Early Day Motions

CONFIDENCE IN SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WALES

That this House has no confidence in the Secretary of State for Wales; notes his inability to deliver two consecutive major infrastructure projects for Wales, despite manifesto promises, namely the cancellation of rail electrification on the South Wales Mainline and now the decision by the Governmen

GAY HUSSAR RESTAURANT SOHO

That this House regrets the decision of Corus Hotels to close the Gay Hussar restaurant in Greek Street, Soho, London; recalls that for over 65 years this London dining landmark has hosted generations of politicians, journalists, cartoonists and bon vivants of all descriptions; further recalls that

NEW HARLOW HOSPITAL - CAPITAL FUNDING BID

That this House is aware of the desperate need for a new hospital in Harlow; notes the capital funding bid submitted by the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust leadership; further notes that this was submitted at the request of the Health Secretary; understands that the new hospital health campus proj

NEW HARLOW HOSPITAL - PRESSURE ON A&E SERVICES

That this House is aware of the unbearable and increasing pressure on A&E services at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow; notes that this results in part due to the downgrading of other local healthcare facilities, including Chase Farm Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth II; understands that the

MANDATORY FORTIFICATION OF FLOUR WITH FOLIC ACID

That this House notes the intake of folic acid has been proven to reduce the number of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects, of which spina bifida is the most common; recognises that at least 81 countries fortify flour with folic acid, including the US, Canada and Australia, and not one of th

JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROBATION REFORM REPORT

That this House welcomes the recent Justice Committee report on the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms; notes the Committee remains unconvinced that these reforms can ever deliver an effective or viable probation service; expresses concern that staff morale is at an all-time low, according to the r

RETIREMENT AND PAPAL AWARD FOR HEADTEACHER OF ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL INVERNESS

That this House congratulates Mrs Christine Cameron, the Headteacher of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Inverness, on her award of the Papal Medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, in recognition of her nearly 40 years of association with the school, first as a pupil, then as a teacher, and fina

ABBIE CORRANCE CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY SCHOOLS COMPETITION

That this House congratulates Abbie Corrance from St Bridget's Primary School in Glasgow East on winning the Carbon Monoxide Safety Schools Competition; recognises that she faced tough competition from over 1,500 entries; praises her for accurately and informatively raising awareness of the dangers

CONTINUED DETENTION OF NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE IN IRAN (NO. 2)

That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual nationals imprisoned in Iran; f

IMPLEMENTATION OF £2 STAKE ON FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to cut the stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals to £2; acknowledges that a £2 stake is now supported by parties across this House; notes that a reduced stake will greatly improve the lives of problem and at-risk gamblers, as well as their families

CLEAN AIR FOR CORSTORPHINE

That this House, on Clean Air Day 2018, notes that air pollution from traffic fumes has a devastating impact on health, especially on children and people with existing health problems; regrets the fact that air pollution is responsible for over 2,500 early deaths every year in Scotland and costs the

BACKDATING PIP FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS

That this House is aware that around 4,000 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year; recognises that young people must spend an average £360 a month extra during active cancer treatment, while families of children with cancer travel an additional 440 miles per month to access s

MEDICINAL CANNABIS

That this House welcomes the decision made by the Home Secretary on 16 June 2018 to provide a temporary licence to Billy Caldwell; notes that it was given on the basis of emergency medical need; further notes that it calls into question the rationality of cannabis being assigned to schedule 1; notes

DETENTION OF DUAL-NATIONALS IN IRAN

That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual-nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual-nationals imprisoned in Iran; e

NEW MIGRANT WORKER SCHEME FOR THE FISHING INDUSTRY

That this House notes the need for a new migrant worker scheme that allows for a number of non-EEA nationals to work in the UK inshore fishing industry with work permits of up to 10 months annually; recognises the significant shortage of fishermen currently working in the UK inshore fleet, particula

SCOTLAND ACHIEVES 100 PERCENT UNICEF BABY FRIENDLY ACCREDITATION

That this House warmly congratulates Scotland on becoming the first nation in the UK to achieve 100 per cent Unicef baby friendly accreditation in both maternity and community services; appreciates the efforts of public health and healthcare staff in achieving the accreditation; thanks National Mate

GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART AND O2 ABC FIRE

That this House expresses deep regret and sadness at the devastating fire which severely damaged the Glasgow School of Art and the O2 ABC music menu on the evening of 15 June 2018; pays tribute to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, the Salvation Army, and all who endeavoured to s

ANNETTE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL WIN AT FIRST MINISTER'S READING CHALLENGE

That this House congratulates Annette Street Primary School on winning the School Reading Journey Award in the inaugural First Minister's Reading Challenge; notes that many young people at Annette Street Primary do not have English as their first language; welcomes the improvements made to the readi

CONTRIBUTION OF CARMARTHEN TO REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE 2018

That this House recognises 20 June 2018 as World Refugee Day; welcomes all those refugees who have settled in Carmarthen; further recognises the superb work of people of Carmarthen in welcoming refugees to the country; supports the role played by Carmarthen in supporting refugees, through the work o

CLOSURE OF FREE TO USE ATMS

That this House notes that LINK, the manager of the UK's free-to-use ATM network, proposes to cut the interchange rate fee the method by which ATMs are funded, by 20 per cent over the next four years; further notes that the first five per cent cut is to be implemented on 1 July 2018; stresses that t

CONTRIBUTION OF GWYNEDD TO REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE 2018

That this House recognises that 20 June 2018 is World Refugee Day; extends a welcome to all refugees who have settled in Gwynedd; recognises the incredible work of individuals in Gwynedd in welcoming refugees to our country; supports the contribution of Gwynedd Council in its work to support refugee

BO'NESS YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE

That this House welcomes the Bo'nes Year of Young; acknowledges that it is working in association with Falkirk Community Learning and Development which is based at Park St Education Centre; recognises its dedication in helping people with learning disabilities and teenagers experience new projects;

US ADMINISTRATION IMMIGRATION POLICY

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the US Administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy which has seen almost 2,000 children and babies separated from their parents and held in cages at the border with Mexico; notes the recordings of traumatised children crying out for their parent

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY (NO.2)

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Biology on organising this 2018's Parliamentary Links Day on 26 June on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and the Industrial Strategy; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public inte

GENA TURGEL MBE

That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated