Early Day Motions

Rainbow Muslim Women's Group

That this House congratulates Rainbow Muslim Women's Group on receiving £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will enable the group to deliver multiple sessions catering to the needs of elderly people, children, and women of all backgrounds in Falkirk; recognises the

Racial Inclusion and Supporting Empowerment (RISE) Forth Valley SCIO

That this House congratulates Racial Inclusion and Supporting Empowerment (RISE) Forth Valley SCIO on securing £200,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support a range of one-to-one and group support for families and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds ac

Friends of the River Granta and the BBC Make a Difference Green Award

That this House congratulates Friends of the River Granta on receiving the Green Award at the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Make a Difference Awards 2025; recognises the group’s tireless efforts to protect and celebrate the River Granta, one of South Cambridgeshire constituency’s most cherished natural a

Cherry Hinton Hub and the Make a Difference Community Award

That this House congratulates Mo Child and all of the Cherry Hinton Hub team on winning the Community Award at the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Make a Difference Awards ceremony held at The Junction; recognises the Hub’s vital role in strengthening community ties and creating an inclusive, welcoming spa

40th anniversary of Vine Trust

That this House congratulates The Vine Trust on its 40th anniversary year of 2025; remembers the beginnings of the organisation with the opening of a shop in Bo’ness as a response to the famine in Ethiopia; notes the incredible progress of the organisation to become an international development char

Jimmy Buchan and the Freedom of the City of London

That this House congratulates Jimmy Buchan on being awarded the Freedom of the City of London in honour of his lifetime contribution to the seafood industry; notes that this follows his admittance as a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers; notes also this prestigious honour recognises

Glenuig Inn and Scotland Loves Local Awards

That this House congratulates the Glenuig Community Inn on being shortlisted in the Most Enterprising Community category of the Scotland Loves Local Awards; notes that, after months of tireless effort, live music fundraising, late-night paperwork, and extraordinary community spirit, the group reache

Enduring friendship between Poland and Scotland

That this House celebrates the centuries old friendship between Scotland and Poland; notes that the United Kingdom is the third most important trade partner for Poland while Britain is the sixth largest investor in Poland; celebrates the vibrant Polish communities now established in Scotland, whose

Safety of British nationals aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla

That this House is deeply concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Margaret Pacetta and Malcolm Ducker, currently aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have been boarded and passengers detained; is alarmed by reports of

George McLelland

That this House recognises the achievements of George McLelland, recently retired, who first joined Methil Yard’s workforce in 1973 as a 16-year-old apprentice plater; commends him for his remarkable near five decades-long career at the yard, first under the ownership of RDL North Sea and most recen

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,