Early Day Motions

Restoration of Burntisland Artwork 'Bridge of Life'

That this House recognises the work of Burntisland Heritage Trust to have Andrew Young’s 1923 work entitled, Bridge of Life restored; notes the remarkable local importance of the work, which has hung in the Burgh Chambers since the artist’s death in 1925, with each character shown in the painting be

Recognition Honours for Col (Capt) Tom Moore

That this House, recognises the tremendous contribution of Capt Tom Moore, VE Day Veteran and Centenarian, to the NHS with his incredible fundraising efforts; further notes the wonderful example that he has set to every generation reminding them of what it is to be British in word and deed; highligh

Inverness Science Festival

That this House welcomes the news that Inverness Science Festival will now be hosted virtually; commends the organisers for their decision to move the Festival online in the current circumstances; notes that there will be events such as video lectures, children’s activities, competitions, and a pub

Covid-19 and BAME communities

That this House is alarmed at the growing evidence that black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) people are over-represented in hospitalisations and deaths from covid-19 and that there are clear systemic economic inequalities that are meaning that ethnic minority communities are being disproportiona

Redundancies at British Airways

That this House recognises that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has enabled it to work with businesses and trade unions to protect the economy and avoid mass redundancies; appreciates the role aviation workers have played in operating flights, repatriating citizens and delivering e

Role of road freight and logistics sector during the covid-19 pandemic

That this House welcomes the vital role that the road freight and logistics sector has played during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that food and vital medical supplies have kept moving; further notes that many within the sector continue to face significant financial challenges due to the lockdown o

Coronavirus antibody test developed in Midlothian

That this House welcomes news that a new reportedly fast and accurate coronavirus antibody test has been developed by blood-screening firm Quotient, based in Scotland and Switzerland; understands that each serological screening machine has capacity for up to 3,000 tests a day and produces results in

Highbank Care Home

That this House applauds the community response to social isolation in Highbank Care Home; welcomes efforts by the Rotary Club of Esk Valley and Eskbank and Newbattle Community Council to gather and donate TVs to care home residents feeling isolated; understands that the 40 residents, all aged over

FCO travel advice and insurance for school trips

That this House notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is currently advising British nationals against all but essential travel indefinitely; further notes that the indefinite nature of the advice means that insurance companies do not have to refund schools for school trips that cannot go ah

Pandemic risks and the destruction of nature

That this House notes the warnings of increased risk of pandemics from the destruction of nature, in particularly by four world-leading scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) as published on 27 April 2020; further notes their diag

Councillor Peter Johnson

That this House commends Cllr Peter Johnston on his contribution to Local Government spanning 35 years; notes that Mr Johnston was an exemplary councillor; recognises the dedication and devotion he showed in representing his constituents; expresses gratitude, on behalf of the generations of indebted

Community response to the covid-19 outbreak

That this House commends the exemplary and invaluable work of local voluntary groups, organisations, and individuals in facilitating and supporting volunteering efforts across Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock; pays thanks to those offering food delivery services to the most vulnerable in society, those who

Price Gouging

That this House applauds the excellent work of consumer organisation Which? in its investigations into price-gouging during the Covid19 crisis; is deeply concerned with the recent trend of unreasonable hikes in the prices of essential items by online retailers due to the covid-19 pandemic, a practic

Bus driver safety during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House pays its respects to the bus drivers that have succumbed to covid-19 during this crisis, including 27 London bus drivers; thanks all bus drivers for their service; notes the invaluable job that bus drivers are doing to keep this country running; stresses that measures must be put in

British Airways redundancies

That this House notes with concern that British Airways has made 12,000 staff redundant; thanks these workers for their heroic efforts in repatriating those stranded due to covid-19 at their own risk; offers solidarity to these workers that find themselves needlessly out of a job in the middle of a

Protect offshore jobs

That this House is concerned about the crisis facing the oil and gas sector as a result of covid-19; notes that the price of oil is now just over $20 per barrel compared with over $70 per barrel this time last year; fears that this low price of oil could see upwards of 3,500 workers displaced by Sep

Construction Leadership Council guidance

That this House is concerned that the updated Construction Leadership Council guidance version three is considerably weaker than version two; is particularly troubled by the relaxation of measures relating to social distancing; is worried about the implications of this on the health and safety of co

Nissan personal protective equipment manufacturing

That this House thanks Nissan in Sunderland for repurposing its factory to make personal protective equipment (PPE) during the covid-19 crisis; notes with respect and gratitude the efforts of workers at the car plant that are now delivering up to 100,000 face visors and 18,000 aprons per week to the

World Press Freedom Day

That this House supports World Press Freedom Day and the #FreeThePress campaign; supports the principles that journalists should be able to undertake their vital work unfettered by governments, that journalists jailed for reporting the facts should be freed, and that attacks against journalists are

Accessibility of the covid-19 Government briefings

That this House notes that the daily covid-19 Government briefings must be accessible to all citizens of the United Kingdom; recognises the need for the Government to follow example of the Scottish Government by including sign language interpreters in those briefings; and acknowledges the British De

Oxford United Football Club's response to covid-19

That this House expresses its gratitude to the efforts of the staff at Oxford United Football Club during the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the vital role the football club is playing across Oxfordshire in providing mental health awareness and support; thanks club staff and volunteers for coming tog

Big Mountain rock Burns Road

That this House commends Aberdeen band Big Mountain on raising over £1,600 to support Cash for Kids in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; notes that Cash for Kids is making a real difference in helping local families who are struggling due to the impact of covid-19; praises Big Mountain for playing live mu

Volunteering and community support during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House commends the invaluable efforts of voluntary groups, organisations, and individuals in facilitating and supporting volunteering work across Ochil and South Perthshire; pays tribute to those those who are volunteering their time to help with local efforts, those offering free or disco

Kinross Men's Shed's donation of personal protective equipment

That this House commends the efforts of Kinross Men's Shed and other voluntary organisations across Ochil and South Perthshire that have designed and donated crucial personal protective equipment (PPE) to support frontline workers batting the Coronavirus; notes that their valuable contribution comes

Coronavirus support groups in Arfon

That this House commends the invaluable contributions made by individuals, businesses and volunteer community groups across Arfon who have given their time and effort to coordinate support for the most vulnerable; acknowledges the compassion and generosity of local communities in looking after one a