That this House welcomes the success of the 2019 edition of the Eaglesham Fair held on 1 June; notes that this year’s event was extra special as it coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Eaglesham; acknowledges that the theme of this year’s event was based on the Greatest Showman and that a range of entertainment was on show, including amusements, soft play, a disco, circus games, a petting zoo, races and much more; congratulates Millie Parker on being named the fair queen; recognises the hard work and dedication of the organising committee led by Iain Macdonald, which went to great lengths to make possible such a highly commendable event on Eaglesham’s 250th anniversary, and awaits with anticipation further successful editions of the Eaglesham Fair in future.

That this House welcomes the success of the 2019 edition of the Eaglesham Fair held on 1 June; notes that this year’s event was extra special as it coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Eaglesham; acknowledges that the theme of this year’s event was based on the...

That this House congratulates Melissa Burke, Ross McCall, James Wylie, Christopher MacKay, Cian Robinson, Summer Spiers and Ciaran Fitzpatrick from St Cadoc's Primary School in Newton Mearns for raising awareness of Malala Yousafzai and her campaign to help the 130 million girls around the world who have been prevented from having an education; notes that the children, all from class Primary 7b, have been learning and promoting Malala’s struggles and achievements; commends their teacher Mr Brian McLaughlin for encouraging engagement in his pupils of equal rights to education for children around the world; and commends Malala Yousafzai on being the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and on her ongoing campaign to give girls the opportunity to learn and lead.

That this House congratulates Melissa Burke, Ross McCall, James Wylie, Christopher MacKay, Cian Robinson, Summer Spiers and Ciaran Fitzpatrick from St Cadoc's Primary School in Newton Mearns for raising awareness of Malala Yousafzai and her campaign to help the 130 million girls around the world who have been prevented from...

That this House congratulates William Cannon of Barrhead for breaking his own Samson Chair world record in aid of DEBRA UK; notes that Mr Cannon completed the agonising static wall-sit challenge for 12 hours 45 minutes and 17 seconds outside Eastwood Park Leisure in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire; further notes that DEBRA UK is a charity which supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin condition; acknowledges that Mr Cannon has broken over 600 world records whilst raising money for charity; and thanks the staff and customers of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure for supporting Mr Cannon through his record breaking day.

That this House congratulates William Cannon of Barrhead for breaking his own Samson Chair world record in aid of DEBRA UK; notes that Mr Cannon completed the agonising static wall-sit challenge for 12 hours 45 minutes and 17 seconds outside Eastwood Park Leisure in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire; further notes that...

That this House congratulates Elaine Holmes and Olive McIlroy, who founded the Scottish Mesh Survivors Campaign group, on winning the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, at the No.1 Magazine Amazing Women Awards held at the Old Fruit Market in Glasgow on 7 March 2019; acknowledges that this is the second annual No.1 Magazine Amazing Women Awards and that the purpose of the event is to celebrate the achievements of incredible women in Scotland; commends Elaine and Olive for their heroic efforts in leading the Scottish Mesh Survivors campaign and fighting to ensure justice for all women in Scotland who have suffered the consequences of damaging mesh procedures; agrees that they are an outstanding choice for the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award; and congratulates them on yet another well deserved achievement.

That this House congratulates Elaine Holmes and Olive McIlroy, who founded the Scottish Mesh Survivors Campaign group, on winning the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, at the No.1 Magazine Amazing Women Awards held at the Old Fruit Market in Glasgow on 7 March 2019; acknowledges that this is the second annual...

That this House welcomes the success of the first ever I Love Clarkston Community Awards, which took place on 1 Friday March; acknowledges that the event recognises the efforts and achievements of people, groups and business organisations within Clarkston who undertake valuable work in the community; further acknowledges that the ceremony was organised by I Love Clarkston led by Andy Dunlop and that eight awards were presented on the night; expresses its thanks to all the organisations that sponsored the event including Anytime Fitness, Bluebird Care, Business Gateway, East Renfrewshire Council, @JJPR Bathrooms and Swanson Sports; commends Pulse Community Radio for hosting the ceremony, Ginny and the Tonic for providing the entertainment and Nick Achfain Films and Tentu for videography; congratulates all the winners including Abby Turnbull who received the Kyle Bremner Award, BlueBird Care who were named National Business of the Year, Distinction Health and Beauty who won Independent Business of the Year, Iain Winters who received the Clarkston Community Champion Award, Claire Murray who was awarded the prize for Inspirational Leader, Pamela Coulter who won Customer Service Star and Carolside Sports Club, which won Community Group of the Year; notes that the young person’s award was named after former Williamwood High School pupil Kyle Bremner who raised thousands of pounds for charity in memory of his mum only to pass away aged just 14 in December 2017; and further notes that Kyle was deservedly named Heart of Clarkston at the event.

That this House welcomes the success of the first ever I Love Clarkston Community Awards, which took place on 1 Friday March; acknowledges that the event recognises the efforts and achievements of people, groups and business organisations within Clarkston who undertake valuable work in the community; further acknowledges that the...

That this House congratulates Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire on being awarded Green Flag status by the Eco-Schools programme; notes that this award is presented on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful organisation and encourages pupils and staff members to embark on a meaningful path towards improving their local environment and community; understands that the Green Flag is only awarded to schools which comply with a seven-step program and that this is the highest award that can be achieved; further notes that the Eco-Schools programme is the largest of its kind in the world connecting 19.5 million children, young people and educators through 67 countries on five continents; and wishes the school every success as they continue to champion environmental work in future.

That this House congratulates Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire on being awarded Green Flag status by the Eco-Schools programme; notes that this award is presented on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful organisation and encourages pupils and staff members to embark on a meaningful path towards improving their local...

That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 is Torn from Home; pays tribute to the commitment of Holocaust survivors and Kindertransport refugees who share their experiences with young people across the country; recognises the recent 80th anniversary of Kindertransport; acknowledges the importance of the Holocaust Educational Trust's work in schools across the UK and in particular the Lessons from Auschwitz project, which has so far given more than 37,000 students and teachers the opportunity to visit Auschwitz-Birkenhau; welcomes the establishment of a permanent National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre adjacent to Parliament; further pays tribute to the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust for organising this year's Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations; notes that a Book of Commitment will be placed in the corridor between the Members' Cloakroom and Members' Staircase between the hours of 14.00 and 16.00 from 14 to 16 and 21 to 23 January; and urges all right hon. and hon. Members to sign the Book and observe the day, so that the appalling events of the Holocaust are always understood by future generations and our shared commitment to challenging Holocaust denial, distortion and denigration is recognised.

That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019...

That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire based charity Fares 4 Free, which provides free transportation for veterans, on being awarded the Prime Minister's Point of Light Award; understands that the Points of Light Award recognises outstanding individuals and volunteers; notes that Fares 4 Free will be the UK's 1079th Points of Light recipient; further congratulaes David Gibson and all his team for giving 4500 trips to 470 individuals at the value of £150,000 covering 39 council regions; further notes that Fares 4 Free help veterans with PTSD, anxiety and depression engage with services like Combat Stress and Veterans First Point whilst also helping older veterans access dementia day care services; further acknowledges that Fares 4 Free are part of the Unforgotten Forces group of Charities led by Poppy Scotland; and wishes Fares 4 Free all the very best as they continue their vital work in 2019.

That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire based charity Fares 4 Free, which provides free transportation for veterans, on being awarded the Prime Minister's Point of Light Award; understands that the Points of Light Award recognises outstanding individuals and volunteers; notes that Fares 4 Free will be the UK's 1079th Points...

That this House congratulates Nonna Gina's of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, for being named as a finalist at the Scottish Italian Awards 2018 in three separate categories, Best Cuoco, Best Pasta and Barista Champion; praises the hard work of owners and managers, Gianni di Meo, Mariangela Marini and Giancarlo Bernacchi, Head Chef Andrea Arzenton and all the staff for making he restaurant one of the stand-out destinations in the West of Scotland; notes that the family-run business also won Best Loved Ristorante at the 2018 Italian Food Awards Scotland; and wishes all at Nonna Gina's every success in the future as the restaurant continues to go from strength to strength.

That this House congratulates Nonna Gina's of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, for being named as a finalist at the Scottish Italian Awards 2018 in three separate categories, Best Cuoco, Best Pasta and Barista Champion; praises the hard work of owners and managers, Gianni di Meo, Mariangela Marini and Giancarlo Bernacchi,...

That this House congratulates Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, for being shortlisted as one of the Top 20 Fish and Chip Restaurants in the UK by Seafish for the 2019 National Fish and Chip Awards; notes that Catch was only one of two restaurants in the whole of Scotland to make the top 20; acknowledges the hard work of owners Giancarlo and Fabia Celino, Manager Colette McGuire, Head Chef David Howe and the rest of the team in making Catch one of the best restaurants in the UK; further notes that the restaurant has provided quality and excellence for five years whilst maintaining its promises of getting fresh fish from shore to door in 24 hours; and wishes all at Catch good luck at the National Fish and Chip Awards 31st anniversary ceremony on 24 January 2019.

That this House congratulates Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, for being shortlisted as one of the Top 20 Fish and Chip Restaurants in the UK by Seafish for the 2019 National Fish and Chip Awards; notes that Catch was only one of two restaurants in the whole...

That this House congratulates Laura and Fraser Wilson of Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, organisers of the Eaglesham Beer Fest, for being named as a finalist for the Best Outdoor Festival at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure (SOL) Awards 2018; recognises that the SOL Awards celebrate excellence within the Scottish outdoor and leisure industry; notes that this is the second year running that the Eaglesham Beer Fest has achieved this recognition; welcomes that the event will be held for a fifth year in 2019; celebrates the benefit to the local economy and craft brewery industry the event provides; and wishes Laura, Fraser and all those involved with the Eaglesham Beer Fest every success for the future.

That this House congratulates Laura and Fraser Wilson of Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, organisers of the Eaglesham Beer Fest, for being named as a finalist for the Best Outdoor Festival at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure (SOL) Awards 2018; recognises that the SOL Awards celebrate excellence within the Scottish outdoor and...

That this House congratulates Anne Kidd on her retirement as the Chief Executive Officer of Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire (VAER); notes that Anne has devoted 15 years of her life working at VAER to promote fairness and equality throughout the local area, 10 as Chief Executive Officer; acknowledges the work Anne has done championing local volunteers, groups and charities to help build resilient communities, in particular establishing Market Place venues in Barrhead and Newton Mearns, where locals can meet in an accessible venue and participate in local clubs; pays tribute to Anne's work to counter rising loneliness and isolation; wishes Anne every happiness in her retirement; and congratulates her successor, Ruth Gallagher, on her appointment.

That this House congratulates Anne Kidd on her retirement as the Chief Executive Officer of Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire (VAER); notes that Anne has devoted 15 years of her life working at VAER to promote fairness and equality throughout the local area, 10 as Chief Executive Officer; acknowledges the work...

That this House congratulates St Luke's High School in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, on being presented with a Green Flag Award by the Eco Schools programme; notes that the programme is operated worldwide by the Foundation for Environmental Education; understands that Green Flags are given to schools for passing seven elements that are aimed at creating a sustainable environment; acknowledges that the Eco-Schools Scotland programme is linked with the UN's sustainable development goals; further notes that the Eco-Schools programme is the largest of its kind in the world connecting 19.5 million children, young people and educators through 67 countries on five continents; and wishes all pupils and teaching staff at St Luke's every success as they continue to be champions of environmental issues throughout East Renfrewshire.

That this House congratulates St Luke's High School in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, on being presented with a Green Flag Award by the Eco Schools programme; notes that the programme is operated worldwide by the Foundation for Environmental Education; understands that Green Flags are given to schools for passing seven elements...

That this House welcomes the launch of the Daily Mail's Unlock our Pensions campaign; notes that the Government proposed in March 2015 to extend pensions freedoms to existing annuity holders, by introducing a secondary market for commutation to be introduced in 2017; acknowledges that in October 2016 the Government announced it would no longer be proceeding with this policy; regrets the Government's statement that there are currently no plans to change policy to level the playing field; recognises that retirees may need to access funds from their annuity in times of need; and calls on the Government to legislate to allow 5 million retirees to safely partially sell their annuity.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Daily Mail's Unlock our Pensions campaign; notes that the Government proposed in March 2015 to extend pensions freedoms to existing annuity holders, by introducing a secondary market for commutation to be introduced in 2017; acknowledges that in October 2016 the Government announced...

That this House congratulates Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders on receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service; understands that the Queen's Award is the highest honour that can be given to a voluntary group; notes that since Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders was established by Stuart McLellan and Ross Nelson in 2013, over 1,300 response calls have been attended and many lives saved in the local area; recognises and pays tribute to Stuart, Ross and all the volunteer responders for their dedication and selflessness; welcomes the Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders campaign to install public access defibrillators across Neilston; and gives thanks to all first responders across the UK for their work.

That this House congratulates Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders on receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service; understands that the Queen's Award is the highest honour that can be given to a voluntary group; notes that since Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders was established by Stuart McLellan and Ross Nelson...

That this House congratulates J and M Murdoch and Son of Neilston, East Renfrewshire on being named as one of the London Stock Exchange's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2018; recognises that this flagship publication by the London Stock Exchange names the most dynamic and fastest growing SMEs across the UK; further recognises that J and M Murdoch and Son's is one of the many SMEs throughout the UK that are the heartbeat of the economy, driving jobs and growth; acknowledges that J and M Murdoch and Son, established in 1965 started as a small family run business to become one of the leading waste management companies in Scotland; and congratulates owners John Murdoch Junior, Andrew Murdoch, Helen Murdoch and Tony Cairns on being named in such a publication and wishes them every success for the year ahead.

That this House congratulates J and M Murdoch and Son of Neilston, East Renfrewshire on being named as one of the London Stock Exchange's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2018; recognises that this flagship publication by the London Stock Exchange names the most dynamic and fastest growing SMEs across the...

That this House congratulates Miller & Carter restaurant in Newton Mearns on winning the East Renfrewshire region category at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2018; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards reward the industry for overall retail excellence, best practice and individual entrepreneurship; understands that Miller & Carter Newton Mearns will compete against 93 other county winners for the regional and national awards on 23 May 2018; pays tribute to the work of General Manager Mark Thomson and all the staff of the restaurant for this achievement; and wishes the restaurant every continued success for 2018 and beyond.

That this House congratulates Miller & Carter restaurant in Newton Mearns on winning the East Renfrewshire region category at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2018; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards reward the industry for overall retail excellence, best practice and individual entrepreneurship; understands that Miller &...

That this House congratulates the Turban Tandoori of Giffnock, East Renfrewshire for picking up the Best of Glasgow award at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018; notes that the awards, which are in their 11th year, acknowledge and celebrate the effort, dedication and service of the individuals and organisations in the Scottish curry industry; pays tribute to Bobby Purewal, Peter Purewal and the staff of the Turban Tandoori for this achievement; and wishes them every continued success.

That this House congratulates the Turban Tandoori of Giffnock, East Renfrewshire for picking up the Best of Glasgow award at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018; notes that the awards, which are in their 11th year, acknowledge and celebrate the effort, dedication and service of the individuals and organisations in the...

That this House congratulates Juliet Parry of the Busby Hotel in East Renfrewshire who has been named Manager of the Year in the Small Hotel category at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2018; notes that the hotel was highly commended in the Wedding Hotel category and that Gary Quinn was named regional winner in the Hotel Chef category; and commends Juliet, Gary and all the staff of the Busby Hotel for these achievements and wishes them every continued success in 2018 and beyond.

That this House congratulates Juliet Parry of the Busby Hotel in East Renfrewshire who has been named Manager of the Year in the Small Hotel category at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2018; notes that the hotel was highly commended in the Wedding Hotel category and that Gary Quinn was named...

That this House congratulates West College Scotland on becoming the first college in the UK to take the Stand Alone Pledge to support estranged students; notes that the Stand Alone charity exists to support the one in five people of all ages across the UK who become estranged from or disowned by their family or a key family member at some point throughout their lives; recognises that research by Stand Alone has found that estranged students are three times more likely to drop out of education than the average student due to pressure, stress and isolation caused by familial estrangement; and commends Stand Alone, West College Scotland and all other champion institutions for coming together to promote greater awareness and continuously develop support for estranged students, enabling them to achieve their potential in education.

That this House congratulates West College Scotland on becoming the first college in the UK to take the Stand Alone Pledge to support estranged students; notes that the Stand Alone charity exists to support the one in five people of all ages across the UK who become estranged from or...