Early Day Motions

Alzheimer Scotland and Dementia Awareness Week

That this House recognsies Dementia Action Week in England and Wales which is taking place from 16 to 22 May and Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland which is taking place from 29 May to 4 June; understands this year’s Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland focuses on tackling the stigma faced by people

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

This House is concerned at the increasing number of dog attacks and is alarmed that 13 people have been killed as a result of a dog attack since the start of 2022 and more have been seriously injured; notes that the cost to the NHS of dog bites has been calculated at £777 million per year; recognise

Sir David Lindsay and Ane Satyre of the Three Estaitis

That this House celebrates the unveiling of a plaque at Cupar’s Castle Hill commemorating Sir David Lindsay of the Mount, Cupar (c.1486-1555) and his play Ane Satyre of the Three Estaitis; remembers Sir David Lindsay as Scotland’s first and for many people greatest dramatist; notes the plaque is pla

Cupar Hearts win the Scottish Amateur Cup

That this House congratulates Cupar Hearts on winning the Scottish Amateur Cup; notes that this is a historic win for the club as the first Fife team to win in over 30 years; celebrates each of the player’s dedication and hard work, as well as that of the manager Sean Simpson and chairman Harry Petr

Clydebank FC 2005s, Scottish Cup Champions

That this House congratulates the players and coaches of Clydebank FC 2005s on winning the InspireSport Scottish Youth FA Cup Final after defeating Hillwood FC 2005s 2-0; believes this is a fantastic achievement and is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and team work; and wishes the player

Food workers, prices and poverty

That this House is shocked by the findings of the Foodworkers on the Breadline report published by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union based on a recent survey of members working in food manufacturing and retail; notes that, alarmingly, four in ten respondents reported having to skip meals for

S-Mart Social Supermarket

That this House commends the efforts of the S-Mart Social Supermarket in Forfar to tackle poverty and food waste in their community; notes that since opening in 2020, the enterprise has saved more than 300 tonnes of food going to landfill, the equivalent of 730,000 meals; recognises the wide range o

Uddingston Hockey Club

That this House congratulates Uddingston Hockey Club following their success in the 2022-23 Women’s Scottish Plate; notes that Uddingston defeated Grange 2-1 in the final at the National Hockey Centre at Glasgow Green after defeating Perthshire, University of Strathclyde and Erskine Stewarts Melvill

Loch Lomond Brewery's Southern Summit, CAMRA’s Champion Session Pale Ale of Scotland 2023

This House notes that the family-run Loch Lomond Brewery’s Southern Summit has been recognised as CAMRA’s Champion Session Pale Ale of Scotland 2023; further notes that this builds on previous CAMRA recognition for the Brewery’s Silkie Stout and Southern Summit’s own 2016 SIBA Supreme Cask Champion

Potential merits of a Sudanese Family Scheme visa

That this House calls for the creation of a Sudanese Family Scheme visa for Sudanese people affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan; notes civilians have become trapped in Khartoum without access to water, electricity, and access to food or medical care as the city is bombarded by rival factions;

Community Groups Receiving Council Funding

That this House congratulates the following South Lanarkshire Council Community Grant Scheme recipients in Hamilton and recognises the important work of each of these groups: the Eddlewood Bowling Club Ladies Section who continue to foster a positive and welcoming environment will use their £300 fun

Majella’s Coffee Shop, Kirkintilloch

That this House congratulates Majella’s Coffee Shop in Kirkintilloch for their outstanding commitment to their Modern Apprenticeship programme, first introduced in 2012 to encourage staff to develop their skills in bakery, food sales and customer service; congratulates Majella’s on the progress staf

Hereditary angioedema awareness day (No. 2)

That this House celebrates Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) day on Tuesday 16 May 2023; recognises that HAE has a significant impact on patient lives and can cause unpredictable potentially life-threatening attacks; commends the important work patient organisations, such as HAE UK, and leading immunology

North Ayrshire Wild’s Ice Hockey Club, Scottish U19 League Champions

That this House congratulates the under 19s team at North Ayrshire Wild’s Ice Hockey Club, which is based at Auchenharvie Ice Rink in Stevenston on triumphing at the Scottish U19 League Champions at the recent 2022-23 final; applauds the impressive final score of 8-1 to North Ayrshire Wild against t

World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2023

That this House welcomes World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day on 19 May; understands that there are over 500,000 people in the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the two main forms of which are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis; appreciates the work of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s Early Diagn

Dundee FC Scottish Championship Winners 2022/2023

That this House congratulates Dundee Football Club on winning the Scottish Championship; notes that the club won the Championship on the last day of the season, beating second-place Queens Park 5-3 in a nail-biting finish to the league; further congratulates all at the club who contributed to this f

Opening of new bistro in Rutherglen

That this House congratulates the Cedarwood Bistro in Rutherglen on its successful opening; notes that the bistro has been quickly and warmly welcomed by the community; recognises that it has received glowing reviews and has secured second place on TripAdvisor for top eateries in the Rutherglen area

Cartvale pub and restaurant, Busby

That this House congratulates the Cartvale pub and restaurant in Busby, East Renfrewshire, on their great achievement being recognised as a county winner in the national pub and bar awards which were conducted by Pub and Bar magazine which aims to showcase the finest bars and pubs; notes that there

Allwyn Crawford and Promoting Inclusion Through Sport

That this House celebrates local Ayrshire community not-for-profit company, Promoting Inclusion Through Sport, on securing the Connecting Communities Award at the recent annual Lawn Tennis Association and Tennis Scotland award ceremony; understands that the Connecting Communities Award recognises an

Perth businessman, John Bullough

That this House pays tribute to Perth businessman, John Bullough, who tragically passed away recently; acknowledges his position as a key figure in the Perth business community, including as chair of the Perth City Development Board; recognises his tremendous efforts in founding, running and develop

Wellbeing economy

That this House welcomes the call made by President Michael D Higgins of Ireland on 28 April 2023 at a reception for the Think-Tank for Action on Social Change to look beyond the current obsession with economic growth and rebalance economy, ecology and ethics; notes that this call is well-aligned wi

Legal aid funding

This House notes that the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 came into force in April 2013, significantly limiting the scope and eligibility for legal aid; notes that the Westminster Commission on Legal Aid’s Inquiry in 2021 found that the public values legal aid as part of th

Housing legal aid

That this House notes that the housing system is in crisis and that many consider local authority housing services to be at breaking point; further notes that, as a result, services that provide free housing legal advice are in overwhelming demand; also notes this is compounded by half of all law ce

Rutherglen youth swimmers’ records at Scottish National Age Group Championships

That this House congratulates Kaysey Dickson and Iris Ware, of Rutherglen Swimming Club, on their performances at the Scottish National Age Group Championships in Aberdeen; recognises that Kaysey won the gold for her 200m backcrawl and, in turn, became the first ever Scottish Female Double Age Group

50th anniversary of Guideposts Trust

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Guideposts Trust, which partakes in incredible work to support people with learning disabilities, complex mental health needs and dementia; notes that they have raised a fantastic £26,409 for their Camp Guideposts project, which aims to set up b