Early Day Motions

Community ownership of The Lido, Innellan

That this House congratulates South Cowal Community Enterprise and all the residents of the villages of Toward and Innellan on the South Cowal peninsular who, following a two-year campaign and with the assistance of the Scottish Land Fund saved their local village shop and Post Office, The Lido from

Forget Me Not children's hospice

That this House supports the outstanding work of the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice's Shooting Star campaign; thanks the hospice for providing crucial support to parents and families across West Yorkshire who have lost children before, during and shortly after their birth; commends the staff, volu

Humanitarian aid to Northern Syria

That this House is deeply concerned about the decision taken on 10 January 2020 by the United Nations Security Council to cut back essential humanitarian aid to Northern Syria, a decision which exposes four million people to the prospect of a devastating lack of basic daily food stuffs and medicines

Police conduct in Hong Kong and international human rights law

That this House welcomes the inauguration of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong to promote democracy and the rule of law, and to defend human rights in Hong Kong, to share information about Hong Kong, and to nurture relations between the United Kingdom and the people of Hong Kong; notes

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer appointed UK Decarbonisation Champion

That this House congratulates Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Associate Principal (Global Sustainability) at Heriot-Watt University, on her appointment as the UK’s Decarbonisation Champion by UK Research and Innovation; notes that Mercedes Maroto-Valer will work with industry and leading experts to

Protection for unaccompanied child refugees

That this House notes that there are thousands of unaccompanied child refugees throughout Europe living in desperate circumstances; welcomes the Government’s statement that it will ensure unaccompanied children will continue to be able to come to the UK to join a relative; notes with concern the rem

Bikes and Trikes and for Highland Carers

That this House congratulates Bikes and Trikes for Highland Carers group on its successful pilot funded by Cycling Scotland's behaviour change programme; notes that the group used the funding to buy 24 eBikes to deploy to health professionals and carers undertaking home visits to encourage a healthy

Success of University of the Highlands and Islands Scholar

That this House congratulates the University of the Highlands and Islands archaeology scholar Neil Ackerman on being awarded the Robertson Medal from the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland; notes that the medal is awarded each year to the scholarship candidate judged to be the most outs

Stryd y Plas, Caernarfon: Rising Star Award

That this House congratulates Stryd y Plas, Caernarfon on winning the Welsh Rising Star Award at the Great British High Street Awards 2019; recognises that this success reflects the huge amount of hard work and commitment shown by Hwb Caernarfon, local businesses and partner organisations in creatin

Protecting the oceans

That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of vibrant oceans to our global ecosystem; notes that our oceans are facing a variety of threats, including large amounts of waste of all kinds being disposed of in them, overfishing and human caused climate change, and that the creatures with

Best bar none award

That this House congratulates Junk Yard bar in Hamilton on winning Best Bar None, Best Bar and Gold Award at the recent Best Bar None Scottish awards 2019-20; recognises that Junk Yard placed first in the Lanarkshire region; acknowledges the hard work and effort of Bernard, Ewelina, Ben and all the

First anniversary of The Charter

That this House warmly congratulates the congregation at The Charter in Tollcross, Glasgow on celebrating its first anniversary; notes that The Charter which was formerly a public house has bucked a trend of Churches being converted into public houses and done the opposite; celebrates the growth of

60 years of 84th Glasgow Girls Brigade in Easterhouse

That this House celebrates the 60th anniversary of 84th Glasgow Girls Brigade in Easterhouse; notes that Easterhouse Girls Brigade has been unswerving in its service to the local community and its encouragement of girls as they grow up in the Church; commends all of the volunteers, led by Captain Ma

Investing in social prescribing to improve public health

That this House is concerned that Government cuts to local government funding are reducing the ability for arts and culture to improve society’s health and wellbeing; notes that this lack of investment undermines health care professional's capability to deliver effective social prescribing initiativ

Scotland's representation in the European Parliament

That this House calls on the Minister for the Cabinet Office to take immediate steps to ensure the relevant Scottish National Party candidate is appointed to take the place in the European Parliament vacated by the hon. Member for Stirling on his election to this House; notes that Scotland returned

Holocaust Memorial

That this House recognises the example of Yad Vasher with professional development courses for educators, age-appropriate study programmes with educational materials; recognises its exhibitions on the Holocaust with the names of Holocaust victims, the memory and names of its six million Jews murdere

Management at Veolia Harlow

That this House notes the serious allegations made by waste operatives employed by Veolia in Harlow of workplace bullying by management staff; expresses concern at the significant accusations of harassment, lack of training, poor management and all-round misery in the workplace; further notes one pa

Bilateral relations with the Kurdistan region in Iraq

That this House applauds the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for upholding its integrity in a delicate geopolitical position through adroit management of regional and international relations; supports its efforts to improve relations with the federal government in Baghdad through fully implement

Tamil Heritage Month

That this House supports the establishment of a Tamil Heritage Month which would provide an annual opportunity to celebrate the contribution of the Tamil diaspora in the UK; notes that Canada holds a similar, highly successful Tamil Heritage Month; recognises that there are more than 300,000 Tamils

Job losses at Jaguar Land Rover Halewood plant

That this House is alarmed at the shocking news from Jaguar Land Rover that 500 jobs are to go at its Halewood plant as it moves from a three shift system to a two shift system; notes that there will be a knock on effect in the supply chain; is concerned that ongoing uncertainty about Brexit and our

Sarah Everett: Uniformed services champion at Community Champions Awards

That this House commends nurse Sarah Everett from Govan, in Glasgow, on winning the Uniformed Services Award at the Community Champions Awards 2019; the Community Champions Awards this year was voted on by readers of the Evening Times and organised in association with Glasgow Fort and supported by o

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

That this House notes that on 27 January 2020 the UK will observe the 15th International Holocaust Remembrance Day since its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly; further notes that International Holocaust Remembrance Day takes place on 27 January to mark the anniversary of the liberation

Max Freedman's service to parliamentary staff

That this House recognises Max Freedman's commitment over 10 years as the chair of the Parliamentary staff UNITE trade union branch representing staff of all parties in Parliament and constituency offices; appreciates that over the past decade he has worked tirelessly in representing staff of hon. M

The life of Alasdair Gray 1934-2019: Glasgow-born artist and author

That this House is deeply saddened at the passing of Glasgow-born artist, author and creative genius, Alasdair Gray, who died on 29 December 2019 aged 85, and sends its condolences and best wishes to all knew him; notes that Alasdair studied at the Glasgow School of Art, and became famous for his mu

Burns Night celebrations

That this House notes the Ulster Scots Agency's compilation of a list of celebrations taking place from Belfast to Banbridge and throughout the Province that cover a range of historical and poetic events that highlight the great legacy of Robbie Burns; further notes the wonderful connections between