19th June 2019
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LGBT CO-OPERATIVE
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the formation of the LGBT Co-operative; supports its initiative Glasgow Mardi Gras and its Pride March on 20 July alongside a two-day festival focusing on education around the themes of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots and the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable campaign; celebrates the LGBT …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
12th June 2019
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EAGLESHAM FAIR
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
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ST CADOC'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR MALALA FUND
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
27th March 2019
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WILLIAM CANNON - SAMSON CHAIR WORLD RECORD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th March 2019
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ELAINE HOLMES AND OLIVE MCILROY - AMAZING LIFETIME INSPIRATION AWARD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
6th March 2019
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I LOVE CLARKSTON COMMUNITY AWARDS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
27th February 2019
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WOODFARM HIGH SCHOOL - GREEN FLAG AWARD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th January 2019
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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th December 2018
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FARES 4 FREE - POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd October 2018
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THE 2019 NATIONAL FISH AND CHIP AWARDS - CATCH, EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2018
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THE SCOTTISH ITALIAN AWARDS 2018 - NONNA GINA'S, EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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, …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2018
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EAGLESHAM BEER FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2018
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RETIREMENT OF ANNE KIDD - VOLUNTARY ACTION EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th September 2018
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GREEN FLAG AWARD - ST LUKE'S HIGH SCHOOL, BARRHEAD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - 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 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th July 2018
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GEORGIA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative - Huntingdon)
That this House congratulates the people of Georgia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence; welcomes the growth of political relations and cooperation in a variety of fields between the UK and Georgia, including intensifying inter-parliamentary cooperation; encourages further development of bilateral trade, economic and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th June 2018
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COMMUTATION OF ANNUITIES
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th June 2018
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NEILSTON AND UPLAWMOOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd May 2018
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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of a new campaign by Prostate Cancer UK and bookmaker William Hill to raise awareness about prostate cancer in Scotland; understands that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and kills one man every 45 minutes in the UK; notes that over …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th May 2018
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1000 COMPANIES TO INSPIRE BRITAIN, EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2018
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NATIONAL PUB AND BAR AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 & …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
14th May 2018
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TURBAN TANDOORI SCOTTISH CURRY AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th April 2018
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BUSBY HOTEL AND THE SCOTTISH HOTEL AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th March 2018
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WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND TAKES STAND ALONE PLEDGE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
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 …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th March 2018
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Nikki Manson of Giffnock North Athletic Club for being selected to represent Scotland in the high jump in the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018; notes that Nikki celebrated her Gold Cost selection by clearing 1.9 metres to set a new Scottish indoor record; …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
20th February 2018
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DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
21st February 2018
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS AND BREXIT
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on the launch of its campaign on young people's rights, Right Here, Right Now; notes that the members of the Scottish Youth Parliament consulted with over 5,000 young people before it selected its annual campaign topic; welcomes the publication of its Rights …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
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BABYSITTER OF THE YEAR IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Shabeena Hussain of Giffnock who has been named the best babysitter in Scotland; notes that Shabeena won the top regional title as part of Childcare.co.uk's inaugural Babysitter of the Year awards; acknowledges that during January the online childcare platform asked its members to vote for their …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
6th February 2018
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NEILSTON NEWS FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Stewart McKenzie, author of the satirical news page Neilston News for his work in raising money for local organisations; notes that Mr McKenzie through the sale of his 2018 Calendar, which pokes light hearted fun at life in East Renfrewshire, has raised more than £1,200; acknowledges …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
31st January 2018
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SCOTTISH SCHOOLS' YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR, EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Emma Kirby of Eastwood High School in Newton Mearns on winning an award at this year's Scottish Schools' Young Writer of the Year competition; notes that the competition was organised by the Institute of Contemporary Scotland in association with the Young Programme charity and was open …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2018
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AWARD OF ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Guy Clark on being awarded the Royal Victorian Order; notes that for the past 11 years Mr Clark has served as Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire; acknowledges that this is one of the highest honours in the UK and that Mr Clark has used the role to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
29th January 2018
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SOUP STOP, BARRHEAD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Soup Stop, based at Bourock Parish Church in Barrhead, who will celebrate its10th anniversary this year; notes that Soup Stop, which serves broth and beverages, will support a new charity in each month of 2018; acknowledges that the charity had raised more than £70,000 for good …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
21st December 2017
Paul Masterton signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CENTENARY OF THE EDUCATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 1918
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises that 2018 marks the centenary of the 1918 Education (Scotland) Act, which established in law the principle of state funding for Catholic schools in Scotland; notes the range of celebrations planned by the Scottish Catholic education community to mark the ongoing collaboration between Church and State; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th January 2018
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EAST RENFREWSHIRE ATHLETES COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eastwood High School pupil Erin Wallace who will join Team Scotland to compete in the Triathlon Mixed Team Relay event in the 2018 Commonwealth Games; acknowledges that Erin's selection followed a successful season in which she finished 3rd in the Junior Super Series and 2nd in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
9th January 2018
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NEW YEAR'S HONOURS FOR EAST RENFREWSHIRE RESIDENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Shyamal Kanti Sengupta and Summera Naheed Shaheen on their MBEs in the New Year's Honours; notes that Giffnock's Sengupta was awarded his MBE for services to interfaith relations in Renfrewshire and Shaheen from Newton Mearns for her services to business and the community in Glasgow; believes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th January 2018
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BARRHEAD HIGH JUMPER AND THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Barrhead high jumper, David Smith, on his selection to the Scottish Commonwealth Games Team; understands that the 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place on the Gold Coast in Australia; notes that Mr Smith's selection capped off a successful season in which he won the Scottish Championships …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th January 2018
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MARSHA GLADSTONE, POINTS OF LIGHT OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the recognition of Marsha Gladstone as a Points of Light outstanding volunteer for her work with the Yoni Jesner Foundation; understands that Points of Light was first established in the United States by President George H.W. Bush and introduced into the UK by then Prime Minister …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th December 2017
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SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2017
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House sends its congratulations to East Renfrewshire's, Kenneth Graham McAlpine, on his success at The Herald's Scottish Family Business Awards 2017; notes with satisfaction that McAlpine's business, of which he is a Director, won Large Scottish Family Business of the Year and the Outstanding Contribution Award, which was …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2017
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PAISLEY CULTURAL FUTURE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Coventry on being named as the UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises the fantastic and passionate campaign that the town of Paisley led as they attempted to secure this prestigious title; thanks the people of Paisley for getting behind the campaign, including the hard work …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2017
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QUEEN'S NURSE APPOINTMENTS IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire residents, Hilary Alba, Kate McConville and Anne Burns on being awarded the title of Queen's Nurse; notes that this appointment by the Queen's Nursing Institute in Scotland was in recognition of Ms Alba's vital work as a community midwife in the Special Needs in …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
22nd November 2017
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GIFFNOCK NORTH ATHLETICS CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Giffnock North Athletics Club on winning three team golds at 2017's Scottish Short Course and Cross Country Relay Championships; notes that the junior boys team of Reuben Macdonald, Ethan Carolan and Hamish Armitt defeated over 80 other teams on a 3x2.4 kilometre course; also congratulates the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
20th November 2017
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EAST RENFREWSHIRE GOOD CAUSES
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire Good Causes on its now 10 year support of the East Renfrewshire community; understands that from 2007 to date East Renfrewshire Good Causes estimates that it has given out over £660,000 worth of goods and services; notes that this includes £330,061 of actual audited …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2017
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CAROLSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the news that Carolside Primary in Clarkston has raised £8,600 for Scottish Autism; notes that the amount was raised by more than 850 children as they took on an obstacle course as part of their Chaos Week activities; further notes that teachers at the primary school …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2017
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EAST RENFREWSHIRE SUCCESS AT GLASGOW BUSINESS AWARDS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire firms A.C. White and Co and Big Green Feet for their success at this year's Glasgow Business Awards; notes that A.C White and Co, a building firm in Barrhead, won the Excellence in Customer Servic:e award, the fourth Glasgow Business award the company has …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
1st November 2017
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PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2017
Tabled by:
Nic Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 16 November 2017 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters on their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Lights initiative, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
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BUSBY HOTEL FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the staff of Busby Hotel on raising £2,720 for the charity When You Wish Upon A Star; understands that the aim of the charity is to grant wishes to children up until the age of 16 who are faced with a life-threatening illness; acknowledges that, of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2017
Paul Masterton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th October 2017
VALENTINI'S - GIFFNOCK'S LONGEST TRADING BUSINESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Valentini's on becoming Giffnock's oldest trading establishment; understands that Valentini's has been running as an ice cream parlour in Giffnock for 54 years; further congratulates current operators Anna Valentini and Vincent Valentini for continuing the work of their parents Bernardo Valentini and Mirella Valentini who first …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2017
Paul Masterton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th September 2017
IMPACT ARTS - AUCHENBACK RESOURCE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the work done by Impact Arts and young participants taking part on the Creative Pathways programme at Auchenback Resource Centre in Barrhead; notes the incredible artwork and community engagement the initiative has brought about, culminating in an interactive mural at Auchenback Resource Centre; further notes that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Paul Masterton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th September 2017
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the awarding of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Fairweather Multicultural Friendship Group; notes that this is the highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK; acknowledges that this award was given for the outstanding work done by the group in its local community …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
27th June 2017
Paul Masterton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th June 2017
EAST RENFREWSHIRE RECEIVES AWARDS FOR ALL SCOTLAND GRANTS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the recent Awards for All Scotland grants for various East Renfrewshire-based organisations; understands that Awards for All Scotland gives groups a chance to apply for a National Lottery grant of between £500 and £10,000 for projects to help improve local communities and the lives of people …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1