Early Day Motions

AWARD OF NOBEL PEACE PRIZE TO TUNISIAN NATIONAL DIALOGUE QUARTET

That this House applauds the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their contribution to democracy in Tunisia; congratulates the Quartet for their noble and positive actions following the Jasmine Revolution to sustain Tunisia's democratisation and maintain sta

CYCLING WORLD CHAMPION LIZZIE ARMITSTEAD

That this House congratulates Lizzie Armitstead on becoming the Women's Road Race World Champion; further congratulates her on winning the elite women's UCI World Championships road race in Richmond; notes that on achieving this she becomes the fourth British woman to be crowned world champion, foll

COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES 2015

That this House congratulates the Scottish and other young athletes who compete in the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia; admires their dedication; welcomes their role as ambassadors for their nations; and recognises that they provide an inspiration for everyone who believes in the power of spo

DRUG-RELATED DEATHS

That this House is concerned that drug-related deaths have reached the highest level on record; notes that a National Records of Scotland report, published in August 2015, revealed that 613 people died as a result of drugs in 2014; further notes that the Office for National Statistics reported that

GLASGOW WELCOMES REFUGEES

That this House is pleased to note the vigil in George Square, Glasgow, which took place on 12 September 2015 to show solidarity with refugees fleeing Syria; considers that those attending the vigil also called for the Government to increase vastly the number of refugees it proposes to settle in th

GLASGAY! FESTIVAL 2015

That this House congratulates the Glasgay! festival for winning the Award for Culture at this year's Scottish LGBTI awards; notes the festival's successful transition to a year round operation; recognises the importance of the awards in acknowledging the contribution of groups and individuals to LGB

NEWTONGRANGE BANK CLOSURE

That this House recognises the detrimental impact of the prospective closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Newtongrange to the people and businesses in Midlothian; and applauds the effort of the community and its efforts to oppose this closure and highlighting the negative impact this will

BORDERS RAILWAY

That this House welcomes the opening of the Borders Railway on 9 September 2015; recognises the benefit that this transport link will bring to communities in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders; and notes that this railway project is the longest completed in the UK for more than 100 years and was de

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

That this House congratulates Peter Frame of Loanhead on being recognised as Scottish Football Association Grassroots Volunteer of the Year; notes that Peter has been coaching young footballers for more than 41 years; and commends the commitment of volunteers across the country who give up their tim

HONOURING THE SACRIFICE OF THE 1820 MARTYRS

That this House recognises the sacrifice of the 1820 martyrs, who gave their lives in the name of equality and democratic reform at a time when ordinary people were denied the vote; remembers James Wilson of Strathaven who was hanged and beheaded in Glasgow for leading the march from Strathaven to G

DUNDEE TO AMSTERDAM REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY FUND BID

That this House welcomes the campaign calling on the Government to approve Flybe's bid for funding from the Regional Air Connectivity Fund for a daily return flight from Dundee to Amsterdam; recognises that an Amsterdam link was assessed as the most promising new international route in Transport Sco

DUNDEE REFUGEE SUPPORT

That this House recognises the outstanding response and contribution of Dundee Refugee Support in raising funds and collecting essential items to support refugees who desperately need help during the unfolding European refugee crisis; praises the work of this organisation and the generosity of the c

AYRSHIRE LGBTQ

That this House congratulates Ayrshire LGBTQ on becoming the first Scottish LGBTI Community Group of the Year at the inaugural Scottish LGBTI Awards; notes that the award was the result of a public vote and sponsored by Pride Glasgow; commends the volunteers at Ayrshire LGBTI for their hard work in

SYRIAN CIVIL DEFENCE (THE WHITE HELMETS)

That this House applauds the efforts of the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets) humanitarian organisation and recognises the dangerous work these rescue teams of non-violent activists undertake every day to save lives; and calls on the Government to use all diplomatic efforts to ensure the UN autho

GENDER-NEUTRAL HPV VACCINATION

That this House believes that the public health case for including adolescent boys, as well as girls, in the national HPV vaccination programme is now irrefutable because it is the only certain way of protecting both sexes against a range of cancers, genital warts and recurrent respiratory papilloma

NEILSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL'S FIFTH GREEN FLAG

That this House wishes to congratulate Neilston Primary School on achieving its fifth Eco-Schools Green Flag, in recognition of the achievements of pupils and staff in meeting targets for the school's environmental performance and for developing and continually improving a school environmental plan;

GIVE A DOG A BONE: POINT OF LIGHT AWARD

That this House recognises the achievement of Louise Russell, of Clarkston, who set up the charity, Give a Dog a Bone - and an Animal a Home, which helps those over 60 years of age to find a rescue pet companion; congratulates her on founding this unique charity and on acting as an intermediary betw

QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO THE LOCH LOMOND RESCUE BOAT TEAM

That this House congratulates the volunteers of the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Team on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade for voluntary organisations; notes that the principal function of the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat is to ensure that a rescue service is provide

QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO BANKIE TALKING NEWSPAPER

That this House congratulates the volunteers at Bankie Talking Newspaper Clydebank on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest form of recognition for voluntary organisations; believes that Bankie Talk carries out invaluable work in supporting blind and visually-impaired pe

INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES

That this House congratulates the Invercharron Highland Games Association for receiving an award of £4,650 from Awards for All to purchase equipment for use during its games; and commends the Association's work in running the games, which brings the community together to celebrate tradition and prom

ALNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

That this House congratulates Alness Community Association Limited on its recently received Awards for All grant of £3,542 to update its website in order to increase volunteer input; commends the Association on its work to improve the local community and bring people together; and supports the Assoc

REPORT BY THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL SOCIETY AND DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT

That this House notes the publication of a report by The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement on the impact of the Lobbying Act on civil society and democratic engagement during the run-up to the 2015 general election; acknowledges that over 50 charities and campaign groups provided

CENTENARY OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

That this House congratulates the Women's Institute (WI) on reaching its centenary year; highlights the fact that the first meeting of the WI in the UK took place in Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, on 16 September 1915; notes that the Llanfairpwll WI is still an active and treasured part of the Anglesey com

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

That this House congratulates the Women's Institute on its 100th anniversary; thanks it for its unwavering commitment on behalf of women over the years; and wishes it further success in the future.

SUE RYDER DEE VIEW COURT CENTRE

That this House congratulates the recent funding boost of £9,980 by Awards for All Scotland to further improve the facilities for neurological rehabilitation at the Sue Ryder Dee View Court centre in Aberdeen; acknowledges the vital and life-changing impact of high-quality neurological rehabilitatio