Early Day Motions

75th anniversary of the Lyric Theatre Belfast

That this House congratulates the Lyric Theatre Belfast, Northern Ireland’s only full-time producing theatre, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; recognises its humble beginnings, founded in 1951 by Mary and Pearse O’Malley in their home on Derryvolgie Avenue, its move to Ridgeway Street in 196

Right To Food UK Commission

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Right To Food UK Commission, launched in Parliament in November 2025, to produce an evidence-based roadmap for Right To Food legislation by Autumn 2026; recognises the Commission’s vital role in exposing the scale and causes of food poverty and hunge

British forces on the front line in Afghanistan

This House expresses its sincere gratitude to all members of the British armed forces who served on the front line in Afghanistan with courage, bravery and skill; mourns the loss of the 457 personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in Afghanistan serving freedom, decency and our

Orchard Gymnastics

That this House congratulates Orchard Gymnastics on being named the IGA National Community Champion Club of the Year; recognises the vital role that local sports clubs play in strengthening communities; further recognises the physical and mental health benefits that young people gain from regular ex

Octagon Memory Choir

That this House celebrates the upcoming launch of the Octagon Memory Choir, a new dementia-friendly choir designed to support people living with memory loss; further congratulates the Octagon Theatre and Westlands on the continued success of their Arts Engagement and Outreach programme; recognises t

Falkirk OWNNIT Gym fundraising for Maggie’s Forth Valley

That this House congratulates OWNNIT Gym in Falkirk and its members on raising £8,705 for Maggie’s Forth Valley; recognises the commitment and community spirit shown through in-house fitness challenges and participation in the Battle Cancer event in Glasgow; notes that the funds raised will support

Health and Care Worker visas

That this House notes with concern the thousands of migrants currently working on Health and Care Worker visas, most notably those classified as medium-skilled workers, who, following new Government reforms, will not be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain for a further fifteen years, de

Burns Night 2026 and the legacy of Robert Burns

That this House celebrates Burns Night 2026, marked annually on 25 January, commemorating the life and work of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet; notes that Burns was one of the greatest poets whose work continues to resonate across around the world; underlines his significant contribution to p

Legacy of British troops in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq

That this House notes with concern the distress felt by many United Kingdom armed forces veterans following recent public comments relating to military operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East; recognises that such remarks have reopened trauma and grief for those who served and for the families

Treatment of fathers in family court

That this House expresses serious concern at the operation of the family courts and the impact of proceedings on children and parents across the United Kingdom; notes the growing number of reports from constituents that fathers are being unfairly disadvantaged and treated as secondary parents within

Falkirk Throughcare and Aftercare

That this House welcomes the £5,000 award to Falkirk Throughcare and Aftercare, part of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, through Scotmid’s Member Choice Awards; recognises the service’s vital work supporting care-experienced young people as they move into adulthood; notes that the fun

Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands

That this House condemns the grindadráp (Grind) in the Faroe Islands, where pods of dolphins are driven into bays by small boats and slaughtered by hand; notes with concern that more than 1,000 cetaceans were killed in 2025, including juveniles and pregnant females; further notes that this practice

Honour and gratitude for British armed forces

That this House reaffirms the profound value it places on the service, professionalism and sacrifice of the British armed forces; recognises the vital role played by service personnel in defending the security and freedoms of the United Kingdom at home and overseas; notes that recent public comments

Joe Preece

That this House expresses its deep sympathies at the passing of Joe Preece who managed the Cupar Foodbank for more than five years; recognises his incredible work and his commitment to making sure everyone felt welcomed and cared for at the Foodbank; notes the laughter and joy which Joe brought to h

Ex-Howe of Fife players selected for Scotland 2026 Six Nations

That this House congratulates the three former Howe of Fife rugby players on their selection for the Scotland squad competing in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championship; acknowledges the dedication, skill and commitment to the sport that has taken them from grassroots rugby with Howe of Fife to t

Local news journalism and STV regional broadcasting

That this House recognises the vital role of regional news journalism in supporting democratic accountability, public engagement in civic life, and community representation across Scotland; notes the proposals by STV to centralise news production and end the separate STV North service, including the

Linda Snelling and the Somerset Bus Partnership

That this House commends the hard work and dedication of Linda Snelling of the Somerset Bus Partnership in supporting bus users in Somerset; recognises that this dedication comes at a time when bus mileage in the county has, since 2010, fallen more than 70% according to Government figures; further r

Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge

That this House marks the 45th anniversary of the murders of Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge whilst watching television at their home at Tynan Abbey on 21 January 1981; notes Sir Norman’s distinguished service at the Somme in the First World War, his contribution during the Second World W

Gambling harms

That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17 year olds are

Billy Bremner Raploch statue

That this House welcomes the campaign to ensure the life and career of Billy Bremner, who was born in Stirling, grew up in Raploch and at the age of 16 in 1959 signed for Leeds United where he went on to become the cornerstone of Don Revie's team in the most successful period in the club's history,

Edinburgh Zoo’s veterinary achievements and Poly the northern rockhopper penguin

That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on the remarkable recovery of Poly, a northern rockhopper penguin, following her second surgery to treat a serious infection in her eye socket; notes that Poly has now returned to her colony at Penguins Rock and continues to be monitored by expert veterina

The Performance Studios, Lancaster

That this House congratulates The Performance Studios on the official opening of their new creative hub in Dalton Square, Lancaster; recognises the venue as an impressive and versatile space that serves local businesses, creatives, and community groups; celebrates its role as the home of the multi-a

Geoffrey Hayes contribution to engineering

That this House congratulates Mr Geoffrey Hayes, a resident of Lomond View in North East Fife, on being celebrated for a remarkable 50-year contribution to engineering; recognises the outstanding dedication and impact of his work over five decades, both locally and within the wider engineering commu

36th anniversary of the Kashmiri Hindu Exodus

That this House notes with deep concern the 36th anniversary of the mass exodus of approximately 350,000 Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley beginning in 1989–90; acknowledges the targeted persecution, threats, intimidation and violence carried out by jihadi Islamist groups against the Kashmiri

Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [Lords]

That this House notes the passage of the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill through the House of Lords; believes that the people of Wales should control and benefit from their own natural resources; further notes that the value of the Crown Estate in Wales has increased dramatically from £21.1 million in 200