Early Day Motions

65th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster

That this House acknowledges that Wednesday 18 September 2024 marked the 65th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who perished in a fire caused by faulty equipment in the mine; recognises that 41 women were widowed, 76 children lost their fathers and c

Durham Learning Alliance

This House congratulates the Durham Learning Alliance, a partnership between Durham University, Bishop Auckland College, Derwentside College, East Durham College and New College Durham, one which will drive economic growth in the North East and expand education opportunities; notes that in recent ye

One million visitors to ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre

That this House congratulates ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre on the occasion of its 15th anniversary and welcomes the milestone of attracting one million visitors to the site; recognises the Centre’s significant contribution to encouraging environmental education, engagin

10th anniversary of Homelands Trust Accommodation

That this House congratulates Lundin Links based Homelands Trust Accommodation on their 10th anniversary; celebrates that they have been providing wonderful holidays which cater for disability accessibility requirements for ten years; recognises Homelands winning the Best Accessible Holiday Home in

60 year contribution to the North Sea and a just transition for Scotland

That this House recognises 60 years of BP operations in the North Sea and its significant contribution to the economy of Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, supporting thousands of jobs and a world-leading energy industry; acknowledges the broader economic impact of Scotland’s offshore industri

50th anniversary of the election of Andrew Welsh

That this House notes that 10 October will be the 50th anniversary of the October 1974 General Election; further notes that this date will mark 50 years since the first election of Andrew Welsh to the House of Commons; also notes his many years of public service to the people of Angus in both the Ho

175th anniversary of St Mary Magdalene Church, Torquay

That this House honours the 175th anniversary of St Mary Magdalene Church in Torquay; recognises the church's long-standing service to the community as a place of worship, support, and outreach; commends its commitment to fostering faith, providing vital community services, and preserving its rich h

10th anniversary of Torbay Communities

That this House honours the 10th anniversary of Torbay Communities; recognises its vital role in empowering residents and supporting community-led projects across Torbay; commends its work in fostering partnerships, improving wellbeing, and promoting environmental sustainability; and congratulates a

60th anniversary of Cheadle Civic Society

That this House recognises the service to the people of Cheadle by Cheadle Civic Society, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year; thanks the organisation for all its work in protecting, securing and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Cheadle Village; and congratulat

Lancaster and Morecambe Cat Rescue

That this House congratulates Lancaster and Morecambe Cat Rescue on winning The Animal Award at BBC Radio Lancashire's Make a Difference Awards 2024; and thanks the group, whose motto is every cat’s life counts and which is run entirely by volunteers and helps cats that need care by looking after th

150 years of Lancaster Christ Church Primary School

That this House congratulates Lancaster Christ Church Primary School on celebrating 150 years educating the young people of Lancaster; notes that the school was founded in 1875 and the Christian principles on which it was founded are still important today as they enjoy close links with the parish of

Lancaster Islamic Community Hub fundraising achievements

That this House recognises the work of Lancaster Islamic Community Hub, a community-based organisation that is non-profit and registered as a charity organisation, committed to promoting the Islamic faith, unity, and community development; commends their fundraising work through a successful second

Scientific hearing on animal experiments

That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing har

Health Sciences University

That this House celebrates the establishment of the new Health Sciences University; recognises its ambition to equip health professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills and make sure the National Health Service that has been there since 1948 is there for the next century and beyond

Albion Motors First World War memorial rededication

That this House notes that the rededication of the Albion Motors War Memorial was held on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at Scotstoun Sports Campus; recognises that this Memorial honours the 47 former employees of the Scotstoun based company killed in the First World War, a number of third generation

Broughty Ferry and the Scotland Loves Local Awards 2024

That this House notes that Broughty Ferry has been shortlisted as Town of the Year at the Scotland Loves Local Awards; recognises all the hard work of Broughty Ferry’s residents and businesses towards gaining this nomination including the Broughty Ferry Traders' Association; and commends their commi

15th anniversary of the Include Me 2 Club

That this House congratulates the Include Me 2 Club on the occasion of their fifteenth anniversary; commends the Club on their work to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or abilities is treated fairly and given the chance to achieve their dreams; thanks the staff and volunteers of the club, pas

500 editions of the C&B News

That this House recognises the success of the C&B News in publishing its 500th edition since 1976 whilst serving the communities of Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton Mains, and Colinton in Edinburgh South West constituency; congratulates the volunteer-led community magazine team for their ser

Rural haemodialysis treatment

That this House notes with concern the lack of capacity for haemodialysis, particularly for paediatric patients, in rural communities; recognises that, as a result, patients are often forced to travel significant distances, sometimes up to two and a half hours three times per week to receive care; a

Preservation of Harland & Wolff

That this House expresses deep concern at the collapse of Harland & Wolff into administration, marking a pivotal moment in the decline of the legendary company known worldwide as the builder of RMS Titanic; condemns the Government's failure to act decisively to safeguard the company and its workers,

Fundraising efforts of Jessica and Matt Parsons

That this House recognises the fundraising efforts of Jessica and Matt Parsons, residents of Bath, who have raised over £3,000 in a single day during a 1,000-mile static bike ride organised by Matt and his colleagues at Avon Fire and Rescue in support of Cancer Research UK; notes that their ongoing

125th anniversary of Fife College

That this House recognises the 125th anniversary of Fife College, the first college to be set up in Fife following the opening of the Lauder Technical College in 1899 by local politician and businessman George Lauder with funding from his nephew, the famous industrialist, Andrew Carnegie; notes that

80th anniversary of One Parent Families Scotland

That this House recognises the 80th anniversary of One Parent Families Scotland; understands that One Parent Families Scotland is the country’s leading charity working with single parent families in Scotland; endorses the organisation’s aims of enabling single parent families to overcome barriers to

Northern Ireland growth deals

That this House notes that, while the Government has proceeded with the two city deals covering both Belfast and Londonderry, the other two deals for Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West remain paused; highlights the socioeconomic makeup of the populations in the two areas and the potential g

75th anniversary of the Cheltenham Literature Festival

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Cheltenham Literature Festival; recognises its role as a leading cultural event; and commends its schools programme, which engages 23,000 pupils annually in reading for pleasure, proven to be a key indicator of a child's future success.