Early Day Motions

NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH

That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan process

CHARLEMAGNE EUROPEAN YOUTH PRIZE AND THE MODEL EUROPEAN UNION SCOTLAND

That this House congratulates Model European Union Scotland 2017 on winning the UK section of the Charlemagne European Youth Prize organised by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen; notes that over 300 projects were submitted across the EU with

100 YEARS OF THE UNIVERSITY CAFÉ IN GLASGOW

That this House congratulates the University Café, one of the most famous establishments of Glasgow's West End, on reaching its 100th anniversary; notes that the famous Scots-Italian café, and later affiliated chip shop, was founded by ship's carpenter Alfredo Verrecchia in 1918 and has been run by

STOP THE CREDIT RIP-OFF CAMPAIGN

That this House is aware of the Stop The Credit Rip-Off campaign, led by The Sun; notes that around seven million households turned to high-cost credit such as doorstep lenders or rent-to-own firms in 2017; further notes that the vast majority of those turning to such credit schemes are on the lowes

ARREST OF CATALAN POLITICIANS

That this House expresses deep concern at the issuing of arrest warrants by Spain's Supreme Court for 25 Catalan leaders; notes the arrest of Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia in Germany and the intention of Clara Ponsanti to hand herself in to police in Scotland this week; further e

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within

COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2018 - FREEDOM OF WORSHIP

That this House is aware that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018 will take place in London from 16 to 20 April 2018; appreciates that the Commonwealth is a diverse community and that CHOGM 2018 is an important opportunity to promote democracy and peace; understands that religi

INSOLVENCY SERVICE DECISION ON SIR PHILIP GREEN

That this House expresses disgust at the Insolvency Service's decision not to ban billionaire Philip Green from serving as a company director for his disgraceful stewardship of BHS prior to selling the company for £1; notes that under Mr Green's mismanagement, that long-running British business coll

JOINT PARLIAMENTARIANS' INITIATIVE ON THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL

That this House notes with concern the possibility that the US Administration could move towards abandoning the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JPCOA); believes that this would undermine what has been achieved in controlling Iran's nuclear programme and damage both the UK'

CHILD ABUSE IN CHILD MIGRATION PROGRAMMES

That this House welcomes the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Child Migration Programmes Report, published in March 2018; notes the report's finding that the policy of child migration practised by successive post-War governments, churches and charities resulted in many children sufferin

COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS AND THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN THE UK

That this House acknowledges the role of Her Majesty the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth; welcomes the contribution that has been made to the UK by Commonwealth citizens; notes the research carried out by the Migration Observatory estimating that there are up to 50,000 Commonwealth-born persons in

HMRC OFFICE CLOSURES IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND

That this House is concerned by the proposals of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to close the vast majority of offices on its estate; notes that this will result in the loss of jobs and services, with damaging impacts on local economies; is further concerned that this would also mean that the whole of

58TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHEAPSIDE STREET FIRE

That this House notes that 28 March 2018 marks the 58th anniversary of the Cheapside Street fire; understands that, on 28 March 1960, a fire broke out at a whisky warehouse in Cheapside Street in Anderston, which caused the rupturing of several rum and whisky casks, resulting in a major explosion wh

STRATHBUNGO - A TOP 10 PLACE TO LIVE IN THE UK

That this House notes that Strathbungo has named as the 7th best place to live in the UK in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2018; understands that Strathbungo was chosen for its range of food and drink venues and strong sense of community spirit; believes that events like Bungo in the Back Lane

CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF CHAIM HERZOG

That this House commemorates the centenary of the birth of Chaim Herzog in Belfast; recognises his achievement as President of Israel; and reaffirms the strong bonds between Israel and the UK.

CECIL FRANCES ALEXANDER

That this House notes that April 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the famous hymn writer and balladeer Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander; acknowledges that some of the most famous hymns and Christmas carols in the English language, such as Once in Royal David's City and There is a Green Hi

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY CONDITIONS

That this House notes that patients being treated for critical conditions require frequent visits to the hospital; further notes that research by Kidney Care UK has shown that kidney patients on dialysis require treatment three times a week in the hospital; regrets that such patients face exortibant

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - LONG-TERM CANCER TREATMENT, CLIC SARGENT RESEARCH

That this House notes the research conducted by CLIC Sargent; further notes that CLIC Sargent found that families of cancer patients in NHS hospitals can pay up to £10 a day in car parking fees; notes that cancer treatment can cost young people and their families £600 per month in additional expense

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - LONG-TERM CANCER TREATMENT

That this House notes that patients admitted to hospital for cancer treatment require long-term hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are subject to heavy car parking charges in NHS hospitals; recognises that parking charges are an unfair financial burden for long-term

FREE PARKING AT NHS HOSPITALS IN SCOTLAND

That this House notes that free parking in NHS hospitals in Scotland has helped patients save over £25 million from 2008 to 2015 in hospital car parking fees; further notes that free parking in NHS hospitals in England could be as beneficial to patients as it is in Scotland; recognises that NHS pati

KENDAL LYMPHOLOGY CENTRE

That this House notes that over 240,000 people in the UK are living with lymphoedema; recognises lymphoedema as a serious and debilitating illness which has a huge impact on patients' lives, which if not properly treated can lead to traumatic complications such as limb amputations; congratulates the

UK PASSPORTS CONTRACT

That this House recognises that not awarding the passports contract to De La Rue puts high-skilled jobs in the North East at risk, damages the reputation of British business and reduces our standing in Europe and the world; calls on the Home Secretary to urgently review the procurement process that

WEST MIDLANDS POLICE FUNDING

That this House congratulates the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable and our excellent police officers, PCSOs and staff for maintaining high standards of policing in the West Midlands, despite having lost, since 2010, £145 million of the budget and 3,000 officer and staff

ROSSENDALE TRANSPORT LIMITED (ROSSO)

That this House is deeply concerned at the failure of the Chief Executive of Rossendale Borough Council to supply any public documentation to support the decision to sell Rossendale's municipal bus company Rosso to Transdev Blazefield; and therefore believes the Chief Executive is in breach of his f

RESIDENCY OF EU NATIONALS MARRIED TO UK SERVICE PERSONNEL

That this House is concerned about the post-EU withdrawal status of EU nationals residing in the UK without permanent residence who are the military spouses of UK service personnel; notes the case of Joy Gillon, a Scottish resident German national whose residency in the UK on exit day will not meet