Early Day Motions

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT FOR SEAFARERS

That this House welcomes the Low Pay Commission's (LPC) recommendation in its Spring 2016 report that the Government create a public protocol to strengthen the investigation of third party complaints of breaches of the National Minimum Wage (NMW); notes that the LPC recommends that third party whist

UPRATING OF FROZEN PENSIONS

That this House notes with concern, the decision by the Government to halt uprating of pensions for UK pensioners who are living overseas; further notes with concern that this will impact up to 550,000 UK pensioners, causing poverty, loneliness and a loss of independence; notes that, despite calls f

DUNFERMLINE ADVOCACY-WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

That this House recognises the importance of Dunfermline Advocacy who work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties across West Fife, particularly in light of World Down Syndrome Day, held on 21 March; commends it for providing invaluable support friendship, giving service users a chance to

STEPS TO CREATE A ZERO CARBON BRITAIN

That this House notes the recent statement by the Energy Minister that the UK will enshrine in law the goal of reaching zero carbon emissions; further notes that the UK is already under a legal obligation to reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050; entirely agrees with the Energy Minister that the U

INCLUDE ME 2 CLUB, EAST RENFREWSHIRE

That this House applauds the valuable work of Include Me 2 Club, based in Barrhead East Renfrewshire; congratulates members, volunteers and supporters on a successful first five years; recognises the dedication of those who organise this weekly social club in the local community for adults with lear

NHS DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMME

That this House welcomes the announcement by NHS England, Public Health England and Diabetes UK that by 2020 up to 100,000 people in England will be offered places on a nationwide diabetes prevention programme; acknowledges that those referred will receive personalized help on how to reduce their ri

DIABETES EDUCATION IN LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND

That this House is concerned that the Type 2 diabetes education contract in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been awarded to a pharmaceutical company Spirit Healthcare; is interested to determine how Spirit Healthcare's EMPOWER programme improves on the education of the current programme, D

POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY

That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November

CONDUCT OF NIGEL FARAGE

That this House notes that emergency services were still treating the injured when UKIP leader Nigel Farage retweeted a message claiming that the terrorist attack was proof that the UK would be safer outside the EU; remembers that after the Charlie Hebdo attack he spoke of Muslims as the fifth colum

INVERNESS CITY REGION DEAL

That this House welcomes the announcement of a £315 million Inverness City-Region deal; recognises the significant opportunity the deal offers the area, not only as a boost to the local economy and to jobs but also the positive impact this investment will have on tourist numbers; congratulates the H

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF DISAPPEARANCE OF REBECCA CORIAM

That this House notes that 22 March 2016 marks five years since Rebecca Coriam, of Chester, disappeared whilst working on the Bahamas-registered Disney Cruise Lines vessel, Disney Wonder, sailing between the USA and Mexico; further notes that a cursory investigation into her disappearance was conduc

ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONFLICT IN YEMEN

That this House notes that 26 March 2016 is the first anniversary of the conflict in Yemen; is deeply concerned that over 8,100 civilian casualties and 2,800 civilian deaths have been caused by the conflict; welcomes the scaling back of Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen; and urges the Government to take

SUPPORT FOR BRITISH MERCHANT SEAFARERS

That this House notes reports of increased redundancies of British merchant seamen in the North Sea; further notes the 65,000 job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industry in the last year; understands the pressure shipping companies are under to cut operating costs; expresses its concern at repo

TYCOON IN SCHOOLS HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD WINNER

That this House congratulates Zack Griffin, of Eastwood High School, on his success in winning the Tycoon in Schools 2015 Highly Commended award, presented at Buckingham Palace by competition founder and star of Dragons' Den, Peter Jones CBE, and HRH The Duke of York; applauds the initiative which Z

NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL

That this House notes that all those who serve in the UK armed forces do so knowing that this will require a great deal of personal sacrifice and will have a profound impact on their families; acknowledges that all military service involves an acceptance of substantial risk of injury, or even death,

AUSTRALIA AND THE MARITIME BOUNDARIES OF TIMOR LESTE

That this House recognises the right of all nations to legally binding maritime boundaries; notes with disappointment that, almost 14 years after international recognition of Timor Leste, East Timor as an independent state, the Australian Government has refused to agree permanent maritime boundaries

THE EDGE AWARD FOR BARRHEAD FOUNDRY LIBRARY

That this House congratulates the team at the library at Barrhead Foundry on winning a prestigious The Edge Award for the innovative way that it provides its service to the public; applauds the innovative and inviting use of targeted library space within the Foundry; commends the East Renfrewshire l

NORTHERN CLEAN ENERGY DECLARATION

That this House notes the north of England was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century and the heart of British industry in the twentieth; believes the northern economy can play a leading role in the biggest transformation of the world's infrastructure since the switch

KIDS COUNT - MP CONSTITUENCY COMMENDATION

That this House welcomes the launch of the Kids Count - MP Constituency Commendations; understands that these commendations encourage hon. Members to give young people and community groups in their constituencies, who do wonderful work for those around them, the recognition and thanks that they rich

BEITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST - BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

That this House congratulates the Beith Community Development Trust (BCDT), in Beith, North Ayrshire, for being awarded £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in March 2016, as part of the Medium Grants Scotland programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which assists a number of organisation

UNIVERSITY OF HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS GOLF TEAM

That this House congratulates the University of Highlands and Islands Golf Team on its fantastic achievement in reaching the final of the British Universities Golf Championship; recognises the disadvantages the team has faced in travelling, in often difficult conditions, over many hours to reach cou

HIGHLAND STONEWARE

That this House recognises the positive impact of Highland Stoneware as a major contributor to the economies in Lochinver and Ullapool; congratulates the company on creating job opportunities and attracting tourism to both areas in Ross-Shire and Sutherland, respectively; commends it on its hard wor

THURSO HIGH SCHOOL S3 NETBALL TEAM

That this House congratulates the S3 Thurso High School netball team on its recent victory in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup against Arbroath Academy; commends it on its excellent effort, dedication and hard work that has allowed it to compete at national level, representing both Thurso High Sch

BRAW CHOCOLATE

That this House congratulates Braw Chocolate, a social enterprise developed, operated and managed by students of Dornoch Academy in Sutherland, on the recent launch of its online ordering facility; notes that the facility will allow ordering of handmade chocolates, truffles and fondants by customers