Early Day Motions

Scope charity shop, Fleetwood

That this House regrets the closure of the Scope charity shop on Lord Street in Fleetwood after 20 years in its current location and further regrets that the charity shop space will instead be used to expand licenced space for gambling; praises the work done by shop manager Sharon Kenny and assistan

Funding award for the King’s Own Royal Regiment Museum

That this House congratulates the King’s Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment Museum Trustees and Lancaster City Museums on their £60,000 awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund; wishes them success in using the funding to produce The Hinge of Fate: Living with Uncertainty in 1942, which will tell t

Registration of deaths after a public inquiry

That this House notes the urgent need to amend legislation to allow grieving families the choice to register the death of a loved one after a public inquiry; highlights the heart-breaking case of Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford from South Shields who were tragically murdered in the Manchester Arena

Hunting on Ministry of Defence land

That this House notes with concern that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to grant licences for trail and drag hunts on MoD land, including 248 hunts over 13 MoD sites in a single year; notes that leaked footage shows the Hunting Office and the Masters of Fox Hounds Association describing trai

Ukrainian forces in Azovstal

That this House both recognises and salutes the heroism and fortitude of the Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers fighting for their country in the Azovstal steel works at Mariupol; understands that the Azovstal defenders are trapped, starving and lacking in fresh water, ammunition, medicine, adequate

UHI Inverness graduate showcase

That this House congratulates the students of BA(Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices at UHI Inverness on the opening of their Graduate Showcase on the 13th of May 2020, celebrating the end of their studies; recognises the hardships that Lecturer Frank To, Joint Programme Lead Rachel Fermi and stude

Ownership of Channel 4

That this House is concerned about the Government's plans to privatise Channel 4, a publicly owned company that does not cost the taxpayer a penny; notes that Channel 4 is not run for profit and is therefore free from the need to create return for shareholders; acknowledges that Channel 4's remit to

Hereditary angioedema awareness day

That this House notes that Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) day takes place on Monday 16 May 2022 with the aim of promoting awareness of this rare disease amongst policymakers and healthcare professionals; recognises that the 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 50,000 people living with HAE in the UK have their daily li

Cats in road traffic accidents

That this House is proud to state that the UK is a nation of cat lovers with approximately 12.2 million cats in UK households; notes that this makes cats the second most popular pet in the UK, second only to dogs, with 27 per cent of households owning at least one cat; sympathises with the pain that

Fur, foie gras and trophy hunting imports

That this House expresses concern and dismay at the Government reneging on its promise to strengthen animal rights through legislation by omitting this important matter from the Queen’s Speech; stands with the many people who have written to their hon Member sharing their worry at the lack of action

Paid miscarriage leave

That this House calls on the Government to introduce paid miscarriage leave; notes that, in the UK, two weeks parental bereavement leave and pay is in place after stillbirth, however there is no such support for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy; understands that

32nd anniversary of the death of four Ulster Defence Regiment soldiers at Ballydugan

That this House notes the 32nd anniversary of the slaughter of the four UDR Soldiers killed at Ballydugan on 9th of April 1990; extends its sincere and enduring sympathies to the families of Private John Birch, Lance Corporal John Bradley, Private Michael Adams and Private Steven Smart; highlights t

Centenary of policing in Northern Ireland since the formation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in 1922

That this House marks the centenary of policing in Northern Ireland since the formation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in 1922; notes the 462 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty or service during that time and the thousands of others who sacrificed their mental health and home life d

Success of Liverpool men's and women's football teams

That this House extends its warmest congratulations to Liverpool Football Club for their victory in the 150th FA Cup final over Chelsea to win their second domestic honour of the 2021-22 season; recognises the incredible leadership of manager Jurgen Klopp and all of his staff; pays tribute to the gu

Dame Deborah James

That this House congratulates Dame Deborah James on her richly deserved Damehood; recognises her phenomenal fundraising efforts through the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research UK; thanks her, Lauren Mahon, the late Rachael Bland and Steve Bland for raising awareness and talking openly about cancer in

Bearsden Academy Gold SCQF School Ambassador Status

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff at Bearsden Academy on achieving Gold SCQF School Ambassador status; understands that the secondary school in East Dunbartonshire has become only the second school in Scotland to reach gold level since the recognition programme was introduced; notes

The Sporting Aces award at the Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2022

That this House celebrates local East Dunbartonshire charity organisation The Sporting Aces on winning the Best Sport Based Community Charity at the Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2022; understands The Sporting Aces to be the first and only charity in East Dunbartonshire aimed at promoting inclusion

Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau 20th anniversary

That this House congratulates Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau on reaching its 20th anniversary; recognises the outstanding commitment and dedication of staff past and present in providing free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues to local people throughout Argyll and

Celtic Football Club

That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club on winning the Scottish Premiership trophy, and the Premier Sports Cup following an impressive winning streak of 32 games, a 6-0 victory in the final game of the season and securing their place in the Champions League; further congratulates Kyogo Fu

Eritrea's involvement in conflict in Ethiopia

That this House strongly condemns Eritrea’s continued involvement in the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region; welcomes the tentative humanitarian truce between the Ethiopian forces and Tigray People’s Liberation Front, which makes it the ideal time for a full withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethi

Jake Daniels

That this House congratulates Jake Daniels on his courageous decision to be open about his sexuality; welcomes the support he has received from Blackpool FC; and calls on the Football Association, the English Football League, and the Professional Footballers’ Association to provide any support Mr Da

Bryn Elltyd Eco House

That this House congratulates Bryn Elltyd Eco House at Tanygrisiau, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, on becoming one of the first accommodation businesses in the UK to be certified carbon negative; notes that the carbon footprint analysis was funded via the Community Renewal Fund; further notes that Bryn El

Reduction in civil service employment

That this House condemns Government plans to cut 91,000 jobs from the civil service over the next three years; notes that departmental spending levels for the next three years have only recently been issued, following a process of assessing future staffing requirements; is angered to have learnt of

Ivors Week

That this House notes that 16 to 20 May 2022 is Ivors Week, and joins the Ivors Academy in celebrating this country's world-leading songwriters and composers, culminating in the Ivor Novello Awards which honour the best in British and Irish songwriting and composing; further notes that the success o

Arrests in Hong Kong

That this House notes with concern reports that His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Zen, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, aged 90, has been arrested in Hong Kong on charges relating to breaches of China's National Security Law; further notes reports that alongside Cardinal Zen, Cantopop singer and actor Denis