Early Day Motions

21st Ayrshire Scout Group

That this House congratulates Tom Wilson, Honorary President and Trustee of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group in Kilmarnock, on almost seven decades of exceptional service to Scouting; notes that Tom first joined the 21st Ayrshire Group 69 years ago as a Cub Scout and progressed through the movement as

State visit of the president of Nigeria

That this House notes the forthcoming State Visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 16–18 March 2026; recognises the long-standing diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria; further notes reports from civil society organisations regarding es

Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026

That this House recognises March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month; notes that around 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, yet diagnosis times remain prolonged, with many patients waiting 3–9 years before receiving a confirmed diagnosis; acknowledges that endometriosis can have a profoun

Stand-Out Theatre School

That this House congratulates the students of Stand-Out Theatre School in Falkirk on their half-time performance at Falkirk FC’s recent match against Kilmarnock at Falkirk Stadium; recognises the leadership of founder Shannon Winton in creating an inclusive space for young people to develop through

Industrial action and the cost of living

That this House notes the continuing downward pressure on household budgets across the United Kingdom, with many families facing rising prices for essential goods and services; further notes the risk that the cost of living crisis may intensify as a consequence of war in the Middle East and its pote

Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

That this House condemns the closure of Al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan; notes that this action infringes Palestinians’ right to freedom of worship, violates Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law and UN resolutions, an

Cheadle Civic Society's celebration of Agatha Christie's connection to Cheadle 2026

That this House thanks Cheadle Civic Society for launching a year long celebration commemorating Agatha Christie’s connection to Cheadle in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited that marks half a century since her death; acknowledges the story of the world’s most famous crime writer; celebrates

Olympic achievement of Leon Greenwood

That this House congratulates Newbury’s Leon Greenwood on representing Great Britain at the Winter Olympics in the four-man bobsleigh event, achieving an outstanding seventh-place finish; recognises his perseverance in overcoming a serious ankle cartilage injury that once threatened his sprinting ca

Thatcham Refillable and community environmental leadership

That this House congratulates Thatcham Refillable and its founders, Jenny and Tom Kirby, on collecting 2,045 chocolate tubs as part of the Tub2Pub recycling scheme; recognises the fantastic community effort across West Berkshire in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, collecting more than double the

50th anniversary of the IRA terrorist attack at West Ham station

That this House remembers with solemn respect Joseph Julius Stephen QGM, the Metropolitan line train driver who was murdered while courageously confronting the terrorist responsible for the IRA attack at West Ham Underground Station on 15 March 1976; marks the 50th anniversary of that attack; furthe

Outdoor learning

That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health

UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England

That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damsel

Delay Repay scheme

That this House affirms its commitment to the current Delay Repay scheme; urges the Government to take steps toward automatic delay repay compensation; believes it is right that customers are compensated when railway services are delayed by over 15 minutes; is concerned by the frequency of delays an

Airport drop-off charges

That this House notes the recent wave of above-inflation increases in airport drop-off charges across the country; is concerned that this is another hidden cost for passengers already facing record travel costs; further notes that many passengers have little option but to absorb these costs; also no

Creative industries and the use of AI

That this House recognises that artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for innovation and economic growth but also poses substantial risks to the United Kingdom’s world-leading creative industries; notes with concern proposals to introduce a broad text and data mining copyright e

Payment of employment tribunal awards

That this House notes with concern the continuing non-payment of a significant number of awards made by the Employment Tribunal, including reports by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism that Freedom of Information requests found that three quarters of more than 7,000 workers using the employment

Ketamine

That this House notes with concern the increased problematic use of ketamine, particularly among young people; further notes that its severe impacts can include cognitive impairment, psychological difficulties and physical damage to the bladder, kidneys and urinary tract, leading to dependency and c

Energy prices for households and businesses

That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions o

Understanding of Tourette Syndrome

That this House notes the public distress and misunderstanding that followed a recent high profile event in which an involuntary tic was misinterpreted, and recognises the hurt experienced across multiple communities as well as the broader impact such incidents have on people living with Tourette sy

Free school meal holiday voucher scheme in Surrey

That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by Conservative-run Surrey County Council to end the free school meal holiday voucher scheme that has supported vulnerable children across Surrey during school holidays; notes that the scheme provides supermarket vouchers to families whose child

Heating oil prices

That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels of fuel pover

Economic contribution of drag hunting to rural communities

That this House recognises the role of lawful drag hunting activities, whereby hounds track a non-animal scent laid by a human runner, in supporting rural communities across the United Kingdom; notes that drag hunting operates within the framework of existing legislation and does not harm any animal

Bonhill Primary School Pupils' charity fundraising

That this House congratulates Bonhill Primary School pupils Daphne and Evie on winning the Creative category in the prestigious RKC Young Kennel Club Young Person of the Year awards for their commitment to raising the profile of Maggie’s Centres and Scottie dogs; applauds them for raising £2,600 in

Cupar Vet national award

That this House congratulates Kristie King from Cupar on winning the Veterinary Nursing category award at the annual ALBAS awards, which celebrate land-based and aquaculture skills; notes that Kristie has been studying a Lantra Diploma in veterinary nursing through SRUC Oatridge while working as a s

New United Nations Convention on the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals

That this House is gravely concerned at the apparent impunity enjoyed by state forces and paramilitary operatives across the globe engaging in the targeted killing of journalists and media workers, with one-hundred-and-twenty-eight killings globally recorded by the International Federation of Journa