Early Day Motions

KILLARD SCHOOL 60TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Killard School on their 60th Anniversary and celebrates the educational standards that are being consistently achieved at the school; notes the wonderful work that is carried out helping these lovely children to reach their potential; thanks the principal Colin Miller a

FARM FATALITIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House expresses concern that Farm Fatalities are at a 6 year high in Northern Ireland; calls upon the Ulster Farmers Union and National Farmers Union and governmental bodies to work in closer cooperation to raise awareness of dangers on the farm and precautions and safeguards that can be t

Local Government

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1296), dated 26 November 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 December 2018, be annulled.

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BONN

That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews in taking decisive and positive steps to create and increase the potential for exchange, research and information sharing opportunities for its staff and students by forging a partnership agreement with the University of Bonn; welcomes the c

TOUGHER SENTENCES FOR PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENT CRIME

That this House believes that keeping perpetrators of violent crime off the street will send the right message to people that might engage in such acts, help keep the public safe and deter further violent offences; further believes that tougher sentences for perpetrators of violent crime will reaffi

ACTION OLD KILPATRICK

That this House welcomes the publication of A walk through the past; memories of Old Kilpatrick, 1940's to present day; notes that it was produced by Action Old Kilpatrick, a local group whose aim was to undertake an oral history project about the history and heritage of the village; understands tha

GARY LINEKER COMMENTS AND THE BBC

That this House notes repeated political comments on social media regarding left wing protests and the call for a second referendum by well-known and highly paid football presenter Gary Lineker; acknowledges that BBC guidelines restrict other presenters from making politicised comments; and calls up

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE TOY COLLECTION

That this House congratulates Catherine Drummond on her successful Christmas toy collection for the children and their families residing at Ronald McDonald House Glasgow; acknowledges the personal dedication of Catherine who collects toys all year round; notes that Ronald McDonald House Glasgow prov

UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLLOUT

That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to do all that she can to ensure that nobody is worse off financially as a result of transitioning from legacy benefits onto universal credit; asks that the Government increases funding for universal credit, beyond that promised

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLASGOW CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION

That this House congratulates Catherine Drummond on her successful Christmas toy collection for children and families residing at Ronald McDonald House Glasgow; acknowledges the personal dedication of Catherine, who collects toys all year round; notes that Ronald McDonald House Glasgow provides free

NO CONFIDENCE IN HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT

That this House has no confidence in Her Majesty's Government.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GAELIC BOOKS COUNCIL

That this House congratulates the Gaelic Books Council on celebrating its 50th anniversary; understands that the inaugural meeting of the Gaelic Books Council, chaired by Derick Thomson, took place in December 1968 at the University of Glasgow; recognises that, in the subsequent 50 years, the Gaelic

YEMEN PEACE TALKS (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the announcement by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that a truce has been agreed in Stockholm for Hudaydah port in Yemen; expresses its support for other measures agreed at the talks, including the mutual transfer of up to 15,000 prisoners in the conflict, funds for th

FARES 4 FREE - POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD

That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire based charity Fares 4 Free, which provides free transportation for veterans, on being awarded the Prime Minister's Point of Light Award; understands that the Points of Light Award recognises outstanding individuals and volunteers; notes that Fares 4 Fr

PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITIES

That this House notes that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced globally each year, the equivalent to the weight of the world’s entire population; further notes that more than 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in our seas and oceans; highlights the urgent need for more robust actio

VOTING ON CHOICES FOR THE UK LEAVING THE UK

That this House believes the public has a right to know how Members would vote on the different choices facing the country regarding the UK leaving the EU; believes that Members should have an opportunity as soon as possible to register their vote on a range of options including a reformed Northern

GERAINT THOMAS BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2018

That this House congratulates Geraint Thomas from Wales on being voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018, recognises his victory in the 2018 Tour de France, which saw him become only the third Briton to win the race; further congratulates Geraint Thomas for becoming the first Welshman to win S

ARDEER BOWLING CLUB, STEVENSTON

That this House commends Ardeer Bowling Club for its recent purchase and installation of a Defibrillator; recognises that the club raised funding for the purchase through the generous Donations of Members, local organisations and fellow bowling clubs; understands that a club member recently suffered

BOXING DAY TRAINS

That this House expresses its deep disappointment that during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services being provided in England and Wales other than minimal services in the South East; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in

SIR EDWARD CARSON

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the election of right hon. Sir Edward Henry Carson as Member of Parliament for the Belfast Duncairn constituency on 14 December 1918; acknowledges his historic role as a Unionist leader in British and Irish politics; and recognises his lifetime of servi

50 YEARS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS IN EAST KILBRIDE

That this House recognises the work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in East Kilbride for over 50 years of service since Elder John Longden, an assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, performed the dedication while the church was led by Branch President Frank Sommerville; a

ELLA MATHIESON AND NORMA CLARE, GREENHILLS PARISH CHURCH

That this House recognises the service of Ella Mathieson and Norma Clare as elders for Greenhills Parish Church; notes they have both been in service to the church and community in East Kilbride for 25 years; congratulates them on their continuous service; acknowledges that they are an inspiration t

40TH ANNIVERSARY EAST KILBRIDE ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH

That this House congratulates St Vincent de Paul Church in the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on its 40th anniversary in Greenhills; notes that the church recently held a special service to commemorate this anniversary; further notes that the church has been at the centre o

MONCREIFF PARISH CHURCH

That this House congratulates Moncreiff Parish Church on achieving two important anniversaries this year of celebrating its 175th year since foundation in 1843 by Sir Henry Wellwood-Moncreiff and of 60 years since the present church foundation stone was laid in East Kilbride; notes the church's serv

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR, SCOTLAND

That this House congratulates Mr Fraser Wallace on becoming Scotland's Apprentice of the Year; recognises his hard work in completing a Foundation Apprenticeship while in his sixth year at Greenwood Academy; wishes him well in his career as a Modern Apprentice at GE Caledonian at Prestwick Aerospace