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Published – Thursday 8 May 2025

Early Day Motions tabled on Wednesday 7 May 2025

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

[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.

New EDMs

1212Fire fighters and the Cumbernauld Wild Fires

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Katrina Murray

This House recognises the courageous professionalism and dedication of fire fighters from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who have had to deal with two serious fires in recent weeks in the constituency of Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch; commends the fire fighters who were on scene and dealt with an unpredictable wildfire for two days in the Fannyside loch area, which is a natural rural environment on the outskirts of Cumbernauld; notes that their efforts brought the wildfire to a safe conclusion before it reached homes and businesses, that no injuries or fatalities were reported and that the fire could be seen for miles around with the night sky glowing orange with flames; further commends the fire fighters that dealt with another fire in an industrial unit in the Lenziemill area which resulted in explosions and six people being injured and who tackled the blaze as explosions and plumes of black smoke from the recycling centre filled the sky; recognises that fire fighters put their lives in jeopardy every day to keep our communities, people and places safe; appreciates their heroic efforts in dealing with the diverse causes of fire; and calls on the Government to ensure that information and professional advice on the prevention of fires in natural spaces, homes and businesses is understood by everyone, enabling us all to play our part in reducing fires.

1213Ancre Somme Association Scotland 10 year anniversary

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Euan Stainbank

That this House congratulates Ancre Somme Association Scotland on its 10th anniversary and commends its tireless voluntary work in supporting Scotland’s armed forces community; recognises the charity’s outstanding efforts in engaging with schools, cadet forces, veterans, clergy, local councils, elected representatives and the wider public to ensure continued awareness and education around the history and contributions of the armed forces, past, present and future; further congratulates the Association for their Finalist position at the Scottish Veteran’s Awards; congratulates the Association’s secretary, Tommy Davidson, on receiving the Veteran of the Year Bronze Award at the Scottish Veterans Awards; and thanks all those involved in the charity for their commitment to remembrance, education, and support for veterans across the country.

1214Access to NHS dentists

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Mr Lee Dillon

That this House notes with grave concern that only 30.7% of adults in West Berkshire have been seen by a dentist in the last two years, significantly below the national average of 40.3%; further notes with alarm the 7.8% decline in West Berkshire adults accessing dental services since 2015; recognises the vital role of NHS dentistry in preventative healthcare and reducing inappropriate pressure on hospital services; expresses deep concern that limited NHS dental provision in Newbury constituency, with only 17 NHS dental practices, is creating substantial barriers to access and resulting in unacceptable waiting times; and calls on the Government to implement an urgent and comprehensive NHS dental reform strategy and introducing measures to support dental practices in taking on more NHS patients.

1215Wemyss Ware Pottery 40th anniversary

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House congratulates Wemyss Ware Pottery on their 40th anniversary later this month; notes that Wemyss Ware is a highly collectable and sought-after pottery, with famous collectors including Elton John and King Charles; further notes that the pottery includes a range of hand painted pottery cats, pigs, other animals, decorative tableware, tiles and limited edition collections; celebrates that the pottery has been produced by Griselda Hill at her Pottery in Ceres since 1985; and acknowledges that the site is a four-star visitor attraction with a visitor centre where guests can see first-hand her talented team at work.

1216Tailend St Andrews Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House congratulates Tailend St Andrews on being shortlisted for the Best Fish and Chips in the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards for the Scotland region; celebrates that Deliveroo’s annual awards recognise the country’s best and most-loved independent restaurants; understands that Tailend St Andrews is popular with golfers, tourists, students and locals for its use of fresh seafood and local produce; and wishes them all the best for the awards.

1217Electoral reform

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Sarah Olney

That this House believes there is urgent need for electoral reform for elections in England; further believes that the local and mayoral elections which took place across England on 1 May 2025 are the latest result to highlight the inadequacy of the current system, showing a record breaking fragmentation of the vote; notes with concern that three in five English people did not vote for the candidate who won in their local, mayoral, and parliamentary elections, of the 1,282 contested wards in last week's elections, the average two-party vote share was just 36.8% which is the lowest on record; urges the Government to bring forward legislation to reform the electoral system via proportional representation for UK general elections as well as local elections in England; and calls on the Government to outline what plans they have to reform the electoral system to make it more representative of the British electorate and deliver fair votes.

1218Fife Carers Centre’s 30 year anniversary

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Wendy Chamberlain [R]

That this House celebrates Fife Carers Centre’s 30 year anniversary; recognises that the aim of Fife Carers Centre is to provide information and support to carers in Fife; acknowledges that the Centre was founded in June 1995 with one part-time worker with the purpose of developing recognition and support for carers within Fife; notes that the centre now have 25 staff and support around 2,500 new contacts from carers each year; and wishes Fife Carers Centre all the best for the future.

1219Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 2

Sojan Joseph

Dr Simon Opher

That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week is between 12 and 19 May 2025; notes that the theme for this year is community; believes that being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing; further believes that people thrive when they have strong connections with other people and supportive communities to remind them that they are not alone; notes with concern that while most online communities are accommodating places, 76 percent of secondary school teachers are extremely concerned about the influence of online misogyny on their schools; encourages those who do feel alone to seek out support; calls for increased support for community mental health services to ensure there is a shift in mental health care from hospitals to the local community; further recognises the important role that Mental Health Awareness Week plays in bringing attention to mental health; and pays tribute to all those working in this sector.

1220150th anniversary of Condorrat Parish Church

Tabled: 7/05/25 Signatories: 1

Katrina Murray

That this House recognises and congratulates Condorrat Parish Church on its 150th anniversary on 4 April 2025; notes that a commemorative service to celebrate this important anniversary involving the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Reverend Doctor Shaw Paterson, took place on Sunday 6 April 2025; further notes the Parish's roots from the old village in 1872 and that through the hard work of parishioners, who were the weavers, quarrymen and miners, the congregation raised the funds required of £3,535 in 1874 to commence the building of the Church and Manse; also notes that the church hall followed in 1891; notes that the Parish has always actively supported the village of Condorrat through the war years and in times of hardship as well as in times of peace; and further notes that Condorrat Parish Church has always been at the heart of the community of Condorrat.

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.

1121Restless legs syndrome

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 22

Helen Morgan

Vikki Slade

Adam Dance

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Wera Hobhouse

That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NICE guidelines do not reflect the increasing clinical evidence regarding the risks associated with dopamine agonists, including the growing incidence of impulse control disorders such as gambling addiction and hypersexuality; acknowledges the economic and personal toll of untreated or misdiagnosed RLS on individuals and the NHS; supports the call by the charity RLS UK for a revision of the NICE guidelines to ensure they reflect modern best practice and patient experience; calls for improved training for general practitioners to support early diagnosis and safer treatment options; and urges the Government to work with RLS UK and relevant stakeholders to update policy and clinical guidelines, ensuring better outcomes for those affected by this debilitating condition.

1136Travel-related restrictions and haemoglobin tests for blood donations

Tabled: 24/04/25 Signatories: 12

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Mary Glindon

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Zarah Sultana

Kim Johnson

Chris Hinchliff

That this House celebrates the opening of the new Brixton Blood Donation Centre, which has welcomed over 3,700 donors in its first three months of operation, including more than 1,000 first-time donors and 10 per cent identifying as Black; recognises this as a promising step towards improving the diversity of the donor pool; notes with concern that this progress remains insufficient in the face of rising demand for the Ro blood subtype commonly found in people of African descent, which is essential for treating sickle cell anaemia, the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK, with usage increasing by 15 per cent annually; is aware that only 2 per cent of regular blood donors currently have the Ro subtype; further notes that many willing donors, particularly of African and Caribbean heritage, are being turned away due to travel deferral rules due to the presence of diseases which can be tested for and iron testing protocols that are not precise and reject a number of Black women from donating for low iron levels when a further test could be done; acknowledges the importance of maintaining a safe blood supply, but stresses that outdated and overly restrictive guidelines are excluding healthy donors and putting patients’ lives at risk; and calls on the Government, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and NHS Blood and Transplant to urgently review travel-related deferral policies and haemoglobin thresholds in line with the latest scientific evidence and international practice, including the use of more accurate, population-sensitive testing methods.

1142Mass deportation of illegal migrants

Tabled: 24/04/25 Signatories: 9

Rupert Lowe

Jack Rankin

Jim Allister

Carla Lockhart

Alex Easton

Mr Peter Bedford

That this House expresses grave concern at the continued presence of over one million illegal migrants in the United Kingdom; notes that illegal entry into the country represents a clear breach of national law and undermines the integrity of the UK’s immigration system; further notes the considerable cost to the taxpayer in housing, processing and supporting individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK; recognises the growing public demand for decisive and consistent enforcement of immigration laws; and therefore urges the Government to implement a comprehensive national strategy to identify, detain, and deport all individuals found to be residing in the United Kingdom illegally, and to ensure that such policies are backed by the necessary legislative, diplomatic, logistical and financial resources to restore confidence in the rule of law and the security of our borders.

1151Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 29

Liz Jarvis

Vikki Slade

Jim Shannon

Steve Darling

Wera Hobhouse

Clive Jones

That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each person living with the condition; calls on the Government to ensure neurology is a priority of the NHS 10-Year Plan so that timely diagnosis and treatment can be accessible to all; acknowledges the need to empower employers to make work more inclusive and better support people with MS to stay in good-quality employment for longer; and highlights the importance of protecting PIP payments that provides vital support to help sufferers manage extra costs associated with living with the disease and accessing work.

1153Prevent strategy

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 30

Lisa Smart

Vikki Slade

Steve Darling

Tom Gordon

Zarah Sultana

Cameron Thomas

That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the Government to collect and publish data on Prevent’s operation disaggregated by ethnicity and faith.

1160Curry Rivel Active Travel Group's new cycle path

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 4

Sarah Dyke

Jim Shannon

Clive Jones

Gideon Amos

That this House welcomes the completion and opening of the first phase of a new active travel route between Curry Rivel and Langport, providing a safe, off-road alternative to the busy A378 for both pedestrians and cyclists; notes that this initial section was delivered through the sustained efforts of the Curry Rivel Active Travel Group in partnership with Curry Rivel Parish Council, local landowners, and neighbouring parishes; acknowledges funding support from Somerset Council and the Rural England Prosperity Fund, alongside valuable community contributions and volunteer efforts led by Tony Greenaway; recognises the significant public health and wellbeing, environmental and road safety benefits for rural residents, particularly school children and those without access to cars; further notes the plight of many rural communities who continue to lack safe walking and cycling routes and would greatly benefit from similar infrastructure; highlights the potential for easy to access routes to boost the local economy, supporting rural businesses; welcomes the role of this new path in a wider network planned across the Somerset Levels and Moors; and calls on the Government to prioritise investment in rural active travel infrastructure, adopting a nationwide active travel strategy.

1168Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 27

Helen Maguire

Calum Miller

Sarah Dyke

Adam Dance

Jess Brown-Fuller

Wera Hobhouse

That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the strengthening of ties between the UK and Canada, including on defence and trade; further supports Prime Minister Carney's willingness to stand up for Canadian interests in the face of annexation and economic threats from US President Donald Trump; and urges the Government to adopt this same approach in its dealings with President Trump, including calling on the President to end his damaging global trade war and to recommit to support for Ukraine.

1169Challenges in the hair and beauty sector

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 12

Liz Jarvis

Sarah Dyke

Adam Dance

Jess Brown-Fuller

Jim Shannon

Mr Will Forster

That this House is concerned by the challenges facing the hair and beauty industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the sector and structural issues within the VAT system, challenges to the employer model, and the lingering impact of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the year-round demand for these services and the value they bring to high streets; notes the British Hair Consortium report which estimates a loss of £2.4 billion in VAT receipts since 2009; recognises the fast growth of the self-employed model within the sector that is projected to rise to 76% by 2030 and is largely devoid of the employment rights that come with being an employee; expresses concern at the decline of apprenticeships in the sector and the resulting loss in lifetime productivity benefits; calls on the Government to monitor disguised employment and ensure HMRC takes appropriate action to ensure businesses operate on a level playing field; and commends the efforts of hair and beauty businesses across Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford, including Elite Hair Salon and Jemma George Hair Artistry.

1170Accountability in London Luton Airport expansion

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 4

Victoria Collins

Sarah Dyke

Charlotte Cane

Daisy Cooper

That this House deeply regrets the decision to approve the expansion of London Luton Airport despite overwhelming concerns from local communities and environmental experts; notes that this expansion will lead to worsening air quality, increased noise pollution, and a near doubling of carbon emissions, further undermining the UK’s climate commitments; recognises the establishment of an independent body and the Green Controlled Growth framework as key mechanisms to mitigate these harms, but stresses that they must be more than symbolic; calls on the Government to ensure that the independent body has genuine enforcement powers, publishes regular, publicly accessible reports on environmental and public health impacts, and holds the airport operator accountable for any failure to meet its commitments; urges Ministers to confirm clear consequences for breaches of climate targets, noise reduction promises, and air quality standards, including financial penalties and operational restrictions if necessary; and believes that local residents must not be forced to bear the costs of broken promises, weak oversight, or corporate negligence.

1171Arbroath Football Club

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 5

Stephen Gethins

Dave Doogan

Jim Shannon

Graham Leadbitter

Chris Law

That this House recognises Arbroath Football Club's achievement in winning Scottish League 1 and being promoted to the Scottish Championship; commends the performance of the players and the contribution of managers David Gold and Colin Hamilton and their team; and notes the hard work of the Arbroath FC Community Trust in using football as a means of connecting with the wider community in Arbroath.

1178Pavement parking

Tabled: 30/04/25 Signatories: 7

Carla Denyer

Siân Berry

Ellie Chowns

Jim Shannon

Rachael Maskell

Vikki Slade

That this House notes that communities across the UK are negatively impacted by inconsiderate pavement parking and its knock-on effects on pavement use by wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams, and other pedestrians; further notes this is a major concern for the charity Guide Dogs who have been calling for a change in the law to tackle unsafe and antisocial pavement parking for decades as it is consistently highlighted as one of the key challenges people with sight loss face; also notes that with the exception of Scotland and London, the procedure for prohibiting this antisocial and discriminatory behaviour at specific locations is cumbersome and often relies on going through a laborious, costly and long-winded Traffic Regulation Order process; notes that a summary of responses to the Government consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change concluded on 22 November 2020 is yet to materialise; notes local authorities need urgent clarity about how to deal with the issue on an ongoing basis; and calls on the Government to publish the outstanding summary of responses to the consultation with recommendations, a roadmap, and the necessary funding for local authorities to introduce legislation to tackle inconsiderate pavement parking across England, similar to that which is currently being implemented in Scotland and which has been in place in London since 1974.

1180Transparency of data-based and data-driven policing systems

Tabled: 30/04/25 Signatories: 11

Clive Lewis

Siân Berry

Ayoub Khan

David Davis

Jeremy Corbyn

Kim Johnson

That this House recognises there is a significant lack of transparency around the use of geographic and individual data-based and data-driven policing systems, that people do not know about the use of them in their community, or whether they have individually been targeted, that people do not know how, or are unable to, seek information about the data held on them by police forces and other authorities in the criminal legal system and that there should be a statutory obligation on police forces and other related authorities across England and Wales to register and publish details about all the predictive, profiling and risk prediction systems they are developing or using on a publicly available register and that notification should be given to all those who have been processed through these system and to those given risk scores.

1181Trans+ History Week

Tabled: 30/04/25 Signatories: 36

Kate Osborne

Charlotte Nichols

Nadia Whittome

Emily Thornberry

Catherine Fookes

Emily Darlington

That this House welcomes the second annual Trans+ History Week; notes the week held from 5 to 11 May 2025 will celebrate the millenia-old history and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people; highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Trans+ communities that includes high rates in hate crimes and threats to their rights; encourages efforts to protect Trans+ rights as well as ensuring Trans+ histories are included in education public life; and further welcomes Trans+ History Week efforts to ensure that all Trans+ people can thrive in a future of dignity respect and equality.

1184Climate and Nature Bill

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 40

Clive Lewis

Dr Roz Savage

Alex Sobel

Olivia Blake

Nadia Whittome

Dr Simon Opher

That this House declared an environment and climate change emergency on 1 May 2019, recognising the urgent need for action; notes that the Second Reading debate of the Climate and Nature Bill was adjourned, but not concluded, on 24 January 2025; further notes that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was disappointed that the Bill did not progress; acknowledges the Government’s recognition of the climate and nature crisis as our greatest, long-term, global challenge, but that climate and nature policies remain siloed; welcomes the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero’s commitment to collaborate with the Bill’s proponents to advance its objectives, including via legislation, alongside the Government’s acceleration of four related workstreams, and an annual climate and nature statement; reaffirms the Government’s obligations to limit global warming to 1.5°C under the Paris Agreement, and to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 under the Global Biodiversity Framework; also welcomes Ministers’ statements that legally-binding climate goals and nature goals provide certainty, spur investment, address market failures and deliver policy outcomes; notes with concern the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ recognition that Britain is among the world’s most nature-depleted countries, and the Prime Minister’s warning that exceeding 1.5°C will expose thousands of people in the UK to flood risk, economic instability, and national security threats; and therefore urges the Government to allocate parliamentary time for further debate on the Climate and Nature Bill to address these critical challenges.

1185Lewes FC Women's Sussex Challenge Cup win

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 5

James MacCleary

Helen Maguire

Jim Shannon

Dr Roz Savage

Adam Dance

That this House congratulates Lewes FC Women on winning the Sussex Challenge Cup final against Brighton Academy on 29 April 2025; notes their victory came through penalty heroics after a closely fought match; recognises their achievement in preparing for this final just one day after a 7-0 league victory; and commends the team, manager Nat Lawrence, and their dedicated supporters for this outstanding achievement.

1186Blockade of aid to Gaza

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 56

Calum Miller

Wendy Chamberlain

Helen Maguire

Munira Wilson

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Anna Sabine

That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, and staff to provide medical attention to those most in need; acknowledges that the vast majority of international and Palestinian aid organisations working in Gaza have had to suspend or scale back services since the recommencement of hostilities on 18 March 2025; and urges the Government to use all levers at its disposal to put pressure on the Israeli Government to immediately reopen aid routes into Gaza to allow essential goods and supplies to reach those suffering and alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

118847th anniversary of the murder of Altab Ali

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 13

Apsana Begum

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Imran Hussain

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Richard Burgon

Steve Witherden

That this House marks the anniversary of the racially motivated murder of the 25-year-old textile factory worker, Altab Ali, on 4th May 1978; notes that in the 1970s far right activity and racism was prevalent in East London and that Asian and Black people were frequently attacked; recognises that Altab Ali’s murder sparked protests and anti-racist campaigning leading to the historic Battle for Brick Lane and the birth of groups like the Anti-Nazi League and Rock against Racism; plays tribute in particular to the Bangladeshi community and allies in East London’s resistance to far-right extremism and institutional racism; expresses concern at the current increase in far right activity and rising levels of racism, Islamophobia and antisemitism; and stands in solidarity with our diverse communities in opposition to the far right and those who try to divide society with fear, bigotry and intolerance.

1191Safe sleep standards in early years settings

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 7

Tom Morrison

Helen Maguire

Liz Jarvis

Jim Shannon

Adam Dance

Clive Jones

That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning for change to prevent further tragedies; acknowledges the vital support and expertise of the Lullaby Trust in championing safer sleep guidance; notes with serious concern the failings in nursery safety standards and oversight that led to Gigi’s death, including dangerous sleep practices and a lack of proper monitoring; also notes with concern that there have been 5,795 allegations of children being harmed in nursery settings in the last five years; believes urgent reform is needed to ensure consistent, enforceable safer sleep standards across early years settings; calls on the Government and Ofsted to conduct a full review of current guidance and practice; and further calls for mandatory safer sleep training for all early years staff and inspectors, compulsory installation of CCTV in all nurseries and early years settings, routine review of CCTV footage during inspections, regular genuinely unannounced Ofsted visits where concerns have been raised, and clear, statutory guidance on safe sleep practices and products for babies under two.

1192Clwb Ffilm Dyffryn Nantlle and the Into Film Awards 2025

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 5

Liz Saville Roberts

Llinos Medi

Ben Lake

Ann Davies

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the young members of Clwb Ffilm Dyffryn Nantlle, based in Penygroes, on being nominated for Best Film in the 5 to 11 age category at the Into Film Awards 2025 for their short film Ynyr yr Ysbryd (Ynyr the Ghost); applauds the group’s exceptional creativity, which is clearly demonstrated through their engaging script, compelling characters, skilled performances, and the high standard of cinematography, sound, editing, and production design; commends their effective and proud use of the Welsh language, showcasing it on a UK-wide platform and contributing to its cultural visibility; acknowledges the support of local educators and community mentors who help foster creative opportunities for young people in Dwyfor Meirionydd; and extends its best wishes to Clwb Ffilm Dyffryn Nantlle for the awards ceremony, which will take place at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on 24 June 2025.

1193Harry Ferguson Museum of Innovation (No. 2)

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 4

Jim Allister

Jim Shannon

Robin Swann

Alex Easton

That this House supports the founding of a Harry Ferguson Museum of Innovation to commemorate the centenary of the modern tractor and to honour the enduring legacy of Harry Ferguson; notes that, in 1925, Harry Ferguson filed his Ferguson Master Patent in Belfast, an innovation that transformed global agriculture and contributed significantly to the fight against hunger and poverty; and believes that, as Northern Ireland’s most celebrated inventor, his life and work deserve a permanent and inspiring home.

1194Falkirk FC Scottish Championship winners

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 3

Euan Stainbank

Brian Leishman

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises Falkirk Football Club's incredible achievement in winning the Scottish Championship in the 2024-25 season; notes that this victory constitutes back-to-back league titles after the club won Scottish League One without losing a league game; and commends the players, staff and board for this exceptional achievement and their contribution towards the community of Falkirk.

1195Better Jobs, Better Services campaign

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 15

Kim Johnson

John McDonnell

Rachael Maskell

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Apsana Begum

Grahame Morris

That this House notes that the Government has committed to oversee the biggest wave of insourcing for a generation; welcomes the RMT’s new Better Jobs, Better Services campaign, calling for an end to outsourcing of essential rail services such as cleaning, station staffing, catering, security, infrastructure and engineering across the rail and metro networks; further notes that RMT research shows outsourcing has cost the taxpayer and farepayer £400 million annually in profits leaking out of the rail industry, the equivalent of a 3.8 per cent fare cut, while insourcing and integrating these services with the rest of the network would provide better quality, safety and value for money; also notes concerns that outsourcing is driven by employers engaging workers on inferior terms and conditions, such as poor sick pay and pensions, and that outsourcing could be embedding systemic racism on parts of the rail network where workers are disproportionally from a BME background; is encouraged that cleaning, station, catering, infrastructure and engineering services are already provided in-house, or there are discussions to do so, on many parts of the parts of the network; and therefore calls on the Government and devolved transport authorities to extend the policy of building an integrated and publicly-owned railway network to also become a vehicle to end rail outsourcing, delivering better jobs and services.

1196World Asthma Day 2025

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 3

Jim Shannon

Rachael Maskell

Robin Swann

That this House notes World Asthma Day 2025 on 6 May, and it’s theme, Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All; understands that 7.2 million people in the UK are living with asthma and that it is the most common long-term childhood health condition; regrets that, despite four people dying daily from asthma, of which the majority are preventable according to data from Asthma + Lung UK, 70% of people with asthma are not receiving all three basic elements of asthma care, including an annual review, inhaler technique check and written action plan; supports efforts to extend better care to all those living with asthma, and the implementation of new asthma guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, British Thoracic Society and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network; and recognises the work of charities such as Asthma + Lung UK to improve asthma prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care across the country.

1198Household Support Fund (No. 2)

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 4

Mr Lee Dillon

Helen Maguire

Jim Shannon

Clive Jones

That this House notes with deep concern that applications for the Household Support Fund in Newbury have increased by nearly 1,000 to 2,715 applications between April 2024 and March 2025 compared to the previous year; while welcoming the Government's allocation of over £1 million to West Berkshire Council's Household Support Fund, expresses serious concern that this funding is insufficient given the stark increase in demand; recognises the vital role of this fund in supporting vulnerable pensioners struggling with the cost of living crisis; further notes with concern that the increase in applications may be attributed to the withdrawal of winter fuel payments for pensioners; and calls on the Government to review and increase the level of support available through both the Household Support Fund and winter fuel payments to ensure adequate protection for vulnerable residents during this continuing cost of living crisis.

1199Legal protection of the nurse job title

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 15

Dawn Butler

Paulette Hamilton

Tulip Siddiq

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Barry Gardiner

Juliet Campbell

That this House notes with concern that the job title of nurse is not currently a legally protected term, despite the high levels of public trust placed in the profession; further notes that, while the title of registered nurse is protected, the widespread and unregulated use of the term nurse by individuals without appropriate qualifications and registration on parts one and two of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register poses a serious risk to patient safety and undermines the integrity of the profession; recognises the findings of a Nursing Standard freedom of information request that revealed over 8,000 individuals across 93% of NHS trusts are using the title of nurse without being registered; is alarmed that individuals struck off the NMC register, including those with criminal convictions, can continue to use the title without legal consequence; acknowledges that the term nurse is protected in many other countries as a means of safeguarding the public; supports the Protect Nurse campaign backed by professional bodies, patient safety organisations, unions and the Royal College of Nursing; believes exemptions should apply for the use of the designations such as veterinary nurse and dental nurse; and calls on the Government to support the Nurse (Use of Title) Bill in the name of the hon. Member for Brent East to include nurse as a protected professional title, thereby ensuring that only those registered on part one and two of the NMC register may legally use the term.

1200Centenary of the death of William Ferguson Massey

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Mr Gregory Campbell

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the exceptional achievements of William Ferguson Massey, born in Limavady, County Londonderry in 1856 and who passed away on 10 May 1925; recognises his significant contribution as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925; acknowledges his role in founding the NZ Reform Party and his leadership during a pivotal period in New Zealand’s history including the First World War; further notes his unwavering belief in the bond between New Zealand and the United Kingdom; and expresses the hope that the centenary of his passing can further mark the deep cultural, historical, and diplomatic ties between our nations, strengthened by figures such as the man widely known as Farmer Bill Massey.

1201John Barclay

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Patricia Ferguson

Jim Shannon

That this House commends the volunteering work of John Barclay across the Drumchapel area of Glasgow West; notes that John is one of the longest-serving and founding volunteers of the Kingsridge Cleddans Housing Association, which aims to provide high quality housing for those living in the Drumchapel community; recognises that John has been a member of the Management Committee of the Association since it was founded over thirty years ago, acting as Chair and now as Vice Chair, and that during this time he has helped oversee the development of 292 properties across four key projects; congratulates John on his other volunteering work, including setting up and running the Drumchapel photography group, bringing together members of the community to enjoy the outdoors, and establishing the Kingsridge Cleddans Economic Development Group, aimed at increasing economic activity within Drumchapel through work such as setting up shop units and promoting new businesses; and wishes John continued success in his ongoing volunteering activities within the Drumchapel community.

1202Sewage discharge

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 13

Mr Lee Dillon

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Adam Dance

Helen Maguire

Tom Gordon

Gideon Amos

That this House notes with grave concern the 450,000 sewage discharges from storm overflows recorded in England during 2024; further notes with alarm the 512 sewage discharges into waterbodies in Newbury from just eight storm overflows, lasting 8,981 hours in total; expresses particular concern about these discharges affecting Newbury's internationally significant chalk streams, which require special environmental protection; condemns the Government's continued failure to take decisive action to stop water companies from dumping raw sewage into our rivers, lakes and seas; and calls on the Government to introduce mandatory monitoring of all sewage outlets, legally binding targets to reduce sewage discharges, and proper enforcement of existing regulations.

1203Glasgow Open Justice Centre

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Martin Rhodes

Jim Shannon

That this House commends the Glasgow Open Justice Centre at the University of Glasgow School of Law for winning the Best Contribution by a Law School at the 2025 Law Works and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards; acknowledges the Centre's mission to empower communities and individuals to use the law to access justice and achieve social and economic inclusion; notes the significant expansion of their pro bono outreach since 2023, with 140 students engaged in 14 different projects, including a programme of Community Legal Education for homeless service users in partnership with the Marie Trust charity; and congratulates the students and staff involved for their dedication and contributions to pro bono activities.

1204Emma Ritch Law Clinic

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Martin Rhodes

Jim Shannon

That this House commends the Emma Ritch Law Clinic at the University of Glasgow School of Law for being highly commended by the judges in the Best New Pro Bono Activity category at the 2025 Law Works and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards; recognises the Clinic's pioneering work as the first of its kind in the UK, providing independent legal advice and representation in sexual violence cases, supporting more than 30 individual clients and advocacy workers in relation to often complex issues of criminal evidence and procedure; notes that students overwhelmingly report the value of their experiential learning through the pro bono activities; and congratulates the students and staff involved for their dedication and contributions to pro bono activities.

1205Publication of the Police Ombudsman’s Report on the Kingsmill Massacre

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 4

Gavin Robinson

Carla Lockhart

Sammy Wilson

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the publication of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland’s report into the Kingsmill massacre of 5 January 1976, in which ten Protestant workmen were brutally murdered by the IRA; acknowledges the courage and enduring dignity of the sole survivor, Mr Alan Black, whose testimony and persistence have been instrumental in the pursuit of justice; expresses deep concern at the findings of the report which highlight the inadequate police investigation that followed the atrocity; further recognises the Ombudsman’s conclusions regarding systemic failings and lost investigative opportunities; regrets the prolonged decade delay in the publication of the report, in part due to the withholding of vital information by the Irish Government; and calls on all relevant authorities, both in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, to cooperate fully and transparently in any ongoing or future efforts to secure accountability and justice for the victims and their families.

1206Upholding biological sex-based protections in single-sex spaces

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 8

Rupert Lowe

Mr Peter Bedford

Simon Hoare

Jim Shannon

Sir John Whittingdale

Sir Gavin Williamson

That this House notes the recent UK Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that the terms man, woman, and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex; recognises the significance of this clarification in ensuring the integrity of single-sex spaces and services, including but not limited to changing rooms, hospital wards, prisons, refuges, toilets, and sports; acknowledges the importance of these protections in safeguarding the dignity, privacy, and safety of women and girls; affirms that while the rights of transgender individuals must be respected, such rights should not come at the expense of compromising the rights of biological women; calls upon the Government to provide clear guidance to public bodies and service providers on the implementation of this ruling to ensure that policies reflect the legal definitions as clarified by the Supreme Court; and urges all relevant stakeholders to uphold and enforce the maintenance of single-sex spaces based on biological sex to protect the rights and well-being of women and girls across the United Kingdom.

1207The Malletsheugh and the Innovative Menu of the Year Award

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Blair McDougall

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates The Malletsheugh restaurant in Newton Mearns on winning the Innovative Menu of the Year award at the 2025 Scottish Curry Awards; notes that this is second accolade that the restaurant has achieved at the Scottish Curry Awards after achieving New Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 awards; commends the restaurant on such achievements, as the restaurant was only opened in the summer of 2023; celebrates the Birk family for the clear passion and dedication they have in running the Malletsheugh; and wishes the restaurant continued success.

1208The Cartvale and The White Cart pubs and the National Pub and Bar Awards 2025

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Blair McDougall

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates The Cartvale and The White Cart pubs in East Renfrewshire on their shortlisting for the National Pub and Bar Awards 2025; notes the significance of this achievement with two Busby pubs selected out of all the pubs across the entirety of the United Kingdom eligible for consideration; celebrates the high quality of hospitality both pubs provide and the clear dedication of their staff; and offers both pubs best wishes for the final.

1209Torquay United Football Club

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 4

Steve Darling

Helen Maguire

Jim Shannon

Clive Jones

That this House applauds Torquay United Football Club for its outstanding performance during the National League South 2024/25 season, securing a place in the play-offs and demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination; commends their achievements throughout the season, which stand as a testament to their skill, commitment, and passion for the game; further commends The Bryn Consortium, including co-chairmen Mark Bowes-Cavanagh and Michael Westcott, for their exceptional dedication and investment in transforming the club’s fortunes, ensuring a strong and promising future for Torquay United and its devoted supporters; and recognises the vital role of football in fostering local pride, unity, and community engagement in Torbay and beyond, celebrating the impact of sport in bringing people together and inspiring future generations.

121090th anniversary of Edgarstown Accordion Band

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Carla Lockhart

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Edgarstown Accordion Band on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; recognises the band’s outstanding contribution to Northern Ireland’s rich musical heritage over the past nine decades; notes with pride that Edgarstown is the oldest marching accordion band still on the road in Northern Ireland; commends the dedication, musicianship and community spirit of all members past and present; further notes the success of the 90th anniversary concert held at St Columba’s Parish Church Hall, and the wonderful performances from Ballylesson Old Boys’ Flute Band, Corcrain Flute Band, Milltown Accordion Band, Pride of the Birches Accordion Band and others; acknowledges the important role that marching bands play in preserving culture, fostering community pride, and bringing people together; and wishes Edgarstown Accordion Band continued success for many years to come.

121165th anniversary of Girlguiding Waringstown

Tabled: 6/05/25 Signatories: 2

Carla Lockhart

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Girlguiding Waringstown on celebrating its 65th anniversary; recognises the exceptional service and commitment of its leaders, volunteers and members past and present; acknowledges the important role that Girlguiding Waringstown has played in inspiring generations of girls and young women to develop leadership skills, confidence, resilience and a sense of community responsibility; notes the organisation’s long-standing contribution to the social fabric of Waringstown and the surrounding areas; commends Girlguiding’s broader mission to empower young women across the United Kingdom; and wishes Girlguiding Waringstown every success as it continues to grow, nurture talent and foster community spirit for many more years to come.