Early Day Motions

Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH)

That this House congratulates Inverness-based charity Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) on securing one of this year’s GSK IMPACTS Awards, a prestigious honour for health and care charities in the UK; notes their valuable work in supporting people affected by rape and sexual abuse and

Recognition of Gaelic Games in Britain

That this House welcomes the official recognition of Gaelic games by Sport England, Scotland and Wales; congratulates Britain GAA for its decades long work to protect, promote and enhance Gaelic games in communities across these islands; celebrates the significant growth in participation in Gaelic s

Councillor Richard Gorton

That this House congratulates Councillor Richard Gorton for his service as a Councillor for Wolstanton on Newcastle-under-Lyme District Borough Council between 2022 and 2026; notes that Councillor Gorton is stepping down from the District Borough Council at the election on Thursday 7 May 2026; ackno

GP access

That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917

Support for hospitality businesses

That this House notes with serious concern the cumulative cost pressures facing independent hospitality businesses across the United Kingdom; recognises that the simultaneous impact of rising National Minimum Wage, increased employer National Insurance contributions, rising energy costs, food price

St Patrick's Primary Sporting Gold

That this House congratulates St. Patrick’s Primary School, Kilsyth on the achievement of their SportScotland Gold School Award and notes contributions of pupils, teachers and Active School Coordinators in achieving this prestigious award; and recognises that this award acknowledges the efforts acr

Rothesay Winter Gardens and community ownership

That this House congratulates everyone involved in the successful acquisition of the Rothesay Winter Gardens on the Isle of Bute; recognises that this acquisition was only made possible because of the hard work and perseverance of Bute Community Land Company and the generous assistance of the Scotti

Oban Mountain Rescue 25th anniversary

That this House congratulates and sends its sincere thanks to the volunteers, both past and present, of Oban Mountain Rescue as they celebrate their 25th anniversary; notes that Oban Mountain Rescue cover a vast, varied and challenging landscape spreading across some of the most remote areas of Argy

Decarbonisation of Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club

That this House applauds Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club’s commitment to decarbonisation and energy efficiency by successfully retrofitting their clubhouse to make the facility a warmer, more efficient space through the installation of proper loft insulation, energy-efficient heating and lighting

Loch Leven Sea Savers

That this House congratulates the volunteers of the Loch Leven Sea Savers, a citizen science group based in Ballachulish, on the success of their community-led campaign to have the waters of Loch Leven, at the Rive Coe and the Ballachulish Peninsula, designated as official bathing water by the Scott

Health and Social Care

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 202), dated 2 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March 2026, be annulled.

Social care

That this House believes everyone deserves high-quality care, to live independently and with dignity; condemns successive Governments for kicking meaningful reform of social care into the long-grass; recognises that the social care crisis is a millstone around the neck of our NHS and that many probl

Israeli death penalty law and military courts

That this House expresses grave concern at the passage by the Israeli Knesset on 30 March 2026 of the Penal Law (Amendment – Death Penalty for Terrorists), which introduces the death penalty as the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of terrorism offences in territories under Israeli contr

Bankhead Primary School’s Bike Bus initiative

That this House congratulates Bankhead Primary School in Knightswood on the launch of their Bus Bike initiative; understands that the initiative allows pupils from primary one to seven to cycle to school together, alongside their teachers and parents, every Wednesday; notes that the scheme aims to r

Drumchapel Good Vibes Community Choir

That this House celebrates the launch of Drumchapel Good Vibes Community Choir; recognises that the Choir was launched on 26 February 2026 with their inaugural performance at Drumchapel St Andrew’s and Yoker Church in Glasgow West; recognises that the Choir has been make made possible thanks to fund

US sanctions against judges of the International Criminal Court

That this House condemns the decision by the Trump Administration to impose sanctions on judges and officials of the International Criminal Court; notes with serious concern that these measures have included the closure of bank, credit and digital accounts and have extended to family members; consid

Cash4Clubs funding for Visually Impaired Edinburgh

That this House congratulates Visually Impaired Edinburgh Velo on receiving a £2,000 grant through the Cash4Clubs programme; recognises the brilliant work that it does in Edinburgh West to make cycling accessible for people with visual impairments; highlights the importance of grassroots sports club

Animal protection disclosure scheme

That this House notes proposals for the creation of a Animal Protection Disclosure Scheme also known as Holly’s Law; further notes that this scheme could potentially reduce the number of repeated prosecutions against those who abuse animals and people as well as protect animals and people from poten

Lower Laing Museum, Newburgh

That this House celebrates the reopening of the Lower Laing Museum in Newburgh, Fife, following its extensive refurbishment; notes that the museum, first established in 1896, has been an important custodian of local heritage for 130 years; recognises the efforts of volunteers, community groups and s

Behind the Wall

That this House congratulates Behind the Wall, Falkirk, on being shortlisted for the 2026 National Pub and Bar Awards; notes that the venue, located on Melville Street, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and has become a well-established and much-loved part of the local community; recognises i

Back-to-back Masters champion, Grand Slam winner and six time Major champion

That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on securing a remarkable back-to-back victory at the The Masters Tournament, becoming one of only four players in history to achieve consecutive Masters titles; notes that this triumph marks his second Masters victory and his sixth Major Championship win ov

St George’s Day 2026

That this House joins the people of England in celebrating St George’s Day on Thursday 23 April 2026; recognises the significance of England’s national day to many people throughout the world; acknowledges the important role that England and her people play in strengthening the bonds of solidarity a

Encompass South West

That this House congratulates Encompass South West on winning a GSK IMPACT Award in conjunction with The King's Fund; recognises the Barnstaple-based charity's exemplary efforts to tackle homelessness, poverty and hardship across northern Devon; credits the charity's work in supporting nearly 2,000

Dafad Goch Soap Box Racing Aberdyfi 2026

That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers, and participants of the inaugural Dafad Goch Soap Box Racing Aberdyfi 2026 event held on Sunday 5 April 2026; notes that the event attracted approximately 8,000 visitors, making it the largest event hosted in Aberdyfi since the visit of Princ

Women and heart disease

That this House recognises that more than 4 million women in the UK are currently living with heart disease, and that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women globally and in the UK; and so calls on the Government to raise awareness of heart disease in women and to develop a