40 ingested motions from United Kingdom introduced in 2016. Year filters use the introduced date shown on each card. Walk years back as far as this source still publishes.
That this House congratulates Claudio Ranieri and Leicester City Football Club on winning the BBC Sports Personality Coach and Team of the Year Awards for their Premier League victory during the 2015-16 season; commends Claudio Ranieri for his outstanding role in leading his team to victory; and sends Senor Ranieri and the Foxes the very best for their Champions League campaign in 2017.
That this House commends the work of the Govan Community Toy Bank, a voluntary community initiative led by community volunteers in Govan, this year with the support of The Riverside Hall; notes that the Toy Bank was organised to help the poorest and most vulnerable children receive toys at Christmas; thanks all those across the city of Glasgow and beyond who donated toys and other gifts; further notes that in the last two years over 700 children have received toys, selection boxes, writing materials, books and other gifts; notes that this year children with learning difficulties received a tablet; congratulates all those volunteers who pulled this initiative together and commends their work; believes that such initiatives are brought about directly as a result of failings in the economic and social security systems; and urges the Government to address these economic and social security issues in 2017.
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this provision is vital to the realisation of ambitions set out in the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health, the Transforming Care Programme and the Homelessness Reduction Bill; expresses concern about the potential inadequacy of the proposed local top-up fund to replace housing benefit spend; further expresses concern about the impact that these proposals could have on the ability of housing providers to develop and maintain supported housing services; and calls on the Government to ensure that these groups are adequately protected by any future reforms and to explore ways to make better use of resources to improve the lives of those relying on supported housing, including developing the use of Housing First and other innovative approaches.
That this House congratulates Andy Wilson from Cambuslang for receiving a Clean Up Scotland Hero of the Month award; notes that this is a prestigious accolade which is organised by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful; recognises the charity's Clean Up Scotland campaign has thus far supported over 580,000 participants to remove over 5,500 tonnes of litter; and commends Andy and other members of Friends of Holmhills Wood Community Park who are instrumental in cleaning up their local community.
That this House congratulates R:evolve Recycle on winning the environmental project of the year at the inaugural Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire Awards on 23 November 2016; notes that R:evolve Recycle is a scheme established by the Lightburn Elderly Association Project which has been a tremendous success throughout South Lanarkshire since 1992; understands that every year around £140 million worth of clothing, weighing roughly 350,000 tonnes, goes to landfill; highlights that such initiatives, like the R:evolve Recycle project, can go a long way to help reduce waste and C02 emissions with their make do and mend ethos; recognises the success of R:evolve Clothing, which has shops in Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Hamilton, whereby customers are encouraged to swap their old, unwanted or ill-fitting clothes for something different free of charge; and wishes all of the team every success in the future.
That this House supports the award of official badges to those who worked in munitions factories during World War 1 and World War 2, many of whom are women, recognising their invaluable contribution to the war effort.
That this House notes with concern the loss of life of five people in the bombing of the Syrian refugee camp on the border of Jordan on 17 December 2016, which was allegedly carried out by Daesh; further notes the loss of life during another Daesh-led attack, which saw 14 people gunned down in Karak on 18 December 2016 which included the death of one Canadian tourist; and expresses sympathy and offers support at this time.
That this House acknowledges the significant contribution that migrants make to all parts of the UK; welcomes those who choose to call the UK their home whether they are joining family, studying, working or seeking refuge or asylum; remembers all those migrants that have lost their lives fleeing persecution; and joins in celebrating UN International Migrants Day, 18 December 2016, as an opportunity to raise awareness of the rights of migrants in this country and the UK's duty to provide a place of protection and safety.
That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy resident Maciej Wiczynski on being awarded Outstanding Young Pole in the Outstanding Pole in the United Kingdom 2016 contest; commends him for his contribution to politics both in the UK and abroad; acknowledges the aims of the Polish Promotional Emblem Foundation whose main objective through this competition is to create a positive image of Poles; welcomes highlighting the achievements of Poles who have been able to succeed at home and abroad; recognises the achievements of all those who were in receipt of an award at the Outstanding Pole awards; and wishes them all the best for the future.
That this House congratulates Maryhill Mobile Children's Services, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow North, on its 30 year anniversary in 2016; recognises the high standard of childcare and range of services that it provides to the people of Maryhill and surrounding areas, including the Mobile Creche, the Respite Service, Dunard Afterschool Care and Evergreen Outdoor Nursery; notes that the Mobile Creche provides fun, play opportunities for children while offering their parents or carers time to attend various groups, such as community education classes, parent support groups and housing association meetings; welcomes the success of the Respite Service which has been running for over six years with four sessions per week from two different venues; acknowledges the work of the Afterschool Care Programme which enables parents and carers to participate fully in all aspects of community life while providing good quality childcare through a team of highly-skilled childcare workers, for children from birth to 16 years old; appreciates the Outdoor Nursery, which uses a Forest School approach to promote outdoor learning, allowing children to explore nature as they learn; and thanks all the staff, volunteers and management for their hard work, commitment and dedication which will allow Maryhill Mobile Children's Services to continue its excellent reputation for high standard childcare in the years to come.
That this House notes the Economic and Social Research Institute's (ESRI) report, entitled The Potential Economic Impact of a Nuclear Incident - An Irish Case Study, published on 23 November 2016; further notes that the ESRI report was commissioned by the Irish Government's Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government; recognises with concern the conclusions of the report, which found that a nuclear accident in Britain could cause up to 161 billion Euro in economic damage to Ireland; renews calls on the Government to urgently improve safety standards at the Sellafield nuclear site whilst accelerating the decommissioning of nuclear waste at the site; and further calls on the Government to suspend all new nuclear projects until such time as a sustainable solution for existing nuclear waste is established.
That this House congratulates Patna Steering Group on securing a £3,840 Celebrate grant; commends the group for its efforts to address anti-social behaviour and improving access to outdoor events within the community, as identified in its community action plan; appreciates that these funds will be used to facilitate a Gala Day in the village of Patna; notes the wide-ranging benefits gala days bring to rural communities; and recognises the contribution made by the Big Lottery Fund in supporting such community events.
That this House congratulates Ochiltree Community Hub on securing a £35,290 Scottish Land Fund award; appreciates that these funds will be used to purchase the site of the former village community centre and library through an asset transfer agreed with East Ayrshire Council; notes the proposal to build a new community hub with facilities including a hall, a community café, office space and meeting rooms; commends the Scottish Government for its support of rural communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets; and supports Ochiltree Community Hub in its further funding applications, including BLF Community Assets and LEADER, which will allow this exciting project to go ahead.
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Council on Alcohol on gaining an award of £9,952 from Awards for All Scotland; acknowledges the value of providing a library and a quiet area for reflection for the people who use its service; recognises the importance of free, confidential services for people who are concerned about their drinking or are affected by someone else's drinking; and commends the Big Lottery Fund Scotland for its role in giving groups a chance to bring local people together, help people learn, improve local spaces and get people more active.
That this House congratulates Dalrymple Community Landscape Project on securing a Celebrate grant of £5,000; appreciates that these funds will be used to celebrate community cohesion and involvement through a series of cultural events and activities; acknowledges the work done entirely by volunteers to aid the improvement of the local community; and recognises the benefits the Big Lottery Fund brings to communities like Dalrymple through its funding programmes.
That this House congratulates the Tesco stores at Shettleston and Parkhead in Glasgow East, and the Glasgow foodbanks, on being ranked first and second respectively in their group for their efforts in collecting foodbank donations; notes that Shettleston collected 11,000 meals and Parkhead collected 8,200 meals in their recent #EveryCanHelps campaign; further notes that in many cases it is in the areas where people have the least who give the most to people who have even less; commends the local staff and volunteers for their hard work and kindness; and deplores the need for emergency food aid provision in a modern, rich and developed country.
That this House congratulates the staff and students of Glasgow Kelvin College for becoming the first college in Scotland to achieve White Ribbon status; notes that 510 people have pledged their opposition to violence against women by taking the White Ribbon Scotland pledge; further notes that the pledge asks men never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women in all its forms; commends Arlene Sweeney for arranging the training of students and staff to spread the campaign's message; and further commends all those at the college who have taken the pledge or supported the campaign.
That this House congratulates First Aid Africa on reaching its fifth anniversary as a registered charity in 2016, having been initially founded in 2008 as a student society at Heriot-Watt University; notes the Edinburgh-based charity provides sustainable medical equipment and teaching in first aid in partnership with communities in rural south eastern Africa where access to health care is expensive and limited; further notes the organisation is still largely staffed by student volunteers who are trained and supported by the charity as they prepare and fundraise alongside their studies throughout the academic year before spending four and a half weeks of their summer teaching basic first aid skills in schools, community groups and hospitals; further congratulates First Aid Africa on securing funding from sources such as the British Medical Association Humanitarian Fund, as well as having grown its presence across UK universities with affiliated societies established at the University of Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University and Napier University, alongside Heriot-Watt University in its home city, as well as such groups having been formed at Robert Gordon University, Stirling University, Birmingham City University, Brunel University and the University of Nottingham; notes the organisation's successful AGM and Awards Night 2016-17 on 3 December 2016 which provided a platform for planned continued success over the next five years; wishes all of First Aid Africa's staff and volunteers well as they implement their progressive agenda; commends those who have already volunteered their skills to help those in great need; and encourages students who have not yet done so to make a real difference by participating in the charity's inspiring programme.
That this House is alarmed by the post-election situation in the Gambia and the refusal of former President Yahya Jammeh to respect the democratic will of the people; notes that former President Jammeh initially indicated acceptance of the election's outcome before changing his position and questioning the validity of the vote; further notes the UN security council has called for the former President to respect the outcome of the election; is deeply concerned that the Gambian security forces have seized the offices of the Electoral Commission and considers this to be dangerous to democracy; is aware that leaders in neighbouring countries have urged all sides to recognise the result; welcomes the fact that the winner of the election Adama Barrow is using peaceful means to urge former President Jammeh to step down after losing the election; recognises the concerns and campaigning efforts of Gambians across the UK, especially in Glasgow; and calls on all sides to respect the democratic decision of the Gambian people.
That this House is concerned at the planned office closures of jobcentres in Glasgow; is further concerned that the proposals would see eight of the 16 jobcentre offices across Glasgow close, affecting some 68,000 people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance, employment and support allowance and universal credit; believes that this decision will result in the poorest communities not being serviced by a jobcentre and make it even harder for those seeking employment to get support and result in tens of thousands of people having to travel further at additional cost to attend their appointments; notes that those closures raise questions on the futures of Department for Work and Pensions staff in Scotland and also how remaining jobcentres will cope with increased numbers of claimants; and calls on the Government to reconsider its plans and ensure that all jobcentres in Glasgow are covered by a public consultation.
That this House celebrates the 120th birthday of the Glasgow subway; notes that it is the third oldest underground in the world, opening on 14 December 1896, appreciates that the Glasgow subway is currently undergoing a significant upgrade, with improved stations, infrastructure and trains; recognises the calls to expand the Glasgow subway beyond its 15 stations; and wishes the small but perfectly formed Glasgow subway many more years of success as its shoogles into the future.
That this House notes that Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which is seeking to extend driver only operation, runs Southern Rail services through a contract let by the Government; further notes that the unions have recently reached agreement on other government rail contracts, such as Great Western and East Coast in respect of new modern rolling stock, the role of the guard and train dispatch; therefore believes that the basis for a resolution to the Southern rail dispute exists; and calls on the Government to urgently meet the unions without any preconditions and before further strike action to explore how its contractor GTR can reach a similar deal with the unions.
That this House expresses concern over the raid of the offices of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Rabwah, Pakistan by the Counter-Terrorism Department of the Punjab Police on 5 December 2016; notes that four Ahmadis were arrested during the raid, and that they were office workers affiliated with the Ahmadiyya community's magazine, Tehrik-e-Jadid; further notes that the printing press used to publish the magazine and the daily newspaper Al Fazl was sealed; welcomes the position of the US State Department that it is very concerned about these reports that Punjab counterterrorism police have raided the international headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Rabwah and that laws that restrict peaceful religious expression, particularly by the Ahmadiyya community, are inconsistent with Pakistan's international obligations; understands that Ahmadi communities are a marginalised minority in Pakistan and face persecution because of their faith; acknowledges that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a peaceful strand of Islam, with its UK community abiding by the motto Love for All, Hatred For None; and on a cross-party basis calls on the Government to use its diplomatic channels to make representations to the Pakistani authorities regarding this incident.
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Community Development Initiative (ACDI) on its successful review by Education Scotland and Development Trusts Association Scotland; notes that this is part of a pilot study series which seeks to explore the impact that development trusts have upon their communities; recognises that the person-centred, holistic and outreach approach the ACDI has adopted is key to addressing and removing barriers to employment and increasing opportunities in the local area; welcomes its efforts to increase the skills, confidence and mind-set of the young people and adults towards employment; celebrates its contribution to the local economy through the significant inward investment secured and support from East Ayrshire Council; and thanks the highly skilled and motivated staff for their dedication in working for the benefit and development of Auchinleck and the local community, building on past successes.
That this House congratulates Park School in Kilmarnock for the fantastic achievement of being the first Additional Support Needs school in Scotland to be awarded a Green Flag through the Eco-Schools programme; applauds the hard work and dedication put in by the pupils and teachers to learn about managing the environment and sustainability, involving the whole school and wider community in activities and developing their Eco Code; and recognises the importance of education in raising awareness of ecology and creating a more sustainable environment for future generations.
That this House congratulates Darvel Music Festival for its successful 15th year of bringing world class live music to the Irvine Valley in East Ayrshire; understands that the festival brings people from across Scotland, the UK and overseas to Darvel; recognises the cultural and economic benefits this brings to Darvel and the surrounding area; notes that without the support of local people, businesses and sponsors Darvel Music Festival would not be able to continue; further recognises the support of grant funders over the 15 year period and applauds the hard work and dedication of the Darvel Music Company and all those involved to keep this event going in difficult financial times; welcomes the additional all-year-round event put on by the committee and the philosophy of making Darvel a music town; further notes that one of the festival's regular and popular acts, Skerryvore, won best live act at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2016, the day after its last performance at Darvel; toasts the work of the volunteers with the festival’s favourite tipple, DarvALE; and hopes its 2017 appeal is successful.
That this House welcomes the opening of the award-winning Ayrshire College campus in Kilmarnock; notes that the campus was built at the site of the old Johnny Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, helping to bring life back to an important historical area for the town; congratulates Ayrshire College on being named winner of the Herald Society's Partnership Award; further notes that this was awarded due to the partnership with several organisations which provide encouragement to young people and students to think about positive destinations through the HIVE summer programme, promoting education and welfare of people with physical, sensory and learning disability through sport with Ayrshire Sportsability, help gain engineering apprenticeships for HNC students with Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Ltd, challenge sectarianism with charity Nil by Mouth and deliver conservation through the Park Life Project with Dean Castle Country Park Ranger Service; recognises the hard work and dedication of the students and staff who made these partnership projects a success; and notes that it was fitting that the new campus was officially opened by the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, on 12 December 2016.
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are clear that those settlements, built in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, are not part of Israel and are illegal under international law; is concerned that football is being used to legitimise the illegal occupation and the illegal settlement project; calls on FIFA to resolve this situation and prohibit teams based in illegally occupied territory from playing in the Israeli football league, which is accountable to FIFA; and calls on FIFA to stop business activity that supports those settlements.
That this House congratulates the Kyle of Sutherland Gala Committee on its recent Celebrate grant of £4,909 awarded by the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the Committee works to pull together a full programme of activities for the Gala hosted in Ardgay, Bonar Bridge, Culrain, Invershin and Rosehall in the beautiful county of Sutherland; further recognises that the Gala week is designed to include a broad range of events for all ages including a pet show, car treasure hunt, disco and pub quiz; notes that the funding will be used to host a community event during the Christmas period in order to raise further funds; and further congratulates everyone in the Committee and everyone involved in the Kyle of Sutherland Gala week for their tremendous community efforts and dedication to deliver successful community centred events.
That this House congratulates Fèis Air An Oir on its recent Celebrate grant of £4,100 awarded by the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the voluntary organisation in Strathy, Sutherland is run by a committed team of tutors who provide lessons to young people with a desire to develop skills in traditional music and their interest in the Gaelic language; further recognises that the group welcome anyone of any ability, whether they want to join in or listen; notes that the programme was set up with the aim of preserving and promoting the Gaelic language to young people in the Highlands in a relaxed and fun environment; further notes that the funding will be used to continue to run the programme through a series of inter-generational workshops and a community lunch; and further congratulates all the volunteers, tutors and young people involved in the project for their hard work and efforts in making Fèis Air An Oir the spectacular success that it is.
That this House notes the recent publication by the Equality Commission in Northern Ireland of its 26th Annual Monitoring Report which, despite one of its key findings in the opening section of the report indicating that every year since 2006 Protestants have comprised fewer of those people gaining employment than Roman Catholics, has not, in this or previous reports, made any serious effort to analyse why this under-representation has occurred over a 10 year period; and calls on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to ensure that this repeated failure is addressed as a matter of urgency.
That this House supports the Operation Report Hate campaign to raise awareness of hate crimes within the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and the need to report them; notes that hate crimes towards the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities are currently severely underreported; calls on the Government and devolved administrations to help improve reporting rates by instructing police forces and all criminal justice agencies to use Gypsy and Traveller ethnic categories; and urges the Government, devolved administrations and local authorities to work with the organisations involved in Operation Report Hate to ensure hate crimes against Gypsies, Travellers and Roma are reported, recorded and resolved.
That this House congratulates the congregations, past and present, of St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Barrhead, on the 175th anniversary of their Church; notes that the Right Reverend John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley, dedicated the Church on the occasion of its 175th year; recognises that the congregation has worshipped in the current church building in Aurs Road since 1961, having been in temporary accommodation in the Parish Hall and Tower Rais, following the said destruction of the old gothic St John's Church in an electrical-related fire in 1941; values the immense contribution to local and international communities made by the work of those associated with the Church over the 175 years it has been in Barrhead, including supporting local young people and families in need, schools in Malawi and other countries and helping the work of Mary's Meals; and wishes all associated with St John's Parish Church well for the next 175 years and beyond.
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire resident Usman Ali on being the first young Scot to be named a Queen's Young Leader for his work to improve social and economic opportunities for young people in the community and his wider public service; recognises that he is the first young Scot to be recognised with this prestigious honour, being awarded to 60 young people across the Commonwealth each year between 2014 and 2018; and understands that the award will be presented to Usman by Her Majesty The Queen at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in June 2017.
That this House notes that on 4 December 2016 the hon. Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale, Gilly from BBC Radio Lancashire and Dr Alison Birtle, a clinical oncologist, switched on the Christmas lights in Lincoln Close, Westgate; further notes that the lights will be on for the full Christmas period to raise money for Derain House Children's Hospice; and congratulates Ian and Dianne Clifton on another successful year raising money for Derain House.
That this House reaffirms the right of every person in this country to use the phrase Happy Christmas; and encourages communities to remember and celebrate the real reason for Christmas which is the birth of Christ and to take the opportunity to enjoy time with loved ones as we a nation celebrate together.
That this House notes the forced closure of over 100 Baha'i-owned shops and businesses in Iran over the first week of November by the Iranian authorities; further notes that these shops were reportedly sealed after they had voluntarily closed to mark two Baha'i Holy Days; notes serious concerns reported by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, and Special Rapporteur, Dr Ahmad Shaheed, relating to the unprecedented levels of economic pressure being placed on the peaceful Baha’i community in Iran; and calls upon the Government to ask the administration of President Rouhani for an explanation of these reports.
That this House notes the Government's commitment to developing a new industrial strategy and building an economy that works for everyone; further notes that coastal communities experience among the highest levels of deprivation in Britain and Northern Ireland; believes that revitalising coastal communities demands a new approach to making sustainable use of the marine environment by developing industries, such as small-scale sustainable fishing, renewable energy, aquaculture and tourism, in ways that put local people in control; commends the creativity and energy shown by community initiatives across the coast in regenerating their local economies; further believes that these initiatives need the support of government; welcomes the New Economics Foundation's Blue New Deal Action Plan which has been developed in consultation with hundreds of coastal stakeholders from across the country; and calls on the government to implement a Blue New Deal, including a dedicated Coastal Transformation Fund, to invest in coastal infrastructure and support community enterprise.
That this House notes the Police Federation's major online survey that indicates police officers work at least one day's unpaid overtime per month, two fifths of officers worked most of their daily breaks and over 90 per cent are answering calls on police-related matters whilst off-duty; acknowledges the commitment and professionalism of our officers; accepts the clear staffing pressures, under-resourcing and budget cuts; and calls on the Northern Ireland Executive to invest in the Police Service of Northern Ireland to ensure superior welfare for officers and a better service for the people of Northern Ireland.
That this House condemns the attack on the Christian Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt by Islamic extremists; sends its support to the Christians in Egypt and calls for more protection for Christians; and further calls on the Government to offer assistance to President el-Sisi on his efforts to combat violent ISIS terrorism and to fully encourage Christians in their places of worship.