Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Jess Brown-Fuller (LD)

That this House expresses deep concern over the future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF), which is set to expire on 31 March 2025; recognises the vital role the fund plays ...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House congratulates Fisher and Donaldson on winning Scotland’s Best Flavoured Shortbread and Best Stall at the Highland Shortbread Showdown 2025; recognises that Fisher and Donaldson have se...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Peter Cura; acknowledges that he was a much loved, well-known figure in the local area and that he served on Cupar Community Co...

Primary sponsor: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Lab)

That this House regrets that despite being a serious lifelong condition, sickle cell disease is not consistently recognised in workplaces; notes that many employers still lack awareness of how the con...

Primary sponsor: Steve Darling (LD)

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Friends of Factory Row since its founding in 1991 in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community; commends the tireless dedicatio...

Primary sponsor: Steve Witherden (Lab)

That this House notes with concern the findings of the TSSA union’s latest report entitled Keep transport workers safe – no to abuse and harassment on the transport network; further notes that the rep...

Primary sponsor: Ellie Chowns (Green)

That this House condemns the Israeli Government’s decision of 3 March 2025 to halt the entry of all humanitarian aid and commercial supplies, including fuel and food, to Gaza, and its decision of 9 Ma...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House recognises the growing security challenges and threats facing the UK and its allies; believes that an increase in UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP as soon as possible is necessary to...

Primary sponsor: Carla Lockhart (DUP)

That this House expresses deep concern over the growing threat posed by illegal EU meat imports, including at the Port of Larne; notes that nearly 100 tonnes of illegal meat were seized at Dover in 20...

Primary sponsor: Ellie Chowns (Green)

That this House expresses deep concern over the abrupt cancellation of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), which has left thousands of farmers without vital support and clear guidance; notes that...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House celebrates 30 years of success by Killyleagh Development Association; highlights that on 9 November 1994, 9 individuals came together to sign the articles of association of Killyleagh ...

Primary sponsor: Daisy Cooper (LD)

That this House acknowledges that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 13 March 2025; recognises that an estimated 3.5 million people are living with later stage, 3-5, chronic kidney disease (CKD)...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House notes that March is Prostate Cancer awareness month; highlights that prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in England, with a massive 25% increase in cases between 2019 and...

Primary sponsor: Edward Morello (LD)

That this House recognises the urgent need for the UK to take world-leading action on climate change and environmental protection; notes that climate change poses the greatest threat to global stabili...

Primary sponsor: Brian Leishman (Ind)

That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of Alloa Athletic’s historic victory in the Bell’s Challenge Cup on 21 November 1999; recognises the incredible achievement of the part-time team in ove...

Primary sponsor: Anna Sabine (LD)

That this House recognises the importance of adult education; thinks that access to adult education should be free or affordable and across a wide range of subjects, skills and topics; praises the wor...

Primary sponsor: Gideon Amos (LD)

That this House commends the pupils of West Monkton Primary School for their advocacy in highlighting the urgent issue of plastic pollution; recognises the importance of educating and empowering young...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House notes with concern the rise in illegally modified e-bikes and e-scooters, which pose serious safety risks to riders and pedestrians; recognises that altering speed and power limits com...

Primary sponsor: Helen Morgan (LD)

That this House notes the perilous state of community pharmacies, which are struggling to survive across the country; recognises that pharmacies are at the heart of our communities, are an essential p...

Primary sponsor: Wendy Chamberlain (LD)

That this House celebrates The Inn at Kingsbarns on winning the Community Inn of the Year award at the Scottish Hotel Awards last week; recognises that the Inn has had an extremely busy past eight mon...