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Paragon Ensemble Limited

S4M-15234 · Standard Motion · lodged by White, Sandra

Lodged on
18 Dec 2015
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That the Parliament congratulates Paragon Ensemble Limited on being awarded £50,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that it will use this to run an inclusive music and dance programme for six to 20-year-olds that will aim to develop confidence and life skills; believes that the project will involve both disabled and non-disabled young people and will help them to form supportive learning partnerships; understands that people who have taken part in previous programmes will be given the opportunity to mentor new participants; notes that it will seek to engage with 250 young people over a two-year period, and wishes all involved with it every success.
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Supported by 16 additional MSPs

SNP 13 Lab 2 Ind 1
Lodged by White, Sandra (Scottish National Party).
No division on record. Either the chamber agreed this motion without a vote, it was withdrawn before debate, or it predates 2011 — vote-by-vote records only run from then.
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That the Parliament congratulates Paragon Ensemble Limited on being awarded £50,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that it will use this to run an inclusive music and dance programme for six to 20-year-olds that will aim to develop confidence and life skills; believes that the project will involve both disabled and non-disabled young people and will help them to form supportive learning partnerships; understands that people who have taken part in previous programmes will be given the opportunity to mentor new participants; notes that it will seek to engage with 250 young people over a two-year period, and wishes all involved with it every success.

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    S4M-15234
    18 Dec 2015 · Standard Motion · White, Sandra
    That the Parliament congratulates Paragon Ensemble Limited on being awarded £50,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that it will use this to run an inclusive music and dance programme for six to 20-year-olds that will aim to develop confidence and life skills; believes that the project will involve both disabled and non-disabled young people and wi...