Early Day Motions

Irish Sea herring quotas

That this House expresses concern over proposed cuts to Irish Sea herring quotas, which threaten Northern Ireland’s fishing communities and economy; notes that local Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute surveys show healthy stocks of the herring population in the Irish Sea; believes that the models u

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025

That this House recognises and marks World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025; notes that the theme this year is Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future and urges bold, united action; further notes that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 35,200 deaths annual

BBC and pro-trans ideologies

That this House notes recent criticism of the BBC regarding a number of programmes aimed at younger viewers which appear to promote trans ideologies; further notes recent internal dossiers which claimed that the BBC is subject to what amounts to effective censorship by some specialist LGBT reporters

Mckay's Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry

That this House congratulates Mckay’s Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry on winning the Best Fish Tea prize at the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises the achievement of securing this honour against strong competition from ten other shortlisted chippies; commends Mckay's for its dedication

West Berkshire Toy Appeal

That this House congratulates The Swift Group and The Community Furniture Project on launching the 16th annual West Berkshire Toy Appeal; commends the generosity of the local community in supporting families during the festive season; notes with concern that the ongoing cost of living crisis has lef

UK access to the EU SAFE defence fund

That this House notes the fast-approaching deadline of 30 November 2025 for the UK to secure access to the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund; further notes that participation would allow UK defence companies to bid for contracts supported by up to €150 billion of EU-backed loan

Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 (No. 3)

That this House notes that the combined annual profits of the four largest UK banks have doubled to £48 billion in the five years to 2025, much of this due to a tax glitch which gifted an unexpected windfall of £86 billion since 2022; further notes that a fair and pragmatic windfall tax on these pro

Budget 2025 and living standards

That this House recognises that the cost-of-living crisis is the number one priority for voters; notes with concern that households have suffered a decade of falling incomes, leaving many families unable to afford essentials including the weekly shop, rents, and mortgages; believes that the upcoming

Wokingham In Need and the King's Award for Voluntary Service

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Wokingham In Need, and its founder Sue Jackson, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital work done by Wokingham In Need and similar organisations in communities across the UK in providing for homeless and vulnerab

Kaleidoscopic UK and the King's Award for Voluntary Service

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Kaleidoscopic UK, and its founder Vickie Robertson BEM, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the essential nature of Kaleidoscopic UK's work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and especially post-separation abuse; r

110 years of the Women's Institute

That this House congratulates the Women’s Institute on 110 years since its formation in 1915; recognises its position as one of the oldest and largest women's organisations and the important role it plays in inspiring women from all over England, Wales and The Islands to be active citizens who care

Bwyd Powys Food

That this House congratulates Bwyd Powys Food on being awarded the Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award; recognises that this national, evidence-based accolade highlights the partnership’s outstanding work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food across Powys; commends its efforts to address f

Kanzen For Life People’s Choice Award Winners at the 2025 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland

That this House congratulates Dundee social enterprise Kanzen for Life on their success in the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland; acknowledges that their success in this award was in recognition of Kanzen for Life’s contributions to community wellbeing, leadership a

Staff at Rockstar Games

That this House is concerned by media reports that 31 staff at Rockstar Games have been dismissed without warning, allegedly for their involvement with the Game Workers Branch of the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB); understands that staff have been dismissed from studios in Dundee

New private capital in the NHS in the Autumn Budget

That this House welcomes the Government’s ambition to bring care closer to communities, but notes with grave concern proposals to reintroduce the use of private capital for building NHS Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHC); believes that similar past arrangements, such as PFI and PF2, are still damagi

Safe and legal routes for Sudanese people to the UK

That this House notes the Home Secretary's support for safe and legal routes for people seeking asylum; acknowledges that the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is severely limited and not meeting the desperate needs of the Sudanese people; and calls on the Government, bearing in mind the Foreign Secretary's

Shona Donaldson Award

That this House welcomes the Shona Donaldson Award at Spynie Care Home in Elgin, created in memory of Shona Donaldson, former Deputy Manager at the home; notes that the Award is intended to recognise a member of staff who goes above and beyond in service to residents, by celebrating the excellence o

ReBOOT lottery funding

That this House congratulates ReBOOT (Moray Computer Recycling), based in Forres, on receiving £75,000 from the Young Start fund, run by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland on behalf of the Scottish government; notes that this three-year project will expand its provision for young people ag

Hamish Corrigall

That this House recognises and pays tribute to Hamish Corrigall of Portree, Isle of Skye, on his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service as a volunteer with the RNLI; notes that Mr Corrigall, a Skye native, first joined the station on 1 November 1990 and served as one of the original crew whe

King’s Award for Open Door Drama Shetland

That this House welcomes the award of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Open Door Drama in Shetland, recognising outstanding contribution to community life; notes that Open Door Drama has provided theatre opportunities to all age-groups for over 30 years; gives thanks for the dedicated group

Camanachd Assoociation’s Shinty’s Story exhibition

That this House welcomes the official opening of the Camanachd Association’s Shinty’s Story Sgeul na Camanachd permanent exhibition at Bught Park in Inverness; notes that the exhibition celebrates the rich cultural legacy of shinty and explores the sport’s origins, community role, competitive spirit

Peter Gow

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Peter Gow, a true stalwart of the shinty and Highland sporting community, who served as a player for Caberfeidh and Lochaber, and later contributed as a coach, committee member, and president at Inverness Shinty Club for 30 years; recognises Mr

International recognition for Highland artist

That this House congratulates Frank To, contemporary art lecturer at UHI Inverness, on his selection for both the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Society of Bath Artists exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that he is one of very few Sc

King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes

That this House congratulates Highland and Islands Blood Bikes (HAIBB) on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour given to UK volunteer groups; recognises that this prestigious award reflects the exceptional dedication of the charity’s volunteers who provide aro

International Men’s Day and prostate cancer

That this House acknowledges that International Men’s Day, observed globally each year on 19 November, highlights issues affecting men, including prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men, with more than 56,000 men diagnosed and 12,000 dying each year in the UK; notes with concern that