Early Day Motions

95th Anniversary of Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster

That this House congratulates the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster on their 95th Anniversary; acknowledges the positive contribution they have made to the rural fabric and society in Northern Ireland, educating and supporting young people from all walks of life over numerous generations; appreciates an

Furniture poverty in social housing

That this House recognises the problem of furniture poverty; notes that 6 million people in the UK are living without basic furniture; understands that the problem is particularly serious in the social rented sector with 2.3m social housing tenants lacking three or more essential items; acknowledges

Harrogate Theatre's 125th anniversary

That this House congratulates Harrogate Theatre on reaching its 125th anniversary this year; recognises the organisation’s work since it was founded in 1900, with programmes including live events such as theatre, comedy, music and dance, hosting touring productions, producing its own award winning p

Road safety in rural areas

That this House acknowledges the persistent road safety challenges in rural areas such as West Dorset, including large potholes, poor visibility, and narrow, winding roads shared by cars, lorries, buses, cyclists, and horse riders; calls on the Government to prioritise community-based road safety im

Israeli violence in the West Bank

That this House notes that the Israeli army is conducting a wide ranging military campaign in the West Bank causing injury and deaths in significant numbers, as well as oppression and humiliation of Palestinians; further notes the increase in the number of military checkpoints and lockdowns constrai

Make it Glasgow

That this House congratulates Make it Glasgow in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Lord Provost Special Recognition Award; recognises the hard work of Louise Nolan, Ruth Impey and Roisin Colyer working to bring ceramics manufacturing back to the North of Glasgow; commends their commitm

Possobilities

That this House congratulates Possobilities in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Team award; commends the continuous support and respite that the group offers to disabled and vulnerable people in the North of Glasgow; recognises how Possobilites continues to champion their members thro

Claypits Nature Reserve

That this House congratulates Claypits Nature Reserve in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Environmental Champion Award; commends the volunteers who have maintained the green space to protect and enhance the wildlife that lives here in Glasgow North; acknowledges the conservation of th

Lichfield Young Farmers' Club Christmas Tractor Run

That this House congratulates Lichfield Young Farmers' Club and their committee of Tom Harrison, Thomas Sabin, Jess Smith-Moon, Tabitha Heathcote, Alfie Lee and Matilda Gall for organising the 2024 Christmas Tractor Run, which brought extra seasonal cheer to the city and was well received by the com

Benefits of outdoor education to children’s wellbeing

That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor education to children’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing; calls on the Secretary of State for Education to undertake a review into these benefits within six months of the passing of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill; further urges t

Provision of residential outdoor education for children in kinship care

That this House recognises the unique challenges faced by children in kinship care and the vital role outdoor education plays in fostering self-esteem and developing essential life skills; calls on local authorities to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that children living in k

Countryside Alliance Awards finalists in North East Fife

That this House congratulates local businesses Balgove Larder and Bowhouse on being finalists in the Countryside Alliance Awards, also known as the Rural Oscars; understands that the awards celebrate British food and farming, enterprise and heritage through small hard-working local businesses; notes

CAMRA Pub of the Year award 2024 for The Bailey Head

That this House congratulates the staff of The Bailey Head pub in Oswestry on their outstanding achievement of winning the prestigious CAMRA 2024 Pub of the Year competition; recognises the challenges faced by pubs in recent years due to economic pressures and changing social habits; expresses hope

Fundraising efforts of Trinity School in Newbury

That this House recognises the efforts of the year nine students at Trinity School in Newbury for their fundraising and awareness-raising activities in support of Dingley’s Promise, a charity dedicated to supporting children with SEND; thanks these students for their dedication to enhancing educatio

Flood preparedness

That this House is deeply concerned by the recent flooding across the UK and the devastating impact this has had on communities, businesses and transport routes; recognises the particular tragedy of instances where members of the public have lost their lives as a result of flooding and severe weathe

South Queensferry

That this House congratulates South Queensferry on being selected as the most beautiful town in Scotland by travel experts from across the UK; notes that the town boasts breathtaking views, historic architecture, lovely shop fronts and plentiful green space; commends the local residents and business

Imprisonment of Alaa Abd El-Fattah (No. 2)

That this House expresses its concern at the continued imprisonment of British citizen Alaa Abd El-Fattah; notes that the Foreign Secretary is due to visit Egypt imminently; and urges the Foreign Secretary to insist that the Egyptian government release Mr El-Fattah and, as a minimum, allow him to vi

Cancer Connect Yeovil

That this House celebrates the work of Cancer Connect Yeovil; notes that the group is part of the non-medical support offered by the Cancer Support Team based at Yeovil District Hospital; also notes that the group is open to anyone at any stage of cancer treatment or recovery and aims to better supp

50 years of St Bride’s Primary School

That this House congratulates the pupils, staff and parents of St Bride’s Primary School in Govanhill on its 50th anniversary; recognises the commitment of staff, who go above and beyond each day to inspire children and give them the tools necessary to succeed; and celebrates the cultural diversity

Social housing in rural areas

That this House recognises the importance of providing high-quality social housing to all residents, particularly in rural areas such as West Dorset; calls on the Government to ensure better minimum energy performance certificate standards and build quality for both existing and new social housing d

Congratulations to Catch Fish and Chips, Giffnock

That this House believes that nothing is better than good fish and chips; notes that Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock have been recognised as one of the ten best fish and chip restaurants by the 2025 Fry Magazine awards; congratulates the owners and staff on this achievement; and looks forward to ma

Bradford UK City of Culture

That this House notes that January 2025 begins Bradford's year as UK City of Culture; recognises the many artistic and cultural events that take place to help promote each winner of the title since Londonderry became the first UK city to win the award in 2013; and expresses the hope that as the year

Sale of caged hens’ eggs

That this House recognises the United Kingdom’s long-standing leadership in animal welfare and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in farming; celebrates the dedication and innovation of British farmers in producing high-quality food while improving animal welfare standards; acknowle

Hospices and palliative care

That this House recognises the essential care provided by hospices and other palliative care providers, such as Weldmar Hospicecare and Julia’s House in Dorset, including end-of-life support and specialist care for seriously ill children; notes with concern that only 8% of Julia’s House’s income com

Support for SMEs in coastal and farming constituencies

That this House acknowledges the detrimental impact of National Insurance contribution rises and higher business rates on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in coastal and farming constituencies like West Dorset; notes that these sectors are essential for tourism and seasonal employme