Early Day Motions

Mothering Sunday for people who lost their sons during The Troubles

That this House notes Mothering Sunday; considers those mothers specifically who lost a child during the Troubles in Northern Ireland; highlights the mothers who bravely stood in the gap and defended their fathers, husbands, sons and brothers in the fields and homes of Ulster and that many women als

125th anniversary of the Irish Guards

That this House commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Irish Guards, a distinguished regiment of the Household Division, formed on 1 April 1900 at the order of Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria to recognise the bravery shown by the regiment during the Second Boer War; acknowledges their continued b

Trevor Magowan

That this House recognises the outstanding service of Trevor Magowan to Boys Brigade Northern Ireland; notes that he has been a member of Ballygrainey Presbyterian Boys Brigade Bangor NI for 64 years, 54 of them as an officer; further notes that he joined as a boy and progressed through the ranks to

Arbikie Distillery

That this House congratulates Arbikie Distillery for winning the World Single Estate Distillery of the Year and Scotland's Single Estate Distillery of the Year at the World Whiskies Awards; further congratulates them for winning the Best Scotch Rye Whisky Award; notes that the Arbikie Distillery has

Whitchurch banking hub

That this House welcomes the opening of a banking hub in the Shropshire market town of Whitchurch, providing vital in-person banking and cash services to its residents; notes that the constituency of North Shropshire has lost five high street bank branches since 2021; acknowledges the contribution o

Zoe Barclay

That this House congratulates Elgin apprentice horse groom Zoe Barclay on being named Equine Learner of the Year at the Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills hosted by Lantra Scotland; notes that Zoe is currently studying an SVQ in Equine through SRUC and works as an apprentice groom for Cask

Ailie MacLeod

That this House congratulates Ailie MacLeod, a 16-year-old student from Kingussie High School, on winning the NPA Skills for Work Learner of the Year award at the recent Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills; notes her exceptional leadership and organisational skills demonstrated during the S

Lorna Williamson

That this House congratulates Lorna Williamson, a business adviser from Moray, on receiving a Business Gateway Recognition Award for her exceptional support to local business owners; notes that Ms Williamson was selected from a competitive pool of nominees submitted by business owners who have direc

Lauren Bell

That this House congratulates Forres cyclist Lauren Bell on her outstanding achievements in track cycling; notes that in February 2025 Lauren secured a silver medal in the women's team sprint at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Belgium; further notes her remarkable performance at the Ll

Inverness Airport

That this House congratulates Inverness Airport on being named Best Airport in Europe in the under 2 million passengers category for the fifth consecutive year at the 2024 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards; notes that the airport also received the accolade for

Forres Rotary Citizen of the Year

That this House congratulates Bob James on being named Forres Rotary Citizen of the Year; notes his over 40 years of dedicated service to the community through involvement with the Round Table, James Milne Institute, Forres Heritage Trust, Forres Community Activities Association, and Rotary; acknowl

Dead Slow campaign

That this House commends the Dead Slow campaign to secure better equine road safety; notes that horse riders and carriage drivers are under increasing threat of injury and death whilst travelling along the highway; commends the British Horse Society (BHS) for their work with Road Safety Wales and th

Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake

That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announc

Wealth tax and social security reform

That this House opposes the approach of the UK Government to reforming disability benefits; believes that withdrawing or cutting social security support for those most in need will exacerbate poverty and increase pressure on other public services; recognises that there are more progressive and susta

Scams and fraud

That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; notes the speed at which new technologies continue to provide increasingly sophisticated tools to criminals to commit fraud, at the cost to thousands of individuals who often face li

10 Years of Big Hearts

That this House congratulates the Big Hearts Community Trust on its tenth anniversary; commends the Trust for the outstanding work they do supporting the local community in Gorgie and across Edinburgh promoting positive mental health, fostering meaningful social connections, and creating pathways fo

900th anniversary of Stirling

That this House notes the conclusion of a year of celebrations marking the 900th anniversary of Stirling being granted Royal Burgh status by King David I; recognises the breadth and diversity of events that have engaged communities across Stirling in celebrating its rich heritage, including the Walk

Chryston High School wind band

That this House congratulates Chryston High School wind band for winning a gold award at the Scottish Concert Band Festival final, which was held in Perth Concert Halls on 15 March; and recognises that their achievement is even more significant as this was the first time the band had competed in the

British Summer Time clock change

That this House notes the twice per year change when UK clocks and watches are altered by one hour, British Summer Time starting this year on 30 March and then changed back on 26 October; and calls for an informed debate on the advantages and disadvantages of deciding that there could be a five year

Human rights in Balochistan (No. 2)

That this House strongly condemns the severe human rights violations with ongoing reports of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests in Balochistan; is alarmed by the recent arrest of Dr Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, along wit

Beer festivals 2025

That this House gives special thanks to MaltingsFest in April 2025, supported by the Society of Independent Brewers, Warminster Maltings, and Newton Abbot Town Council; further gives thanks to other beer festivals across the country; supports businesses struggling with the hike in the cost-of-living

Radiotherapy (No. 2)

This House acknowledges the urgent need for a bold and comprehensive National Cancer Plan to reduce cancer waiting times from point of referral; recognises that radiotherapy is a lifesaving, highly advanced, and cost-effective treatment needed in half of all cancer cures and by one in four people in

Government review into Volumetric Concrete Mobile plants

That this House celebrates the Volumetric Concrete Mobile (VCM) sector employing 15,000 skilled workers in 155 constituencies, contributing £380m to the economy and £100m to the Exchequer; notes that from 1975 VCMs have run at weights above 32 tonnes to produce concrete with zero waste, servicing mu

100th anniversary of East Belfast District Scouts

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the East Belfast District Scouts; commends District Lead Volunteer Gareth McAuley and his team for a hugely successful celebratory centenary parade and service at Campbell College, Belfast on 23 March 2025; acknowledges the selfless dedication of scout

Support for the World Health Organization

That this House affirms its support for the World Health Organization (WHO); believes that President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the WHO via an executive order is irresponsible and dangerous; recognises that in an interconnected world, global health security and national health security are cl