Early Day Motions

Embrace Your Geekness Day on 13 July 2020

That this House celebrates that 13 July 2020 marks Embrace Your Geekness Day; notes that today is the day for people who are into geeky activities, from fandoms to dungeon games to comic books to having an encyclopaedic knowledge of Star Wars lore; notes that Embrace Your Geekness day was organised

Support of football fans for communities during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House pays tribute to the invaluable role played by football fans in supporting communities, frontline workers and protecting the most vulnerable people in the covid-19 crisis; notes that more than 100 tonnes of food have been donated to local foodbanks since the start of lockdown by Fan S

Call for an independent investigation into reports of alleged racism and harrassment in the judiciary

This House notes with grave concern the investigation by Eastern Eye newspaper into allegations of discrimination against and harassment of BAME judges by other members of the judiciary; expresses concern that no member of either the Judicial Executive Board or the Judges Council that advises the Lo

Media redundancies in Wales

That this House notes with concern the vast cuts to news media jobs in Wales; further notes that more than seventy journalists working at Media Wales, which publishes the Western Mail, South Wales Echo and South Wales Evening Post, have been notified that their jobs are currently on a redundancy at

Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan

That this House notes the acts of aggression by Armenia overnight on 12 July 2020 which further escalates the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan which is rooted in Armenia's military control over Azerbaijan's Nagorno Karabakh region and adjacent seven districts that in the early 1990s led

Audio-visual performers' rights

That this House welcomes the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Beijing Treaty on Audio-Visual Performances which came into force on 28 April 2020; notes that the aim of that Treaty is to extend the economic and moral rights of actors and performers in audio-visual performances including fil

Gary and John Gil Ladyton postmasters

That this House congratulates Gary and John Gil, postmasters of Ladyton Post Office, for being winners in the Post Office We're stronger together awards and Community Engagement category; understands that these awards recognise efforts made by postmasters across Scotland to keep branches open during

Congratulating Lucas Buchanan for raising money for Dinner Boxes Initiative

That this House wishes luck to Lucas Buchanan in his training for a half marathon; applauds Lucas, a pupil at Windygoul Primary School in Tranent for raising funds for the Sunday Fresh Chicken Dinner Boxes initiative, run by Jane Russell; recognises the work done by the initiative, which covers the

Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa in Bahrain

That this House notes that Bahrain’s Court of Cassation could overrule the death sentences of Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa, two prisoners sentenced to death on the basis of false confessions extracted under torture; notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has been following the case clos

Shark fin trade

That this House notes with concern that many shark species are threatened with extinction; notes that despite shark finning being banned in UK waters, the shark fin trade continues; recognises the important campaign work of Bite-Back, Greenpeace, the Shark Trust and many others; calls on the Governm

Financial pressures faced by local authorities as a result of the covid-19 outbreak

That this House pays tribute to the leadership and invaluable role local councils are playing in the response to covid-19, supporting communities, providing essential services, and protecting the most vulnerable; notes with concern that the additional funding allocated to local councils by the Gover

Disability inclusive clothing

That this House recognises the importance of inclusive clothing for children with sensory or physical disabilities; welcomes the efforts of Marks & Spencer in designing and developing a range of disability inclusive clothing in partnership with parents of children from three specialist schools and C

Businesses adapting to covid-19 challenges

That this House commends Loanhead-based company Healthy Nibbles for achieving growth during the covid-19 outbreak by adapting to the new lockdown lifestyle that has emerged; understands that Healthy Nibbles, owned by Sara Roberts, previously provided tech-enabled healthy vending machines to offices,

Riptide film

That this House congratulates independent Scottish film company Lyre Productions on the world premiere of its latest film, Riptide; further congratulates the film’s cast and crew, and director Tim Barrow; understands that the film premiered online at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2020, a

FREE HOSPITAL PARKING

That this House thanks NHS staff for their dedication to public health and extraordinary service through the covid-19 outbreak; notes that many NHS staff have faced a real terms pay cut since 2010; further notes that NHS staff, patients and visitors ordinarily have to pay significant sums for hospit

Town and Country Planning

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 632), dated 23 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 June 2020, be annul

Redundancies at Tate Enterprises and employment in the culture sector

That this House notes with concern the devastating impact of covid-19 on the culture sector and its workers; is aware that Tate Enterprises Ltd is wholly owned by Tate Galleries and controls two separate businesses across the five Tate sites, namely Tate Commerce, which employs 296 staff working in

World Animal Day

That this House recognises that 4 October 2020 is World Animal Day, the global awareness day for raising the status of animals in order to improve animal welfare standards; gives thanks to all those people who care for animals; congratulates charities and people who work tirelessly to support and ra

Welsh language broadcaster S4C

That this house believes the value of public service broadcasting has been highlighted by the covid-19 lockdown; supports the independence of S4C the Welsh language broadcaster and the vital contribution that channel makes to public service broadcasting; and calls on the Government to ensure that S4

25th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

That this House notes that from 5 to 12 July 2020 the UK will mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered in and around Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces with a number of activities being held across the country; expresses support f

Reopening of Beauty Salons

That this House recognises the important contribution of Harlow’s beauty and tanning salons, nail bars and spas to the health of our local economy; further recognises that these industries and small businesses have suffered enormous financial difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic, as they hav

Support for Snooker Clubs

That this House recognises the important contribution of Harlow’s snooker clubs to our local economy and social well-being; further recognises that snooker clubs have faced particularly difficult financial circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic, having remained closed in line with the Governm

150th Anniversary of the Arlington Baths, Glasgow

That this House congratulates the Arlington Baths Club in the West End of Glasgow, on its 150th anniversary; recognises that the club, which opened on 11th July 1870, is the oldest private baths club in the world, and is owned and run by its members on a not-for-profit basis; notes that the baths ar

Free hospital parking

That this House thanks NHS staff for their dedication to public health and extraordinary service through the Coronavirus pandemic; notes that many NHS staff have faced a real terms pay cut since 2010; notes that NHS staff, patients and visitors ordinarily have to pay significant sums for hospital ca

72nd Anniversary of the NHS

That this House expresses gratitude to every NHS employee for the exemplary work they do; notes the 72nd birthday of the organisation that is the envy of countries throughout the world; and urges the Government to invest fully in the NHS through adequate wages and infrastructure under the principle