Early Day Motions

FUNDING OF STATE SCHOOLS

That this House recognises the inadequacy of the funding currently available to all state schools; expresses deep concern over the warning from more than 7,000 head teachers that budget shortages are worsening; commends the call by head teachers for greater funding through the Worth Less? campaign;

FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH FORCES PERSONNEL

That this House recognises the enormous contribution made by thousands of Foreign and Commonwealth members of the UK’s Armed Forces; notes that those who have served for at least four years are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK for themselves, their partners and the

THE GREATEST DANCER

That this House congratulates 14-year-old Ellie Ferguson on winning the BBC talent show The Greatest Dancer; notes that she attends the Edinburgh Dance Academy in Corstorphine; recognises the huge amount of work that Ellie has done to reach this high level and the many of hours of practice that she

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

That this House congratulates Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) on securing £2,424 of postcode lottery funding for their pilot generations project; notes that the project will bring nursery children into care homes to take part in music making alongside care home residents; further notes that

ELAINE HOLMES AND OLIVE MCILROY - AMAZING LIFETIME INSPIRATION AWARD

That this House congratulates Elaine Holmes and Olive McIlroy, who founded the Scottish Mesh Survivors Campaign group, on winning the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, at the No.1 Magazine Amazing Women Awards held at the Old Fruit Market in Glasgow on 7 March 2019; acknowledges that this is the s

PROVISION OF PET-CT SCANNING SERVICES IN OXFORDSHIRE

That this House expresses grave concern over the changes to PET-CT scanning services at the Churchill Hospital in Oxfordshire; notes that through a formal procurement procedure the Government has changed the service provider to InHealth; calls on the Government to give assurances about the implicati

VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2019

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2019 on 12 March 2019 at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding of science

REMEMBRANCE OF THE MURDER OF THREE SCOTTISH SOLDIERS

That this House remembers with great sadness and righteous indignation the murder of the Royal Highland Fusiliers John and Joseph McCaig and Donald McCaughey on 10 March 1971; notes these vile murders and others like this carried out by the IRA have seen no justice and no one held accountable; asser

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY

That this House acknowledges International Dance Day on 29 April 2019, celebrating the UK dance sector, which is vibrant and diverse and a flagship UK industry; notes that as well as being a great UK art form, dance has a unique and important role to play in education, health and well being, communi

COUNCILLOR IVAN TAYLOR OF BLACKPOOL

That this House congratulates Councillor Ivan Taylor on 50 years of service to the people of Blackpool, making him the longest serving councillor ever in the town; recognises the achievements of that service which include having been leader of the Labour group of Blackpool Council for 30 years, lead

LORD BHATTACHARYYA

That this House notes with regret the passing of Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya; recognises the enormous contribution that Lord Bhattacharyya made to the UK manufacturing sector and in particular the automotive sector; notes the critical role Lord Bhattacharyya played in negotiating the sale of Jaguar Lan

GLASGOW EAST SUNSHINE CLUB NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING

That this House congratulates the Glasgow East Sunshine Club on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £6,720 from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to deliver twice weekly social activities including yoga, cookery, games and

MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY HALL NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING

That this House congratulates Mount Vernon Community Hall on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to deliver a weekly youth club out of the community facility; praises Mount Ver

EAST GLASGOW MUSIC SCHOOL NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING

That this House congratulates East Glasgow Music School on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £5,990 from Creative Scotland; acknowledges that this funding will be used to provide opportunities for young children to learn a musical instrument and/or receive singing les

BAILLIESTON COMMUNITY CARE NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING

That this House congratulates Baillieston Community Care on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £4,214 from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to help secure their premises which allows them to provide a safe environment fro

CIVIL SERVICE PAY

That this House notes since 2010 pay increases in the civil service have not kept up with inflation; is aware that since 2010 average salary levels in the civil service have fallen in value, by comparison with inflation, by between 1.1 per cent (consumer price index) and 1.9 per cent (retail price i

UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS

That this House welcomes the independent UN Commission of Inquiry report on protests in Gaza; notes with the deepest concern its findings that, in its widespread use of force against demonstrators, Israeli security forces committed violations of international law which may constitute war crimes or c

World Book Day 2019

That this House recognises 7 March 2019 as World Book Day in the UK and Ireland celebrating authors, illustrators, books and reading; congratulates World Book Day for its 22nd World Book Day being held in 2019; notes that the UK ranks 17th for literacy among 34 OECD countries; further notes that one

UNIVERSAL CREDIT 53 WEEK YEAR 2019-20

That this House expresses concern that many universal credit claimants will be left without payment for one week's rent in 2019-20 due to that benefit only being paid for 52 weeks; further notes that this will affect universal credit tenants in social housing approximately every six years who are pa

SUCCESS OF INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI

That this house congratulates Inverness College UHI on recently being endorsed by Education Scotland as one of the top performing colleges in Scotland; notes that Inverness College consistently performs at a high level and provides a high quality learning experience for students; further notes that

NATIONAL B&B WEEK 2019

That this House notes that independent B&Bs, guest houses and family-run hotels constitute a vital part of the UK's tourism offer and form the cornerstone of our welcome to the world; further notes that the world's best B&B and four of the world's top five best B&Bs are British, a point made last mo

POVERTY PAY ON RAIL CONTRACTS

That this House is concerned that a significant number of workers on the rail network continue to be poorly paid; notes that catering contractors such as Rail Gourmet fulfil contracts where they pay less than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 per hour; is further concerned that contractors on th

I LOVE CLARKSTON COMMUNITY AWARDS

That this House welcomes the success of the first ever I Love Clarkston Community Awards, which took place on 1 Friday March; acknowledges that the event recognises the efforts and achievements of people, groups and business organisations within Clarkston who undertake valuable work in the community

ARMY CHAPLAIN CENTURY OF ROYAL APPROVAL

That this House notes the centenary of the Army Chaplain; thanks them for the wonderful job that they do supporting out armed forces personnel in deep and dark times; and echoes the words of Her Majesty the Queen, their patron, who said they are an integral part of the well-being of our Armed Forces

PAY FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

That this House believes that civil servants perform an essential role in the functioning of British democracy and the delivery of our public services especially as the UK renegotiates our relationship with the European Union; notes that public servants covered by the Cabinet Office and Treasury's c