Early Day Motions

Mr Tom Hubbard

That this House commends and applauds the dynamism of Mr Tom Hubbard, the inaugural post-holder of librarian of the Scottish Poetry Library, academic, author and poet, for his broad range of authorship exploring and demonstrating his love for Scotland, Scottish issues and Scottish literature; apprec

MPH Group Kirkcaldy, Navien UK and the late Rose Duncan

That this House commends Mr Ewan Mclean and Mr Ewan Mclean Jnr of Kirkcaldy-based MPH Group for their Heat 2 Eat charitable initiative; applauds their resourcefulness in seeking the partnership of boiler manufacturer Navien UK to help amplify the impact they have in the local community; recognises t

Launch of the Our Story Is One campaign

That this House notes the launch of the Our Story Is One campaign; recalls that in 1983 10 Baha’i women were executed for their religious beliefs; observes that this campaign links the 40th anniversary of this infamous event with the increasing loss of life of women and girls in Iran since the killi

50th anniversary of Meirionnydd Special Riding Group

That this House congratulates Grwp Marchogaeth Arbennig Meirionnydd, Meirionnydd Special Riding Group, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a fun day; notes that the riding group was founded in 1973 by Joan Veevers, a member of the Dolgellau Red Cross Group; celebrates that in 2011 th

St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry

That this House congratulates the team behind the creation of the St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry; notes that the pantry now has over 2,500 members across the borough; pays tribute to Jim Housley, Paul Cooper and those who run the project and worked alongside Mission in the Economy, St Helens

New all-weather lifeboat at New Quay, Ceredigion

That this House celebrates the 159 years of continuous service that has been provided by the RNLI Lifeboats at New Quay Ceredigion; notes with gratitude the 238 lives saved at sea as a result of the bravery and skill of the crew since 1970, and most recently the three lives rescued from the sea duri

Welfare organisation for people in Pakistan

That this House notes the numbers of people who have settled in the UK, working and continuing to contribute to society here while not forgetting much less fortunate people in the land of their birth; recognises medical professionals from Pakistan, such as Dr Farman Khan, who have made their home in

30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric in Livingston

This House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mitsubishi Electric in Livingston; recognises the company's track record of supporting and bolstering the local economy by employing over 1,800 people and through major projects like its new Ecodan heat pump; applauds the company’s commitment to not only

Givit Youth Recovery Service

That this House commends Givit Youth Recovery Service on its work supporting 13 to 25-year-olds affected by problematic alcohol and substance abuse; notes that it collaborates with The Beacons in Cambuslang and Blantyre; further notes that its services are the first of their kind in Scotland offerin

Hugh Black & Sons

That this House congratulates Hugh Black & Sons on being shortlisted for three awards at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023; highlights that the butchers are finalists in the Scotch Brand Product of the Year category, the Meat Product of the Year category and the Best for Scottish - Mu

Burnhill Action Group

That this House congratulates the young members of Burnhill Action Group who raised £157 for Glasgow Women’s Aid; notes that the children held a jumble sale as part of Big Green Week in order to raise this money; further notes that the funds will be used to support women, children and young people

Rutherglen Glencairns Under 18s Football Club

That this House congratulates Rutherglen Glencairns Under 18s Football Club on becoming U18 Plate Final champions; commends the team, manager and coaches for their hard work and dedication; praises Glory Katongo, Charlie Slaven and Frankie Walls Jnr on scoring the goals that left their team triumpha

Winners of the Asda Foundation’s Empowering Local Communities grant

That this House congratulates all of the winners of he Asda Foundation’s Empowering Local Communities grant in South Lanarkshire: Tact Healthy Park, Blantyre Youth Development Team, Hyper Cyber Youth Project, Priestfield Senior Citizens Hall Committee, Drumsagard Football Club, and Priestfield Boxin

Kieran and Kyle McLatchie

That this House congratulates Kieran and Kyle McLatchie, from Rutherglen High School, on winning second place in the 14-16s category of the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week competition; notes that it was the pair’s healthy vegetable fried rice recipe that earned them this title; an

Cambuslang Harriers

That this House congratulates Chris McLew, Gavin Smith and Jamie MacKinnon of Cambuslang Harriers on breaking the Scottish Senior 3 x 800M Relay Record; recognises the hard work, talent and dedication of each of these athletes; notes that the record had stood for 11 years; and wishes them and their

Jack Brady

That this House congratulates Jack Brady, of Rutherglen Boys Brigade, on achieving the Queen's Badge; notes that this award is the highest honour achievable within the Boys Brigade; highlights that over two years Jack completed various challenges and volunteering hours to earn said honour; praises h

Burnbank Community Hub

That this House commends the Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church, the Burnbank Community Hub, and its volunteers for their important work in the community; notes that between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 their Friday foodbank has given out 1,610 food bags and has fed 1,884 people; highlights that

Poverty truth commissions

That this House commends the role of poverty truth commissions in bringing people who have lived experience of the struggle against poverty directly into decision making about tackling poverty; acknowledges that those with lived experience have often been left out of policy making, even though their

Your Good Home magazine and lived experience co-production

This House commends the recently-launched Your Good Home magazine, which is the outcome from a lived experience co-production project produced by young Salfordians who have experienced the housing system and temporary accommodation and are trying to make a safe and happy home for the first time, fac

Infected Blood scheme second interim compensation payment

That this House recognises that the Government has acted on the recommendations set out in the first interim report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, with interim compensation payments made to individuals infected by infected blood; further recognises that interim compensation payments to bereaved part

OSI Renewables and Scotland's energy potential

That this House congratulates OSI Renewables, an engineering business headquartered in West Lothian, that has received four Spotlight on New Technology® awards from the offshore Technology Conference in Houston Texas, which span O and G, Deepsea Minerals and Floating Wind, a Hart Energy award, and S

Treatment of slave monkeys in Thailand

That this House unequivocally condemns animal cruelty in Thailand, where pig-tailed macaques are forced to labour as coconut-picking machines, harvesting hundreds of coconuts every day; notes that the macaques are tied to ropes which their handlers yank to control them; is concerned that the macaque

Thistle Du Florist, Darvel

This House congratulates Thistle Du Florist, an exceptional family business in Darvel, for their outstanding accomplishment as the prestigious Wedding Florist of the Year 2023/2024 in the Prestige Awards; acknowledges their commitment to delivering customer service; celebrates their dedication to e

Craigyhill bonfire

This House congratulates the people of Craigyhill and Larne on building the world's biggest bonfire reaching a height of over 210 feet; notes that this is a joint community effort involving both Protestants and Catholics; is disappointed at the lack of support from officers of the Mid and East Antri

Royal British Legion Credit their Service campaign

That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to society and deserve the best possible care and support in recognition of the service they have given and the sacrifices they have made; considers that those veterans and their families who have experienced pain and loss as a result of their or