 Welcome back, everyone, once again. I hope that you enjoyed the refreshments and I hope that the judges have had sufficient time for their own debate and to reach their conclusion. Could I now ask the Presiding Judge, Stephen Docherty, to offer the adjudication speech, please? Stephen, 10 minutes maximum. Deputy Presiding Officer, Madam President, Mr Past President, fellow judges, debaters, ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, old man, Tom Cawbly and various others. There is actually a precedent order for speaking in a building of this nature, particularly speaking at this particular place where, of course, our Majesty the Queen has stood, so it's a unique and singular honour for me to be standing in such a hallowed spot. This competition is named after Donald Dewar, who regrettably never got the chance to speak in this chamber that he inspired. He was one of Scotland's greatest debaters and more responsible than many people for our Scottish Parliament from being established. One of his great driving desires was a desire to see everyone succeed in Scotland, especially the young. So it's particularly fitting that the Law Society has honoured Donald Dewar with the naming of this competition in his name, because it does bring together the very best of the Scottish schools debaters. We've seen plenty of evidence of that here tonight. We have had a series of very good speeches tonight, and I'd just like to speak very briefly about some of the things that we thought, as judges, tends to go towards making a very good team performance for that as the game that we're in. One of the most important things, of course, is to ensure that you have the right mix of people in your team. Sometimes that's different clashes of styles, sometimes it's people who play well off each other, but it's important to have the right mix, which means you have to have two strong speakers. Those speakers then need to use all three of the speeches in the debate very, very well. Oftentimes what you get is people forget to rely upon the reply speeches, which can sometimes be a very good way of summarising where the debate has gone and where it's ended up and making the points that you want to specifically rely upon. We feel the proposition teams, particularly in this motion, were given a very difficult job to do, because this is a hard motion to define. I think it's fair to say that it could have been defined in a number of different ways. I think there could have been questions about who actually benefits from the existing coverage arrangements, where the coverage is so wide-ranging and gives us so much detail. We could have explored what the word restrict means in the motion, because there are different layers and levels of restriction. There are those who would say, for example, that we are already restricted in the coverage that we have. The best proposition teams find a way of defining the motion in a way that makes sense and takes control of the debate. The best opposition teams, of course, anticipate what that argument might end up being and prepare their own strong arguments in rebuttal. We need to see from a good winning team use of strong, powerful, factual examples. We need to see them used well and in context rather than just thrown out there. The use of good examples moves us away from the realm of making outright assertion, where there's very little evidence to back you up. The winning team managed to provide plenty of good examples for their speeches tonight. It's important to remember, notwithstanding the subject matter of the motion, that humour is a possibility. We saw it from some of the floor speeches, of course. Humour is important because it helps to engage the audience. If you can find a way of putting across a strong point in an amusing way, it's all the more powerful. The final point that we would like to mention is the importance in any debate of frankly going in for the kill. If your opposing side is floundering and has left themselves open to attack, then your job on the other side is to frankly go after the blood in the water. If they're flaring around in the water, they're just inviting attack. It is about debate. It is about argument. It's not about accepting what the other side has said. It's about going for the kill where you possibly can. The best teams do all of those things. The winner of tonight's debate managed to do most of those things, which is why they are the winners. I thought I was being timed, Deputy Presiding Officer, but what I will do is... We do have three prizes to give away this evening. First and by no means least, I have to say to you, we are specifically enjoined to ensure that you stay in your seats. This is not the price is right. You do not run down to the front when your name is called. With that in mind, I'm delighted to announce that the winner of the floor prize, which is a £50 book token for those of you who still read books, goes to Craig McCulloch of Lanark Grammar, so much for the appetiser. The second-placed team, and I have to say, the time that we used in our judging room was actively used in trying to divide between all four teams who all did very well, but there were two that emerged close to the top, and it was a difficult job to separate them out as well. The team in second place, who received a prize sponsored on, I understand, by the Glasgow Bar Association, is the two Davids from Preswick Academy. Excellent job to them both. Our winners this evening, I'm delighted to say, are Jamie and Ewan from Madras College. All that remains, of course, Deputy Presiding Officer, on behalf of myself and my fellow judges and all present, is to thank the Parliament for their hospitality this evening. I wish you all good evening. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, and congratulations. Can I now ask Christine McClintock, President of the Law Society of... Sorry, no, sorry. Wrong page. I've now made a mistake. I was doing so well. Back to the right page. Thank you very much, Stephen. We will now hear from Lorna Jack, the chief executive of the Law Society of Scotland, who's going to deliver the vote of thanks. Five minutes please, Lorna. It's been a long day. Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, our ladies and gentlemen, judges and competitors. I'm delighted once again to be here to witness the fascinating and entertaining final of the Donald Jure debating tournament. The past 12 months have been exceptional for us all. It has certainly been a year that has encouraged people of all ages to debate important issues which has resulted in significant changes to the face of politics and citizenship throughout Scotland. With the referendum in 2014 and the recent UK general election, young people have been encouraged to add their voices to the important discussions of their future. It's wonderful, therefore, to be able to host the final in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament once again. On behalf of the Law Society and all of our guests this evening, I'd like to thank the Deputy Presiding Officer, Elaine Smith, MSP and everyone in the parliamentary events and education teams, particularly David Hershaw, Vicki Little and Mary Hershaw, for ensuring tonight has been such a resounding success. I think it's worth reminding you just how far the competitors have achieved in reaching the final. Last November 128 teams argued for and against the highly topical motion. This House believes the UK should leave the European Union during the 32 opening heats held in schools across Scotland. We might want to dust off the fort and against there in the next few months. 64 teams from the opening rounds went on to debate. This House would abolish all immigration controls in round 2. Then just 16 teams went on to compete in the semifinals in March. The semifinals are always a true test of skill and resourcefulness, as the motions are only revealed one hour prior to the debate. Our competitors have no access to any external resources such as books, computers or smartphones. Reaching the final is a tremendous achievement. I am sure that you will agree that the four teams here this evening are more than deserving of their place in the final. Speaking in the chamber is a very special experience for our debaters and contributors from the floor and one I am sure they will remember for a long time to come. It may be the case that we see some of you back here as competitors again, perhaps next year or the year after, or even as a future member of the Scottish Parliament, who knows. Attending my seventh debate final, I can tell you that the contributions from the floor become increasingly spirited and entertaining each year. I will lie awake tonight worrying about the BBC becoming a 24-hour terror channel. Well done to you all who took part in the floor debate this evening and in particular to our prize winner Craig McCulloch. Perhaps we will see you in front of a future judging panel before long. As has been said already, sitting in the gallery are the supporters whose backing is immense, the teachers and parents of our debaters, the coaches who have challenged and supported the teams here this evening. It is your support and hard work that has encouraged these people's success. I am sure that you are very proud of them tonight. Also in the gallery are some of our esteemed judges from earlier heats and the semifinals. Every year we rely on volunteers to make the tournament a success and this year more than 100 of you gave of your evenings, sometimes having to travel some distance with the usual horrible Scottish weather to judge in the opening rounds. Thank you for your support, your constructive feedback to the teams, which ensures that many schools enter our tournament year after year. Quite simply, without your involvement, there would be no tournament. We do hope that you have enjoyed the experience and perhaps you are ready to join us again next year. It is with great pleasure that I can now turn my attention to the judging panel tonight. I certainly did not envy their difficult task of selecting our winners from the very talented group of finalists that we had before us. Once the event is drawn to a close, I would like to present you with a token of our appreciation for the fantastic job that you have done here this evening. Thank you again. This year again, we are delighted that the tournament is sponsored by publishers Hodder Gibson. We are most grateful also to the Glasgow Bar Association for donating the second prize. It is my pleasure to welcome John Mitchell from Hodder Gibson and Lindsay McPhee from the Glasgow Bar Association, who will present the prizes alongside the society's president Christine McClintock. Thank you for your continued support, which each year helps ensure that pupils across Scotland have the opportunity to compete in this tournament. I would also like to thank my colleagues Heather McKendrick, Katie Cameron and Laura Gulliver. They work throughout the year to co-ordinate our judges, schools, teachers and sponsors to ensure that the tournament can run to schedule. The final must be for them, a fitting end to all that month's hard work, and I am sure that they will join the coaches and teams in looking forward to 2015-16 after they have their summer break. Finally, I will turn my attention to our winners, Prestwick Academy in terms of the runners-up and, of course, Midraths College. The standard of the debate tonight was exceptionally high from all our finalists, and I congratulate Midraths on being crowned champions this year. You should feel very proud. Indeed, all of our finalists should be congratulated on their performances. I am sure that you are keen to be reunited with your coaches, parents and friends, so I will now hand back over to the Deputy Presiding Officer to invite you up to receive your prizes. Huge congratulations, and I hope to see many of you here again next year. Thank you very much, Laura Gulliver, and, of course, another thanks again to all the judges for their time this evening. We now move to the presentation of the prizes, and I am delighted to announce that all of the finalists will receive a commemorative quake for their efforts as well as a book token. The winner of the best floor speech is going to receive a £50 book token. The runners-up and the winning team will share £500 worth of books from the educational range supplied by Hodder Gibson. The runners-up will receive the second prize of £250 towards their debating society courtesy of the Glasgow Bar Association, and the winning school will receive £1,000 towards their debating society. And, of course, the all-important trophy, which is theirs for one year only. So, could I now ask—this is a rerun of what I said earlier—Christine McClintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland and Lindsay McPhee from the Glasgow Bar Association, who have donated the second prize and John Mitchell of Hodder Gibson Publishers, sponsors of the tournament to come to the floor of the chamber for the prize-giving please? I could ask Christine to stand beside the prize table with Lindsay beside her, followed by John. I am now going to ask Craig McCulloch, Lanark grammar, winner of the best floor speech to come forward and receive your prize please. So, before I ask the runners-up and winners to come forward, I am now going to ask the other two finalists, St Mary's Music School and Lanark grammar, to come forward and receive your well-earned prizes please. Well done to both teams. Could the runners-up Presswick Academy please come forward now and receive their prizes? Well done. Last but far from least, can I now ask Madras College to step forward and receive your prize please, as winners of the 2014-15 Donnerdure memorial debating tournament. Thank you very much and very well done. You should all be extremely proud of your contributions this evening and of reaching this final, which is a fantastic achievement. Could I ask those who will be staying for the big official photograph please to remain in the chamber, you know who you are. Undoubtedly, this has been an absolutely brilliant debate this evening and hopefully enjoyable for all, certainly enjoyable for me. I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for your participation this evening. Good night and a safe journey home please. Thank you.