Early Day Motions

Cupar Gold Medallists at International Cheer World Championships

That this House congratulates the Nicolson and Neville sisters from Cupar on winning gold at the International Cheer Union World Championships in Orlando, Florida; celebrates that the team have been crowned world champions and contributed to Scotland’s first-ever podium finish and gold medal; unders

Sir Bob Reid

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Sir Bob Reid; acknowledges that he held important positions in various companies, most notably at Shell and as CEO at British Rail in 1990, overseeing projects like the Channel Tunnel; notes that Sir Bob had strong leadership s

Eddie Kotlewski MBE

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Eddie Kotlewski MBE at the age of 71; acknowledges that Mr Kotlewski was the former lead firefighter at Auchtermuchty Fire Station and was awarded an MBE for a locally funded smoke alarm fire safety campaign which he launched t

Glasgow City FC qualification for the UEFA Champions League

That this House congratulates Glasgow City FC on its 2-0 victory over Hearts on 18 May, securing them a place in the UEFA Champions League; commends Kimberley Smit and Nicole Kozlova for their crucial goals in the match and praises the whole team for their efforts in guaranteeing this win; recognise

University of Strathclyde recognised as a University of Sanctuary

That this House congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being awarded University of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK, in recognition of its long-standing and wide-ranging commitment to supporting refugee and asylum seeker students, staff and academics; notes the university’s provision

Reform of NHS dentistry services

That this House notes with concern the findings of the Public Accounts Committee's report entitled Fixing NHS Dentistry, which highlights the failure of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England's 2024 dental recovery plan to improve access to NHS dental services; is alarmed that only

National Fish and Chip Day 2025

That this House celebrates National Fish and Chip Day 2025, which marks the 10th anniversary of the event; recognises the contribution of fish and chip businesses to the economy, hospitality sector and local communities; acknowledges increases to prices in the sector, including the cost of energy, r

Interception of small boats by France

That this House notes that 1,378 migrants attempted to cross the Channel on small boats on 31 May 2025, the highest daily tally so far this year; acknowledges that France only stopped 184 migrants that day despite agreeing in February 2025 to amend their laws to allow police to intercept boats in sh

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal

That this House congratulates Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers, Charlton Musgrove, on being awarded a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as part of the Farewell Flower Collective; celebrates the first-ever inclusion in the Show’s 113-year history of a display dedicated to funeral flower

Carers Week 2025

That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks

Radiologists and clinical oncologists

That this House recognises the vital role played by resident and consultant radiologists and clinical oncologists in diagnostic imaging and cancer care across our NHS; pays tribute to the work that these doctors do to treat a variety of conditions from cancer to strokes as well as the leading role t

Support for families affected by childhood cancer

That this House recognises the unimaginable pain experienced by families receiving a childhood cancer diagnosis; pays heartfelt tribute to David and Sara Watson, who, following the devastating loss of their much loved son Adam, have channelled their grief into tireless campaigning to support other f

Housing jobs in Northern Ireland

That this House notes the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) was established as the main provider of social housing over 50 years ago and since its establishment with thousands of employees, it has consistently had an under representation of Protestants, despite the issue being raised on nume

60th anniversary of the Heald Green Flower Club

That this House congratulates the Heald Green Flower Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; acknowledges the club’s remarkable contribution to community life in Heald Green through its monthly Flower Arranging For All gatherings at the Heald Green Village Hall; praises the club for providing

40th anniversary of Surrey Research Park

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Surrey Research Park, a pioneering community of innovation and technological advancement operated by the University of Surrey; recognises its ongoing role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry since it was established by the Unive

Direct flights to North Cyprus

That this House calls on the Government to allow direct flights from the United Kingdom to Ercan International Airport in Northern Cyprus; notes the ongoing hardship caused by current travel restrictions to over 300,000 Turkish Cypriots in the UK and thousands of British nationals in Northern Cyprus

Gold Eco Church Award for St Mary’s Church, Ewell

That this House congratulates St Mary’s Church in Ewell on being awarded the prestigious Gold Eco Church Award by A Rocha UK; recognises this as a landmark achievement reflecting the Church's deep and sustained commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability and care for creation; commends t

Rule of Law and democratic freedoms in Tanzania

That this House notes with deep concern the arrest, detention and charging of the leader of the main Tanzanian opposition party with highly questionable treason charges, which indicates a serious deterioration in the rule of law and the undermining of international standards for a fair trial in Tanz

Cookham Abbey Dig 2025

That this House celebrates the commencement of the 2025 excavation season at the site of the Anglo-Saxon monastery in Cookham, Berkshire, led by the University of Reading’s Department of Archaeology; notes the exceptional preservation and national significance of the site, which was first identified

Old Basing memory garden for bereaved parents

That this House recognises the trauma, distress and heartbreak caused by baby loss and notes that having spaces for peace and connection with others can be a pivotal part of processing; acknowledges the importance of the memory garden at Basing House in providing a dedicated place of calm to parents

Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League

That this House congratulates Sunderland Association Football Club on their promotion back to the Premier League following their victory at Wembley on Saturday 24 May 2025; commends the outstanding loyalty and enduring support of the fans throughout their time in League One, the Championship and now

Blackburn Rovers Women’s Team

This House condemns the decision made by the owners of Blackburn Rovers FC to remove the Blackburn Rovers Women's team from the Women's Championship; stands in solidarity with the club's players; considers this act to be unfair, short-sighted and an insult to players, fans and the women's game in ge

40th anniversary of the Scottish Refugee Council

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Refugee Council and commends its decades of vital work supporting people fleeing conflict and persecution; notes its beginnings in 1985 aiding refugees from Vietnam and its continued support for those displaced by crises in Bosnia, Iraq

Justice and redress in the case of Paul Westwood

That this House regrets that over 15 years have passed since Paul Westwood and his family, now resident in the United Kingdom, were forced to flee Zimbabwe, and that no justice has yet been secured in relation to the unlawful seizure of Mr Westwood’s car business by Temba Mliswa, then Member of Parl

Reform of monetary limits on charity lotteries

That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing some £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; ackn