Early Day Motions

Scotland national rugby team at the Six Nations

That this House commends the Scotland national rugby union team for their exceptional performances throughout the Six Nations; recognises the consistency, resilience and high standard of play demonstrated across the tournament; acknowledges the significant progress shown by the squad under the leade

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2026 for North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

That this House congratulates North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) on being awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2026; notes that the Prize, presented by Their Majesties The King and Queen at St James’s Palace, recognises exceptional contributions to edu

Non-League Day

That this House celebrates Non-League Day on 28 March; notes the vital role of football clubs across the country in supporting their local community; and welcomes the support provided by Entain’s Pitching In programme to all 263 non-league football clubs across the Northern Premier League, Southern

Theatre badge hats in high-risk clinical settings

That this House recognises the use of Theatre Badge Hats, which clearly display the name and professional role of each member of staff, as a practical tool to support safe and effective working in operating theatres and maternity units; notes that these clinical settings are high-risk environments i

Strike action by UCU at Scottish universities

That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial action by University and College Union members across key Scottish universities, undertaken in response to long-standing disputes over pay, workload, job security and the erosion of working conditions; recognises that university staff have fa

Whitburn Brass Band and the Scottish Brass Band Championships

That this House congratulates Whitburn Band on retaining the Scottish Brass Band Championships title; recognises the current band as a continuation of the proud musical heritage in Whitburn; celebrates the individual prize-winners, Andrew McMillan for Best Tenor Horn, Valentin Duc for Best Euphonium

Leasehold reform (No. 3)

That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders

Transition of rail workers into Great British Railways

That this House welcomes and applauds the bringing into public ownership of the Train Operating Companies and their combination with Network Rail to create Great British Railways (GBR); believes that a just transition for railway workers into the new structures is vital to deliver a railway that wor

Royal Surrey County Hospital research funding

That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on receiving £1,499,371 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research; recognises that this funding will provide new aseptic services equipment to expand cancer research, neonatal equipment to support paed

Ollie Royles

That this House mourns the death of 8 year old Ollie Royles from Crackley in Newcastle-under-Lyme on Saturday 14 March 2026; extends its deepest condolences to Ollie's family and friends; acknowledges with sadness Ollie's health battles in recent years, first with Ewings Sarcoma in February 2024 aft

Steve Cram CBE

That this House congratulates athletics legend Steve Cram CBE on being officially recognised at Monkton Stadium in Jarrow for his outstanding contribution to sport in the North East; commends his contribution to athletics as one of the world’s legendary middle distance runners during the 1980s; appl

Darcy Webb from Betley Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme

That this House congratulates Darcy Webb from Betley Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme for winning the Newcastle Foodbank Sticker Competition 2026; notes Darcy's creative design was selected as the winning entry and, as a result, will become the official Thank You sticker for the Newcastle food

70 years of the Ballywalter Women's Institute

That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of Ballywalter Women’s Institute in County Down; notes the important role the Institute has played in bringing women together in the rural village of Ballywalter and the surrounding areas since its foundation, fostering friendship, learning and communi

50 years of Downtown Radio

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Downtown Radio, first launched in 1976 as Northern Ireland’s first commercial radio station; notes its early broadcasting operations from Kiltonga Industrial Estate in Newtownards, County Down, where it established itself as a pioneering voice in lo

75th anniversary of Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster

That this House notes the 75th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, founded in 1951 in Northern Ireland and now serving congregations across the United Kingdom and beyond; recognises the Church’s origins in Crossgar, County Down, and its continued presence throughout Northern Irela

Karen Cardy and 40 years of service to the 10th Bangor Boys’ Brigade

That this House congratulates Mrs Karen Cardy on her remarkable and dedicated service to the 10th Bangor Company of the Boys’ Brigade at Ballycrochan Presbyterian Church, as she steps down as Captain at the end of the current session after more than 40 years of faithful commitment to the organisatio

Sight loss charity funding

That this House commends the work of Vista, a 160-year-old charity supporting over 21,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, through peer support groups, rehabilitation services, accessible technology support, youth activities and more; expresses serious concern about Vista’s current fundi

Wilf Peddle’s 1964 Morris Minor Van at The Somerset Rural Life Museum

That this House recognises the contribution of the late Wilf Peddle, who dedicated himself to delivering eggs to households across Glastonbury from 1972 until his passing in 2024; notes that his 1964 Morris Minor van, which served as a familiar sight in the town for more than half a century, is now

Erwood Young Farmers’ Club success at Wales YFC Entertainment Finals

That this House congratulates Erwood Young Farmers’ Club on winning the Wales YFC Entertainment Competition Final held in Bangor; recognises the dedication, creativity and teamwork shown by the members in preparing their performance; notes that this achievement means the club will go on to represent

Save by the Bell Dundee 20th anniversary

That this House congratulates all at the Scottish charity Save by the Bell Dundee on their 20th anniversary; recognises the important work carried out by those at Save by the Bell, who provide young people across the city of Dundee with practical financial education and real-world saving experiences

Deployment of nuclear power

That this House recognises the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the UK's energy security, supporting the transition to clean power, and providing stable, reliable electricity for households and businesses; welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming the nuclear regulatory and plann

40th anniversary of Donaghcloney Brownies

That this House congratulates the Donaghcloney Brownie Unit on the celebration of its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the young people of Donaghcloney and the surrounding community; recognises the important role the Brownie Unit has played in providing girls aged seven

Museum online sales to Northern Ireland

That this House notes the recommencing of online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI

200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church, Lurgan

That this House marks the 200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church in Lurgan, County Armagh, first opened in 1826; notes that the Methodist witness in the town stretches back to the eighteenth century, with an early Methodist chapel established in Nettleton’s Court in 1778, later replaced b

Scotland’s curlers

That this House congratulates Scotland’s curlers on their outstanding achievements in recent national and international competitions; recognises the skill, dedication and teamwork demonstrated by athletes representing Scotland in the sport of curling; applauds the continued success of Scottish teams