Early Day Motions

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

Human rights in Burma/Myanmar

That this House expresses its grave concern about the continuing egregious human rights violations and desperate humanitarian crisis in Burma/Myanmar; notes with alarm that over 4 million people have been forcibly displaced; further notes with concern that more than 100,000 homes, along with hospita

Armed Forces Day in Newtownards 2025

That this House celebrates the success of Armed Forces Day in Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford last Saturday 21 June 2025, that took place from 10am-5pm in Ards Airfield; notes the day kicked off with an official armed forces parade, featuring bands, pipes and drums of the Royal Irish R

Prison education insourcing

That this House notes the worrying state of prison education, with 82 percent of prison and young offender institutions judged by Ofsted as requiring improvement or inadequate for overall effectiveness of education, skills and work provision; further notes that contracts for the new Prison Education

Recognition of Paul McVey's service to martial arts and charity

That this House congratulates Paul McVey, a former veteran and firefighter, 8th Dan Chief Instructor of the Zen-Bu Do International Martial Arts Academies, and martial arts instructor based in Kilmarnock, on receiving his second International Hall of Fame Award; notes that he has been nominated for

Bank charges for micro-charities

That this House is concerned by the introduction of bank charges on accounts held by charities and community organisations with annual incomes ranging from £1 to £250,000; notes that this change disproportionately affects micro-charities and grassroots groups, including those with incomes of only a

Press ownership by foreign states

That this House recognises that a free press is the cornerstone of our democracy; understands that holding power to account relies on journalistic independence and editorial freedom; notes with concern that foreign state ownership of national newspapers risks allowing foreign states to undermine the

Protected title for anaesthetists

That this House notes that the job title anaesthetist is not currently legally protected for use by doctors; further notes that two thirds of patients staying in hospital have contact with anaesthetists; believes that protecting the title would increase patient confidence in who they were being trea

Christian persecution in Taraba State, Nigeria

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including an attempted raid on Jen Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on 25 May 2025; further notes that while the attack was thwarted by the timely intervention of

Cancer Prevention Action Week on alcohol and cancer

That this House commemorates Cancer Prevention Action Week on alcohol and cancer organised by World Cancer Research Fund and supported by 25 organisations working to reduce alcohol harm and cancer incidence and improve public health; acknowledges that alcohol is a Group One carcinogen and a well-est

Impact of proposed immigration changes on migrants living in the UK

That this House is deeply concerned by proposals outlined in the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, to extend the qualifying period for settlement from five to ten years; notes that this change has created significant uncertainty and anxiety

Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children

That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose

Inverness ranked top Scottish city for outdoor enthusiasts

That this House congratulates the city of Inverness on being named the top city in Scotland for outdoor enthusiasts, according to a new study by train operator LNER; notes that the study ranked 71 towns and cities on family-friendliness, sustainability, culture, outdoor experiences and food, with In

Gurkha pensions

That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veterans who retired before 1 July 1997 remain trapped on inferior pensions under the outdated Gurkha Pen

Role of relationship education in preventing violence against women and girls

That this House recognises the critical role of comprehensive, age-appropriate relationship education in preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG); notes with concern that many young people are growing up in environments where harmful and misogynistic messages are prevalent both online and

Local authority funding

That this House is deeply concerned by the crisis in local government funding and the findings of the Thirty-First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024–25 on Local Government Financial Sustainability, published on 18 June 2025, and the estimate that local authority deficits wil