Early Day Motions

Carbon monoxide safety

That this House recognises the dozens of British lives lost to carbon monoxide poisoning each year; expresses concern at the underreporting of carbon monoxide incidents, due to low awareness, diagnosis and death classification; notes the additional risks of carbon monoxide poisoning to those travell

Solar panels at Deanland Wood Park

That this House expresses concern that around 100 households at Deanland Wood Park, many elderly, have been unable to use their solar panels for months due to compliance disputes and the liquidation of Park Home Energy; notes that residents who paid thousands for these systems now face rising energy

10th anniversary of the English Riviera Film Festival

That this House congratulates the English Riviera Film Festival on its 10th anniversary and celebrates the dedication, creativity, and hard work of all those involved in making the festival a continued success; recognises the efforts of festival director John Tomkins and the entire festival team, ju

Rowcroft Hospice

That this House acknowledges the exceptional work of Rowcroft Hospice, an independent charity based in Torquay, providing specialist palliative care services to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses across South Devon; commends their comprehensive support, including inpatient care,

Honouring the life of Ray Merlin Rutter

That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Ray Merlin Rutter, who has sadly passed away at the age of 77; recognises Merlin’s singular contribution to the Glastonbury community, where he was a beloved and well-known figure, often seen wearing his distinctive blue robes and wizard hat; acknowl

The Alban Bun

That this House celebrates that for nearly 700 years the Alban Bun has been part of the Easter tradition at St Albans Cathedral; recognises the Alban Bun’s status as the precursor to the famous Hot Cross Bun; notes that Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a monk at the abbey, is said to have developed the orig

Open University in Scotland Director Susan Stewart

That this House notes the upcoming departure of Susan Stewart as Director of The Open University in Scotland after nine years at the helm; believes that throughout her tenure Susan has made a substantial contribution not only to the university but the wider higher education sector; commends Susan’s

Rhys McClennaghan Dancing with the Stars champion

That this House notes the success of Rhys McClennaghan who was crowned 2025 Dancing with the Stars champion; congratulates this world class Olympic athlete on yet another victory; highlights the tremendous encouragement that Rhys gives to young people not simply in his hometown of Newtownards, but t

Chronic urinary tract infections and women's health

That this House recognises the urgent need for improved care and support for those suffering from chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), a debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life; notes with concern the lack of awareness, research, and effective treatment options availabl

Horseracing and rural communities

That this House recognises the importance of the horse racing industry to rural communities like Newbury; notes with concern the industry's recruitment challenges due to prohibitively high rural house prices; further recognises the need to extend high-speed broadband services to rural areas to suppo

SEND in schools

That this House recognises the need for further classroom provisions to be implemented for children with SEND; notes with concern that resources for pupils with SEND are very limited and that there is a need for extra school places for such pupils; congratulates Castle School in Newbury for the comm

Wokingham District Primary School Girls football team and the ESFA National Cup Final

That this House congratulates Wokingham District Primary School Girls Under 11s football team on reaching the National Final of the ESFA National Cup following their victory against Tonbridge and Malling; celebrates the role junior teams play in developing young talent for the future of association

Yamarashi Judo Club's medal-winning success

That this House congratulates Bonnybridge-based Yamarashi Judo Club on its outstanding start to 2025; commends club coach Jay Proctor for securing a bronze medal at the Grand Prix Nazionale del Veneto in Italy, contributing to his medal points ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games; recognises the suc

Reductions in welfare spending

That this House believes that the welfare system should be based on dignity and respect; further believes that years of damaging austerity inflicted upon public services and welfare provision by previous Conservative Governments has brought our communities to breaking point, with people in receipt o

Royal Television Society and withdrawal of award to journalists in Gaza

That this House expresses its strong concern at the decision by the Royal Television Society to scrap a special recognition award for journalists in Gaza; further expresses its support for the demand by nearly 400 people, including many prominent journalists, for full transparency about how the Soci

Balgove Larder wins Countryside Alliance Award 2025

That this House congratulates Balgove Larder on winning this year’s Countryside Alliance Award in the Butcher Category for Scotland; notes that Balgove Larder is a farm shop just outside St Andrews and is a hub for locally reared, grown, caught, handmade and prepared foods; and celebrates all the ha

Minister for Coastal Communities

That this House calls on the Government to appoint a Minister for Coastal Communities to help tackle the unique set of issues that coastal communities face; and urges the Government to implement the recommendations of The Future of Seaside Towns: Follow-up Report to allocate a Ministerial portfolio

Three promotion places from the National League

That this House recognises the importance of the pyramid system in English football; welcomes efforts to distribute revenue more fairly across the system, and acknowledges the vital role of the 72 National League clubs as the top tier of non-League football in England; applauds the National League’s

Wellbeing benefits of outdoor education to young people

That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor learning for children and young people; urges the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the value of those benefits; notes that more time learning outdoors provides an opportunity for children to learn skills and characteristics to

Fisher and Donaldson win Scotland's Best Flavoured Shortbread Award

That this House congratulates Fisher and Donaldson on winning Scotland’s Best Flavoured Shortbread and Best Stall at the Highland Shortbread Showdown 2025; recognises that Fisher and Donaldson have seven bakeries across Fife; notes that the bakery is family-run and that Chloe and Jade, who were at t

Peter Cura

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Peter Cura; acknowledges that he was a much loved, well-known figure in the local area and that he served on Cupar Community Council for 30 years; notes that Peter’s father had a chip shop in Cupar which Peter took over, as wel

Workplace disabilities and sickle cell disease

That this House regrets that despite being a serious lifelong condition, sickle cell disease is not consistently recognised in workplaces; notes that many employers still lack awareness of how the condition affects daily life, resulting in individuals living with sickle cell disease finding it diffi

Friends of Factory Row volunteers

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Friends of Factory Row since its founding in 1991 in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community; commends the tireless dedication of its volunteers, including Viv Westmoreland, Heather Reed, and Grace Hakeson, who together have

Future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund

That this House expresses deep concern over the future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF), which is set to expire on 31 March 2025; recognises the vital role the fund plays in providing essential mental health services to adopted children and those under special guardiansh

Keeping transport workers safe

That this House notes with concern the findings of the TSSA union’s latest report entitled Keep transport workers safe – no to abuse and harassment on the transport network; further notes that the report suggests violence and abuse directed at transport workers is endemic and that these workers regu