Early Day Motions

Levelling Up Essex

That this House warmly welcomes Levelling Up Essex, Essex’s strategy for levelling up the county; notes that it was published as the first of any such strategy in the country; notes that it was launched in Harlow and backed with announcements of new investments into skills and training by Essex Coun

Global Disability Summit 2022

That this House marks the second ever Global Disability Summit (GS22), hosted February 16 to 17 by the International Disability Alliance, the Government of Norway and the Government of Ghana; recognises the aims of this year’s summit to mobilise efforts for the implementation of the United Nations (

Maxmur refugee camp

That this House condemns the aerial bombardment of civilian areas in Iraq and Syria by Turkish forces during the night of 1 February 2022 resulting in at least two deaths and many serious injuries; understands that the areas targeted included the UN registered Maxmur Refugee Camp and villages in She

Miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland

That this House congratulates the Northern Irish Assembly on passing legislation to allow paid leave for workers who have suffered a miscarriage; understands provisions to offer statutory paid leave for mothers and their partners should they experience baby loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy are cont

Upholding human rights in the UK

That this House notes that the Human Rights Act 1998 gives expression to values that are fundamental to the way of life in the UK, such as protecting the right to protest, freedom of expression and respect for privacy; is concerned by warnings from human rights organisations such as Amnesty UK, Just

Standing Order No. 43 (Disorderly conduct)

That this House considers that, given the breadth of the Prime Minister’s responsibilities, their leading role in Government and the country and the consequent need for accuracy in the information they give, it is desirable that the following amendment be made to Standing Order No. 43 (Disorderly co

Cholangiocarcinoma awareness month

That this House notes that February is Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month and February 12th is World Cholangiocarcinoma day; commends AMMF the cholangiocarcinoma charity for their outstanding work supporting people impacted by bile duct cancer and providing information, educational resources and adv

Buy-to-let landlords and unsafe cladding costs

That this House recognises that buy-to-let landlords who are leaseholders have to be included within the scope of the package announced on 10 January 2022 to ensure that no leaseholders in medium rise blocks of flats have to pay for remedial action to tackle unsafe cladding and fire defects.

World Book Day 2022

That this House congratulates World Book Day on celebrating its 25th Anniversary on 3 March 2022; commends its success in distributing 15 million book tokens annually in places of education; notes that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success; further notes th

Don Revie petition

That this House notes the petition organised by the Leeds United Supporters Network calling on the Football Association to apologise to Don Revie’s family after imposing a 10 year ban on him after his resignation as England manager in 1977; notes that Mr Revie won multiple domestic and European hono

Pension Credit uptake

That this House encourages the UK Government to promote pension credit uptake amongst those who are eligible; urges the UK Government to promote the additional benefits that can be claimed alongside pension credit, such as support with council tax, support with rent in the form of Housing Benefit, a

Eastbank Academy given Bronze UNICEF status

That this House congratulates Eastbank Academy who have achieved the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School Bronze award, accrediting them as a Rights Committed School; notes that the award highlights the school’s commitment to placing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of their e

Local government finance, council tax and levelling-up

That this House notes the huge pressures inflicted on local government finance since 2010 as a direct result of Government policy, in particular during the early part of the last decade; notes with concern the unequal distribution of expenditure cuts falling mostly on areas with high levels of depri

22nd World Championship Scotch Pie Awards

That this House congratulates The Kandy Bar of Kilwinning, Saltcoats and West Kilbride on adding to its already numerous accolades by winning the 22nd World Championship Scotch Pie Awards of 2022; acknowledges that this unique competition, run by Scottish Bakers on behalf of the bakery and butchery

Visions of climate heritage competition

That this House commends Historic Environment Scotland (HES) for its excellent Visions of Climate Heritage Competition which was developed in partnership with the Heritage Trust Network and the Scottish Council on Archives in response to the climate emergency; notes that the competition encouraged e

National Apprenticeships Week 2022

That this House notes the 15th annual National Apprenticeships Week 2022, from 7-13 January 2022; highlights the opportunity that exists in the realms of engineering as well as hospitality, fintech, cyber security and applied science, as well as other areas; underlines the remarks by the chief execu

West Winds Primary School

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of West Winds Primary School, Newtownards; highlights the phenomenal success of the school over those years, not simply in terms of academic results but also in terms of helping to form well-rounded children and a close-knit community; thanks past and prese

Moderation in parliamentary language and coverage

That this House notes that the Prime Minister, in a sentence about prejudging a police inquiry, used the words, failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile (Official Report, 31 January 2022, col. 26); recalls Operation Elveden; notes with approval the action by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in 201

Winter Olympics team selection

That this House congratulates Hailey Duff from Forfar on her success in being selected to represent Team GB at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing in Women’s Curling; celebrates her achievements in her Curling career aged just 25 years old; recognises the tireless commitment of all 50 Team GB athlet

Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

That this House notes with grave concern recent reports in the media on the developing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, in particular traumatic stories of parents being forced into selling organs, and in some cases selling their own children, in order to feed their families; further notes that th

Scotland Calcutta Cup winners 2022

That this House congratulates the Scotland rugby team on their historic victory over England in the Calcutta Cup on the 5 February 2022; acknowledges that they are the first Scotland team to retain the Calcutta Cup with back-to-back victories since 1984; notes the exemplary spirit in which the game

Statutory Sick Pay and a living wage

That this House expresses its concern at Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) being at its lowest level since 2003, according to research by the TUC; notes that SSP is worth £3 per week less in real terms now than it was at the start of the pandemic; believes that no-one should be forced to choose between self-

Diesel particulate filter efficiency tests

That this House notes the challenge to public health caused by roadside air pollution, in particular fine and ultra-fine combustion generated particles; urges the Government to observe best practice globally with regards to mitigating harmful levels of air pollution and to be guided by effective, ev

Steelstown Brian Ógs and the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship

That this House congratulates Steelstown Brian Ógs Gaelic Athletic team for their victory on Sunday 7 February 2022 to become All-Ireland Intermediate Champions, recognises the immense contribution of all those involved in the club, past and present, since its establishment in 1987 and its continued

70th Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen's Accession

That this House congratulates Her Majesty the Queen on the 70th Anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1952; notes with thanksgiving the immense service that Her Majesty has provided to our nation as the Head of State for all of these years; and wishes our Sovereign good health and happiness