Early Day Motions

The Leiden Declaration and support for children with speech and language difficulties

That this House acknowledges that language is the gateway to lifelong wellbeing, including educational attainment with huge economic and social benefits; notes the research which shows that language is the route to education and one of the strongest predictors of quality of life and well-being; is t

Bellsmyre Development Trust 10th Anniversary

That this House congratulates the Bellsmyre Development Trust on recently celebrating its 10th Anniversary; notes that the Trust is a community based organisation which was established to support the residents of Bellsmyre towards engaging with, participating in and developing their local neighbourh

Dumbarton FC 150th Anniversary

That this House congratulates Dumbarton Football Club as it marks its 150th anniversary; acknowledges that it is the fourth oldest club in Scotland and, one of the oldest in the world with the Club’s rich history outlined in an exhibit at the Scottish Football Museum at Scotland's National Stadium H

Cold homes, energy efficiency and tenants rights in the private rented sector

That this House notes the highest energy price crisis in a generation whilst British homes are amongst the worst insulated in Europe; further notes 4.4 million private rented sector households in England have the coldest, leakiest, lowest quality homes, and worst levels of damp, condensation or moul

Continued operations of Western businesses in Russia

That this House expresses its concern for the continued operations of non-essential Western businesses in Russia following that country’s invasion of Ukraine; further condemns non-essential businesses seeking to profit from the exit of major competitors in-market by evading sanctions; notes the inve

Portrayal of IRA terrorism

That this House expresses its dismay and disgust at the increasing prevalence of the glorification of IRA terrorism; recognises the hurt and traumatisation of the victims of IRA terrorism caused by such displays of hate; expresses revulsion at the pro-IRA chanting by the Republic of Ireland Women’s

Mr Gay England, Mr Gay Europe and MX Drag competitions

That this House celebrates the organisers and competitors of the Mr Gay England, Mr Gay Europe and MX Drag competitions, with particular congratulations to David Allwood, Paul Dennison and Lavender Love, winners of Mr Gay England, Mr Gay Europe and MX Drag respectively; and further recognise the eff

Long Covid

That this House notes with concern the most recent Office for National Statistics figures published on 6 October 2022 revealing the highest prevalence of Long Covid to date, at an estimated 2.3 million people across the UK; regrets the seriously adverse impact this life-changing condition has on mil

Uprating benefits in line with inflation

That this House calls for benefits to be uprated in line with inflation as a means of mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis on households in the UK; understands the additional burdens that the cost of living crisis is placing upon low income households; expresses its concern that accord

30th anniversary of the Clydebank Asbestos Group

That this House notes that the Clydebank Asbestos Group is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its foundation in 1992, during which time it has sought to fight for justice for victims of asbestos related illnesses and their families; notes that the Clydebank Asbestos Group is a volunteer organisat

140th Anniversary of Our Lady and St Johns Parish Blackwood

That this House notes the 140 year anniversary of Our Lady and St John's Church, Blackwood, built in 1880; recognises that the parish comprises two churches, St Mary’s in Larkhall and Our Lady and St John’s in Blackwood; further notes that the church has served the spiritual needs of communities acr

Brazil’s Presidential Election run off on 30 October 2022

That this House congratulates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on winning the first round of Brazil’s Presidential election on 2 October 2022; notes that Lula received 48 per cent of the vote and gained over six million more votes than the incumbent, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro who came second on 43

Pittencrieff Park's Accolade

That this House commends Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park on being voted one of Scotland’s top five local favourites in a competition organised by green space charity Fields in Trust; notes this accolade comes just a few years after Pittencrieff Park, known locally as The Glen, was named ‘best park i

MS Society report entitled Reduced to breaking point

That this House welcomes Reduced to breaking point, the MS Society report on the cost of living for people with MS; is alarmed by the findings that 33 per cent. of people with MS are either struggling or really struggling on their current income; is concerned that three in ten of those suffering wit

Return of correspondence on forecasting advice on the Plan for Growth

That there be laid before this House a Return of any paper correspondence, emails, WhatsApp messages or other such communications held by the Treasury or the Prime Minister’s Office relating to official advice or forecasting in respect of the Plan for Growth statement delivered on Friday 23 Septembe

40th Anniversary of Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra

That this House congratulates the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra on the 40th anniversary of its founding, on 23rd October 1982, by Wallace & Lex Galbraith with the aim of developing the musical skills and a love of traditional Scottish Fiddle Music among young musicians in the South West of Scotland; not

Securing equal pay

This House recognises the years of pay discrimination that local government workers – primarily women – endured under Labour administrations in Scotland; recognises the determination shown by those workers in their fight for equal pay; welcomes the progress that councils across Scotland have made in

Death of Brother Andrew

That this House notes the passing of Anne van der Bijl, known as Brother Andrew, at the age of 94; further notes that he was born in the Netherlands and became famous for establishing a Christian Ministry smuggling millions of bibles to Christians across the globe in Countries where there was religi

Lee-Ann's Cafe, Larkhall

That this House congratulates Lee-Ann's Café in Larkhall on their success in The Food Awards Scotland 2022; recognises the hard work of owner Lee-Ann Shakir, as well as her excellent team of staff, in developing a successful business; celebrates Lee-Ann's offering of traditional delicacies in the he

Aroma Coffee and Kitchen in Larkhall

That this House congratulates Aroma Coffee and Kitchen in Larkhall on their nomination in The Food Awards Scotland 2022; recognises the hard work of the excellent team of staff in developing a successful business; celebrates Aroma's offering of artisanal delicacies in the town of Larkhall as well as

Children’s hospice funding

That this House celebrates the work of children’s hospices, which provide vital care and support to seriously ill babies, children, young people and their families; welcomes important progress made in funding for children’s hospices in recent years by NHS England, including a planned increase in the

Shirley Bartynek at the Hamilton Advertiser

That this House notes journalist Shirley Bartynek is leaving the Hamilton Advertiser after more than twenty years having most recently served as deputy editor; understands that Shirley joined the Hamilton Advertiser in 2001 and has reported on the Hamilton area diligently since that time; commends t

World Osteoporosis Day

That this House supports World Osteoporosis Day on Thursday 20th October 2022; notes its purpose to increase awareness of this common and serious condition where bones become porous and more likely to break; is concerned that 3 million people in the UK are affected by Osteoporosis with more than 500

2022 report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

That this House notes the 2022 report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief; and further notes the Annex to this report which details reports of increasing insecurity facing members of the Baha’i religion in Iran, Yemen and Qatar; observes that Members of this House are recei

Ugandan Asians at Tonfanau 50th anniversary exhibition

That this House notes it is 50 years since President Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of 70,000 Asians from Uganda against a backdrop of rising anti-Indian sentiment, violence and killings in the country; further notes that 28,200 came to the UK in the autumn of 1972, around 1,500 of whom were accommo