Early Day Motions

Horticap's 40th anniversary

That this House congratulates Horticap, a Harrogate-based charity, on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the charity’s outstanding work since its founding in 1984, providing adults with learning disabilities training in horticulture, allied crafts, and rural skills; commends the dedication of

Football ticket prices

That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both p

Pharmacies in West Berkshire

That this House is deeply concerned about the critical shortage of pharmacies in West Berkshire, where there is only one pharmacy for every 7,200 residents, compared to the national average of one per 4,600; recognises the essential role of pharmacies in providing healthcare services, easing pressur

Mark Sommerville Foundation

That this House recognises the work of the Mark Sommerville Foundation in fundraising for patients of motor neurone disease and their families; notes that the Foundation was formed by the family and friends of Mark Sommerville following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 2023; acknowledges

University of Dundee, Scottish University of the Year

That this House congratulates all at the University of Dundee on their top ranking as Scottish University of the Year in the 2025 edition of the Daily Mail University Guide; notes that the University also placed tenth in the overall UK league table; recognises that the Daily Mail University Guide ex

Gibraltar National Day

That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2024, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent. of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and uni

Armed Services Advice Project funding

That the House notes with concern the reported decision by the Royal British Legion to cease funding to the Armed Services Advice Project, which will see the service close; understands that the Project was established in 2010 as a partnership between Poppyscotland and Citizens Advice Services Scotla

People's Postcode Lottery winners in Coatbridge

That this House congratulates residents of Millionaire Street, ML5 3PL in Coatbridge on sharing a £1 million win in the People’s Postcode Lottery; recognises that the People’s Postcode Lottery is a strong supporter of local causes and charities, with a third of each ticket’s price going to local org

Review of Northern Ireland's relative need

That this House recognises the importance of fiscal discipline in managing public sector debt; notes, however, that currently the fiscal floor for Northern Ireland does not adequately reflect the region’s relative need; and therefore calls on the Government to conduct a comprehensive review of relat

Anniversary of the Featherstone Massacre

That this House remembers the massacre that took place in Featherstone in West Yorkshire on 7 September 1893 at the hands of the British army; commemorates the six people injured and two killed, named James Gibb, 22, and James Duggan, 25, after the army fired shots into a crowd of miners and their f

Recognising Robert Smith’s contribution to LINKES

That this House notes the retirement of Robert Smith from the board of the community organisation, LINKES; understands that Robert has been the longest standing founder member of LINKES, dedicating more than three decades of his life to the community; celebrates Robert’s dedication and commitment to

Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games

That this House notes the outstanding achievements of the 34 Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games; celebrates the 13 medals won by Scottish athletes including gold medallists Scott Brash, Duncan Scott and Sholto Carnegie, silver medallists Jack Carlin, Neah Evans and Josh Kerr and bronze med

Conduct of Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE

That this House notes that award-winning railway engineer, Gareth Dennis, was sacked from his role at SYSTRA UK following an intervention by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, then Network Rail Chair and now Minister for Rail, over comments Mr Dennis made about overcrowding at Euston Station; further

Period product scheme for schools and colleges (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and pupils and students who menstruate, or may later start menstruatin

Home-to-school transport

That this House expresses concern and regret that ever more extreme cuts to local government are causing local authorities to cut post-16 home-to-school transport for those in receipt of an EHCP who require it; calls upon the Government to make post-16 home-to-school transport a statutory service fo

Asda equal pay

That this House condemns pay discrimination in all its forms; expresses its full solidarity with the over 50,000 current and former Asda retail workers who have lodged an equal pay claim against the firm; further condemns pay discrimination at Asda which has seen women workers on the shop floor earn

Human rights in Palestine

That this House notes that, according to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood; further notes that the Right to Return

Spot Leukaemia campaign

That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Ca

Cawthorne's Endowed Primary School, 350 years old

That this House celebrates the 350th anniversary of Cawthorne's Endowed Primary School; notes the school was founded by William Cawthorne in 1674, further that the school is situated in an idyllic location in the Forest of Bowland, within an area of outstanding natural beauty, and at the centre of t

St Martin’s College, University of Cumbria, Lancaster Campus, 60th anniversary

That this House congratulates the University of Cumbria, St Martin’s College on their 60th anniversary; thanks them for shaping the bright future of students and contributing significantly to local development and education; recognises this remarkable milestone and the impact this institution has ha

Ban trophy hunting imports

That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves

Jools' Law petition

That this House notes the 126,033 signatures on the petition for Jools’ Law, relating to parental rights of access to children's social media accounts; further notes that current legislation lags behind the progress of social media, leading to concern for many parents seeking protection of their chi

High streets

That this House welcomes the new report by the Federation of Small Businesses entitled The Future of the High Street; recognises that local communities and local businesses working together on the high street lies at the heart of economic prosperity; and acknowledges that, from local business suppor

Floral displays at Rugby train station

That this House commends the voluntary work of Tony Acton, Marlon Golding and Yunus Sanders, members of Avanti’s staff at Rugby train station, whose voluntary work to create numerous, beautiful floral displays, brings much joy to all rail users who depart from, arrive at or travel through the statio

Household Support Fund

That this House expresses deep concern that when the current Household Support Fund ends in September 2024, there are no current plans in place to address the substantial gap this will leave; notes that charities including the Trussell Trust are facing a hugely worrying cliff edge for many of the pe