Early Day Motions

NatWest Bank and LGBT+ policies

That this House notes that NatWest Bank includes a statement on its website saying We aim to continue to deliver a better LGBT+ colleague and customer experience; further notes that a customer who objected to the numerous pro LGBT+ materials displayed at one of its branches to bank online if he didn

Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

That this House commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916; notes that the first day of the Somme was the deadliest day in British military history, with 19,240 men killed; highlights that the Battle of the Somme was one of the most costly battles of the First World War,

Sarcoma Awareness Month 2025

That this House marks Sarcoma Awareness Month 2025, celebrated in July, which raises awareness about Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in soft bones and tissues; notes the theme of this year's awareness is early diagnosis and educating the public on the most common of symptoms and the lif

Durham Miners' Gala 2025

That this House celebrates the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala, to be held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, organised by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA); recognises the Gala, known as The Big Meeting, as the world’s greatest celebration of trade-unionism, working-class culture, and international solidarity

Methanol poisoning, UK traveller risk, awareness 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

Glaucoma Awareness Week

That this House acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide; notes that glaucoma often presents with no early symptoms and can go undiagnosed until significant vision loss has occurred; welcomes Glaucoma Week as an opportunity

Checks on movement of used agricultural and forestry machinery from GB to NI

That this House expresses deep concern at the implementation, from 23 June 2025, of EU regulations requiring used agricultural and forestry machinery moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to comply with burdensome plant health requirements, including mandatory cleaning, pre-notification via

Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk MBE

That this House congratulates South Queensferry resident Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk on her award of an MBE in the 2024 Birthday Honours; recognises her work for the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) as Chair of its Edinburgh branch; notes her Ukrainian heritage inspired her to join the g

50th anniversary of Bethany Free Presbyterian Church, Portadown

That this House congratulates Bethany Free Presbyterian Church in Portadown on reaching its 50th anniversary; acknowledges the faithful witness and spiritual leadership the Church has provided to the local community over five decades; pays tribute to the ministry of the late Rev. Kenneth Elliott, wh

Aberdeen International Airport, winner of Airport of the Year

That this House congratulates Aberdeen International Airport on being named Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards; understands that in order to receive the prestigious award from the Scottish Transport Awards, the airport demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, innovation, commun

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