Early Day Motions

Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners

That this House expresses grave concern about reports of widespread and systematic torture of Palestinians detained and imprisoned by Israel, including children; notes with alarm that, since 2023, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with evidence of intensifying abuses, including beatings,

Student Loans Company repayments

That this House expresses grave concern at reports that the Student Loans Company (SLC) has instructed 22,000 students to immediately repay tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and childcare grants issued in error; notes that many of those affected are from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrou

Impact of war in the Middle East on the cost of living

That this House expresses deep concern at the escalating cost of living crisis affecting households across the United Kingdom; notes that the war in the Middle East has severely disrupted vital supply chains including shipping, energy, critical minerals and metals, food and fertiliser, semi-conducto

8th anniversary of Steps to Hope SCIO

That this House marks the 8th anniversary of the establishment of Steps to Hope SCIO in 2018; recognises the organisation’s continued work in tackling homelessness and addiction in Edinburgh through peer-led recovery support, emergency food provision, and structured residential rehabilitation; notes

Peregrine falcons in Woking

That this House congratulates the Surrey Bird Club and the Woking Peregrine Project on the recent success of the peregrine falcons nesting at Export House in Woking; notes that the installation of a nest box in 2016 has supported the return of these remarkable birds of prey to the town centre; furth

UN General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 on declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as a crime against humanity

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to abstain on the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 rather than vote for it; recognises the immense harm and suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade, and the legacy of harm left by the practice, as well as colonial

David Colraine

That this House pays tribute to David Colraine, founder of Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG), who passed away on 17 January 2026; recognises his lifelong dedication to supporting asbestos victims, workers and their families, which made a profound and lasting impact on his community, one that has a rich

Mini Police

That this House congratulates the Mini Police, a component of the National Volunteer Police Cadets programme for students aged eight to eleven years old, on their successful collaboration with Preston Primary School in Yeovil; expresses admiration for the Mini Police’s aim of introducing children to

James Bamford and Project Dance

That this House celebrates the continued success of the Project Dance Charity Foundation, which was founded by James Bamford at just 14 years old, in making performing arts more accessible and inclusive for students of all backgrounds; further congratulates James Bamford on his success in inspiring

Cost of plumbing services

That this House recognises the significant and rising cost of plumbing services and, in particular, emergency call-outs; notes with concern that the cost-of-living crisis is increasingly limiting people's ability to access the plumbing services they need; further notes that the rural premium exacerb

Introduction of reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognise

Energy, water and digital infrastructure investment in Scotland

That this Parliament notes the importance of creating stronger, better connected and more resilient communities across Scotland; recognises that ScottishPower, SSE, Scottish Water and Openreach have recently set out £46 billion of investment in the country’s infrastructure between 2025-2030; underst

First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling

That this House notes the first anniversary of the UK Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, the definition of “woman” is based on biological sex; recognises the significance of this judgme

Bermuda and oil industry tax

That this House notes recent research showing that the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda is a major hub for oil industry tax avoidance, and hosts the headquarters of three of the world’s top ten oil drilling contractors, four of the world’s ten biggest oil tanker companies, Shell and Chevron off

70th anniversary of Crawley's councils

That this House notes that 70 years has passed since Crawley Urban District Council gave the New Town of Crawley its own principal authority for the first time on 1 April 1956; and recognises the enormous contribution made by the urban district and borough councils in delivering for the people of th

Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH)

That this House congratulates Inverness-based charity Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) on securing one of this year’s GSK IMPACTS Awards, a prestigious honour for health and care charities in the UK; notes their valuable work in supporting people affected by rape and sexual abuse and

Recognition of Gaelic Games in Britain

That this House welcomes the official recognition of Gaelic games by Sport England, Scotland and Wales; congratulates Britain GAA for its decades long work to protect, promote and enhance Gaelic games in communities across these islands; celebrates the significant growth in participation in Gaelic s

Councillor Richard Gorton

That this House congratulates Councillor Richard Gorton for his service as a Councillor for Wolstanton on Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council between 2022 and 2026; notes that Councillor Gorton is stepping down from the District Borough Council at the election on Thursday 7 May 2026; ackno

GP access

That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917

Support for hospitality businesses

That this House notes with serious concern the cumulative cost pressures facing independent hospitality businesses across the United Kingdom; recognises that the simultaneous impact of rising National Minimum Wage, increased employer National Insurance contributions, rising energy costs, food price

St Patrick's Primary Sporting Gold

That this House congratulates St. Patrick’s Primary School, Kilsyth on the achievement of their SportScotland Gold School Award and notes contributions of pupils, teachers and Active School Coordinators in achieving this prestigious award; and recognises that this award acknowledges the efforts acr

Rothesay Winter Gardens and community ownership

That this House congratulates everyone involved in the successful acquisition of the Rothesay Winter Gardens on the Isle of Bute; recognises that this acquisition was only made possible because of the hard work and perseverance of Bute Community Land Company and the generous assistance of the Scotti

Oban Mountain Rescue 25th anniversary

That this House congratulates and sends its sincere thanks to the volunteers, both past and present, of Oban Mountain Rescue as they celebrate their 25th anniversary; notes that Oban Mountain Rescue cover a vast, varied and challenging landscape spreading across some of the most remote areas of Argy

Decarbonisation of Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club

That this House applauds Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club’s commitment to decarbonisation and energy efficiency by successfully retrofitting their clubhouse to make the facility a warmer, more efficient space through the installation of proper loft insulation, energy-efficient heating and lighting

Loch Leven Sea Savers

That this House congratulates the volunteers of the Loch Leven Sea Savers, a citizen science group based in Ballachulish, on the success of their community-led campaign to have the waters of Loch Leven, at the Rive Coe and the Ballachulish Peninsula, designated as official bathing water by the Scott