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That the Parliament agrees that the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill be passed.

As an amendment to motion S6M-20743 in the name of Paul McLennan (Ramblers Scotland Report, Twenty Years On), leave out from “, and believes” to end and insert “; believes that there are opportunities to strengthen and clarify Scotland's commitment to outdoor access and recreation in the coming months and years, and calls upon the Scottish Government to review and update the 21-year-old Scottish Outdoor Access Code, as well as promote investment in core paths.”

That the Parliament believes that many of Scotland’s island and coastal communities have been let down by the Scottish Government and have paid the price for the failure of the Scottish Ministers to provide them with the lifeline ferries they need; recognises that this has had an impact on businesses, livelihoods and local economies; notes that whilst the Scottish Government extended the Islands Business Resilience Fund, there are many impacted coastal communities, such as Dunoon and Ardrossan, where local businesses are not receiving compensation and calls on the Scottish Government to rectify this; notes with frustration that the delivery of the MV Glen Rosa has been delayed by another six months until late 2026 and that the MV Glen Sannox required months of repairs; believes that taxpayers, islanders and workers at Ferguson Marine have all been let down over this ongoing fiasco and expresses deep disappointment that no minister has ever taken responsibility by resigning, and further believes that Scotland’s island and coastal communities deserve better and that new requirements to replace ageing vessels are needed alongside a rolling 30-year strategy for ferries and port infrastructure so that no community is ever left without a viable lifeline service.

That the Parliament notes that since 2016, the Scottish Government's key commitments and targets on education have either been missed or abandoned; further notes that these include free laptops for all pupils, free school meals for all pupils up to P7, 3,500 more teachers, reduced class contact time for teachers and the closing of the poverty-related educational attainment gap by 2026; believes that abandoning or missing these important targets and commitments has had a real impact on pupils, teachers and parents; further believes that the Scottish Government has let Scottish education down with rising levels of classroom violence, a lack of additional support for pupils and record numbers of recently qualified teachers leaving the profession; notes that teachers are once again considering industrial action, and asserts that Scotland and Scottish education deserve better.

That the Parliament recognises the Milngavie Pipe Band for reaching a significant milestone of 60 years since its founding; celebrates the founding members who still participate and play a vital role in the Pipe Band today; understands that the Milngavie Pipe Band first tuned up in the Corbie Ha’ in 1966, where they still call home today; further understands that the band wears Buchanan Weathered tartan to honour the Provost of Milngavie, who secured the use of the Corbie Ha’, one of the oldest buildings in the town, and congratulates all the members of the Pipe Band and all the volunteers, who play a vital role in instructing young people and conserving a beloved, historic town institution.

That the Parliament recognises the life and work of Brian Quail, a prominent peace activist who died on 17 February 2026; notes his lifelong commitment to non-violence, social justice and international solidarity; acknowledges his decades of campaigning against nuclear weapons, including his involvement in movements opposing the UK’s Trident nuclear programme on the Clyde; commends his role in fostering dialogue, education and grassroots activism within communities across Scotland and beyond; recognises the inspiration that he provided to generations of activists through his integrity, compassion and steadfast commitment to peace; expresses its condolences to his family, friends and comrades, and affirms its appreciation of his enduring contribution to the cause of peace.

That the Parliament congratulates Libby Walker, a Glasgow-based landscape painter, on reaching the semi-final of the Sky Arts television programme, Landscape Artist of the Year; understands that painting on television and creating work under significant time pressure and public scrutiny was outside her usual comfort zone; recognises the achievement of progressing to the later stages of one of the UK’s leading and most competitive televised art competitions; notes Ms Walker’s description of the experience as surreal and her expressed hope that her participation will inspire others to engage with art and creativity; acknowledges that she lives and works in Glasgow and that her artistic practice is shaped by Scotland’s landscapes and environment; believes that her success brings positive national attention to Glasgow’s vibrant creative community and the city’s long-standing reputation for nurturing artistic talent, and recognises the wider contribution made by artists across Glasgow and Scotland to cultural life, creative expression, and community wellbeing.

That the Parliament recognises the contribution of the Disabled Children and Young People’s Advisory Group (DCYPAG); acknowledges the value of such a forum in amplifying the experiences of disabled children, young people and their families; notes that the DCYPAG is an independent forum, formed in 2012, which has provided advice and lived experience testimonies on many of Scotland’s key policy developments that have impacted children and young people in general, and disabled children and young people in particular, and acknowledges what it sees as the need to engage with the DCYPAG to explore ways in which the work of the group can be sustained to the benefit of disabled children and young people living in local communities all over Scotland.

That the Parliament congratulates Louie Forsyth, a Year 2 HND Professional Cookery student at City of Glasgow College, on achieving second place in the Plate Trophy Final at the 2026 Young Chef Olympiad in India, while representing Scotland on the international stage; understands that the competition is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious culinary events for young chefs, bringing together competitors from across the globe; recognises the significance of securing a silver medal following a series of demanding heats held in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata; notes the high level of technical skill, professionalism and composure demonstrated during the Plate Trophy Final, including the successful preparation of a refined chicken dish under intense time pressure and blind judging conditions; acknowledges the commitment required to balance international competition with academic study and professional kitchen work, including Mr Forsyth’s employment at The Clarence; further acknowledges the guidance and mentorship provided by lecturer Kenneth Hett and the funding support of the Savoy Educational Trust, and recognises that this achievement reflects positively on City of Glasgow College, Glasgow’s hospitality sector, and Scotland’s reputation for developing talented young chefs, while wishing Mr Forsyth every success in his future studies and culinary career.

That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Life and its partners, including Creative Scotland, for organising the Wee Write Family Day at The Mitchell Library on 7 March 2026, an event designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading in children and young people; understands that the day features a wide range of activities, including storytelling sessions, crafts, workshops, and interactive events with acclaimed authors and illustrators, tailored to different age groups from babies to young adults; recognises the importance of such initiatives in encouraging imagination, creativity, literacy and wellbeing in the next generation; notes the outreach programme that brought Wee Write events into local schools, libraries, community facilities and the Emirates Arena, ensuring broad access to the benefits of reading and storytelling, and acknowledges that this celebration of literature builds on the success of Glasgow’s wider literary festivals, including Aye Write, and contributes to Glasgow’s cultural life while fostering positive lifelong learning and enjoyment of books.