S4M-05237 John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Scottish National Party):  That the Parliament welcomes the publication of recent census data that shows that Scotland’s population, after years of decline, has reached 5.29 million, and believes that an increased population is inherently a good thing for Glasgow and Scotland, leading to growth in the economy, the tax base, new businesses, employment opportunities, improved local services, public transport and better use of currently derelict land in rural and urban environments.