Early Day Motions

NATIONAL ORGAN DONATION WEEK

That this House fully supports National Organ Donation Week from 4 to 10 September 2017; encourages all those not on the organ donor list to sign up and register to save lives; and recognises that one person has the ability to save nine lives through organ donation so that hope and help can come fro

INVERARAY AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND WORLD CHAMPIONS 2017

That this House congratulates Piper Major Stuart Liddell and everyone involved with the Inveraray and District Pipe Band on becoming the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Grade 1 World Champions for 2017, by securing no fewer than 12 first places out of a possible 16 over two days of fierce compe

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MICHAEL COLLIERY DISASTER

That this House notes that 9 September 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Michael Colliery Disaster in East Wemyss, Fife, in which a fire broke out and nine miners were tragically killed; commends the heroism of the rescue teams who helped to save many lives, including a number of whom were late

LATER LIFE AMBITIONS

That this House supports the ambitions of people in later life and the contribution that many older people make to society; notes that the Later Life Ambitions campaign group that represents the combined 250,000 members of the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, the Civil Service Pension

EDINBURGH AIRPORT FLIGHTPATH

That this House regrets that communities, especially Cramond and South Queensferry, in Edinburgh West constituency are disappointed with the outcome of the consultation process on the new flight paths for Edinburgh Airport; hopes that Edinburgh Airport will strengthen communications with the towns a

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS

That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable

CONTAMINATED INFECTED BLOOD INQUIRY

That this House notes the Ministerial Written Statement HCWS109, made on 6 September 2017; welcomes the extended deadline for views on the format and scope of the independent inquiry; thanks Bishop James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel and Chair of the Gosport Independent P

LOCAL PUBS IN CUMBRIA

That this House believes that pubs are at the heart of many of the UK's communities, particularly in rural areas; recognises that the pub industry in the South Lakes area is currently worth around £30 million to the local economy, with around 3,000 dependent jobs; is therefore concerned by recent st

THE CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF LEONARD CHESHIRE

That this House commemorates the centenary of the birth of Leonard Cheshire, born on 7 September 1917; notes his significant achievements as a decorated officer in the Second World War, including leading No.617 Squadron, the Dambusters, and being awarded the Victoria Cross in 1944; recognises Leonar

EAST KILBRIDE YOUTH DISABILITY SPORTS CLUB

That this House recognises the significant achievement of East Kilbride Youth Disability Sports Club at the Special Olympics held in Sheffield in summer 2017; congratulates the young athletes from East Kilbride who competed and those who won medals in Sheffield; and further congratulates the coachin

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EAST KILBRIDE BOYS BRIGADE

That this House notes the achievement of East Kilbride Boys Brigade on reaching its 50th anniversary; recognises the impact it has had in respect of developing the skills of many young people over the years in the town of East Kilbride; applauds its considerable work in nurturing young talent during

GLASGOW JANITORS DISPUTE

That this House congratulates all sides involved in resolving the 20 month primary, nursery and ASL school janitors industrial dispute in Glasgow; notes that the janitors, stewards and their trade union, Unison, are to be commended on their solidarity and resolve; and further congratulates the new S

ST ANGELA'S PRIMARY 40TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates St Angela's Primary School and Nursery on reaching its 40th anniversary of serving the local Catholic communities of Darnley, Deaconsbank, Parkhouse and Southpark villages; notes that the school was opened in 1977 by the late Cardinal Thomas Winning and has successfully

LINGO FLAMINGO

That this House congratulates the Lingo Flamingo project in Govan on securing a Big Lottery Award to support its excellent work in empowering older people by providing dynamic language workshops and thus delaying the effects of dementia and brain ageing; recognises the value of making education more

THALES 100 YEARS OF SUBMARINE VISUAL SYSTEM INNOVATION

That this House congratulates Thales which celebrated its centenary of providing periscopes to the Royal Navy; and notes that on 25 August 1917 Thales, which was then trading as Barr and Stroud Ltd, delivered its first periscope to the Royal Navy at Rosyth and has been providing world-class Submarin

SETTLING THE SOUTHERN RAIL DISPUTE

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QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE

That this House welcomes the awarding of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Fairweather Multicultural Friendship Group; notes that this is the highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK; acknowledges that this award was given for the outstanding work done by the group in its local com

PERSECUTION OF ROHINGYAS

This House expresses its deep concern at recent developments in Myanmar; condemns the murderous attacks by militants against Burmese border posts but also the completely disproportionate response of the Burmese military against the Rohingyas who the UN consider are the most persecuted minority group

MR RONALD WILSON AND FARMING IN THE BORDERS

That this House pays tribute to Mr Ronald Wilson, Secretary of the Border Union Agricultural Society, for his service to the society and to farming in the Borders; notes that Ron has been an outstanding Secretary and Treasurer for the past 20 years and has helped grow the society in size and promine

POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS

That this House recognises the service of any person who makes the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country, and leaves behind family members and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to marry or cohabit,

CONFLICT WITH NORTH KOREA

That this House expresses concern about the nuclear and missile testing by North Korea and the potential risk that provocative actions, threats and exercises in or near North East Asia and the Pacific which could lead to the use of nuclear weapons by intention or miscalculation; recognises that ther

JAILING OF REZA SHAHABI

That this House notes with great concern the repeated jailing of Reza Shahabi, a member of the Executive Committee of the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company; further notes that on 8 August 2017 Mr Shahabi began a hunger strike in protest against the arbitrary resumption of his i

THIRD SECTOR AND THE ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT

That this House commends the work of Citizens Advice Scotland and the 20 other charities that have been working together to highlight the horrendous experiences of those people suffering as a direct result of the universal credit roll-out; praises the ongoing work of those organisations, and the wid

BOAT OF GARTEN COMMUNITY HALL

That this House congratulates the Boat of Garten Community Hall on its 10-year anniversary; notes the important and vital work of the community centre in providing facilities and amenities for residents and visitors alike; welcomes the ongoing work of the local residents to provide a wide range of c

INVERNESS CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY LUNCH CLUB

That this House recognises the exceptional work of the Inverness Cathedral to provide local families living in deprivation with hot and cold meals during the summer holidays; notes the exceptional work of Inverness Cathedral volunteers to ensure local families have a meal every day; further recognis