Early Day Motions

Residential estate management companies

That this House notes with concern the rising service costs that many freeholders are currently facing from residential estate management companies; recognises that many people are experiencing significant financial strain due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, which is exacerbated by forecasted

Terence McCourt MBE

That this House congratulates Terence McCourt on being awarded an MBE for services to veterans in Scotland as part of the King’s Birthday Honours this year; thanks Mr McCourt, a former Parachute Regiment veteran and British Army Recruiting Sergeant, for his service to the country; recognises the imp

Include Me 2 family festival

That this House commends the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers at the Include Me 2 Club in organising their free family festival in Cowan Park, Barrhead on 21 June 2025; further commends the Include Me 2 Club for the excellent work that they do throughout the community in ensuring

Monteiths and the Southside Bar at the Food Awards Scotland 2025

That this House congratulates Monteiths in Clarkston, and the Southside Bar in Giffnock on becoming finalists in the 11th Food Awards Scotland 2025 for Bar and Grill of the Year; notes the significance of this achievement, with two venues in East Renfrewshire constituency selected out of all the bar

UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospect

Street Croft Farm awards

That this House congratulates Street Croft Farm of North East Hampshire on being named the winner of the Country Alliance Awards Local Food and Drink category for the South East of England; notes that Street Croft Farm is a regenerative traditional farm and farm shop, café and market garden, with sh

Tewkesbury's links to the transatlantic slave trade

That this House acknowledges Tewkesbury’s connection to the transatlantic slave trade through historical political figures, including Sir William Codrington (1719–1792) and his nephew Christopher Bethell-Codrington (1764–1843), both Members of Parliament for Tewkesbury and owners of sugar plantation

Fracking moratorium and onshore fossil fuel exploration

That this House welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to the fracking moratorium, but expresses concern that current legislation defines hydraulic fracturing only by high fluid volume thresholds, excluding lower-volume techniques such as proppant squeeze which have previously caused seismic

Democracy in Hong Kong

That this House believes this country has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s interference in Hong Kong’s democracy, including through the 2020 National Security Law; further condemns the CCP’s efforts to intimidate Hong Kongers living abroad

Methanol poisoning, UK traveller safety and education in schools

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, L

Scottish Government restrictions on NHS medical aid to Ukraine

That this House notes with concern that the Scottish Government placed restrictions on a donation of £800,000 worth of surplus NHS medical equipment to Ukraine, stipulating that it be used for civilian purposes only; further notes that this equipment, including ventilators, beds and oxygen concentra

Mandatory data collection of child sexual offenders

That this House notes with deep concern the continued failures in data collection related to child sexual abuse, particularly in cases involving group-based exploitation; recognises that accurate and consistent demographic data is essential for identifying patterns, developing prevention strategies

John Picken's whisky label artwork

That this House congratulates 91-year-old John Picken, a resident at Leven Beach Care Home in North East Fife, on winning a national competition to design a limited-edition whisky bottle label to mark Father’s Day; notes that the competition was organised by care home provider Meallmore Ltd, with en

50th anniversary of Summerston

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Summerston community in Glasgow; notes that the first residents moved into the area in late 1974, laying the foundations for what has become a vibrant and resilient neighbourhood; recognises the strong sense of community that has developed over

Christian persecution in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread Jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including intelligence from 26 May 2025 of a Fulani militia meeting at Agyaragu settlement in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State; further notes that the intelligence reported plans to

Harmful chemicals in period products

That this House notes that recent testing by PAN UK and the Women’s Environmental Network found glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, in period projects; further notes that tests on period products over the last 20 years have also found them to include a range of potentially harmful chemicals, heavy me

Proposed closure of Drumchapel Post Office

That this House notes with concern the proposed closure of Drumchapel Post Office in the Glasgow West constituency; understands that Postmaster Christopher Allan, who took over the Hecla Avenue Post Office branch in Drumchapel shopping centre six years ago, has been given notice of plans to relocate

Closure of the Renfrew Ferry

That this House notes that the historic Renfrew Ferry has ceased making crossings of the River Clyde between Renfrew and Yoker; further notes that a ferry made this journey for over two hundred years with the current service being in operation for over one hundred years; expresses thanks to the staf

Scottish bathing water quality

That this House celebrates the record number of designated bathing waters in Scotland now rated Excellent for water quality; welcomes the start of the 2025 bathing water season; commends the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for its science-led approach to monitoring and regulation; notes the 1

Military escalation between Israel and Iran

That this House expresses immense concern at the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, which has already claimed hundreds of civilian lives and risks igniting a full-scale regional war; notes that both the Israeli Government and Iranian regime have long records of repressing dis

Farmers, growers and the supermarket supply chain

That this House recognises that farmers and growers, in the UK and overseas, require fair dealing in the grocery supply chain in order to survive and thrive; welcomes the 2008 Competition Commission Inquiry which found that larger retailers and supermarkets often abused their power by transferring e

Christian persecution in Borno State, Nigeria

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread Jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including a violent assault on an army base in New Marte, Borno State, by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province militants on 27 May 2025; further notes that while the attack was re

100th anniversary of Garvagh Pipe Band

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the founding of Garvagh Pipe Band, based in the small village of Garvagh, Co. Londonderry; further notes that the band has maintained the strong tradition of piping in Northern Ireland that has existed for generations; acknowledges that the band is curr

Cockermouth flooding

That this House notes in July 2022 Samiul Ahmed of Tower Hamlets purchased The Grade II listed Old Courthouse, Cockermouth, a building with an annual income of £38,000, believed to be worth £250,000, for the reduced price of £51,000, due to riverbank erosion and the need for major structural repairs

Bath Rugby

That this House congratulates Bath Rugby on a spectacular season, winning the 2024-25 Gallagher Premiership for the first time in 29 years, and their victory over the Leicester Tigers; celebrates that Bath also became the first English team since 2001 to seal a treble, after winning the Premiership