Christine Jardine

That this House acknowledges the work of Kurdish Progress in providing a forum for discussing political, economic and social developments of Kurdish people in the UK and the wider Kurdistan region; welcomes Kurdish Progress's aim to improve the foundation of Kurdish people within

30 Jan 2018

That this House warmly welcomes Edinburgh Airport being awarded the Autism Friendly Award for its accessible and supportive environment for passengers with autism; recognises the extra training for staff to help those with additional needs; acknowledges that airports can be extre

23 Jan 2018

That this House congratulates Edinburgh author J.K. Rowling on being made a Companion of Honour, recognising her outstanding contribution to literature and culture; notes that the magical world created by Ms Rowling captured the imaginations of children and adults alike, defining

13 Dec 2017

That this House congratulates Low Income Families Together (LIFT) in Muirhouse, Edinburgh, on securing funds to run the project for 15 months; commends its work to help people in the area to access the support they need; and welcomes the current campaign by LIFT and other chariti

5 Dec 2017

That this House recognises the pressures facing families with babies on neonatal units; acknowledges the costs for families; notes that 537 babies born in Edinburgh every year need specialist care; believes that it is vital that parents can spend long periods of time with their b

4 Dec 2017

That this House recognises the beginning of the 85th anniversary commemorations of the Holodomor famine in Ukraine in 1932 to 1933; commends the work undertaken to honour those who died; notes that up to seven million Ukrainians starved to death; and condemns similar atrocities c

4 Dec 2017

That this House welcomes the increase in Scottish women breast feeding, delivering many benefits to both mother and child; notes that breast feeding is a personal choice for mothers; and encourages steps and initiatives taken to promote environments where women feel comfortable t

6 Nov 2017

That this House notes with regret that the number of crisis grants applied for in Scotland has increased by 11 per cent and that 14 per cent of applications were made due to delays in benefit payment; further notes that most applications were made to purchase food or pay for heat

6 Nov 2017

That this House believes a free and independent press is vital to healthy political and public life; notes the contribution of Scottish newspapers to political and public life; welcomes the focus of papers, such as the Scotsman, on news from a Scottish perspective; and condemns t

6 Nov 2017

That this House regrets that incontinence has a huge impact on a person's quality of life and only about 30 per cent of people with continence problems seek help; recognises women who are left with a rectus abdominis diastasis to be identified on the ward, if they have a hospital

1 Nov 2017