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Published – Tuesday 1 July 2025

Early Day Motions tabled on Monday 30 June 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

1565Shortlist for Highland Book Prize 2024

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Mr Angus MacDonald

That this House congratulates the authors shortlisted for the 2024 Highland Book Prize, Genevieve Carver, Ali Smith, Jen Stout, and Dr Joni Buchanan, and recognises the prize as a significant celebration of literary excellence connected to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; commends the Highland Book Prize for showcasing the diversity and vitality of authors who were born in or live in the Highlands, as well as books whose content illuminates the culture, landscape, and heritage of the region; applauds Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre, along with the Highland Society of London and the National Library of Scotland, for their ongoing partnership in supporting and promoting literature rooted in place, identity and history; notes that the shortlist reflects the strength of literary voices working across genres and themes, and the continuing contribution of Highland-based and Highland-inspired writers to the national and international cultural conversation; and encourages efforts to ensure that the literary life of the Highlands and Islands continues to be nurtured, recognised and widely read.

1566Stampede by the Sea

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Edward Morello

That this House congratulates all those involved in the hugely successful Stampede by the Sea public art trail across West Dorset, which raised over £180,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare through the auction of more than 50 painted elephant statues; celebrates the creativity of the artists and the generosity of bidders, including the anonymous donor of £25,000 for the elephant Sanctuary; gives particular thanks to West Dorset Leisure Holidays for their generous purchase and donation of Ropey to Bridport Town Council; recognises the council’s plans to tour Ropey around the area to raise further awareness and funds for hospice care; notes the trail’s success in bringing together the communities of Bridport, Lyme Regis, and West Bay; and commends Weldmar Hospicecare for their vital services despite financial pressures and funding reductions.

1567Malmesbury FC Girls and Women’s Teams and Rhianon Stidever

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Dr Roz Savage

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of Rhianon Stidever to grassroots football in Wiltshire through her inspirational work with Malmesbury Youth FC Girls and Malmesbury Victoria Women’s FC; applauds her tireless commitment as a player, coach, manager and mentor, and her role in expanding opportunities for women and girls in football from a small group of 15 players to over 100 girls and 40 women across all age groups; congratulates her on being named Wiltshire FA Grassroots Awards Winner 2025, a well-deserved recognition of her leadership, dedication and the positive impact she has made in her local community; further recognises the inclusive ethos she promotes, which prioritises learning, development and community over competition; celebrates the role of Malmesbury Youth FC and Malmesbury Victoria FC in enabling this progress; and commends all involved in advancing opportunities for girls and women in sport.

156820th anniversary of Forth Valley Community First Responders

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Euan Stainbank

That this House congratulates the Forth Valley Community First Responders (CFRs) on 20 years of lifesaving service; recognises the dedication of the group’s volunteers, who responded to 554 emergency call-outs and gave over 2,200 on-call hours in 2024 alone; pays tribute to founder Rod Moore and long-serving members like Craig Hannah; and commends the vital role CFRs play in supporting patients before ambulance crews arrive.

156920 years of the Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Tom Morrison

That this House congratulates the Friends of Brooklyn Crescent Park for their 20 year anniversary; celebrates the team of dedicated volunteers who have transformed this once neglected space into a thriving and vibrant community park; and notes the publication of their new book chronicling the rich history of Brooklyn Crescent Park in Cheadle Village from its origins as Brick Kiln Field in 1844 to the beautiful and welcoming community space it is today.

1570NatWest Bank and LGBT+ policies

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Mr Gregory Campbell

That this House notes that NatWest Bank includes a statement on its website saying We aim to continue to deliver a better LGBT+ colleague and customer experience; further notes that a customer who objected to the numerous pro LGBT+ materials displayed at one of its branches to bank online if he didn't like the material on display; expresses its concern that that branch declined to host material promoting a Christian charity that offers help and guidance to people of all backgrounds who are in financial difficulties; and is concerned that the Bank is more focused on hosting events and promoting movements that appear to be designed to appeal to political activists than helping everybody experiencing financial problems, irrespective of their politics or gender.

1571Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Jim Shannon

That this House commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916; notes that the first day of the Somme was the deadliest day in British military history, with 19,240 men killed; highlights that the Battle of the Somme was one of the most costly battles of the First World War, lasting nearly five months with hundreds of thousands injured; underlines the ongoing work of charities like the Royal British Legion, who go above and beyond to raise funds to support ex servicemen and women across the United Kingdom; thanks our soldiers for their sacrifice; and asks the Government to continue to ensure that the legacy of this occasion will never be forgotten.

1572Sarcoma Awareness Month 2025

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Jim Shannon

That this House marks Sarcoma Awareness Month 2025, celebrated in July, which raises awareness about Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in soft bones and tissues; notes the theme of this year's awareness is early diagnosis and educating the public on the most common of symptoms and the life of people dealing with the impacts it can have; highlights that approximately 5,300 people are diagnosed with Sarcoma in the UK each year, making up 2% of all cancers diagnosed in the UK each year; underlines that Sarcoma is often referred to as the loneliest cancer because it has over 100 different subtypes and people with it often never meet someone with the same subtype; thanks Sarcoma UK and other charities for their work in ensuring support is available for people diagnosed with sarcoma; and encourages the Government to ensure that it delivers high-quality care for people with sarcoma in the future.

1573Durham Miners' Gala 2025

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 12

Mary Kelly Foy

John McDonnell

Andy McDonald

Brian Leishman

Jeremy Corbyn

Kim Johnson

That this House celebrates the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala, to be held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, organised by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA); recognises the Gala, known as The Big Meeting, as the world’s greatest celebration of trade-unionism, working-class culture, and international solidarity; notes its historical significance since 1871; recognises the contribution of mineworkers in defeating fascism in World War II, acknowledges the DMA’s commitment to preserving the legacy of Durham’s mining communities and promoting social justice; celebrates the continued growth of the Gala which saw over 200,000 people drawn to Durham’s historic streets in recent years; recognises the contribution of the National Union of Mineworkers to the labour movement, Labour Party and trade-unionism; welcomes the traditional Miners’ Service at Durham Cathedral; calls on Honourable Members to support this enduring symbol of unity by attending or endorsing the Gala’s values of fairness, equality, and solidarity; and encourages everyone to become a Marra.

1574Methanol poisoning, UK traveller risk, awareness and education in schools

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Tom Morrison

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Turkey and within Europe; further notes the 2023 findings of coroner Alison Mutch following the death of a British citizen in Bali, highlighting low public awareness, inadequate Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office guidance and the lack of a Government campaign; regrets that UK travel advice requires users to navigate multiple sections and uses insufficiently strong language and contrasts this with the Australian Government’s proactive approach to warning its citizens; recognises that methanol poisoning symptoms are often mistaken for ordinary alcohol intoxication, delaying life-saving treatment; is concerned that travel industry guidance, including that from ABTA, remains minimal; believes stronger public health messaging is urgently required, including clearer online advice, outreach through universities and GPs, and warning materials akin to cigarette packaging campaigns; supports the use of student ambassadors, visual media and real-life case studies to raise awareness; calls on the Government and travel industry to adopt a more robust and visible approach to informing travellers about the dangers of methanol poisoning and staying safe; and further believes that education on this should begin earlier, and supports the inclusion of methanol poisoning awareness within the PSHE curriculum in secondary schools, supported by centrally developed teaching materials and audio-visual resources, to ensure young people are better equipped before travelling.

1575Glaucoma Awareness Week

Tabled: 30/06/25 Signatories: 1

Shockat Adam

That this House acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide; notes that glaucoma often presents with no early symptoms and can go undiagnosed until significant vision loss has occurred; welcomes Glaucoma Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of regular eye screenings and early detection; recognises the vital role of healthcare professionals in educating the public about glaucoma risk factors, including age, family history, ethnicity, and certain medical conditions; calls on the Government to support initiatives aimed at improving access to eye health services, funding for glaucoma research, and public education campaigns; and urges the promotion of Glaucoma Week activities to encourage individuals to have regular eye examinations to prevent avoidable blindness.

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.

1459John Gillespie

Tabled: 16/06/25 Signatories: 7

Richard Baker

Jim Shannon

Katrina Murray

Dr Scott Arthur

Brian Leishman

Kate Osborne

That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of the late John Gillespie of Leslie who, in his role as leader for Unite Fife and chairman for Unite Scotland, was a tireless campaigner for social justice and a much-admired and respected figure for countless workers and organisations throughout the Kingdom and beyond; acknowledges John’s contribution to worker's rights in Fife and across Scotland through his leadership of local and national trade union campaigns and through his role as skilled negotiator; and expresses condolences to John's family and all those who had the privilege to work and campaign alongside him.

1473Three Dads Walking

Tabled: 16/06/25 Signatories: 26

Llinos Medi

Dr Neil Hudson

Jim Shannon

Ellie Chowns

Christine Jardine

Rachael Maskell

That this House applauds the outstanding efforts of the Three Dads Walking as they embark on an eight-day walking challenge to raise money for services dedicated to the prevention of young suicide; notes that on the eve of Father’s Day, Andy Airey from Cumbria, Mike Palmer from Ynys Môn, and Tim Owen from Norfolk began a 130-mile trek along the Ynys Môn Coastal Path; commends the three for walking in memory of their daughters Sophie Airey, Beth Palmer, and Emily Owen; further notes that the three are aiming to raise £30,000 for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide, a charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people; highlights that the charity has warned of cuts to its HOPELINE247 service, which provides a vital helpline for children and young people in crisis; is deeply concerned that suicide is the biggest killer of those under 35 in the UK with around 200 teenagers take their own lives ever year; and praises Andy, Mike and Tim for advocating for suicide prevention measures and raising awareness over this important issue.

1474Peter Krykant

Tabled: 16/06/25 Signatories: 10

Grahame Morris

Jim Shannon

Euan Stainbank

Kim Johnson

Charlotte Nichols

John McDonnell

That this House is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Peter Krykant, a courageous campaigner for harm reduction and drug policy reform; sends sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and colleagues; recognises that his pioneering, unofficial, drug consumption van paved the way for the establishment of Britain’s first official Safer Drug Consumption Facility at The Thistle in Glasgow; pays tribute to his tireless work in challenging stigma and saving lives; and urges the Government to promote his caring and compassionate approach to drug policy and dedication to reducing drug-related deaths.

1475Peter Krykant (No. 2)

Tabled: 16/06/25 Signatories: 10

Euan Stainbank

Wendy Chamberlain

Jim Shannon

Dr Scott Arthur

Torcuil Crichton

Richard Baker

That this House expresses its sadness at the passing of Peter Krykant and its condolences to Peter’s family and friends; celebrates Peter’s pioneering work on drug reform and tireless campaigning on behalf of some of the most vulnerable in society; and notes that Peter’s leadership through his mobile unit has prevented overdoes, the spread of blood-borne viruses and saved lives.

1511David Maxwell Fyfe

Tabled: 19/06/25 Signatories: 7

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

Sarah Dyke

Martin Wrigley

Ellie Chowns

Mr Angus MacDonald

That this House commends the work of David Maxwell Fyfe, a prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials and notes his important role in drafting the European Convention on Human Rights; understands David’s childhood and early education took place in Edinburgh; applauds the work of Songs of the People, a project by English Cabaret including members of a new generation of David's family, which educates people on the evolution of modern human rights; notes their production, Dreams of Peace and Freedom, which commemorates David's journey from Nuremberg to Strasbourg through his own words, archive film, original music and live performance; recognises this year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials; celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR); acknowledges the ECHR’s crucial role in empowering individuals to uphold their rights; further understands it laid the foundation for drafting relevant laws in the United Kingdom; and believes this was especially true of the Human Rights Act 1998, which embedded this protection into domestic law and strengthened the rights of people across the UK.

1520Residential estate management companies

Tabled: 19/06/25 Signatories: 18

Mr Lee Dillon

Dr Danny Chambers

David Chadwick

Helen Maguire

Mr Will Forster

Jim Shannon

That this House notes with concern the rising service costs that many freeholders are currently facing from residential estate management companies; recognises that many people are experiencing significant financial strain due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, which is exacerbated by forecasted service charges, some of which may exceed £12,000 for the next year; further notes with concern that despite these excessively high service charges, maintenance of land and communal areas remains extremely poor, with reports of grass not being cut for months and roads left riddled with potholes; urges management companies to improve their communication with residents to ensure that concerns are properly addressed in a timely manner; and calls on the Government to introduce regulations requiring residential estate management companies to ensure that service charges are fair and affordable, and to guarantee that residents receive an appropriate level of service for the fees they pay.

1522Press ownership by foreign states

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 38

Max Wilkinson

Dr Roz Savage

Wera Hobhouse

Mr Will Forster

Helen Maguire

Liz Jarvis

That this House recognises that a free press is the cornerstone of our democracy; understands that holding power to account relies on journalistic independence and editorial freedom; notes with concern that foreign state ownership of national newspapers risks allowing foreign states to undermine the independence and integrity of British journalism; further recognises that the Government’s proposed 15% non-cumulative threshold opens the door to foreign state influence in our press; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to remove the right of foreign states to own any part of the British news media ecosystem immediately.

1523Protected title for anaesthetists

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 12

Michelle Welsh

Robin Swann

Ellie Chowns

Jim Shannon

Dr Simon Opher

Siân Berry

That this House notes that the job title anaesthetist is not currently legally protected for use by doctors; further notes that two thirds of patients staying in hospital have contact with anaesthetists; believes that protecting the title would increase patient confidence in who they were being treated by; acknowledges that the term anaesthesiologist is used for the profession in other countries and may be adopted in the UK in the future; and calls on the Government to use forthcoming legislation around medical regulation to protect both terms.

1525Cancer Prevention Action Week on alcohol and cancer

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 9

Cat Smith

Ellie Chowns

Jim Shannon

Mary Kelly Foy

Iqbal Mohamed

Jon Trickett

That this House commemorates Cancer Prevention Action Week on alcohol and cancer organised by World Cancer Research Fund and supported by 25 organisations working to reduce alcohol harm and cancer incidence and improve public health; acknowledges that alcohol is a Group One carcinogen and a well-established modifiable risk factor for seven cancer types, including two of the most common in the UK, breast and bowel; highlights that these risks are present even at low levels of consumption; notes with concern that a poll commissioned by the World Cancer Research Fund found that only 7% of the British public were aware that alcohol is linked to cancer when asked unprompted; acknowledges that Government policy on alcohol does not reflect that it is responsible for around 17,000 cancer diagnoses annually; recognises that the covid-19 pandemic led to an increase in high risk drinking behaviours which could result in 18,785 extra cancer cases by 2035; urges the Government to introduce a comprehensive national alcohol strategy for England, without delay, which includes mandatory health warnings, marketing restrictions and minimum unit pricing; stresses that the strategy must align with a focus on alcohol as a risk factor in the National Cancer Plan for England; recognises the importance of working with devolved administrations to tackle alcohol-attributable cancers; and affirms that, in taking bold action, the Government will make significant strides in its health mission to shift from sickness to prevention, and achieve its ambitions to reduce NHS waiting times, address health inequalities and grow the economy.

1527Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 21

Pippa Heylings

Dr Roz Savage

Mr Will Forster

Helen Maguire

Sarah Dyke

Tom Gordon

That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose limited 18-month visa leaves her uncertain whether she will be permitted to remain in the UK to complete her secondary education and sit GCSE exams; further notes that this situation is widespread, with many families due to apply for extensions under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, which also only provides a further 18 months of leave; highlights the stress and instability caused by this uncertainty, particularly for those seeking to access GCSEs, A-levels, university places and student finance, and for adults attempting to retrain or gain professional accreditation; draws attention to the Government’s statutory obligation under section 17 of the Children Act 1989 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and calls on the Government to urgently review the implications of short-term leave for displaced Ukrainian families and to provide guarantees that children will be able to remain in the UK to complete their education and sit public exams, clear guidance on eligibility for student finance and access to higher education and a more flexible and longer-term visa extension process that allows families to plan, integrate and contribute without fear of disruption.

1529Gurkha pensions

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 20

David Chadwick

Dr Roz Savage

Wera Hobhouse

Mr Will Forster

Helen Maguire

Sarah Dyke

That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veterans who retired before 1 July 1997 remain trapped on inferior pensions under the outdated Gurkha Pension Scheme, leaving many in poverty here in the UK, including in communities such as Brecon where Gurkha veterans and their families have made an enduring contribution; condemns this longstanding injustice, which denies these veterans the full recognition and support they deserve; rejects the Government’s current transfer offer as wholly inadequate and financially punitive; believes that all Gurkhas, regardless of date of retirement, should be granted full access to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme on an equal, year-for-year basis; further believes that this ongoing discrimination against Gurkha veterans is a dereliction of the UK's moral duty under the Armed Forces Covenant; and calls on the Government to act without further delay to end this injustice and ensure that every Gurkha veteran receives the full and equal pension they have earned through their loyal service to the United Kingdom.

1530Role of relationship education in preventing violence against women and girls

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 31

Helen Maguire

Dr Roz Savage

Wera Hobhouse

Claire Young

Mr Will Forster

Martin Wrigley

That this House recognises the critical role of comprehensive, age-appropriate relationship education in preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG); notes with concern that many young people are growing up in environments where harmful and misogynistic messages are prevalent both online and offline; acknowledges that without early, preventative education focusing on respect, consent, boundaries, and recognising coercive behaviour, efforts to combat VAWG address symptoms rather than root causes; highlights that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, with those aged 16–19 being most at risk; further notes that despite increasing political attention, sexual assault rates among women have risen in recent years; believes that embedding relationship education in schools is vital to challenge harmful norms and promote healthy relationships; and calls on the Government to incentivise schools to extend Relationships, Sex and Health Education lessons to include 16-18 year-olds and invest in training for school staff to better understand the online spaces that young people navigate today.

1531Local authority funding

Tabled: 20/06/25 Signatories: 26

Vikki Slade

Tom Morrison

Calum Miller

Dr Roz Savage

Wera Hobhouse

Claire Young

That this House is deeply concerned by the crisis in local government funding and the findings of the Thirty-First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024–25 on Local Government Financial Sustainability, published on 18 June 2025, and the estimate that local authority deficits will reach between £2.9bn and £3.9bn per year by 2027–28; regrets that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government cannot guarantee local government funding increases will result in improved outcomes for residents; understands that a reduction in local authority funding directly impacts the provision of social care, SEND and vital local public services; is shocked that neither the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government nor HM Treasury undertook an assessment ahead of increases to national insurance contributions on the impact to local authority budgets; notes that the crisis in local government funding was exacerbated by the previous Government which ultimately failed to fix the social care crisis; recognises the burdens on local government budgets are compounded by the Government’s plans for local government re-organisation; and calls on the Government to publish a proper plan to end the crises in social care and SEND provision which are pushing councils to the brink of collapse and ensure local authorities have the resources they require to provide the vital local public services communities deserve and desperately need.

1533International Women in Engineering Day

Tabled: 23/06/25 Signatories: 19

Sarah Dyke

Mr Lee Dillon

Helen Maguire

Jim Shannon

Wera Hobhouse

Martin Wrigley

That this House celebrates International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), held annually on 23 June, to raise the profile of women in engineering and inspire more young women and girls to consider careers in the sector; recognises that INWED, brought to life by the Women’s Engineering Society, celebrates its 12th anniversary in 2025 under the theme TogetherWeEngineer, promoting inclusion and diversity across the engineering industry; acknowledges with concern that women remain significantly underrepresented in engineering, with women making up only 16.5% of the workforce in 2022 falling to 15.7% in 2024, with many women aged 35 to 44 leaving the profession; believes that INWED plays a vital role in increasing the visibility of women engineers and closing the skills gap through celebrating the achievements of women; and calls on the Government to support policies and educational practices that promote gender equality, whilst showcasing role models to increase the participation of women in engineering and wider STEM careers.

1538Summer solstice at Glastonbury Tor

Tabled: 23/06/25 Signatories: 11

Sarah Dyke

Jim Shannon

Anna Sabine

Wera Hobhouse

Dr Roz Savage

Ian Roome

That this House acknowledges the annual observance of the Summer Solstice at Glastonbury Tor, a tradition embraced by the local community as a time for reflection, renewal and connection to the natural world; notes that the Tor, rising 518 feet above the Somerset Levels and topped by the remains of the 15th century St Michael’s Church, provides panoramic views of both the sunrise and sunset on the longest day of the year; recognises the Tor’s significance as a place of spiritual, cultural and historical importance, particularly within Pagan traditions, where it is seen as an important landscape connected to seasonal cycles, mystical energies, and ancient rites; celebrates the harmonisation of the past, the present and hope for the future through this millennia old festival; and further recognises that the Summer Solstice is a time for peace and harmony, a period when many cultures and individuals reflect on their connection to nature, celebrate life and renewal, and focus on fostering positive relationships with others and the planet.

1539Baby loss kits

Tabled: 23/06/25 Signatories: 10

Jo White

Jim Shannon

Shockat Adam

Michelle Welsh

Jon Trickett

Ellie Chowns

That this House notes that over 500 miscarriages occur daily in the UK and that many women have to resort to using makeshift materials to collect baby loss remains; further notes the recommendations of the 2023 Pregnancy Loss Review that the NHS should develop and deliver a Compassionate Clinical Care Kit including a receptacle and a container in which to collect and store the baby’s remains; applauds Laura Corcoran and the Dignity Care Network for developing the Miscarriage Collection Cradle and Storage Container for safe and respectful collection and storage of baby loss remains; and urges the Government to implement the recommendations of the 2023 Pregnancy Loss Review including providing a baby loss kit via the NHS when a miscarriage is expected or likely to take place in a home or clinical setting.

1542Prison education insourcing

Tabled: 23/06/25 Signatories: 27

Kim Johnson

Liz Saville Roberts

Ian Byrne

Charlotte Nichols

Brian Leishman

Ian Lavery

That this House notes the worrying state of prison education, with 82 percent of prison and young offender institutions judged by Ofsted as requiring improvement or inadequate for overall effectiveness of education, skills and work provision; further notes that contracts for the new Prison Education Service (PES) have recently been awarded, with groups of prisons assigned to one of three providers, all of which previously delivered education under the Prison Education Framework; notes that prison educators are paid less in England than their counterparts in other further education workplaces, with the Education Select Committee warning in 2022 that poor pay, lack of career development, unsafe working environments and no time or respect to do a quality job has left the recruitment and retention of qualified and experienced prison educators at crisis point; believes rehabilitation should be at the heart of incarceration, and education should be at the heart of rehabilitation, but outsourcing has for years diverted vital resources away from the development, design and delivery of truly meaningful prison education and has overseen the de-professionalisation of education into a commodity, failing prisoners, staff and wider society alike; and calls on the Government to explore all legal options for terminating the PES contracting process immediately and instead insourcing all such provision under an effectively resourced, publicly owned national prison education system that supports educators to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum to prisoners, with a national contract for prison education staff and parity of esteem with further education.

1543Recognition of Paul McVey's service to martial arts and charity

Tabled: 23/06/25 Signatories: 5

Lillian Jones

Jim Shannon

Elaine Stewart

Irene Campbell

Kirsteen Sullivan

That this House congratulates Paul McVey, a former veteran and firefighter, 8th Dan Chief Instructor of the Zen-Bu Do International Martial Arts Academies, and martial arts instructor based in Kilmarnock, on receiving his second International Hall of Fame Award; notes that he has been nominated for nine international awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the martial arts community both in the UK and abroad; recognises his 53 years of dedicated service to martial arts; and commends his remarkable efforts in raising nearly £750,000 for various charitable causes, including cancer charities and military charities such as Combat Stress and Help for Heroes.

1544Biology and pregnancy

Tabled: 24/06/25 Signatories: 6

Rupert Lowe

Sir Desmond Swayne

Jim Shannon

Andrew Rosindell

Jim Allister

Sammy Wilson

That this House reaffirms the undeniable scientific fact that only women can become pregnant.

1550Contribution of technical colleges

Tabled: 24/06/25 Signatories: 14

Alex Brewer

Mr Angus MacDonald

Wera Hobhouse

Claire Young

Sarah Dyke

Sarah Gibson

That this House recognises the immense contribution technical colleges make to the economy, the lives of young people and society more widely; notes that the range of courses and qualifications offered by these colleges enables their students to gain invaluable skills that will set them up for success in the future; further recognises these colleges for their role in improving job prospects and giving confidence to those concluding their education and about to start their career; commends the work of technical colleges serving Hampshire residents, including both Basingstoke and Farnborough Colleges of Technology, whose students have gone on to serve and support local businesses with their acquired skills and qualifications; and congratulates the Hospitality and Catering Students at the Basingstoke College of Technology for their incredible performance at the recent 2025 British Culinary Championships, with all participants achieving a silver medal or higher, including Best in Class.

1556Waiting times for child and adolescent mental health services in Wiltshire

Tabled: 25/06/25 Signatories: 4

Sarah Gibson

Jim Shannon

Brian Mathew

Adam Dance

That this House expresses concern that, according to data provided in response to Written Parliamentary Question 59837, 2,565 children and young people in Wiltshire were not seen within four weeks of being referred to NHS mental health services during the 2024-25 period; notes that of the 6,755 referrals for under-18s, only 2,900 were seen within the recommended 28-day timeframe, while 1,290 referrals ended without contact; further notes the importance of early intervention in mental health to prevent escalation and harm; recognises the strain placed on families and NHS services when timely support is unavailable; believes that children and young people deserve prompt and effective access to mental health care; and supports measures to improve provision, including increased investment in services, regular mental health check-ups for young people, community-based mental health hubs, and the placement of qualified mental health professionals in every school.

1557Burial of stillborn babies in unmarked graves

Tabled: 25/06/25 Signatories: 13

Sarah Gibson

Ellie Chowns

Wera Hobhouse

Siân Berry

Adrian Ramsay

Tom Morrison

That this House expresses its deep concern at the revelation that an estimated 89,000 stillborn babies were buried in unmarked communal graves in the United Kingdom up until the late 1980s; regrets that in many cases, bereaved parents were neither informed of their child’s burial location nor given the opportunity to participate in or consent to arrangements; acknowledges the distress this has caused to families who were often denied the chance to grieve or commemorate their loss; commends the individuals and organisations who have worked to raise awareness of this issue and support those affected; believes that this historic practice represents a failure to treat stillbirth with the dignity and compassion it deserves; and calls on the Government to ensure that all available burial records are preserved and made accessible, to promote national recognition of the impact on bereaved families, to make it easier for families and communities to mark and memorialise the sites of historic mass graves, and to work with relevant organisations to support remembrance and healing.

156090th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Tabled: 25/06/25 Signatories: 4

Chris Law

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Peter Lamb

That this House congratulates His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama ahead of his 90th birthday on 6 July 2025; recognises this will mark the start of the Year of Compassion, celebrating the inspiring role that the Dalai Lama has played in the Tibetan people’s peaceful struggle for an end to the Tibet-China conflict; further recognises this will be a joyous occasion for Tibetan communities around the world, as they commemorate the Dalai Lama’s life, legacy, and profound spiritual and political leadership; notes the Dalai Lama has been recognised by a number of bodies and organisations for his role in Tibetan life, not least his award of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989; wishes all in the Tibetan community both in the UK and abroad well ahead of the celebration events later this year; further notes the upcoming conference of religious heads and representatives of Tibetan Buddhist traditions, in which the Dalai Lama is expected to offer guidance on the matter of his reincarnation; and believes it is for the people of Tibet and for those in the Tibetan diaspora to decide upon the future reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.

1561Naloxone

Tabled: 25/06/25 Signatories: 11

Adam Dance

Ellie Chowns

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Helen Maguire

Mr Will Forster

That this House recognises the importance of naloxone as a lifesaving medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose; expresses alarm at the broad rise of deaths involving opioids in recent years; acknowledges that an addiction to drugs is not a lifestyle choice, nor a moral flaw, but a chronic life-threatening health condition; notes that naloxone, administered as a nasal spray or injection, instantly and temporarily blocks the effects of the opioid taken, which gives enough time to call emergency services and for them to arrive, making it lifesaving; celebrates that naloxone can be legally administered by anyone in the UK in an emergency situation and recent progress in expanding access to naloxone; accepts that more needs to be done to urgently increase access to naloxone, train more first responders, and increase public awareness of naloxone; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that naloxone is made available at key public locations, a national naloxone programme is introduced, and a national public awareness campaign is commissioned.

1563Checks on movement of used agricultural and forestry machinery from GB to NI

Tabled: 26/06/25 Signatories: 4

Carla Lockhart

Jim Allister

Jim Shannon

Mr Gregory Campbell

That this House expresses deep concern at the implementation, from 23 June 2025, of EU regulations requiring used agricultural and forestry machinery moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to comply with burdensome plant health requirements, including mandatory cleaning, pre-notification via the CHED-PP system, and the provision of either a Northern Ireland Plant Health Label (NIPHL) or a Phytosanitary Certificate; condemns the enforcement of these rules by UK authorities despite recent UK-EU agreements on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures; notes the damaging impact on Northern Ireland’s agri-food, machinery, and contracting sectors; further notes that this approach undermines the integrity of the UK internal market and places disproportionate and unnecessary burdens on local traders; and calls on the Government to urgently challenge this imposition, halt its enforcement, and defend the economic and constitutional interests of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom.

1564Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk MBE

Tabled: 26/06/25 Signatories: 3

Christine Jardine

Adam Dance

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates South Queensferry resident Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk on her award of an MBE in the 2024 Birthday Honours; recognises her work for the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) as Chair of its Edinburgh branch; notes her Ukrainian heritage inspired her to join the group as her father settled in Edinburgh after the Second World War; further notes she became Chair of the group in March 2022 shortly after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, having left her job at the Royal Botanic Garden to dedicate herself to the AUGB; commends her efforts in raising more than £5.5 million in aid for Ukrainian refugees since 2022, and in setting up a regular programme of activities for refugees in Edinburgh; further commends her focus on ensuring Ukrainian children can continue speaking their mother tongue; and wishes her and her family an enjoyable day at her investiture ceremony this month, and further success for the AUGB.