Early Day Motions

ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY

That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the ch

200TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTSCRAIG GOLF CLUB

That this House marks the 200th anniversary of Scotscraig Golf Club, the world's 13th oldest golf club; notes that this significant milestone will be marked with a series of festivities ranging from special tournaments and open days to Grand Matches and opportunities to play the Open championship-qu

BAPTIST MISSIONS

That this House celebrates the 90th anniversary of Baptist Missions; and extends thanks for the commitment that they have displayed to spreading the Gospel and helping communities across the world, bringing practical help and spreading the news that God is Love and Christ died for them.

STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK (No. 2)

That this House reiterates its strong commitment that EU nationals living legally in the UK should have their status guaranteed after the UK leaves the EU; celebrates the contribution made by millions of those nationals to the UK's public services, economy, culture and scientific knowledge; acknowle

HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY

That this House remains gravely concerned at the continuing human rights abuses in Turkey following the Government’s agreement to sell fighter jets to Turkey in January 2017; urges the Turkish Government to end the internment of political opponents many of whom had condemned the coup attempt; is dee

SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT

That this House cherishes access to justice for victims of workplace accidents and industrial diseases; notes that in these often difficult and complicated cases, victims require proper legal representation and expert reports, the costs of which cannot be recovered when taken through a small claims

WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE

That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average w

ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PROVIDING BASELOAD ENERGY TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

That this House is concerned that an estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide remain without electricity; acknowledges that in many developing countries this compounds the problems of disease, poor education and illegal migration; regrets that the UN target for universal access to energy by 2030 will

BUSINESS RATES AND PUBS

That this House is deeply concerned about the planned increases in business rates and the damage they will do to many small businesses; notes the impact that those changes will have on pubs, with some pubs seeing rises of up to 300 per cent and with London pubs seeing an average rise of 43 per cent

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SACKED STAFF

That this House notes with great concern the decision of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to sack 10 staff members on 9 February 2017 via email and with only one day's notice; further notes that seven of those who were sacked are of black and minority ethnic (BME) origin, six are disa

TAP INTO IT

That this House congratulates Edinburgh-based Tap into IT on its laudable endeavours to improve the quality of life of people who are most at risk of social isolation; notes that Tap into IT was founded in 2008 by Mike Ellis, and now operates as a Social Enterprise to enable older adults, particular

COUNCILLOR JAGJIT SINGH'S MARATHON ACHIEVEMENT

That this House wishes to recognise the incredible achievement and commitment of Councillor Jagjit Singh from Hillingdon; notes that Councillor Singh completed the seven marathons in seven days on seven continents challenge in six days, 23 hours and 38 minutes; and further notes that he completed th

WIGAN WARRIORS AND WARRINGTON WOLVES

That this House congratulates Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves on their World Club Series victories over Cronulla Sharks and Brisbane Broncos respectively; thanks and applauds all clubs for an outstanding spectacle of rugby; believes that these victories illustrate the quality and skill level of

EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.

CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY BY THE ASSAD REGIME IN SYRIA

That this House takes note of the recent evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the Assad regime against citizens in Syria at Saydnaya Military Prison; notes with great concern the compelling evidence that at this prison, the Syrian Government has systematically and deliberately murdered,

OPENING OF THE NEW PITLOCHRY VISITOR CENTRE

That this House celebrates the opening of the new Pitlochry Visitor Centre in Perthshire, a purpose-built facility perched on the banks of the River Tummel which houses an exhibition documenting the unique history of hydro electricity and which showcases the social, environmental and engineering imp

BONAR BRIDGE ARDGAY GOLF CLUB

That this House congratulates the excellent Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club on their success in securing an Awards for All Grant of £9,990; notes that the Awards for All funding aims to help improve local communities through supportive funding of a range of projects that will bring local people togeth

GARBH ALLT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

That this House congratulates the Garbh Allt Community Initiative for its success in securing £273,025 from the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the organisation was set up to purchase the West Helmsdale Crofting Estate in East Sutherland; further recognises that community ownership will allow th

CAITHNESS AMATEUR GYMNASTICS CLUB

That this House congratulates the Caithness Amateur Gymnastics Club on securing funding of £9,440 from Awards for All; notes that Awards for All funding aims to help improve communities through funding of projects that bring local people together, to develop and improve local spaces and to encourage

MOD ESTATE

That this House notes the Ministry of Defence's decision to make changes to its estate and infrastructure; calls on the Government to take a modern, inclusive and family-friendly approach as it remodels its estate by providing facilities and accommodation in bases, such as Leuchars Station, that mee

EUROPEAN UNION SERIES No. 1 (2017) (Cm. 9405)

That the Protocol, done at Brussels on 14 December 2016, on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court (Cm. 9405), a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 January 2017, should not be ratified.

VIOLENT CRIME IN LONDON

That this House expresses concern about the violent crime that has occurred in North West London and beyond in January 2017; sends sympathy to the families of the victims; and recognises the need for all boroughs to work together in a collaborative way to tackle all violent crime, particularly gun a

BRITISH AIRWAYS MIXED FLEET CABIN CREW PAY DISPUTE

That this House supports workers in British Airways Mixed Fleet cabin crew in their current industrial dispute over pay; condemns the significant pay package of £6.5 million to the boss of the airline's parent company, International Airlines Group; contrasts that package with reports that the starti

NO CONFIDENCE IN THE SPEAKER

That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker.

SUICIDE AND THE CRIMINAL STANDARD OF PROOF

That this House notes that, despite the decriminalisation of suicide in 1961, the criminal standard of proof of beyond all reasonable doubt continues to be applied in reaching a conclusion of suicide in coroners' courts; recognises that this contributes to the stigma around suicide, which prevents m