Early Day Motions

Bonnyrigg Rose promotion to the SPFL

That this House congratulates Bonnyrigg Rose FC on their historic promotion to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) following last week's victory over Cowdenbeath; notes that the 141 year-old, Midlothian-based club will now be playing SPFL League 2 football next season for the first time

Penicuik Athletic places second in the East of Scotland Premier Division

That this House congratulates Penicuik Athletic FC on placing second in the East of Scotland Premier Division; notes that the Midlothian-based club, founded in 1888, placed second following their 2-1 match against Sauchie Juniors last month; commends the club's players, management and supporters for

Play Therapy Base Ltd National Lottery Funding

That this House congratulates Play Therapy Base Ltd on receiving a £119,382 grant from Medium Grants Scotland: Improving Lives as part of the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group will use the funding to support 50 children and families primarily from Midlothian by providing one to o

SNP election result in North Ayrshire Council

That this House congratulates the SNP North Ayrshire Council group on their victory in being elected the largest party on Thursday 6 May’s local elections, securing more seats and more first preference votes than any other party, thereby securing a mandate to form North Ayrshire Council’s new admini

Iain MacNeil's global voyage

That this House notes that from the time of the great Magellan Expedition of 1518-1521, the first to circumnavigate the world, that mankind has always been fascinated with nautical circumnavigations of the world; warmly congratulates Iain MacNeil from the Hebridean Island of Barra, following in thos

Mobility support for terminally ill children under three

That this House notes that children under three are currently excluded from receiving the mobility component of the DLA; recognises that mobility is about more than just the ability to walk, in line with the mobility condition for children with visual impairments or autism that states they require s

Use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil

That this House recognises the harm that poor air quality has on the health of everyone in the United Kingdom; notes the Government’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2050; further notes the importance of evidence-based policy in achieving this target; understands that Hydrotreated Vegetable Oi

World’s first tidal turbine blade testing facility

That this House notes the world’s first testing facility for tidal turbine blades has opened in Rosyth; further notes that in less than three months the FastBlade facility will be able to simulate the stresses placed on a turbine blade over two decades of use; recognises this will allow for the desi

Changes to Universal Credit

This House notes that Universal Credit payments are not keeping pace with rising living costs; notes that deductions taken from those payments, for example to repay advances, leave households on low incomes struggling to afford food and other essentials; recognises the action taken by the Department

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

That this House recognises the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 for its importance as a turning point in the history of the Raj and British Empire in India; notes that the centenary of this event passed without a commitment to a public apology; further recognises that former Prime

Killing of Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Aqla

That this House condemns unreservedly the killing of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla in the Jenin refugee camp while reporting on a raid by Israeli forces; notes that last year UNESCO recorded fifty-five deaths of journalists while working; recognises that Shireen was an ex

Implementation of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review recommendations

That this House notes that sodium valproate can cause serious problems in a developing baby; further notes that 10 percent of babies whose mothers take sodium valproate during pregnancy are at risk of having a birth defect, and up to 40 percent have problems with development and learning as they gro

Aberfeldy Initiative Feldy-Roo on Scottish Charity Awards shortlist

That this House commends Feldy-Roo on being shortlisted in the community action category in 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 diffe

Ukraine debt cancellation

That this House recognises the devastating impact of the Russian invasion on the economy of Ukraine; notes the need for all the country’s resources to be mobilised to support the humanitarian response and military defence; notes that the total external debt of Ukraine is $54 billion and that Ukraine

University of Dundee's Research Excellence Framework performance

That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on its recent performance in the national Research Excellence Framework assessment; notes that 84 per cent of research carried out by the University of Dundee was deemed to be world leading or internationally excellent, an increase from 75 per c

Dundee United Women’s Football Club, Champions of Scottish Women’s Premier League 2

That this House congratulates Dundee United Women’s Football Club (DUWFC) on their title-winning performance in this season’s Scottish Women’s Premier League 2; notes that the team won 21 of their 24 matches this season, losing only once in their pursuit of the title; further notes that their title

Face Equality Week

That this House looks forward to celebrating Face Equality Week which will run from 16th May to 20th May; notes that the covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on those living life with a visible difference or disfigurement, with the charity Changing Faces reporting an increase in people who

Visit of Franklin Graham to the UK

That this House notes the visit to the UK by evangelist, Franklin Graham, on his God Loves You tour; acknowledges the fundamental right of those who wish to attend in support of, or others who wish to protest in opposition to, Mr Graham's explanation of biblical views on moral issues; and looks forw

Highland Council elections team

That this House commends the Highland Council elections team on their excellent management of the recent local government election; recognises the entire team's professionalism and dedication which ensured the smooth-running election process from candidate selection to declaration of results; also n

Plastic Free Pint campaign

That this House supports the international campaign Plastic Free Pint by A Plastic Planet, which seeks an outright ban on plastic pint cups without delay; notes that globally 500 billion plastic cups are used each year and lined up end to end they would span 50 MILLION kilometres – the same distance

Employment bill

That this House expresses its disappointment that the Government has not introduced an Employment Bill in the 2022 Queen’s Speech; notes that an Employment Bill was announced in the 2019 Queen’s Speech but is yet to reach the statute books; deplores the Government’s missed opportunity to bring forth

The Elizabeth Tournament

That this House believes that, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, the much-loved Royal Tournament should be reinstated and renamed henceforth The Elizabeth Tournament; notes that this annual event would be a celebration of 70 extraordinary years of dedicated public service

Stockport County Football Club

That this House congratulates Stockport County Football Club on their promotion back to the Football League after an 11-year absence; pays tribute to manager Dave Challinor and his players for their role in helping the club win the National League title; recognises the efforts of all staff at the cl

Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services

That this House notes that Huntington’s Disease is a rare, hereditary and incurable neurological condition that slowly robs patients of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and care for themselves; notes that a University of Aberdeen study, published in the Journal of Neurology, h

Defibrillators in Fleetwood

That this House commends the work of Helen Crane, Gillian Gallagher, and Gilly Atkinson from Fleetwood for their fundraising for defibrillators; recognises they have raised enough to fund seventeen of these lifesaving devices, and welcomes that already eight have been fitted across Fleetwood since J