Early Day Motions

UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA

That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to mor

DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL GAMES DESIGN STUDIO

That this House supports plans being drawn up to build a major new international games design studio in the heart of Dundee's £1 billion Waterfront development, which would combine digital facilities with on-site accommodation to provide games designers with a fully immersive live-in experience; and

LETTORI IN ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES

That this House notes the ongoing concerns about disparity in employment rights of UK citizens and other non-Italian nationals who work as lettori in Italian universities; recognises that six rulings in the Court of Justice of the European Union found Italy to be discriminating against non-Italian l

INAUGURATION OF GAMBIAN PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW

That this House congratulates Adama Barrow on his inauguration as President of The Gambia; welcomes the regional co-operation and work of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the Catholic Church and others to ensure a peaceful transition of power after President Barrow's

STREETDANCE IN ABERDEEN

That this House congratulates the Denis Law Legacy Trust on being awarded £21,650 by the People's Health Trust for the Streetdance project in Torry; notes that the idea for the project was suggested by young people in the area; welcomes that the Trust will appoint a co-ordinator to provide free danc

INTERNATIONAL FUND TO FINANCE ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND ABORTION

That this House welcomes the decision of the Dutch Government to launch an international fund to finance access to birth control and abortion in the global south; notes that this initiative is in response to the deeply regrettable reinstatement by President Trump of the so-called global gag rule, ba

200TH BIRTHDAY OF THE SCOTSMAN NEWSPAPER

That this House congratulates the Scotsman newspaper on its 200th birthday; recognises the Scotsman's contribution to journalism and news in Scotland for two centuries; notes the newspaper's fine traditions of speaking truth to power, chronicling the history of Scotland and giving a voice to Scotlan

CLOSURE OF CLYDESDALE BANK BRANCHES IN CLACKMANNANSHIRE

That this House is concerned at the decision of the Clydesdale Bank to close its two branches in Tillicoultry and Alloa; is further concerned that this will leave customers in Clackmannanshire without access to a local bank branch in their own local authority area; recognises that many customers hav

ARE YOU ABLE TO PREVENT GROOMING AND ABUSE SEMINAR

That this House is deeply concerned about cases of child abuse in football; thanks Armadale Community Football club, the charity Enough Abuse UK and former footballer Andy Woodward for helping to raise awareness of child abuse via the seminar Are you able to prevent grooming and abuse?; notes that A

AIRDRIE SAVINGS BANK

That this House notes with concern the closure of Airdrie Savings Bank (ASB); understands that ASB was the last survivor of the UK’s independent savings banks and acknowledges the work done to support local community groups and initiatives; recognises that the people who ran ASB, many of them on a v

URGENT CARE CENTRE AT WESTMORLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL

That this House notes that an extra 1,311 people have had to make use of accident and emergency (A&E) services in South Lakeland in 2016 compared to 2015, which represents a 1.5 per cent increase in demand; is concerned that the problems could be set to worsen, given that NHS services in Lancashire

ADULT EDUCATION

That this House recognises the valuable role that adult education plays and the positive impact it has on individuals, the economy and society; notes with concern that funding for adult education was cut by 40 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2015; further notes with concern that the number o

ARTICLE 50 AND A PUBLIC VOTE ON THE TERMS OF THE UK LEAVING THE EU

That this House notes that in the EU referendum the UK did not vote for particular terms of withdrawal; further notes that triggering Article 50 hands back the UK's EU membership and gives the remaining 27 EU member states two years to decide the UK's exit package which best suits them and discourag

EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING

That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; welcomes the European Commission's decision to

TRIDENT MISSILE TEST

That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the US, have been te

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA

That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their

UN ANNOUNCEMENT ON YEMEN

That this House is dismayed by the announcement by the UN on 16 January 2017 that 10,000 people have died as a result of the conflict in Yemen; supports diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and a long-term peaceful solution to the crisis; notes the meeting between UN Special Envoy Ismail Ould Ch

SEVERN BRIDGES TOLLS

That this House is appalled by the plan to continue the double taxation suffered for 52 years by users of the Severn bridges by paying tolls in addition to taxes to fund the UK roads network; welcomes the expected end of the obligation to a private company and believes that the bridges should in fut

ADOPTION OF A FORMAL DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of 12 December 2016 that Britain will adopt a formal definition of antisemitism in response to the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA); recognises that a recommendation formally to adopt a definition was first mad

KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE

That this House believes that there is an urgent need to hold a full inquiry into the rightful ownership of Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jockey Club which currently owns and operates a large number of the UK's functioning racecourses, including premier tracks at Ai

FALKIRK FORTH VALLEY SENSORY CENTRE

That this House congratulates Falkirk Forth Valley Sensory Centre in its continued pursuit of providing highly-valued services that greatly promote integration in the community; acknowledges that the sensory centre's partnership with Slimming World is a truly innovative service, proving popular with

GREEN INVESTMENT BANK OFFSHORE WIND FUND

That this House welcomes the announcement that the Green Investment Bank's Offshore Wind Fund has exceeded its original £1 billion investment target; notes that the Fund is the world's first dedicated offshore wind fund and Europe's largest dedicated renewable energy fund, providing long-term instit

500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION

That this House notes that 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg, Germany, thus commencing one of the most significant religious and social changes which began initially across much of northern Europe, including the UK, and has spread in

MOBILE NETWORK COVERAGE AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICE NETWORK

That this House welcomes the potential of the Emergency Services Network significantly to improve mobile geographic coverage across the UK, particularly in remote rural areas across Wales; notes that to create the infrastructure for the Emergency Services Network, 291 new mast sites will be built by

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPORTING GUN MAGAZINE

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Sporting Gun magazine; thanks that magazine for being a voice for country sports; and commends that publication on being bright, breezy and informative and giving readers and country sports enthusiasts lots of inspirational reading and enjoyment