Early Day Motions

All Stars Netball Club, East Renfrewshire

That this House welcomes the success of East Renfrewshire’s All Stars Netball Club, which, pre-pandemic, was the biggest junior netball club in Scotland with over 150 players aged from 4 to 17; notes that over the pandemic the club continued outdoor training, overcoming difficulties in accessing pre

Scottish Café Awards

That this House congratulates the over 200 Scotland’s elite café professionals who gathered at the Marriott Hotel Glasgow on Monday 27 June 2022 on the occasion of the Scottish Café Awards; recognises the breadth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by these specialists whose efforts an

Trade Unions

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Liability of Trade Unions in Proceedings in Tort (Increase of Limits on Damages) Order 2022 (S.I., 2022, No. 699), dated 22 June 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 June 2022, be annulled.

Death of Andy Goram

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of former Rangers, Hibernian, Motherwell, Manchester United, Oldham and Scottish International footballer Andy Goram at the age of 58; recognises he was one of the most talented goalkeepers in Scottish and British football in the '80s and '90s; ap

Draft Mental Health Bill

That this House welcomes the publication of the Draft Mental Health Bill; applauds the aim to ensure appropriate care for people with serious mental illness within the criminal justice system, better meet the needs of people with a learning disability to include those with autistic spectrum conditio

Social tariffs for broadband

That this House recognises positive impact of discounted broadband tariffs for consumers on low incomes or with special social needs, especially during a cost-of-living crisis; acknowledges that there is currently no mandatory requirement for broadband or mobile providers to offer social tariffs; no

Musical film adaptation of Un Nos Ola Leuad

That this House commends Channel 4 and S4C on their upcoming musical film adaptation of the seminal Welsh language novel ‘Un Nos Ola Leuad’ by Caradog Pritchard; notes that the story will be brought to the screen by acclaimed director Marc Evans and renowned composer Gareth Glyn; notes that the join

Srebrenica Memorial Week 2022

That this House recognises the 11th July as the annual day of commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide; commits to supporting the work of communities and schools across the country to tackle hatred and intolerance by raising awareness and educating people about the genocide that took place in Srebre

The contribution of the co-operative movement in the UK economy

That this House recognises the vital contribution of the UK co-operative movement to the economy; further notes that co-operatives in the UK operate across a wide range of sectors, all guided by the values and principles of co-operation that include concern for community and member economic particip

International Co-operatives Day

That this House notes that 2 July 2022 marks the 100th International Day of Co-operatives; further notes that this year’s theme is ‘Co-operatives Build a Better World’ – echoing the theme of the UN International Year of Co-operatives a decade ago, which showcased the unique contribution of co-operat

Community Action Award for Aberfeldy-based Feldy-Roo

That this House congratulates Feldy-Roo on winning the Community Action award at the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) 2022 Scottish Charity Awards; understands that the Community Action award commemorates community-led groups and organisations who are making a big difference to a

25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong

That this House recognises today as the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China; laments that Hong Kongers are suffering from the collapse of the rule of law, an unchecked government, repression, erosion of freedoms, and destruction of civil society, despite their hope for continued p

Cart T cell therapy for multiply myeloma

That this House notes and recognises the impact multiply myeloma has on one's life; further notes that this particular blood cancer develops in the bone marrow called plasma cells and impacts the immune system; highlights the importance of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy, better known as Ca

Cervical cancer screenings

That this House notes the importance of attending cervical cancer screenings when invited; further notes the work done by the Public Health Agency in encouraging women to ensure cervical cancer screenings are carried out regularly; notes the devastating number of women who are diagnosed with cervica

VAT and electric vehicle charging

That this House notes there is a discrepancy between VAT on residential off-street electric vehicle charging which is charged at 5 per cent and VAT on public charging which is charged at 20 per cent; urges the Government to scrap this discrepancy and reduce VAT on public charging to 5 per cent; note

Millersneuk Primary School pupils and Euroquiz finals

That this House congratulates the team of primary six pupils from Millersneuk Primary in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire on reaching the final of the prestigious Euroquiz competition; notes that the team had earned their place in the national finals by winning the East Dunbartonshire heats in March; und

Transition to electric vehicles in Norway

That this House congratulates Norway for being the first country to see the sale of EV vehicles overtake those powered by petrol and diesel; notes that 64.5 per cent of all car sales in 2021 were fully electric, whilst a further 22 per cent were plug-in hybrids; further notes that a fiscal policy ba

Colgrain Primary School, Helensburgh, and UNICEF's Ukraine Appeal

That this House congratulates the pupils of Colgrain Primary School in Helensburgh who raised £4,722 for UNICEF’s Ukraine Appeal by taking part in a sponsored walk around the school’s grounds; notes that pupils from every class participated in the event, with the youngest nursery-school pupils walki

Inaugural Welsh Disc Golf Open at Felin Geri

That this House celebrates the inaugural Welsh Open at Felin Geri, Cwm Cou, as part of the British and Irish Majors and the European Pro Tour X 2022; congratulates the organisers at Felin Geri on arranging a most impressive course; commends the contestants for the high quality of play and the positi

National PTA Awards 2022

That this House recognises the continued success of the National PTA Awards, launched by Parentkind, the network of Parent Teacher Association fundraisers; congratulates this year’s Award winners Friends of Stanton School (Primary) and Friends of Prendergast Vale (Secondary) for PTA Fundraising Achi

Forced Maasai evictions in Tanzania

That this House stands in solidarity with the Maasai people of Tanzania who are being forcibly evicted on the false pretence that they are damaging the ecosystem through a growth in population; notes that some 150,000 Maasai people live in the Ngorongoro and Loliondo Conservation areas of Tanzania,

Retirement of Majors Denise and Colin Bradshaw from Parkhead Salvation Army

That this House marks the retirement of Major Denise Bradshaw and Major Colin Bradshaw from their roles at Parkhead Salvation Army; praises the outstanding contribution they have both made both to the Parkhead Corps and to the wider community; acknowledges the immense difference the Majors have made

Sandaig Nursery defibrillator fundraising

That this House celebrates Sandaig nursery school in Barlanark which has raised money for a defibrillator; commends the nursery for raising £2000 after being inspired by a pupil with a rare heart condition; notes that Ayla McKay, a pupil at Sandaig Nursery, has a rare heart condition called partial

Cranhill Development Trust Refugee Week

That this House commends Cranhill Development Trust’s Refugee Festival events, including a barbeque and gardening activities; highlights the aim of the Refugee Festival, to recognise the huge contribution of refugees to life in Scotland, and to celebrate refugees in our communities; notes that this

Spoon Café Breakfast Bingo

That this House commends Spoon Café in the East End for their weekly free breakfast bingo event; notes that the event is supported and funded by Menself, who provide a breakfast roll, hot drink and two games of bingo; highlights the important work of Menself which operates in the East End to encoura