Early Day Motions

Persecution of religious minority women and girls

That this House celebrates International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8 March, 2022; supports the UK’s commitment to promoting gender equality around the world; recognises that women from religious minorities face persecution and discrimination on account of both their faith and their gender; highlights

Treatment of workers following closure of Dawnfresh factory, Uddingston

That this House condemns the treatment of 200 loyal staff of Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd following the closure of the Uddingston site near Glasgow as a result of the company being put into administration; notes that Dawnfresh, one of the UK’s largest fish and seafood processors, was owned by billionaire

Big Yellow Friday 2022

That this House notes that 4 March 2022 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for people affected by a life­-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that eve

Retirement of Margaret McIntyre at Citizens’ Advice Bureau

That this House congratulations Margaret McIntyre on her retirement as Bureau Manager of the Greater Pollok Citizens’ Advice Bureau after two decades in the post; notes Ms McIntyre took on the role as Bureau Manager when the Pollok Citizens’ Advice Bureau opened to the community in 2001; recognises

Retirement of Sir Jason Kenny

That this House wholeheartedly congratulates Sir Jason Kenny on an unprecedented career in cycling and wishes him all the best in his future retirement plans as Coach for Team GB; notes that Sir Jason, a proud Boltonian, is this country's most decorated Olympian ending his career with an amazing sev

World Kidney Day 2022

That this House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 10 March 2022 on the theme of education and awareness of kidney health; recognises that 250,000 people living with stage 4 and 5 chronic kidney disease are at higher risk of hospitalisation or death following COVID-19 infection than

Exclusion of women members from The Garrick Club

That this House congratulates the Women At The Garrick Club campaign on collecting more than 300 signatories from the legal profession, including more than 100 Queens Counsel barristers, for their petition to members of the Garrick Club; notes that they urge the club membership to behave ethically b

Scotland Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association 125th Anniversary

That this House is delighted to acknowledge the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Scotland Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), also known as Scotland GAA; believes that Scotland GAA has been instrumental in maintaining and strengthening the links between the sport, Ireland an

Leuchie House National Lottery Community funding

That this House congratulates national respite centre Leuchie House on receiving £117,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to help improve their facilities; understands that the charity located near North Berwick provides care for people with neurological conditions and has now fully reopene

Muirfield Riding Therapy gift from Knox Academy pupils

That this House congratulates Olivia Dale, Kirsty Dee and Ellen Davidson, pupils at Knox Academy in Haddington, on securing £3000 for the Muirfield Riding Therapy through the school's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) competition; understands that after groups of pupils had to research a socia

North Berwick gardeners representation of Scotland in Britain in Bloom

That this House congratulates keen gardening group North Berwick in Bloom on being selected to represent Scotland in this year's Britain in Bloom contest organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which is making its return for the first time since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic; underst

Gosford House Winter Wonderland fundraising for ill children

That this House commends the fundraising efforts of those at Gosford House who held the first of its kind Winter Wonderland in East Lothian on raising thousands of pounds to grant the wishes of children living with life-threatening illnesses; understands that Gosford House welcomed thousands of visi

Gullane Day Centre National Lottery Community funding

That this House congratulates Gullane Day Centre on receiving a funding of £6,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will go towards the group's outreach wellbeing project which was developed during lockdown to support older people who were isolated and vulnerabl

MADE In East Lothian CIC National Lottery Community funding

That this House congratulates MADE in East Lothian CIC on receiving a funding of £9,272 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group, who support artists and creators throughout East Lothian, will carry out a community consultation into the future of the arts hub based in Had

Natural Connections National Lottery Community funding

That this House congratulates Natural Connections in Tranent on receiving a funding of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group, who support local community and causes in East Lothian, will use the funding to run an outreach project to help people in the local area

Volunteer Development East Lothian National Lottery Community funding

That this House congratulates Volunteer Development East Lothian on receiving a funding of £200,00 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will build on its existing befriending project (Engage) supporting young people who are vulnerable, and the befrienders will meet th

Endometriosis Awareness Month 2022

That this House notes Endometriosis Awareness Month 2022; further notes that it is estimated that one in 10 women have endometriosis which frequently presents with the symptom of pain and which can cause infertility in up to 40 per cent of sufferers; highlights this awareness month to promote a grea

50th anniversary of the bombing of the Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast; highlights the loss of innocent life with the death of Anne Owens and Janet Bereen with the bomb detonation a mere two minutes after the warning was phoned in and expresses our continued sympathy; furthe

Thameslink service frequency and fares

That this House notes with concern that Thameslink service frequencies remain substantially reduced compared to pre-pandemic levels, notably including the St Albans to London commuter route; further notes the frustrations expressed by many passengers that peak time services can be crowded as a resul

Environmental impact of planned Luton Airport expansion

That this House deplores the announcement by Luton Council that they intend to pursue an expansion of Luton Airport which would see annual passenger numbers increase from the current permitted figure of 18 million passengers per annum, to a total of 32 million; recognises the widespread community op

Russia and the Intelligence and Security Committee's report

That this House unequivocally condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and decision of President Putin to start a brutal war in Europe; notes that the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament report, entitled Russia, published 21 July 2020, HC 632, is of critical importance to UK national s

South Lanarkshire’s Provost Awards 2022, Hamilton and Hillhouse

That this House congratulates the winners of this year’s Provost Awards in Hamilton and Hillhouse, South Lanarkshire; commends the impressive and excellent community focused work of Lorraine Young in her eight years as secretary to Hillhouse Community Council, Mark Rouse and his involvement in Suppo

Step Count Challenge

That this House congratulates Twisted Blisters for winning the autumn Step Count Challenge, organised by Paths for All, Scotland’s national walking charity; notes that the five-strong team, which also won in 2019, is made up of Shetland Islands Council employees; believes that they fended off stiff

Property seizures in Iran

That this Houses notes reports from Iran of the seizure of six properties owned by members of the Baha'i faith in the town of Semnan; further notes that ownership of these properties has been transferred to a parastatal organisation, the Execution of the Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO), by the order of

Defibrillator fundraising by Jamie Canavan

That this House commends Glasgow East constituent Jamie Canavan on his fundraising efforts for a defibrillator to be placed in the Shettleston community; notes that after witnessing a man receiving CPR on the side of the road, Jamie Canavan set about ensuring that the local community was equipped wi