Early Day Motions

BANK CLOSURES IN CAITHNESS, SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

That this House notes with regret the decision of the Bank of Scotland to close its branches in Bonar Bridge, Dornoch, Helmsdale and Lairg; recognises that the decision follows the closures of branches by the Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank and expresses dismay that those closures will re

SANDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Sandwood Primary School in Penilee on reaching its 60th anniversary; notes that its Can Do motto is based on challenging, achieving and nurturing children and creating a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and trust; and recognises the proud history of

GOVAN INTEGRATION NETWORK AND GOVAN COMMUNITY PROJECT

That this House recognises the valuable work of the Govan and Craigton Integration Network carried out since its inception over 10 years ago as a response from community and church members to support the needs of newly arrived asylum seekers, but has now evolved into a local charity working with, an

LOURDES SECONDARY SCHOOL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House congratulates Lourdes Secondary School on reaching its 60th anniversary; recognises the proud history of Lourdes Secondary School; notes that the school's inspirational motto Encouraging Excellence is the ethos that defines the past, present and future of the school which always seek

REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE IN THE TERAI REGION OF NEPAL

That this House is concerned that the Madhesis minority from the Southern plains, known as the Terai region, will continue to be marginalised in Nepal unless constitutional amendments are passed before local elections in that country; understands that although the Madhesis represent over 33 per cent

HAPPY SANT JORDI'S DAY

That this House joins the people of Catalonia in their Sant Jordi's Day celebrations on 23 April 2017; applauds the festivities that will be happening around the world, including in Borough Market in London where there will be live performances, storytelling and Catalan food; commends this festival

CROFTFOOT BOWLING CLUB

That this House commends the President, committee and members of Croftfoot Bowling Club; notes that the club was founded in 1954 and has provided the community of Croftfoot with outstanding sports and social facilities for over 60 years; further notes that it has hosted thousands of matches with tea

BACKHOUSE ROSSIE ESTATE DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

That this House congratulates the Backhouse Rossie Estate in North East Fife in hosting Scotland's first daffodil festival over the weekend of 15 and 16 April 2017; notes the festival featured heritage, modern and field-grown daffodils as well as activities including horticulture education, floristr

STRATHAVEN ALES GOLD AWARD

That this House congratulates Strathaven Ales for earning the gold award in the Standard Milds and Brown Ales category at the Society of Independent Brewers Awards; commends Strathaven Ales and its staff on creating a range of ales of outstanding quality; recognises the importance of Scotland's worl

SOCIAL SECURITY (S. I., 2017, No. 376)

That the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.

TAX CREDITS (S. I., 2017, No. 387)

That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.

FREEMAN OF WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE REV FR, JOSEPH MILLS

That this House welcomes the announcement by West Dunbartonshire Council that Father Joseph Mills will be admitted as a Freeman of West Dunbartonshire; congratulates Father Mills on receiving this honour and extends our thanks to him for his near 50 years in the priesthood working in local parishes,

SOFT DRINKS LEVY

That this House is aware that obesity remains the single biggest preventable cause of cancer in the UK after smoking, with children who suffer from it five times more likely to become obese in later life; notes that sugary drinks are the number one source of sugar for 11 to 18 year olds with an aver

POSTCODE LOCAL TRUST FUNDING FOR CAMBUSLANG ALLOTMENT GARDENS

That this House congratulates Cambuslang Allotment Gardens on securing £1950 of funding from the Postcode Local Trust; notes that the allotment gardens has been a very successful project in the Halfway area for several years now; acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the members of the organi

LUNG DISEASE

That this House is aware that lung disease is the third biggest killer in the UK, affecting over 12 million people at an annual cost of billions of pounds to the public purse; is alarmed by recent figures which reveal that mortality rates have not improved in the last 10 years with the UK now suffer

AMMAN UNITED RUGBY CLUB

That this House congratulates Clwb Rygbi'r Aman/Amman United Rugby Club on winning the Welsh Rugby Union Bowl competition at the National Stadium with a 43-31 victory over Caerphilly RFC; pays tribute to both sides for providing thousands of supporters with a fast and enterprising match which was a

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IN HOUSEHOLDS

That this House notes with concern that around 30 people a year still die as a result of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and many more may unknowingly be poisoned; further notes that there has never been a fatality related to CO poisoning where an audible CO alarm, tested to the standard BS EN 50291,

LGBT PEOPLE IN CHECHNYA

That this House notes with grave concern the Human Rights Watch report of a brutal campaign against LGBT people in the semi-autonomous Russian region of Chechnya, with more than 100 men reportedly detained over several weeks in connection with their non-traditional sexual orientation, or suspicion

REPORTED ABDUCTIONS, TORTURE AND KILLINGS OF GAY MEN IN CHECHNYA

That this House is deeply concerned at the reports in the Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, that men believed to be gay have been abducted, tortured and killed in Chechnya; expresses alarm at denials made by Chechen authorities regarding these reports, which claim that gay men do not exist in the re

ATTACKS ON COPTIC CHRISTIANS

That this House expresses concern and sorrow regarding the attack on the Coptic Christian churches in Egypt during which 44 people were killed and 126 were wounded; calls on the Government to stand in solidarity with the Egyptian Government and people, and in particular with the Christian churches i

DUNDEE TO HOST INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITION

That this House celebrates the fact that the 7th World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships for All Ages will be held at Dundee Ice Arena from 12 to 17 June 2018, bringing more than 4,000 top athletes, supporters, coaches and officials from across the world; congratulates Dundee-ba

SAVING THE RED SQUIRREL

That this House notes the ongoing efforts of The Wildlife Trusts, other charities and volunteers to recruit up to 5,000 volunteers across the UK to help preserve and assist in the survival of the native red squirrel population, which has considerably reduced in number in recent years; congratulates

EDUCATION (S.I. 2016, No. 1205)

That the Higher Education (Basic Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1205), dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be revoked.

EDUCATION (S.I. 2016, No. 1206)

That the Higher Education (Higher Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1206), dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be revoked.

KENDAL COMMUNITY FLOOD TAPESTRY

That this House acknowledges the terrible floods that hit South Lakeland in 2015 following Storm Desmond; praises the community for the way it pulled together at that difficult time; recognises the importance of recording for posterity those events; notes that the production of a tapestry by the com