Early Day Motions

Belhaven Brewery

That this House congratulates Belhaven Brewery, Scotland's oldest working brewery, on receiving three awards for its visitor centre and it's Scottish Oat Stout at the World Beer Awards; understands that the visitor centre won the highly coveted Visitor Attraction of the Year title in the competition

Dr Hugh Nicholson and research into new treatments for ovarian cancer

That this House commends Dr Hugh Nicholson, previously a pupil at North Berwick High School, on being at the forefront of ground breaking research into new treatments for ovarian cancer; understands that the project undertaken by NHS Tayside with scientists looking at how ovarian cancer cells become

Appointment of an Arctic Ambassador

That this House recognises the significance and importance of the US Government's new appointment of an Ambassador to the Arctic; recognises that this initiative reflects the US Government's understanding of the geopolitical sensitivities and strategic importance of the Arctic region; and supports m

Laura Muir Commonwealth Games 1500m Champion

That this House congratulates Laura Muir on her victory in the 1500m at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, in a time of 4:02.75; further congratulates Laura for her bronze medal finish in the 800m earlier in the Games; notes that this victory followed her third-place finish in the 1500m at this

High School of Dundee Pipe Band World Champions

That this House congratulates the High School of Dundee Pipe Band on their victory in the Novice Juvenile B category at the 2022 Pipe Band World Championships; further congratulates the High School of Dundee drums corps on being crowned Champion of Champions; notes that the High School’s victory fol

Barrhead Youth Football Club fundraising

That this House commends Barrhead Youth Football Club after a recent successful fundraiser for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; congratulates the club on raising almost £1,000 by undertaking a four-mile sponsored walk on the popular Dams to Darnley route; notes that Blair McMillan the team coach

Impact of Brexit on UK prosperity

That this House notes with concern the impact of Brexit on inflation; notes research by the UK in a Changing Europe think tank revealed that Brexit has increased food prices by 6 per cent; acknowledges that sterling has lost 10 per cent of its value, leaving households poor by increasing import cost

Helmi’s and the inaugural East Dunbartonshire hospitality awards

That this House congratulates Bearsden patisserie, Helmi’s, on winning the best hospitality business in the East Dunbartonshire hospitality awards; notes the popular patisserie opened in 2020; further notes the business is owned by the Helmi family who fled the war in Syria and expanded into East Du

Katie Shanahan and 2022 Commonwealth Games

That this House congratulates local East Dunbartonshire athlete Katie Shanahan on her tremendous success at the 2022 Commonwealth Games representing Team Scotland; understands Katie won two bronze medals in the Women’s 200m Backstroke and Women’s 400m Individual Medley to help add to Team Scotland’s

Bearsden triathlon athlete Erin Burnett

That this House congratulates the achievements of local East Dunbartonshire triathlon athlete Erin Burnett on her remarkable success securing five record times in this year’s 11-14 year-old girls parkrun category at the Scottish Indoor Athletics Championships; further notes Erin’s recent triumph win

Sean Lazzerini and 2022 Commonwealth Games' men's boxing

That this House congratulates Sean Lazzerini from Barrhead on his gold medal victory in the light-heavyweight men’s boxing final at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games; notes that this win builds on an already successful boxing career, including a gold medal at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games a

Inaugural Street Soccer Nations Cup

That this House celebrates the inaugural Street Soccer Nations Cup, to be held at Dundee’s City Square from 9th to 11th of September; notes that countries participating include all four of the Home Nations, the Republic of Ireland, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Ukraine and Afghanistan; further notes that thi

100th anniversary of East Renfrewshire Golf Club

That this House marks the 100th anniversary of East Renfrewshire Golf Club which was founded on 18th January 1922; notes that this significant milestone was marked with a series of festivities including a centenary exhibition match, reciprocal matches with other 1922 centenary clubs, and the James B

Human rights violations and Saudi Arabia

That this House is very concerned about the intensified human rights crackdown in Saudi Arabia, including against women; is shocked by the 34-year sentence handed down to Leeds University PhD student Salma al-Shehab for tweets, the 45-year sentence handed down to Nourah al-Qahtani also over her soci

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and school sports facilities

That this House congratulates the England women’s national football team, the Lionesses, on their historic victory at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022; celebrates their success as the first English senior national football team to win a European football championship; notes the lasting legacy this will ha

Ammanford Cricket Club, Llanwrda Cricket Club and Wildboars Centurions Cricket Club

This House congratulates Ammanford Cricket Club on winning the 2022 South Wales Cricket Association 20/20 cup; recognises the success of Llanwrda Cricket Club in winning the division three championship of the South Wales Cricket Association League; further congratulates the Wildboars Centurions Cric

30th year of an open garden in Clarkston

That this House puts on record its appreciation for the hard work and dedication of Fraser and Margo Neilson on their 30th year of hosting an open garden in Clarkston; notes that they provided a tea-room, and a model train set which takes up half of the garden; further appreciates that the running o

1st Troon Boys Brigade and 2022 World Pipe Band Championships

That this House congratulates the 1st Troon Boys Brigade Pipe Band on winning first place and becoming Champions in the Grade 4B class at the 2022 World Pipe Band Championships, held at Glasgow Green on 12-13 August 2022 in front of 40,000 spectators; commends the musicians, their families and the b

50th anniversary of Dickson Primary School, Lurgan

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Dickson Primary School, Lurgan; expresses sincere gratitude to all those who have served the school as staff or Governors in that time for their commitment to education and to the welfare and development of pupils; and further expresses best wishes

90th anniversary of Abercorn Primary School

That this House congratulates Abercorn Primary School on reaching its 90th anniversary this year; pays tribute to the staff and Governors who have contributed to the success of the school through its 90 year history; and wishes the current staff and pupils a very enjoyable anniversary year.

Tariff on steel imports into Northern Ireland from Great Britain

That this House believes that trade within the UK should be tariff free; notes guidance issued by HMRC on 24 August 2022 advising of a 25 per cent tariff on some steel exports from Great Britain to Northern Ireland as a consequence of the Northern Ireland Protocol; believes that any such tariff is u

Principles of democracy

That this House asserts the basic principles of democracy whereby 50 percent plus one of those who vote in a democratic ballot commands a majority for change; rejects suggestions that a future British Government would legislate to require more than half of the entire registered Scottish electorate t

The passing of Mr. Helensburgh Billy Petrie OBE

That this House marks with great sadness the passing of Billy Petrie OBE, at the age of 94, following decades of devoted service to his local community, service which earned him the sobriquet Mr. Helensburgh and which was rewarded with his well-deserved elevation to becoming a Freeman of Argyll & Bu

Tackling drug deaths and stigma

That this House notes with alarm data released by the Office for National Statistics on 3 August 2022 showing that a record 4,859 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2021; further notes with alarm figures published by National Records of Scotland on 28 July 2022

Legislative proposals on criminal appeal amendment

That this House recognises the tragic impact that miscarriages of justice have on victims, their family and friends; notes that the legal doctrine of Joint Enterprise has been prone to erroneous use through the misapplication of Parasitic Accessorial Liability before 2016 as identified by the Suprem