Early Day Motions

EPILEPSY AND PURPLE DAY 2016 CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises Purple Day 2016, which takes place on 26 March; notes that this is an awareness day dedicated to highlighting sufferers of epilepsy; acknowledges that more than half a million people in the UK have the condition, whilst it affects around 50 million people worldwide; furthe

TIREE MUSIC FESTIVAL

That this House congratulates the Tiree Music Festival upon receiving a special commendation in the Caledonian MacBrayne - Best Cultural Event or Festival at the Scottish Thistle Award 2016; notes its success was achieved as a community interest company, a social enterprise which uses its profits fo

FOREST HOLIDAYS, ARDGARTAN

That this House congratulates the team at Forest Holidays, Ardgarten on winning the Scottish Thistle Award 2016 - Best Holiday Accommodation; commends everyone at Forest Holidays, Ardgarten for their efforts in creating a wonderful facility around Loch Long and the Argyll Forest Park that promotes A

ARDTORNA B&B, BARCALDINE

That this House congratulates Sean and Karen O'Byrne, proprietors of The Ardtorna Bed & Breakfast, in Barcaldine, near Oban on winning Most Hospitable B&B/Guesthouse at the Scottish Thistle Awards 2016 and notes that this is the latest in a long list of hospitality awards for The Ardtorna Bed & Brea

ATLANTIC ISLANDS CENTRE, ISLE OF LUING

That this House congratulates the Atlantic Islands Centre on the Isle of Luing on winning the prestigious 2016 My Place Award, organised by the Scottish Civic Trust; commends the design by architect Shauna Cameron as being an excellent example of a modern, sustainable development; notes that since o

NINTH WAVE RESTAURANT, FIONNPHORT, ISLE OF MULL

That this House congratulates the Ninth Wave Restaurant, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull on winning the prestigious Scottish Thistle Awards, 2016 - Best Restaurant Experience; commends its commitment to supporting the Mull economy by using locally-sourced seafood as well as island-sourced meat and cheese;

NORTH AYRSHIRE PROVOST'S CIVIC PRIDE AWARDS 2016

That this House congratulates Irvine and Troon Cancer Care, Gilbert MacDonald, Centrestage Communities, Shannon Morrison and Gemma Stewart on their success at the 2016 North Ayrshire Provost's Civic Pride Awards, hosted at Seamill Hydro on 18 March 2016; acknowledges that over 55,000 people voted ac

JOB LOSSES AT GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS

That this House recognises that the Guardian Media Group's announcement of cuts to 250 jobs, including 100 editorial roles, comes as a major blow to staff and for journalism as a whole; notes that this follows job losses at The Independent following the decision to close its print titles; further no

ACCESS TO PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS

That this House raises serious concerns over the recent decision by NHS England to delay the national roll-out of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV; notes that this decision was made despite overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of PrEP in reducing infection with HIV in high-risk groups,

ARMED FORCES PAY REVIEW FORTY-FIFTH REPORT

That this House acknowledges the Armed Forces Pay Review Body Forty-Fifth Report, published on 8 March 2016; notes that it stated that many personnel appear to have lost trust in their employer and that levels of morale appear to have declined further over the past year; calls on the Government to r

WOMEN APPRENTICES

That this House believes that apprenticeships offer a vital opportunity for young people to earn a living, learn new skills and make an invaluable contribution to the organisations for which they work, their local communities and to the wider economy; shares concerns raised by Young Women's Trust re

NORTH HIGHLAND INITIATIVE

That this House congratulates North Highland Initiative (NHI) on being awarded the Innovation Award in the Highlands and Islands at the 2015-16 Scottish Thistle Awards; commends the initiative’s leaders for their passion and determination in promoting the rich culture of the Highlands of Scotland on

NATIONAL EXPRESS LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER

That this House welcomes the news that National Express, one of the UK's largest transport providers, has become a living wage employer; notes that the operator's decision to pay the living wage will benefit thousands of its staff across the country, making them the West Midlands' largest living wag

THE KYLESKU HOTEL

That this House congratulates the Kylesku Hotel on being awarded the Most Hospitable Hotel in the Highlands and Islands at the 2015/16 Scottish Thistle Awards; commends the hotel's management and staff for their hard work and their passion for advancing the Highland's unparalleled reputation for pro

ANTA SCOTLAND LTD

That this House congratulates ANTA Scotland Ltd for securing a £117,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the development and upgrade of the company's iconic brand; recognises the positive impact this investment will have for improving facilities to meet with high levels

G7 INSURESILIENCE INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE RISK INSURANCE

That this House understands poverty reduction among vulnerable people and countries in the developing world to be seriously jeopardised by extreme weather events, such as major droughts, storms and floods, which are being intensified and made more frequent by climate change; highlights the importanc

ELSPETH HUSBAND, SCOTLAND'S YOUNG PERSON'S CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

That this House congratulates Mrs Elspeth Husband on being named Scotland's Young Person's Champion of the Year at the National Youth Work Awards 2016; commends Mrs Husband for her dedication and passion to Girl Guiding in Thurso, and the surrounding communities, for over 20 years; recognises the ha

HOLYROOD, THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

That this House congratulates the Scottish Parliament for its eye-catching end to the session, prior to the May elections, with parliamentarian and piper Stuart MacMillan piping the parliamentarians from the chamber.

HMRC AND UK FILM INDUSTRY INVESTMENT SCHEMES

That this House notes with concern the issuing of follower notices and accelerated payment notices by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) following measures introduced in the Finance Act 2014; further notes that some of those being targeted invested in statutory government incentive schemes approved by th

MEND OUR MOUNTAINS CAMPAIGN

That this House addresses the financial needs of our national parks and particularly the rights of way network and maintenance of upland paths for continued enjoyment of these areas; welcomes the British Mountaineering Council's campaign Mend our Mountain as an innovative way to raise much needed fu

THE PUBS CODE

That this House notes the Pubs Code, required by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, must be in place by May 2016; is concerned sections of the Code fail to deliver commitments given by ministers and fail to adhere to the will of both Houses of Parliament expressed in the Act and

TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM

leave out from 'healthcare' to end and insert 'does not believe, nor does it accept, the alleged statements made by the European Commission that TTIP will not compel member states to open public healthcare services to competition from private providers; and believes that the NHS and the services it

DOWRY BURNINGS IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT

That this House condemns what it believes is the murderous, misogynistic and barbaric practice of dowry burnings in the Indian subcontinent; understands that these incidents, which are also known as bride burnings, have multiplied tenfold over the last two decades; recognises that they happen when a

EASTER RISING

That this House salutes the courage and bravery of the 116 British army soldiers and 16 Royal Irish Constabulary officers killed, and the 368 British army soldiers and 29 Royal Irish Constabulary officers wounded, by Irish republicans in the Easter rebellion of 1916.

JOURNEYS TO EUROPE REPORT

That this House welcomes the report of the Overseas Development Institute, Journeys to Europe: the role of policy in migrant decision-making, published in February 2016, which recommends three key policies to lead to a better management of and response to the migration crisis in Europe; notes that t