Early Day Motions

Public Space Protection Order for Heathrow villages

That this House expresses its grave concern at the serious problems being experienced by residents in the Heathrow villages as a result of the anti-social behaviour of rogue drivers of private hire vehicles, including physical, verbal and racial abuse and defecating and littering, notes that the Lon

Value of grasslands

That this House acknowledges the value of nature-rich grasslands and the people who manage them, from meadows and pastures, to road verges and community grassland green spaces; and recognises that  a strategic approach by Government is needed to make the most of this multifunctional national asset i

Mary Anne Stewart, former chair of Kintyre Food Bank

That this House recognises the enormous contribution of Mary Anne Stewart to alleviating food poverty in Campbeltown and the surrounding area during her decade as Chair of the Kintyre Food Bank; thanks her for serving as Chairperson of the committee for the past ten years, years in which, unfortunat

Old Tom Morris statue in St Andrews

That this House celebrates the unveiling of the Old Tom Morris statue on Bow Butts at the Old Course in St Andrews; notes the importance of Morris' influence and legacy on golf, having worked as a greenkeeper, clubmaker, ballmaker, instructor and course designer, including having designed 76 courses

Bank of Scotland closures

That this House recognises the impending closure of the Bank of Scotland branch in Golspie in February 2025; further recognises the planned closure of the Bank of Scotland branch in Wick by June 2025; understands that these services are vital to rural communities in the Highlands; highlights the imp

Northern Ireland's first Tourism and Hospitality Week

That this House celebrates Northern Ireland's first ever Tourism and Hospitality Week, a joint initiative by all tourism and hospitality bodies to showcase the sector across Northern Ireland and the tremendous impact is has on the economy, celebrated from 26 September to 3 October; remembers the imp

50th anniversary of Ballynahinch Library

That this House celebrates 50 years of Ballynahinch Library; notes their coffee morning held on the 26th of September to celebrate the Library's birthday and support MacMillan Cancer Support; highlights that Ballynahinch Library first opened its doors on 5 March 1974 and was the first public library

School nurses

That this House recognises the tremendous work being done by public health school nurses; acknowledges they are the only health care professional who offer access to all school-aged children and young people in an evidenced-based programme of health promotion, prevention, protection and early interv

NHS Parliamentary Awards

That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise t

UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions

That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligatio

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