Chamber and committees

As an amendment to amendment S7M-00431.2 in the name of Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill (Improving Lives Through Delivering for Scotland) insert at end "effectively".

That the Parliament

That the Parliament test

That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Beach and Montrose Seafront on being recognised at Scotland's Beach Awards 2026, which were organised by Keep Scotland Beautiful; notes that two of the 52 award-winning beaches are located within the Angus North and Mearns constituency; further notes that Stonehaven Beach has achieved award status for the 20th consecutive year, while Montrose Beach has been recognised for the 23rd consecutive year; understands that Scotland's Beach Awards recognise high standards of environmental quality, facilities and cleanliness and celebrates the achievements of well-managed beaches across Scotland; thanks the local communities and local authority landscape and waste teams who maintain and support these beaches; acknowledges the importance of Scotland's coastline to further tourism, attract visitors and benefit the economy; commends all those whose dedication helps to ensure that these beaches continue to be places of which Aberdeenshire and Angus can be proud, and offers further congratulations to Stonehaven Beach, which has also had its bathing waters classified as excellent by SEPA, in its 2026 assessment.

That the Parliament congratulates Derek Smart on his retirement after 27 years of dedicated volunteering with Montrose RNLI; understands that since joining in 1993, Derek has served as operational crew, including roles as 2nd Coxswain and Helm, before becoming lifeboat operations manager in 2019; praises his calm leadership and bravery during notable rescues, such as the grounding of the Schelde 12 in 1997, and during Storm Arwen in 2021; thanks Derek for his exceptional commitment to saving lives at sea and supporting the local community, and wishes him a long and happy retirement.