Early Day Motions

Scott Meenagh

That this House conveys gratitude to Scott James Meenagh for his contribution to the armed forces and sport, a constituent of Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch and a veteran British Army Parachute Regiment whose life changed forever when he lost both legs after stepping on an improvised explosive device

Southdale Primary School

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff at Southdale Primary School in Armadale on their outstanding achievement of being awarded the UNICEF UK Gold Award; acknowledges their commitment to promoting children’s rights within the school community through meaningful community engagement and

125th anniversary of the British Standards Institution

That this House celebrates the 125th anniversary of the British Standards Institution (BSI) as the United Kingdom’s National Standards Body and the world’s first standards organisation; recognises the role of the BSI since 1901 in improving safety, quality and best practice across industry, public s

Outdoor learning specialist apprenticeships

That this House regrets the proposed defunding of the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship from 1 September 2026; recognises that this apprenticeship prepares practitioners to design and deliver outdoor learning programmes that support educational achievement, children’s wellbeing, enr

Water sector reform

That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of their Water White Paper and that this Bill is due to be announced in the upcoming King’s Speech; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s wate

Escalating settler violence in the West Bank

That this House expresses grave concern at the surge of violence by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank, including arson, violent assaults, vandalism, and intimidation targeting Palestinian homes, vehicles, and public infrastructure in al-Fandaqumiya, Seilat al-Dahr, Masafer Yatta, Qaryou

Future Homes Standard

That this House welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard; notes that it includes positive measures such as requirements for solar panels, support for heat pumps, and cleaner heating; further notes that the Future Homes Standard remains insufficiently ambitious given the scale of the hou

2026 British and World Marbles Championship

That this House notes that the 2026 British and World Marbles Championship will once again be held at the Greyhound public house in Tinsley Green, Crawley on Good Friday; recognises that the Greyhound has successfully hosted the tournament annually since 1932 and that Tinsley Green was the venue of

Archbishop Hosam and Gaza

That this House notes with concern the decision of the Israeli authorities to deny entry into Gaza to Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem; further notes that the Diocese is responsible for the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, which has continued to operate throughout the curre

Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees

That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing

Ané Kritzinger Physics Gold Medal at STEM for BRITAIN Awards

That this House congratulates Ané Kritzinger on winning the Gold Medal in the Physics category at STEM for BRITAIN; recognises the outstanding achievement of presenting cutting-edge research in Parliament as part of this prestigious national competition for early-career researchers; notes that the r

Durham District Prostate Cancer Group

That this House commends the tireless work of the Durham District Prostate Cancer Group in their mission to raise awareness of prostate cancer and provide vital support to men and their families across County Durham; welcomes their pioneering partnership with the Cancer Screening Trust, which has mo

Stans of St Martins

That this House celebrates the incredible role that the family-run Stans Superstore in St Martins has played and continues to play for the village and surrounding area; notes that Stans is due to be sold after nearly 80 years and generations of dedication and generosity from the Faulks family, who h

40th anniversary of Bathgate rail

That this House recognises the 40th anniversary of the re-opening of Bathgate railway station in 1986; acknowledges the national significance of the Bathgate station as the first re-opening of passenger services originally withdrawn in 1956; further recognises the route supports more than 80 passeng

Campbell College’s rugby and football double

That this House congratulates Campbell College Belfast on the remarkable achievement of winning both the Rugby Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Challenge Cup and the Football Danske Bank U16s Schools’ Cup; recognises the significance of securing their 25th rugby title and their first football title; note

Middlesbrough City of Culture

That this House welcomes the longlisting of Middlesbrough for UK City of Culture 2029; recognises the town’s cultural contribution, including the forthcoming Turner Prize, the recent £4.25m investment through the Cultural Development Fund into Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Middlesbrough Cen

Sunday Times Best Place to Live in Scotland 2026

That this House congratulates Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire on being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland list for 2026 for the second consecutive year; notes that the awards recognise factors including schools, transport, broadband and the strength of local high streets; fur

Sign Language Week

That this House celebrates Sign Language Week, held from 16 to 22 March 2026; welcomes this year’s theme entitled United in Sign, celebrating unity, pride, and collective action around sign language; notes the importance of sign as a form of language, heritage and identity for the deaf community; re

Legal routes for refugees

That this House notes that the UK has an ongoing situation where far too many people are placing their lives into the hands of people smugglers and are undertaking dangerous journeys to the UK before they begin their claim; further notes that these people will travel thousands of miles, transported

Redundancies of skilled rail workers at Balfour Beatty

That this House applauds the work done by rail workers in renewing rail track, overhead lines and other infrastructure, which ensure the safety of rail travel in Britain; notes that Network Rail sub-contracts most renewals work to construction companies rather than delivering the work in-house as wi

World Young Rheumatic Diseases (WORD) Day

That this House marks World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day, held annually on 18 March, raising awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting children and young people; recognises that thousands of young people across the United Kingdom, including in Northern Ireland, live with condit

Countryside Alliance and the Countryside Clean Up

That this House recognises the valuable work of the Countryside Alliance in organising its annual Countryside Clean-up, taking place from 20 March to early April 2026; notes the significant contribution of volunteers from rural communities, including farmers, landowners and local residents, who give

Death of Chuck Norris

That this House expresses its deep sadness at the passing of cultural icon Chuck Norris, who died in March 2026 at the age of 86; notes his distinguished career as a multiple-time world karate champion and his transition into a successful film and television career, including his iconic role in Walk

New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision in Wokingham

That this House commends the approval of three new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities units at Walter Infant School, St Paul's Junior School, and Winnersh Primary School in Wokingham Borough, creating 40 new local SEND places backed by £2 million of secured funding; congratulates Wokingham B

Alexandra Infants’ School, Stoke-on-Trent

That this House congratulates Adele Lupton and her brilliant team at Alexandra Infants’ School, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent on their outstanding work in providing Special Educational Needs and Disability provision to their students; notes that Adele has been doing tailored SEND provision for three years