Early Day Motions

GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY

That this House has considered in full the contents of the WWF Living Planet Report 2016 and recognises the significant threat presented to the natural world through a 58 per cent decline in the recorded global populations of fish, birds, mammals and amphibians from 1970 to 2012; believes that witho

GOOD MONEY WEEK 2016

That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2016, which runs between 30 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the sustainable investment market currently represents £1.5 trilli

CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE

That this House recognises the valuable role that social workers and all staff employed in the children's social care profession play in protecting and safeguarding vulnerable children; notes with concern that the Children and Social Work Bill contains a provision that would give Government Minister

ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB AS A LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER

That this House commends the Arlington Baths Club, based in the West End of Glasgow, on its payment of the Scottish Living Wage of at least £8.25 per hour to all employees; welcomes the news that, since its introduction of the scheme in April 2014, the staff-run organisation has found that this has

CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES

That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their applic

MOUNTAIN RESCUE

That this House acknowledges the outstanding efforts of Mountain Rescue in responding to the devastation caused by storm Desmond; commends the exceptional professionalism of the Mountain Rescue volunteers and the selfless bravery they demonstrate in helping those in need; notes that, during their nu

CLYDESDALE BANK REFINANCING PRACTICES

That this House notes the June 2012 findings of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that there were serious failings in the sale of interest rate hedging products to some small and medium-sized businesses by Clydesdale Bank; further notes the earlier critical findings of the Treasury Select Commi

CETA TRADE AGREEMENT

That this House congratulates the regional Wallonian Parliament on its decision to block the implementation of the CETA trade deal between the EU and Canada; considers that this was a brave and principled move, standing up for democracy against the corporate world and its collaborators in the EU; no

CONGRATULATIONS TO GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY - VENUE OF THE YEAR

That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Glasgow Women's Library, based in Bridgeton, on winning Venue of the Year at The Icon 2016 awards which celebrates UK diversity; considers that Glasgow Women's Library, a Recognised Collection of National Significance, is a beacon for feminist tho

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on being named Scottish University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for a second consecutive year, as well as being placed in the top 10 in the UK for excellent teaching quality and student experience and 28th in t

INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

That this House welcomes the contribution that disabled people have made to their communities as a result of the Independent Living Movement over the last 50 years; has serious concerns about the potential impact of Choice, Equity and Affordability policies that are being introduced by clinical comm

TRAIN LINKS TO LUTON AIRPORT

That this House notes the conclusions in the recent report from the independent consultancy North Star that timetable change alone would enable the current hourly East Midlands' train service at Luton Airport Parkway to increase to four fast trains per hour, and as a result turn London Luton Airport

FAMILY FUND

That this House thanks Family Fund for its contribution to families across the UK by providing grants to low income families supporting disabled and seriously ill children; notes that between 2015 to 2016 Family Fund issued 89,423 grants and services across the UK totalling more than £36 million; re

USE OF MOBILE PHONES WHILE DRIVING

That this House is concerned about the ongoing problem of the use of mobile telephones while driving, which is dangerous and against the law; notes that in 2014, 1.6 per cent of all drivers in England and Scotland were observed using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving; further notes that res

BEFRIEND MOTHERWELL AND SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

That this House recognises the growing problem of loneliness and isolation among elderly people which has been proven to have detrimental effects on mental health and life expectancy; commends the work of the volunteers at Befriend Motherwell who provide support, social spaces and activities to elde

2016 MÒD NAN EILEAN SIAR

That this House congratulates the Royal National Mòd and organisers, An Comunn Gaidhealachd, on the success of the 2016 Mòd Nan Eilean Siar; recognises that the Mòd is the world's largest annual celebration of Gàidhlig music, culture and art with thousands of competitors attending from all over the

JIMMY PERRY AND DAD'S ARMY

That this House expresses sorrow at the passing of Jimmy Perry, the creator, writer and inspiration for the popular television show Dad's Army; recognises all the joy and laughter that his skill provided homes across the UK as one of the finest quintessential British televison shows; and passes on s

THIN RED LINE APPEAL

That this House commends the launch of the Thin Red Line Appeal that aims to secure the future of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling Castle; notes that Stirling and Stirling Castle are sites of significant historical, military and cultural significance which is in pa

NORTHERN ROAD NETWORKS

That this House is concerned by the disparity between transport infrastructure in the South and North of England; notes the lack of connectivity between the North West and North East; acknowledges Transport for the North’s Spring 2016 Report entitled, The Northern Transport Strategy which recognised

FOOTBALL CORRUPTION

That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct

STAND UP TO CANCER 2016

That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research,

STANDARD ATTAINMENT TESTS (SATS) IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

That this House expresses concern about the negative impact of Standard Attainment Tests (SATS) on students in years 2 and 6 and on their teachers; notes that 90 per cent of teachers believe that preparation for SATS in 2016 has worsened children's wellbeing, mental health and self-confidence; recog

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL

That this House congratulates the humanitarian aid charity, Boxes of Hope Cumbria, on their outstanding efforts to provide shoeboxes filled with Christmas presents for some of Romania's most impoverished villages; commends Boxes of Hope Cumbria for their donation of surplus funds to supporting educa

KENDAL WOOL GATHERING

That this House welcomes the news that Kendal's Wool Gathering is being held again for the fourth year running and is larger and more diverse in activities than before; acknowledges the important role that wool has played in the history of the town and will continue to play in its future; thanks the

SMOKING IN PRISONS

That this House is concerned by the findings of Professor John Britton in his independent medical report regarding the harmful effect of second hand smoke within prisons; notes that this report was commissioned by National Offender Management Service in 2014, published in March 2015 but was withheld