Mr Alistair Carmichael

That this House notes the increased incidents of tick-borne diseases amongst domestic pets since the commencement of the non-commercial 2011 Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); welcomes the call of the British Veterinary Association for the re-introduction of compulsory tick treatments for

21 Nov 2016

That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to

28 Oct 2016

That this House notes the importance of agriculture to Scotland's economy, especially to rural communities; further notes the current uncertainty for farmers and crofters in Scotland caused by the decision for the UK to leave the EU; commends the positive and constructive efforts

25 Oct 2016

That this House notes with grave concern reports that Syrian citizens and critics of the Syrian government have had their passports declared stolen by their government; further notes reports that as a consequence of this, UK authorities have confiscated passports based on such re

18 Oct 2016

That this House notes with concern the fact that supply vessel Malaviya Seven has been detained by the Maritime Coastguard Agency for the second time since June 2016 for non-payment of wages to its crew; further notes that many of the crew on the Malaviya Seven are paid less than

10 Oct 2016

That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect

10 Oct 2016

That this House welcomes the Government's strong commitment to keeping Britain safe from terrorist attacks; believes that the Prevent strategy is no longer fit for purpose to serve this agenda; notes that there is little evidence to support Prevent or the conveyor belt theory of

7 Sept 2016

That this House recognises the essential service provided by the RNLI throughout the UK and the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; further recognises the importance of RNLI stations to coastal and island communities; notes that many local authorities set aside so

5 Jul 2016

That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of Jutland which took place from 31 May to 1 June 1916; recognises that more than 8,500 people died in the largest naval battle in the First World War between the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet off

26 May 2016

That this House welcomes the inauguration of the Shetland Gas Plant at Sullom Voe in Shetland; congratulates Total UK, its partners Dong Energy and SSE, and its many contractors and sub­contractors in completing the largest construction project in the UK since the 2012 Olympic Ga

26 May 2016