Early Day Motions

National Express coach services to Launceston and North Cornwall

That this House deeply regrets the cancellation of the National Express 503 service between London and Penzance on 3 September 2024; notes that the 503 service offered inter city connections for people living in and around the town of Launceston which is not served by a mainline railway station or o

Period product scheme for schools and colleges

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 young women with the knowledge that this scheme won’t be removed d

Sioe Sir Fôn, Anglesey County Show

That this House commemorates Sioe Sir Fôn (the Anglesey County Show), an annual two-day event set to be held on 13–14 August; notes that the show offers an excellent opportunity to view displays of livestock, produce, arts and crafts, and live music; further notes that the event, also known as the A

75th anniversary of Côr Godre’r Aran

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Côr Godre’r Aran, a Welsh-speaking male voice choir based in the village of Llanuwchllyn near Bala; notes that the choir membership represents a spectrum of rural occupations; further notes that the local area is steeped in history and has a long an

Voter identification

That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 202

Carmarthen summer holiday breakfast club

That this House commends volunteers in Carmarthen for providing free breakfast, activities and a safe space for young people in need of extra support during the summer holidays; notes that the summer holiday breakfast club is a venture by St John Ambulance Cymru’s Carmarthen Division to provide supp

Inclusion of district councils in devolution negotiations

That this House recognises the crucial role played by district councils in delivering services to communities across the country; welcomes the Government’s commitment to further devolution talks; notes with concern initial comments from ministers that negotiations would take place with county counci

Treatment of female activists in Iran

That this House is alarmed by the breaches of International Humanitarian Law by the Iranian government; notes that the Islamic Republic’s violent repression of women and the activists defending their rights has intensified across the country since the death of President Ebrahim Raisi on 19 May 2024;

Scotland Schools win World Schools Debating Championship

That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; believes that Logan Moss from Dollar Academy, Sophie Hannigan and Callum Henry from St. Columba’s School, Lena Zielinska from Broxburn Academy and Miya Turner from Portobello High Sc

Olympics opening ceremony

That this House condemns the gratuitous and offensive mocking of Christianity as part of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 2024; and calls on the Foreign Secretary to register a protest with the International Olympic Committee.

Andy Murray's legacy

That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, leading his country to Davis Cup success and achieving the world No 1 ranking; r

75 years of Comber Brass Band

That this House notes 75 years of Comber Brass Band; highlights the 37 committed members that rehearse every Wednesday alongside their musical director Paul Hamilton; underlines the origins of the band go back to as far as 1900, when it was then known as the 2nd Comber Boys Brigade Flute band; furth

Tony Blackburn's 60 years on air

That this House celebrates 60 years of Tony Blackburn on air; notes his first appearance on Radio Caroline on 25 July 1964 when he was only 21 and his contribution to the UK media since then; highlights his achievements over the last six decades in the media and presenting industry and that he is a

RNLI lifeguard Callum McDonald

That this House celebrates and pays its sincere gratitude to Callum McDonald, an RNLI lifeguard from Dundee; recognises his heroic effort which saved two young children from drowning in Farr Bay; appreciates the grave risks he exposed himself to in doing so; and echos the calls of the RNLI for great

Alan Gloak MBE

That this House celebrates the life of Alan Gloak MBE; thanks him for his services to Somerset as a dedicated councillor; former Mayor of Glastonbury, and a tireless Liberal Democrat campaigner; recognises the pioneering role he played for the LGBTQ+ community as a writer for HIM magazine and Q Inte

Leven Beach world record attempt

That this House congratulates the 500 people who participated in the attempted world record break in Leven for the biggest link'n'dip; recognises that all 500 participants walked into the sea holding hands to a piper’s rendition of Flower of Scotland; celebrates the money raised for Megan’s Space, a

Alcohol harm

That this House supports the call from the Alcohol Health Alliance and leading public health professionals, made on 17 July 2024, for urgent action to tackle the escalating crisis of alcohol harm; realises that such action will help achieve ambitions to reduce NHS waiting times, crime and inequaliti

Armagh, All Ireland Men’s Senior Football Champions 2024

That this House congratulates Armagh on their 2024 All Ireland Senior Football Championship victory; further congratulates all the players, managerial, coaching and backroom teams involved in securing the county’s 2nd All- Ireland Senior Football Championship; celebrates the fact that all of the Men

Human rights in Balochistan

That this House notes with alarm that Pakistani security forces have violently repressed a peaceful gathering in Gwadar, a port city in the southern province of Balochistan, which was organised by the Baloch Solidarity Committee, an organisation resisting enforced disappearances, military operations

Rifles Regiment in the South West

That this House commends the selflessness and bravery of the Rifles Regiment; notes the integral part that it plays in defending the realm by undertaking deployments in Cyprus and Estonia, thereby providing important reassurance in relation to the Middle East and the northern flank of NATO, and by t

South Devon gymnast at the Paris Olympics 2024

That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes that 16-year-old Paignton born gymnast Abigail Martin, member of the South Devon School of Gymnastics is competing; and further notes the vital contribution of UK

Community Ownership Fund

That this House notes that the Community Ownership Fund was introduced by the last Government to support voluntary and community groups; further notes that current Community Ownership funding will come to an end in March 2025; acknowledges that many organisations and projects are reliant on this fun

Olympic Games 2024 legacy

That this House wishes Olympic athletes from Glastonbury and Somerton, Sophie Hamilton and Matt Richards, luck in the Paris Olympic Games; commends them for being positive role models in the community that will make their nation proud; calls on the Government to ensure a lasting legacy from the Game

St Leonard’s Catholic School, City of Durham

That this House expresses its support for the parents, pupils and staff at St Leonard’s Catholic School in City of Durham who were deeply affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete crisis in August 2023; notes the extent of the disruption that the crisis caused; believes the previous Con

NHS staff car parking charges

That this House supports free car parking for all NHS staff; notes that driving to work is the only viable option for some NHS staff; further notes that some NHS Trusts have introduced complicated invoicing systems through which staff are billed for parking, which has contributed to low morale in th