Early Day Motions

Agriculture

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 1000), dated 8 September 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 September, be annulled.

Jenny and Bill Anderson 12 years of service at Rannoch Station Tearoom

That this House congratulates Jenny and Bill Anderson on their 12 years of running the Rannoch Station Tearoom in Highland Perthshire; commends the contribution they have made in welcoming visitors from across the world to this beautiful part of Scotland; recognises the tearoom's important role in t

Insect decline and pesticide reduction

That this House notes with concern the ongoing decline in insect populations across the UK, which poses a serious threat to biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem health; recognises the efforts of local campaigns such as Nature Squared and Bee Friendly Henley, supported by Greener Henley, to pro

1st Step Development Ventures

That this House congratulates 1st Step Development Ventures on receiving £18,507 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support staffing of their community food pantry in Falkirk for a year; further notes that the organisation redistributes excess food from local busines

Cyrenians

That this House congratulates Cyrenians on securing £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will deliver a series of 10-week programmes for young people in Falkirk to reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing; recognises the importance of early intervention in su

Protecting palliative care at Arthur Rank Hospice

That this House expresses deep concern at the funding crisis threatening Arthur Rank Hospice in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire and across the country; notes that Arthur Rank Hospice has received notice of funding cuts that will see a reduction of £829,000 from the NHS, risking the closure of nine of

Duncan Forbes Primary School and the Climate Action Challenge

That this House congratulates Duncan Forbes Primary School in Inverness on being named a winner in Scotland’s Climate Week 2025 Climate Action Challenge; applauds the pupils, staff and wider school community for working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through actions such as reducing ene

Calne Fair Trade

That this House congratulates Calne Fair Trade on its work to promote fairness, sustainability and respect in global supply chains through initiatives such as the Brew It FAIR! tea party during Fairtrade Fortnight; recognises that fairness is a vital principle that should apply to the way supply cha

Protection of the Climate Change Act

That this House condemns the Opposition’s proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and a

Celebrating Edinburgh Zoo's Wee Waddle

That this House celebrates the return of the popular daily penguin parade at Edinburgh Zoo under the new title of the Wee Waddle, when the resident Gentoo, Rockhopper and King Penguin colonies are able to explore the area outside their usual habitat on a specially designated walkway; commends the Ro

25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda

That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; notes the WPS agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, was groundbreaking in the way it recognised the need to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender per

Hallglen Knit N Natter Group

That this House congratulates Hallglen Knit N Natter Group on receiving £8,860 from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support their weekly community knitting group for a further year; recognises the positive social and wellbeing benefits such activities bring to particip

Dame Patricia Routledge

That this House acknowledges with sadness the death of the actress Dame Patricia Routledge on 3 October 2025 at the age of 96; extends its condolences to her family and friends; recognises her lifetime of service to the arts, culture, television and the stage; celebrates her most famous role as Hyac

Frozen tissue brain cancer treatment

That this House recognises that malignant brain tumour prognosis remains dismal and that treatment has barely changed in the last 50 years; notes that many new innovative testing and treatment techniques make use of the biological information stored in tumour tissue samples; further notes that to re

Celebrating 25 years of Smithies Delicatessen and Gin Emporium

That this House congratulates Smithies Delicatessen and Gin Emporium on reaching its 25th anniversary; notes the vital role the Emporium has played in the Arbroath community by offering high-quality local produce, artisanal delicacies, and an exceptional selection of gins; recognises the dedication,

75th anniversary of The Castle Hotel, Taunton

That this House congratulates The Castle Hotel in Taunton on marking its 75th anniversary under the ownership of the Chapman family; recognises its longstanding contribution to Somerset’s hospitality industry and to the cultural and economic life of Taunton; notes the role the Hotel has played in we

Access to school and college transport for disabled young people

That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person

Lift Barton Hill Academy pupil leaders

That this House congratulates the newly elected pupil leaders at Lift Barton Hill Academy in Torquay, Gwen, Archie, Luna, Flossy, TJ, Faye, Emily, Adalyn, Ava, Robert, Jessie, Elsie, Rueben, Darcie, Billie-Mae, and Reilly; commends them for their commitments to the school rules of being ready, respe

LinkLiving Limited

That this House congratulates LinkLiving Limited on being awarded £84,074 from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support their programme for young people aged 16–19 across Falkirk and Fife, addressing mental health, resilience, and life skills; recognises the importanc

Protect our hospices

That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regret

Project Seagrass

That this House commends the work of Project Seagrass, a charity actively working to safeguard seagrass in Caerfyrddin and beyond, dedicated to advancing the conservation of seagrass through education, influence, research and action; notes that seagrasses are flowering plants that live in the shallo

Councillor John McCabe

That this House recognises the contributions of Amber Valley’s longest-serving councillor John McCabe; acknowledges that he has been posthumously awarded the title of Freeman of the Borough, the Council's highest civic honour; further recognises his exceptional and lasting contribution to public lif

Renewable energy and coal

That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar ener

Air Ambulance employees and the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

That this House notes with concern that employees of air ambulance charities, including paramedics, doctors, nurses, critical care practitioners, pilots, technicians, and those in leadership, training, or command roles with prior frontline service, are currently ineligible for the Ambulance Service

Thames Water in Wiltshire

That this House expresses deep concern at the continued mismanagement of Thames Water, whose failings have caused serious disruption to residents across Wiltshire and beyond; notes that leaks continue to worsen, bills continue to rise, and customers are left with poor communication and little accoun