Early Day Motions

Migrants in Scotland

That this House notes the publication of new research on public attitudes to immigration in Scotland from Migration Policy Scotland, the first of its kind since 2014; welcomes the news that people in Scotland have become more positive towards immigration since then; acknowledges that more people in

Highland Discovery College

That this House congratulates the Highland Discovery College, run by Centred, on their recent opening in their Eastgate Centre, Inverness premises; recognises that the Discovery College is the Highland’s first college dedicated to helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of wellbeing, mental

64th anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster

That this House acknowledges that Monday 18 September 2023 is the 64th anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster, Scotland's worst mining disaster of the 20th Century; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remember

40 years of the Gregson Community and Arts Centre

That this House celebrates the Gregson Community and Arts Centre’s 40th anniversary as a community led and community owned space at the heart of Lancaster; thanks the team at the Gregson for ensuring that in a world that seems increasingly disconnected, where more of us feel isolated and where commu

Michael Pegg, Barrhead postmaster

That this House congratulates Michael Pegg, a postmaster from Barrhead, upon his retirement from the Post Office after 21 years of dedicated service to the community; notes that Michael originally worked in Kennoway Post Office in Fife before venturing into other retail ventures until his first reti

Transport for London cleaning review

That this House welcomes the decision by the London Mayor to conduct work to assess TfL’s ability to bring cleaning in-house; further welcomes the fact that RMT and Transport for London are now holding discussions to see whether and how this can be facilitated, preventing the need for TfL’s cleaning

Senedd reform

That this House notes the publication of electoral reform legislation by the Welsh Government as part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru on 18 September, 26 years to the day Wales voted Yes for devolution; recognises that these reforms follow the recommendations of a cross-party committe

International day of the older person

That this House, celebrating the International Day of the Older Person on Sunday 1 October, equally celebrates the contribution of Christian charity Faith in Later Life and its partners to change the societal narrative of ageism towards older people as called for by the United Nations and acknowledg

Pet abduction

That this House notes the tragic rise in pet abduction; further notes that pet theft is a traumatic experience; condemns the lack of a specific pet abduction offence; is horrified by the tragic story of Winnie a much loved family pet who went missing from her home on 4 September and, following a hug

Financial education

That this House is concerned that research undertaken by Compare the Market and MyBnk shows that only 2 in 5 young adults are financially literate in the UK; recognises that the same research showed that 70% of young adults support the regular provision of financial education lessons for students at

Oban’s Robert MacIntrye and Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup team

That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre, who has qualified to represent Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup against the United States at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy; notes that Robert, who honed his skill at Glencruitten golf club in Oban, i

Defence Equipment and Support, Beith

That this House is aware that workers at Defence Equipment and Support (DE and S) at Beith in North Ayrshire, an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, are continuing strike action for improved pay and conditions; notes that this strike action is unprecedented, the first in the history of tha

UK Savings Week September 2023

That this House notes September 18 to 24 is UK savings week; commends the overall thrust of the campaign that even in a very difficult economic climate A small start can lead to a big change, and expresses the hope that particularly among younger people starting to earn in their initial employment m

COP28 and human rights

That this House is concerned that the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) will be held in the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing repression and human rights violations, and risks being used to greenwash and distract from the UAE’s appalling human rights records; notes the ongoing detention of 60 membe

Bannerman High School 50th anniversary

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bannerman High School in Baillieston, Glasgow; sincerely thanks the teachers, staff and parents for the work they do in educating the young adults of Glasgow East; recognises that the school has provided high quality education to pupils from across

Forth Valley Sensory Centre Wee County Hub

That this House welcomes the launch of Forth Valley Sensory Centre’s new sensory hub at Tullibody Civic Centre, notes that the Wee County Hub brings support and services directly to people of all ages living with sensory loss in Clackmannanshire, including information and advice, social opportunitie

COP28

That this house notes that COP28, taking place between 30th Nov and 12th Dec 2023, marks a critical stage in the global effort to secure a liveable future; expresses alarm about escalating climate impacts, current commitments being vastly insufficient and governments planning to produce?more than?do

TUC Conference 2023 resolution on public sector pay

That this House notes that real weekly wages remain below where they were in 2008; further notes that wages in the public sector continue to fall in real terms; recognises the final public sector pay settlements for 2022-23 reflected an increase on the initial public sector pay review body recommend

Right to Food Week 2023

That this House recognises that Right to Food Week 2023 takes place between 18 and 23 September 2023; highlights the injustices of hunger; notes that 18% of UK households are experiencing food insecurity and more than half a million children dropped below the poverty line in the last year; acknowled

Mandatory food waste reporting in England

That this House notes that UK food waste causes an estimated 36 million tonnes CO2eq in emissions domestically and overseas, costing businesses and citizens approximately £19 billion; further notes that UK on-farm food waste alone is estimated to use an area of agricultural land half the size of Wal

The 42nd Great North Run

That this House celebrates the thousands of runners who crossed the finish line in South Shields on Sunday 10th September after taking part in the 42nd Great North Run; notes that the Great North Run as an institution demonstrates our region, and history and our people; highlights the boost the run

Appointment of Hannah Fennell and Sheila Keith as President and Vice-President of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation

This House congratulates Hannah Fennell and Sheila Keith on their appointments as the President and Vice-President of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF); notes their experience from their roles within the Orkney Fisheries Association and Shetland Fishermen’s Association; believes that the SFF

Danny Quigley swim from Lifford to Kinnego Bay

That this House extends its congratulations and admiration to Danny Quigley for his extraordinary feat of swimming from Lifford to Kinnego Bay, celebrating the lives of individuals tragically lost to suicide; notes his unwavering determination and physical endurance; further notes that he swam the l

40th Waterside Half Marathon

That this House extends its warmest congratulations to the organisers and participants of the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon, held on Sunday 3 September 2023 in Derry City; notes that the City of Derry Spartans, represented by Catherine Whoriskey and Kyle Doherty, exemplified excellence

Kieran Griffiths and the Playhouse Theatre in Derry

That this House warmly acknowledges the outstanding contributions made by Kieran Griffiths during his tenure as Director of The Playhouse Derry-Londonderry and congratulates him on his new post; recognises his exemplary dedication to the arts, particularly during the year of Derry-Londonderry's City