Early Day Motions

National Lottery Community Fund and Bothwell Futures

That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to fund a 12 month pilot for an Active Listening and Signposting service; recognises that this will support the mental health and wellbeing for the most

Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse

That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Sarah Hall, the Business Director of Hillhouse, a local charity and social enterprise based in Kilmarnock, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Sarah's dedication and commitment to Hillhouse, which spans over 50 years, during which she serve

Father Martin Chambers

That this House expresses its profound sadness at the sudden passing of Father Martin Chambers, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Galloway and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Dunkeld, who tragically passed away on 10 April 2024; notes with deep sorrow the loss felt by the people of Galloway Diocese

Harry McWhinnie and the Dwarf Sports Association UK

That this House congratulates eight-year-old Harry McWhinnie from Prestonpans in East Lothian on raising almost £800 for Dwarf Sports Association UK by swimming 62 lengths in an hour; understands that Harry is a member of Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club, and successfully doubled the number of leng

The Broc Bar

That this House congratulates The Broc Bar, situated in The Bonnie Badger in Gullane, East Lothian, on being named the best bar in East Lothian at the National Pub and Bar Awards for the third consecutive year; understands that the business was recognised by judges for demonstrating excellence acros

RBS branch closures

That this House recognises the importance of maintaining bank branch services; regrets the latest closures announced by the Natwest banking group, which operates Royal Bank of Scotland, and the decision to close 18 of its 86 RBS branches across Scotland, with three branches in Edinburgh set to close

New Practice turns five years old

That this House recognises the fifth anniversary of New Practice, an award-winning women and LGBTQ+-led architectural practice based between Glasgow and London, on 9 May 2024; notes that in these five years, New Practice has played a vital role in improving the lived environment of both cities and m

50th anniversary of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

That this House proudly commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland; commends its steadfast commitment to cherishing history, tradition and the preservation of culture over the last half century; recognises the profound impact of the Junior Lodge on the lives of cou

Portadown Defenders Flute Band 50-year association with LOL 339 and RBP 141

That this House extends sincere congratulations to the Portadown Defenders Flute Band on its 50-year connection with LOL 339 and RBP 141; recognises the vital role of marching bands in cultural expression within Northern Ireland; applauds the unwavering dedication of the band's members throughout it

90th anniversary of Corcrain Royal Black Preceptory 141

That this House extends heartfelt congratulations to the Corcrain Royal Black Preceptory 141 as it commemorates its 90th anniversary year; acknowledges its enduring 50-year collaboration with the Portadown Defenders Flute Band; recognises the constructive influence the institution has had within the

130th anniversary of Corcrain Purple Rocket LOL 339

That this House commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Corcrain Purple Rocket LOL 339 and its 50 year association with the Portadown Defenders Flute Band; commends LOL 339 for its steadfast commitment to preserving history, tradition, and cultural heritage in Portadown and the surrounding area; a

War in Sudan

That this House mourns the first anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan, which began on 15 April 2023; regrets the tragic conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian and refugee crisis across the country and its neighbours, with more than 8.5 million residents of Sudan displaced du

Derek Underwood MBE

That this House acknowledges the sad passing of Kent and England cricketer Derek Underwood MBE, who represented England from 1966 until 1982; notes that he claimed 297 wickets over 86 Test match appearances at an average of 25.83, making him the sixth leading wicket taker to represent England and th

The Malletsheugh and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024

That this House congratulates the Malletsheugh restaurant, based in Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire, on being crowned New Restaurant of the Year at the 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that the restaurant was first opened in August 2023 by the Birk family after an extensive and stylish redes

Extended and virtual reality in education

That this House welcomes the University of Glasgow’s white paper entitled XRed: Preparing for Immersive Education; notes the value that extended reality and virtual reality technology can and will bring to the future of education; realises that such technology can transform learner experiences, driv

The cost of private rent in England and rent controls

That this House notes the huge cost of private rents in England and increase in private rents since private tenancies were deregulated and section 21 no-fault evictions were introduced under the Housing Act 1988; recognises the challenges with accurately estimating average private rents but further

Re-opening of the Conwy Valley Line

That this House congratulates Network Rail for the swift re-opening of the Conwy Valley Line on 13 April 2024; notes that the line was closed in the afternoon of 9 April 2024 when river flooding washed away ballast that supports the track near Dolgarrog station; further notes the hard work of the Ne

Clwb Rygbi Llanymddyfri, Welsh Premiership Cup Winners

That this House congratulates Llandovery Rugby Club on winning the Welsh Premiership Cup at the National Stadium in Cardiff; pays tribute to both Llandovery and Merthyr Rugby Clubs for a well contested final and a fantastic game of rugby resulting in a 20-18 victory for the Drovers; applauds the ded

Craigavon Baptist Church - 50th Anniversary

That this House joins with the congregation of Craigavon Baptist Church, in celebrating 50 years of Christian witness in Craigavon and the surrounding area; recognises the positive impact of the Church in the community; and wishes the congregation well as they embark upon the next 50 years of their

National Lottery funding for North Edinburgh Arts

That this House congratulates North Edinburgh Arts on receiving a grant of £148,821 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to further its Green Projects work; notes this will include a community garden, volunteering opportunities and development of a new community shed as part of t

Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works

That this House welcomes the reopening of Provand's Lordship, the oldest intact building in the city of Glasgow; notes that the building is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city, built in 1471 as part of the St Nicholas Hospital estate by Andrew de Durisdeer, Bishop of Glasgow; r

30th anniversary of the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre

That this House congratulates the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre in Govanhill, Glasgow, on the 30th anniversary of its opening; notes that the Well was established in March 1994 by the Church of Scotland in order to provide support to the BAME communities of South East Glasgow; recognises that

East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year

That this House congratulates the young musicians who picked up awards at the East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2024 held at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington; praises flautist Leila Maycock from Knox Academy on winning the competition, who will travel to the Royal Conservatoire of

50th anniversary of Irish League title win by Coleraine FC

That this House notes that 16 April 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the occasion when Coleraine FC won the Irish League title; congratulates the club on its preparations for significant further development both on and off the field; and further notes that the greatest achievement thus far in the

East Lothian Roots and Fruits and National Lottery funding

That this House congratulates East Lothian Roots and Fruits on receiving a grant for £8,873 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run lunch and gardening groups, coffee mornings, activities, and to provide access to free food to reduce social is