Early Day Motions

Violence in Pakistan

That this House is concerned that at least five churches were burned in Pakistan’s Punjab province on 16 August 2023 following allegations of blasphemy made against two members of the Christian community; is alarmed that at least 91 homes were destroyed during the violence; notes reports that hundre

110th anniversary of Rice's Bar

That this House notes the 110th anniversary of Rice's Bar in Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford; further notes the opening of the bar in 1913 by Samuel Rice, four generations of his family have not only ran the bar, but have been brought up on the top floor, sharing their home with hundre

UK manufactures of lower carbon construction vehicles

This House welcomes the Government’s decision to review the lower weight limits being imposed on greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs) as a first step to reversing regulations that are devastating a great British manufacturer, threatening 15,000 skilled jobs in 137 constituencies, contrib

Sir Ian Wilmut

That this House extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sir Ian Wilmut, a titan of the scientific world, who has died at the age of 79; recognises the enormous contribution of Sir Ian who led the team behind the world famous cloned sheep Dolly; acknowledges his ground-breaki

University duty of care

That this House calls for higher education institutions to have a statutory duty of care for their students; deeply regrets the tragic consequences of past failures to recognise when students have experienced significant challenges to their mental health and the subsequent impacts on their family an

Young fundraisers Caitie and Holly McCubbin

That this House congratulates sisters Caitie (age 8) and Holly (age 7) McCubbin on cycling 100 miles each during their summer holidays to raise funds for two charities which have helped their grandfathers, along with Epic Games which matched their funds; applauds Caitie for raising £904 for the Brit

KY2 Club and the Fife Alcohol Support Service ADAPT substance recovery and triage service

That this House congratulates the Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) ADAPT substance recovery and triage service on the successful opening of the KY2 Club; commends the success of similar clubs in other Fife locations that also provide a safe space for those affected by, and vulnerable to, substanc

Parilla Bueno Ayres and The Food Awards Scotland 2023

That this House congratulates Parilla Bueno Ayres in Musselburgh on being named Restaurant of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2023; understands that the Argentinian steakhouse was established in 2017 by brothers Nazim Ahmed and Ateeq Rahman, who manage the front of house and kitchen respectivel

Mr Connor Bain, graduate, PhD student and innovator

That this house commends Mr Connor Bain, for his outstanding academic achievements from his time at Beath High School, his undergraduate ME/BEng at Heriot-Watt University to his current PhD studies; applauds his successful internships with Survivability Consulting Limited working on a project linked

Fresh Start

That this House recognises the work of Edinburgh-based charity Fresh Start; notes they have been helping people who have experienced homelessness to establish themselves in their new homes since 1999; recognises their community work through delivering a range of services providing practical support

Industrial action by social care workers in Glasgow

That this House thanks social care staff across Scotland and the rest of the UK who work in frontline community services to care for our most vulnerable; recognises that many social care workers, especially in the private sector, are in receipt of low pay and poor terms and conditions which do not r

Scottish Asian Restaurant Award nominees

That this House congratulates Prana and St John’s Curry Club in Edinburgh West constituency on their nomination for the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards; notes that over 10,000 people voted online for their favourite venues, with 70 businesses making the shortlist from around Scotland; recognises th

Zain's Curry House, Dalry

That this House congratulates Zain's Curry House in Dalry, North Ayrshire, on securing the accolade of Takeaway of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Food Awards Scotland 2023; further congratulates Zain’s Curry House on being named as Best Takeaway in South West Scotland at last year’s

Education Secretary’s handling of the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in schools

That this House censures the Secretary of State for Education, the Rt hon. Member for Chichester for her failures in handling the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis in schools, which has resulted in mitigation measures taking place in 156 schools, including many that have fully or

Compensation for nuclear test veterans

That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests;

St Kitts and Nevis, 40th anniversary of Independence Day

That this House celebrates that Tuesday 19th September 2023 will mark the 40th anniversary of Independence of the Federation of Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis; recognises the UK’s painful history of using the Islands of St Kitts and Nevis as slave colonies; also celebrates the contributions

South Lancaster Churches Together 25th anniversary

That this House notes that on Sunday 17 September at St Bernadette's Catholic Church, South Lancaster, Churches Together will celebrate its 25th anniversary with songs of praise; and congratulates all the churches that have come together over the past 25 years in the spirit of ecumenicalism and comm

150th Anniversary of St Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Dumbarton

That this House notes that St Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Dumbarton recently held anniversary celebration events to mark 150 years of serving the people of Dumbarton and surrounding areas with their ecumenical needs and working with the local community; understands that as well as providing a pl

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, held on 10 September; highlights this year's aim to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raise awareness among organizations, governments and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable; notes the theme for W

InGAME research and development hub

That this House acknowledges the publication of a new report highlighting the transformative role played by the InGAME (Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise) research and development centre in Dundee; notes that InGAME, established in 2018 by Abertay University in collaboration with academic an

Battlefield Rest and The Food Awards Scotland

That this House congratulates the Battlefield Rest for winning the Best Italian Establishment award and the Restaurant of the Year in Glasgow award at The Food Awards Scotland; recognises the value of the Battlefield Rest as a social hub for people across Glasgow and as a vital part of the local eco

Attacks on Jacqueline McKenzie

That this House stands in solidarity with Jacqueline McKenzie, a partner and head of immigration and asylum law at Leigh Day law firm, who has faced unprecedented attacks from the Home Office and the Conservative Campaign Headquarters; believes that these attacks have the direct aim to undermine Jac

Pulmonary fibrosis awareness month

That this House marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month which takes place in September; acknowledges the importance of raising awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating and often life-threatening lung condition affecting 70,000 people across the United Kingdom; regrets that 1% of all deaths a

Freddie Mercury's 77th birthday

That this House extends its best wishes to the family of Freddie Mercury, who grew up in Feltham alongside Brian May, on what would have been Freddie’s 77th birthday; recognises the enormous contribution of Freddie Mercury and Queen to music and culture and the love for Freddie, which is still felt

40th anniversary of Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau

That this House congratulates Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the exceptional work and dedication of staff, volunteers and trustees in providing the communities of North Glasgow with free and confidential advice on a wide range of issues from be