Early Day Motions

Support for active travel

That this House congratulates the work being led by Active Travel England and specifically the Royal Wootton Bassett Environment Trust which is working to promote active travel in Wiltshire; acknowledges that investment in active travel routes is needed to stimulate local economies; and notes that l

NHS parking charges

That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patient

Wiltshire’s LINK schemes and volunteering

That this House recognises the invaluable work of Wiltshire’s LINK schemes, including Chippenham LINK, Corsham LINK, Calne and District LINK and Royal Wootton Bassett LINK, in providing transport for older and vulnerable residents to NHS appointments and social inclusion events; acknowledges the vit

Siemens Mobility in Chippenham

That this House congratulates Siemens Mobility on its £100 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering and research and development facility in Chippenham; recognises the company's long-standing presence in the town since 1897 and its com

Corsham Bowls Club centenary celebration

That this House congratulates Corsham Bowls Club on reaching its centenary year in 2025; acknowledges the club's significant contribution to the local community in Corsham over the past 100 years; notes the successful grand opening of their centenary season on 5 April 2025; recognises the generous s

Practical driving tests in the South West

That this House notes the significant delays in access to practical driving tests across the United Kingdom; recognises the particular impact this has on learners in rural areas where access to public transport is limited and the ability to drive is often essential for employment, education and cari

Scottish Men’s Team Curling World Championship gold

That this House congratulates Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, Hammy McMillan, Kyle Waddell and team coach Michael Goodfellow on winning gold at the BKT World Curling Championships for Scotland; notes that this is Team Mouat’s second world championship title, winning also in 2023; commends t

Rory McIlroy’s grand slam victory

That this House congratulates Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy on his historic victory at the 89th Masters Tournament at Augusta National, becoming only the sixth male golfer in history to complete the modern career Grand Slam; notes that McIlroy’s triumph, following a dramatic sudden-death playoff a

Bury Film Group

That this House congratulates the Bury Film Group for its outstanding contribution to community life in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas through the organisation of free public film screenings; recognises the positive impact of this initiative in bringing people together, reducing isolation, an

Knightswood Community Shop

That this House welcomes the opening of Knightswood Community Shop, which welcomed 99 members in its first two days; recognises that the shop, located at 160 Lincoln Avenue, was made possible thanks to the work of LINKES Glasgow in partnership with Good Food Scotland; notes that the shop is the late

Supreme Court ruling on legal definition of a woman

That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgement of 15 April 2025 that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex; and calls on all Government departments, arms length bodies and all operating in the public sphere to ensure their language, definitions, guidance and approach fully

Omagh Bomb Inquiry

That this House notes that the Omagh Bomb Inquiry will examine only alleged failings in respect of agencies in the United Kingdom; regrets that there is no parallel inquiry established by the Dublin Government to investigate failings within that state, having regard to the fact the bomb was construc

National League restructuring

That this House celebrates the decision of Torquay United FC, alongside all 72 National League clubs, to vote unanimously in favour of introducing a third promotion place from the National League into League Two; recognises that this change would bring the promotion structure in line with that betwe

Bicentenary of the Neilston Show

That this House congratulates the village of Neilston on the occasion of the 200th Neilston Show; notes that the Neilston Show is a landmark of the cultural and economic life, not just of the village but for the farming community across the West of Scotland and the residents of East Renfrewshire; ce

St George’s Day 2025

That this House joins the people of England in celebrating St. George's Day on 23 April 2025; understands the significance of England’s national day to many people throughout the world; acknowledges the important role that England and her people play in strengthening the bonds of solidarity across t

Glastry College success

That this House notes the success of Glastry College in winning the under-16 Ulster High Schools Rugby Shield; highlights the fantastic efforts of the Rugby Team and how all their hard word and dedication has paid off; underlines the ongoing support of the coaches and that this success would not hav

70th anniversary of First Comber Presbyterian Church Girls Brigade

That this House notes the 70th anniversary of First Comber Presbyterian Church Girls Brigade; highlights that this milestone was marked with a tea party, where memorabilia from over the years was on display and that it was attended by past and present members and officers; further notes that The Gir

20th anniversary of Fyne Futures

That this House congratulates Fyne Futures, a subsidiary company of Fyne Homes, on their 20th anniversary; acknowledges their dedication to the promotion of environmental sustainability on the Isle of Bute through their many projects including ReStyle, which transforms goods, destined for landfill i

Anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence

That this House honours the memory of Stephen Lawrence, who was tragically murdered in a racist attack at the age of 18 on 22 April 1993; remembers Stephen as a bright, ambitious young man with aspirations of becoming an architect; recognises the profound tragedy of his murder and the long and painf

The death of His Holiness Pope Francis

That this House notes with deep sadness the death of the Holy Father, His Holiness Pope Francis, on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025; gives thanks for his life of service to the Catholic Church, his loyalty to the teachings of Jesus Christ and compassion for those most in need right across the world; an

Food poverty

That this House recognises the vital work of Malmesbury and District Foodbank in supporting people in crisis by providing emergency food packs and helping them find further support from other agencies and charities; pays tribute to the leadership of Dick Gray, Operations Trustee, and Simon Kershaw,

Malmesbury Amatuer Boxing Club

That this House recognises Malmesbury Amatuer Boxing Club for its outstanding contribution to the community including providing fantastic coaching and community engagement; acknowledges the crucial work by its longstanding head coach, Mike Rees, who provides a safe space and opportunities for the yo

LED headlights

That this House notes with concern the growing number of reports and studies from organisations including the RAC indicating that excessive brightness and improper alignment of some LED headlights can cause discomfort, temporary blindness, and pose safety risks to other road users, including drivers

Sentencing Guidelines and pre-sentence reports

That this House recognises that everyone should be treated equally under the law; further recognises the vital role pre-sentence reports (PSRs) play in providing courts with the information they need to make informed sentencing decisions that keep our communities safe while aiming to rehabilitate of

Collapse of Rana Plaza, Bangladesh

That this House marks that on 24 April 2025 it is 12 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial accidents on record; is concer