Early Day Motions

Intimidation in public life

That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no political boundaries; welco

Jailing of Catalan political and civic leaders

That this House expresses deep concern at the verdict of the Spanish Supreme Court in finding 12 Catalan political and civic leaders guilty of sedition, embezzlement of public funds and disobedience in relation to the 2017 referendum on Catalan independence and at the imposition of jail sentences of

Spain and Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union procedure

That this House calls on the Government to press the relevant EU institutions to consider launching a procedure under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union in response to the Spanish state's actions in relation to the Catalan crisis, which include the prosecution and sentencing of Catalan politi

Barclays's withdrawal from the banking framework with Post Office Ltd

That this House expresses alarm on learning that Barclays bank has decided to withdraw from a key element of the banking framework agreement with Post Office Ltd, which allows personal and business customers to access their bank accounts via 11,500 post office locations across the UK; notes that the

Alcohol Charter

That this House reaffirms its support for the Alcohol Charter, which was launched on 16 October 2018 by the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm; notes that the charter is now supported by 35 organisations; further notes wit

Professor Alex Stevens and the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

That this House notes with concern the recent resignation of Professor Alex Stevens from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD); commends his invaluable contribution to the ACMD as Chair of its Working Group on Custody-Community Transitions; notes with regret that his decision was prompt

Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

That this House recognises the debt of honour it owes mineworkers who sacrificed their health working in dark and dangerous conditions to fuel the industry that created the nation's wealth; believes that in their retirement, miners and their widows deserve financial security; expresses concern that

Women Against State Pension Inequality

That this House calls on the Government to financially support women worst affected by the accelerated increase in the state pension age introduced through the Pensions Act 2011; notes with concern that significant numbers of women were unaware of pension age equalisation set out in the Pensions Act

Manifesto for Radiotherapy

That this House welcomes the Manifesto for Radiotherapy; recognises that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime; further recognises that although needed in over 50 per cent of cases, access to radiotherapy in England varies from 25 per cent to 49 per cent depending on the region, wi

Baby Loss Awareness Week

That this House notes that 9-15 October is Baby Loss Awareness Week; offers sincere sympathy to those families who have lost precious babies; notes the wonderful remembrance services that take place across the UK throughout the week; and urges those who have lost a baby to use this opportunity to pu

Athletics World Championships

That this House notes the British golds in the Women's heptathlon and 200m at the Athletics World Championships; congratulates Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith on their tremendous achievements as well as the rest of team GB; thanks the coaches and those who put so much time and effort

Ulster-Scots Language Week

That this House supports the Ulster-Scots Language Week being held by Derry City and Strabane Council in the last week of November; notes this week-long initiative is led by the Ulster-Scots Agency to promote the language which, along with Irish, is one of the indigenous languages of the region; bel

Effect of Turkish military action on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq

That this House believes that Turkey's attack on northern Syria is a humanitarian disaster and Turkey should withdraw immediately and negotiate before more innocent people are killed, injured, and displaced; fears that Turkey's actions could effectively Arabise Kurdish lands in Syria forever and rep

Celebrating organisations that engage with young people

That this House recognises the value and importance of summer programmes across the UK, both to teach young people valuable skills and to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour within communities; praises the work of programmes that facilitate these activities such as StreetGames; recognises that

Psoriasis Awareness Week

That this House recognises Psoriasis Awareness Week from 27 October – 3 November 2019 which this year aims to highlight how prospective parents can overcome the potential difficulties in treating psoriasis before, during and after childbirth; notes that the peak onset of psoriasis, which can affect

Protection of journalists and elected representatives from violence

That this House is appalled by footage obtained by the New York Times purporting to show a video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was broadcast at a rally of Trump supporters in Miami;

Anti-Semitic Attack in Halle, Germany

That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous anti-semitic attack at the synagogue in Halle, Germany, and sends condolences to those affected; notes with concern the increase in antisemitism in society and the impact on the Jewish community; resolves to support the Jewish comm

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING AND FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being awarded Sports University of the year 2020 in the highly regarded Sunday Times Good University Guide; notes the efforts of the staff and continued investment in world class facilities in this award and that the University also has a w

NATHAN MACQUEEN SELECTED FOR 2020 TOYKO PARALYMPICS FOR ARCHERY

That this House congratulates Nathan Macqueen from Addiewell on securing a place in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics for archery; commends his individual talent; further congratulates Nathan Macqueen on being ranked 6th in the world; and wishes him further success for the future.

NATURALIST, KEITH GRAHAM, PORT OF MENTLEITH

That this House recognises the commitment and hard work of naturalist, Keith Graham who has written a weekly column in the Stirling Observer on natural issues for over forty years; notes the invaluable contribution to raising awareness of the natural world to the readership; and further notes the su

PUBLICATION OF DIGGING INTO STIRLING'S PAST

That this House notes the publication of Digging into Stirling's Past, Uncovering the secrets of Scotland's smallest city by Stirling archaeologist, Murray Cook; congratulates Murray Cook on that publication; and further notes the great work he has done in bringing together so many great and interes

GLASGOW GAELS, GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND 2019 SENIOR CHAMPIONS

That this House congratulates the Glasgow Gaels on winning the GAA Scotland 2019 Senior Men’s Championship, the first time since 2006; believes that this success is an indication of the dedicated and hard work of players, coaches and volunteers of the club and is very well deserved; and understands

SAFEGUARDING LEGISLATION: SEX OFFENDERS

That this House notes the ease with which registered sex offenders and criminals are able to change their name via deed poll, for as little as £15 online, as an automatic right; further notes that, under Section 84 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, the onus is placed on the sex offender to notify the

INTIMIDATION IN PUBLIC LIFE

That this House notes that there is a growing recognition that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK; further notes that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue, the abuse and intimidation

20 YEARS OF PAT'S GUIDE TO THE WEST END

That this House congratulates Pat Byrne, author and editor of the website Pat's Guide to the West End, on the site's 20th anniversary; notes that the website, which provides reviews, advice and information about cultural and social activities in the West End of Glasgow, first appeared online in 1999