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Early Day Motion
BANK CLOSURES IN CAITHNESS, SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS (5 Signatures)
20 Apr 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes with regret the decision of the Bank of Scotland to close its branches in Bonar Bridge, Dornoch, Helmsdale and Lairg; recognises that the decision follows the closures of branches by the Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank and expresses dismay that those closures will require …
Early Day Motion
CHARTER OF THE UN, CHAPTERS IX AND XI: INTERNATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CO-OPERATION AND DECLARATION REGARDING NON-SELF GOVERNING TERRITORIES (10 Signatures)
21 Mar 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House reflects carefully on the terms of the Charter of the UN and the emphasis placed on the creation of conditions of stability and wellbeing that are considered necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on the principle of equal rights and self-determination; notes that UN …
Early Day Motion
GOVERNMENT LIFE IN THE UK TEST (14 Signatures)
21 Mar 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern that the Home Office is advising EU nationals, and those from other countries, living in the north of Scotland and wishing to apply for UK citizenship, that they must be prepared to undertake the Life in the UK test in offices as far away …
Early Day Motion
PENTLAND FERRIES LTD (18 Signatures)
9 Mar 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Pentland Ferries Ltd on the confirmation of its recent order for a purpose-built 85 metre catamaran ROPAX ferry to service its route from mainland Scotland to the Orkney Islands; notes that Pentland Ferries Ltd employees have constructed two breakwaters from recycled floating dry-docks, a link-span terminal, …
Early Day Motion
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNICEF REPORT ON CHILDREN IN MILITARY DETENTION IN ISRAEL (31 Signatures)
8 Mar 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes 6 March 2017 as the fourth anniversary since the publication of the UNICEF report, Children in Israeli Military Detention; further notes that following the review of the application of martial law in the West Bank, including analysis of over 400 affidavits collected from detained children, UNICEF …
Early Day Motion
SEANAD COMMENCEMENT MATTER 28 FEBRUARY 2017: REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (14 Signatures)
2 Mar 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes the Commencement Matter raised by Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill in the Republic of Ireland's Seanad calling for a comprehensive update on the Government's actions to implement the Stormont House Agreement, and to provide bereaved families with an effective and independent investigation to secure redress of recognised …
Early Day Motion
UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (21 Signatures)
2 Mar 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House regrets the findings of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, having conducted an inquiry under Article 6 of the Protocol to the Convention, that has identified serious and systematic violations of the Convention …
Early Day Motion
GARBH ALLT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE (14 Signatures)
20 Feb 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Garbh Allt Community Initiative for its success in securing £273,025 from the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the organisation was set up to purchase the West Helmsdale Crofting Estate in East Sutherland; further recognises that community ownership will allow the community to lead and control …
Early Day Motion
CAITHNESS AMATEUR GYMNASTICS CLUB (11 Signatures)
20 Feb 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Caithness Amateur Gymnastics Club on securing funding of £9,440 from Awards for All; notes that Awards for All funding aims to help improve communities through funding of projects that bring local people together, to develop and improve local spaces and to encourage people to be …
Early Day Motion
BONAR BRIDGE ARDGAY GOLF CLUB (11 Signatures)
20 Feb 2017
Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the excellent Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club on their success in securing an Awards for All Grant of £9,990; notes that the Awards for All funding aims to help improve local communities through supportive funding of a range of projects that will bring local people together, …