in Cumnock on celebrating eight years in
business; acknowledges that Jennifer Higgins, Managing Director, started the venture from
humble beginnings, building the first ever Wee House in her parents’ garden in 2013, and has now
grown and developed The Wee House Company into an award-winning organisation, working on a
variety of bespoke projects throughout the UK and latterly being involved in larger scale

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developments for Housing Associations and developers, and wishes all at The Wee House
Company continued success in the years to come.
Supported by: Collette Stevenson*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Siobhian Brown*, Bill Kidd*,
Colin Beattie*, Audrey Nicoll*, Ruth Maguire*, Paul Sweeney*, Fulton MacGregor*, Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00544 Clare Adamson: Rail Safety Week—That the Parliament notes that 21 to 28 June
2021 is Rail Safety Week, an industry-wide initiative to encourage safe use of the railway, raise
the profile of safety messages and prevent accidents and fatalities on rail infrastructure; welcomes
Scotland’s Railway’s collaborative approach to rail safety through working with the British
Transport Police, the Scottish Football Association and other community organisations; further
notes that 129 schools across Scotland that are located close to railway lines have been provided
with information and resources to support the safe use of the railway; is aware that, due to COVID-
19 restrictions, a full programme of in-person engagement has sadly not been possible this year,
and commends Scotland’s Railway for its commitment to educating and informing people,
especially young people, about the importance of staying safe when on or near the railway.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Miles Briggs*, Emma Harper*, Paul McLennan*, Stuart McMillan*,
Annabelle Ewing*, Elena Whitham*, Edward Mountain*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Bob Doris*, John
Mason*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Siobhian Brown*, Paul Sweeney*, Ruth Maguire*, Fulton
MacGregor*, Gillian Martin*

*S6M-00543 Sandesh Gulhane: Glasgow Royal Infirmary Named Scotland's Best Hospital—
That the Parliament welcomes the news that Glasgow Royal Infirmary has been named Scotland’s
best hospital in a global survey conducted by the United States publication Newsweek;
recognises the infirmary's reputation as a world-class institution for medical research; commends
all of the hospital’s staff for their efforts in achieving this recognition, and wishes them well as they
continue to deliver excellent care for their patients in the years ahead. R
Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Craig Hoy*, Bill Kidd*, Annabelle Ewing*, Jamie Greene*, Douglas
Ross*, Edward Mountain*, Bob Doris*, Kenneth Gibson*, Alexander Stewart*, Sharon Dowey*,
Collette Stevenson*, Donald Cameron*, Tess White*, Paul McLennan*, Paul Sweeney*, Douglas
Lumsden*, Pauline McNeill*, Ruth Maguire*, Fulton MacGregor*

*S6M-00542 Sharon Dowey: South Ayrshire Minister has River Ayr in his Sights—That the
Parliament notes the efforts of Reverend Steve Clipston, the Minister for Catrine and Auchinleck,
who has walked the length of the River Ayr in just one day to raise funds for his two parishes;
understands that, earlier this year, Rev Clipston walked over 200 miles in five weeks for Doddie
Weir's MND Charity My Name'5 Doddie charity; recognises that the minister decided to take on
the full 44-mile walk, so that all proceeds can be split between the maintenance and upkeep of
both church buildings, and commends Rev Clipston on his achievement.
Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Liam Kerr*, Alexander Stewart*, Stuart McMillan*, Douglas Ross*, Paul
Sweeney*, Finlay Carson*, Sue Webber*, Douglas Lumsden*, Ruth Maguire*, Fulton MacGregor*,
Donald Cameron*, Sandesh Gulhane*

*S6M-00541 Clare Adamson: Vandalism of the Duchess Park—That the Parliament condemns
the vandalism with fascist and right wing symbols and slogans of the Duchess Park, Motherwell,
memorial to those volunteers from the area who joined the International Brigade and fought
against Franco and the Fascist regime in Spain between 1936 and 1939; notes that the memorial
was unveiled in 2013 following the fundraising efforts of the No Pasaran Memorial Committee,
North Lanarkshire, on the 77th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War, and is inscribed with the
words of Dolores Iburruri; commends local man, Steven McGowan, and his son, also Steven, who
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