Early Day Motions

BAY RADIO, LANCASTER

That this House congratulates the whole of The Bay radio team for keeping their broadcast live during the flooding and subsequent power cuts in Lancaster; notes its offices in St George's Quay in Lancaster were flooded on 5th December 2015; further notes that The Bay team broadcast advice to residen

CHRISTIANS IN UZBEKISTAN

That this House condemns the treatment of Christians in Uzbekistan where a group of Christians have been detained and tortured after police raided their worship meeting in a private home; and calls on the Government to make representations to the Uzbeki government to ensure their immediate release.

COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP

That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments wi

EU FISHERIES COUNCIL

That this House calls on the Minister of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment to negotiate the best possible deal for the UK fishing industry ahead of the forthcoming EU Fisheries Council meeting.

PLAY AS ONE SCOTLAND

That this House commends the work of Play As One Scotland (PA1S), who support the right of children to play together, regardless of ability; understands that the charity aims to ensure that children and young people have equal access to local play and leisure opportunities; congratulates PA1S on rai

KIRKTON CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD PRESERVATION

That this House understands that through a community-led project, people in Burntisland and beyond are currently attempting to raise funds to ensure the preservation of Kirkton Church and graveyard; acknowledges that the site is of historical importance, with the churchyard containing ruins of a med

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE RACE RELATIONS ACT 1965

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Race Relations Act 1965, which was the first legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination and which outlawed discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, or ethnic or national origins in public places; notes that

ST MARK'S PRIMARY - MILE WALK TO SCHOOL

That this House congratulates St Mark's Primary School in Hamilton, headteacher Caroline Campbell and all pupils and staff for their Mile Walk to school on 30 November 2015; notes that, as the walk took place on Saint Andrew's Day, many involved wore tartan in appreciation of Scotland's patron saint

PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS

That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many

TIM PEAKE'S PRINCIPIA MISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

That this House congratulates astronaut Tim Peake on his Principia mission and on joining the International Space Station crew for Expedition 46/47 on 15 December 2015; notes that Tim Peake will be the first British European Space Agency astronaut to visit the International Space Station, where he w

CURFEW ON THE CITY OF SILVAN

That this House expresses deep concern over the curfew placed on the Kurdish city of Silvan in Turkey, where Turkish security forces have launched major bombardments that have led to the deaths of around a dozen civilians and left the city without access to food, water and medical supplies; notes th

WOMEN'S GLOBAL CALL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE

That this House welcomes the Women's Global Call for Justice and the inspiring role played by women and girls in advance of and during the UN Climate Conference taking place in Paris; recognises that women and girls are not only facing severe impacts of climate change, but are central to the impleme

ASSEMBLE AND THE TURNER PRIZE 2015

That this House congratulates Assemble on winning the Turner Prize 2015 for its collaboration with local residents and others in the Granby Four Streets project in Liverpool; notes that this is the first time that the Turner Prize has been awarded to an architects' collective; appreciates the effort

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN TURKEY

That this House is deeply concerned by the risks faced by those attempting to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression in Turkey, including in connection with legal proceedings initiated against journalists and others accused of criticising Government officials; notes in this connec

BIAFRA INDEPENDENCE

That this House recognises the calls for the independence of territories that constituted the Biafran Republic; acknowledges the Biafran issue could be improved with the co-operation of the Nigerian government by offering a referendum; and urges the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to use its diploma

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE HERALD SOCIETY AWARD 2015

That this House congratulates the staff, students and management of Ayrshire College on their success at the Herald Society Awards 2015, where the college was presented with the Judges' Award; notes the entries that were submitted across each category were outstanding and demonstrated imagination an

EFFECT OF ACCELERATED PENSION CHANGES ON WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950S

That this House recognises the impact of pension changes on women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1955 who originally expected pension equalisation to be phased-in steadily between 2010 and 2020 but have been caught by acceleration to their retirement age after the Pensions Act 2011; notes tha

NORTH AYRSHIRE CITIZENS' ADVICE SCOTLAND

That this House praises the work of North Ayrshire Citizens Advice Service (NACAS) in its continued efforts to improve the lives of the people of North Ayrshire; is aware that staff and volunteers at NACAS offer practical and professional advice on an array of issues, from debt management to energy

COMMUNITY OF ARRAN SEABED TRUST (COAST)

That this House notes the vital work carried out by the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) in helping to protect the marine environment around Arran and the Clyde; is aware that the scientific research undertaken by COAST has contributed significantly to the establishment of 30 Marine Protected

ARRAN AROMATICS AND THE EXPORTED BY BRITAIN AWARD

That this House congratulates Arran Aromatics, a small but successful family business, on recently being nominated for an Exported by Britain Award; heralds Arran Aromatics' continued hard work to produce products of exceptional quality, including soap, body lotion, sprays and candles and all produc

ST WINNING'S PRIMARY SCHOOL'S NATIONAL BREAKFAST CLUB AWARD

That this House congratulates St Winning's Primary School in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on winning the Kellogg's National Breakfast Club Award for Scotland; commends the work of St Winning's staff and pupils, and all schools and local organisations across the UK, in setting up breakfast clubs; ackn

TRANSITION BLACK ISLE

That this House congratulates Transition Black Isle on the success of the Million Miles project, a bottom-up, citizen­-led project that substantially impacted levels of car use; recognises that this project delivered a reduction of 1,352,277 miles driven, saving 718 tonnes of carbon a year; and welc

UNVEILING OF TRACY'S TREE ON MARYHILL ROAD, GLASGOW

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a new public Christmas tree on Maryhill Road, Glasgow, outside the Burgh Halls; notes that the Christmas tree has been established as the result of an idea and fundraising campaign by local resident, Jackie Lennox, who was inspired by the memory of her siste

MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY UK REPORT ON ACCESS TO HYDROTHERAPY

That this House welcomes the new report by Muscular Dystrophy UK on the urgent need to increase access to hydrotherapy across the UK; notes that many health professionals believe it improves or maintains mobility, strength and flexibility and is a good form of aerobic exercise for people with muscle

1916 RISING CENTENARY COMMITTEE

That this House welcomes the launch in the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh of the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee, Scotland; recognises that this committee will organise events to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, a watershed moment in that country's history that ultimatel