Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 885open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates 17-year-old Shetland strongwoman Lauri Siegel on winning a silver medal at the Static Monsters World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona; recognises her outstanding achievement in finishing second in the junior female category; celebrates her remarkable progress after taking up strongwoman training in January following a serious arm break which kept her from sport for nine months; commends her achievement in representing Shetland on the world stage at just 17 years old; further recognises the dedication of Lauri, her family, coaches, sponsors and the wider Shetland community who supported her journey and fundraising; understands that her performance in Phoenix secured her an invitation to compete at the 2027 Static Monsters World Championships in Benoni, South Africa; and wishes Lauri every success in her future strongwoman career.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 889open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates Shetland hospitality business owner Celia Smith on being shortlisted as a finalist in the category individual of the year for the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards; recognises the hard work and dedication that has gone into building her business and providing a high-quality experience for locals and visitors to Shetland; celebrates the contribution of local hospitality businesses to Shetland’s tourism economy and wider community; further recognises the nomination of various Shetland businesses across the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards; and further congratulates all of the Shetland businesses and individuals nominated and wishes them every success at the awards.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 888open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates Shetland musician Catriona Macdonald on receiving a doctorate from Newcastle University; recognises the distinctiveness of her research into the historical role and experiences of women in Shetland’s traditional fiddle and folk music between 1774 and 1950; notes that her work brought together historical archive research, feminist historiography and creative practice to recover the stories of women whose contributions had previously received limited attention; celebrates Catriona’s contribution to preserving and promoting Shetland’s rich musical heritage; and wishes her every success in her role as Director of Creativity and Impact at Shetland Arts.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 886open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates eight-year-old Lenny Mackay of Tingwall, Shetland, for raising an incredible £1,800 for Muscular Dystrophy UK in support of his friend Phoebe Polson; notes that Lenny cycled 16 miles from his home in Tingwall to the Burra Bridge and back to raise money for the charity; recognises that Lenny was inspired to take on the challenge after seeing the impact that Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) has had on Phoebe, who was diagnosed with the rare condition aged five; further notes that Lenny originally set himself a fundraising target of £150 but went on to raise more than ten times this; commends Lenny for completing the challenging cycle despite blustery conditions and for being joined by school friends during the final part of his journey; further recognises the generosity of everyone who supported his remarkable fundraising efforts; acknowledges that the money raised will contribute towards research into FSHD as well as supporting Phoebe’s future welfare needs through the Muscular Dystrophy UK Phenomenal Phoebe fund; praises Lenny for his kindness, determination and commitment to helping his friend and others living with similar conditions; and wishes young Lenny and Phoebe all the very best in the future.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 930open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House celebrates the birth of the first baby on North Ronaldsay in more than 30 years; congratulates the family on the arrival of their new addition; recognises the importance of this joyful occasion for the island’s close-knit community; and wishes the family and the newest young resident of North Ronaldsay every happiness for the future.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 931open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates the winners of the Orkney Nature Festival Photography Competition 2026; recognises the exceptional quality of the photographs celebrating Orkney’s natural environment and wildlife; commends all those who took part in this year’s competition; and celebrates the talent and creativity of photographers across Orkney.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 932open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House welcomes new research showing that Orkney and Shetland have the smallest gender gap in sports participation in Scotland; recognises the strong participation of girls and young women across the Northern Isles; celebrates the contribution of local sports clubs, schools, coaches and volunteers in providing opportunities for young people; and commends Orkney and Shetland’s continued efforts to encourage women and girls to take part in sport and physical activity.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 933open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates Donna Cuthbertson on being shortlisted for the BBC Scotland Make A Difference Awards; recognises her work through Orkney Dance and Fitness to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and support people across Orkney; commends her commitment to making exercise accessible to people of all ages and abilities; and wishes Donna every success at the awards.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 883open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House celebrates Shetland Wool Week 2026, taking place between 27 September and 3 October attracting international crowds en masse; recognises that Shetland Wool Week began seventeen years ago to celebrate Britain’s most northerly native sheep, Shetland’s textile industry and its rural farming communities; understands that during Wool Week various events will take place throughout Shetland including hands-on workshops and classes, talks, exhibitions, tours and social events; congratulates designer Helen Robertson for being selected as Wool Week Patron; appreciates that Helen’s nomination as Patron recognises her skill, creativity and commitment to sharing Shetland’s knitting traditions, with her work blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches; notes that Helen exclusively designed the official 2026 Shetland Wool Week knitting pattern, the Birsie Beanny hat, with its patterns reflecting Helen’s work and inspirations including Shetland lace traditions; believes that the popularity of Shetland Wool Week reflects the vibrancy and creativity of Shetland’s textile sector; and further congratulates the organisers on their hard work and wishes everyone involved a pleasant Wool Week.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 884open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2026
That this House congratulates Jonathan Dorrat from Lerwick and Jessie Clubb from Brae on being selected as two out of the three BBC Scotland journalist apprentices for 2026; recognises their achievement in securing roles with BBC Radio Scotland, with Jonathan based in Inverness and Jessie in Lerwick; celebrates the opportunities this provides for two talented young Shetlanders to begin careers in journalism and broadcasting; and wishes them every success in their future careers.
Question· Substantive oral questionUIN 901457asked
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 September 2026
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of protections for the holders of defined benefit pensions.
Amendment· AddClauseOrScheduleNC8open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 September 2026
Amendment· AddClauseOrScheduleNC31open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 September 2026
Amendment· AddClauseOrScheduleNC88negatived
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 September 2026
Amendment· EditBillBody3negatived
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 June 2026
Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 3951open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 March 2025
A Bill to make provision about the Groceries Code Adjudicator; to require coordination between the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator; to make provision about public procurement in respect of British food products; to make provision about the labelling of food products; and for connected purposes.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3684open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 February 2024
A Bill to prohibit any increase in the minimum income requirement for family visas; and for connected purposes.
Question· Substantive oral questionUIN 900857asked
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2023
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Royal Navy in protecting merchant shipping routes in conflict zones.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3576open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 December 2023
A Bill to make provision about the powers and duties of the Groceries Code Adjudicator; and for connected purposes.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3400open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 January 2023
A Bill to make provision for the appointment by Parliament of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner if the post is vacant for three months or more; and for connected purposes.
Question· Substantive oral questionUIN 902993withdrawn
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 December 2022
What steps he is taking to provide support to island communities.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 721open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2022
That this House commends the efforts of Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) engineers and partners, emergency services and communities during power outages caused by severe weather disruption in Shetland; understands that 5,289 properties lost power on 13 December 2022 due to snowstorms and ice bringing down power lines; further understands that all homes that had lost power were reconnected the afternoon of 18 December 2022, meaning some homes had been without power for six days; pays tribute to the hard work of all SSEN staff, and crews from other contracted companies, many of whom had travelled up to Shetland from the Scottish mainland to assist with the power restoration; notes that weather conditions remained extremely difficult, with workers out in low temperatures and high winds; further commends the response of emergency services in assisting people affected by the severe weather, local resilience partnership organisations and Shetland Islands Council which provided advice and welfare support to those affected; commends NorthLink Ferries for their assistance in transporting vital equipment and crew to Shetland; praises the community response, in particular the provision of shelter, warm spaces and hot food to people whose homes had lost power; further notes that despite all properties being restored to power ongoing work remains on the network to restore normal operation; and expresses gratitude to all continuing to work to restore normal operation to Shetland’s power network.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3106open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2022
A Bill to require Ministers of the Crown to disclose that they have been issued with a fixed penalty notice; and for connected purposes.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3013open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 June 2021
A Bill to set targets for the reduction of plastic pollution; to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy and annual reports on plastic pollution reduction; to establish an advisory committee on plastic pollution; and for connected purposes.
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