Early Day Motions

50th anniversary of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Branch of the Royal Air Force Association

That this House recognises, with appreciation, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Branch of the Royal Air Force Association; gives thanks for the sacrifice and courage of all those who served in the beloved Royal Air Force; appreciates the families of those who ser

First Hailes Quarry junior parkrun

That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers and participants of the first Hailes Quarry junior parkrun held on Sunday 7 September 2025 at Hailes Quarry Park, Dumbryden Drive, Edinburgh; thanks Longstone Community Council for making it happen, as well as Alan Gordon for his leadership an

125th anniversary of Ards Football Club

That this House celebrates 125 years of Ards FC, formed in 1900 by workers from Webb’s Weaving Company on the Crawfordsburn Road in Newtownards; notes the club’s rich history, including players such as World Cup winner George Eastham who was part of England’s 1966 squad, and full Irish international

30th anniversary of Newtownards Melody Flute Band

That this House congratulates the Newtownards Melody Flute Band on reaching its 30th anniversary in 2025; recognises the band's outstanding contribution to the musical, cultural and community life of Newtownards and the wider Northern Ireland region since its formation in 1995; notes the promotion o

Fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

That this House notes with deep concern the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan; condemns the regime’s illegitimate rule and its systematic violations of human rights, including the repression of women and girls, persecution of ethnic minorities and the dismantling of

Potential merits of a prohibition on serving hon. Members as private landlords

That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis and the shortage of affordable homes; believes that hon. Members should be wholly focused on serving their constituents without the influence of financial interests in the rental housing market; and therefore calls on the Government to br

Bobcat Alpacas' fundraising for Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh

That this House congratulates Bobcat Alpacas, a small alpaca farm based in Bonaly in Edinburgh, for their outstanding community spirit and charitable efforts; notes that their annual Alpaca Gala Day, held on 31 August 2025, raised an impressive £9,600 in support of the Marie Curie Hospice in Edinbur

Retirement of Sir Anton Muscatelli

That this House acknowledges the retirement of Sir Anton Muscatelli from his position of Principal and Vice Chancellor at the University of Glasgow; congratulates him on his tenure at the University; recognises that he has strengthened Scotland’s international standing in research and higher educati

Aching Arms

That this House recognises Aching Arms in their efforts to raise awareness about the long-term effects of child bereavement; commends them for working with organisations and families to understand the life changing impact of child loss; further commends them for advocating for improvement of child b

Mental health care in Gaza

That this House expresses its concern regarding the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, including the deeply alarming lack of access to mental health services; recognises the enormous importance in ensuring that everyone around the globe has access to high-quality mental health ca

Access to rail in Hazel Grove

That this House recognises the importance of working towards a goal for all railway stations to have step-free access, ensuring that public transport is accessible for everyone; acknowledges the far too common occurrence, for example at Bredbury, where only one platform at a station is accessible, m

Scotland's Premier Independent Curry Event (SPICE) Awards 2025

That this House congratulates The Tudor Hotel, Restaurant and Bar in Airdrie for its success at the 2025 Spice Awards in its first year under new ownership; notes its success in winning the Best Team award and winning Highly Recommended in the categories of Best Chef and Best Indian Restaurant in th

Celebrating Pride Cumbernauld

That this House congratulates Pride Cumbernauld on hosting the first ever Pride event in Cumbernauld on 16 August 2025; notes that this family-friendly fun day took place in the beautiful surroundings of Palacerigg Country Park; understands that, in April 2025, an open meeting at the Cumbernauld and

Third anniversary of the Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub

That this House congratulates Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub on its third anniversary; notes that they celebrated by holding a community open day on 30th August; recognises that the Hub grew from a small women’s group in Carbrain Primary School which had the vision of a community space for a

75th anniversary of the Knockshinnoch Disaster

That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Knockshinnoch Disaster, which took place on 7 September 1950 in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, and resulted in the tragic loss of 13 miners when moss, peat and water engulfed the Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery; recognises the extraordinary bravery of t

Jeanette Miller

That this House recognises the achievement of Jeanette Miller, from Lochgelly, in raising awareness of endometriosis and its debilitating effects on one in ten women across Scotland; and furthermore applauds her campaign to improve NHS services for those affected by the condition, including the need

First female Astronomer Royal

That this House congratulates Professor Michelle Dougherty on her recent appointment as Astronomer Royal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in its 350 year history advising the monarch on astronomical issues; recognises the important contribution which she has made in her career to astronomy

Air Ambulance Week 2025

That this House recognises Air Ambulance Week 2025, taking place from 8–14 September, and pays tribute to the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, which collectively responded to over 49,000 missions in 2024; welcomes the forthcoming publication on 29 September of the sector’s manife

75th anniversary of St Monica's Parish Church in Coatbridge

That this House acknowledges the 75th anniversary of St Monica’s Roman Catholic Parish Church in Coatbridge; recognises that the parish was founded during the post-Second World War wave of church building in the Diocese of Motherwell; further recognises that following its establishment in September

Local Healthwatch

That this House supports the principle that people should be able to speak up and be heard without fear, favour, or interference about health and care services; believes an independent patient voice service is vital to representing the experiences of patients, service users, and the public in health

Public service of PCSO Elaine Cave and PCSO Bev Jackson

That this House applauds the outstanding public service of Police Community Support Officers Elaine Cave and Bev Jackson, who, after 19 years on the beat in Street, have retired from their posts; recognises their tireless efforts in building trust, reassurance and safety across the community by help

Passing of Maggie Bowden former General Secretary of Liberation

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing on 1 September 2025 of Maggie Bowden, Joint President and long-serving former General Secretary of Liberation; pays tribute to her three decades of tireless work as a true internationalist and fighter for peace, showing solidarity with peoples oppr

Sanctions on Israel and International Court of Justice findings

That this House notes the International Association of Genocide Scholars' recent decision to declare genocide in Gaza and the official declaration of famine in Gaza by the UN-linked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification; further notes it is over a year since the International Court of Justic

Grower’s Garden

That this House celebrates the success of Cupar-based company Grower’s Garden, whose range of healthy snacks made from surplus broccoli and other fresh produce has secured a deal to be stocked in Tesco stores across Scotland; notes that the company is a collaboration between local farming businesses

30th anniversary of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

That this House recognises the important milestone of the 30th anniversary of the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre; notes that the centre has served as a vibrant community hub for three decades, providing a wide range of services for people of all ages, including classes, activities and social events des