Early Day Motions

The Courier Food and Drink Awards shortlist

That this House congratulates nine North East Fife businesses and chefs on being shortlisted for The Courier Food and Drink Awards in partnership with Barnetts Dundee; recognises The Boudingait in Cupar being nominated for Bar of the Year, Futtle in Anstruther and The St Andrews Brewing Company for

US proposals for Gaza

That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirati

Waitangi Day 2025

That this House joins the people of New Zealand in celebrating Waitangi Day, their National Day, on 6 February 2025, commemorating the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, that established a partnership between equals for both the Maori people and representatives of the British Crown;

Children's Mental Health Week

That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14; further notes that this year's theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,

Pathway Project 32 year anniversary

That this House congratulates Pathway Project for 32 years of vital work supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Staffordshire; recognises that, in that period, Pathway Project has helped more than 25,000 people, and in the past year alone provided almost 6,000 hours of support and rece

Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund

That this House commends the invaluable work of the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund, a Community Interest Company based in Gravesham, focused on providing direct access to mental health counselling for young people locally; notes that the Memorial Fund was set up by Kerry Holmes and her husband, Peter

Safety regulations for large-scale battery storage facilities

That this House notes the increasing reliance on battery storage facilities, particularly lithium-ion technologies, to support renewable energy projects and grid stability; acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and emergency services in Ely and East Cambridgeshire regarding the safety implic

Wheelchair services provided by AJM Healthcare

That this House notes with deep concern the poor performance of AJM Healthcare, the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services, as set out in news reports and experienced by an increasing number of constituents; expresses its disappointment that responses to enquiries to that organisation are not f

Unleashed Theatre Company and the King's Award for Voluntary Service

That this House congratulates Unleashed Theatre Company on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour available to a voluntary organisation; recognises the outstanding work of Unleashed Theatre Company in supporting communities in one of the most deprived areas of Torba

Marking World Cancer Day 2025

That this House marks World Cancer Day on 4 February 2025 and acknowledges the profound impact cancer has on individuals, families, and friends across the UK; recognises the courage and resilience of those living with cancer and the immeasurable support provided by loved ones; further recognises tho

Persimmon Homes' support for Dennyloanhead Community Hall

That this House acknowledges the generous support of Persimmon Homes East Scotland for Dennyloanhead Community Hall in Falkirk; welcomes the £1,000 donation provided through Persimmon’s Community Champions programme, which supports charities and local organisations in the communities where the compa

Callum Maclean, the Falkirk Knight

That this House commends Callum Maclean, the Falkirk Knight, for his community spirit during Storm Eowyn; recognises his efforts in donning full medieval armour to assist pedestrians in extreme weather, bringing support and light relief to Falkirk residents; welcomes his GoFundMe campaign to repair

Electric vehicle charging costs

That this House notes the growing number of electric vehicles on UK roads; is concerned that the current charging infrastructure is inadequate; recognises that helping people transition to owning an electric vehicle supports our Net Zero ambitions; further notes that making charging facilities avail

Sally Chambers

That this House congratulates Sally Chambers, the dedicated lead adopter at Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow, for her outstanding contributions to improving the environment around Linlithgow Railway Station; celebrates Sally's recognition in the annual ScotRail Community Awards for her dedication to both

Contribution of the Linlithgow Munitionettes to the war effort

That this House recognises the contributions of the women, known as the Linlithgow Munitionettes, who worked at Nobel’s Regent Works factory producing over 11 million incendiary bombs and other munitions for the war effort in both World Wars; acknowledges the courage and resilience of these women, w

S.M.I.L.E. counselling's contribution to mental health support for young people

That this House recognises the exceptional work of Supporting, Motivating, Inspiring, Leading to self-determination, and Empowering (S.M.I.L.E.) young people by S.M.I.L.E. since 2015; praises S.M.I.L.E.’s mission of ensuring that every individual has access to the mental health support they need, re

Police funding settlement in rural areas

That this House notes with concern the ongoing funding disparities affecting rural police forces, particularly in areas such as West Dorset; recognises that rural forces face unique challenges, including vast geographical areas to cover with fewer officers, as well as significant seasonal population

Hospital maintenance

That this House notes the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country; notes that the NHS maintenance backlog has reached £13.8bn; further notes that decaying and inadequate facilities threaten the safety of patients and staff; believes it is an outrage that overcrowded hospitals m

Healthcare in Winchester

That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing crisis in healthcare provision in Winchester, including the two declarations of critical incidents at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester this winter; notes with alarm that a primary cause of hospital overcrowding is the lack of socia

Drug-resistant superbugs

That this House recognises the urgent and growing challenge posed by drug-resistant superbugs emerging from the conflict in Ukraine and elsewhere, which have significantly impacted patient treatment and healthcare systems across Europe; acknowledges the severity of injuries sustained in the war and

National Apprenticeships Week 2025

That this House welcomes National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th to the 14th February 2025; celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on the British economy; further welcomes any events in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2025; and encourages more businesses to consider the b

LGBT+ History Month 2025

That this House celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2025; recognises that this year's theme is activism and social change, highlighting the contributions of LGBT+ people who helped advance society for all; notes that LGBT+ History Month can facilitate c

Frankie Ralph 100 mile run for Alzheimer's research

That this House congratulates Frankie Ralph, of Lossiemouth, for his extraordinary achievement of completing a 100-mile run in a single day on January 2nd 2025; recognises that he did so in order to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research in support of his close friend who is battling the disease; ackn

Northern Ireland Protocol

That this House acknowledges the ongoing harm caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol to Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom and its economic and trade stability; recognises the disruption caused by the Irish Sea border, which imposes unnecessary regulatory and customs barriers betwee

Renaming Heathrow Airport after Queen Elizabeth II

That this House remembers with gratitude the 70 years of service Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth; gives thanks for her commitment and dedication over seven decades; acknowledges that Tuesday 21 April 2026 will be the 100th anniversary of Her late M