Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Sorcha Eastwood (APNI)

That this House notes with concern the increasing number of online scams exploiting vulnerable families during bereavement, including fraudulent links and fake funeral notices; further notes the recen...

Primary sponsor: Stephen Gethins (SNP)

That this House remembers the life of Carlo Carini, Arbroath-born Italian partisan, on the anniversary of his murder by German Occupation forces in Piacenza, Italy, in October 1944; notes Carlo's sign...

Primary sponsor: Ann Davies (PC)

That this House recognises the Welsh language soap opera Pobol y Cwm for reaching its 50th anniversary; highlights that the first episode was transmitted on 16 October 1974 and aired on the BBC before...

Primary sponsor: Mary Kelly Foy (Lab)

That this House notes that low level letter boxes cause back injuries to postmen and women each year, force postal staff to stoop to ground level whilst carrying mail items and thus can cause back str...

Primary sponsor: Mr Gregory Campbell (DUP)

That this House recognises that Ballywillan Flute Band, formed in 1884 in Portrush, Northern Ireland, is celebrating 140 years since its formation, and has ensured that thousands of young people down ...

Primary sponsor: Richard Foord (LD)

That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate cease...

Primary sponsor: Mr Lee Dillon (LD)

That this House recognises the efforts of the West Berkshire Volunteer Centre, which has provided advice and information on volunteering to 403 individuals; acknowledges their ongoing community car sc...

Primary sponsor: Brendan O'Hara (SNP)

That this House notes with great sadness the death of Betty Rhodick of Lochgilphead, a community volunteer and fundraiser, whose activities across more than four decades, impacted just about everyone ...

Primary sponsor: Alex Brewer (LD)

That this House believes in the urgent need for regularly measuring each infant's head circumference to effectively identify early signs of hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain; notes that ...

Primary sponsor: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Ind)

That this House recognises the importance of equality in our society and the urgent need to commence the Socio-economic Duty (SED) as outlined in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010; calls on the Gover...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House celebrates 100 years of the Boys Brigade Grounds, Ganaway Camp Site, situated at Ganaway Training and Activity Centre in Millisle County Down; notes its opening in 1924, to provide so ...

Primary sponsor: Ben Maguire (LD)

That this House congratulates the Women's Institute in Withiel on their 75th anniversary; recognises the incredible work that this Women's Institute does for the local community; celebrates 75 years o...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House notes with concern the targeting by Rail Operators of 16-25 and 26-30 railcard holders who have purchased Anytime Single tickets during peak morning times, unknowingly invalidating the...

Primary sponsor: John McDonnell (Ind)

That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On E...

Primary sponsor: Mr Gregory Campbell (DUP)

That this House notes that October 2024 marks 180 years since the first edition of the Coleraine Chronicle newspaper was produced; further notes that in the decades that have followed, it has provided...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust ...

Primary sponsor: Linsey Farnsworth (Lab)

That this House congratulates John Briggs on the occasion of 50 years of voluntary service with Ripley Hospital's League of Friends; thanks him for the service he has offered to the people of Ripley, ...

Primary sponsor: Helen Maguire (LD)

That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the wint...

Primary sponsor: Tom Morrison (LD)

That this House congratulates Rainbow 88 on its 25th anniversary and for being a stalwart of the Cheadle Hulme community in that time; celebrates that in its 25 years the team at Rainbow 88, led by Li...

Primary sponsor: Stephen Flynn (SNP)

That this House expresses its profound sorrow at the death of former First Minister of Scotland, Rt hon. Alex Salmond; sends its sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and legions of follower...