Early Day Motions

Support for retired service animals

That this House recognises the important work service animals do in the public service sector to enable emergency services to respond and solve key incidents; believes that these animals deserve support in old age after their careers; notes the many challenges these animals face after leaving active

Stewarton Annick Ladies Football Club in the Scottish FA Cup

That this House congratulates Stewarton Annick Ladies Football Club on reaching the Scottish FA Cup and participating in the club's first ever match in the competition; recognises this as a significant achievement for the players, coaching staff and volunteers whose dedication and commitment made th

Accountability and child safeguarding in Surrey County Council

That this House condemns Surrey County Council for not being open and transparent regarding its Children's Services cases; and notes that following repeated failures of the County Council’s Children’s Services, the local authority is unable and unwilling to learn lessons about their previous failure

Wyke Farms at the 2026 Global Cheese Awards

That this House congratulates Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer, based in Bruton, Somerset, on being named British and Irish Supreme Champion at the 2026 Global Cheese Awards, held at the Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show, for its Ivy's Reserve Vintage Cheddar; notes that Wyke

Hailes Quarry junior parkrun's first anniversary

That this House congratulates Hailes Quarry junior parkrun on reaching its first anniversary; recognises the tremendous contribution made by the volunteer team who have established and maintained a free, welcoming, inclusive and successful weekly event; warmly thanks each of the 225 volunteers tha

Stepping Stones' 35th anniversary

That this House congratulates Stepping Stones, a mental health charity that helps people across West Dunbartonshire, on its 35th anniversary; notes that the member-led organisation was founded by local people determined to improve mental health awareness and support in their community; recognises it

Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed

That this House congratulates Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed on finishing second in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year 2026, a nationwide awards initiative organised by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMAS), Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity; recognises that in 2017 the group

Battle of Britain Day 2026

That this House commemorates Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026 and pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain; recognises that the battle represented a pivotal moment in the defence of the UK and the preservation of democrac

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue operations

That this House commends the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity which provides a 24-hour lifesaving service across the waters of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; notes that, since its formation, the RNLI has helped save 147,096 lives; pays tribute to the

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

That this House gives its unreserved support to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), its many local lifeboat stations around the country and the thousands of staff and volunteers that are involved in upholding the charity’s long-held aims and values; recognises that their job is to rescue

Baby Loss Awareness Week

That this House recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week from 9 to 15 October and its importance in raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other forms of pregnancy and baby loss can have on parents and wi

150th anniversary of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876

That this House marks the 150th anniversary of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 gaining Royal Assent; notes that this was the first UK legislation to regulate animal experimentation; reaffirms its commitment to the prohibition of testing on animals for cosmetics and to the ultimate phase-out of all a

30th anniversary of Emmanuel Church Lurgan

That this House congratulates Emmanuel Church Lurgan on its 30th anniversary; notes that the church was founded by Phil and Jill Emerson in their home on Waringstown Road on 8 September 1996, where the congregation gathered for its first 18 months; recognises its remarkable growth from those humble

Road fuel prices

That this House notes with concern the persistently high and variable road fuel prices faced by drivers across the United Kingdom; further notes the Competition and Markets Authority findings that prices remain significantly above levels seen before the conflict in the Middle East, alongside passive

150th anniversary of St John's Church, Wimborne

That this House celebrates the 150th year of St John’s Church in Wimborne; commends the role the Church has played and continues to play at the centre of its community through numerous events open to all; further commends the Church for the education offer they deliver through St John’s Pre-School a

John McNab Not In Vain campaign

That this House remembers John McNab, who tragically lost his life following a stabbing in Leith on 2nd September 2025; commends his mother, Lisa Petrie, for establishing the Not In Vain campaign in his memory; recognises the campaign's work is to increase access to emergency bleed control kits and

UK participation in the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

That this House welcomes the development of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) as a multilateral initiative to increase investment in defence, security and industrial resilience among allied nations; recognises the urgent need to expand defence industrial capacity in the UK and across

Deported Chinese seafarers

That this House notes that this is the 80th anniversary of the forced deportations of thousands of Chinese seafarers after the Second World War, which left many families abandoned without support and with no idea of what had happened; further notes that the restricted papers, made public after 50 ye

Independent Office for Police Conduct findings on Norman Bettison

That this House recognises the December 2025 findings of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigations relating to Sir Norman Bettison and the circumstances surrounding his application for the post of Chief Constable of Merseyside in 1998; notes the IOPC view that had Bettison stil

Contribution of women to the Bayeux Tapestry

That this House welcomes the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry to the public at the British Museum, one of the world's most famous and celebrated works of art; notes that it was created by English women, whose individual names and identities were never recorded; further notes that despite its fame, pop

Review of Personal Independence Payment

That this House requests that the Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) takes account of the findings of the recent Disability Rights UK, Toynbee Hall, and Commission on Social Security co-produced survey of disabled people in receipt of PIP; notes its key findings that disabled people have

15 Years of the Port Gallery

That this House congratulates The Port Gallery on its 15th anniversary; recognises the Clelland family, who established and run the Gallery and offer over forty years of experience in quality customised art prints, framing, printing, Scottish artwork and art services for customers across Central Sco

Withdrawal of Israeli athletes from the Europe Triathlon in Northern Ireland

That this House unequivocally condemns the forced withdrawal of four young Israeli athletes from the Europe Triathlon Cup in Londonderry after their participation was strongly opposed solely because they represented Israel; considers this a shameful act of discrimination and antisemitism a stain on

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day; remembers all those who have lost their lives to suicide or who have lost a loved one to suicide; pays tribute to the tireless work of both national and community groups such as Winchester Youth Counselling which provides invaluable support for you

Lord Lieutenancy of Surrey transition

That this House congratulates Mr Michael More-Molyneux CVO on the completion of eleven years of distinguished service as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, a role he has held since 2015; thanks him for his dedication to public service, his steadfast support for communities, voluntary organisat