Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Frank McNally (Lab)

That this House congratulates Viewpark and Bellshill Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) on being named Scotland’s joint CAP of the Year at the recent CAP Awards ceremony in the Houses of Parliament; ...

Primary sponsor: James MacCleary (LD)

That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes t...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House congratulates the work being led by Active Travel England and specifically the Royal Wootton Bassett Environment Trust which is working to promote active travel in Wiltshire; acknowled...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burd...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House recognises the invaluable work of Wiltshire’s LINK schemes, including Chippenham LINK, Corsham LINK, Calne and District LINK and Royal Wootton Bassett LINK, in providing transport for ...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House notes the significant delays in access to practical driving tests across the United Kingdom; recognises the particular impact this has on learners in rural areas where access to public...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House congratulates Siemens Mobility on its £100 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering and research and development facili...

Primary sponsor: Lisa Smart (LD)

That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious conce...

Primary sponsor: Alice Macdonald (Lab)

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Quadram Institute and UK charity, Invest in ME Research, to fund the first postdoctoral fellowship for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME); co...

Primary sponsor: Martin Wrigley (LD)

That this House believes that Palantir and Peter Thiel should have their hands off our NHS; further believes every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed an...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House congratulates the Falkirk Schools Pipe Band on representing Scotland at New York’s Tartan Day Parade on 6 April 2025; notes that the Band, made up of 37 pupils aged 11 to 17 from schoo...

Primary sponsor: Dr Lauren Sullivan (Lab)

That this House congratulates Northfleet Schools Trust on securing £970,000 from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation; celebrates the creation of a new 3G pitch at Northflee...

Primary sponsor: Mr Will Forster (LD)

That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report...

Primary sponsor: Tom Morrison (LD)

That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the...

Primary sponsor: Dr Scott Arthur (Lab)

That this House congratulates Balerno Farmers Market on celebrating its 20th anniversary on 12 April 2025, marking two decades of consistent service to the local community and surrounding areas; recog...

Primary sponsor: Sarah Gibson (LD)

That this House congratulates Corsham Bowls Club on reaching its centenary year in 2025; acknowledges the club's significant contribution to the local community in Corsham over the past 100 years; not...

Primary sponsor: Euan Stainbank (Lab)

That this House commends the Antonine Friendship Link for its dedicated support to the community of Jayyous in the West Bank for the past 21 years and amidst the ongoing conflict and challenges arisin...

Primary sponsor: John Cooper (Con)

That this House congratulates Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, Hammy McMillan, Kyle Waddell and team coach Michael Goodfellow on winning gold at the BKT World Curling Championships for Scotlan...

Primary sponsor: Alex Easton (Ind)

That this House congratulates Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy on his historic victory at the 89th Masters Tournament at Augusta National, becoming only the sixth male golfer in history to complete the...

Primary sponsor: Patricia Ferguson (Lab)

That this House welcomes the opening of Knightswood Community Shop, which welcomed 99 members in its first two days; recognises that the shop, located at 160 Lincoln Avenue, was made possible thanks t...