Early Day Motions

SAVE CRAMON FROM POLLUTION CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates Cramond Primary School for their Save Cramond from Pollution campaign; understands that the students are undertaking a series of events and activities to campaign to end pollution around their school; notes that Cramond is currently considered as medium risk for levels

LONDON NAIL BOMBINGS ANNIVERSARY

That this House notes that 30th April 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan public house in Soho, central London, which killed three people and injured dozens more; further notes that this was the third attack by a self-confessed racist and homophobe following

ALAN AND BARBARA WADDELL - JOINT CHIEFTAINS OF THE 47TH WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES

That this House congratulates Alan and Barbara Waddell of the Kilt Studio in Bathgate on receiving the well-deserved honour of being chosen as joint Chieftains of this year’s 47th West Lothian Highland Games; commends them on the hard work and passion they have put into their business; recognises th

HAIRSTYLISTS AGAINST HUNGER AT GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

That this House praises the work of 13 HNC hairstylists at the Cardonald Campus of Glasgow Clyde College for holding an event on 23 April 2019 to raise awareness about the use of foodbanks in the UK; thanks the hairstylists for offering hair and beauty services to people of Glasgow in exchange for d

ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

That this House strongly condemns suppression of the Iranian people by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its fostering of terrorism in the region; notes the US Authorities' decision to designate the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organisation; agrees that the Iran regime is the greatest

PROTECTING STAFF EMPLOYED ON THE WEST COAST MAINLINE

That this House notes that the Government has barred Stagecoach from bidding on new rail franchises including the West Coast Main Line which it currently operates jointly with Virgin; further notes that this franchise is due to be renewed in March 2020; shares the concerns of the RMT union about the

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH

That this House congratulates Maisie and Vanessa Dury of St Andrews and the team at Brain Tumour Research on the charity’s 10th anniversary of raising awareness that 16,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year; notes that in the last decade its work has helped to increase national inve

FRIENDSHIP DAY

That this House recognises the work of Friendship Global based in Noel Park, Haringey in seeking to create a better and more peaceful world and promote friendships locally and internationally; notes their wish to officially mark 29 April as National / International Friendship Day; further notes the

TELSCOMBE CLIFFS AND PEACEHAVEN HEIGHTS ACADEMISATION

That this House notes with concern the proposed academisation of the Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven Heights primary schools in the Brighton, Kemptown constituency; further notes the efforts of the local community to prevent academisation; applauds the efforts and dedication of the GMB and NEU trade

KINDNESS OF CRANHILL RESIDENT TAM MARTIN

That this House commends Tam Martin on his recent donation of 600 Easter eggs to schools in Cranhill in Glasgow East constituency which ensured that every child in the area received one; congratulates him on his further donation which saw all those attending a local church service on Easter Sunday r

FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS

That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support s

CHARGES FOR RECYCLING IN SCHOOLS

That this House notes with concern that under the Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations, waste collection authorities may charge for the collection and disposal of waste from premises forming part of a school; further notes that the Government has not made an estimate of the number of sch

THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION AND RAPE CRISIS SERVICES

That this House notes that despite signing up to the Istanbul Convention in 2012, the UK has failed to enshrine the Convention in law; further notes that the Convention stipulates necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that survivors have access to services facilitating their recovery fro

INQUIRY INTO DEATHS LINKED TO WORK CAPABILITY ASSESSMENTS

That this House regrets the tragic death of Jodey Whiting in February 2017 who took her life 15 days after her disability benefits were stopped for missing a work Capability Assessment when she was seriously ill; believes this was the latest avoidable tragedy to be caused by the failings of the Dep

SCOTLAND'S SOCIALLY JUST CARBON TRANSITION

That this House commends Scotland’s ambition to deliver a socially just transition to a carbon neutral society; notes transition provides huge opportunities for Scotland to harness its enormous renewables resources, with industrial strengths in battery storage and smart grids and technological break

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S FOOTBALL WELCOMES CAMPAIGN

That this House notes that Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes weekend of action will take place on 27 and28 April 2019; recognises that the purpose of the campaign is to highlight the contribution that refugees have made to football both in the UK and around the world, while also encouraging

CONDUCT OF THE SPEAKER (IMPARTIALITY)

delete all after "recognised";" and insert "and believes that the Speaker has acted to uphold these principles and has become a credit to both the House and UK democracy in general."

LOCALEYES OPTOMETRISTS

That this House congratulates Localeyes Optometrists in Uddingston on being named optician of the year at the 9th Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2019; recognises Localeyes Optometrists as being place first for the second year running in the category beating the 9 other finalists to win best in S

DEJA ELITE BOUTIQUE

That this House congratulates Deja Elite Boutique in Hamilton on being named as women’s fashion boutique of the year at the 9th annual Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2019; recognises that Deja Elite Boutique placed first in Scotland from eight other finalists; acknowledges the hard work and dedi

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH WIN ON UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE

That this house congratulates the University of Edinburgh on its victory in this year's University Challenge; notes that this is a historic victory as it is the first time that the University of Edinburgh has won the show; recognises that the University of Edinburgh’s victory also marks the first ti

GREENWELL STREET PRESBYTERIAN 150YR ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Greenwell Street Presbyterian on reaching their 150th anniversary of spreading the Gospel of Christ and making a difference to the lives of people in Newtownards; wishes them all the best as they continue to show the love of God in a practical way to the local community

NATIONAL PARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates National Park on the 70th anniversary; thanks the Department for the Environment, Food And Rural Affairs and local councils for their involvement and support; notes that National Park promotes exercise, leisure and enjoyment of nature for so many people across the UK; f

DIAGEO PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY

That this House warmly congratulates Diageo on its recent announcement that all of its UK employees now benefit from a policy which offers both women and men an equal 52 weeks of parental leave, with the first 26 weeks fully paid; commends Diageo on implementing this policy that strengthens its exis

GATESHEAD COLLEGE - THE BEST PERFORMING COLLEGE IN ENGLAND

That this House congratulates the students and staff of Gateshead College, which has been ranked the best performing college in England for post-16 education and training; notes that figures from the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) show an overall achievement rate of 96 per cent, which is mor

COMMENDING GLASGOW'S NEW SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM

That this House congratulates the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow and Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) on their new partnership, which aims to benefit children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families; acknowledges that the new Supportive and Palliative Ca