That this House sends its best wishes to the 92nd annual Scottish Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference taking place in Perth on 28 and 29 October 2019; congratulates Joyce Stevenson of the Communication Workers Union on her election as Conference Chair; notes that the conference brings together over 120 women trade unionists from workplaces across Scotland; recognises that a number of issues such as the gender pay gap, school holiday hunger and child poverty will be discussed; and urges both the UK and Scottish Governments to seriously consider proposals which emerge from the conference.

That this House sends its best wishes to the 92nd annual Scottish Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference taking place in Perth on 28 and 29 October 2019; congratulates Joyce Stevenson of the Communication Workers Union on her election as Conference Chair; notes that the conference brings together over 120 women...

That this House welcomes the creation of the Cardowan Pit Memorial in Stepps; recognises the importance of Cardowan Pit to the local community during its sixty years in operation; believes that the memorial serves as a fitting tribute to the over fifty-five men who lost their lives working in the pit; notes the historical significance of Cardowan Pit for the trade union movement with figures such as Mick McGahey and Nicky Wilson having worked there; commends the efforts of Councillor John McLaren, Robert Meek, Sheila Stuart and Campbell Provan in leading the Cardowan Pit Memorial Project; and congratulates all those involved in the successful unveiling ceremony of the Cardowan Pit Memorial.

That this House welcomes the creation of the Cardowan Pit Memorial in Stepps; recognises the importance of Cardowan Pit to the local community during its sixty years in operation; believes that the memorial serves as a fitting tribute to the over fifty-five men who lost their lives working in the...

That this House congratulates postal workers and the Communication Workers Union on the result of their recent ballot for strike action; notes that the ballot returned a 97 per cent vote in favour of strike action on a turnout of 76 per cent; acknowledges that this surpasses the requirements of the Trade Union Act 2016; acknowledges that postal workers voted in favour of strike action because of Royal Mail’s refusal to stick to the four pillars agreement and to abandon their plans to sell off Parcelforce; supports postal workers in taking strike action; urges Royal Mail to listen to the concerns of postal workers and respond positively; and calls on the Government to scrap the Trade Union Act 2016 which undermines the right to strike in the UK.

That this House congratulates postal workers and the Communication Workers Union on the result of their recent ballot for strike action; notes that the ballot returned a 97 per cent vote in favour of strike action on a turnout of 76 per cent; acknowledges that this surpasses the requirements of...

That this House expresses its support for the campaign to stop the closure of Viewpark Gardens; recognises that Viewpark Gardens is cherished by local people and has been used for a number of community events including a flower festival; and urges North Lanarkshire Council to respond positively to the views of local residents by saving Viewpark Gardens.

That this House expresses its support for the campaign to stop the closure of Viewpark Gardens; recognises that Viewpark Gardens is cherished by local people and has been used for a number of community events including a flower festival; and urges North Lanarkshire Council to respond positively to the views...

That this House expresses concern that the Prime Minister plans to move the UK away from EU standards on workers’ rights and health and safety in the workplace; believes that this would pose a risk to EU workers’ rights currently enjoyed by UK workers such as paid holiday rights; recognises that the Prime Minister’s proposals do not command support from the TUC and the wider trades union movement; and urges the Government to keep UK workers’ rights and health and safety standards aligned with those contained in EU law after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

That this House expresses concern that the Prime Minister plans to move the UK away from EU standards on workers’ rights and health and safety in the workplace; believes that this would pose a risk to EU workers’ rights currently enjoyed by UK workers such as paid holiday rights; recognises...

That this House expresses its concern at the collapse of Thomas Cook; recognises the detrimental impact that the collapse of Thomas Cook has had on both its staff and its customers; urges former Thomas Cook executives to repay their bonuses in order to fund support for former Thomas Cook staff and customers; believes that the Government could have intervened to help avert the collapse of Thomas Cook; and calls for an independent inquiry into the collapse of Thomas Cook.

That this House expresses its concern at the collapse of Thomas Cook; recognises the detrimental impact that the collapse of Thomas Cook has had on both its staff and its customers; urges former Thomas Cook executives to repay their bonuses in order to fund support for former Thomas Cook staff...

That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2019 marked the 60th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster; recognises that forty-seven men lost their lives in the disaster; notes the impact that it had on the local community, particularly on the families of the men who lost their lives; commends the work of the Auchengeich Memorial Committee in organising this year's commemoration events which took place on 15 September 2019; and thanks the local community for their continued support of the friends and families of those who lost their lives.

That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2019 marked the 60th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster; recognises that forty-seven men lost their lives in the disaster; notes the impact that it had on the local community, particularly on the families of the men who lost their lives; commends the...

That this House expresses concern at First Bus’s decision to remove the Number 2 service from Baillieston and Airdrie; recognises that the decision will have a detrimental impact on Coatbridge, leaving the area with no direct bus link to both Airdrie and Glasgow; notes that the Number 2 is a vital service for workers commuting from Coatbridge to Glasgow; and urges SPT, First Bus and the Scottish Government to work together to restore that service.

That this House expresses concern at First Bus’s decision to remove the Number 2 service from Baillieston and Airdrie; recognises that the decision will have a detrimental impact on Coatbridge, leaving the area with no direct bus link to both Airdrie and Glasgow; notes that the Number 2 is a...

That this House expresses its concern at the decision taken by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman, to remove the current University Hospital Monklands site as an option for the location of the new University Hospital Monklands; notes that an independent review was launched by the Scottish Government following concerns regarding NHS Lanarkshire’s initial public consultation on the refurbishment or replacement of University Hospital Monklands; acknowledges that the independent review recommended the need for greater public engagement in any decisions relating to the future of University Hospital Monklands; and urges the Scottish Government to act in line with this recommendation by reinstating the current University Hospital Monklands site as an option for the location of the new University Hospital Monklands.

That this House expresses its concern at the decision taken by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman, to remove the current University Hospital Monklands site as an option for the location of the new University Hospital Monklands; notes that an independent review was launched by...

That this House welcomes the declaration of a climate emergency in North Lanarkshire; notes North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious target to reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2030; urges both the UK and Scottish Governments to adopt more ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions; and calls on both the UK and Scottish Governments to provide the resources and finances necessary for local authorities to act on climate change.

That this House welcomes the declaration of a climate emergency in North Lanarkshire; notes North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious target to reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2030; urges both the UK and Scottish Governments to adopt more ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions; and calls on both the UK...

That this House welcomes the independent review into health and safety concerns at the joint campus of Buchanan High School and St Ambrose High School in Townhead, Coatbridge; notes that parents, pupils and staff have concerns around the quality of water, soil and air at the campus; recognises that the independent review will include testing of current water and soil conditions at the campus; and urges the independent review to provide the answers needed by parents, pupils and staff to address their concerns.

That this House welcomes the independent review into health and safety concerns at the joint campus of Buchanan High School and St Ambrose High School in Townhead, Coatbridge; notes that parents, pupils and staff have concerns around the quality of water, soil and air at the campus; recognises that the...

That this House marks the centenary year of Albion Rovers F.C. opening their Cliftonhill Stadium in Coatbridge; recognises the cultural importance of Albion Rovers to Coatbridge; welcomes the opening of a photography exhibition at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life to mark the centenary year; congratulates Iain McLean on his contribution to the exhibition through supplying photographs; and urges all Albion Rovers fans to attend the exhibition.

That this House marks the centenary year of Albion Rovers F.C. opening their Cliftonhill Stadium in Coatbridge; recognises the cultural importance of Albion Rovers to Coatbridge; welcomes the opening of a photography exhibition at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life to mark the centenary year; congratulates Iain McLean on his...

That this House congratulates Townhead Primary School in Coatbridge on securing a John Muir Award; notes that the John Muir Award scheme seeks to encourage people of all ages to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places; welcomes the commitment of Townhead Primary School pupils to tracking, watching, litter-picking, planting and immersing themselves in nature; recognises that the pupils took part in after-school clubs, worked in the local environment during their school day and participated in community challenges; and urges other schools and community groups to participate in the John Muir Award scheme across the UK.

That this House congratulates Townhead Primary School in Coatbridge on securing a John Muir Award; notes that the John Muir Award scheme seeks to encourage people of all ages to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places; welcomes the commitment of Townhead Primary School pupils to tracking, watching, litter-picking,...

That this House congratulates NQ Animal Biology and Conservation students from New College Lanarkshire’s Coatbridge campus on receiving a Discovery award from the John Muir Trust; recognises that the students received their award for working alongside countryside rangers at Drumpellier Country Park; notes the students collected data on air and water quality, helped with woodland management and planed trees throughout the park; and sends best wishes to the students for their future studies.

That this House congratulates NQ Animal Biology and Conservation students from New College Lanarkshire’s Coatbridge campus on receiving a Discovery award from the John Muir Trust; recognises that the students received their award for working alongside countryside rangers at Drumpellier Country Park; notes the students collected data on air and...

That this House congratulates Debbie Green from Viewpark in Uddingston on raising more than £2,000 for St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie; commends Debbie for climbing Ben Nevis as part of her fundraising efforts for the hospice; welcomes Debbie and her friend, Caitlyn McKeown, pursuing other fundraising activities for the hospice including an event at Thorniewood Social Club; acknowledges Debbie’s support for the hospice after it cared for her mother in the months before she lost her battle with cancer; recognises that Debbie has also overcome the loss of her father and sister in the last four years to be able to study at New College Lanarkshire; and sends best wishes to Debbie in her studies for an HNC in beauty therapy.

That this House congratulates Debbie Green from Viewpark in Uddingston on raising more than £2,000 for St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie; commends Debbie for climbing Ben Nevis as part of her fundraising efforts for the hospice; welcomes Debbie and her friend, Caitlyn McKeown, pursuing other fundraising activities for the hospice...

That this House notes the recent London Stock Exchange publication entitled, 1,000 companies to Inspire Britain; commends the 1,000 SMEs from across the UK that were featured in that publication; acknowledges the success of the 37 Scottish companies that were featured in that publication; congratulates the Advance Construction Group and the Fresh Food Company in Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill constituency for being featured in the publication; and recognises the importance of SMEs to the UK economy.

That this House notes the recent London Stock Exchange publication entitled, 1,000 companies to Inspire Britain; commends the 1,000 SMEs from across the UK that were featured in that publication; acknowledges the success of the 37 Scottish companies that were featured in that publication; congratulates the Advance Construction Group and...

That this House congratulates Viewpark Conservation Group on securing a Scottish Land Fund grant which will enable a community buyout of the 160-acre Douglas Support Estate; notes the history of the Douglas Support Estate including as the previous site of Rosehall House; acknowledges the affection which local residents have for the Douglas Support Estate; welcomes the preservation of the Douglas Support Estate for the benefit of the Viewpark community; and urges other communities to consider pursuing Scottish Land Fund grants to preserve local land and land assets.

That this House congratulates Viewpark Conservation Group on securing a Scottish Land Fund grant which will enable a community buyout of the 160-acre Douglas Support Estate; notes the history of the Douglas Support Estate including as the previous site of Rosehall House; acknowledges the affection which local residents have for...

That this House congratulates Devro PLC on winning the Employer of the Year category at the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards; commends Devro PLC for the safety at both its Moodiesburn and Bellshill sites where one million cumulative hours have been worked by employees with no serious injuries; notes the importance of Devro PLC as an employer in North Lanarkshire; recognises Devro PLC is a leading Scottish food manufacturer and exporter; and wishes Devro PLC continued success in the future.

That this House congratulates Devro PLC on winning the Employer of the Year category at the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards; commends Devro PLC for the safety at both its Moodiesburn and Bellshill sites where one million cumulative hours have been worked by employees with no serious injuries; notes the importance...

That this House commends St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge on holding its annual maths competition for local primary schools; welcomes the participation of eight primary schools across Coatbridge in this year’s competition; notes the competition as a means to improve the mathematical skills of primary school pupils; and congratulates St Mary’s Primary School on winning this year’s competition.

That this House commends St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge on holding its annual maths competition for local primary schools; welcomes the participation of eight primary schools across Coatbridge in this year’s competition; notes the competition as a means to improve the mathematical skills of primary school pupils; and congratulates...

That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Lightning under-11s ice hockey team for successfully organising the Thomas McGrotty Memorial Tournament; commends North Ayr Sabres, Kilmarnock Youths and Murrayfield Juniors for their participation in the tournament; welcomes the tournament raising £750 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health; and sends best wishes to coach Chris McIntosh and the Lanarkshire Lightning under-11s team for the future.

That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Lightning under-11s ice hockey team for successfully organising the Thomas McGrotty Memorial Tournament; commends North Ayr Sabres, Kilmarnock Youths and Murrayfield Juniors for their participation in the tournament; welcomes the tournament raising £750 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health; and sends best wishes...