Early Day Motions

Camstradden Primary School City of Dance Finals

That this House congratulates the Street Freakz dance team of Camstradden Primary School in Glasgow West constituency on winning the Premiership Award at the Glasgow City of Dance Finals; commends Miss Murray for her hard work preparing the team and the pupils for their passion, dedication and succe

Waiting times for child and adolescent mental health services in Wiltshire

That this House expresses concern that, according to data provided in response to Written Parliamentary Question 59837, 2,565 children and young people in Wiltshire were not seen within four weeks of being referred to NHS mental health services during the 2024-25 period; notes that of the 6,755 refe

Burial of stillborn babies in unmarked graves

That this House expresses its deep concern at the revelation that an estimated 89,000 stillborn babies were buried in unmarked communal graves in the United Kingdom up until the late 1980s; regrets that in many cases, bereaved parents were neither informed of their child’s burial location nor given

Scottish Album of the Year Award and Dundee

That this House welcomes the announcement that the Scottish Album of the Year Award will be hosted in Dundee in 2025, 2026 and 2027; notes that the event in Dundee’s Caird Hall in November this year will be the first time the event will be hosted outside of Scotland's Central Belt; recognises that t

Winners of the Scottish Charity Awards 2025

That this House congratulates all winners and finalists of the Scottish Charity Awards 2025, organised by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations to celebrate outstanding contributions to Scotland’s voluntary sector; notes that the 2025 shortlist included 41 individuals and organisations fr

90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

That this House congratulates His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama ahead of his 90th birthday on 6 July 2025; recognises this will mark the start of the Year of Compassion, celebrating the inspiring role that the Dalai Lama has played in the Tibetan people’s peaceful struggle for an end to the Tibet-Chi

Naloxone

That this House recognises the importance of naloxone as a lifesaving medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose; expresses alarm at the broad rise of deaths involving opioids in recent years; acknowledges that an addiction to drugs is not a lifestyle choice, nor a moral

Plant Health

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 559), dated 7 May 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 May, be annulled.

Biology and pregnancy

That this House reaffirms the undeniable scientific fact that only women can become pregnant.

Celebrating Highland Schools Wind Ensemble's tour to Augsburg

That this House congratulates the Highland Schools Wind Ensemble, comprising members of the Inverness Schools' Wind Band and East Highland Concert Band, on their forthcoming concert tour to Augsburg, Germany; recognises the talent, dedication and hard work of the young musicians and their instructor

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Silverburn Festival in Leven

That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers, performers, and attendees of the Silverburn Festival in Leven on the successful celebration of its 10th anniversary; notes that the festival, held in the grounds of Silverburn Park, welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend with a vibran

Celebrating Finlay Ross winning the Emerging Talent Award at the Royal Highland Show

That this House congratulates Finlay Ross of Kettle Produce in North East Fife on being named the winner of the 2024 Emerging Talent (Produce) Award, presented as part of the Marks & Spencer Select Farm Awards at the Royal Highland Show; notes that the award recognises individuals aged 35 and under

Funding for British Transport Police

That this House celebrates the vital role that British Transport Police (BTP) play in ensuring the security and efficiency of the transport network; recognises that BTP are a specialised force with skills unique to working on the transport network, for example, trained in rail safety, suicide preven

Forced adoption

That this house welcomes the unveiling of plaques on 10 May 2025 in St. Agnes and 23 May 2025 in Kendal commemorating unmarried mothers and the babies taken from them and recognises the suffering caused by forced adoption practices from the 1950s to the late 1980s; notes the unacceptable adoption an

Contribution of technical colleges

That this House recognises the immense contribution technical colleges make to the economy, the lives of young people and society more widely; notes that the range of courses and qualifications offered by these colleges enables their students to gain invaluable skills that will set them up for succe

International Commando Heritage Trust in Lochaber

That this House welcomes the plans unveiled by the newly-formed International Commando Heritage Trust, led by a team of former Commandos, for a £7.4 million International Commando Heritage Centre near the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge; notes the historic importance of Lochaber and, in particular

St Clare’s Primary School inspection report

That this House congratulates St Clare’s Primary School, Drumchapel in Glasgow West constituency on the positive inspection report they received from Education Scotland; commends the pupils at the school, who inspectors noted were welcoming, friendly, polite and proud of their school; recognises the

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

That this House congratulates Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust on being rated outstanding for leadership in its latest report from the Care Quality Commission; commends chief executive Louise Stead and her senior team for delivering clear strategic direction, compassionate leadership, and a strong

International Women in Engineering Day

That this House celebrates International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), held annually on 23 June, to raise the profile of women in engineering and inspire more young women and girls to consider careers in the sector; recognises that INWED, brought to life by the Women’s Engineering Society, celeb

CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles

That this House notes that some local authorities as part of their licensing requirements for taxis and private hire vehicles mandate the use of CCTV systems inside the vehicle; and believes that there should mandatory CCTV in all taxi and private hire vehicles by 2030 at the latest.

Taxi and private vehicle hire licensing

That this House believes that there are growing concerns about cross-border hiring of taxis and private hire vehicles, where drivers obtain licenses in areas with less stringent regulations and then operate in areas with higher standards or greater demand; further believes that this can lead to inco

9th anniversary of the EU referendum

That this House deplores that nine years on from the Brexit referendum, the greatest democratic mandate in the nation’s history, Brexit has still not been delivered for Northern Ireland and that instead the United Kingdom has been partitioned by a foreign EU customs and regulatory border in the Iris

International Yoga Day 2025

That this House recognises International Yoga Day on 21 June, a global celebration established by the United Nations in 2014 to raise awareness of the many benefits of practising yoga; acknowledges that yoga offers inclusive and accessible ways to improve both physical and mental wellbeing through m

Summer solstice at Glastonbury Tor

That this House acknowledges the annual observance of the Summer Solstice at Glastonbury Tor, a tradition embraced by the local community as a time for reflection, renewal and connection to the natural world; notes that the Tor, rising 518 feet above the Somerset Levels and topped by the remains of

Baby loss kits

That this House notes that over 500 miscarriages occur daily in the UK and that many women have to resort to using makeshift materials to collect baby loss remains; further notes the recommendations of the 2023 Pregnancy Loss Review that the NHS should develop and deliver a Compassionate Clinical Ca