Early Day Motions

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

That the Protocol, done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on 16 July 2023, on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP 1107), a copy of which was laid before Parliament on 19 February

World Kidney Day 2024

That his House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 14 March 2024; recognises that an estimated 7.2 million people in the UK are living with early- and late-stage chronic kidney disease; acknowledges that some patients are being told about their risk or their diagnosis too late, when

Glasgow Saints FC 24-hour charity football match

That this House extends its heartfelt congratulations to Glasgow Saints FC on their outstanding 24-hour charity football match, having already raised nearly £5,000 for three causes close to their hearts; applauds their remarkable work and achievement in raising significant funds that will be split b

World Water Day 2024

That this House recognises that 22 March is World Water Day; acknowledges that 2.2 billion people in the world do not have safe water and 3.5 billion people in the world do not have a decent toilet of their own; notes that two-thirds of healthcare facilities in the 46 least developed countries do no

Ordination of the Bishop of Galloway

That this House congratulates the Right Reverend Francis Dougan as Bishop of Galloway on his ordination to the Episcopate in a very moving and joyful ceremony at the Church of Saint Peter-in-Chains, Ardrossan, on 9 March 2024; is aware that Bishop Dougan, originally from Lanark, received his priestl

The Radhuni and Best Eatery in Midlothian 2024 award

That this House congratulates the Radhuni restaurant in Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Eatery 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and

Vitamin B12 deficiency

That this House welcomes the benefits of vitamin B12 therapy; believes that greater emphasis must be placed on recognising and treating B12 deficiency which can be a major cause of ill health and unemployment; recognises that the replacement of the missing nutrient can restore quality of life, enthu

Alleged comments by Frank Hester

That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a regular

Centenary of Eric Liddell's Olympic Gold medal

That this House notes that 2024 marks 100 years since Eric Liddell qualified for the Olympic 100 metres heats, despite being widely regarded as best placed to win, he declined to take part due to their being held on a Sunday, choosing instead to compete in the 400 metres final, before that 400 metre

World Glaucoma Day 2024

That this House notes World Glaucoma Day, celebrated on 12 March with this years theme of Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World, focusing on bringing communities worldwide to fight together against glaucoma blindness; highlights that over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and around 18,000 of these

175th anniversary of the Battle of Crossgar

That this House notes the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Crossgar, which took place on St Patricks Day 1849 when over 3,000 Catholic Ribbonmen descended on Crossgar and clashed with local Orangemen; highlights that due to this riot all parades were subsequently banned, but not before a retaliati

City and Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers

That this House congratulates New College Durham on winning the City and Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers at this year’s AoC Beacon Awards; notes New College Durham’s dedication to supporting students and employers in our region; further notes New College Durham’s creation of an in

Pre-1997 non-indexed company pensions

This House notes that over 500,000 former employees of 3M and other businesses including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Chevron and Wood Group face massively-reduced pensions from their pre-1997 contributions, as current legislation only index-links contributions from 1997; further notes that, a

100th anniversary of Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland

That this House congratulates the Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland on its 100th anniversary; understands that the branch was formed at Ardrossan Civic Centre, then called the Castlecraigs, on 10 April 1924; is aware that, at that time, servicemen and ex

ITC Hydraulic Services Limited

That this House congratulates Oldmeldrum-based ITC Hydraulic Services Limited on being awarded the Family Business Award in the Federation of Small Businesses' Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024; notes that this year marks the twenty-fifth year in business of the firm; recognises the vital contr

OVO Energy’s decision to stop correspondence in Welsh

That this House expresses its significant disappointment in relation to OVO Energy’s decision to stop providing correspondence in Welsh to its customers in Wales, and criticises the instruction for Welsh speakers in Wales to instead use Google Translate to read the contents of English correspondence

Retirement of Graham Curwen

That this House congratulates Graham Curwen on 65 years of exceptional public service; thanks him for striving to always improve local health services, notably by innovating the first ever patient-based community system; recognises his achievements over the last 65 years and remarkable impact he has

St. Anthony's Football Club Ladies Team

That this House congratulates St. Anthony’s Ladies Football Team, based in Glasgow South West constituency, on their award of a £5,880 grant from the National Lottery, Awards for All Fund; understands this funding will be used for players kit, training lets, coach education and associated costs for

200th anniversary of Cadbury

That this House notes the 200th anniversary of Cadbury Chocolate; highlights the tremendous global brand that Cadbury has become and believes that it represents the best of British; thanks them for their partnership with Alzheimer’s UK which will see a donation of £200,000 being made to research int

200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2)

That this House notes the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution; highlights the phenomenal work that has been carried out and lives that have been saved over 200 years in communities throughout this UK; further highlights the promotional work that is being carried out during t

Pay transparency

That this House considers that the lack of pay transparency is one of the causes of gender, disability and ethnic pay gaps; notes that 75 per cent of job applicants would be more likely to apply for a role that included a salary range and 62 per cent of candidates believe they should not be asked ab

Supermarket listing for Perth restaurant owner

That this House congratulates Praveen Kumar, owner of Tabla restaurant in Perth, on securing his first ever supermarket listing to supply 11 new lines of authentic Indian ready meals into 56 Asda stores across Scotland; recognises Praveen’s esteemed career in hospitality, which has seen him work in

Public Accounts Committee report entitled Reducing the harm from illegal drugs

That this House welcomes the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, Reducing the harm from illegal drugs, published in February 2024; notes that this acknowledges recent progress in workforce recruitment and countering county lines; heeds and highlights the PAC’s warning that, should the Joint Comb

Razor attacks in prisons

That this House condemns the horrific and cowardly unprovoked razor attack on a prison officer at HMP Humber on 9 February 2024, which resulted in 53 stitches for a facial wound; notes with alarm the rising tide of prison violence since the end of pandemic lockdowns, with assaults against staff up 1

Maternity and A&E services at Rochdale Infirmary

That this House calls upon the Department of Health and Social Care and the Mayor of Greater Manchester to restore maternity and A&E services at the Rochdale Infirmary without delay.