Early Day Motions

21st annual Baby Loss Week in the UK

That this House acknowledges the 21st annual Baby Loss Week in the UK; notes that Baby Loss Week from 9 to 15 October 2023 is a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth; also notes that this year Baby Loss Awareness Week focuses on the steps along t

The Little Art School

That this House congratulates the Little Art School on its 10 year anniversary, celebrated on 24 October 2023; notes that it is an art school that puts nurturing and confidence building at the heart of its classes, first running dementia art classes backed by the charity Dementia Arts Trust, and dev

Death of Sir Michael Bonallack OBE

That the House expresses condolences following the sad news of the death of Sir Michael Bonallack OBE at the age of eighty-eight; notes that Sir Michael was Britain’s most decorated amateur golfer and a leading figure in the sport; understands that he also served as Secretary of the Royal and Ancien

Haydays, Member Group of the Year

That the House congratulates Haydays on being named Member Group of the Year by Age Scotland on Tuesday 3 October; understands that for over twenty years Haydays has provided educational, creative, and active events for people over the age of fifty in St Andrews, and has grown to over 170 members; n

Launch of SafeKab

That this House congratulates Gavin Johnston and the team at Inverness Taxis on the successful launch of SafeKab, an app designed to improve safety for people using taxis in the Highlands; acknowledges SafeKab's commitment to enhancing passenger safety; and commends the hard work and commitment of a

Conduct of David Snoxell

That this House recommends the replacement of the current co-ordinator of the Chagos/BIOT APPG with an administrator who will take no personal public stance on matters related to Chagos and Chagossians and will not attempt to personally influence the views of Parliamentarians; notes that the current

Rogue Jones and the Welsh Music Price 2023

This House congratulates the band Rogue Jones from Carmarthenshire on winning the 2023 Welsh Music Prize for their Album Dos Bebés; notes that the band sing in both Welsh and English languages, with themes including parenthood, computer science and Welsh independence; and wishes the duo Bethan Mai a

Imprisonment of journalists in Belarus

That this House condemns the imprisonment for twelve years of Belarusian journalists Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina by the Lukashenka regime on politically-motivated charges; further condemns that the two have been added to the Lukashenka regime’s list of extremists, meaning they will be banne

Detention of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan

That this House condemns the arbitrary detention in Azerbaijan of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, a senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics; notes that Dr Ibadoghlu has been an outspoken critic of the systemic corruption surrounding Azerbaijan’s ruling elite; highlights that Amnesty Internation

Funding for the North Berwick Kindness Co-operative

That this House congratulates North Berwick Kindness Co-operative on receiving a donation of £2,000 from the Dirleton Fete and Games Committee in recognition of the continuing cost-of-living crisis; understands that North Berwick Kindness Co-operative supports people struggling financially in the Co

Baby loss awareness week and employer’s guidelines

That this House marks Baby loss awareness week 2023; acknowledges the grief and pain of bereaved parents and families and remembers the much-loved babies that have passed; recognises that although Northern Ireland is the first place in Europe to pass legislation so that parents who experience baby l

Environmental situation at Lough Neagh

That this House recognises Lough Neagh as one of Northern Ireland's most significant natural assets of huge ecological importance; notes that Lough Neagh supports an immense range of biodiversity, provides approximately 40% of people in Northern Ireland with drinking water and provides livelihoods a

Rosemary Potter, Chair of Kirkcaldy’s Old Kirk Trust, Custodian, Steward and Keeper of History

That this House commends Rosemary Potter, Chair of Kirkcaldy’s Old Kirk Trust for her faith, dedication and passionate determination to preserve and enhance the Old Kirk’s role as a concert hall, community resource, heritage centre and continuing place of worship; celebrates the many successful exhi

140th anniversary of Boys Brigade

That this House recognises The Boys’ Brigade, a Christian youth organisation, which provides opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover, celebrates its 140th anniversary; notes that the organisation was founded in 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith and that it was the f

National egg week 2023 campaign

That this House celebrates National Egg Week 2023, that took place on the 10 October 2023, where the entire globe celebrates one of nature’s most nutritious superfoods; highlights the importance of letting people know just how they can benefit from incorporating eggs more into their daily diets and

Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club 150th anniversary

That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the club’s formation on 1 October 1873; notes that the first recorded match was an away game on 3 January 1874 against Portobello, with Kirkcaldy winning by a significant margin of 121 goals and 12

Martin Christie and Dunnikier Park Community Golf

That this House congratulates Martin Christie, Chairman and former Captain of of Dunnikier Park Community Golf, on the introduction of Park Gowf to Kirkcaldy, a first for Europe; notes that this one club, one ball, sport originated in the parks of Japan and offers barrier-free access to people of al

Jordan Rochford, Hot Rod World Championship

That this House congratulates Jordan Rochford from Portadown on winning the 2 litre World Hot Rod World Championship in Ipswich in July 2023; recognises this significant achievement in defending his title after success in Scotland last year in the same World Championship; and wishes Jordan ongoing s

100th anniversary of WLOL 101 Jessie-Collen Memorial, Edenderry

That this House congratulates the sisters of Women's Loyal Orange Lodge 101 Jessie-Collen Memorial, Edenderry, Portadown on its 100th anniversary year; thanks the Lodge for its positive contribution to the Portadown area and to the enrichment of cultural expression among women throughout its history

45th anniversary of Nationwide Building Society, Newtownards

That this House notes the 45th anniversary of Nationwide Building Society serving the town of Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford; highlights the staff and the efforts they make to ensure that customers of all ages have access to cash and advice regarding all types of accounts, ISAs and bo

25 anniversary of Hilton hotel, Belfast

That this House notes the 25th anniversary of Helton Belfast which was the first international hotel brand to open in Belfast back in 1998, the year the Good Friday Agreement was signed; notes that the hotel is under new management with an intention to invest in this flagship hotel; and wishes them

Amazon's business practices and small businesses

That this House is seriously concerned by the impact on small businesses of the decision by Amazon to hold onto the funds from sales for an increased period of time before releasing them to those businesses; is further concerned by Amazon offering loans to those businesses impacted by Amazon itself

Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

That this House unreservedly condemns Hamas and their appalling act of terrorist violence in which more than 1,400 Israeli civilians were murdered and hundreds more taken hostage; supports Israel’s right to find the perpetrators of those atrocities and hold them accountable for their actions; believ

Standing charges on utility bills

That this House notes recent increases in standing charges being levied on utility bills; condemns the practice which unfairly penalises homeowners that use less electricity and gas; and calls upon Ofgem to review its decision which will result in millions of hard pressed consumers having to pay hun

Abdullah Ocalan

That this House notes with great concern the continued incarceration in isolation by Turkish authorities of Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdish political leader held on Imrali Island since 1999; believes that failure to permit family visits and contacts constitutes a gross violation of any prisoner’s basic