Early Day Motions

Levenmouth Treasure Trails winners

That this House congratulates the six families who won the Levenmouth Treasure Trails competition; celebrates that each family won a free family rail pass to any location in Scotland; acknowledges that the Treasure Trail encouraged people to explore Leven, Kennoway, Methil/Buckhaven and the Wemyss V

Levenmouth Picture Perfect competition winners

That this House congratulates Ruth Vance from Auchtermuchty for winning the competition, and Lynne Muir from Anstruther who was runner up; celebrates that the Fife-based photography competition brought the community together at the Together Levenmouth Hub; recognises the 60 incredible entrants who a

St Andrews named best Scottish seaside town

That this House congratulates St Andrews being named best Scottish seaside town by Which?; recognises all the successful local restaurants and shops which attract tourists to boost the local economy while providing wonderful places to eat and shop for locals; celebrates having the oldest golf course

Gambling regulations

That this House notes with concern that the most recent regulations on gambling are from the Gambling Act 2005; considers the need for further affordability checks, levies and advertising limits following the rise of online gambling since 2005; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to implement

Recognising the economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras tour on the UK economy

That this House acknowledges the substantial economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras tour on the UK economy, with an estimated boost of nearly £1 billion; notes the concept of Swiftonomics as a demonstration of how cultural events can drive significant economic activity across multiple sectors, inclu

Bullying in parish and town councils

That this House believes that local parish and town councils play a vital role in our democracy and are central to community life in many parts of our country; expresses its concern that in some councils there are significant issues of bullying, with poor behaviour from councillors towards their fel

Launch It Dundee 5th anniversary

That this House congratulates Launch It Dundee on their 5th anniversary; recognises that the team at Launch It Dundee have since inception supported over two hundred young people from across the city and wider area, with over fifty successfully launching their own businesses; further recognises the

Centenary of 3rd Barrhead Scout Group

That this House congratulates the 3rd Barrhead Scout Group on the occasion of their centenary; notes the generations of young people the Group has given the opportunity for adventure, fun and leadership; commends the leaders who have given their time to instil confidence and impart skills; and looks

Teresa O’Hara’s Silver Jubilee

That this House congratulates Teresa O’Hara on the occasion of twenty-five years of managing East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau; notes the countless citizens who have been assisted with their everyday problems thanks to her leadership; thanks her for the service she has offered to people in ne

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing

Social Security

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.

The Wiggles and childhood obesity

That this House notes with concern the rising levels of childhood obesity in this country; further notes the influence media can have on children’s consumption habits, including adverts for unhealthy foods that contribute to obesity; acknowledges that 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of The Wiggles’

Northern Ireland Olympians 2024

That this House notes the outstanding success at the Paris Olympic Games of athletes from Northern Ireland, with many achieving personal bests and six athletes winning medals including Hannah Scott and Jack McMillan with gold, Rebecca Shorten with silver for Team GB, Daniel Wiffin with gold and bron

Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024

That this House expresses its concern that The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 are being introduced without prior consultation or an impact assessment, nor with sufficient time to put in place a proper and effective take-up campaign for Pension Credit; notes this approach fails to t

Sunshine No.1

That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Sunshine No.1, an art and gift shop in Mount Florida founded by Suzi Nicol, which has been named as one of 100 most impressive small firms by Small Business Saturday UK; recognises that small businesses across the country have faced a difficult

80th anniversary of Comber Apprentice Boys

That this House celebrates 80 years of the Comber Branch of the Apprentice Boys of Derry; notes that the first Apprentice Boys Club was formed on 1 August 1714 by Colonel John Mitchelburne who had been governor of the city towards the end of the siege; highlights that although the club ceased to exi

75th anniversary of Finnis Accordion Band

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Finnis Accordion Band; notes that the band was originally founded in 1949, 100 years on from the Battle of Dolly's Brae, which took place in 1849; highlights that the band is also known as The Dolly's Brae Centenary Band and they have taken part

Royal Black Perceptory No 290, 125th anniversary

That this House notes the milestone anniversary of Newtownards RBP No 290, celebrating 125 years; highlights the preceptory as part of Newtownards Royal Black District Chapter No. 11, which was instituted in 1913 and that Newtownards District Chapter was formed by two preceptories which had been aff

90 years of Strangford Lough Yacht Club

That this House notes with pride 90 years of Strangford Yacht Club, situated in Whiterock Bay, close to Killinchy and with unparalleled access to Strangford Lough, one of the best locations in Northern Ireland for sailing and boating; celebrates its foundation in 1934 with the first annual general m

Withdrawal of the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024

That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.

Overseas constituencies

That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citizens residing abroad are represented by the hon. Member from their last place of residence in the UK,

Mutual Defence Agreement

That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement perm

Retirement of John Cater

That this House congratulates John Cater on fifty years of service to the higher education sector, including thirty years leading Edge Hill University, making him the longest-serving vice chancellor in UK higher education; thanks him for his dedication to higher education, widening access to educati

10th International Yoga Day

That this House, whilst celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga this year, notes that modern-day Yoga techniques have been developed by vested commercial interests, taking Indian classical Yoga away from its roots and value system and limited to certain selective practices and processes; call

Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles

That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in th