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Owen Thompson

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Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 3663open

Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2023

A Bill to pardon miners convicted of certain offences committed during the 1984–85 miners' strike.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 225open

Santa Claus

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2023

That this House notes that an annual statement is read out in the Dail to welcome Santa Claus into Irish air space; further notes that the Civil Aviation Authority does not make a similar gesture; recognises the importance of Santa Claus to children; and calls on the Government to acknowledge the contribution of the idea of Santa Claus to Christmas.

Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3602open

Nuclear Veterans (Compensation) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 December 2023

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for veterans who have experienced ill health as a result of exposure to radiation while on active service.

Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3601open

Veterans (Non-custodial Sentences) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 December 2023

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish annual data relating to veterans who are given non-custodial sentences; and for connected purposes.

Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3229open

Ministerial Code (Enforcement) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2022

A Bill to make provision about the enforcement of the Ministerial Code; and for connected purposes.

Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3230open

Ministerial Interests (Public Appointments) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2022

A Bill to require a Minister to make an oral statement to Parliament if a person is appointed to a paid post by them, in whom, or a company in which, that Minister has a personal, political or financial interest.

Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 3099open

Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 January 2022

A Bill to require a Minister to make an oral statement to Parliament if a contract is awarded under emergency statutory powers to a person in whom, or a company in which, a Minister has a personal, political or financial interest.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 772open

Joe Gilhooley LRPS

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2021

That this House congratulates photographer Joe Gilhooley on being awarded Distinction of the Licentiate of The Royal Photographic Society (LRPS) on 8 December 2021; notes that Joe is based in Loanhead, Midlothian and is self-taught in photo editing, restoring and manipulation, with interests including sports, wildlife and landscapes; further notes that Joe has been a regular photographer for Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic; congratulates Joe on his other past achievements including being awarded The Scots Magazine Photographer of the Year 2017 and 2019, as well as reaching the shortlist for the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021; and understands that the Distinction of the LRPS is an internationally recognised photography qualification, judged by the submission of 10 photographs to a panel.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 756open

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland award to Newtongrange Development Trust

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2021

That this House congratulates Newtongrange Development Trust on its award of £9,800 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; notes that the Trust will use this funding to develop an action plan for their organisation and run events; applauds the Trust’s aim of to building on the strong community spirit in Newtongrange to develop inclusive, dynamic and sustainable initiatives to enhance social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits for its growing community; recognises the sterling work done by the National Lottery Community Fund to distribute funding on behalf of National Lottery players who raise more than £30 million each week for good causes throughout the UK; welcomes the awarding of £588.2 million of funding last year alone; and encourages projects and organisations to apply for grants whether large or small.

Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 2823open

Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 January 2021

A Bill to require a Minister to make an oral statement to Parliament if a contract is awarded under emergency statutory powers to a person in whom, or a company in which, a Minister has a personal, political or financial interest.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1303open

Loanhead Children’s Gala Day 2020

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 30 December 2020

That this House thanks Santa for touring Loanhead during Loanhead Children’s Gala Day on 16 December 2020; further thanks the gala’s committee for organising that event; understands that that event allowed children to meet Santa in their street with safety and social distancing, bringing festive cheer and magic; further understands that that event allowed the gala committee to gather donations for future events; and thanks all those who donated during that event.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1294open

Magical Music of Christmas fundraising show

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 December 2020

That this House congratulates the Midlothian young people who took part in the online Magical Music of Christmas fundraising show organised by Little Voices Big Stars; understands that the Bonnyrigg-based group put the show together to help raise funds for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, and beat their £500 target within days; notes that the show featured kids as young as four and adult members of the group taking part in a fun concert from the comfort of their homes for all ages to enjoy; and commends all those who are finding new and innovative ways to fundraise for important causes during the pandemic.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1293open

GenOMICC consortium

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 December 2020

That this House commends Midlothian-based researchers for the role they have played in identifying potential covid-19 treatments as part of the the GenOMICC consortium; further commends all involved in the consortium; notes that this work has led to the discovery of five genes associated with the most severe form of covid-19 by studying the DNA of 2,700 patients in 208 intensive care units in the UK; understands that this work was carried out by researchers from the GenOMICC consortium, a global collaboration to study genetics in critical illness; further understands that the research compared the genetic information of covid-19 patients in ICU with samples provided by healthy volunteers from other studies, such as UK Biobank, Generation Scotland and 100,000 Genomes; and notes that, through institutions such as the Roslin Institute, Midlothian plays a key role in leading scientific research.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 20open

Rosslyn Chapel wins Heritage Tourism Scottish Thistle Award

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2019

That this House congratulates Rosslyn Chapel on their win in the Best Heritage Tourism Experience category at the recent Lothian and Borders Regional Final of the Scottish Thistle Awards, and their progress to the National Final; recognises that these awards organised by VisitScotland and supported by a panel of industry representatives celebrate innovation, excellence and success in the hospitality and tourism industry; praises everyone involved for their hard work and determination in showcasing the cultural importance and diverse history of Rosslyn Chapel through this award; and wishes them every success at the National Final and beyond.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 19open

Record breaking school sports awards for 20 Midlothian schools

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2019

That this House commends 20 Midlothian schools in receiving a prestigious award from sportscotland in recognition of their commitment to putting sport at the heart of the school ethos; notes that the Sport Scotland School Sport Award is presented for innovation and achievement in delivering school sport and physical activity, with 747 schools across Scotland now in possession of an award; further notes the importance of participation in sport and physical activity which has an immensely positive impact on young people, improving their health, confidence and motivation; praises the record number of gold ratings achieved in Midlothian as testament to the hard work of pupils, parents, volunteers, teachers, and staff across the county in putting sport at the heart of the curriculum; and congratulates everyone involved in this record-breaking year for the School Sport Award.