Early Day Motions

First independent Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence

That this House notes that the first independent Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence has opened at Queens University Belfast; highlights that the location of the Centre is in the heart of the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research in Belfast and will aim to deliver clinical trials and test n

Wealth taxation and EU Tax Observatory report on global tax evasion

That this House welcomes the EU Tax Observatory inaugural report on global tax evasion; notes that the report indicates that the richest people in the world are operating on the edge of legality to evade paying tax; expresses concern at the findings of the report that the very richest use shell comp

McMonagles

That this House congratulates McMonagles on winning the Best Restaurant Takeaway at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes that the family-owned chippy on a boat has been awarded this accolade two years in a row by the Scottish Takeaway Awards, which is a testament to the hard work of the team and

120th anniversary of Portadown YMCA

That this House congratulates Portadown YMCA on reaching its 120th anniversary; recognises the positive influence within the community that the YMCA has been throughout that period; thanks all YMCA staff and volunteers for their endeavours in the past and to the present day; and wishes Portadown YMC

125th anniversary of Banbridge Tennis Club

That this House congratulates Banbridge Tennis Club on its 125th anniversary; recognises the importance of sport within communities as a way of promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing; acknowledges the role of Banbridge Tennis Club in nurturing local sporting talent; and wishes the Club o

Scottish national football team

That this House warmly congratulates the Scottish men’s national football team on their qualification for Euro 2024; further congratulates the team on reaching their second consecutive European championship; understands that Steve Clarke is the first manger in Scottish football history to achieve th

Tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

That this House notes with sorrow the passing of Ashington born World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton; further notes Bobby’s successful career with Manchester United for whom he played between 1956 and 1973 winning the English First Division three times, the FA Cup and the European Cup; notes Sir Bobb

Celebrating 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

Humanitarian situation in Sudan

That this House condemns the brutal war between Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army (SAF) which started this April; agrees with Doctors without Borders that the war constitutes a catastrophic failure of humanity; agrees with the Government’s Africa minister that the violence in

Highland Chocolatier's success in International Chocolate Awards 2023

That this House congratulates Highland Chocolatier on receiving all seven awards at the British Finals of the International Chocolate Awards, as well as the highest score of any unflavoured dark truffle judged in any of the regional finals worldwide; understands that this is the largest chocolate aw

Multiple sclerosis and 10 years of PIP

That this House recognises the devastating impact of the Personal Independence (PIP) assessment process on people living with Multiple Sclerosis over the past decade; acknowledges the MS Society’s new survey of over 3,500 people with MS, which found that 2 in 3 people with MS said going through the

15 years of Green Isle Residential Home Portavogie

That this House notes the 15th Anniversary of Green Isle Residential Home in the village of Portavogie in Strangford; celebrates that the Home has provided Dementia, Alzheimer's, Old Age and Elderly care to clients all across Ards and North Down for the last 15 years; further notes Green Isle Reside

Sir Bobby Charlton

That this House pays tribute to the life of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of England’s most successful footballers and a true great of the modern game, notes he won all the major honours with Manchester United and the World Cup with England. Notes he was admired for his gentlemanly behaviour and commends

Death of Sir Bobby Charlton

That this House notes with sadness the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, arguably England’s greatest ever footballer; highlights that Bobby was one of the elite group of players known as the Busby Babes and made his way into first team football and won his first champions medal in the 1956-57 football se

Democratic governance and indigenous peoples in Guatemala

That this House is very concerned about threats facing democratic governance and Indigenous leaders in Guatemala; is alarmed that the unexpected but emphatic electoral win of anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo and his party Movimiento Semilla is being challenged by apparently politically mot

Cider industry

That this House recognises the value of small-scale cider makers and apple growers to employment, tourism, traditional craft practices, biodiversity and the broader rural economy; celebrates apple day; notes that the cider industry, including fruit cider, makes up 7 per cent of the alcohol market; i

Hamilton Park

That this House congratulates Hamilton Park Racecourse on their nomination as a finalist for the 2023 Racecourse Association Showcase Awards; understands that the Showcase Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in racecourse operation; reflects that the Racecourse Association received nomination

Levels of neighbourhood policing in London

That this House acknowledges the 64% reduction in police officers deployed to full time neighbourhood policing in London since 2015; recognises that over the last decade nearly 100 police stations have been closed to the public including Richmond’s Sovereign Gate Station; notes that this has degrade

Itihaas and Radhuni

That this House applauds the tireless work of Midlothian entrepreneur Matin Khan who has been named the UK’s top curry chef by the industry’s trade magazine; recognises the dedication of Mr Khan, executive chef of Itihaas in Dalkeith and The Radhuni in Loanhead, who was given the accolade at the Cur

Green Home Systems, Chamber Network Business Awards Planet Saver of the Year

That this House congratulates Green Home Systems, based in Irvine, on being recognised as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Planet Saver of the Year 2023 at the Chamber Network Business Awards which celebrate the business successes and achievements of their members each year; notes that the awards,

150 years of East Park School, Glasgow

That this House congratulates East Park School, based on Maryhill Road in Glasgow, as it begins a year of celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary; notes that the celebrations for the charity, which began on 6 October 2023 with the launch of a 150th Anniversary Exhibition Timeline at the Maryhill

Kastriots defibrillator fundraising

That this House celebrates Kastriots, a restaurant in Baillieston, which hosted a fundraiser night to fund a defibrillator for the local community; commends the restaurant for raising £3,400 to acquire the life-saving device that will be placed outside the East End Fox pub; notes that the defibrill

Lurgan Ladies Hockey Club 100th anniversary

That this House congratulates Lurgan Ladies Hockey Club on reaching its 100th anniversary; recognises the wonderful sporting achievements of the Club throughout its history, to the present day; expresses gratitude for the positive impact the Club has had on many local women and the wider community;

Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade in Ireland

That this House congratulates the Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade in Ireland on reaching their 130th year; thanks all those involved in leading the organisations throughout its history until the present day for the positive impact made on many young lives; and wishes all those enrolled in the

Reopening of Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding

That this House recognises with great concern the pressure many households are due to face this winter as a result of high energy bills; notes that the Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding aimed to reached 900,000 households that do not have a direct relationship with their electricity sup