Early Day Motions

SCOTTISH ADJACENT WATERS BOUNDARIES ORDER 1999

That this House believes that the UK Government should rescind the Scottish Adjacent Waters Boundaries Order 1999; notes that, under this regulation, 15,000 square kilometres of Scottish waters, as agreed in the Continental Shelf (Jurisdiction) Order 1968, were transferred unilaterally from Scottish

KASHMIRI PEOPLE

That this House calls on the UK Government to use all diplomatic and economic measures at its disposal to influence the Indian and Pakistan governments to ensure that democracy is respected and that the Kashmiri people are at the heart of any constitutional reform of the region, including respecting

COMPULSORY GUIDELINES FOR ABOLITION OF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES

That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care's guidance which states that NHS organisations should work with their patients and staff, local authorities and public transport providers to make sure that users can get to the site (and park if necessary) as safely, conveniently and ec

ARMS FAIR EXHIBITORS

That this House notes the biennial Defence and Security Equipment International arms fair will take place at the Excel Centre in London's Docklands from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September 2019; understands that over 1,600 exhibitors will display a range of warfare equipment from tear gas and missiles

NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING FOR GLASGOW GIRLS FC

That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls FC, which is based in Glasgow East constituency, on being awarded a £9,420 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the money will be put to great use through the delivery of four 12 week wor

SWINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

That this House congratulates Swinton Primary School in Glasgow East constituency which is celebrating its 90th birthday; acknowledges the enormous contribution the school has made to the area, having educated thousands of local people and influencing young minds for the better over the past nine de

ASDA CONTRACT 6

That this House notes with concern the decision by ASDA to proceed with proposals to put all hourly paid employees on flexible contracts (Contract 6) despite considerable concern about the proposed changes to employee terms and conditions; further notes that the flexibility clause in Contract 6 will

SUPPORTING CLIMATE STRIKES ON 20 SEPTEMBER 2019

That this House acknowledges that there is a climate emergency and that urgent action is required to rapidly decarbonise the UK economy; welcomes the call from Greta Thunberg and youth activists from Fridays for Future for adults to join with students and young people striking on 20 September 2019 t

SUPPORTING CLIMATE STRIKES ON 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 (No. 2)

This House acknowledges that we are in a climate emergency and that urgent action is required rapidly to decarbonise the UK economy; welcomes the call from Greta Thunberg and youth activists from Fridays for Future for adults to join students and young people striking on 20 September 2019 to demand

AMAZON FIRES

That this House notes with deep concern the over 90,000 fires recorded in Brazil so far this year, with burning detected inside indigenous lands and nature reserves; notes that the Amazon rainforest is home to over 20 million people including 1 million indigenous people, 10 per cent of the Earth's b

NUMBER 2 BUS SERVICE BETWEEN BAILLIESTON AND AIRDRIE

That this House expresses concern at First Bus’s decision to remove the Number 2 service from Baillieston and Airdrie; recognises that the decision will have a detrimental impact on Coatbridge, leaving the area with no direct bus link to both Airdrie and Glasgow; notes that the Number 2 is a vital s

FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MONKLANDS

That this House expresses its concern at the decision taken by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman, to remove the current University Hospital Monklands site as an option for the location of the new University Hospital Monklands; notes that an independent r

PAEDIATRIC CONTINENCE SERVICES

That this House notes that bladder and bowel problems affect more than 900,000 children and young people in the United Kingdom; is concerned that the Paediatric Continence Forum reports that first line paediatric continence services across the country have deteriorated as local authority spending on

STONE OF DESTINY

That this House believes that the Stone of Destiny should be returned to its rightful home in Perthshire; welcomes the consultation on the future of the Stone initiated by the Scottish Government; welcomes the £23 million refurbishment of the Perth City Hall and recognises that this will be a first-

CONFLICT IN KASHMIR

That this House expresses huge concern about the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in Kashmir by the Indian Government, stripping away the right to special status for the people of Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the road to ethnic cleansing opened up by the ongoing communications blackout and the

SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO

Line 5, delete from "age;" to end and insert " is concerned that the revised localness guidelines published by Ofcom will allow less local content and the creation of a backdoor national radio stations at the expense of local radio; understands that the guidelines are meant to protect the provision

CELEBRATING THE PUNJABI WOMEN’S DANCE FESTIVAL TEEYAN

That this House congratulates the women of the West London-based organisation Voice of Women on their inspiring performance of a specially choregraphed Teeyan folk dance on 22 July 2019 in the Palace of Westminster; notes that Teeyan celebrates women and daughters during the monsoon season; celebrat

NSPCC SCOTLAND’S PICTURE THIS: IMAGES OF CHILDHOOD IN GOVAN EVENT

That this House congratulates the NSPCC Scotland on their Picture This: Images of Childhood in Govan photo exhibition event on 1 August 2019 in Govan, Glasgow; notes that the event showcased the photo diaries project which followed nine families in Govan over a three month period to capture what chi

INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY 2019

That this House congratulates the Republic of India on celebrating the 72nd anniversary of its independence on 15 August 2019; recognises the success that India has made of its independence since 1947; notes the huge contribution made by the Indian diaspora to the wealth, prosperity and development

PAKISTAN INDEPENDENCE DAY 2019

That this House congratulates the Republic of Pakistan on celebrating the 72nd anniversary of its Independence on 14 August 2019; recognises the success that Pakistan has made of its independence since 1947; notes the huge contribution made by the Pakistani diaspora to the wealth, prosperity and dev

GARNETHILL SYNAGOGUE 140TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Garnethill Synagogue on celebrating its 140th Anniversary; recognises that the building, designed by John McLeod of Dumbarton in conjunction with London based architect, philanthropist, social reformer and Jewish communal leader Nathan Solomon Joseph, was the first purp

LIVINGSTON ATHLETIC CLUB, SCOTTISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SUCCESS

That this House congratulates Livingston Athletic Club for collectively securing four gold and three silver medals at the Scottish National Championships in Grangemouth; commends the individual talent of each of the medal-winning athletes; Sarah Calvert who took gold in the seniors 800m race; Isla C

MADISON CLARKSON CROWNED BRITISH BOXING CHAMPION

That this House congratulates Madison Clarkson, age 14, from Broxburn on being crowned British Champion of Boxing in Barnsley; notes that this is the second consecutive year that Madison has won the national title; commends the hard work and dedication that Madison has put in to secure the champions

PWLLHELI 25: COLEG MEIRION-DWYFOR

That this House congratulates Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, part of Grwp Llandrillo Menai, on a quarter century providing further education for the young people of Llyn and Eifionydd at their Pwllheli site; recognises the hard work and dedication of staff and learners, past and present, in creating an excel

GAVIN PUGH AND WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2019

That this House notes and supports World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2019; extends sympathy to every home that has been touched by the loss of a loved one through suicide; welcomes the exceptional work done by individuals, charities and awareness groups in Wales to offer support and copin