Early Day Motions

Hyndland Secondary School reading championship

That this House congratulates the two teams from Hyndland Secondary School that competed in the Scottish heats of the National Literacy Trust’s Reading Champions Quiz; notes that, out of twenty five competing teams, one Hyndland team secured second place and the other placed twelfth; celebrates this

Corpus Christi Primary School's Big Brew coffee afternoon

That this House commends Corpus Christi Primary School in Glasgow West for hosting a Big Brew coffee afternoon to raise money to support fairer trade and climate justice; congratulates the work of the P6 Fairtrade Committee for organising this event; further commends the pupils who worked hard on th

Boghall Butchers

That this House celebrates the achievement of Bathgate's Boghall Butchers whose kebab pie was crowned champion at the British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray; acknowledges the creativity and dedication of Christine and Paul Boyle in developing the award-winning pie, featuring a doner kebab filling; rec

Bridgend Pet Supplies

That this House celebrates the success of Bridgend Pet Supplies, a social enterprise initiated by Bridgend Primary School in collaboration with the Social Enterprise Academy; notes the project's origins in addressing the local community's need for accessible pet supplies; praises the innovative appr

Petty crime

That this House acknowledges the increasing concerns of constituents in Birmingham and the West Midlands regarding the rise in petty crime, which undermines community safety and confidence; recognises the impact of these offences on individuals, local businesses, and the overall quality of life; cal

Repair of Hammersmith Bridge

That this House calls upon the Government to urgently put in place the work necessary to repair Hammersmith Bridge to reopen the bridge for all users, including motor vehicle users, recognising the vital importance of Hammersmith Bridge as a key transport link in London; and believes that the reside

Second anniversary of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor

That this House celebrates the second anniversary of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor, a remarkable community organisation dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and resilience in the Maidenhead and Windsor areas; recognises the invaluable contributions of Eco Action Hub for Ma

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance 25th anniversary

That this House recognises the brilliant work of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance on its 25th anniversary of dedicated service; further recognises the extraordinary contribution of its pilots, volunteers, paramedics, and doctors in providing lifesaving pre-hospital critical care to people in need,

Expansion of Willowbrook Foods in Killinchy

That this House notes the wonderful expansion of Willowbrook Foods, who have announced major investment into new bulk storage facilities for its rapeseed oil, which will support the companies plans for creating new jobs in the local area as well as enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability

Linfield FC and the Irish Premier League

That this House notes the fantastic achievement for Linfield FC to win the Irish Premiership Title with six matches remaining; highlights that Linfield secured their 57th Gibson Cup on Tuesday after nearest challengers Glentoran were held to a 2-2 draw by Larne; underlines that Linfield have not won

Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK

That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and

Changes to Great Western Railway ticket offices and stations

That this House is alarmed that First Group rail operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has proposed a number of changes to its stations and ticket offices which include reducing ticket office windows and opening hours; is shocked that it should propose these changes despite the unprecedented and over

Funding for schools in South Cambridgeshire

That this House notes with concern that fairer funding is needed for schools in South Cambridgeshire constituency, which have consistently received less schools block funding than the Cambridge region and the rest of England; further notes that there is a difference of over £400 per pupil in schools

Lagan Valley’s Special Olympics gold medallists

That this House sends its biggest congratulations to Caolán McConville and Lucy Best from Lagan Valley on their brilliant achievements at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 in Italy; celebrates Caolán winning gold in the giant slalom and Lucy winning gold in the novice division, whic

Rory McIlroy's victory at the 2025 Players Championship

That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on his outstanding victory at the 2025 Players Championship, marking his second triumph at this prestigious event; recognises his extraordinary talent, skill and unwavering dedication to the sport of golf, showcased by his exceptional performance in overcom

Scottish Tourism Month 2025

That this House recognises that March is Scottish Tourism Month; notes the importance of the tourism industry in the Highlands, welcoming over two million visitors every year; highlights the significance of the tourism and hospitality sector to the economy and culture of the Far North, bringing in £

Service of Rob Nixon as Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police

That this House applauds Rob Nixon for his 32 years of service in Leicestershire Police as he announces his retirement; notes that for the last three years Rob has served as Leicestershire Polices’ Chief Constable; commends his tireless commitment to reforming the criminal justice system to best sup

Congratulating Alan Hansen on receiving an MBE

That this House congratulates Scottish football legend Alan Hansen on being awarded an MBE for his outstanding services to football and broadcasting; recognises that Hansen, born in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, began his career with Partick Thistle before becoming one of Scotland’s greatest footballin

Support for young disabled people after education

That this House acknowledges the findings in the National Star and the Together Trust’s report entitled What Comes After Education; recognises the report’s key findings, including that young people do not feel listened to, feel worried about leaving education, need access to meaningful activities, w

Fifth Anniversary of Eco Action Maidenhead and Windsor

That this House celebrates the fifth anniversary of Eco Action Maidenhead and Windsor, a remarkable community organisation dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and resilience in the Maidenhead and Windsor areas; recognises the invaluable contributions of Eco Action Maidenhead and Wind

Arbroath's award-winning black pudding

That this House congratulates DH Robertson in Arbroath on winning this year's UK's Champion of Champions for black pudding; notes that DH Robertson is a family business and has used Scottish ingredients to create their award-winning black pudding; and celebrates all the hard work of the team at DH R

Grace Collective production of Oor Hoose O'er There

That this House congratulates Kirkintilloch based Grace Collective on their performance of Oor Hoose O’er There in Hillhead Community Centre on Friday 14 March 2025; and notes that this was the culmination of a project which started with a group of people sharing lived experiences as a therapy devel

International Space Station

That this House congratulates John McFall of North East Hampshire constituency for becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared to fly to the International Space Station; notes that the UK and Europe are leading the way in their commitment to open opportunities for all; celebra

Bank closures

That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularl

Newcastle United FC's footballing achievement

That this House recognises Newcastle United Football Club’s achievement in winning their first domestic trophy in 70 years; commends the performance of the players, the contribution of manager Eddie Howe and his team, the passion and patience of the fans; and notes the lasting positive impact winnin