Chamber and committees

That the Parliament

As an amendment to motion S7M-00309 in the name of Ivan McKee (Public Service Reform: Empowering Staff, Service Users and Local Communities), insert at end "notes concerns that previous reforms undertaken by the Scottish Government have led to the centralisation of public services, including through the creation of Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the proposed National Care Service; believes that the centralisation of services and the adoption of a one-size-fits-all approach have had a detrimental impact on rural Scotland, and further believes that any future public service reform should be guided by the principle of local decision-making, with communities empowered to shape the services on which they rely."

As an amendment to motion S7M-00228 in the name of Angela Constance (Investing, Protecting and Renewing Scotland’s NHS), leave out from “thanks them” to end and insert; “recalls that the Parliament voted for S6M-19512 in the previous session, which called on the Scottish Government to commission an independent review of maternity services in Caithness; considers that the chair of that review must be independent of both NHS Highland and the Scottish Government, and calls on the Scottish Government to assure Parliament by setting out a timetable for delivery alongside a commitment to community-led engagement.”

That the Parliament congratulates Tain & North District YMCA senior youth and community worker, Graham Nutt, on being awarded the Sir George Williams Medal, which is the highest accolade presented by YMCA Scotland, in recognition of his outstanding long-term service and dedication to the YMCA movement; notes that Graham has served Tain YMCA for more than 22 years, guiding and developing its work throughout that time and making a positive and lasting impact on countless young people and families across Tain and the surrounding area; further notes that he is the fourth recipient of the Sir George Williams Medal connected with Tain YMCA, following vice-president, Hugh MacKenzie, former chair, Peter Berry, and the late Isobel Wilson, who was well-known and greatly respected in the community; recognises the important contribution that Tain YMCA continues to make to supporting and empowering young people in the Highlands, and wishes Graham, and Tain & North District YMCA, every success for the future.

That the Parliament congratulates Brora Rangers FC on reaching another SPFL Pyramid Play-off final following an impressive season; recognises the commitment and hard work shown by the players, coaching staff, volunteers and supporters throughout the campaign; commiserates with the club and its fans on narrowly missing out on promotion; notes the positive impact that Brora Rangers continues to have within the local community and across Highland football, and wishes the club, its players, staff and supporters every success for next season and beyond.