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S5M-07188 Alexander Stewart: Boys' Brigade Juniors 100th Anniversary—That the
Parliament welcomes the news that, in Autumn 2017, the Boys’ Brigade in Scotland is marking
100 years of working with the "Juniors" age group, which was established in September 1917
when the Brigade Council, the Brigade's governing body, established the Boy Reserves to cater
for boys aged from nine to 12; notes that members of the Juniors have been marking the
milestone throughout 2017, including taking part in the Juniors 100 Challenge where young people
are being encouraged to complete 100 challenges including activities such as taking part in a
world record attempt, learning basic first aid skills, raising £100 for a local charity and trying out a
new sport; further notes that members have been getting active, being creative, learning new
skills, exploring and being adventurous while helping others in their local communities;
understands that the celebrations have also involved looking back at the Juniors' heritage, sharing
stories of the past and looking forward to the next 100 years; believes that more than 5,000 eight
to 11-year olds are taking part in a fun and active programme across more than 400 groups
throughout Scotland; acknowledges that membership of The Boys' Brigade offers young people so
much, the chance to excel in new skills or talents, to explore, discover new things and provide
opportunities and, above all, to have fun; commends The Boys’ Brigade in its calling for a teambased
approach to encouraging participation in sports and activities that are critical for children
and young people’s health, tackling childhood obesity and helping bridge the educational
attainment gap, and considers that, in most cases, expenditure is low, with an average of £120
spent on sports equipment annually as a result of the majority of members benefitting from churchbased
premises and shared use of equipment. R
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A
Thank
you,
the
next
item
of
businesses,
our
members
debate
on
motion,
7
1,
8
8.
In
the
name
of
Alexander
Stewart
on
Boys
Brigade,
juniors,
100th
anniversary.
This
debate
will
be
concluded
without
any
questions
being
put,
could
ask
those
members
who
wish
to
speak
need
to
be
to
press
the
request
to
speak
buttons
now.
Please
I
call
on
Alexander
Stewart
to
open
the
debate.
Mr.
Stewart
7
minutes.
Please.
B
Thank
You
deputy
presiding
officer,
I'm
delighted
and
grateful
for
the
opportunity
to
open
this
members
debate
this
evening.
This
autumn,
the
Boys
Brigade
in
Scotland
is
celebrating
100
years
of
the
boys
brigade
junior
section
from
its
formation
in
Glasgow
on
the
4th
of
October
1883
by
Sir
William,
Alexander
Smith,
and
up
until
1917,
the
boys
brigade
only
catered
for
boys
aged
over
12.
However,
they
actually
presiding
officer
in
September
1917,
where
we
ate
council,
set
up
the
boy
reserve
to
cater
for
boys
aged
between
8
and
11.
B
With
the
boys,
Life
Brigade
to
be
known
as
the
life
boys,
with
this
amalgamation
members
increased
for
more
than
30
thousand
in
the
early
1930s
up
to
70,000
in
the
1950s
and
in
1966,
the
life
boys
became
a
full
part
of
the
big
aid,
as
the
junior
section
and
the
name
which
was
in
instead
and
interpreted
to
be
temporary,
remains
still
today
and
holds
true.
Deputy
presiding
officer,
members
of
the
juniors
have
been
marking
their
milestone
through
2017
by
including
taking
part
in
junior
hundred
challenges,
and
young
people
are
encouraged
to
compete.
B
B
Members
have
also
got
the
opportunity
to
be
creative
learning,
new
skills
exploring
and
being
adventurous,
whilst
at
the
same
time
striving
to
support
their
local
communities
and
ongoing
celebrations
have
also
involved
looking
back
at
the
heritage
of
the
juniors,
showing
some
of
the
and
sharing
some
of
the
stories
of
the
common
celebrations
and
looking
forward
to
the
next
hundred
years.
Primarily
the
Boys
Brigade
junior
section
provides
a
fun
and
safe
learning
environment
for
children
between
the
age
of
8
and
11.
B
The
program
consists
of
five
areas,
body,
mind,
spirit,
community
and
collaboration,
and
these
all
take
place
and
ensure
that
they
have
the
opportunity
to
learn
and
to
grow.
The
program
enables
the
youngsters
to
take
teamwork
and
responsibility
that
gives
them
the
opportunity
to
grow
and
develop
in
their
roles.
Juniors
also
have
the
opportunity
to
go
on
camps
and
residential
trips,
and
indeed
for
some.
That
might
be
the
first
time
that
there
are
way
from
home
for
an
evening.
B
As
I
said
in
my
motion,
DFT
presiding
officer,
the
Boys
Brigade
also
is
to
be
commended
and
congratulated
in
trying
to
jail.
This
team
approach,
the
participation
in
sports
activities
and
it's
crucial
for
children
and
young
people's
physical
and
mental
thinking
and
tackling
childhood
obesity
and
also
breathe
bridging
the
gap
between
the
attainment.
The
Boys
Brigade
is
at
risk,
a
Christian
youth
organization
and
it's
committed
to
fun
and
safe
learning
environment.
An
adverse
result.
B
The
majority
of
the
members
benefit
from
a
church
base
premises
and
shared
the
use
of
equipment,
and
that
is
why,
in
many
cases,
expenditure
is
kept
low.
As
a
result
of
this
positive
merge
and
the
Boys
Brigade
junior
section,
we
now
have
a
fourteen
hundred
and
forty
thousand
nine
hundred
with
five
thousand
and
ten
members
being
in
Scotland.
B
The
junior
section
provided
a
well-balanced
program
of
activities,
including
trying
different
sports
and
drill
and,
of
course,
the
introduction
to
camp
and
the
first
day
away
from
home
in
three
years.
James
did
not
miss
a
single
Boys
Brigade
meeting.
There
can
be
no
better
testament
to
the
program
and
the
leaders
are
than
that
as
a
parent
I
appreciated
the
Boys
Brigade
for
providing
so
many
varied
opportunities
in
a
safe
and
structured
environment
and
its
leaders,
who
gave
over
their
time
and
their
talents,
and
they
became
real
neuroma
for
the
youngsters
in
concluding
Geoffrey,
presiding
officer.
B
I
am
proud
of
the
organization
and
what
it
stands
for
it
has
unlocked
and
continues
to
unlock
the
potential
of
youngsters
and
I
wish
it
continued
success.
I
have
much
pleasure
and
speaking
this
evening
and
commend
and
congratulate
all
who
have
worked
in
the
past
the
present
and
who
will
continue
in
the
future
to
ensure
that
the
Boys
Brigade
goes
from
strength
to
strength,
Thank,
You,
deputy
presiding
Thank.
A
C
You
proceed
north
and
thanks
to
Alexander
Stewart
for
bringing
us
a
debate
forward.
A
to
the
chamber.
I
myself
went
through
the
Boys
Brigade
as
a
youngster,
the
13th
Co
bridge
to
the
exacta
company,
unfortunately
no
longer
and
existence
he
and
I
went
through
all
the
sections
and
have
many
fond
memories
of
my
time
in
the
junior
section,
which
is
what
inspired
me.
It
put
my
name
in
to
speak,
and
today's
to
be
members
may
also
remember,
towards
the
end
of
our
session.
C
I
hosted
an
exhibition
here
at
the
Parliament
for
the
Boys,
Brigade
and
Scotland,
and
the
motto
for
that
week
was
now
quote.
The
Boys
Brigade
is
a
challenging
politicians
from
across
the
political
spectrum
to
support
this
hashtag
team,
clear
score
campaign
working
together
to
recognize
the
vital
role
the
youth
organizations
have
in
promoting
a
healthier
Scotland
through
sport
and
play
opportunities
for
young
people.
C
So
that's
just
him
to
be
an
ethos
that
it
has
prevailed,
as
I
can
recall
over
20
years
ago
and
that's
being
generous
getting
involved
in
football
badminton
and
even
chess
and
well
others
within
the
same
company
were
perhaps
getting
involved
in
music
or
running
or
other
activities.
So
a
wide
range
of
activities,
as
mentioned
a
by
by
a
master,
there's
clear
where
organizations
like
the
Boys
Brigade
and
the
girls
Brigade
can
help
meet
national
welcomes
in
relation
to
health
and
education.
C
Many
children
of
a
junior
section
age
will
be
facing
challenges
in
their
own
home
situations,
and
attending
bbs
can
be
a
death
wish
for
them
and
also
give
them
another
person
to
speak
to
about
skill
or
other
issues,
and
it's
it
wouldn't
be
uncommon
for
an
officer
in
the
boys,
brigade
or
perhaps
a
someday
and
another
organization,
to
take
up
a
an
advocacy
position
for
a
young
person,
a
perhaps
too
muscular
sure
the
babies
and
other
voluntary
organizations
can
carry
a
community
work
and
a
non-confrontational
way.
That's
hard
for
him.
C
You
know
what
was
thought
it
provide
us
to
do.
They
can
are
involved.
Were
things
like
youth,
offending
succeeding
and
here
she's
Necedah
as
elder
today?
They,
you
know
the
the
justice
committee
discussed
taking
form
of
the
the
members
a
bail
one,
the
repeal
of
the
anti-social
behavior
at
football
alrighty
now,
I
think
even
back
to
my
time
in
in
Vienna
Boys
Brigade
in
Corbridge
most
people
they
were
either
Celtic
and
Rangers
fans
and
some
of
the
work
that
was
done
around
that.
What
could
our
Intel
three
relationships
am
from
an
early
age
and
I?
C
Think
the
junior
section
I'm
coming
and
now
junior
sections
they
have
officers
within
the
BBS.
We
talk
to
two
boys
for
an
early
age,
about
what's
a
healthy
relationship
and
a
respectful
relationship
and,
of
course,
developing
confidence,
self-esteem
and
freedom
of
thought,
and
one
of
the
things
I
remember
from
the
junior
section
was
been
encouraged
to
think
independently.
C
I,
always
analyze
information
and
actually
strike
me
years,
oh
and
potato
who,
during
the
the
referendum
in
2014
as
I,
kept
in
touch
with
all
of
our
people
who
had
been
to
the
Boys
Brigade,
was
either
directly
or
through
the
new
medium
of
Facebook.
Just
how
passionate
people
had
been
in
Vivi's
will
Ryder.
You
know
I'll
just
say
if
I'm
talking
sake,
fifty
percent,
but
yes
and
fifty
percent
were
no
but
all
were
able
formula
a
really
good,
a
argument
and
I
and
I
couldn't
help,
but
think
it
our
point.
C
You
know
I
wonder
how
much
of
I've
been
involved
in
the
Boys
Brigade
had
had
contributed
to
that
so
and
also
as
well.
You
know,
even
when
I
had
the
expression
you
know
it
was
clear
that
there
was
many
members
across
all
the
different
political
parties
had
a
Boys
Brigade
background
and
also
a
girls
placate
background
and
iam
I
think
that
maybe
the
B
B's
has
done
something
that's
often
difficult
to
do
in
the
chamber
and
and
ena
is
also.
We
must
take
our
hats
off
to
them
for
that.
C
C
You
know
include
ghettos
and
when
boys
and
the
girls
begin
so
include
over
the
two
sections
and
I
think
it's
that
sort
of
personal
view
more
than
anything
else,
pot
again
Frank's,
the
member
for
bringing
a
small
wooden,
and
we
all
done
to
the
BBS
and
the
junior
sections.
We
move
forward
and
I've
certainly
got
a
lot
from
it
and
I
hope
that
they'll
skittle
Thank.
D
You
Deb
designee
also
I'd
like
to
begin
by
thanking
Alexander
Stewart
for
bringing
this
forward
dis
motion
forward
for
debate
today
about
a
very
important
event
in
the
life
and
time
put
on
the
boys,
Sveriges
junior
age
group
and
also
night
to
add
my
own.
Congratulations
to
the
boys
were
Gaede
age
group,
which
is
reaching
its
hundredth
year
anniversary
and
it's
good
to
see
so.
The
represents
is
here
and
Brigade
today
in
the
public
gallery
and
I'd
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
all
the
work
you
put
into
it
as
well.
Over
the
years.
D
So
it
is
appropriate
that
to
celebrate
the
past
hundred
years
of
the
junior
section,
more
than
5000
members,
the
Boys
Brigade
juniors
age
group
here
in
Scotland,
are
doing
the
organ.
What
the
organization
has
been
doing
successes
the
past
a
hundred
years.
This
is
by
encouraging
its
members
to
try
out
new
things
to
take
up
opportunities
to
learn
new
skills
and
talents,
or
not
only
benefit
themselves,
but
also
the
wider
communities
they
live
in
and
also
to
become
good
citizens.
D
The
west
Scotland
region,
I
present,
is
home
to
adapt
to
dozens
of
boys
brigade
companies
with
Junior
sections,
all
of
which
are
doing
great
work.
For
example,
in
Helms
were
in
my
region.
The
boys
were
gay.
Junior
section
offers
a
weekly
program
of
activities
to
eight
to
eleven
year
olds,
each
Wednesday,
in
addition
to
the
local
competitions,
a
special
events.
They
run
the
members
not
only
come
from
the
town
itself,
but
also
the
surrounding
villages.
In
the
area.
D
In
the
last
year,
youngsters
have
had
the
chance
to
experience
several
special
events
which
have
included
visits
to
the
far
and
lifeboat
stations,
as
well
as
an
excursion
to
the
Deni
ship.
Tank
Museum
in
the
Marten.
There
is
also
the
Vale
of
Leven
Boys
Brigade
Junior
session,
which
meets
weekly
at
Bonn,
Hill
Church
and
is
taking
part
in
the
juniors
hundred
challenge
as
part
of
their
big
birthday
celebrations.
D
It
is
worth
mentioning
that,
of
course,
as
with
all
voluntary
organizations,
the
Boys
Brigade
only
is
only
able
to
function
correctly
due
to
the
massive
support
and
help
take
that
is
provided
by
its
3,500
adult
volunteers
and,
as
I
said
some
who
are
represented
here
tonight
and
the
gallery
and
we're
very,
very
grateful
for
the
work
and
dedication
they
give
and
it
would
be
remiss
I
mean
not
to
mention
the
Vale
11
boys
were
gay
without
mentioning
one
of
the
sections.
Add
up
volunteers,
mrs.
D
Mary
birch,
who
received
the
British
Empire
medal
for
her
voluntary
work
with
the
Boys
Brigade
and
working
also
with
Mary's,
Meals
and
other
community
groups.
The
boys
were
gate
as
a
whole
is
a
great
credit
to
Scotland
and
an
institution
which
has
served
our
young
people
so
well
over
the
years
and
finally,
deputy
presiding
officer,
I
am
sure,
along
with
the
entire
chamber
tonight,
we
wish
all
the
best
to
the
brigade
and
also
the
junior
section
for
the
next
hundred
years
of
his
existence.
Thank
you.
Thank.
E
You
very
much
presiding
officer,
and,
let
me
add
my
congratulations
to
mr.
Stuart
for
bringing
forward
this
evenings
debate
when
it
comes
to
the
boys
brigade,
I
fear
I
am
rather
the
black
sheep
of
my
family,
my
grandfather,
father,
all
of
my
uncles
brothers-in-law,
all
of
them
wear
BB
officers.
In
fact,
most
of
them
wear
BB
captains
I,
am
afraid,
reached
the
the
rather
lowly
heights
of
Lance
Corporal.
E
Life
boys
based
the
ebony,
sir
United
free
church,
say
right
in
the
heart
of
Leith,
and
so
my
experience
of
the
junior
section
goes
back
quite
far
through
the
hundred
years,
not
quite
back
to
the
boy
reserves,
pre
1926,
which
is
probably
just
as
well,
because
I
did
find
some
advice
to
leaders
of
the
boy
reserves
in
the
very
early
days
of
the
juniors,
and
the
advice
goes
like
that's.
One
minute
lay
on
parade
should
disqualify
the
boy
from
attending
and
no
excuse.
E
However,
good
should
allow
the
boy
to
remain
strictness
to
the
point
of
severity
on
this
point
makes
the
percentage
of
perfect
attendance
so
much
higher.
Fortunately,
even
by
the
time
that
I
had
joined
the
life
by
life
boys,
a
slightly
more
enlightened
attitude
to
the
discipline
had
begun
to
prevail.
My
time
thought
dead,
Spann
a
couple
of
important
historical
changes
in
the
the
century
of
history
of
the
juniors.
Firstly,
well
I
was
a
life
boy.
We
did
become
the
junior
section
and
I.
Remember
that
changed
looking
back
on
the
history.
E
Clearly,
there
were
some
important
organizational
changes
involved,
then,
for
us
the
main
changed
was
we
stopped
we're
in
that
slightly
strange,
sailor's
hat
and
began
to
wear,
aha,
which
time
bore
more
than
a
passing
resemblance
to
sunder
birds,
I.
Think
in
all
our
minds,
but
I
was
also
part
of
the
introduction
of
something
mr.
E
She
introduced
the
idea,
have
colored
lanyards
to
mark
achievement
and
piloted
them
in
the
least
battalion,
including
the
company
I
was
in
and
they
then
became
generalized
throughout
the
life
boys
and
then
transformed
into
the
badges
which,
to
this
day,
are
used
to
mark
achievements
in
different
sectors,
and
it's
also
worth
noting
I
think
that
that
important
character
in
the
history
of
the
juniors
was
a
woman.
Because,
looking
back
at
the
history
too,
it's
clear
that
very
early
on
indignities
of
the
boy
reserves.
E
It
became
clear
that
many
of
those
coming
forward
as
instructors
we're
women
and
there
was
a
certain
reluctance
to
accept
her,
but
they
had
to
be
accepted.
They
were
accepted
initially
just
as
honorary
instructors,
but
later
became
official
lady
instructors
and
later,
oh
and
I
think
it
is
worth
Newton
the
great
contribution
to
the
junior
section
which
women
leaders
have
done
in
my
own
case.
That
means
mentioning
with
Johnson
who
was
the
leader
of
my
life
boy
and
junior
section
company
and
a
big
influence
on
me
as
a
young
boy.
E
In
fact,
a
mayor
is
Johnson
most
recently
only
a
few
weeks
ago,
and
it's
clear
to
me
that
she
still
exercises
a
certain
authority
over
me.
Perhaps
second,
only
to
my
mother.
It's
also
clear
to
me
that
she
must
have
been
an
awful
lot
younger
and
knows
these,
then
I
had
understood
because
she
is
still
to
your
degree,
going
strong
and
has
contributed
throughout
her
life.
I
think
that
the
junior
hundred
challenge
is
worth
mentioning
to
you,
because
it
really
does
I
think
it
go
with
the
green
and
the
tradition
of
the
juniors
there.
E
The
challenges
which
are
there
go
from
the
the
kind
of
sublime
to
the
ridiculous
from
learning
a
circus
scale
to
meeting
your
MSP,
and
they
also
go
from
some
of
the
activities.
Like
spending
a
night
under
canvas
which
are
traditional
for
the
juniors
to
very
new
ones,
about
getting
a
hundred
Facebook
Likes,
it's
been
I.
Think
a
tremendous
hundred
years
for
the
junior
section
has
been
an
important
part
of
my
formation
forged
RL
and
I'm
sure
that
it
will
be
for
young
men
and
now
young
women
to
three
hundred
years
to
come.
A
F
Thank
you
very
much
sailing
officer
nor
I.
Wasn't
a
wife
boy,
but
I
was
a
member
of
the
junior
company
for
sport.
Glasgow
boys
brigade
I
do
congratulate
Alexander
Stewart
in
securing
this
Faust
and
members.
The
bit
of
this
new
Parliament
a
year
and
I
do
note
Alexander's
just
a
declaration
of
interest
that
he
makes,
and
certainly
I
wanted
to
speak
in
this,
because
I
was
a
member
of
phospho,
Glasgow
Westgate
and
like
Filton.
F
Sadly,
there
that
company,
there's
no
longer
in
existence
I
thoroughly
enjoyed
my
time
in
the
junior
section,
and
it
certainly
was
an
opportunity
to
liam
as
well
as
also
runabout
and
play
and
have
some
fun
and
also
burn
off
some
energy
and
be
sailing.
Also,
the
Boys
Brigade,
whether
it's
the
the
anchor
boys,
the
junior
section,
the
compensation
or
the
senior
station
and
generally
I'm
pleased
tightest.
F
They
highlight
the
positivity
that
the
boys
brigade
actually
provides,
but
also
the
opportunities
that
the
Boys
Brigade
provides
to
all
of
those
members
and
also
to
all
of
our
communities,
whether
it's
team
building,
whether
it's
sport
for
his
charity,
the
activity
helping
people
come
good
citizens
and
their
many
other
activities.
The
Boys
Brigade
actually
delivers
in
every
single
constituency
in
the
country
across
the
UK
and
also
globally.
The
budget
has
been
a
force
for
good
and
with
the
junior
section
now
being
100
years
old.
I
believe
this
is
a
huge
cause
for
celebration.
I
mentioned.
F
If
she
wants
to
go
about
the
learning
and
charity
members,
nor
the
probably
held
that
once
or
twice
that
I
am
the
parliamentary
paper
and
have
the
privilege
of
ash
the
piping
at
many
events,
the
summer
alone,
during
the
the
paper
for
in
2017
charity
event,
the
Royal
Edinburgh
Military
Tattoo
and
yesterday
piping
at
the
opening
ceremony
of
the
new
Queen
City
crossing,
which
came
in
at
245
million
pounds
under
budget
but
I
started,
I
started
laying
the
pipes
and
the
for
sport.
Glasgow
boys,
brigade,
junior
section.
F
Certainly
I
started
learning
the
pipes
and
the
and
the
Foster
Port
Glasgow
genius,
ation
growing
up
and
put
masks
or
playoffs
they're.
A
huge
amount
of
industrial
change
was
happening
around
me.
I
started
out
on
this
journey
and
two
piping,
and
it
was
a
good
time.
So
it
distract
me
from
what
I
saw
was
taking
place
within
my
community,
but
the
lambing
and
the
education
and
the
Boys
Brigade
was
certainly
useful
and
it
also
provides
life
skills
forever.
F
I
was
asked
to
take
the
inspection
of
the
second
garokk
boys
brigade,
and
it
was
the
first
time
that
I'd
ever
taken
an
inspiration,
obviously
performed
number
four
many
times
before,
but
certainly
taking
an
inspiration
and
a
gentleman
was
a
huge
privilege
and
that
certainly
an
honor
I'll.
Do
it
a
few
months
later,
when
I
took
part
on
at
the
beat-
and
there
are
today
for
anthem
that
was
a
bit
more
bruising
hits
and
that
but
but
the
inspection
was
fabulous,
but
certainly
the
the
charity
work
of
the
Boys
Brigade
as
a
means.
F
A
G
You
very
much
presenting
officer
can
I
begin
by
congratulating
Alexander
Stewart
on
securing
this.
The
first
debate,
first
members
debate
of
the
new
session
and
thank
all
members
who
have
participated
in
what
has
been
an
interesting
and
positive
to
be
I,
feel
I
should
begin
with
a
confession,
presiding
officer,
that,
unlike
the
other
speakers,
I
was
not
a
member
of
the
Boys
Brigade
I
came
through
the
scouting
movement.
In
my
youth
I
know,
I
know
it
is
a.
It
is
just
one
of
those
things,
mr.
G
gray,
and
but
it
is
a
privilege
to
be
part
of
the
Boys
Brigade
centenary
celebrations,
which
are
being
highlighted
this
evening
in
the
chamber
by
mr.
Stewart.
It's
very
clear
that
the
sheer
variety
of
activities
carried
out
by
the
Boys
Brigade
over
the
100
years
I've
stood
all
the
young
people
who've
taken
part
in
good
stead
throughout
their
lives,
including
those
members
who
have
participated
this
evening.
G
For
many
of
the
young
people
being
part
of
the
boys,
brigade
provides
them
with
life,
lessons
which
will
not
be
forgotten
and
will
stay
with
them
into
adulthood,
and
the
work
of
the
Boys
Brigade
is
an
important
part
of
the
life
of
Scotland
and
also
complements
and
contributes
to
our
mission
for
Scotland.
As
a
government
I'll
take
a
intervention
from
mr.
C
Mcgregor
thanks
the
Minister
for
an
intervention.
It
don't
told
me
after
I
start
by
doing
that.
I
should
have
taken
the
opportunity
to
pay
tribute
to
a
one
of
the
officers
that
I
was
at
in
the
junior
section,
when
obviously
I
mustered
anguish
from
kirbridge
I
hear
the
sad
news
over
the
summer
holidays
that
he,
this
formal
recess,
that
he
had
indeed
passed
away.
Very
sad
news
indeed
and
I
thought
Madison
was
talking
here
about
volunteers
and
what
they
do.
C
G
I'm
grateful
that
I
was
able
to
afford
Fulton
McGregor,
that
opportunity
and
I
think
he
highlights
the
impact
that
volunteers
who
support
young
people
across
Scotland
have
on
those
young
people
as
they
move
into
adulthood,
and
many
of
those
individuals
are
not
forgotten
in
terms
of
the
impact
that
they
have
had
and
we
recognize
and
value
the
strong
contribution
that
the
Boys
Brigade
and
the
other
uniformed
organizations,
youth
work
and
the
third
sector
more
widely
make
to
promoting
equity
and
improved
life
chances.
Indeed,
from
the
Scottish
Government's
children,
young
people
and
families.
G
Early
intervention
fund,
we've
allocated
60,000
pounds
to
Boys
Brigade
Scotland
to
support
the
work
that
they
do
across
the
communities
of
Scotland.
Now
at
the
heart
of
all
that
the
Boys
Brigade
does
is
building
confidence,
capacity,
resilience
and
skills.
Whilst
recognising
capturing
and
celebrating
young
people's
achievements
of
pointage,
Ian
gray
highlighted
there
supporting
thousands
of
young
men
to
be
the
best
they
can
be,
which
in
turn
will
lead
to
Scotland
continuing
to
flourish
in
the
future.
There's
no
secret
that
this
government
wants
to
see
the
poverty-related
attainment
gap
in
Scotland
clues
whatever.
G
Whenever
and,
however,
it
is
measured-
and
we
have
a
clear
educational
policy
framework
in
place-
give
children
young
people
every
chance
to
succeed
based
on
the
foundations
of
getting
a
right
for
every
child
curriculum
for
excellence
and
developing
young
young
workforce
now.
Well,
we
knew
there
are
challenges.
There
can
be
challenges
for
children
within
the
classroom.
G
We
recognize
the
challenges
which
some
children
face
are
rooted
well
outside
the
school
gates
and
therefore
support
for
children
and
families
from
early
years
through
to
eat
post
eating
is
crucial
and
that
work
doesn't
start
an
end
in
the
classroom.
It
continues
in
a
young
person's
journey
into
further
education
and
the
workplace.
The
most
effective
work
goes
beyond
the
school
gates
and
into
the
local
community.
The
true
breadth
of
education
in
Scotland.
So
we
recognize
the
role
that
youth
work
complete
in
relation
to
that,
particularly
highlighting
the
work
of
the
Boys
Brigade
in
this
area.
G
For
example,
as
you
may
know,
they
in
the
uniformed
youth
work
organisations,
Boys
Brigade,
girls,
Brigade,
Girl
guides
and
scouts
members
undertake
a
range
of
outdoor
learning
activities.
I
recognize
that
this
helps
support
team
building
and
also
links
in
to
this
government's
aspiration
to
increase
and
improve
outdoor
learning
experiences
for
young
people
across
Scotland.
So
I
recognise
the
valuable
role
that
the
Boys
Brigade
plays
in,
promoting
and
enhancing
young
people's
confidence
capacity
and
resilience
which
impacts
on
attainment
and
achievement.
G
Youth
work,
in
particular
can
support
young
people
at
risk
of
disengaging
from
education,
and
we
know
youth
work,
changes
lives
and
there
is
increasing
evidence
telling
us
this.
Youth
work
provides
young
people
with
a
safe
and
nurturing
environment
where
they
can
share
their
talents
and
skills,
have
fun
and
learn
new
things.
Thanks
to
the
talents
and
skills
of
thousands
of
youth
workers
across
Scotland,
including
those
working
within
boys,
brigade
companies,
a
great
many
of
whom
are
volunteers
are
young.
People
can
be
supported
and
nurtured
to
be
the
best
that
they
can
be.
G
Indeed,
some
of
those
volunteers
are
young
people
themselves
by
helping
their
peers
to
be
all
they
can
be.
They
are
giving
back
to
their
communities
within
the
boys
brigade.
These
volunteers
can
be
young
leaders,
some
of
whom
may
be
the
only
positive
male
role
model
in
that
particular
young
person's
life.
These
young
leaders
also
ensure
that
the
valuable
work
of
the
boys
brigade
continues
into
the
next
generation.
So
I
would
like
to
give
a
personal
thank
you
to
everyone
involved
in
the
boys
brigade,
especially
to
those
who
give
their
time
as
volunteers.
G
As
a
government,
we
know
that
youth
work
changes
lives
to
the
better
and
can
give
young
people
the
skills
they
need
and
indeed
deserve,
to
succeed
in
life
and
Scotland
is
fortunate
to
have
a
vibrant
youth
work
sector,
engaging
hundreds
of
thousands
of
young
people
in
fun,
challenging
and
progressive
learning
activities.
Every
week.
The
Boys
Brigade
is
a
crucial
part
of
that
youth
work.
Landscape
matters
to
us
that
they
continue
to
do
the
strong
work
that
they
do
to
support
young
people
across
the
communities
of
Scotland.