Early Day Motions

SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS

That this House believes that dogs should not suffer pain during training as it is ineffective and cruel; considers that there is legitimate and growing public concern about the use of electronic shock collars and other forms of electronic training aids that can cause pain or distress to dogs, while

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION (MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS) BILL

That this House notes the Conscientious Objection (Medical Professionals) Bill by Baroness O'Loan; further notes Article 9 of the European Convention of Human Rights, which states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to . . . manifes

CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS

That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day

FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS

That this House supports National Trading Standards' campaign, Friends Against Scams, which seeks to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams; understands that scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and that postal, telephone and doorstep scams are often targeted

LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY

That this House congratulates Leonard Cheshire Disability on becoming the first charity in Scotland to achieve the coveted Investors in People Platinum Award; understands that the charity also achieved Gold Standard in the Investors in Young People Good Practice Award and the Investors in Health an

INVERNESS TO AMSTERDAM AIR LINK

That this House welcomes the addition of a bigger aircraft on the Inverness air link with Amsterdam due to its surging popularity; notes the increase in frequency of flights during peak months to two daily flights; recognises this as a clear indication of the growing attraction of the area for busin

AWARDS FOR INVERNESS BUSINESS

That this House recognises the recent success of 22 Inverness-based businesses at the Best Bar None Awards 2017; notes that 17 of these businesses received a gold level accreditation; congratulates Inverness BID on organising and running another successful event; and wishes all successful businesse

CANTRAYBRIDGE COLLEGE

That this House congratulates Cantraybridge College on its recent success in winning a grant of £32,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland Skills and Opportunities fund; recognises the grant will allow the college to provide training and support to 24 young people with learning disabilities and autism,

DRAKIES PRIMARY SCHOOL, INVERNESS

That this House recognises the outstanding teachers at Drakies Primary School, Inverness in its efforts to empower and celebrate diversity and difference with its pupils through singing This Is Me from the recent film The Greatest Showman; notes that internationally renowned actor Hugh Jackman recog

EDINBURGH AIRPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY AWARD

That this House warmly welcomes Edinburgh Airport being awarded the Autism Friendly Award for its accessible and supportive environment for passengers with autism; recognises the extra training for staff to help those with additional needs; acknowledges that airports can be extremely daunting places

OUTSIDE-IN IN KENDAL

That this House strongly supports the efforts of Outside-In, a volunteer group run by John and Mhairi Helme of Kendal, which aims to provide the town the indoor play centre and parent-respite area that it currently lacks; notes and has high hopes for their first funding application, submitted on 22

MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA

That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably h

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND CANCER PATIENTS

That this House notes research by Macmillan Cancer Support which shows that four in five people diagnosed with cancer are £570 a month worse off as a result of their diagnosis; further note that this financial burden is due to loss of income and increased costs; acknowledges that 47 per cent of NHS

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CELTIC CONNECTIONS

That this House congratulates Glasgow's annual Celtic Connections festival as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018; notes that the festival, which began in 1994 based in Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall attracting around 32,000 visitors, now extends to over 300 events in 28 venues, including the S

TACKLING SEX DISCRIMINATION

That this House welcomes the Fawcett Society's review of sex discrimination law in the UK, and its recommendations to make misogyny a hate crime; acknowledges the level of concern in broader society at gender inequality; recognises the insufficient tackling of hate crimes against women; and calls fo

CHANNEL 4 RELOCATION

That this House welcomes the news that Channel 4 may relocate outside of London; acknowledges that this could provide a £88 million a year boost in spending on shows made outside of London and could create economic benefits of £580 million and 7,490 jobs across the country for the city that is chose

SECOND HOMES IN YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK

That this House acknowledges the effect the rapid increase in second home ownership can have on rural communities, including the decline and closure of key local services and amenities; recognises that the high level of second home ownership inflates the prices of housing locally and further restric

MORATORIUM ON FRACKING

That this House welcomes the National Grid's figures showing that 2017 was the greenest year in history in terms of generated electricity; expresses concern that despite the increase in renewable energy, fracking for shale gas is still being considered despite the viable renewable alternatives that

HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND FAIRFUELUK SURVEY SUPPORT

That this House notes that 95.5 per cent of over 9,000 respondents to a recent FairFuelUK survey were in favour of abolishing car parking charges in NHS hospitals; recognises that hospital car parking charges are a financial burden that affect patients and visitors at an already vulnerable time; fur

AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION

That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company l

EXPEDITION ICE MAIDEN

That this House congratulates the Ice Maiden team for successfully crossing Antarctica unsupported, towing sledges by muscle-power alone over more than 1,000 miles in one of the world's most extreme and hostile environments, and arriving two days ahead of schedule on 20 January 2018; notes that this

HEMEL STORM: NATIONAL BASKETBALL CUP

That this House gives huge congratulations to Hemel Storm on its incredible achievement of winning its first ever trophy in the National Basketball Cup, a team that grew from grass roots were outstanding; pays tribute to all the players and coach Robert Youngblood in his first season at Storm; and p

INSURANCE COVER FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILL HEALTH

That this House notes with concern evidence revealed by The Guardian newspaper of people with mental health problems being denied access to insurance, including life insurance; further notes that while some people who have suffered from mental health conditions are charged high premiums for insuranc

WELSH EU CONTINUITY BILL

That this House welcomes the National Assembly for Wales's unanimous decision on 17 January 2018 to vote in favour of Steffan Lewis AM's Member's legislative proposal to bring forward a Welsh EU Continuity Bill to protect Welsh democracy; notes with alarm that clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill put

STIRLING SMITH ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM

That this House acknowledges the Stirling Smith as the main museum and art gallery in Stirling; notes its contribution as a significant cultural asset which in itself attracts over 40,000 visitors each year; further notes its vision to serve the people of Stirling and further afield by conserving an