Early Day Motions

STRATHAVEN PARK - BEST IN SCOTLAND

That this House congratulates Strathaven Park on being named the best in Scotland as part of the Green Flag Awards; recognises the hard work and dedication of Strathaven Park and volunteers as well as members of the local community who work hard to keep the park special; further congratulates the pa

ANNIVERSARY OF FREE TRAVEL ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes that it is 15 years since free travel on public transport was introduced in Northern Ireland for senior citizens; acknowledges that this has led to greater mobility and social interaction for tens of thousands of older people on buses and trains; and looks forward to this commu

CENTENARY OF THE SS CONNEMARA AND SS RETRIEVER TRAGEDY

That this House notes that 3 November 2016 will mark the 100th anniversary of the tragic accident between the SS Connemara and the SS Retriever, destined for Holyhead from Greenore, that took the lives of 97 people; observes that the incident has, to this day, connected maritime communities across t

STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION AND THE NORTH DAKOTA PIPELINE

That this House recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of the United States since European settlement; further recognises that members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe see the pipeline as a major environmental and cultural threat to the First Nations of the Americas; understands t

ADOPTION SUPPORT FUND

That this House recognises the valuable role that adoptive families and adoption agencies play in providing a home and a family for adopted children; notes that many adopted children require ongoing therapy and support; welcomes the Government's decision to increase funding for the Adoption Support

GUARANTEE ON TRIPLE-LOCK FOR THE BASIC STATE PENSION

That this House believes that it is our duty to ensure that our OAPs live with dignity and security in their retirement; notes that the triple-lock state pension mechanism increases the basic state pension by growth in earnings, the CPI rate or by a minimum of 2.5 per cent; recognises the importance

JONATHAN REA AND SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

That this House congratulates Northern Ireland Superbike Racer Jonathan Rea on winning his second World Championship; acknowledges the skill that this sport takes; and wishes him every success in the future.

RIGHTAPPROACH CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the launch of the #RightApproach campaign by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO); understands that through quotes, blogs, case-studies and videos, the campaign will seek to promote and encourage human rights-based approaches within the third sector and be

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND BBC1

That this House calls upon the British Broadcasting Corporation to restore the British National Anthem on BBC1 at the end of each day's programming, before the switch over to BBC News 24; regrets the decision on the 3 October 1997 to play God Save The Queen on BBC1 for the last time; and believes th

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS

That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing polic

BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES, CROWN DEPENDENCIES AND REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

That this House recognises the enormous contribution by members of the Her Majesty's armed services from each of the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies in wars and conflicts over the centuries, fighting for Queen, or King and Country; believes that the sacrifices of all these brave

GLASGOW SOUP CROWD-FUNDING INITIATIVE

That this House recognises the great efforts being made by the Glasgow Soup crowd-funding initiative which aims to improve the East End of Glasgow; notes that the first Glasgow Soup event will take place at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre on 17 November 2016; further notes that members of th

ARCHIE MACPHERSON AND THE GREAT SCOT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

That this House congratulates Archie Macpherson on winning the Sunday Mail’s Great Scot Lifetime Achievement Award; notes that Mr Macpherson was born and raised in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, worked as a teacher before joining the BBC in 1969 and has worked for STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, R

GOVERNMENT REJECTION OF INQUIRY INTO EVENTS AT ORGREAVE ON 18 JUNE 1984

That this House believes that the Home Secretary is wrong not to set up an inquiry into events at Orgreave in 1984; is aware of the numerous and well documented reports that striking miners were beaten by police batons, charged by police horses, and then falsely accused of riot; is concerned by repo

ENGLAND VS SCOTLAND AND WEARING THE POPPY

That this House calls on FIFA to permit the teams of both England and Scotland to commemorate those that gave the ultimate sacrifice by wearing the poppy during their World Cup qualifying match at Wembley on Armistice Day; notes that the poppy should not be seen as a political symbol but as a worldw

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

That this House applauds the World Psychiatric Association on the publication of a Bill of Rights for Persons with Mental Illness; recognises that this asserts a set of fundamental political, legal, economic and social rights to be afforded to all persons with mental illness, so that they are treate

A VOICE FOR ALL ON FUTURE TRADE DEALS

That this House congratulates the people of Wallonia in Belgium, whose regional Parliament acted in their interests by trying to block the trade deal CETA; notes that trade deals including TTIP are widely opposed across Europe by citizens who are concerned that their rights and protections are being

DEATH OF THE KING OF THAILAND

That this House sends its condolences to the royal family of Thailand, the people of Thailand and the Thai diaspora community in the UK following the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled Thailand for more than 70 years and was greatly respected at home and around the globe for his

MAGGIE'S CENTRE FIFE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

That this House recognises and congratulates Maggie's Centre Fife on its 10th birthday; understands that the centre has supported over 55,000 visits since it opened in 2006; acknowledges that the centre provides vital support to people affected by cancer, offering a programme of support that has bee

CAVITY WALL INSULATION

That this House notes that cavity wall insulation (CWI) has been installed in millions of homes in successive government-backed schemes, but that in many cases the insulation has failed, acting not as a barrier to keep heat on the inside but as a bridge to allow water penetration from the outside; f

TRAIN LINKS TO LUTON AIRPORT

after 'Airport' insert 'thereby reducing the proportion of passengers arriving by car and minimising congestion on local roads;'.

85TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWHILL COLLIERY DISASTER

That this House notes that 31 October 2016 marks the 85th anniversary of an explosion which killed 10 miners at Bowhill Colliery in Fife; commends the pupils from Cardenden, Dened and St Ninian's Primary Schools and all those attending a special service of remembrance in honour of the victims; and p

CROP RESEARCH

That this House calls on Ministers of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to implement a stronger strategy and focus on crop research to help increase crop quality and yields in light of the fact that the annual harvest in 2016 has produced lower yields; and concludes that more foc

SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPION JONATHAN REA

That this House congratulates Ulsterman Jonathan Rea on claiming his second consecutive Superbike World Championship title on 29 October 2016; acknowledges that he is the first rider since 1999 to win successive world superbike titles and becomes a member of an elite club comprised of just four ride

PRODUCTION IN ST ANDREWS OF THE SILENT UNSEEN

That this House congratulates the Marshall's Office of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Province of Poland, along with the General Elzbieta Zawacka Foundation and the Fife Migrants Forum on their production of the play, The Silent Unseen, in St. Andrews' Byre Theatre on 8 October 2016; notes that the origina