Early Day Motions
Formal motions tabled by MPs to draw attention to issues, campaigns and concerns.
61,185 EDMs
Terumo closure Knowsley
That this house notes with great regret Terumo Europe’s announcement that they intend to transfer their medical technology production facility in Knowsley to Costa Rica, with a loss of 110 jobs; further regrets the company’s failure to agree a redundancy package that, although in excess of the statu
Musical bumps world record
That this House congratulates the 2,597 children and staff in Oxfordshire’s schools for breaking the World Record for the largest game of musical bumps, including at Wolvercote Primary School, Long Furlong Primary School, Sunningwell Church of England Primary School, John Blandy Primary School and T
Whisky distilleries in North East Fife
That this House congratulates Kingsbarns Distillery and Lindores Abbey Distillery for winning awards in this year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition; notes that Lindores Distillery was awarded an outstanding gold medal for their whisky; further notes that Kingsbarns Distillery was awarded a
Financial Conduct Authority and leaseholders property insurance commissions
That this House demands that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires its regulated entities to disclose to residential leaseholders all commissions, remuneration, other fees and excessive costs associated with property insurance premiums paid by the leaseholders; asks the FCA to note the unfa
The Scottish Seabird Centre
That this House congratulates the Scottish Seabird Centre in East Lothian on receiving £49,733 from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Platinum Jubilee Fund; understands that this funding will go towards their Community Citizen Scientists: Building a Hub for the Future project which will develop
90th birthday of Councillor Abbott Bryning
That this House congratulates Councillor Abbott Bryning on his 90th birthday; thanks him for his 54 continuous years of service as a Lancaster City Councillor; recognises his leadership roles in the city including his time as Leader of Lancaster City Council and his two terms as Mayor; pays tribute
P&O Ferries and DP World
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision of P&O Ferries to fire 800 staff without notice or consultation with their trade unions, the RMT and Nautilus; demands the immediate reinstatement of the sacked workers; condemns their replacement with agency workers earning as li
Domestic heating oil
That this House notes that homes heated using domestic heating oil are likely to see some of the largest increases in energy costs as a result of the cost of living crisis; further notes that as the price increases rapidly some householders are seeing their deliveries cancelled by suppliers putting
Lifetime Achievement Award won by Alistair Dobson of Taste of Arran and Arran Dairies
That this House congratulates Alastair Dobson, Managing Director of Taste of Arran and Arran Dairies, on being presented the Marvin Benton Award, a lifetime achievement award, for services to the ice cream industry; recognises that the award, presented by the sector's trade association, the Ice Cre
Protecting Liverpool's green spaces
That this House commends the pioneering partnership between Fields in Trust and Liverpool City Council to protect Liverpool’s parks and green spaces for good, ensuring the positive benefits they provide will always be available for the city's residents; congratulates the Member for Liverpool West De
In memory of John Purvis
That this House is deeply saddened by the death of John Purvis, former MEP for Mid Scotland and Fife and co-chair of the European Movement in Scotland; recognises his decades of public service including tireless campaigning against Brexit; and extends its deepest sympathies to John's family and frie
Alcohol strategy (No. 2)
That this House notes that ten years have passed since the last Alcohol Strategy was published on 23 March 2012; recalls that, although the Government announced plans for a new strategy on 8 May 2018, this was not forthcoming; recognises that, since then, the initiatives of the Alcohol Charter, publ
NICE guideline on endometriosis diagnosis and management
That this House urges the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review and update guideline NG 73 on endometriosis diagnosis and management and to begin the process of doing so before the end of 2022; notes that endometriosis affects one in ten women and those assigned female a
Access to telemedical abortion care beyond September 2022
That this House is dismayed by Government plans to end the availability of telemedical abortion care services for early medical abortions up to 9 weeks and 6 days gestation, beyond September 2022; notes that access to this temporary service during the covid-19 lockdowns was crucial to ensuring that
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 heartbreaking case of Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford from South Shields who were tragically murdered in the Manchester Arena t
Launch of Local Women's sports magazine in Northern Ireland
That this House notes the launch in Northern Ireland of the first ever regional female focused standalone sports magazine, giving coverage on a localised basis to women in a range of sporting codes and disciplines; commends the management and staff of the Local Women brand on the vision and initiati
Health inequalities for patients with sickle cell disease
That this House welcomes the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia’s report, No One’s Listening, which highlighted the growing burden of sickle cell disease in the UK; notes that the report revealed a pattern of several years of sub-standard care, stigmatisation and la
Restoration of Everton library
That this House commends the community-led campaign to restore and repurpose Everton Library, opened as a public library and Technical Institute in 1896, as a thriving community hub; commits to protecting this Grade II-listed landmark building and publicly-owned asset; regrets that it was ever allow
Status Now campaign (No. 2)
That this House recognises the important campaigning work of the Status Now network on their two year anniversary; notes that there are currently an unknown number of persons in the UK who are not citizens and who do not at present have leave to remain in this country, who lack any entitlement to su
Social Security
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I., 2022, No. 108), dated 7 February 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 7 Fe
100,000 orphaned children in Ukraine
That this House condemns acts of aggression against Ukraine and reports of war crimes and crimes against humanity, supports the calls from the United Nations and the International Court of Justice for Russia to suspend the hostilities, commends the response and generosity of neighbouring countries t
Attack on Plaine Savo camp in East Democratic Republic of Congo
That this House notes the horrific slaughter which took place in Plaine Savo camp in Ituri province in East Democratic Republic of Congo at the start of February; further notes that 60 people were shot dead or killed with machetes including 16 children and nine women; expresses grave concern at the
140th anniversary of Shooting Times and Country Magazine
That this House notes the 140th anniversary of Shooting Times and Country Magazine; congratulates the team behind this tremendous magazine for ensuring content remains relevant, useful and moves with the times while still honouring the tremendous rich history of the publication; and wishes them ever
Ireland rugby squad
That this House notes the victory of the Ireland Rugby Squad in their triumph over Scotland securing the Triple Crown; highlights the fifth victory of Ireland in the Home Nations Championship; and wishes them every success as the squad plans and trains for their next season and continued success at
Cerebral palsy awareness month
That this House notes that March is cerebral palsy awareness month; supports removing the barriers faced by the adult cerebral palsy community, including in accessing healthcare services and progressing in the workplace; welcomes the publication of the third report of the All-Party Parliamentary Gro