Early Day Motions

Barclays Bank closures

That this House notes with concern the decision by Barclay's Bank on 3 February 2020 to close three branches in Ballymena, Belfast and Newtownards from 29 May 2020; asserts that there is no acceptable rationale for closure of three branches in three major towns and cities in Northern Ireland on the

International Women's Day and freedom of religion or belief

That this House celebrates International Women's Day which took place on Sunday March 8; recognises the importance of marking the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women; reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality; notes with sadness that the subjugation and persecu

World Hearing Day: Tuesday 3 March 2020

That this House recognises the importance of World Hearing Day; applauds the work of the National Association of Deafened People (NADP) which seeks to highlight the importance of timely and effective interventions in order to ensure that those with hearing loss are able to achieve their full potenti

The Living Rent Universal Credit Evictions Charter

That this House believes that the universal credit benefit system continues to have a disproportionately harmful effect on tenants in social housing; is concerned that universal credit’s five week waiting period has forced social housing tenants who rely on this lifeline benefit into arrears and pov

National Pub and Bar Awards 2020

That this House congratulates Staggs, also known as The Volunteer Arms, on being named Pub of the Year in the Lothians by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA); notes that CAMRA reward the industry for consistently selling real ale in good condition, on its excellent service, welcome, atmosphere, style,

Accelerating human relevant life sciences in the UK

That this House acknowledges that many of the major diseases of our time remain poorly understood and lack adequate treatments; notes the economic, business and public health benefits of developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that have the potential to reduce drug development failures and save

Abertay University top European ranking

That this House congratulates Abertay University on its top place European ranking for games education in the prestigious annual Princeton Review; further congratulates the University for placing thirteenth in the world for its undergraduate programme and seventh in the world for its post-graduate p

Ending sexual harassment in the work place

That this House recognises the need to end sexual harassment and violence at work, which is a hidden epidemic that particularly affects women workers, as well as young and LGBTQ+ people; acknowledges with concern the joint TUC and Everyday Sexism Project study which found that one in two women in th

Commemorating Ross Scott

That this House notes with deep regret the passing of Ross Scott, a caring, passionate young man from Kirkcaldy who developed AIDS having unknowingly lived with HIV virus for two years, and succumbed to his illness on 14th January aged just 25; commends his bravery in using his own diagnosis in 2017

Equitable Life

That this House recognises that the Equitable Life scandal remains an ongoing and significant injustice; notes that the majority of victims are retired factory shop workers, nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners who diligently saved for their retirement; is concerned that 12 yea

Cowdenbeath High Street

That this House congratulates Cowdenbeath being shortlisted for the (Scottish) Rising Star Award as part of the Great British High Street Awards; recognises the works to progress digital buddy partnerships between local schools and shopkeepers on the high street which will see, in exchange for impro

BBC as an institution of national importance

That this House recognises that the BBC is a national treasure, a public service the UK can be proud of, with world class programmes and services, that the public pay for; notes that whatever criticism there may be of the BBC’s news output, editorial decisions, governance, transparency, accountabili

Marine Stewardship Council's fisheries standard

That this House notes the importance of the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) fisheries standard in recognising and rewarding efforts to protect the world's oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future; further notes the role of the MSC in promoting and encouraging fisheries to meet the hig

Include Me2 Club opens commnuity hub

That this House applauds the valuable work of Include Me2 Club, based in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire; congratulates members, volunteers and supporters on a hugely successful first ten years of operation; recognises the immense commitment of those who organise events and activities for children and a

35th anniversary of Newry Police Station mortar attack

That this House recalls with great sadness the death of nine Police Service of Northern Ireland officers at the Newry Police Station which was attacked by mortars on 28 February 1985; extends continued sympathy to the families of those officers who were killed by the IRA; offers support to those RUC

Big Yellow Friday 2020

That this House notes that 6 March 2020 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for people affected by a life­-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that eve

Rare Diseases Day

That this House notes that Rare Diseases Day was on 29 February 2020; congratulates all of those people involved in the promotion of the message that although the disease maybe rare - you are not alone; notes the message, Rare is many. Rare is strong. Rare is proud; and joins with the sufferers of r

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science for Paralympian Michael Kerr

That this House recognises the outstanding sporting and educational contribution of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill constituency's, Michael Kerr; notes that, after suffering catastrophic spinal injuries at the age of 17 due to a swimming pool incident while on holiday, Mr Kerr was confined to a w

A public scientific hearing on animal experiments

That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, with its Beagle ambassador, rescued ex-laboratory dog Scarlet; congratulates Scarlet on winning the Animal Hero, Inspirational Animal of the Year Award 2018; further notes that the latest Home Office figures show that the numbers o

Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir

That this House congratulates the Lesmahagow Male Voice Choir on reaching its 100th anniversary; commends the choir for having the goal of improving musical education and social life of the young people of Lesmahagow; praises the excellent leadership of the present conductor, Oksana Mavrodii and all

Aktion T4

That this House remembers the tragic events known as Aktion T4 in Nazi Germany; notes that up to 300,000 people died as a result of that involuntary euthanasia programme in Nazi Germany; recognises the horror of the crime committed, namely that both children and adults were murdered purely because o

Six Nations Rugby broadcasting rights

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Kirkhill Primary School achieves Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 Gardening Award

That this House congratulates Kirkhill Primary School on achieving a Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 Gardening Award; appreciates that this demonstrates significant commitment by the children and the school community to making the most of their environment; understands that the Gardening Award i

70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster

That this House notes that 12 March 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster in Wales; further notes that the flight concerned was for rugby union fans returning home from the Five Nations game between Ireland and Wales; commends efforts, including a service being held by Cwmbran

National Bed and Breakfast Week 2020

That this House notes that Britain's B&Bs, guest houses and family-run hotels constitute a vital part of the UK’s tourism offer and our welcome to the world; notes that this sector of 35,000 microbusinesses have combined annual sales of £3.6 billion ; stresses the important role that B&Bs play in ru