Early Day Motions

Emma Finucane UCI Individual Sprint world champion

That this House congratulates Emma Finucane from Carmarthen on winning the Women’s Individual Sprint Track Championship held in Glasgow in August at the age of only 20; congratulates Glasgow and Scotland on hosting a successful championship; notes that Emma is the third UK cyclist and second from Wa

FIFA Women's World Cup and the Lionesses' legacy

That this House recognises the extraordinary achievements of the England women’s national football team, the Lionesses, on reaching the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023; notes the historic nature of their success, as the first time England’s Lionesses have reached a World Cup final, and only

Photographer Joe Gilhooley

That this House acknowledges the supreme talents of photographer Joe Gilhooley from Loanhead, Midlothian; notes his recent success in a global photographic competition where his image Red Eyed Frog on an Orchid won third place; further notes his impressive list of previous achievements including win

FIFA Women's World Cup The Lionesses

That this House congratulates England's Lionesses on reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup final; notes that the team under the brilliant stewardship of Sarina Wiegman gave everything right up to the final whistle; further notes that the team and the support staff deserve all the plaudits; highlights

Nike women's goalkeeper shirt

That this House recognises the brilliance of the Lionesses’ goalkeeper Mary Earps; notes that Nike chose not to produce a replica shirt for England’s keeper, which has been criticised as shameful, hurtful and devaluing the role that the keeper plays in women’s football; and calls on Nike to reverse

Williamwood High School Rights Respecting award

That this House congratulates Williamwood High School, East Renfrewshire on achieving the Gold: Rights Respecting award, which is granted to schools that have fully embedded the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into their curriculum; understands that the school's values of

Greig Steven Memorial

That this House applauds the Greig Steven Memorial (GSM) for its work in supporting people of all ages living with cancer and their families, through its provision of a complimentary five-night stay at ‘Greig’s House’ located in Wemyss Bay within Park Dean Resorts; recognises the work of family, fri

Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band and the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships

That this House congratulates Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band on their magnificent victory at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships, held at Glasgow Green on 18 and 19 August in front of 35,000 spectators; notes that 190 bands and almost 9,000 pipers and drummers from 15 count

150th anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, Glasgow

That this House congratulates Sacred Heart Parish in Bridgeton, Glasgow, on the 150th anniversary of it's founding; notes that the church was built through the efforts of it's first Parish Priest Father Edward Noonan, who performed the opening ceremony in the original wooden church in 1873; welcomes

Stonewall's Top 100 Employers list 2023

That this House congratulates the employers who secured a place on Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers list; commends the progressive work of those employers who are setting the highest standard of LGBT inclusivity in the workplace, which should be mirrored by all; regrets the Cabinet Office’s decision to

Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes

That this House congratulates Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes on their Platinum Award at the Scottish Concert Band Festival; celebrates their success in being one of seven winning amateur groups chosen by a panel of esteemed judges for Classic FM and their Big Platinum Performance as part of thei

Machan Trust

That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Machan Trust; recognises their meaningful work with young people, enabling them to reach their potential and better their lives; acknowledges the positive impact that the Machan Trust has had on Larkhall, building trusting relationships with you

Retirement of coxswain Colin (Joe) Millar from RNLI Troon Lifeboat

That this House congratulates Joe Millar on his recent retirement from his role as coxswain of the RNLI Lifeboat in Troon, to which he has dedicated 31 years of service, initially as a volunteer, then as a full-time mechanic and, for the last 20 years, as coxswain; gives grateful thanks to Joe for h

Trauma-informed public services

That this House recognises that many organisations are implementing trauma-informed approaches, actively working to create a service where clients feel safe and empowered and won’t be re-traumatised; notes that many public services can inadvertently perpetuate trauma for vulnerable people they work

Lily Kelman's success at the World Highland Dancing Championships

That this House congratulates Lily Kelman on her recent success at the Under 18 World Highland Dancing Championships; notes that Lily came runner up as well as being awarded best Scottish Dancer; and wishes Lily ongoing success for her upcoming competitions this year, and beyond.

Loch Ness 24 Challenge

That this House congratulates all those who took part in this year’s Loch Ness 24 challenge; notes that this endurance trail requires participants to clock up as many 7km laps of the trail as possible within the 24 hour timeframe; celebrates female winner Rosie Doull for achieving 24 laps, and male

Elsie Normington and the Haven Centre

That this House congratulates Elsie Normington and the team at the Elsie Normington Foundation on the recent opening of the Haven Centre in Inverness; recognises that the Haven Centre is a purpose built centre and respite facility for children and adults with complex needs and disabilities with thre

The Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit

That this House congratulates the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit on their recent reopening on the 90th anniversary of the first Loch Ness Monster sighting; notes that the Centre has undergone a £1.5m transformation; recognises this hour long exhibit that brings the legend of Nessie to life, voice

Highland and Islands Third Sector Interface Saltire Awards

That this House congratulates all those who were successful at the recent Highlands and Islands Third Sector Interface Saltire Awards; notes that these awards are a nationally recognised award for volunteering for young people aged 12-25 where they gain certificates signed by Scottish Ministers for

50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean military coup

That this House notes that 11 September 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup d’état; honours the heroic sacrifices of all those who resisted the murderous dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990 and remembers the three thousand Chileans murdered by state security f

Air Traffic Control disruption

That this House notes with concern that a major fault in the Air Traffic Control system lead to significant disruption for passengers; further notes that nearly 2,000 flights were cancelled with around 250,000 passengers disrupted; believes that the NATS service bears responsibility for the issue; f

10th anniversary of the passing of Seamus Heaney

That this House notes the recent tenth anniversary of the passing of Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, whose poetry and verse have been read by millions; and acknowledges his Bellaghy roots in County Londonderry and his Irish Nationalist background, epitomised by a well-known quote from 1983 about not r

Holm Grown community garden

That this House notes the opening of Holm Grown, a community garden in the Holm area of Inverness; recognises that Holm Grown is a community growing initiative led by Holm Community Council, run in partnership with Incredible Edible Inverness; commends the work that has been done over the last two y

VAT and the hospitality sector

That this House recognises the immense challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost-of-living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by

175th anniversary of Conlig Presbyterian Church

That this House celebrates the 175th anniversary of Conlig Presbyterian Church; notes the opening of the Church in 1848; further notes that the building is beautiful and that it will host exhibitions on 9 and 10 September 2023; highlights that many of the pieces that will be on display are original