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Reference	Item	MSP	Type	Date (desc)
S1M-04020	Great Northern Partnership and Social Inclusion Partnerships 1 linked amendment	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	27 Mar 2003
S1W-34006	To ask the Scottish Executive what attention is being paid to diversity by the Scottish Social Services Council when it considers which qualifications will be recognised for people working in the soc	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	25 Feb 2003
S1O-05982	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made in ensuring access to NHS dentistry services.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	28 Nov 2002
S1W-31494	To ask the Scottish Executive what financial assistance it has provided to Satrosphere, the science centre in Aberdeen, in 2002.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	14 Nov 2002
S1O-05900	To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to tackle delayed discharge.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	14 Nov 2002
S1W-30263	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made towards the 2005 electronic service delivery target.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	04 Oct 2002
S1M-03459	Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	03 Oct 2002
S1O-05603	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in extending lifelong learning to all age groups, with particular regard to the over-60s.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	19 Sep 2002
S1W-27848	To ask the Scottish Executive what improvements have been made to learning disability services as a result of the learning disability services change fund.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	20 Aug 2002
S1W-27847	To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding for learning disability services has been provided by the NHS and local authorities in each year from 1996-97 to date.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	20 Aug 2002
S1W-27846	To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to monitor Partnership in Practice agreements and what the frequency and nature of such monitoring will be.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	20 Aug 2002
S1W-27845	To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has carried out an assessment of Partnership in Practice agreements in each local authority and what the outcome of each assessment has been.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	20 Aug 2002
S1W-27844	To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has received Partnership in Practice agreements on learning disability provision from each local authority and whether it will list any which are still to be s	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	20 Aug 2002
S1W-27422	To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is planning to initiate any discussions with local authorities about promoting the adoption of grounds and paths which are currently maintained by private own	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	13 Aug 2002
S1W-27421	To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is considering introducing legislation to facilitate the maintenance of common paths and ground which local authorities have not adopted.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	06 Aug 2002
S1W-27420	To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Housing Improvement Taskforce is considering the issues associated with the maintenance and upkeep of paths, roads and associated ground held in common with p	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	05 Aug 2002
S1W-27419	To ask the Scottish Executive whether any estimate has been made of the number of homeowners who have responsibility for common footpaths and ground associated with their properties.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	05 Aug 2002
S1O-06368	To ask the Scottish Executive what assistance is being given to the fish processing industry.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	27 Jul 2002
S1M-03073	Transport Strategy for Aberdeen and North East Scotland 1 linked amendment	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	29 May 2002
S1W-26185	To ask the Scottish Executive what interoperability standards it has set out for the public sector.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	23 May 2002
S1W-26132	To ask the Scottish Executive when it will respond to the Report of the Legal Advice and Information Provision in Scotland Working Group.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	21 May 2002
S1O-05186	To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to close any widening of the gap in attainment levels between pupils from advantaged and disadvantaged backgrounds in Aberdeen.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	09 May 2002
S1O-05030	To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken to improve pupil attainment in secondary schools.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	18 Apr 2002
S1W-24275	To ask the Scottish Executive what steps have been taken, with regard to its website, to use infobot technology to speed up responses to the electorate on general issues.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	04 Apr 2002
S1W-24166	To ask the Scottish Executive what measures have been put in place to monitor the number of members of fishing crews who lose their employment due to the decommissioning of fishing vessels with a view	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	02 Apr 2002
S1O-04762	To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to increase the number of ambulance staff.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	28 Feb 2002
S1M-02669	World Heritage Site Status for the Cairngorms	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	14 Feb 2002
S1O-04464	To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are being taken in order to develop the youth justice system, with particular regard to repeat offenders.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	17 Jan 2002
S1O-04267	To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken to support tourism in the north east, in light of the decision by a tour operator to cease flights from Aberdeen airport.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	06 Dec 2001
S1O-04207	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it is making towards achieving its objectives in tackling drug misuse.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	29 Nov 2001
S1W-19884	To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to address any skills shortage in the oil and gas industry.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	26 Nov 2001
S1W-19978	To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish a progress report on the 2005 electronic service delivery targets.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	16 Nov 2001
S1O-04016	To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to close any gap in attainment levels between pupils from advantaged and disadvantaged backgrounds.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	08 Nov 2001
S1M-02392	Enough is Enough	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Standard Motion	01 Nov 2001
S1O-03722	To ask the Scottish Executive how patient care can be safeguarded in Aberdeen in the light of the reported financial difficulties of Grampian University Hospitals NHS Trust.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	06 Sep 2001
S1W-17838	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it is making in preparing Scotland for the "new economy".	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	03 Sep 2001
S1W-16696	To ask the Scottish Executive what its plans are to support lone parents moving into further and higher education.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	29 Jun 2001
S1W-16673	To ask the Scottish Executive what the outcome was of the Fisheries Council held in Luxembourg on 18 June 2001.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	29 Jun 2001
S1O-04368	To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is undertaking to reduce traffic congestion in Aberdeen.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	28 Jun 2001
S1O-03582	To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to monitor and improve the efficiency of the Procurator Fiscal Service.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	14 Jun 2001
S1O-03526	To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to tackle the use of illegal drugs in the north east of Scotland.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	31 May 2001
S1W-15930	To ask the Scottish Executive what performance targets it has set for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 2001-02.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	23 May 2001
S1O-03389	To ask the Scottish Executive how the modernising government fund has benefited Aberdeen.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	10 May 2001
S1O-03342	To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the recent crime statistics showing a decrease in non-sexual crimes of violence, what future plans there are to develop campaigns such as Safer Scotland.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	03 May 2001
S1M-01880	Donside Paper Mill	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	27 Apr 2001
S1F-00971	To ask the First Minister what further steps will be taken to encourage more young people to stay on at school and enter higher education.	Thomson, Elaine	Question First Minister's Question	29 Mar 2001
S1M-01788	Donside Paper Company	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	23 Mar 2001
S1M-01787	Community Nurses and Health Visitors	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Standard Motion	23 Mar 2001
S1M-01786	Burning of Effigies and Fishing Vessel Log Books	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Standard Motion	23 Mar 2001
S1W-12848	To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to address any future skills shortages and labour market issues.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	26 Jan 2001
S1F-00805	To ask the First Minister what progress the Scottish Executive is making in removing barriers to employment.	Thomson, Elaine	Question First Minister's Question	25 Jan 2001
S1F-00749	To ask the First Minister what progress the Scottish Executive has made in enhancing lifelong learning opportunities for all.	Thomson, Elaine	Question First Minister's Question	11 Jan 2001
S1W-12090	To ask the Scottish Executive what level of co-operation exists between Scotland, other EU Member States and third countries on fisheries control and enforcement.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	19 Dec 2000
S1O-02545	To ask the Scottish Executive in what ways it is listening to the concerns of the business community.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	16 Nov 2000
S1O-02439	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made in supporting young people living in communities affected by socially exclusive issues such as drug misuse.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	02 Nov 2000
S1O-02317	To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it is making in relation to the Modernising Government agenda.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	28 Sep 2000
S1O-02209	To ask the Scottish Executive whether its National Cultural Strategy will assist in combating social exclusion.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	14 Sep 2000
S1W-09285	To ask the Scottish Executive how many cases have been awaiting a judgement from Sheriffs in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands other than Sheriff Principal Douglas Risk for more than si	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	11 Sep 2000
S1W-09284	To ask the Scottish Executive whether any cases have been awaiting a judgement from Sheriff Principal Douglas Risk for more than two years and, if so, how many and for how long and how many cases have	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	11 Sep 2000
S1O-02185	To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken to remove barriers and increase access to information technology and the internet for disabled people.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	07 Sep 2000
S1W-09077	To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will announce the key performance targets it has set for Fisheries Research Services for 2000-01.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	09 Aug 2000
S1M-01100	World Corporate Games, July 2000	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Standard Motion	07 Jul 2000
S1W-08519	To ask the Scottish Executive what the outcome was of its discussions with Norway on the use of square mesh panels in the nets of Scottish fishing vessels in Norwegian waters.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	05 Jul 2000
S1W-08486	To ask the Scottish Executive what allocation it proposes to make from the central reserve towards health-related spending.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	04 Jul 2000
S1O-01961	To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to introduce licensing under section 44 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 of body piercers or premises which are engaged in tattooing, piercing	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	15 Jun 2000
S1W-07913	To ask the Scottish Executive what proposals it has to develop an improved system for nature conservation.	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	14 Jun 2000
S1W-06880	To ask the Scottish Executive whether, in the interests of public safety, it plans to introduce licensing under section 44 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 of body piercers and/or premises	Thomson, Elaine	Question Written Question	14 Jun 2000
S1M-00908	Women's Pay - 30 Years on from the Equal Pay Act	Thomson, Elaine	Motion Members' Business Motion	08 Jun 2000
S1F-00298	To ask the First Minister what progress has been made towards achieving the commitments in the Partnership for Scotland during the first year of the Scottish Parliament.	Thomson, Elaine	Question First Minister's Question	04 May 2000
S1O-01546	To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Her Majesty's Government and local authorities about electronic delivery of public services.	Thomson, Elaine	Question General Question	06 Apr 2000
S1F-00244	To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Executive plans to mark Information Age week.	Thomson, Elaine	Question First Minister's Question	30 Mar 2000

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Motion

Great Northern Partnership and Social Inclusion Partnerships

S1M-04020 · Members' Business Motion · lodged by Thomson, Elaine

Lodged on

13 Mar 2003

Heard / answered on

27 Mar 2003

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That the Parliament commends the work done by the Great Northern Partnership (GNP) in Aberdeen; notes that the GNP plays an important role in improving quality of life and extending opportunities for those living there, especially the community of Middlefield, and further commends social inclusion partnerships across Scotland for empowering local communities.

Backed by

Supported by 17 additional MSPs

Lab 16 LD 1

Lodged by Thomson, Elaine (Scottish Labour).

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.

Amendments and how the chamber decided

Selected item

S1M-04020
13 Mar 2003 · Members' Business Motion · Thomson, Elaine

That the Parliament commends the work done by the Great Northern Partnership (GNP) in Aberdeen; notes that the GNP plays an important role in improving quality of life and extending opportunities for those living there, especially the community of Middlefield, and further commends social inclusion partnerships across Scotland for empowering local communit...
Linked amendment/item

S1M-04020.1
20 Mar 2003 · Amendment · Adam, Brian

As an amendment to motion S1M-04020 in the name of Elaine Thomson (Great Northern Partnership and Social Inclusion Partnerships), leave out from “Great” to end and insert “community representatives in the Great Northern Partnership in Aberdeen across all four communities served, Middlefield, Fersands, Tillydrone and Printfield, and calls on the Scottish E...