Early Day Motion
Scottish Government paper on drug reform
(19 Signatures)
12 Jul 2023
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the publication of the recent paper on drug reform from the Scottish Government entitled A Caring, Compassionate and Human Rights Informed Drug Policy for Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s public health approach to problematic drug use; further notes that the paper calls on the …
Early Day Motion
Tail O' The Bank Credit Union
(14 Signatures)
12 Apr 2021
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes, the difficult and unprecedented year for Tail O' The Bank Credit Union who have stayed open offering a vital service to the community of Inverclyde; further notes that in the financial year 2019-20 that Credit Union held £7.28 million in savings for its members and provided …
Early Day Motion
25th anniversary of CVS Inverclyde
(19 Signatures)
16 Dec 2020
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the 25th anniversary of CVS Inverclyde who support community groups and agencies through collaborative working in the Inverclyde area; notes that CVS Inverclyde provides confidential and professional support to groups and organisations of all sizes and aims while bringing them together to connect and work collaboratively; …
Early Day Motion
Assessing the feasibility of citizens’ basic income pilots in Scotland
(44 Signatures)
2 Jul 2020
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the recent publication of the report entitled Assessing the Feasibility of Citizens’ Basic Income Pilots in Scotland which presents comprehensive and detailed research into the feasibility of a citizens’ basic income pilot in Scotland; further notes that it has been developed by a successful collaboration of …
Early Day Motion
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES WATT
(28 Signatures)
17 Jan 2019
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That the House welcomes the activities taking place in Inverclyde to commemorate the life of James Watt, Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, who was born on 19 January 1736 and died 200 years ago on 25 August 1819; notes that Inverclyde council starts its celebration of the life of …
Early Day Motion
OUR WORKFORCE, OUR FUTURE REPORT BY WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
(18 Signatures)
16 Oct 2018
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Our Workforce, Our Future report by West College Scotland; notes that the report contains the findings of the West of Scotland Skills Survey 2018, the first research of its kind to be conducted by a college or university in Scotland; further notes …
Early Day Motion
YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE
(19 Signatures)
20 Feb 2018
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the Year of Young People (YoYP) 2018 which aims to inspire Scotland through its young people, in celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally; notes YoYP 2018 activities and events are focusing on …
Early Day Motion
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL - UNICEF OUTRIGHT CAMPAIGN
(24 Signatures)
28 Nov 2017
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates Notre Dame High School, Inverclyde, on participating in the 2017 UNICEF Outright Campaign, which focuses on children's rights and specifically child refugees; notes pupils have been working through activities and worksheets, as well as watching video clips, to broaden their knowledge and understanding of child refugees …
Early Day Motion
LAUNCH OF MV GLEN SANNOX
(16 Signatures)
22 Nov 2017
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the launch of Ferguson Marine's new vessel MV Glen Sannox at its yard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde; notes Glen Sannox and a sister vessel will be the first in the UK to use environmentally-friendly liquefied natural gas and marine gas; further notes the 102-metre ships will …
Early Day Motion
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND - CARER POSITIVE EMPLOYER IN SCOTLAND
(17 Signatures)
22 Nov 2017
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates West College Scotland on being officially awarded Carer Positive Employer in Scotland status in recognition of the support the College provides to staff caring for a loved one; notes that the Carer Positive award is a Scottish Government-funded initiative which has been developed with the support …