Early Day Motions

55th anniversary of Drumchapel Credit Union

That this House congratulates Drumchapel Credit Union on reaching its 55th anniversary; notes that, having been formed in 1970, it is the first credit union in Scotland; recognises the credit union’s significant contribution to the local community in Drumchapel and Glasgow West constituency, and the

Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919

That this House notes the horrific events that took place on the 13 April 1919 where more than 1500 unarmed children, women, men and the elderly were brutally shot and murdered and more than 6,000 were injured without any warning or reason under the order of Brigadier General R.E.H. Dye; further not

Commemorating 200 years of the modern railway

That this House celebrates the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened on 27 September 1825, marking the beginning of the modern railway era; notes that this was a transformative innovation, born in Britain, which rapidly spread across the globe, connecting places, people, ideas a

Lancashire Police Museum

That this House congratulates Lancashire Police Museum on receiving a Judges' Commendation at this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards for contributing to the local economy and the quality of life in Lancashire; thanks the team of volunteers at the museum for their dedication to providing visitors with

Wellbeing of home educated children

That this House recognises that for many children and their families, personalised home education is the best choice, and therefore affirms the rights of parents to choose home education where it is in their child’s best interest; notes that, in and of itself, home education does not present a safeg

Barton Grange garden centre

That this House congratulates Barton Grange garden centre on being named Destination Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s 2024 Awards; recognises the prestige of this accolade, which reflects the hard work, dedication and passion of the entire team at Barton Grange; commends

Striking workers at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts sixth form

That this House stands in solidarity with staff at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), who are embarking on a two-week strike demanding union recognition; recognises the dedication and hard work of the teaching staff at LIPA Sixth Form and their vital role in providing high-quality e

Acts of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

That this House notes with sadness that 70 Christians have been found beheaded in church in the DRC; underlines that on 13 February 2025, suspected militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) based in the countries North East region, a group with ties to the Islamic State, approached homes in

Plant Health

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Official Controls (Plant Health) and Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 13), dated 7 January 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 January, be annulled.

Citizenship for refugees

That this House notes with concern the new Home Office guidance issued this month, which states that anyone who enters the UK irregularly will be refused naturalisation, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK; further notes that this policy could permanently bar many refugees from becoming

International Mother Language Day

That this House celebrates International Mother Language Day and observes the importance of promoting linguistic and cultural diversity; recognises the historical significance of International Mother Language Day, especially in Bangladesh, where the day is observed as a national holiday in remembran

UK-Ukraine voluntary aid groups

That this House expresses its deep gratitude to all those who volunteer across the United Kingdom to provide aid for Ukraine; commends the individuals, community groups, and businesses who have donated medical supplies, toiletries, and other essential goods and transported them to Ukraine; and recog

Cornwall Air Ambulance

That this House congratulates Cornwall Air Ambulance for its outstanding achievements in 2024, having successfully completed over 1,000 missions, including 445 trauma-related incidents, 327 medical emergencies, and 274 cardiac arrests; recognises the invaluable work of the charity's critical care te

St Charles Primary School receives the Leader in Me Lighthouse award

That this House congratulates St Charles Primary School on receiving the Leader in Me Lighthouse award; recognises that this is the first school in Glasgow and one of a handful in Scotland to win this prestigious national award; celebrates the hard work of the staff and pupils in successfully implem

Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings

That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a

Launch of RM Media

That this House welcomes the launch of RM Media by Horia Mosadiq and Nahid Baqi, two human rights activists and journalists, last week; notes that the media platform aims to reflect the realities of life in Afghanistan and provide a space for freedom of expression and human rights; recognises that t

Edinburgh Zoo's capybaras

That this House celebrates the recent addition of two seven-month-old capybaras, yet to be named, to Edinburgh Zoo; recognizes the work of Edinburgh Zoo towards conservation, education and the promotion of biodiversity; commends the outstanding conservation efforts of the Royal Zoological Society of

Inspection of Hyndland Secondary School

That this House notes that Hyndland Secondary School in the Glasgow West constituency has been rated as excellent in two categories in a recent inspection report by Education Scotland; further notes that the school received these grades in the areas of learning, teaching and assessment and in raisin

UAE imprisonment of Ryan Cornelius

That this House notes with concern that Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates, notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that he has been arbitrarily detained, and notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that Mr Cornelius should be immediatel

Prostate cancer screening and men's health support

That this House acknowledges the vital work of the South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group in raising awareness of prostate cancer and supporting those affected; recognises the urgent need for a National Prostate Cancer Screening Programme to improve early detection and save lives; calls fo

120 years of Boroughmuir High School

That this House congratulates Boroughmuir High School on its recent celebration to mark 120 years since the school's; recognises the longstanding success of the school and its alumni; and wishes it well for many more years to come.

Centenary of Murrayfield Stadium

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the opening of Murrayfield Stadium on 21st March 1925; notes that the first event held at Murrayfield was a Five Nations match between Scotland and England, which saw Scotland win the Calcutta Cup during their first Five Nations Grand Slam; further

40 years of service to the Boys' Brigade and Anchor Boys by Julie Cardwell

That this House congratulates Mrs Julie Cardwell on reaching the remarkable milestone of 40 years of dedicated service to the Boys’ Brigade and Anchor Boys at 5th Portadown Boys’ Brigade, Tartaraghan; recognises the profound impact she has had on generations of young boys, shaping lives through her

Contribution of tourism to Devon

That this House recognises the immense contribution of the tourism industry to the economy and culture of Devon, an area renowned for its stunning coastline, rich history, and vibrant attractions; celebrates the outstanding work of local businesses and visitor attractions, including Paignton Zoo, a

Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria

That this House is deeply concerned by systemic violations of freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria, including the use of blasphemy laws and marginalisation of minority faith communities in the north; calls on the Nigerian government to review and repeal blasphemy laws; and urges the Government t