Early Day Motions

Remembering Denny Oliver

That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Mr Denny Oliver who sadly passed away at home on 11 July 2020 at the age of 68; acknowledges the huge contribution that he made to the Glasgow music scene as guitarist and vocalist of Glasgow band Scheme; notes that he is considered to be a local mus

ITV Voice Kids television programme

That this House applauds the efforts of all the contestants in this year’s ITV The Voice Kids television programme; notes the tremendous talent the programme uncovered; congratulates the winner Justine Afante and all the finalists; further congratulates finalist George Elliott from Walton, Peterboro

Rescue on Gwynedd beach

That this House welcomes the recovery and safe return home of Rian Lewis Bradburn and six others who were rescued from rip currents in Aberdyfi, Gwynedd beach; commends RNLI volunteers Arwel Jones, Drew Nickless and Alun Edwards for their quick response in safely returning the swimmers back to the b

Co-operative Insurance and MarkerStudy

That this House notes the negotiations taking place between Co-operative Insurance and MarkerStudy, with a view to MarkerStudy taking over operations; further notes that the Co-operative Insurance workforce have served the company loyally, some over many years; is concerned that this takeover will r

Points of Light Award for South Lanarkshire’s Mr T

That this House recognises that Tuoyo Ayiku, known affectionately as South Lanarkshire’s Mr T, has been nominated by the Prime Minister for a Points of Light Award; notes that Mr T currently runs the Heart in the Community Café, based in Cambuslang, and Heart of Africa UK charity, based in Larkhall;

Remembering veteran Jack Connor

That this House notes that August 2020 marks 75 years since the end of World War II and VJ Day; understands that many people from Rutherglen and Hamilton West served during the final phase of the war against Japan, including Ruglonian Jack Connor who served as a gunner in the 17th Indian Division; f

Trinity High Scool in Rutherglen

That this House notes that Trinity High School in Rutherglen has received the Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award for the second time running; understands that Trinity High School has received this award for its work establishing a Nurture base, which provides support for pupils’ emotional developmen

Abolition of the House of Lords

That this House is alarmed by the latest 36 appointees to the House of Lords, which once again highlights the archaic nature of the British political system; notes that recent appointees is comprised of the usual mix of nepotism, cronyism, government party donors and failed politicians being awarded

Itihaas and Radhuni restaurants

That this House congratulates restaurants Itihaas in Dalkeith and Radhuni in Loanhead on each being awarded a Travellers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor; notes that this award puts them in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses worldwide; understands that winners of the Travellers’ Choice Awar

Common Good Fund awards to Musselburgh Rugby Football Club and Musselburgh Athletic Football Club

That this House welcomes the Musselburgh Common Good Fund awards to Musselburgh Rugby Football Club and Musselburgh Athletic Football Club; notes that the the funding will ensure that new facilities are made available for the good of the community in Musselburgh, as well as ensuring the safety and s

VAT on sunscreen

That this House calls for sunscreen to be reclassified as an essential healthcare item and therefore be exempted from VAT, given the important role it plays in preventing serious health conditions like skin cancer; understands that sunscreen is currently classified as a cosmetic product in the UK an

Gary McVicar - student mentor

That this House notes the achievements of Gary McVicar as a student mentor; praises Mr McVicar for offering significant support to a new first-year student suffering from anxiety and helping them to secure their qualification; notes that Mr McVicar has Asperger’s Syndrome which meant he had to deal

Supporting grieving families through a bereavement standard

That this House calls on the Government to introduce a Bereavement Standard to simplify and streamline the process for grieving families to close accounts with service providers following the death of a loved one; believes the lack of such a standard has created a complex array of arrangements with

Chris Brannigan: the Barefoot Soldier

That this House congratulates Chris Brannigan (also known as the Barefoot Soldier) on his upcoming completion of a barefoot walk from Land’s End to Edinburgh to raise funds for the research and development of a ground breaking gene therapy treatment for the rare genetic condition, Cornelia de Lange

60th anniversary of UK's first conservation village

That this House is pleased to join the village of Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, in its year-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of its designation, on August 12, 1960, as the first conservation village in the UK; notes that Eaglesham has its roots in 1769 when local laird, Alexander Montgomerie

Human rights in Iran

That this House condemns the Iranian regime’s failure to uphold its international obligations and demands recognition for the basic principles of human rights including freedom of religion and belief and comply with the basic rules of international law; expresses serious concern about the recent thr

Breast Buddies scheme in Angus

That this House celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2020 and in so doing applauds the work done by the volunteer run service, Breast Buddies, managed by Voluntary Action Angus, and the support they provide in Angus and the surrounding area; values the evidence based information they compile for hund

Glasgow Aghan United covid-19 response

That this House recognises the significant contribution to the Covid-19 pandemic response made by Glasgow Afghan United (GAU); understands that over 500 people have benefitted from GAU's parcels containing cultural food, toiletries and basic necessities; congratulates GAU on transitioning their high

Dr June Almeida

That this House acknowledges the remarkable achievements of internationally renowned virologist the late June Almeida from the Dennistoun area of Glasgow who discovered the first human coronavirus in 1964 and whose virus imaging technology has been used to identify covid-19; notes that Dr Almeida ov

Unauthorised encampments in Harlow

That this House recognises the problems that unauthorised encampments can cause in communities such as a rise in anti-social behaviour and illegal activities such as fly-tipping; further recognises the distinct challenge Harlow will face due to the Council’s decision to withdraw an application to ex

Delivery charges

That this House notes that the delivery charges to people in remote locations are disproportionately high despite people paying the same taxes as the rest of the UK; further notes the effect of those high charges on SMEs and the economy in remote areas; acknowledges that the solution to the problem

African Challenge Scotland and response to covid-19

That this House recognises the work of Glasgow North East based organisation African Challenge Scotland during the covid-19 outbreak; acknowledges that the organisation provided traditional African food to people in need in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, including families,

Corstorphine Hill walled garden beehive

That this House is deeply shocked by the recent act of vandals destroying the new beehive in Corstorphine Hill walled garden; notes the incredible initiative by local beekeepers in donating the hive to allow for a growing bee colony; recognises the importance of beekeeping as bees face possible exte

Town and Country Planning

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 755), dated 20 July 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 July 2020, be annulled.

Town and Country Planning

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 756), dated 20 July 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 July 2020, be annulled.