Early Day Motion
OFCOM AND MOBILE SPECTRUM
(36 Signatures)
8 Feb 2017
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House notes that Ofcom will consult on the rules by which the forthcoming mobile spectrum auctions will be conducted; further notes that ensuring a fair distribution of spectrum will be a crucial determinant of the competitive health and consumer choice in the UK's mobile market; notes that the …
Early Day Motion
J. M. BARRIE AND THE PETER PAN MOAT BRAE TRUST
(35 Signatures)
26 Nov 2015
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House celebrates the cultural contribution of J. M. Barrie to Scottish literature and history; welcomes with great excitement the work of the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust, which was created with the vision to open a Centre for Children's Literature and Storytelling, and a Neverland Discovery Garden, in …
Early Day Motion
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE
(45 Signatures)
26 Nov 2015
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House recognises the important role that Fairtrade towns have played in improving the lives of the poorest producers in the world; commends the work of campaigners and businesses in the UK in maintaining ethical business practices pertaining to the Fairtrade movement; notes with pride that Scotland gained Fairtrade …
Early Day Motion
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHARITY-BASED BUSINESSES
(39 Signatures)
26 Nov 2015
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House states its support for local charity-based businesses like the Usual Place Café in Dumfries, whose core objective is to create employability, training and wider citizenship opportunities for young adults with additional support needs; is committed to offering prospects like these in communities across Scotland and welcomes the …
Early Day Motion
MONIAIVE CREATIVE PLACE AWARD
(40 Signatures)
1 Jul 2015
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House congratulates the small village of Moniaive in Dumfries and Galloway on receipt of its recent award of £50,000 as a Creative Place, recognised by Creative Scotland; notes that Moniaive is a village full of artists, writers and musicians and has more festivals per capita than anywhere else …