Early Day Motions

Jacob Alon and the Mercury Prize

That this House congratulates Dunfermline artist Jacob Alon on the selection of their debut album In Limerence as one of the 12 Albums of the Year for the 2025 Mercury Prize; recognises the Mercury Prize as a major cultural award which promotes the best of UK and Irish music and congratulates all th

Conduct of the Hon. Mr Justice Jay

That this House notes with profound concern reports that, during proceedings in the High Court concerning the convicted Al-Qaeda terrorist Haroon Aswat, the Hon. Mr Justice Jay made remarks to the terrorist, extending him "best wishes" and sympathy for his imprisonment ("it could not have been too p

Allan’s Primary School

That this House congratulates Allan’s Primary School on being recognised among the very best schools in Scotland following a visit in April 2025 by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education and the Care Inspectorate; highlights that this is an exceptional achievement, with the school receiving the extre

66th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster

That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2025 marks the 66th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who perished in a fire caused by faulty equipment in the mine; recognises that 41 women were widowed, 76 children lost their fathers and countless fa

General Tarleton reopening and Jeopardy Hospitality

That this House welcomes the reopening of the General Tarleton in Ferrensby following its extensive renovation led by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks alongside Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and Neil Armstrong through their newly established hospitality group, Jeopardy Hospitality; recognises the i

Jamie Davis, Educate the Kids and the Singing Children of Africa

That this House commends the work of Jamie Davis for his efforts on behalf of the charity Educate the Kids; acknowledges his role in bringing the Singing Children of Africa to Clackmannanshire and the joy their performance in Sauchie brought to the community; pays tribute to the children themselves

Ruby Henderson and the Taekwondo World Championships

That this House congratulates 14-year-old Ruby Henderson of Sauchie on her selection to represent Scotland at the Taekwondo World Championships in Porec, Croatia from 7 to 11 October; recognises her achievement at the European Championships in Sarajevo, where she won silver and bronze medals and was

Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025

That this House congratulates everyone taking part in the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 14 September; celebrates the spirit of community and generosity that the event embodies; notes that thousands of people from across the city and beyond will come together to raise vital funds for charities that make

Obligations under the Genocide Convention towards British dual nationals

That this House condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, which have brought about mass civilian casualties, the destruction of most non-military infrastructure, the displacement of 1.9 million people and a man-made humanitarian crisis now classified as a famine; acknowledges that, as part of its obligatio

Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s 60th anniversary

That this House congratulates the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) on its 60th anniversary; understands that the organisation was established in Rutherglen by Monsignor John Rooney and John McKee, a volunteer, to help people in the world’s poorest places; notes that SCIAF is the offi

Fertility funding access for LGBTQIA+ people

That this House notes the barriers to fertility treatment faced by LGBTQIA+ couples struggling to conceive, particularly in relation to access to fertility funding despite the 2022 Women’s Health Strategy for England promising to improve access; further notes that most Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)

Assassination of Charlie Kirk

That this House expresses its profound shock and sorrow at the assassination of 31 year old political commentator Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025; condemns in the strongest terms this act of political viol

Winnersh Film Studios

That this House welcomes the news that Winnersh Film Studios in Wokingham constituency has been acquired with the intention of being re-opened; recognises the strong contribution made to the economy both nationally and in Berkshire by the film and television industry; notes that the number of studio

200th anniversary of the Church of St Martin of Tours, Epsom

That this House congratulates the parish of St Martin of Tours in Epsom on the 200th anniversary of the laying of a new foundation stone in 1825 when the medieval church was largely rebuilt in the elegant Georgian style; notes that the Church has stood for two centuries at the heart of civic life in

Launch of Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café in Glasgow

That this House acknowledges the launch of the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café based in the University of Glasgow's Clarice Pears Building; notes Dementia Heroes is a safe, fully accessible, friendly, stimulating environment for those living with dementia and their unpaid c

Conduct of Lord Mandelson (No. 2)

That this House believes that Lord Mandelson has brought Parliament into disrepute; and calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove his peerage.

Chinook Justice Campaign

That this House recognises the need for an independent, judge-led public inquiry into the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre on 2 June 1994 and the circumstances which led to the deaths of all 29 passengers and crew; believes that the State has a duty to ensure a full, effective, and in

Commemoration of H G Wells’ birthday

That this House acknowledges and commemorates the birthday of Herbert George Wells, commonly known as H G Wells, born on 21 September 1866, as one of Britain’s most influential authors and the father of science fiction; notes in particular his time living in Woking, where he wrote The War of the Wor

Neurodivergent children at school

That this House notes with concern that, despite the hard work of teaching staff, too many neurodivergent children are not having their needs properly identified at school, potentially making learning inaccessible; acknowledges the personal effort of many teachers to make their classroom accessible,

Skilled Worker Visa eligibility rules and transport workers

That this House notes that, as a result of changes introduced by the Government via secondary legislation on 1 July 2025, as of 22 July 2025 the list of occupations eligible for the Skilled Worker Visa was significantly narrowed, with around 180 occupations removed from the list; further notes that

25th anniversary of ALIenergy

That this House congratulates Oban-based charity ALIenergy, on their 25th anniversary; understands that ALIenergy was formed in 2000 with the ambition of making communities in Argyll and Bute more energy resilient; notes however that having recently extended their service to cover the whole of the S

International driving test standards and road safety

That this House expresses deep concern at the rising number of road safety incidents involving foreign drivers using licences that have not been tested against UK standards; notes that motorists from outside the EU and EEA are permitted to drive on British roads for up to 12 months using a foreign l

Dame Annette Brooke

That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Dame Annette Brooke, Privy Counsellor, former hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Deputy Leader of Poole Borough Council, Liberal Democrat Group Leader and Mayor of Poole, and expresses deep sadness at her death on 20 August 2025; comme

Think Loud 4 Parkinson's fundraising album

That this House recognises and warmly welcomes the fundraising album Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s compiled and assembled by Ian Grant, former manager of UK bands such as Big Country, The Stranglers, Elizabeth McGovern and The Cult and his partner in Kindred Spirit, Paul Mitchell; further recognises the

Role of the Irish Government during the Troubles and legacy accountability

That this House condemns the failure of the Irish Government to investigate credible allegations of collusion between members of An Garda Síochána and the Provisional IRA during the Troubles; notes with grave concern the murder of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan in 1