Early Day Motions

EDUCATION

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Cooperation and Information Sharing) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 607), dated 21 May 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 May, be annulled.

KINGSBARNS COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S REFUGEE INITIATIVE

That this House recognises that Europe is facing the worst refugee crisis since the Second World War; notes that those who have become refugees have had to leave their homes in the worst possible situations and seek sanctuary not out of choice but necessity; agrees that we all have a role to play an

MEN'S HEALTH WEEK 11 TO 17 JUNE

That this House supports Men's Health Week on 11 to 17 June; calls for men to take a minute and reflect on their health, take the time to get blood pressure taken, assess stress levels and be tested for prostate issues; encourages men to talk with friends and colleagues about their feelings and conc

CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN REA ON THE 60TH WORLD SUPERBIKE VICTORY

That this House congratulates Northern Ireland man Jonathan Rea on his record breaking 60th Superbike victory, in race one at Brno on 9 June 2018 to break Carl Fogarty's 19-year-old record; notes his continued success in world level championships; and extends best wishes for more British victories t

CATALONIA REBORN

That this House congratulates Chris Bambery and George Kerevan on the publishing and launch of their book Catalonia Reborn, which details the region's political, historical and cultural issues in relation to its fight for independence; commends the role of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Catal

HEALTH INEQUALITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM

That this House recognises the health inequalities that exist for people with learning disabilities and autism, including inequalities in primary healthcare; understands that health inequalities lead to reduced life expectancy for people with learning disabilities and autism; welcomes learning disab

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY GOLD AWARD

That this House congratulates Aberystwyth University on the achievement of a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF); commends the hard work and commitment of the University's staff in securing this award; welcomes the TEF panel's top rating of Aberystwyth Universi

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA

That this House recognises the fourth International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2018, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; further recognises Indian Traditional Sciences, the aim of which is prevention of disease through truly conscious healthy living; notes that the ultimate goals of yoga is to u

MAKING CLIMATE CHANGE A PRIORITY FOR THE NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK

That this House takes notes of the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework; further notes that the status of the Climate Change Act 2008 with regards to local planning decisions has been downgraded in that draft; expresses alarm that this change could compromise action on climate change at

DEATH OF PAT LALLY

That this House notes with sadness the passing of Pat Lally, the former Labour leader of Glasgow Council who also served as the city's Lord Provost from 1996 to 1999, at the age of 92; recognises his huge contribution to Glasgow, most notably the Garden Festival, the creation of the Glasgow Royal Co

CRICKET SCOTLAND AND VICTORY AGAINST ENGLAND

That this House congratulates the Scottish Cricket Team on its historic victory over England at the One-Day International at the Grange in Edinburgh; notes that this was a great team performance but highlights Calum MacLeod's contribution, in particular recording 140 runs from 94 balls; welcomes the

IMPORTANCE OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

That this House supports the Lords Amendment No. 51 to the European Union (Withdrawal Bill) that seeks to ensure the Government negotiates, as part of the framework for the UK's future relationship with the EU, an international agreement which enables the UK to continue to participate in the Europea

IMPORTANCE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMS UNION

That this House notes the amendment to Lords Amendments No 2. to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the names of Plaid Cymru hon. Members that seeks to ensure that the Government negotiates, as part of the framework for the UK's future relationship with the EU an arrangement which enables the U

EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) BILL AND DEVOLUTION

That this House notes the amendment to Lords Amendment No. 26 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the name of Plaid Cymru hon. Members that seeks to uphold the devolution settlement in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland following the UK's departure from the EU; further notes with alarm the

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MASSACRE OF ELIM MISSIONARIES IN THE VUMBA

That this House remembers and honours the memory of Elim missionaries Peter and Sandra McCann and their children Philip and Joy, Philip and Susanne Evans and their daughter Rebecca, Roy and Joyce Lynn and their daughter Pamela Grace and Wendy White, Catherine Picken and Mary Fisher who were slaughte

THE FUTURE OF AGE UK GATESHEAD

That this House recognises that Age UK Newcastle has encountered difficulties and will no longer be able to function in its current form; notes that Age UK Gateshead stated that it would consider delivering some existing services of Age UK Newcastle; is hopeful that Newcastle Council and Age UK nati

ANNE SMILLIE RETIREMENT FROM BADMINTON SCOTLAND

That this House extends its best wishes to Badminton Scotland's Chief Executive, Anne Smillie, who has recently announced her retirement; notes that Anne Smillie has served in her current role since 1990 after joining the organisation 10 years previously and is the UK's longest serving sporting CEO;

RENFREW FC PROMOTION TO PREMIER DIVISION

That this House congratulates Renfrew Football Club for its recent promotion to West Region Premiership from Superleague First Division; appreciates that this is a big turnaround for the club, which just three seasons ago was without a home and playing in the third tier of junior football; highlight

WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA

That this House is concerned that, despite the lifting of the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia scheduled for 24 June 2018, a number of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef and Eman al-Nafjan, have been detained, allegedly on the basis of undermining securit

BRITISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PAISLEY

That this House congratulates Renfrewshire Council and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association on the successful British Pipe Band Championships held in St James Playing Fields on 19 May for the third year in a row; notes that more than 130 of the world's best pipe bands competed in the first of th

I AM ME QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

That this House congratulates the Renfrewshire-based charity I Am Me for winning the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of I Am Me's dedicated volunteers; recognises that this well-deserved award celebrates the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of voluntee

PAISLEY 2021 ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORT AWARD

That this House congratulates Renfrewshire Council and the Paisley 2021 campaign for winning the Arts, Culture and Sport Award at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations Excellence Awards Ceremony on 6 June 2018; notes that this ceremony celebrates shining examples of public relations excel

PARIS HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE ON YEMEN

That this House welcomes the decision made by the French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a Humanitarian Conference on Yemen, in Paris on 27 June 2018; notes that 22 million Yemenis are currently in need of urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes the joint non-governmental letter of 4 Ju

PROCESSIONS AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE SUFFRAGETTES

That this House notes that 10 June 2018 will see tens of thousands of women, girls and those who identify as women or non-binary taking part in PROCESSIONS, a mass participation artwork taking place simultaneously in Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast to mark 100 years of some women getting the

CATALONIA AND SPAIN

That this House welcomes the formation of new governments in both Catalonia and Spain and hopes that members of both parliaments can begin the necessary process of respectful, positive dialogue; and requests that Catalan political prisoners be released from jail and those in exile, not least Clara P