Early Day Motions

CUBAN COMPLICITY IN VENEZUELAN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

That this House condemns the state-sanctioned human rights abuses in Venezuela that target opponents of illegitimate President Nicholas Maduro; further condemns the Cuban Government for its complicity in the widespread psychological, physical and sexual abuse against Venezuelan political prisoners;

DRUMCHAPEL TABLE TENNIS CLUB 30TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Drumchapel Table Tennis Club on its 30th anniversary; notes the extensive list of honours won by the club, including the Scottish National League 2016/17 and British National League Premier Division 2016/17; acknowledges the role the club has played in nurturing elite p

CATH FRIEL

That this House celebrates the life of Cath Friel who passed away in June 2019; remembers her impressive track record as a Unison activist and official, notably in Glasgow Health Branch, former Deputy Convener of UNISON Scotland, member of the first UNISON National Executive and Learning Organiser i

REVIEW OF HEATHROW EXPANSION DECISION

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to undertake a review of the Airports National Planning Statement which supports the construction of an additional runway at Heathrow Airport exercising powers outlined in the Planning Act (2008); and believes that since the statement was

COMMERCIAL LOCAL RADIO AND BAUER

That this House notes that the commercial local radio industry is now dominated by two media giants Global and Bauer; further notes that Bauer will own 36 per cent of commercial local radio licences in the UK if their purchase of four whole groups of radio stations namely UKRD, Wireless and Celador

IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE IN LONDON

That this House notes that the Chair of the Irish Cultural Centre in London, Jim O’Hara, is stepping down after 13 years' dedication and service; acknowledges the leadership, commitment and vision that Jim showed in his capacity as Chair of the Irish Cultural Centre for more than a decade; further n

ABUSE AT CELTIC BOYS CLUB

That this House notes the persistent calls for an inquiry into claims that young boys were abused at Celtic Boys Club over a number of years; acknowledges that several men have been convicted for sex offences while working at the Boys Club; and supports the calls made in recent weeks for Celtic FC t

CRAIG BOYD HAIRDRESSING SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NEED IN LEVENMOUTH

That this House recognises the significance and generosity shown by Craig Boyd of Craig Boyd Hairdressing, Leven, and his colleagues in offering free haircuts for local children affected by poverty and whose families rely on the Lvenmouth Foodbank; notes Craig Boyd's continuing support for local fam

IMPORTANCE OF DEMENTIA FRIENDLY TRAINING FOR MPS' OFFICES

That this House recognises the importance of making communities as dementia-friendly as possible to make life easier for people with dementia, their families and carers; notes the efforts being made by organisations including Fife Council and the University of St Andrews and, in particular the vital

DRINKAWARE CAMPAIGN

That this House supports Drinkaware's Drink Free Days campaign to help people to reduce levels of harmful drinking and reduce alcohol harm; notes that the Government acknowledges in its recent Prevention Green Paper that harm caused by problem drinking is rising and that over 10 million people are d

NO CONFIDENCE IN THE PRIME MINISTER

That this House has no confidence in the Prime Minister; rejects the option of the UK crashing out of the EU; and rejects the option of Parliament being prorogued before Friday 8 November 2019.

BAN ON TRADE IN TROPHY HUNTING MEMORABILIA

That this House recognises the negative effect of the continued importation, sale and distribution of animal carcasses and body parts such as the head, hide or horns obtained through trophy hunting on the conservation efforts of endangered wildlife; highlights that the importation of trophies contri

EAST KILBRIDE FLOWER CLUB

That this House recognises the 40th anniversary of the East Kilbride Flower Club; celebrates the club's efforts to spread the admiration of floral arranging and cultivation; commends its celebration through its Ruby Jubilee demonstration which will include stalls and raffles; recognises the club's o

EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE

That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the East Kilbride Arts Centre and notes its free exhibition in honour of the occasion; commends the exhibition's exploration of previous events and activities which have taken place throughout the history of its building; recognises the centre as a

SPECIAL NEEDS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUP

That this House commends the outstanding work of Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP) in providing a specialist service to children with Additional Support Needs (ASN); recognises that the organisation was originally set up in 1987 with the intention of providing an adventure playground service

PERIOD POSITIVE PLEDGE

That this House welcomes the Period Positive Pledge which has now been adopted by institutions and organisations across the world and was created by Chella Quint in Sheffield, the first Period Positive City; notes that menstrual taboos and the habits that uphold them lead to negative consequences li

JARDINE PATERSON

That this House commends the outstanding work of Mr Jardine Paterson from Paterson Partners in providing a continuous commitment to the economic wellbeing of Strathaven and its community; notes that Mr Paterson has donated considerable funds towards the upkeep of cemeteries within Strathaven; recogn

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EAST KILBRIDE YOUTH CLUB

That this House honours the players, coaches, and chairmen who have contributed to the 50 year history of East Kilbride Youth Club's excellence and success; thanks the founding members of the club, including Ronnie Balloch, Jimmy Hunter, Jimmy Blyth, and Willie Hendry, who began the club; appreciate

SHEENA WARDHAUGH

That this House honours the memory of Sheena Wardhaugh, a lifelong educator and advocate for her fellow teachers and who was an active member, and eventually both President and Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland, where she worked tirelessly to improve Scottish education; remembers her r

CHARITY REGULATION

That this House notes the exceptional contribution that charities make to the fabric of British society; acknowledges that regulation of charities is essential to ensure their high standards of operation; further notes that some charitable organisations have fallen below the standards expected of th

WELSH SPEAKERS' RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR CHOICE AT THEIR WORKPLACE

That this House is critical of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for prohibiting the use of Welsh language between members of staff and customers at its outlet in Bangor; calls on KFC to apologise and adopt a policy that enables Welsh speakers’ right to communicate in their language of choice; recognises

REGULATION OF ALL ACCOMMODATION FOR LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN

That this House notes that over 5,000 looked-after children in England are living in 16+ supported or semi-supported accommodation; a rise of 70 per cent in a decade; further notes that the number of teenagers sent to unregulated care homes outside their home borough has doubled since 2014; is conce

DEMOLITIONS IN EAST JERUSALEM

That this House condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; notes that this is an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords; further notes that these demolitions have been condemned by the EU, UN and both Israeli

UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND HOSPITALISED CHILDREN

That this House recognises the enormous personal and financial pressures placed on parents when their child is seriously ill; is aware of the care that parents are required to give their children while their children are in hospital, the additional costs of transport and parking that they incur, and

Social Security

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1152), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 July 2019, be annulled.