Early Day Motions

Occupational Therapist Week

That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2025, celebrating the vital contribution of occupational therapists across the UK; notes that occupational therapists take a holistic approach, considering the mental, physical and environmental factors that enable people to live independently and

Whitkirk Brownies and Rainbows

That this House congratulates Whitkirk Brownies and Rainbows on their success and wonderful contribution to the local community since the new Brownies group was set up a year ago and the new Rainbows group was set up two years ago; commends Heather, Sarah, Nicola, Diane, Jenny, Catherine and all the

Sewage discharge in the Severn and Avon

That this House notes the ongoing sewage discharge into the Rivers Avon and Severn; expresses alarm at data showing 2024 recorded the highest ever number of hours of sewage released into local waterways that feed into the Avon; recognises the need for increased development to be matched by investmen

Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign

That this House expresses support for the Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign which seeks to stop ticket price rises in the top-flight of English football by way of a two-year price halt for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons; congratulates the 115 supporter organisation

Independent Office for Police Conduct findings on Norman Bettison

That this House notes the findings of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigations relating to Sir Norman Bettison and the circumstances surrounding his application for the post of Chief Constable of Merseyside in 1998; further notes the IOPC view that had Sir Norman Bettison stil

140th anniversary of the North West of Ireland Football Association

That this House notes that the North West of Ireland Football Association of Ireland celebrates its 140th anniversary, having been founded in 1885; acknowledges the long standing contributions that so many volunteers have put in to make the Association as successful as it has been; and expresses the

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh’s participation in UK Parliament Week and promoting debate on single-use plastics in fast food

That this House congratulates Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh for its active participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising its commitment to fostering democratic engagement and civic responsibility; notes that the group used this opportunity to debate the environmental impact of single-use plas

10,000th Robotic Procedure at Royal Surrey County Hospital

That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital on completing its 10,000th robotic procedure since the technology was first introduced at the hospital in 2009; recognises the significance of this major milestone in terms of supporting thousands of patients undergoing cancer surgery, i

Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme

That this House recognises the high cost of transport faced by those in the most rural areas; asserts the importance of the Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme which provides support to remote communities in Scotland, Cumbria, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, on Exmoor and the Isles of Scilly, via a 5ppl

Welfare benefits for foreign nationals

That this House notes with deep concern the escalating cost of the UK welfare system, including widespread evidence that the current framework allows non-UK nationals to access taxpayer-funded benefits on an industrial scale despite having made little or no contribution to the Exchequer; further not

Baltonsborough Village Stores awarded the regional Local Retail Champion Award 2025 for the South West

That this House congratulates Bittuben and Nik Patel on being crowned the South West’s regional winners of the Local Retail Champion Awards 2025; understands that the Local Retail Champion Awards, held annually, are organised by the National Lottery operator Allwyn and seek to recognise the most com

Autumn Budget 2025 tax increases

That this House notes the changes that will result from the Budget statement on 26 November 2025; is concerned that the number of higher rate tax payers, who used to be a very small proportion of the overall workforce, are scheduled to increase from five million when the freezing of personal allowan

Bank closures, digital exclusion and cyber risks

That this House believes high street bank closures have a detrimental impact on small enterprises, local business resilience, charities, vulnerable customers and the digitally excluded and adds to the vulnerability of UK financial services, especially to cyber threat from rogue actors; notes Lloyds

Electric vehicle charge per mile

That this House expresses its concern about Chancellors’ policy to introduce a tax per mile on electric vehicles; believes that the UK Government should continue to actively support and incentivise the transition to electric vehicles as part of the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, impro

UK Government Budget and structural investment in Wales

That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s recent Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, d

Wincanton Racecourse, winner of the Judge’s Choice Award and the Diversity Inclusion Award at the 2025 Racecourse Association Showcase Awards

That this House congratulates Wincanton Racecourse on winning both the Judge’s Choice Award and the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2025 Racecourse Association Showcase Awards; recognises that Wincanton Racecourse received the Judge’s Choice Award owing to their exceptional delivery of the Keag

25th Anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

That this House notes the 25th anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000; recognises that while the Act created new rights of access to mapped open country for those on foot, it did not extend comparable access to rivers, lakes or most inland waters; acknowledges the increasing publi

Trial by jury

That this House expresses its grave concern at the Government’s proposals to abolish trial by jury in most cases other than serious crimes, such as murder, rape and manslaughter; notes that trial by jury is a centuries-old constitutional safeguard and cornerstone of English liberty; further notes th

Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 Report

That this House welcomes the Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 impact report, Connecting Communities; commends the Hub’s resilience amid rising costs and reduced public funding; notes its delivery of over 10,000 hours of support, 18,500 meals and the contribution of 416 volunteers giving 15,434 hours

Water scarcity and agricultural reservoirs

That this House recognises that water scarcity and limited water storage capacity put acute pressure on farming and food production; notes with concern the impacts of climate change on river patterns which has increased unpredictability for abstraction license holders; recognises the importance of a

Hilary Freedman's 60 years of service to the NHS

That this House congratulates Hilary Freedman on her retirement following almost 60 years of dedicated service to the NHS; recognises her exceptional commitment to patient care during her long career, most recently within the Maxillofacial Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary; notes the invaluable

Sahelis and National Lottery Community Fund support in Falkirk

That this House congratulates Falkirk-based Sahelis on being awarded £5,000 in National Lottery Community Fund support; notes that this funding will enable the group to continue delivering a wide range of social and recreational activities over the coming year to improve the health and wellbeing of

Dr Irene Oldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe

That this House recognises the achievements of Dr Irene Oldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE), which won the Empower EU Awards in the Inspiring European Connections Category; and notes that SAFE brings together over 40 civil society organisations across business, academia, and t

Israel’s use of cluster munitions

That this House expresses its alarm at evidence showing Israel used cluster munitions in its 2023 onwards invasion and bombings of Lebanon, which has killed more than 4,000 people in total; highlights that under the Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international treaty signed by Britain and more

County FA Recognition Awards 2025

That this House congratulates Somerset FA on winning the Women and Girls Award at the County FA Recognition Awards 2025 for their work in building the Women’s Walking Football Pathway; notes that their Pathway has evolved over the last few seasons, starting with a number of small football festivals