Early Day Motions

15th anniversary of the opening of the Food Stop, Glasgow

That this House recognises the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Food Stop takeaway in Merchant City, Glasgow, on 2 November 2023; acknowledges the efforts of Andy and his team in providing local residents, commuters and visitors with high-quality sweet and savoury lunch and breakfast food for

Pakistani Street Food and the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023

That this House recognises the success of Pakistani Street Food of Govanhill, Glasgow, at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes their success in the Outstanding Takeaway of the Year category; acknowledges the hard work of the staff and owners of Pakistani Street Food in providing a unique experie

The Roll Shop and the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023

That this House recognises the success of the Roll Shop of Polmadie Road, Glasgow, at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes their success in the Deli of the Year Central category; acknowledges the hard work of Sandra and her team in providing delicious food to the residents and visitors of Polmad

MacTassos and the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023

That this House recognises the success of MacTassos of Kelvin Way, Glasgow, at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes their success in the Street Food Trailer of the Year category; acknowledges the hard work of the owners and staff of MacTassos in providing Glaswegians and visitors to the city wit

Bite Me Sandwich Bar and the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023

That this House recognises the success of Bite Me Sandwich Bar of Paisley Road West, Glasgow, at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes their success in the Sandwich Shop of the Year and Breakfast Takeaway of the Year categories; acknowledges the hard work of the owners and staff of Bite Me Sandwi

Living Wage employers in Glasgow Central constituency

That this House recognises that with 372 Living Wage accredited employers, Glasgow Central constituency has the highest numbers of Living Wage employers in the UK; acknowledges the importance of the work of the Living Wage Foundation in promoting and securing a real living wage for hundreds of thous

PEEK project ball 2023

That this House recognises the success of the Possibilities for Each and Every Kid (PEEK) project's Haunted Hollywood fundraising ball on 27 October 2023; notes that with the support of PEEK Project's main sponsor, Speirs Gumley, and over 20 local companies and organisations, PEEK raised £38,158 to

Indepen-dance Bridgeton studio opening

That this House congratulates Glasgow-based inclusive dance company Indepen-dance on the September 2023 opening of their new studio and office space in Bridgeton; recognises the work of Indepen-dance in widening access to both the professional and non-professional dance sectors for disabled people,

Frank To and Humanium Ink

That this House celebrates the artistic contributions of Frank To, particularly his recent creation, Humanium Ink, a ground-breaking initiative that combines artistry with a commitment to fostering peace and diplomacy; recognises the symbolic power of Humanium Ink as a medium derived from melted-dow

Great British Game Week 2023

That this House notes Great British Game Week from 6 to 12 November; highlights the new initiative Back British Game; further notes that Game Week is a week-long celebration of promoting and enjoying wild game, promoted by the Countryside Alliance’s Game to Eat and the British Association for Shooti

Night Riviera Sleeper Service

That this House recognises that the Night Riviera Sleeper service, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR) between London Paddington and Penzance, plays a vital role in providing sustainable and low-carbon travel between the capital and west of England; believes the staff employed on the Night Rivie

400th anniversary of the establishment of the British Jesuits

That this House congratulates everyone associated with the Jesuits in Britain on the 400th anniversary of the foundation of a Province in this country; notes that the vision and mission of their founder St Ignatius of Loyola is still flourishing today through the Jesuits' pastoral, intellectual, edu

150th anniversary of St Helens RFC

This House congratulates St Helens RFC on its 150th anniversary; notes that Saints has a long and glorious history in rugby that dates back to its formation in 1873; salutes its success on the field including recent Super League, Challenge Cup and World Club Challenge triumphs; recognises the enormo

Scientific hearing on animal experiments

That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing har

Islamophobia Awareness Month

That this House supports Islamophobia Awareness Month, which is taking place this November; recognises the incredible contributions that British Muslims make to our country; acknowledges that anti-Muslim sentiment is far too prevalent in our society; notes with concern that the horrifying Israel-Gaz

60th anniversary of the 184th Loughbrickland Girls Brigade

That this House congratulates 184th Loughbrickland Girls Brigade on reaching their 60th anniversary year; recognises the positive influence of the Girls Brigade on the lives of many young girls and women throughout those 60 years until the present day; thanks all those who have held positions of res

Section 21 evictions

That this House urgently calls on the Government to proceed with their 2019 manifesto promise to abolish section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, otherwise known as no fault evictions; condemns the number of delays in bringing forward a proper legislative ban in the last parliamentary session; urges the

Community Land Trust Organisations

That this House recognises the outstanding work done by the Community Land Trust Organisations and their invaluable role in creating affordable housing in perpetuity; notes their role in addressing the housing crisis, particularly in high cost housing areas such as Oxfordshire; congratulates Oxfords

Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel

This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli militar

Addressing the climate emergency

That this House expresses its profound concern about the Government’s failure to address the urgency of the climate and ecological emergency; is alarmed by escalating climate impacts and the diminishing remaining carbon budget for limiting global temperatures to 1.5 degrees; is dismayed by the recen

Stewarton Tennis Club

That this House congratulates Stewarton Tennis Club on reaching its centenary year, marking 100 years of service to the local community; recognises the significant role Stewarton Tennis Club has played in creating a love for tennis in the Kilmarnock and Loudoun area since its establishment in 1923;

Darvel Telephone Museum

That this House acknowledges with appreciation the remarkable contribution of Max Flemmich, in establishing Darvel's one-of-a-kind Telephone Museum, which has been a hidden gem in the community; recognises that the Telephone Museum, located in a former bakery, has been a unique institution in Scotla

Verve

That this House commends Verve, a dynamic and community-centred organisation located in Darvel, for their unwavering commitment to well-being and connecting communities; recognises the valuable role that Verve plays in revitalising the local community, utilising the old bookmakers premises as a hub

Immigration

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 1004), dated 14 September 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September 2023, be annulled.

Sixth year of detention of Jagtar Singh Johal

That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2023 marked the sixth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and son of the Rock of Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be un