Early Day Motions

Recognition of Paralympian Phoebe Paterson Pine

That this House recognises the remarkable achievements of Phoebe Paterson Pine, an exceptional Paralympic archer who has represented Great Britain with distinction; celebrates her gold medal victory in the Women's Individual Compound Open event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, showcasing her incr

Responders to Storm Éowyn

That this House expresses its deep gratitude to all those who stepped up in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, demonstrating remarkable resilience, dedication, and community spirit; recognises the extraordinary efforts of Northern Ireland Electricity engineers, call handlers, and all utility workers who

Mental health in farming

That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-fiv

EWS1 forms and market disruption

That this House expresses deep concern over the systemic failures of the EWS1 assessment process, which have left thousands of leaseholders in financial limbo; notes reports that Adam Kiziak, owner of Tri Fire Ltd, has been sanctioned for failing to hold adequate professional indemnity insurance, ha

Injury on Duty Award Scheme

That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current

Proposals to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza

That this House rejects the proposals for Gaza by President Trump on 4 February 2025; deplores the inhumanity and illegality of any efforts to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza; affirms the provisions of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, that individual or mas

116th anniversary of the 1909 West Stanley Pit Disaster

That this House acknowledges that 16 February 2025 marks the 116th anniversary of the 1909 West Stanley Pit Disaster; remembers the 168 men and boys who died in the explosion and its aftermath and those who risked their lives to rescue survivors; notes that the disaster was the worst in the history

School absences

That this House notes with concern the impact of low school attendance on pupils' futures; acknowledges the significant effect of covid-19 on overall absence rates, which have increased by 57% since 2015; further notes with alarm that 26.5% of secondary school pupils in West Berkshire were persisten

Ambulances in Newbury

That this House notes with concern the lengthy wait times for ambulances in Newbury; further notes with alarm that only 18% of calls in Hungerford and Lambourn about life-threatening conditions are responded to within eight minutes when the response target time for such calls is seven minutes; recog

A&E waiting times in Berkshire

That this House notes with concern that in December 2024 2,655 people admitted to A&E in the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board were waiting over 12 hours; recognises the significant negative impact that long hospital wait times are having on people’s health; furthe

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