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That the Parliament notes the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's 6th Report, 2025 (Session 6), Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship (SP Paper 849).

That the Parliament congratulates the Wishaw Golf Club Ladies team on being crowned Strathclyde League Division 1 Champions; recognises the talented squad, which includes Catrina Pickard, Nicola McCluckie, Rachel Leach, Jean Maddock, Karen Charnley, Moira Winkler, Theresa Dorman, Hannah Ward O’Keane and captain Maggie Archibald; commends the team for displaying outstanding skill, commitment and teamwork throughout the campaign; notes that their consistent performance and determination secured the league title in impressive fashion, and wishes the players, coaches and everyone at Wishaw Golf Club continued success in future competitions. 

That the Parliament remembers Christine Wittcitt, from Wishaw, who sadly lost her life in Sarajevo while delivering humanitarian aid in the 1990s; notes that Christine was a school teacher in Wishaw until 1993 when she and her husband, Allan volunteered to work with Edinburgh Direct Aid, which was founded in 1992 by Dr Denis Rutovitz MBE and Professor Jeanne Bell; recognises that Christine’s bravery, compassion and sacrifice are recognised in a new book. From Scotland with Love, by Fred Brigland, which is dedicated to the many people who chose compassion, humanity and bravery over conflict; notes that the book highlights how ordinary Scots risked their lives to help others; commends Fred on telling the story of the courage of these ordinary Scots who chose to show humanity, and notes that all proceeds will go to ongoing humanitarian initiatives, with the aim of ensuring that the legacy of Christine, and the other volunteers, continues.

That the Parliament congratulates the Port of Aberdeen on welcoming a record 43,000 cruise passengers in 2025,which is a 79% increase on the previous year; believes that this achievement establishes Aberdeen as one of the UK’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, with over 65 vessel calls during the season; notes the key role of the new South Harbour in enabling this growth by accommodating larger liners; recognises what it sees as the significant economic benefits to the north east region, including tourism and business boost, and wishes the port continued success in expanding its cruise operations.

That the Parliament recognises Befriending Week 2025, which takes place from 1 to 7 November and is a national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and its positive impact on individuals and communities across Scotland; notes that Befriending Week was established in 2012 by Befriending Networks and has grown year on year through collaboration with its membership, with events and activities taking place nationwide; acknowledges that the theme for 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership, highlighting the vital role befriending plays in tackling isolation, reducing loneliness and fostering meaningful social connections; commends the 104 Scottish member organisations of Befriending Networks and the thousands of volunteer befrienders who give their time to support people of all ages; congratulates the 21 Scottish organisations that have achieved the Quality in Befriending Award and the 10 that hold this award at excellence level, which include the Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project in South Scotland; recognises the contribution of over 1.6 million volunteer befriending hours annually across the UK and the more than 21,000 active befriending matches facilitated by Befriending Networks; expresses concern at the increasing strain on the sector, with 72% of services reporting rising demand and an estimated 7,400 people currently waiting to be matched with a volunteer befriender, and notes the call for greater support and investment in befriending services to ensure their sustainability and continued impact in building a more connected and compassionate Scotland.

That the Parliament recognises and applauds the extraordinary life of Miss Cathrine (Tina) McInnes from Carluke; commends her immense contribution over the past six plus years with Homeless Project Scotland; believes that, in that time, she has helped to ensure that 3.2 million meals were provided to people in need, delivered life-saving Naloxone interventions and helped build and operate Scotland’s only fully volunteer-led night shelter, which has supported more than 38,000 people and prevented countless others from sleeping rough; considers that her life’s work has transformed outcomes for thousands experiencing homelessness; notes with admiration that this work follows Tina's own journey through the care system, homelessness and recovery from addiction, turning personal hardship into hope for others; notes with sadness her recent diagnosis of advanced cervical cancer, and sends its best wishes to Tina, her friends and her family.

That the Parliament welcomes the success of Glenkinchie Distillery on being named the Leading Scottish Distillery Tour for 2025 at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala; notes that the judges praised the distillery, which is a key part of Scotland’s whisky heritage, for both producing a single malt that is a crucial component in many Johnnie Walker blends and its well-considered tour offering, which aims to ensure that there is something for everyone; understands that the awards were established in 1993 and that they acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, and congratulates everyone at Glenkinchie on this outstanding achievement.

That the Parliament marks Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Awareness Month; notes that CRPS Awareness Month takes place every November to increase understanding of this serious condition; recognises that, as part of the initiative, Colour the World Orange Day™ takes place on the first Monday of November each year, when businesses, town halls and landmarks across Scotland and around the world light up orange in support of people living with CRPS; understands that CRPS is a debilitating chronic neurological condition, most commonly affecting the limbs, and is characterised by severe and persistent pain, changes to bones, joints and skin, swelling, temperature and colour changes, and motor dysfunction, which can cause life-altering pain and disability; further understands that the condition can develop after an injury, surgery, stroke or heart attack, and that the pain experienced is often disproportionate to the original injury; commends the volunteers and organisers at CRPS UK and Burning Nights CRPS Support for their tireless work to raise awareness of what is often a misunderstood condition; acknowledges that both charities provide vital information, support and advocacy for people affected by CRPS and their families, while also promoting further research and understanding, and wishes all the organisers, volunteers and the wider CRPS community, including those in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency, every success in their efforts to raise awareness and shine a light on this devastating condition throughout CRPS Awareness Month.

That the Parliament congratulates the Thomson family, of Blairgowrie, Perthshire, who have raised £30,000 for community groups through allowing local groups and charities to pick blueberries on their farm; notes that the proceeds from the "pick your own" initiative go to the local groups and charities; further notes that the Thomson family has grown raspberries, strawberries and other fruits at the farm for more than 100 years, and wishes Peter and Melanie Thomson all the best for the future.

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Asda is reintroducing its £1 Winter Warmer café initiative to support people aged 60 and over during the colder months; understands that, from 1 November 2025 to end of February 2026, the offer includes soup, with a choice of tomato or chicken, bread and unlimited tea or coffee for just £1, and is available in all 212 Asda cafés nationwide, including in the Mid-Scotland and Fife region; believes that this initiative is designed to provide nutritious and affordable meals and a welcoming space for social interaction, recognising the financial and emotional pressures that many older people face during winter; acknowledges that recent insights from Asda’s Christmas community tracker have revealed that one in 10 older people were unsure if they would speak to anyone between 15 December and 1 January, and one in 10 over 60s visited a supermarket simply to speak to someone; considers that this finding highlights what it sees as the critical role that supermarkets can play in supporting social wellbeing; notes that the £1 Winter Warmer initiative not only addresses food insecurity but also provides a safe, welcoming environment for older people who may otherwise feel isolated during the colder months; acknowledges that in 2024, Asda served over 500,000 Winter Warmer meals across the United Kingdom, which, it believes, demonstrates the scale and importance of the initiative; considers that the offer provides immediate relief to those on fixed incomes, helping them stay warm and nourished, and commends Asda and its community champions, who are actively engaging with local over-60s groups to encourage participation and reduce social isolation.