Early Day Motions

VISA APPLICATION FOR 14 YEAR OLD ANNECELINE OMONDI

That this House supports the Omondi family and calls on the Home Office to overturn its rejection of the visa application for 14-year-old Anneceline Omondi, daughter of Lance Corporal Denis Omondi, a serving soldier for the Royal Regiment of Scotland, 3 Scots, and her application for entry clearance

MADEATUNI CAMPAIGN AT OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

That this House commends the MadeAtUni campaign which celebrates the differences that UK Universities, including Oxford Brookes, are making to lives and communities; praises the campaign for highlighting the work undertaken by our universities to make a difference in our everyday lives; recognises P

OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE IN VENEZUELA

That this House expresses its opposition to outside interference in Venezuela, whether from the US or elsewhere; believes that the future governance of Venezuela is a matter for Venezuelans alone to determine; rejects the US President Donald Trump's approach to regime change, which violates internat

Financial Services and Markets

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Securitisation Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1288), dated 3 December 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 December 2018, be annulled.

KEIGHLY COUGARS RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM

That this House notes the proud history of Keighley Cougars Rugby League Football Club founded in 1876 featuring a Challenge Cup appearance in 1937 and the introduction of razzmatazz to the game in the 1990's; expresses delight that after a period of turmoil a new consortium led by Mick O'Neil and M

RATES OF PAY FOR SECURITY STAFF ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE

That this House notes the valuable work done by security staff on the parliamentary estate; further notes the current dispute between security staff represented by the PCS union and the House authorities concerning overtime rates; believes that security staff recruited in summer 2016 should be paid

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES 2019

That this House welcomes the launch of the International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019; recognises the rich diversity of indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles including Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Welsh, Doric, Romany, Cornish, Irish Gaelic and British Sign Language; welcomes the UN’s

Exiting the European Union (Customs)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1260), dated 29 November 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 November 2018, be annulled.

Exiting the European Union (Customs)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1248), dated 29 November 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 November 2018, be annulled.

Exiting the European Union (Customs)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1249), dated 29 November 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 November 2018, be annulled.

Exiting the European Union (Customs)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Customs (Temporary Storage Facilities Approval Conditions and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1247), dated 29 November 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 November 2018, be a

Exiting the European Union (Customs)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1258), dated 29 November 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 November 2018, be annulled.

BBC FUNDING AND THE FUTURE OF WELSH-LANGUAGE BROADCASTER S4C

That this House notes that currently eight per cent of the budget for the Welsh-language channel S4C comes from the licence fee, but that from 2023 the broadcaster will be dependent on the licence fee settlement; further notes that the BBC has an important public service remit, and that S4C plays a

CEREDIGION WASPI CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the launch of the Ceredigion branch of the national Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) campaign on Saturday 19 January; notes that there are more than 5,000 women in Ceredigion who were born in the 1950s and who, despite paying into the National Insurance Fund a

PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS

That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the child; regrets tha

EDINBURGH PROJECT SEARCH

That this House recognises the work of Edinburgh Project Search, which offers employment and learning opportunities for young people with a recognised disability; understands that it works in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh College and the Into Work Project; no

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRIG NEWSPAPER

That this House congratulates Brig Newspaper, which was founded and run by students from the University of Stirling, on its 50th anniversary; notes that it won the Student Publication Association best publication in Scotland, best journalist, best political journalism and best website awards in 2017

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

That this House notes the annual wealth check released by Oxfam to mark the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which shows that the 26 richest billionaires in the world own as many assets as the poorest half of the planet's population; records that such inequality of wealth is

NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE

That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Newcross Healthcare, one of the country's biggest providers of agency health workers, where it is reported that managers are pressured to fine employees £50 for phoning in sick or cancelling shifts within 24 hours'

TOLLCROSS PARKRUN 300TH RUN

That this House congratulates Tollcross Parkrun before its 300th run on Saturday 26 January 2019; notes that since the weekly event began at Tollcross Park in Glasgow East constituency, the combined distance run by Tollcross parkrunners is greater than three times around the world; recognises that w

PLASTIC WASTE EXPORTS (No. 2)

That this House notes that two thirds of plastic waste separated for recycling in the UK is currently sent abroad for processing and that 105,000 tonnes of UK plastic was imported by Malaysia alone in 2017-18; recognises that many of the countries in the Global South receiving the UK's rubbish have

COMMEMORATION OF THE 29TH YEAR OF THE DISPLACEMENT OF KASHMIRI PANDITS FROM JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA

That this House commemorates with deep sadness the 29th anniversary of the attack in January 1990 by cross-border Islamic militants on the population of Jammu and Kashmir; expresses its condolences to the families and friends of all those who were killed, raped and injured in this massacre; condemns

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND 40TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates BBC Radio Scotland, which launched as a full time radio network on 23 November 1978, on reaching its 40 year anniversary; values the contribution that BBC Radio Scotland has made to the cultural fabric of Scotland; appreciates the range of news, music, entertainment and

ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS

That this House congratulates the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) on their 40 year anniversary; notes the amazing difference that the counselling provided by the ABM breastfeeding helpline can make to the breastfeeding journey of mothers; further notes the contribution the organisation ha

CANCER FOCUS NI 50TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Cancer Focus NI; thanks all the staff, counsellors and volunteers for their vital contribution over the years and for the encouragement and support they have given to those suffering from cancer and to their families; and wishes every success to tha