Early Day Motions

British Airways job losses

That this Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to not use the covid-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for

Road closures during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House Congratulates Brighton and Hove City Council on closing Maderia Drive and in being the first council in England to close a road to traffic during the covid-19 outbreak for use for walking and cycling; and calls on the Government to encourage other councils to use road closure powers

Scotland's Public Commemorations of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

That this House notes that Scotland’s public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day will be held online on 8 May; understands that due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, plans for the landmark anniversary – which were to include a parade, public concert and reception – will now take place o

Support for the port of Holyhead during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House is concerned that despite a sharp drop in trade due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Government’s £17 million support package for ferry services does not include the Holyhead – Dublin route; notes that as the UK’s second roll on roll off port Holyhead is critical for the Welsh and UK ec

Covid-19 in Welsh prisons

That this House is alarmed that 25 per cent of confirmed covid-19 cases in prisons in England and Wales have been in Welsh facilities, despite only having 6 per cent of the prison population; is concerned that the number of people held in Welsh prisons reached its highest ever level in March 2020 an

Protecting maritime employment

That this House notes with concern the unprecedented impact of covid-19 on the maritime economy; supports the RMT trade union’s proposals for protecting UK maritime workers from the long-term economic effects of the coronavirus crisis; calls for no compulsory redundancies of UK seafarers, dock or po

Emergency powers in Hungary

That this House notes Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Government’s exploitation of the covid-19 pandemic to put in place emergency powers that effectively undermine democracy and the rule of law in Hungary; stresses that any emergency measures must be temporary and proportionate, denounces the action

Twelve month support for tourism

That this house notes that hospitality and the UK tourism industry are among the hardest hit by the necessary social distancing policies in place during the covid-19 outbreak; further notes that 80 per cent of workers in the hotel and food industries are furloughed and up to a third may be at risk i

2019 Tennis Scotland Awards

That this house congratulates Bryan Leslie from Gullane Tennis Club on winning the Volunteer of the Year Award and congratulates the East Lothian Open at North Berwick Tennis Club on winning Competition of the Year; notes that the announcement was made in April 2020 as part of The Tennis Scotland Aw

Newtongrange Community 1st

That this house congratulates Newtongrange Community 1st on receiving a National Lottery Award from the National Lottery Community Fund to help support their local community throughout the ongoing covid-19 outbreak; applauds the selfless and hugely important work being done by Newtongrange Community

Situation in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq

That this House warmly congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq, as it lifts the lockdown, for its concerted measures that have so far contained the spread of coronavirus in a population of about 6 million people to 347 cases and four deaths; notes that the KRG carries 70 per ce

Support for Local Authorities during the Covid-19 outbreak

That this House expresses its gratitude for the hard work of local authorities in helping to ensure that vulnerable groups are protected during the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the vital role that local authorities are playing in the co-ordination and running of local support groups that distribute

Saje Scotland and domestic abuse support

That this House acknowledges the work of domestic abuse charity Saje Scotland to protect and support women who have been or are being domestically abused in Fife; understands that Saje Scotland aim to motivate, encourage and enable survivors of domestic abuse to live independently, without fear of a

Anniversary of the deaths of four Ulster Defence Regiment soldiers at Ballydugan, Downpatrick

That this House remembers with great sorrow the murder of the four Ulster Defence Regiment soldiers at Ballydugan 30 years ago; conveys sincere and abiding sympathy to the families of Private John Birch, Lance Corporal John Bradley, Private Michael Adams and Private Steven Smart; and calls on the se

Scottish influence on Catalan and Spanish football

That this House welcomes the 125th anniversary of the first ever match between teams from different parts of Spain which took place on 25 April at the Velanova Velodrome between a team made up of Scottish factory workers from the Coats industrial colony at Borgonyá, and a team of players which would

Retirement of Dr Frank Reglinski from Leslie Medical Practice

That this House notes the retirement of Dr Frank Reglinski after 32 years as a GP partner in Leslie Medical Practice in Fife; expresses its thanks on behalf of the generations of residents in Leslie and the surrounding area who have benefited from Dr Reglinski's professionalism and dedication during

Support for the transport industry during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House calls on the Government to act urgently to support the transport industry, many sectors of which have been met with silence from the Department for Transport and the Treasury; urges the Government to listen to representatives of the aviation, road haulage, coaching and holiday travel

Queen's Award for Enterprise

That this House congratulates Armadilla on its achievement of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding achievement in innovation; recognises that the family-owned business based in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian specialises in the manufacture of eco-friendly, luxury outdoor living spa

Use of high concentrations of CO2 to stun and kill pigs

That this House notes that 86 per cent of pigs in the UK are slaughtered with high concentrations of CO2; notes that scientific studies report that CO2 causes severe respiratory distress, pain, and hyperventilation and gasping before loss of consciousness; acknowledges that in 2003 the Government’s

Consumer rights and the long term sustainability of the travel industry

That this House recognises that this is a time of unprecedented challenge for the travel industry; is deeply concerned that an investigation by consumer rights organisation Which? has found that all of the UK’s 20 largest travel operators and airlines are openly breaking the law by delaying refunds

Local Volunteering Efforts in Ceredigion

That this House applauds the work of local groups, organisations, and individuals in facilitating and supporting volunteering efforts across Ceredigion; commends all those who are volunteering to help deliver food and medicines to the most vulnerable in our society, in addition to local businesses a

Recognition of Royal Mail Staff

That this House expresses its gratitude for the hard work of Royal Mail's postal workers in helping to ensure that people, communities and businesses stay connected during the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the important role Royal Mail is playing in the delivery of important parcels, letters, medica

Psychological support for NHS and social care workers

That this House notes the unprecedented situation that NHS staff, social care workers and all frontline support staff are dealing with in responding to the covid-19 outbreak; expresses concern at the psychological strain and trauma they are exposed to on a daily basis and the long-term impact this w

Centenary of the birth of Scots poet Edwin Morgan

That this House celebrates the centenary of the birth of Edwin Morgan, considered one of Scotland's greatest poets, who was born on 27 April 1920; recognises that he was named the first Scots Makar in 2004, first Glasgow Poet Laureate inn 1999, and recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 2

Sunday Mirror Reward frontline heroes campaign

That this House supports the Sunday Mirror Reward frontline heroes campaign calling for a scheme to reward health and care workers for their selfless dedication and commitment in the battle against covid-19; recognises their unstinting dedication and determination, often going well beyond the call o