Early Day Motions

AVAILABILITY OF ERENUMAB FOR MIGRAINE SUFFERERS

That this House disagrees with the decision made by the National Institute for Care Excellence to reject the migraine prevention drug Erenumab on the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; is disappointed by the reasoning that the drug was not cost-effective; believes that the health and well-b

PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS

That this House condemns the persecution of Christians and other religious groups; is extremely concerned about the rising levels of Christian persecution; is deeply concerned by reports that persecution of Christians in some parts of the world is at near genocide levels; understands that Christians

SUSPENSION OF NHS OVERSEAS VISITORS CHARGING REGIME FOR MATERNITY CARE

That this House is concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the BMA, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care, and is

YOUTH STRIKE FOR CLIMATE IN ST ANDREWS

That this House notes the tremendous support for the Youth Strike 4 Climate march through St Andrews, the gathering of 1,200 people on West Sands beach and the symbolic drawing of a line in the sand to mark the urgent need to act on climate change; further notes the significance of that event taking

HELENSBURGH RECOVERY CAFE

That this House congratulates everyone involved in the Helensburgh Recovery Cafe which is celebrating its third anniversary this month; recognises the important role the Recovery Cafe has played, and is currently playing in helping people who are in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse, people livi

DUNFERMLINE CENTRAL MOSQUE SUCCESS AT BRITISH BEACON MOSQUE AWARDS

That this House congratulates Dunfermline Central Mosque and Islamic Centre on winning three awards at this year's British Beacon Mosque Awards; understands that the Dunfermline-based mosque won awards for Best Outreach Programme, Most Impactful Imam and Best Run Mosque; pays tribute to Imam Habib,

FIFE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEIVES MOD EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARD

That this House congratulates Fife Chamber of Commerce on receiving the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence to acknowledge its advocacy and support for the armed forces, and its work to inspire others to do the same; notes that the Employer Recognition Scheme wards

BBC’S CRITICISM OF NAGA MUNCHETTY

That this House condemns the perverse decision by the BBC complaints unit to criticise presenter Naga Munchetty for criticising the racist language of US President Donald Trump; notes that President Trump's comments, telling Democratic representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tl

CURRY POT WINS BEST TAKEAWAY AWARD

That this House congratulates the Curry Pot in Dunfermline on being named the Best Takeaway in Central and Fife at the Asian Restaurant Awards (Scotland) 2019; notes that more than 70 Asian and Oriental restaurants were named as finalists at the prestigious industry awards ceremony this year, all of

ENDING THE IVF POSTCODE LOTTERY

That this House calls for an end to the postcode lottery for IVF treatment on the NHS; believes that the Government must hold local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to account and legislate to ensure that access to IVF provision on the NHS is equal across England; recognises that all CCGs should

WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to our society and deserve the best possible care and support; considers that those who have been injured in the service of the UK deserve the full value of their War Disablement Pension; notes that under the current system the War Disablement Pe

FERNANDO RICKSEN

That this House notes with the deepest sadness the passing of Fernando Ricksen, the former captain of Rangers Football Club and Netherlands International who died on 18 September 2019 at the age of 43 after a heroic and brave battle with the life shortening nerve and brain illness Motor Neurone Dise

JUNCTION 52 - CAPABILITY SCOTLAND 20TH ANNIVERSARY AT PENILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE

That this House commends the work of Junction 52, a day care service in Penilee Community Centre in Glasgow operated by Capability Scotland, on their 20th anniversary; notes that the service is a day care service for up to 40 adults with learning or physical disabilities; further notes that Junction

NOBLE ARTS BOXING CLUB SUMMER LUNCH CLUB

The house notes the work of the Nitshill Noble Art Gym, a boxing gym and community hub based in Nitshill in Glasgow, which throughout the summer helped local disadvantaged families by providing a safe, secure environment for children to be fed and to play in; thanks the club for feeding 68 children

MUSICIANS IN EXILE - AWARD FOR RACE, FAITH AND RELIGION AT THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS 2019

That this House congratulates Musicians in Exile, a community project for asylum seekers and refugee musicians formed by The Glasgow Barons, an orchestra in Govan, on winning the Community Organisation Award for Race, Faith and Religion at the National Diversity Awards 2019 at a prestigious black-ti

JOINT ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP REPORT ON VISA PROBLEMS FOR AFRICAN VISITORS TO THE UK

That this House welcomes the publication of the joint All-Party Parliamentary Group Report by the APPG for Africa, the APPG for Diaspora, Development & Migration and APPG for Malawi entitled Visa problems for African visitors to the UK; understands that the report is the culmination of an investigat

GREEN NEW DEAL BILL

That this House notes the lack of a comprehensive Government plan to decarbonise the UK economy in response to the climate emergency; recognises public concern about the lack of decisive action; and call on the Government to support the Green New Deal Bill, formally known as the Decarbonisation and

CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF SCOUTING IN FREUCHIE

That this House congratulates all Scout Leaders, Volunteers and Scouts involved over the past 110 years in the 15th Fife (Freuchie) Scout Group; recognises the dedication of all, both past and present, including the Gordon family, to ensuring the Group makes a valuable and important contribution to

30 YEARS OF DOORS OPEN DAYS IN SCOTLAND

That this House congratulates Doors Open Days Scotland as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2019; recognises that Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates architecture, culture, heritage and the built environment, offering free access to over a thousand venues across t

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER

That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2019 marked the 60th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster; recognises that forty-seven men lost their lives in the disaster; notes the impact that it had on the local community, particularly on the families of the men who lost their lives; c

150 YEARS OF THE ROYAL ARCH

That this House congratulates the Royal Arch in Broughty Ferry on turning 150 years old this week; recognises that the bar, which was originally built in the 1840's as 'The Railway Tavern', changed it's name to The Royal Arch in 1869; and wishes owner Jonathan Stewart, the staff and the customers al

MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL FUNDING

That this House notes that the organisation Marie Stopes International (MSI), which performed almost five million abortions in 2018, has had its funding from Her Majesty's Government increased by over 5,000 per cent in the last 12 years to over £48 million in 2018 making the UK taxpayer the largest

PARKINSON'S UK LANARKSHIRE AND GLASGOW SOUTH BRANCH 15TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Parkinson's UK Lanarkshire and Glasgow South Branch on reaching its 15th anniversary year of providing information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers; recognises that the group is led by volunteers who are committed to us

HOUSE OF HOPE EAST KILBRIDE

That this House congratulates House of Hope Recycling Village, East Kilbride for its dedication to the community since its establishment five years ago, commends Alphonse Francis and his family for their tireless work in assisting in 1,500 tonnes being diverted from landfill, offering social support

WALES SLOVAKIA FOOTBALL MATCH EURO 2020

That this House condemns racism in football on all levels, welcomes the UEFA Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body investigation into racist behaviour by Slovakian fans in a previous UEFA football qualifier; notes its disappointment that 2,137 travelling Wales supporters will not be allowed to attend