Early Day Motions

Community support from Young Farmers' Clubs

That this House commends Young Farmers' Clubs across Wales for responding so positively to the covid-19 pandemic; applauds its members for their work in supporting the elderly and most vulnerable in local communities by delivering food, medicine, and other essential supplies to people in self-isolat

CamGlen Covid Support Group

That this House notes that the coronavirus pandemic has seen community initiatives spring up across Scotland to help people who are self-isolating and shielding from coronavirus; notes that the CamGlen Covid Support group has been established by Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust, local ele

Hamilton Covid-19 Warriors

That this House notes that the coronavirus pandemic has seen community initiatives spring up across Scotland to help people who are self-isolating and shielding from coronavirus; notes that the Hamilton Covid-19 Warriors group has been established to provide support to residents across Hamilton; und

Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis

That this House is extremely concerned that the world’s worst man-made humanitarian crisis could deteriorate further following reports of imminent aid cuts to UN humanitarian programmes in Yemen; notes that more than five years of fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi armed group h

World Health Organisation preconditions for lifting covid-19 lockdowns: test, trace and isolate

That this House notes that one of the World Health Organisation's six preconditions for lifting lockdowns includes the capacity to detect, test, isolate and treat every case and trace every contact; is deeply concerned that this precondition is not reflected in the Government’s five tests for exitin

Independent investigation into Scottish Football

That this House notes the decision by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding how the current Scottish Football season should be concluded due to games being called off; is concerned that having asked Clubs to vote on a way forward to help resolve major financial issues, a number

International human rights violations during the coronavirus pandemic

That this House is gravely concerned by serious human rights violations occurring across the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; notes that restrictions on human rights in response to a national public health emergency must be lawful, proportionate, necessary, subject to review, and limit

NHS Louisa Jordan, Glasgow

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Government that the temporary NHS Scotland medical facility being established at the Scottish Events Campus in Glasgow in response to the coronavirus pandemic is to be called NHS Louisa Jordan; notes that Sister Louisa Jordan was born in Mary

Sanctions on Iran during the covid-19 pandemic

That this House notes the importance of meeting the humanitarian needs of Iranian people during Covid-19; further notes the need for US sanctions on Iran to be lifted as a necessity in meeting the humanitarian needs of Iranians; is deeply concerned about the ability of Iranians to access vital medic

Community efforts to protect NHS workers during the covid-19 pandemic

That this House congratulates the innovative measures undertaken by individuals and groups to support and protect NHS workers; recognises the national spirit and community creativity collectively engaged to tackle shortfalls in supplies; acknowledges the meaningful contribution of those groups in th

Collaboration between businesses and charities to deliver essential supplies

That this House recognises the proficient readiness of businesses and charities to adapt to this crisis through repurposing and collaboration in order to deliver essential supplies to the most vulnerable in society; notes that the Royal Bank of Scotland at its headquarters in Gogarburn has been temp

Mutual aid community initiatives providing essential services

That this House commends the invaluable contributions made by all individuals who have committed their time to organising and volunteering for local mutual aid community initiatives; recognises that the meaning and value of neighbours and community has developed an ever greater significance and role

100th birthday of war veteran Jack Ransom

That this House celebrates the 100th birthday of Largs resident and war veteran Jack Ransom, on 15th April, the celebrations for which had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak; is aware that Jack’s life began in London before he moved to Scotland, a country for which he has developed a de

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Radical War of 1820

That this House acknowledges the 200 year anniversary this month of the Scottish Insurrection or Radical War; applauds the efforts of those who fought for the universal franchise and wider social and economic rights; recognises the sacrifice, in particular of the three 1820 Martyrs, James Wilson, J

Consular assistance for British nationals

That this House recommends clarifying the guidance around consular assistance and enshrining in law the right to consular assistance at a time when thousands of British nationals are stranded overseas during the outbreak of covid-19; recognises that currently there is no legal right to consular assi

Midlothian's champions board

That this House congratulates Midlothian’s Champions Board on their successful creation and premiere of their community video; notes that the video was made by group of local children and staff of Midlothian’s Champions Board; acknowledges that the purpose of the board is to provide a platform for M

Government support for dental practices during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House notes the impact of covid-19 on dental practices; recognises that dental practices offer vital services forncommunities; notes that the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for support with business rates to be provided for private and specialist dental practices and warned th

Government support for veterinary practices during the covid-19 outbreak

That this House notes the impact of Covid-19 on veterinary practices; recognises that veterinary practices are not only local businesses but essential services in communities; further recognises that veterinary practices are vital to maintaining the food supply chain and provide lifesaving care and

Lend an Ear project

That this House commends Beeslack Community High School on its Lend an Ear Project to prevent social isolation by contacting members of the community on a weekly basis for chats and social interaction; thanks the community office staff, swim teachers and others who are manning the project; notes tha

Midlothian food banks

That this House commends the work of food banks across Midlothian to keep people fed and support communities through this difficult time; applauds the volunteers who run food banks, as well as those who donate to them; notes that the spike in food bank usage across the country signals that the Gover

Community co-operation in Midlothian

That this House commends the invaluable work of local volunteering organisations, community groups, residents’ forums, community councils, resilience groups and other suchlike organisations in facilitating and supporting volunteering and community efforts in Midlothian; thanks and commends those off

EU exit transition period

That this House notes with disappointment the announcement on 16 April 2020 by the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator that the UK Government intends to refuse to extend the EU exit transition period beyond December 2020, risking a no-deal Brexit during a time that the UK, Europe and much of the world will

Citizenship rights for key workers during the covid-19 pandemic

That this House believes that it is unjust that, in the context of the covid-19 pandemic, many key workers are living in perpetual uncertainty about whether they can remain in the UK; expresses its gratitude to all key workers, from doctors to care workers to hospital cleaners, for their efforts in

Insurance claims and coronavirus

This House expresses its concern that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has advised insurers that they see no reason to intervene in cases where business interruption claims resulting from the covid-19 virus are not covered; notes that the fine print of many business interruption policies do not

Non-essential travel during the covid-19 pandemic

That this House expresses its gratitude to the vast majority of people who are respecting guidelines on social distancing and non-essential travel in relation to covid-19; is however concerned about continuing reports of people travelling to rural areas to visit holiday homes and holiday lets; and u