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Published: Tuesday 20 June 2023

Early Day Motions tabled on Monday 19 June 2023

Early Day Motions (EDMs) are motions for which no days have been fixed.

The number of signatories includes all members who have added their names in support of the Early Day Motion (EDM), including the Member in charge of the Motion.

EDMs and added names are also published on the EDM database at www.parliament.uk/edm

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New EDMs

1334Centenary of Aberdare Cenotaph

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Beth Winter

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the erection of the Cenotaph in Victoria Square, Aberdare, which was unveiled on 8 March 1923 in memory of 700 men of the area who died during the 1914-18 war; further notes the later dedications to service men who died in the 1939-45 war and other conflicts, including the Falklands War; also notes with sadness the recent passing of Derek Luker, the former President of the Aberdare Branch of the Royal Welsh Regimental Association; congratulates the ongoing work of the Aberdare Branch of the Royal British Legion, the Aberdare Branch of the Royal Welsh Regimental Association, Valley Veterans and also the success of the Cynon Valley Combined Services Memorial Garden; further congratulates those organisations and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on a series of centenary events through June 2023, and for their ongoing remembrance services and veterans welfare services; recalls the words of Mr Evan Jones, Chair of Aberdare Urban District Council, that such movements as the League of Nations should be successful in the future in preventing wars; and reaffirms the commitment to securing peace - heddwch - throughout the world.

1335World Continence Week

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Sir George Howarth

That this House notes that this week, 19 to 23 June, is World Continence Week which aims to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of urinary incontinence and associated conditions, observes the devastating impact that incontinence can have on patients’ wellbeing and quality of life; further notes that an estimated 14 million people in the UK, on average over 9,000 in each parliamentary constituency, are affected by continence problems with many relying on high-quality medical devices to enable them to enjoy independence and avoid repeated medical appointments; recognises that the safety and outcomes of those with urological conditions, as well as the professional judgement of clinicians who work in the urology sector, should remain of primary importance to industry and government; believes that patients and clinicians should be able to choose from a wide range of products to accommodate individual needs and have their preferences respected; and further believes that no patient should have to worry about accessing a product that effectively manages their condition and helps them to maintain independence.

1336Debt in low income countries

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Neale Hanvey

That this House recognises that the economic crisis and high interest rates have pushed as many as 54 countries towards debt crises; notes that the World Bank’s International Debt Statistics 2022 show that low-income countries are now spending more on debt servicing as a proportion of Gross National Income than at any point in the last 30 years resulting in an impossible trade-off between servicing debt and providing critical public services; further notes that sources including the Global Carbon Project state that low-income countries are accountable for under 1 per cent of historic global carbon emissions yet are still faced with the overwhelming effects of climate change; acknowledges that the effectiveness of the Highly Indebted Poor Country Initiative and the Multilateral Development Relief Initiative was limited by a lack of participation by private and multilateral creditors; and calls on the Government to work to significantly improve private creditor participation in debt relief initiatives globally, as recommended in the recent report from the International Development Committee on Debt relief in Low-Income Countries.

1337Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 5)

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

John McDonnell

That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Arnika GhaemMaghami, Negin Salehi, Amir Mohamad Rahmanipour, Soroush Pourahmadi, Mehran Abaspour Aghdam, Mohsen Mansouri, Sadaf Movahedi, Marzieh Doshman Ziary, Nasrin Ghaderi, Samaneh Nicknam, Parmis Hamnava, Sina Malayeri, Hosein Akbarzadeh, Ali Akbar Jafari, Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani and Maryam Sulaimanian by the Iranian State; sends condolences the family and friends of the victims; condemns the actions of the Iranian Regime in perpetrating these crimes; and urges the Government to call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to stop executing protestors and to stop violating women's and citizens' rights and freedoms.

1338100th anniversary of Glentoran Supporters 1923 Committee

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Gavin Robinson

That this House marks the 100th anniversary of the Glentoran Supporters 1923 Committee; notes that this supporters club is the oldest football supporters club in Northern Ireland and has a proud record of volunteering in their support of Glentoran FC; further notes that this includes being at forefront of the Back to the Oval campaign, following the stadium’s destruction in World War II and, since 1946, producing the match day Glentoran Gazette which recently won the prestigious Programme of the Year for the 22nd consecutive year; and commends members, past and present, for their dedication and many achievements over the past century.

1339Detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza in Russia

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Layla Moran

That this House condemns the Russian government for the arrest and sentencing to 25 years in prison of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual British-Russian national and prominent Russian opposition figure and activist; expresses concern that Kara-Murza is in poor health following the two poisonings he was subjected to in 2015 and 2017, and that he may not be receiving adequate healthcare for his condition; commends Kara-Murza’s constant advocacy for democracy and the rule of law in Russia; notes that human rights organisations such as Amnesty International consider Kara-Murza to be a prisoner of conscience; welcomes Canada giving consideration to awarding him honorary citizenship; draws attention to the advocacy reception organised by the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign; calls on the Government to investigate all measures that could accelerate his release, including establishing an office that deals with hostage situations; and urges the Russian government to release him immediately.

1340Affordability of sunscreen

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Amy Callaghan

That this House recognises that temperatures are rising and there is a growing need to protect skin from the sun; notes that many people are not using sunscreen because they can't afford it; and calls on the Government to remove VAT from sunscreen of SPF 30 and above.

1341Endometriosis awareness campaign

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 2

Daisy Cooper

Ed Davey

That this House notes the struggles that more than one million women in the UK suffering from endometriosis face; recognises that no one should suffer from endometriosis or any health condition in silence; acknowledges that endometriosis can severely affect a woman’s life and that there is very little public understanding of it; notes that proper diagnosis is essential for a women’s well-being, and can improve mental health while empowering them to make informed decisions about planning for a family; supports the need to boost awareness and diagnosis education for better health outcomes; reaffirms that some women with endometriosis are entitled to certain rights and adjustments in the workplace under the Equality Act 2010; and calls on the Government to launch a wider awareness campaign on endometriosis to encourage women to get diagnosed and improve public understanding of the condition.

1342Children’s Hospice Week 2023

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Siobhain McDonagh

That this House celebrates Children’s Hospice Week 2023 between 19 and 25 June; recognises that children’s hospices across the UK support thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people; is concerned by Together for Short Lives’s recent findings that local NHS funding for children’s hospices in England is currently inconsistent and unsustainable, and that NHS England has stated that 2023/24 is the final year of the Children’s Hospice Grant; and calls on NHS England to protect the Children’s Hospice Grant, distribute it centrally as a ringfenced fund as it is now and increase it by the rate of inflation beyond 2023/24.

1343World Cup of Darts champions 2023

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Jonathan Edwards

That this House congratulates the Welsh national team for winning the 2023 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt; notes that the Welsh team defeated Denmark, Sweden and Belgium before securing victory over Scotland in the final; further notes that the Welsh team also won the competition in 2020; and congratulates Gerwyn Price and Jonathan Clayton for their achievements and for bringing enormous joy and pride to Welsh sports fans.

1344Prescription charges

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 1

Margaret Greenwood

That this House welcomes the latest report from the Prescription Charges Coalition entitled Continuing to pay the price published in March 2023 which demonstrates that vital medicine is unaffordable for many people living with long-term health conditions in England and that there has been an increase in the number of people taking time off work because they are unable to afford their medicine; is concerned that the report shows that the NHS services which people rely on are overstretched; restates its commitment to the NHS as a universal service free at the point of need and its belief that access to medication is a fundamental right; is deeply concerned that increased NHS waiting times are likely to leave people with long-term conditions relying on medication longer to manage their pain and health conditions; expresses its concern that some patients are not collecting prescriptions that they need because of the cost; and calls on the Government to scrap prescription charges.

Added Names

Below are EDMs tabled in the last two weeks to which names have been added. Only the first 6 names and any new names are included.

1224Carers Week 2023

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 29

Ed Davey

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Richard Foord

Wendy Chamberlain

Wera Hobhouse

That this House supports Carers Week 2023, taking place from 5 to 11 June; notes this year’s theme of recognising and supporting carers in the community; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers provide care worth £445 million each day to their family, friends and neighbours who are disabled, ill or older and need support; highlights that unpaid carers have been under immense pressure over the past few years with the covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis; and calls on the Government to ensure that carers get the practical and financial support they need to live a life beyond their caring responsibilities.

1253Eritrea and the UN Human Rights Council

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 13

Patrick Grady

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Jeremy Corbyn

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

That this House notes the publication on 17 May 2023 of an open letter, signed by 35 non-governmental and civil society organisations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Christian Solidarity Worldwide, addressed to Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in advance of the Council’s 53rd session expected to take place between 19 June and 14 July 2023, which calls for the Council to develop and adopt a resolution that extends the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea for one year, and that spells out and condemns ongoing human rights violations committed by Eritrean authorities; further notes that the letter identifies such violations as including arbitrary arrests and detentions, including incommunicado detention of journalists and other dissenting voices, violations of the rights to a fair trial, access to justice and due process, enforced disappearances, involuntary conscription into the country’s national service system, restrictions on the media and media workers, severe restrictions on civic space, including the rights to freedoms of opinion and expression, peaceful assembly, association, movement and non-discrimination, widespread impunity for past and ongoing human rights violations, and the Government of Eritrea’s refusal to engage in a serious dialogue with the international community, including by cooperating with the Council, despite its election for a second term as a Council Member; and calls on the Government’s delegation to the Council to support the development and adoption of any such resolution.

1258Hospitals

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 12

Owen Thompson

Jonathan Edwards

Apsana Begum

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

Claudia Webbe

That this House utterly condemns the Government’s attempts to classify existing refurbished hospitals as completely new hospitals; notes the Health Secretary’s admission that not all of the so-called 40 new hospitals promised for England by 2030 will be brand new; further notes that refurbishments and new wings are also included in the figure; celebrates the continued dedicated service of the beloved NHS; also notes with concern the deleterious impact that this Government decision has on democracy and trust in politicians; and calls on the Government to cease using such cynical tactics to mislead the public.

1259New Scots Leadership Programme

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 10

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

Neale Hanvey

Patrick Grady

That this House congratulates the graduates of the New Scots Leadership Programme; notes that during the 12-day programme, organised by the Social Enterprise Academy and the Scottish Refugee Council, participants acquired an ILM-accredited Certificate in Leadership, which also offers the opportunity to progress directly to a BA in Business and Enterprise at third year level at Edinburgh Napier University; welcomes the support of the Glasgow Communities Fund and the Scottish Government for the programme; recognises the importance of projects such as the Leadership Programme in fostering the growth and development of refugee communities, especially in the context of continued attacks on the right to asylum; and thanks the organisers and participants and wishes them both the best in all future endeavours.

1270Measures to enable immunocompromised and immunosuppressed patients to live with covid-19

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 14

Daisy Cooper

Jim Shannon

Mohammad Yasin

Sarah Olney

John McDonnell

Richard Foord

That this House regrets the continued failure of Government to protect people who have moderate to severe immune compromise from covid-19 infection, by failing to make Evusheld available on the NHS when it was at its most effective against covid strains; notes with alarm the disbandment of the Enhanced Protection Programme, Covid-19 Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce, ONS Covid-19 Infection Survey and the closure of Covid Medicine Delivery Units since 31 March 2023; deeply regrets that patients have had to cancel routine medical appointments and surgery in fear of potentially lethal covid infection; further regrets that many patients are entering a fourth year of shielding or social distancing, losing out on employment and opportunities; applauds the campaigning efforts of Evusheld for the UK and Forgotten Lives UK, and the many patient groups calling for action; further notes with alarm that the spring booster vaccination programme has not been adequately promoted; also notes with alarm new NHS advice that, from 27 June 2023, immunocompromised patients will no longer be automatically contacted by the NHS about treatments after reporting a positive covid result; notes the engagement of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence with patient advocacy groups to accelerate access to effective drugs and treatments; and calls on the Government to urgently establish a vulnerable patients task force to accelerate access to effective drugs and treatments for immunocompromised patients and to develop a strategy to enable people who have moderate to severe immune compromise from covid-19 infection, to live with covid.

1272Celtic Football Club Scottish Cup wins

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 11

David Linden

Brendan O'Hara

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Allan Dorans

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club's men’s and women’s teams for each winning their respective Scottish Cup Finals; commends manager Ange Postecoglou and head coach Fran Alonso, as well as team captains Callum McGregor and Kelly Clark for their leadership of both teams; notes that the men’s team win sets a new world record of winning eight domestic Trebles; further notes that the women’s team win places Clark as the most decorated women’s captain in the club’s history; further highlights that the club recently set an attendance record for a domestic women’s match in Scotland at Celtic Park; wishes both teams every success next season; and congratulates them once again on their recent victories.

1274Lasswade High School

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 7

Owen Thompson

Jim Shannon

Allan Dorans

Chris Stephens

Patrick Grady

Marion Fellows

That this House congratulates the talented football players of Lasswade High School, Midlothian, who became Scottish Shield champions this week; notes the team’s 2-1 win against Grove Academy to lift the Senior Girls Shield; commends the coaches and support staff for their hard work; welcomes the continued growth of girls' and women’s football; acknowledges the profound mental and physical health benefits of sport at all levels; and wishes the team continued success in the future.

1285Menstrual Hygiene Day

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 33

Dr Philippa Whitford

Jonathan Edwards

Chris Law

Mary Kelly Foy

Apsana Begum

Martin Docherty-Hughes

That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by recognising the reality of period poverty in the UK, which has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis; notes that last year there was an 87 per cent surge in demand for free period products by women and people who menstruate; highlights that those on the lowest incomes currently have to choose between buying period products and buying food; celebrates the progressive policymaking in Scotland which is the first country in the world to address this problem and recognise that free access to and provision of period products for all is a right; and urges the Government to follow in these footsteps by rectifying these obvious and unacceptable inequalities, and to show real leadership in ensuring that free period products are as common a sight in public buildings as toilet rolls are today.

1286Carlton Seamill bed and breakfast

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 6

Patricia Gibson

Chris Law

Jim Shannon

Patrick Grady

Allan Dorans

Anne McLaughlin

That this House congratulates the Carlton Seamill bed and breakfast (B&B) in Seamill, West Kilbride on winning the accolade of bed and breakfast of the year overall winner at the Scottish Hospitality Awards; notes that the Carlton Seamill B&B was a regional winner and finalist for this award in both 2017 and 2018; further notes that the Carlton Seamill B&B was named Scottish B&B of the year by the same organisation in 2017; recognises that the Scottish Hospitality Awards is the most prestigious event in the hospitality industry, acknowledging outstanding businesses and individuals and highlighting the best hospitality services, such as hotels and bed & breakfasts across Scotland; applauds the hard work of Avril Rennie, who runs the Carlton Seamill B&B; and admires the continued efforts of Ms Rennie, the house’s current owner to her guests who nominated the Carlton Seamill B&B as this year’s ‘Bed and Breakfast of the Year’ overall winner.

1287Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 4)

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 18

John McDonnell

Mary Kelly Foy

Apsana Begum

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

Ian Lavery

That this House expresses its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mostafa Mobasher, Donya Farhadi, Behzad Amadpour Samani, Neda Bayat, Mohamad Haji Rasoulpour, Bahman Maroufi, Arash Seyedmansouri, Sepideh Ghalandari, Heidar Azidm gheih Bashi, Zohreh Shamasi, Mehdi Karami Ashtiani, Setayesh Sharifinia, Sina Alishahi, Majidreza Tosparvar, Asra Panahi, Zahra Jalilian, Ghazal Amiri, Bahar khorshidi and Syed Mohamad Hosseini by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family and friends of the victims; condemns the actions of the Iranian Regime in perpetrating these crimes; and urges the Government to call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to stop executing protestors and to stop violating women's and citizens' rights and freedoms.

1288Sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 31

Dawn Butler

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

John McDonnell

Barry Gardiner

Catherine West

Ms Diane Abbott

That this House marks with sadness the sixth anniversary of the terrible Grenfell Fire disaster; calls for urgent action from the Government to ensure all buildings are made safe by remedying fire safety defects irrespective of building type, height, tenure or any other characteristics so a disaster like this can never happen again; furthermore wishes to express our solidarity with the Grenfell fire survivors and calls for the Government to finally resolve outstanding issues relating to their housing and wellbeing; welcomes a screening of the film Grenfell by Steve McQueen in Parliament; and calls on Members from across the House to show their support.

1289Cystic Fibrosis Week 2023

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 14

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Sir Mike Penning

Neale Hanvey

Patrick Grady

Christine Jardine

That this House notes that this year’s Cystic Fibrosis Week takes place from 12 to 18 June; recognises that cystic fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting genetic condition affecting approximately 11,000 people in the UK; acknowledges that whilst research means the median age of death for someone with cystic fibrosis has increased from 31 in 2016 to 38 in 2021, this is still tragically young; highlights that cystic fibrosis not only affects physical and mental health, but impacts people's finances too, with the additional costs of living with cystic fibrosis totalling over £6,500 a year; believes it is shocking that Cystic Fibrosis Trust has found that within the last 12 months one in five had missed a hospital appointment due to the associated costs of the condition; and calls on the Government to implement vital measures to support to those with cystic fibrosis whilst celebrating the vital work of the Trust and incredible progress made in cystic fibrosis research.

1292Durham Miners' Gala 2023

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 29

Mary Kelly Foy

Kim Johnson

Jon Trickett

Apsana Begum

Ian Lavery

Ian Mearns

That this House celebrates the Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as the Big Meeting, on Saturday 8 July 2023; believes that the Durham Miners’ Gala is the greatest celebration of working-class solidarity in the world; recognises the contribution mineworkers have made to the working-class movement throughout history; recognises the contribution of mineworkers in defeating fascism in WWII; recognises the contribution of the National Union of Mineworkers to the labour movement, the Labour Party and trade-unionism; recognises the cultural, historical and political ties between County Durham and the mining industry; recognises the role of women in the coalfield areas; welcomes the news that the 2023 gala will be dedicated to striking workers, many of whom risked their lives for the public good throughout the coronavirus pandemic; and encourages everyone to become a Marra.

1293Support for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 16

Dame Angela Eagle

Jonathan Edwards

Christina Rees

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

Rosie Duffield

That this House notes that the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) found that rape and crimes of sexual violence have been perpetrated on a staggering scale in the conflict in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and their allies in the Amhara militia and Fano, targeting Tigrayan women and girls with particular violence and brutality and Tigrayan forces, also committing rape and sexual violence; further notes that there has been repeated pressure to curtail the funding and mandate of the ICHREE; expresses its full support for the work of the ICHREE; and calls on the Government to mark the UN Day on 19 June 2023 for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict by ensuring that the ICHREE is provided with the support and funding to complete its investigations and that its findings are followed through in judicial action against perpetrators and their enablers, with restitution for survivors and victims of the violence.

1294Declaration on UN Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 21

Dame Angela Eagle

Jonathan Edwards

Christina Rees

Mary Kelly Foy

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the UN’s strong opposition to conflict-related sexual violence set out in resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888, 1960, 2106, 2331 and 2467 and its designation of 19 June 2023 as the Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict; welcomes the UK’s leadership role in the global campaign against such violence, including the November 2022 London ministerial conference at which 52 countries signed a protocol supporting accelerated action to prevent and prosecute such crimes and support survivors and victims; deplores that in conflicts in Ethiopia, Ukraine and elsewhere during the past year many thousands of women have suffered brutal conflict-related sexual violence and are still, like the hundreds of thousands more in the Rohingya, Uyghur, Yazidi and other communities, waiting for services and justice; and calls on the Government to press through the UN and its agencies for its excellent resolutions to be turned into reality, for international support and resources for tribunals and commissions investigating conflict-related sexual violence as war crimes, crimes against humanity or constitutive acts of genocide, for prompt prosecution of perpetrators, including those in the chain of command, for justice and support services for survivors, for the inclusion of women in peace negotiations and processes and for the burden of the campaign against sexual violence in conflict to be borne not by survivors and victims, but by perpetrators and those in positions of power.

1297162nd anniversary of St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Govan

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 9

Chris Stephens

Chris Law

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Martin Docherty-Hughes

Patrick Grady

That this House congratulates St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church on its 162nd anniversary as a parish; notes the occasion was marked by a mass celebrated on Saturday 10 June 2023, presided by Archbishop Nolan; and wishes all at St Anthony's every success in the future, in the years to come.

1301Recognition for railway cleaners

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 24

Apsana Begum

Ian Mearns

Ian Lavery

Grahame Morris

Kim Johnson

Rachael Maskell

That this House pays tribute to rail cleaners working for train companies Network Rail, Transport for London (TfL) and London Underground, who worked throughout the pandemic and since to keep our rail services clean and safe; notes that the vast majority of these cleaners are outsourced to sub-contractors, meaning that they have lower pay, no access to sick pay and pensions and are barred from the free and discounted travel facilities that are given to many other rail workers; believes it is wholly unfair that, while rail cleaners are not in receipt of rail travel concessions, train company directors do receive this benefit; welcomes the recent decision by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to give travel facilities to all outsourced cleaners working for TfL and London Underground, and that he is exploring the option to bring cleaning in-house; calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to mandate the Train Operating Companies and Network Rail to follow the London Mayor’s example and provide free travel for outsourced rail cleaners; and further calls on the London Mayor and the Secretary of State to insource these cleaners, to bring them into direct employment and to end the unjust treatment of these keyworkers.

1305Fire Safety Remediation in Blocks below 11 metres

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 15

Hilary Benn

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Richard Burgon

Jeremy Corbyn

Jonathan Edwards

That this House notes with concern that leaseholders living in blocks below the arbitrary height threshold of 11 metres are facing uncapped costs to fix cladding and other building safety defects, which may lead to repossessions and bankruptcy; believes that these leaseholders are no more to blame for the national building safety crisis than those in taller buildings and deserve the same protection; believes that defective buildings of any height may require remediation if they have life critical safety risks, as serious fire incidents in other low-rise buildings have shown since Grenfell; is aware that Grenfell-style ACM cladding is now prohibited on buildings of all heights but that there is no financial support to remove it from sub-11m buildings; is aware that mortgage lenders may require an EWS1 form for homes to be sellable in sub-11m buildings and insurers may require remediation work as a condition of insurance for such buildings; and calls on the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to hold the responsible parties to account for unsafe buildings of all heights, to extend the duty to pursue alternative cost recovery routes before passing costs to leaseholders to buildings of all heights, and to establish a building safety fund to approve and control essential safety work for sub-11 metre buildings in cases where developers have not taken on the responsibility of doing so.

1306Concrete Garden, Glasgow

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 5

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Chris Stephens

That this house congratulates the Concrete Garden, Glasgow on their latest grant from the Young Start fund to continue their outdoor play project for young people in Possilpark, Glasgow; notes that over the next three years, approximately seven hundred and fifty young people and sixty volunteers will be involved in the project; recognises the excellent work the Concrete Garden has already done with young people through this outdoor play project including free play to help children develop their imagination along with outdoor cookery, gardening, parkour, arts and crafts, woodwork, sports, den building, workshops and many more activities; commends their work to be inclusive of all young people, promote diversity and equality and respect for communal spaces; and praises the Concrete Garden for all its projects which also include growing food, cooking and sharing food.

1307Allied Vehicles, Glasgow North East

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 5

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Chris Stephens

That this House welcomes the news that Allied Vehicles in Glasgow North East are creating over 70 new jobs in the constituency and are increasing production of their wheelchair adaptable vehicles by over 7,500 per year; recognises the important work they do in converting a variety of vehicles to make them suitable for wheelchair users; praises the company for making inroads into the European market and for representing the area throughout the continent; congratulates the company for successfully overcoming significant global supply problems; affirms the vital role Allied Vehicles and other local businesses play in delivering employment to Glasgow North East and further afield; and respects the company’s commitment to giving back to the community through its charitable trust, Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, including doubling its donations to charities to £20,000 per month.

1308Parent Teacher Association Awards 2023

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 7

Ian Mearns

Grahame Morris

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jon Trickett

John McDonnell

That this House salutes the continued success of the National PTA Awards, launched by Parentkind, the network of Parent Teacher Association fundraisers; acknowledges these Awards are a celebration of the time, hard work and dedication that all PTAs and supporters volunteer to raise vital funds for the school community; recognises that Parentkind’s most recent Annual Return Survey of PTAs revealed that PTAs collectively raised an estimated £99 million overall for schools last year and an average of £7,814 for their schools in the last financial year; notes that this year’s awards were won by Friends of St Patrick’s at Aghacommon in County Armagh, Friends of Overchurch Infant School at Upton in Wirral, Clowne Infant and Nursery School PTA in Derbyshire, Alexandra Junior School PTFA at Sydenham in London, Greystones Primary School HAS in Sheffield, Friends of More House at Frensham in Surrey, Sacred Heart High School PTFA at Hammersmith in London, Chetham’s School of Music PTA in Manchester, Friends of Christ’s College in Guildford, Ilkley Grammar School PTA in West Yorkshire, Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form PTA in Worcester, Marshgate Primary School PSA in Richmond, Surrey and the Friends of Glyncollen Primary School PTA (FROGS) at Ynysforgan in Swansea; further notes that the overall UK PTA of the Year award-winner was Clowne Infant and Nursery School; and congratulates those aforementioned 2023 award-winners and pays tribute to the invaluable efforts of all PTAs across the UK.

1309Contribution of George MacDonald to Kirkcaldy

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

That this House recognises and celebrates the valued contribution of George MacDonald to Kirkcaldy’s local community and charities; appreciates his tireless commitment to providing help and support whether through fundraising for local charities, such as the Salvation Army, or through his longstanding dedication to Kirkcaldy and Central Fife Sports Council inspiring others to do their best; congratulates George on completing another 10-kilometre race at the Road Running Festival 2023; and notes his important contribution to the local covid pandemic response and his continued efforts to keep people connected by promoting a range of local events.

131010th anniversary of Aver Generics

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Dr Lisa Cameron

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of Aver Generics; remembers its foundation by the McDowall family, who were stalwarts in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years; notes the continued support of the McDowalls, as Gordon McDowall upholds his family’s legacy and vision as Managing Director; celebrates the way that Aver has become firmly rooted in East Kilbride, and its commitment to economic growth and meaningful employment opportunities within the local community; applauds Aver in its support for its staff, as reflected in its recent Scottish Real Living Wage accreditation; congratulates it on its recent expansion of operations through acquiring a retail pharmacy; commends Aver for its partnership with Calum’s Cabin, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to support them, alongside other charities, in their important work; and wishes Aver Generics the very best for the future.

1311Bothwell Futures

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £94,000 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; praises Bothwell Futures for their ambitious two-year project, which will bring a programme of activities to the Bothwell Community Hub; recognises that this work is crucial in bringing a sense of community belonging; and welcomes the positive impact this will have on economically and socially excluded groups in the area.

1312The Kilninie Club

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates The Kilninie Club on securing £3,380 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to deliver a series of circus skills workshops for the community and a performance during the Lanark Lanimers celebrations; and appreciates the impact this will have on the community by maintaining a sense of collective community in Lanark.

1313Carstairs and District Gala

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Carstairs and District Gala on securing £7,150 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; appreciates that the grant will be used to fund a range of equipment to support and enhance the delivery of the local gala day and week of events; and welcomes the positive impact that holding annual local gala days has on the community.

1314Carluke's Men's Shed

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Carluke’s Men’s Shed on securing £10,000 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to fund the refurbishment and improvements for the newly acquired base for the local men’s shed group; praises their project which will support members to increase social networks, reduce isolation, and learns and share skills and knowledge; and appreciates the positive impact that Carluke Men’s Shed has on the community.

1315Healthy Valleys

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Healthy Valleys on securing £47,291 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; appreciates that the funding will be used to work with partners and local community groups to deliver an outreach programme provide cost of living support to the community; understands that the project will provide support, information and advice; and welcomes the positive collective impact the project will have across Clydesdale, supporting approximately 500 people and involving 25 volunteers.

1316St Mary's Parent Council

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates St Mary’s Parent Council on securing £6,500 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to fund the fit out and landscaping of a container base for their school uniform bank project; appreciates the positive impact this will have for struggling families in the Hamilton area; and welcomes the additional support for those facing challenges from the cost of living crisis.

1317Larkhall Men's Shed

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Larkhall Men’s Shed on securing £9,900 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to establish a permanent premises and base for the newly independent Men’s Shed; appreciates the incredible work of the Men’s Sheds across the constituency; and wishes them every success for the future.

1318Bothwell and Uddingston Men's Shed

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Bothwell and Uddingston Men’s Shed on securing £5,600 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to fund the installation of solar panels and a water filtration system for the local Men’s Shed; commends Bothwell and Uddingston Men’s Shed for taking active steps towards being more environmentally conscious in their work; thanks them for setting an example for local community groups to follow in their footsteps; and praises the positive work of the Men’s Sheds across the constituency.

1319Blameless SCIO

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 4

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Blameless SCIO on securing £9,970 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to deliver a summer holiday programme at their Serenity Garden; praises their family based approach; and commends the important work that Blameless SCIO is doing in alcohol and drug prevention and education.

1320Uddingston Grammar School

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Uddingston Grammar School on securing £9,990 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to provide opportunities to take part in extracurricular sporting activities as well as a three day residential trip for pupils across Lanarkshire who are blind or visually impaired; and appreciates the positive impact that this will have for students in Lanarkshire both mentally and physically.

1321Local Climate Action Hubs

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Wendy Chamberlain

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates the Fife Communities Climate Action Network on being awarded £240,000 to start a Fife Climate Action Hub; notes the importance of community engagement and action in tackling the climate crisis; celebrates all initiatives to educate, spark conversation and bring about change in local communities; notes with deep concern the daily impact of the climate emergency; encourages sustainable funding in all communities for locally-targeted action; and further calls for systemic action to tackle and limit the climate crisis at its root.

1322Sentencing of Yana Pinchuk in Belarus

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 7

Tony Lloyd

Jim Shannon

Ben Lake

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

John McDonnell

That this House notes the sentencing of Yana Pinchuk to 12 years in prison in Belarus; considers the secretive and pre-determined process through which she was sentenced to have been reminiscent of the worst times of the former Soviet Union; highlights Russia’s complicity in this case, having extradited Yana to Belarus last year; recognises that Yana Pinchuk is a political prisoner following the politically-motivated charges which led to her sentence; notes that the Viasna human rights organisation considers there to now be around 1,500 political prisoners in Belarus; and calls on the Lukashenka regime to release all political prisoners in the country.

1323Royal National Lifeboat Institution rescue operations

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 12

Liz Saville Roberts

Ben Lake

Hywel Williams

Alison Thewliss

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

That this House commends the invaluable work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution following reports that the charitable organisation has saved the lives of 108 men, women and children in 2022 making the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats; further commends the crews mainly working in Dover and Kent for launching 290 rescue trips during this period; congratulates the RNLI on the utilisation of the pioneering inflatable sea staircase which enables lifeboat crew members to rescue swiftly large numbers of people at risk in the water and has potential applications in large scale water rescues across a wide range of scenarios; echoes the sentiments of RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie that these newly released figures clearly illustrate that the charity’s work in the Channel is genuinely lifesaving; notes that the RNLI has been saving lives at sea for nearly 200 years and has saved some 140,000 since its inception; and thanks the staff and volunteers at the RNLI for their continued good work in assisting those in need.

132550 Years of St Albert's Primary School, Glasgow

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 4

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Anne McLaughlin

That this House congratulates St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields, Glasgow on their 50th anniversary; recognises that the school has provided high quality education to thousands of pupils over the years; acknowledges the achievements of the school body in promoting inclusivity, equality and fairness, including through the production of a book of short stories, We Can Be Heroes, which promotes these values, and the subsequent production of a stage adaptation of the book at Tramway in Glasgow; commends the staff, students and parents of the school on their success; and wishes them all the best in all future endeavours.

1326Scottish Ballet and the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 4

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Anne McLaughlin

That this House applauds Scottish Ballet's success at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards; acknowledges that Scottish Ballet won a number of awards at this event, including the Stef Stefanou Award for Outstanding Company, Best Classical Choreography for their production of Coppélia, and Outstanding Female Classical Performance for Principal Constance Devernay-Laurence for her role as Swanhilda in Coppélia; commends the leadership at Scottish Ballet of CEO and Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, Executive Director Steven Roth, and Chair Jim Pettigrew; recognises the hard work of the entire Scottish Ballet team, congratulates them on their success; and wishes them all the best in all future endeavours.

1327Improved public transport to support cleaner air

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 18

Grahame Morris

Andy McDonald

Ian Mearns

Chris Stephens

Kim Johnson

Rachael Maskell

That this House welcomes initiatives such as Clean Air Day, which this year is on 15 June, and highlights the need to support improvements in air quality and public health; notes that poor air quality exists in the transport sector, arising from a failure to introduce affordable and attractive alternatives to private car use and a continuing reliance on diesel for rail and bus services; welcomes the RMT union’s campaign to improve air quality in the workplace environment, which will benefit the health of communities, passengers and workers, and encourages transport companies to work with the RMT to meet the union’s concerns; further notes that Network Rail has admitted that it is “almost impossible” to achieve its targets to electrify the railway and to reduce reliance diesel trains; believes that the fragmented and privatised nature of much of public transport, alongside cuts to funding, services, jobs and skills, mitigates against a proper and deliverable plan to reduce emissions; and calls on the Government to recognise the vital role of public transport in delivering clean air by investing to deliver a radically expanded and affordable public transport network.

1328Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 5

Owen Thompson

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House applauds the work of Impact also known as Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time; notes their work funded by Midlothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund; further notes the group’s efforts to promote positive and lasting lifestyle changes for parents and caregivers; commends the dedication of Lee Ryan and her colleagues; congratulates the Impact team on their recent success winning the Outstanding New Volunteer category at the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2023; and wishes Impact further success in the future.

1329Busby Girls AFC

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 5

Kirsten Oswald

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates all those from Busby Girls AFC who attended Hampden Park on Sunday 28 May for the historic Scottish Cup Final between Celtic FC Ladies and Rangers FC Ladies, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Scottish Football Association; notes the game was the first-ever Women’s Cup Final to be played at Hampden Park and that Busby Girls AFC sent an impressive group of over 100 players to watch the game, 11 of whom were selected to line up on the pitch prior to kick off; understands that Busby Girls AFC has grown rapidly to the point where they now have around 150 players after less than 12 months since being launched by Busby AFC; recognises Busby’s proud footballing history with Thomas Donohoe, originally from Riverside Terrace, Busby, who moved to Brazil and organised the first ever football match to be held in the country, being subsequently honored with a statue in Rio de Janiero and referred to as ‘the father of Brazilian football’; and applauds the significant and continued efforts going into continuing the tradition of football participation in Busby, including the exceptional efforts of the club to increase participation in girls football in East Renfrewshire.

1330Valerio's Fish and Chips

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 5

Angela Crawley

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Valerio’s Fish and Chips in Lanark on being voted Waterfront Fish and Chips of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises that Valerio’s has been serving quality fish and chips to the people of Lanark for over 90 years since the restaurant was established by Eugenio Valerio in 1932; praises the hard working and dedicated team of staff and manager Stacey; acknowledges that the secret recipe batter, which has been passed down through generations, has remained unchanged; and wishes everyone at Valerio’s all the best following their success.

1331Forever Young Club National Lottery Funding

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 2

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Forever Young Club on their recent award of £10,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant will be used to continue providing lunch clubs for elderly residents and will support their activities for four days per week; commends the variety of activities they provide in creating a supportive social environment for older people in the west of the city, including in Saughton Mains; and wishes the Forever Young Club and Carrickvale Community Centre great success in the future.

1332Christmas in Kirkliston group and National Lottery funding

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 2

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Christmas in Kirkliston group on their recent award of £4,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant will be used to refurbish 13 out of 38 lights displayed in Kirkliston during the festive season; welcomes the efforts of the group to create a welcoming and attractive atmosphere for local shoppers and visitors during the Christmas period; hopes that the necessary work can be carried out in time for the lights to be displayed later this year; and wishes Christmas in Kirkliston a successful season this winter.

1333Impact on bereaved families of the non-attendance of offenders at sentence hearings

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 21

Ian Byrne

Hywel Williams

Ben Lake

Liz Saville Roberts

John McDonnell

Mohammad Yasin

That this House notes with deep concern the terrible impact that the non-attendance by an offender at a sentence hearing has on bereaved families; further notes that this non-attendance can significantly affect the wellbeing of bereaved families and impact their process of recovery; places on record the courage and strength shown by Cheryl Korbel and the whole family who experienced this following the devastating loss of their beloved Olivia; pays tribute to the efforts of the bereaved families and campaigners who are fighting for a change to the law; calls on the Government for a change in law to ensure that no bereaved family, who have had to suffer loss and fight for justice for their loved one at the same time, must face this situation at a sentencing ever again; calls on the Secretary of State to meet, and consult fully, with bereaved families and put them at the heart of shaping this change in law; and further calls on the Secretary of State to present legislative options on the attendance of offenders at sentence hearings to the House before the end of the current Parliamentary session.