Early Day Motions

Consumer choice and meat and poultry originating from the UK

That this House recognises that bolstering the UK's domestic food supply is critical in order to guarantee long-term food security, reduce carbon emissions and support farmers in Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland; further recognises the vitally important contribution agriculture makes to

The Cherry Tree pub

That this House congratulates The Cherry Tree pub, Netherton, Wishaw on raising £6,447 for St Andrew’s Hospice; recognises that the total raised was thanks to contributions from the local community through multiple fundraising events over the year; notes that Management Partner, Helen Paterson, has

Mario's, Giffnock

That this House congratulates Mario’s fish and chip shop in Giffnock who have been crowned overall Fish and Chip Shop of the Year at the first-ever Scottish Chippy Awards; notes that Mario’s, founded by the De Marco family over 30 years ago, also won the award for Fish and Chip Shop of the Year for

Amy Clark, Special Olympics World Games

That this House congratulates Amy Clark from Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire on her stunning success at the Special Olympics World Games which were held in Berlin from June 17 to 25 June; recognises that Amy was the first person from Team GB to win a medal, winning gold in the rhythmic gymnastics eve

Neilston growing project

That this House commends the efforts being made to create a community herbal garden in the village of Neilston; notes the work is being carried out by Incredible Edible Neilston, which is part of a UK-wide network that encourages people to cultivate their produce, and Movement in Thyme CIC, a not-fo

The two child limit

That this House notes the publication of recent figures relating to the two child limit of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits; understands that the two child limit prevents parents from claiming Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit for any third or subsequent child born after April 2017; obser

University of Chichester and closure of Masters by Research History of Africa and the African Diaspora course

That this House expresses its disappointment at the recent announcement by the University of Chichester that they have suspended all recruitment to the Masters by Research History of Africa and the African Diaspora course; notes with regret that this decision will not only deprive students of the op

Barrhead Housing Association

That this House congratulates Barrhead Housing Association who were recently named runner-up for the Champion of the Year: Organisation award at the TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards which took place on June 29; notes that Barrhead Housing’s community investment team has been in place sinc

Memorial honouring Nobel Prize winner John Boyd Orr in West Kilbride

That this House recognises the new memorial unveiled in West Kilbride, and funded by West Kilbride Civic Society, to honour the Nobel Peace Prize winner, John Boyd Orr, who attended West Kilbride Public School; is aware that John Boyd Orr won the Nobel Prize in 1949 for his scientific research into

British-Hong Kong Armed Forces veterans

That this House acknowledges the successful outcome of the campaign for the right of abode for former British-Hong Kong Armed Forces, with the establishment of a new British-Hong Kong Armed Forces Veterans Settlement route allowing British-Hong Kong ex-servicemen the right to live and work in the UK

Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

That this House celebrates the 40 year anniversary of the opening of the Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Essex; recognises that the Sanctuary lovingly provides a lifetime of help and care for horses, ponies, goats, sheep, donkeys and cats who have been subject to abuse, doing everything possible t

25th Anniversary of the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

That this House acknowledges the twenty-five-year anniversary of the opening of the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Uganda; notes the Sanctuary has become a leading organisation in chimpanzee-focused environmental conservation, achieving excellence in the area o

Kinship carers

That this House recognises the important role played by kinship carers in keeping children out of the care system, providing the love and stability children need by bringing up a relative or friend's child; acknowledges the work of leading national charity Kinship, which offers free support and advi

Rory McIlroy, Scottish Open champion

That this House congratulates Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy on his success in winning the Scottish Open making him the only player ever to win The Open (2014), the Irish Open (2016) and the Scottish Open (2023); acknowledges golf's significant impact on the UK economy as a driver of economic

Free school meals for all in Scotland campaign

That this House notes with concern the impact of child and family poverty in Scotland, where almost one in four children, which equates to 250,000 children, are officially recognised as living in relative poverty; welcomes the Free school meals for all in Scotland campaign led by Scotland’s largest

50th anniversary of 1st Llandysul Scout Group

That this House congratulates the 1st Llandysul Scout Group on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; notes that the group held its first camp in August 1973 and continues to support young people to realise their potential; acknowledges the work of the late Mr Mike Walden and Dr John Griffiths, who,

Laurel Bank care home, Lancaster, Team of the year

That this House congratulates Laurel Bank care home in Lancaster on winning team of the year for the north division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023; notes that the award celebrates excellence in quality of care; commends the staff for their hard work and dedication; thanks them for their commitme

Best bed and breakfast in Scotland award

That this House congratulates Rachel and Graham Bucknall on the success of their hotel in Lower Largo, The Crusoe, which was named the best Bed and Breakfast in Scotland in the 2023 AA B&B Awards; understands that the hotel had previously fallen into disrepair and was closed for 10 years before

Good Food Guide success in North East Fife

That this House welcomes the success of two North East Fife restaurants in the Good Food Guide list of the 100 best local restaurants in 2023; understands that the Kinneuchar Inn in Kilconquhar was placed top in Scotland and that the Dory Bistro in Pittenweem was also included in the UK-wide list; n

Green Flag Awards for Edinburgh

That this House congratulates the City of Edinburgh on being awarded 38 Green Flag Awards for its parks and green spaces; notes that this represents over one-third of the awards in Scotland; further notes that Edinburgh is third in the UK for number of Green Flag Awards; further congratulates commun

DD8 Music in Kirriemuir

That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and op

Exiting the European Union (Customs)

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Customs (Northern Ireland: Repayment and Remission) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 618), dated 8 June 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 June 2023, be annulled.

Customs and Excise

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Windsor Framework (Disclosure of Revenue and Customs Information) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 623), dated 8 June 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 June 2023, be annulled.

Access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

That this House notes that those with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst th

Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign survey

That this House welcomes the publication of the findings of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign survey, which documents the devastating impact of continuing unfair pension treatment of 1950s-born WASPI women; is deeply concerned about the survey's key findings, that one in fo