Early Day Motions

Falkirk Council Mobile Emergency Care Service Team in the Great British Care Awards 2025

That this House congratulates Falkirk Council’s Mobile Emergency Care Service on being named a Scottish finalist in the 2025 Great British Care Awards; commends the team’s tireless work supporting over 3,000 residents across Falkirk to live safely and independently at home; recognises their compassi

Contribution of legal immigrants

That this House expresses its deep concern at recent reported remarks suggesting that a large number of people who came to the United Kingdom legally will need to go home; notes that these comments appear to call for the deportation of law-abiding people who have lived, worked and paid taxes in the

Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh success at the Royal National Mòd

That this House congratulates Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh for receiving the Lorn Shield as the Rural Choir winners at last week’s Royal National Mòd in Fort William; commends all the other winners and those who took part in this event which does so much to encourage and promote the Gaelic language, cu

Banton village

That this House congratulates the organisers of the Macmillan coffee morning in Banton who raised £1446 this year bringing their total to £15,380 raised by the village, a fantastic achievement for any community but a substantial achievement for a village with a population of approximately 530; furth

10th anniversary of Book Week NI

That this House notes that 20 October to 26 October 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Book Week NI, being jointly hosted by BBC NI and Libraries NI; further notes that Book Week NI promotes the benefits reading can bring to all ages; congratulates the organisers given the ubiquitous extent of iPhon

Menopause Awareness Month

That this House notes that October 2025 marks Menopause Awareness Month; recognises the significant impact that menopause can have on women’s physical health, mental wellbeing and participation in the workforce; welcomes the growing public and parliamentary discussion of menopause as an important he

2025 Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum Interfaith Gathering

That this House welcomes the Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum (WAMCF) Interfaith Gathering held on Saturday 18 October at All Saints Church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead; commends WAMCF for bringing together people of all faiths and none to share in a Celebration of Peace; recognises the valuable co

Brighter Opportunities for Special People

That this House recognises the outstanding work of BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People), a charity based in south Essex providing essential care and short breaks for children and young adults with complex disabilities; notes that this vital support enables families to receive much-needed

Flying Nightingales

That this House recognises the achievements of the Flying Nightingales, a group of Women's Auxiliary Air Force nursing orderlies who were the first three British women officially flown into a war zone during World War II to evacuate injured soldiers; pays tribute to Corporal Lydia Alford, who was fr

Mary's Meals

That this House joins with the Argyll-based charity Mary’s Meals in celebrating their remarkable achievement of providing more than three million of the world’s poorest children, across 16 countries, with a nutritious daily meal at school; recognises the transformative impact of these meals have in

Friends of the River Granta and the BBC Make a Difference Green Award (No. 2)

That this House congratulates Friends of the River Granta on receiving the Green Award at the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Make a Difference Awards 2025; recognises the group’s tireless efforts to protect and celebrate the River Granta, one of South Cambridgeshire’s most cherished chalk streams; commend

Shelford Spice (No. 2)

That this House congratulates Shelford Spice, the much-loved Indian restaurant and takeaway in Great Shelford, on winning Season Eight, Episode One of the Catering Circle’s Catering Talent Show; celebrates owner Farhan Hussain’s inspiring victory against more experienced competitors, showcasing his

Drug deaths (No. 2)

That this House is dismayed at annual data released by the Office for National Statistics on 17 October 2025 revealing yet another record number of drug deaths; notes that 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2024; further notes that opiates and opioids were

Funding of Lebanese internal security forces

That this House regrets the recent allocation of over £46 million of British taxpayers' money to support the Lebanese Internal Security Forces; believes that, in light of domestic pressures on public services, this should be cancelled if legally feasible; urges that such funds be redirected to suppo

Farmgate milk price reduction

That this House expresses concern regarding the significant downturn of the farmgate milk price at a point where the cost of production is increasing; recognises the challenges to farmers unless the cost of production can be reduced; further recognises that the milk price drop follows an unprecedent

Council elections in areas pursuing devolution reform

That this House notes with deep concern reports that elections in council areas included in the Government’s devolution priority programme, including in Surrey, may be delayed for a second consecutive year; further notes that such a delay would extend the terms of sitting county councillors beyond t

National inquiry into child sexual exploitation

That this House recognises that child sexual abuse is one of the most despicable crimes; supports all measures that deliver justice for victims and help prevent these horrific acts from occurring in the future; welcomes the launch of the new inquiry following the Casey and Jay reviews; urges the Gov

Scotland Demands Better campaign

That this House supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign led by the Poverty Alliance which calls for an end to poverty in Scotland; notes that people, communities and organisations will gather in Edinburgh on 25 October to urge elected members of all parties to deliver better jobs, better socia

Conduct of Prince Andrew

That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew.

40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one i

10th anniversary of Harrogate Junior Parkrun

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Harrogate Junior Parkrun, held at Valley Gardens, Harrogate; celebrates the organisers, volunteers and participants who have made the 438 events a success; thanks the 959 volunteers who have given their time on Sunday mornings for the last decade to

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and its work in Wiltshire

That this House recognises the exceptional work of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) in supporting members of the RAF family and their dependants across the United Kingdom; commends in particular its vital contribution in Wiltshire, home to many serving personnel, veterans, and their famil

World Sight Day 2025

That this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early intervention and access to eye

70th anniversary of Raffrey GB

That this House congratulates Raffrey GB on the occasion of its 70th anniversary in 2025; notes the 136th NI Raffrey Presbyterian Girls' Brigade company was formed in 1955 by the Rev R T A Marshall and his wife, Theo who later moved to live in Canada; highlights the commitment of its officers, leade

30th anniversary of the York Road Project in Woking

That this House congratulates York Road Project in Woking on marking 30 years since its founding as Woking Winter Watch in 1995; notes that it began when concerned local churchgoers came together to provide warmth, food and emergency relief to those sleeping rough during the winter months; recognise