Early Day Motions

Scott & Fyfe at the Courier Business Awards 2025

That this House congratulates Scott & Fyfe, based in Tayport, on winning the Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by SSEN Transmission, at the Courier Business Awards 2025; notes the company’s proud 161-year history of innovation, from its early days producing cotton and linen fabrics for boat

Community Connexions Gloucestershire

That this House recognises the vital contributions of the Community Connexions charity in Gloucestershire, which provides pre-booked transport for vulnerable people of all ages across the county and beyond; celebrates their successful operations throughout almost 40 years; commends their work to red

Held In Our Hearts

That this House recognises and commends the vital work of Held In Our Hearts, an Edinburgh South West based Scottish charity providing early intervention, specialist counselling and peer support to families affected by pregnancy, baby or infant loss; notes that the organisation has over 40 years’ ex

100 years of Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club at Meggetland

That this House congratulates Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club on reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 years at their Meggetland home in Edinburgh; recognises the club’s outstanding contribution to Scottish rugby and community sport since its founding in 1919; commends its commitment

Gayle Nelson

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Gayle Nelson of Cupar, at the age of 54, after a courageous battle with cancer; recognises Gayle’s outstanding contribution to her local community, including as a founding figure of Cupar Arts and The Sunshine Kitchen, organisations dedicated t

Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025

That this House notes the extent of widening inequality in the UK and that the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population and there has been nearly 1000% increase in the wealth of UK billionaires since 1990; further notes that a dynamic study conducted by Pa

Christian founders of The Entertainer

That this House notes the change in ownership of The Entertainer, the largest toy retailer in the UK with 150 outlets, having grown from one small shop in Amersham in 1981; recognises that the founders Gary and Catherine Grant adopted a Christian outlook in their business, donating 10% of its annual

The Lakes School

That this House recognises the historic significance of the site of The Lakes School Windermere, where the Windermere Children, child survivors of the Holocaust who were granted asylum by the British Government in 1945, were first welcomed to the United Kingdom; expresses deep concern for the curren

25th anniversary of Y Sort It

That this House congratulates Y Sort It on marking its 25th anniversary; recognises that Y Sort It has provided youth-led support across the communities of West Dunbartonshire for 25 years; acknowledges that Y Sort It is a dedicated youth friendly space; praises its work in supporting the needs of

Transparency and accountability in social media account closures

That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls

Replace the UK-France migration deal

That this House regrets the failure of the migration agreement with France; notes that this deal was based on a flawed premise; further regrets the lack of a meaningful deterrent effect the deal has had; and calls on the Government to urgently withdraw from this agreement and instead aim to negotiat

Volumetric concrete mixers

That this House regrets the negative impact on local businesses the planned phase-out of heavier Volumetric Concrete Mixers (VCMs) will have; expresses concern that the change may lead to increased traffic and emissions; notes that increased load effects are relevant and valid factor in this decisio

Thurrock Christian Fellowship

That this House commends the Thurrock Christian Fellowship for their decades of altruism and support for vulnerable residents in Thurrock; recognises the enormous contributions that faith-based charities make to their local communities; appreciates the support that their food bank provides to Thurro

Thurrock Centre for Independent Living

That this House commends the Thurrock Centre for Independent Living (TCIL) for its long history of supporting the most vulnerable residents in Thurrock; welcomes the community spirit and altruism that TCIL has demonstrated, serving as an inspiration to all; regrets that TCIL is on the verge of closu

Administration of Sheffield Wednesday

That this House expresses its deep concern at the news that Sheffield Wednesday has entered administration; deplores the continuing trend of football clubs falling into financial crisis as a result of irresponsible ownership; urges Dejphon Chansiri to listen to fans and to ensure that any future own

Stewarts, the UK's first garden centre

That this House congratulates Stewarts Garden Centres based in Dorset for the seventieth birthday of the UK’s first garden centre in Ferndown; celebrates the role Edward Stewart, founder of the garden centre, played in the development of gardening as a hobby; recognises the contribution of the wider

County Antrim Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

That this House congratulates the County Antrim Board of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in celebrating fifty years of cultural leadership and community spirit; recognises the work of branches in Antrim Town, Dunloy, Glinnte Aontroma (Glens of Antrim), Lough Beg, Loch Lao, Rasharkin, and Ballycastle in

Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation

That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further note

National Cancer Plan

That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises t

Baby Loss Month

That this House notes the end of Baby Loss Awareness Month, observed each October to honour babies who have died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth; highlights that whether a loss is felt in the fifth week, the 15th week or the 25th week, the fact remains that it is a loss and that each life i

Preventing sight loss in people with diabetes

That this House congratulates Queen’s University Belfast on its breakthrough study, led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, which found that a novel drug, 2-HDP, can protect retinal nerve cells and blood vessels in diabetic eye d

Water bills

That this House is deeply concerned by the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared to the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwa

Isle of Raasay World’s Best Scotch Whisky Award

That this House congratulates the Isle of Raasay Distillery on being awarded the World’s Best Scotch Whisky at the 2025 Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards; notes that its Cask Strength Single Malt achieved a near-perfect score of 99 out of 100 and received the event’s top honour, a Platinum medal; reco

Highland businesses Highland Employer Charter Awards

That this House congratulates the Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport, and Jacobite Cruises in Dochgarroch, for winning gold at the new Highland Employer Charter awards; commends their commitment to local recruitment, supply chains and fairer pay; notes their contribution to the development of loc

Solas Eige and St Columba’s Church

That this House celebrates the purchase of St Columba’s Church on the Isle of Eigg by the community group Solas Eige; thanks the Scottish Land Fund for their generous grant of over £90,000 to enable the sale; notes that this crucial funding is a major milestone in Solas Eige’s journey to rejuvenate