Early Day Motions

75th anniversary of The Castle Hotel, Taunton

That this House congratulates The Castle Hotel in Taunton on marking its 75th anniversary under the ownership of the Chapman family; recognises its longstanding contribution to Somerset’s hospitality industry and to the cultural and economic life of Taunton; notes the role the Hotel has played in we

Access to school and college transport for disabled young people

That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person

Lift Barton Hill Academy pupil leaders

That this House congratulates the newly elected pupil leaders at Lift Barton Hill Academy in Torquay, Gwen, Archie, Luna, Flossy, TJ, Faye, Emily, Adalyn, Ava, Robert, Jessie, Elsie, Rueben, Darcie, Billie-Mae, and Reilly; commends them for their commitments to the school rules of being ready, respe

LinkLiving Limited

That this House congratulates LinkLiving Limited on being awarded £84,074 from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support their programme for young people aged 16–19 across Falkirk and Fife, addressing mental health, resilience, and life skills; recognises the importanc

Protect our hospices

That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regret

Project Seagrass

That this House commends the work of Project Seagrass, a charity actively working to safeguard seagrass in Caerfyrddin and beyond, dedicated to advancing the conservation of seagrass through education, influence, research and action; notes that seagrasses are flowering plants that live in the shallo

Councillor John McCabe

That this House recognises the contributions of Amber Valley’s longest-serving councillor John McCabe; acknowledges that he has been posthumously awarded the title of Freeman of the Borough, the Council's highest civic honour; further recognises his exceptional and lasting contribution to public lif

Renewable energy and coal

That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar ener

Air Ambulance employees and the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

That this House notes with concern that employees of air ambulance charities, including paramedics, doctors, nurses, critical care practitioners, pilots, technicians, and those in leadership, training, or command roles with prior frontline service, are currently ineligible for the Ambulance Service

Thames Water in Wiltshire

That this House expresses deep concern at the continued mismanagement of Thames Water, whose failings have caused serious disruption to residents across Wiltshire and beyond; notes that leaks continue to worsen, bills continue to rise, and customers are left with poor communication and little accoun

Electrifying the Midland Main Line

That this House recognises the significant benefits that electrifying the Midland Main Line would bring, including faster, smoother and quieter journeys, improved reliability, and increased capacity with more seats and more frequent services; notes that electrification would reduce operating costs f

International Credit Union Day

That this House recognises the vital role that credit unions play in promoting financial stability, financial inclusion, resilience of local communities and ethical banking across the UK; celebrates International Credit Union day, held annually on the third Thursday of October as an opportunity to r

30th Anniversary of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution

That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution; pays tribute to its volunteers for their outstanding service in providing vital information on weather conditions, radio checks for yachtsmen and fishermen, and details of the sea state and tides for all t

Celebrating Neroche Primary School Choir

That this House celebrates the success of Neroche Primary School Choir; congratulates the small rural village school choir of children aged seven to eleven for a fantastic year of performance; recognises their inspiring passion, drive, commitment and talent; and wishes the choir all the best as they

Tribute to Fiona Higginson

That this House celebrates the life and career of Fiona Higginson, who served as the Matron of Yeovil District Hospital's (YDH) Emergency Department, who tragically passed away on 30 August 2025; acknowledges her deep and abiding commitment to public service, demonstrated by her over 30 years of ser

Digital ID

That this House strongly condemns the Government's plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme; notes that after being used in World War 2 compulsory ID cards were abolished in 1952 because of the widespread sentiment that they are fundamentally at odds with British values and civil liberties;

Drumchapel citizens advice bureau

That this House commends Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) for the crucial services it provides to residents in the north west of Glasgow; notes that the CAB, based in Glasgow West, was founded in 1963 to help those living in the G1 to G15 areas by providing free, confidential and impartial ad

A Moment for Music

That this House commends the recent launch of A Moment for Music, a monthly music group for people living with dementia; understands that A Moment for Music runs monthly sessions on the first Friday of every month, hosted in Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow West; notes that the group offers free,

Logan Grimes 2025 Lord Provost’s Poetry Prize winner

That this House congratulates Logan Grimes on winning the Glasgow City Council Lord Provost’s Poetry Prize 2025, an annual poetry competition which celebrates the literacy talent of young people across the city; understands that Logan is a former pupil at St Clare’s Primary School, Drumchapel and cu

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and faci

25th anniversary of the death of the Right Honourable Donald Dewar

That this House acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the death of the Right Honourable Donald Dewar, Scotland’s first First Minister; notes that Donald was first elected to Parliament in 1966 as the MP for Aberdeen South, representing the area until 1970; further notes that he returned to Westminste

Olivia Smart and the future of tennis in Falkirk

That this House celebrates Olivia Smart from Falkirk, who is on the verge of completing her Level 4 tennis coaching qualification and is Scotland’s youngest Level 3 qualified tennis coach; commends her work through Olivia Smart Tennis Coaching at Dollar Park, which is inspiring a new generation of p

Brenda Wilshaw

That this House notes with sadness the death of 83 year old Brenda Wilshaw on Sunday 21 September 2025; acknowledges Brenda’s more than 35 years as a member of staff at the Borough Arms Hotel in Newcastle-under-Lyme; appreciates that this was primarily focused on the restaurant floor serving breakfa

Belfast City Council's Irish language policy

That this House deplores the partisan and divisive Irish language policy imposed by Belfast City Council; is concerned about the divisive and political use of the Irish language within Northern Ireland; notes that the Belfast Agreement (page 19 Art 4) recognises that the use of Irish language should

National inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continued lack of visible progress in establishing the National Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, announced by the Government in June 2025; notes that, four months later, no Chair has been appointed, no Terms of Reference