40 ingested motions from United Kingdom introduced in 2017. Year filters use the introduced date shown on each card. Walk years back as far as this source still publishes.
That this House celebrates the news that Birmingham has been chosen to be the venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games; recognises the way the leaders of the West Midlands Combined Authority and hon. Members have worked together to secure this important achievement for our region; congratulates Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor, Councillor lan Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council and the bid team on their success in bringing the Games to the West Midlands region; and encourages all hon. Members to help in the preparations.
That this House congratulates the volunteers from the Maryhill Heritage Choir on their publication of The Maryhill Songbook which brings together newly-composed music inspired by Victorian era Scots language poems from the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust collection; notes the poetry, relating to Maryhill, was originally published in newspapers and newsletters such as the Dumbarton Herald and the Old Maryhill Dinner Scrapbook; further notes the music will be made accessible to the community through public performance, recordings for an audio visual display at the Burgh Halls and through the publication of the works as a songbook; commends all of those involved in this project; and encourages members of the local community to get involved and support The Maryhill Songbook.
That this House congratulates St Anthony's Primary School in Saltcoats on winning the prestigious School Sport Award at the Sunday Mail and sportscotland Scottish Sports Awards, which recognises the outstanding achievements of our sportsmen, women and teams throughout the year; notes the valuable work undertaken by all the finalists in the School Sport category in promoting health and wellbeing amongst their pupils; commends the tremendous effort, dedication and determination of staff and pupils at St Anthony's in putting sport at the heart of its education and dramatically increasing pupil participation in sport; acknowledges the contribution of sportscotland in working with and supporting schools across Scotland; and recognises the school's incredible achievement in using its sporting ethos to raise funds for life-changing treatment for a fellow pupil.
That this House expresses deep concern that in the early hours of 19 December an Israeli Border Police unit broke into the Tamimi family home during a night raid in Nabi Saleh and arrested 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi, taking her away for interrogation; believes that Ahed is targeted because she is the daughter of parents who are leading activists in the popular struggle against the occupation in the village of Nabi Saleh; acknowledges the reality of repression against ordinary Palestinians and notes the disproportionate response to any action taken by Ahed and rejects the routine use of night arrests and interrogation of minors by Israeli military forces which fuel further hatred and division; calls for the immediate unconditional release of Ahed Tamimi; and asks the Government to make representations to Israel that actions carried out by the occupying power that are not necessitated by genuine security concerns are in violation of the laws governing military occupation.
That this House is deeply concerned that despite the best efforts of the Bangladesh Government, minorities continue to face systemic harassment and threats to their well-being, livelihood and property and are denied freedom of religious worship in Bangladesh; notes that the experience of previous elections shows that there were attempts to use the threat of physical violence to manipulate minority votes; and calls on the Government and political parties in Bangladesh to ensure that the unacceptable targeting of minorities for political gain does not recur.
That this House recognises the Priesthill Community Breakfast organised by the local United Reformed Church and volunteers which set up and runs a community breakfast club in Priesthill and Househillwood, in partnership with the NHS and with funding from Glasgow Community Planning Partnership; notes that the idea is a simple one, to provide a safe and comfortable social setting for local people to come together to have a bacon roll, a cuppa and a blether, meet new people and create connections; notes that round 40 people attend each week and the club is now linking in with other groups and local doctors' surgeries; and further notes that as part of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October 2017 Child Poverty Action Group Scotland provided support and publicity for this important community initiative.
That this House congratulates the Tea in the Pot Drop-in and support service based in Govan for its ongoing work to support women to become actively engaged in the community and to enable women to identify and value their skills, experiences and talents, and to feel empowered and confident to share these with others; notes this work despite their lack of core funding and supports their ongoing campaign for resources; further notes the service provides a safe and relaxing atmosphere where women can meet up with old friends and make new friends and assists women who may be coping with difficulties, or who feel under stress, have health issues of simply feel isolated; and applauds the work of the support service in supporting and empowering the WASPI women in the community which is valuable and necessary and continues to support their work in defeating isolation.
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Community Kitchen run by the Scottish Muslim Police Community Association in Hillington Park Church as a prime example of successful community outreach, which enables diverse members of the local community including refugees and asylum seekers to come together for support and information in a welcoming and friendly environment.
That this House recognises the sterling work of the 167th Glasgow Company Boys' Brigade, 4th Cardonald Brownies, 5th Cardonald Brownies, and the 3rd Cardonald Girl Guides in collecting gifts for Christmas for local food banks and Children 1st; notes that the hard work and dedication of Rhona Boyle, Stewart Boyle and Dorothy Steven over the years is a fine example of community service and spirit; and thanks to their efforts and those young people involved, some families and children will have a better Christmas than might otherwise have been the case.
That this House congratulates all the pupils of Sandwood Primary who took part in the UK Festive #Sumdog competition, and in particular recognises an amazing performance by the P7/6 group, finishing as the top school in Scotland and fifth place overall in the UK out of over 4,000 schools that entered; and further congratulates the three pupils that finished in the top 150 overall, Saul Loveman (109th), Aiden Scott (119th) and Ellis Smith (140th); and thanks them for their efforts and hard work, as well as thanking all the staff and parents that supported the event.
That this House recognises that 2018 marks the centenary of the 1918 Education (Scotland) Act, which established in law the principle of state funding for Catholic schools in Scotland; notes the range of celebrations planned by the Scottish Catholic education community to mark the ongoing collaboration between Church and State; believes that the arrangements put in place by the Act represent a unique and successful partnership, that continues to serve the people of Scotland well; further believes that the anniversary year will provide an opportunity to rejoice in the academic, cultural, civic and social achievements of pupils who have attended Catholic schools in the last one hundred years, and is a chance to mark publicly the ways in which Catholic schools are not just good for Catholics, but good for Scotland; believes that the positive contribution of Catholic schools to Scottish society is well documented; notes the continuing support of government and all of the main political parties is encouraging for the future of denominational schools; further notes that during 2018 schools, families, parishes and local communities across Scotland will reflect on the past, the present and the future of Catholic Schools, using the theme, Catholic Schools: Good For Scotland as a way to highlight the contribution Catholic schools make to wider society; and notes that by working with elected members from local authorities, and the UK and Scottish Parliaments, the Catholic Education Community aims to show that this distinctive collaboration for the governance of schools continues to reflect the diverse, inclusive and progressive nature of Scotland.
That this House congratulates the pupils of Govan High School who held fundraising events including a tea with tombola, packing at Asda and other events to restore the life savings of a Govan pensioner who had been robbed by bogus callers and were able to present him with a cheque for £1,000; and notes that this initiative shows the caring community spirit that young people can lead on and show the way to their elders.
That this House celebrates the success of East Kilbride's shopping centre in receiving the prestigious Revo Gold Award which recognises outstanding achievement in the UK's retail industry; understands that this undercover shopping centre is the largest in Scotland with over 150 high street retailers; congratulates the development of the state of the art Luxe cinema within the complex; further notes that it is Europe's first luxury Odeon Luxe cinema; notes that this is the first Scottish project to receive the award in nine years; and therefore commends the organisations involved in this development and recognises their continued support for the local economy and community.
That this House notes with concern the increased risks faced by human rights defenders and community leaders in Colombia since the signing of the peace agreement with the FARC, and in particular the recent killings of land restitution leaders, Mario Castaño Bravo and Hernán Bedoya; is deeply disturbed that according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 78 defenders have been killed in the first 11 months of this year; further notes the vital importance of the work of human rights defenders in Colombia, and elsewhere; and calls on the Government to strengthen its efforts, bilaterally and through the EU, to protect human rights defenders and civil society leaders in Colombia, and to support and monitor the implementation of the peace agreement between the Colombian Government and the FARC.
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Independent Living Network on being awarded Best Disability Group at the inaugural Scottish Diversity Awards, which seek to promote the importance of equality in today's society and recognise our cultural diversity; notes the valuable contribution made by all the finalists; commends the hard work, dedication and determination of AILN's peer-led board, staff and volunteers in providing high quality Self-directed Support advice and information to the people of Ayrshire; acknowledges the importance of empowering people to become equal partners in their care and support decisions and the impact this has on their ability to participate in education, work and social life; and recognises Ayrshire Independent Living Network's role in creating change in the way that community care services are offered to people across Ayrshire.
That this House has considered the important role that Community Transport Organisations (CTOs) play in towns across the UK; notes that community transport schemes help social inclusion; recognises that these schemes are primarily used by people who otherwise would not be able to travel; notes the increasing cost pressures on community transport schemes in recent years; further notes the increasing pressure on CTOs to run bus services where commercial public transport providers do not; and therefore urges the Government to limit regulation and resulting cost increases to ensure CTOs can stay in operation.
That this House commends the bravery of Zelda Perkins, who has describe during an interview with BBC Newsnight how she was prevented from exposing an attempted rape of a colleague by her former employer, Harvey Weinstein, after signing a non-disclosure agreement on the advice of her lawyers; recognises that victims must be able to speak out about criminal offences; and calls for the Criminal Justice Act 1967 to be amended to make it a specific offence for the perpetrator of a crime, or those acting on his or her behalf, to offer money in return for non-disclosure, in order to prevent the use of non-disclosure agreements to cover up crimes such as sexual assault.
That this House believes that the acceptance of a new job with Chinese interests by the previous Prime Minister David Cameron exposes parliamentarians to accusations of promoting their own financial interests in office in order to benefit from them later with lucrative jobs; recalls that David Cameron resisted all pleas to reform the abuses of revolving door that allows former hon. Members to prosper on the basis of insider knowledge unhindered by the impotent watchdog of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments; and further recalls that the former Prime Minister supported the Chinese-British Hinkley Point project that been condemned as a potential financial calamity by the National Audit Office and the Public Accounts Committee.
That this House congratulates parliamentary staff member, Gary Kent, on 30 years of continuous service during which he played a leading role in opposing terrorism and encouraging peace in Northern Ireland, and helped build relations between the UK and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.
That this House acknowledges the on-going campaign Save our Scotch, which is being led by the Unite Union that aims to obtain protection for blended Scotch whisky similar to that of single Malt whisky; notes that under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be bottled in Scotland but blended Scotch Whisky is not afforded the same level of legislation; further notes that the Unite Union has concerns over a growing trend towards blended whisky being shipped abroad in bulk and bottled in various places around the world; recognises that the Scotch Whisky industry plays a vital role in the Scottish economy and directly employs 10,000 workers whilst additionally supporting more than 30,000 jobs across the UK; believes that blended whisky being shipped abroad in bulk and bottled in various places puts many of the jobs in Scotland at risk and that action is required by the Government to ensure long term protection of blended Scotch Whisky in Scotland; and calls for cross party efforts to support this iconic and vital industry.
That this House recognises that Sunday 19th November 2017 was the 60th anniversary of the Kames Colliery Disaster that cost the lives of 17 local men, Thomas Burnside aged 58, Thomas Casey aged 18, Alexander Crawford aged 37, John Dalziel aged 34, Timothy Dillon aged 44, Andrew Findlay aged 20, William Hendry aged 30, Robert Lowe aged 53, James Marshall aged 69, Donald McGarry aged 18, William McKay aged 48, John McKean aged 53, James Samson aged 37, Robert Smith aged 33, William Smith aged 47 and John Walker aged 37; notes that tragically Kames was deemed to be one of the safest pits in the UK and had undergone modernisation with the intention being to make it safer; further notes that the Muirkirk Community came together 60 years later to remember and pay respect to those who lost their lives; commends Muirkirk Community Council for organizing the commemorative event; and agrees that no worker should ever go to work never to return home and that the miners' memorial in Muirkirk is a lasting tribute to all the miners known to have lost their lives in local mines.
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there has been a demand from various quarters for the installation of such a national monument; welcomes the recent statement by the Mayor of London, who said it is only right that these brave individuals should have a memorial in our capital city; notes that, though Sikhs made up only two per cent of the population of British India, they formed 20 per cent of the British Indian Army during the First World War, and that hundreds of thousands of Sikh soldiers saw active service during the two major wars and many other conflicts; further notes that more than 83,000 turbaned Sikh soldiers laid down their lives and more than 100,000 were injured during the World Wars; and calls on the Government to actively support a memorial dedicated to those who made or were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.
That this House notes with alarm that 94 miners at the state-owned uranium mine lngulska, in the Kirovohrad region of Ukraine, are facing court proceedings; is concerned that this response to a reasonable protest over months of underpaid wages is aimed at intimidating members of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine (NPGU); further notes with concern that the court judge in their collusive conduct with the mine management has violated the Civil Procedural Code of Ukraine; and calls for the cancellation of the next court hearing on 18 January 2018, immediate and unconditional termination of the proceedings against the miners, payment of all wages owed and meaningful negotiations with NPGU.
That this House notes that the Citizen's Theatre has been awarded £4.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its ongoing redevelopment project; understands that this award will ensure the preservation of the Citizen's Theatre's status as an outstanding example of original Victorian architecture in Glasgow, whilst adding modern facilities like new learning spaces, rehearsal rooms and a 152 seat studio theatre; believes that The Citz has made landmark contributions to the cultural life of Glasgow, especially in the Gorbals and Laurieston, where it has encouraged grassroots arts groups to flourish; congratulates the Citizen's Theatre on receiving this important funding award; and looks forward to the theatre's ongoing transformation and success in the coming years.
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Academy on lifting the Bowl at the Scottish Schools' Final held at BT Murrayfield on 6 December 2017, beating Oban High School 24-21 in a hard fought game; notes that Auchinleck Academy only became a School of Rugby in 2015; further notes that the school is one of 15 Cashback Schools of Rugby in Scotland and was one of only two Cashback schools represented at the Scottish Schools' Final; recognises the benefits of utilising recovered proceeds of crime to encourage sport at grassroots levels; and commends the work of the staff involved in coaching, mentoring and encouraging the rugby culture of respect, hard work and shared values on and off the pitch.
That this House notes the Government's National Security and Capability Review; recognises concerns about the adequacy of the current financial settlement for the Ministry of Defence; urges the Government to undertake a thorough Strategic Defence Review to ensure adequate resources for HM Armed Forces, so that they may safeguard the nation in uncertain times.
That this House notes the vital contribution that EU citizens living in the UK make to our communities and to the UK economy; welcomes confirmation from Government that it will remove comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI) checks for those who are self-sufficient or studying and the genuine and effective work test under their proposals for settled status; is concerned that these rules continue to be applied inconsistently under the permanent residency system; highlights that this system has created great uncertainty for EU citizens who have made Britain their home; urges the Government therefore to also remove CSI checks and the genuine and effective work test from the permanent residency application procedure, including from the application form and guidance notes; and is convinced that this would create a simple process not only for the EU citizens but also for Home Office caseworkers.
That this House recognises that today marks the 1,000 day anniversary of the beginning of the civil war in Yemen; notes that the war has caused the worst humanitarian crisis of this generation with 80 per cent of Yemen's population requiring urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes that the Saudi Arabian supported coalition still enforces a blockade on Yemen that may be in prohibition of international humanitarian law; calls on the Government to use all the leverage that it has to ensure that the coalition blockade is lifted; and urges the Government to use every diplomatic instrument available to bring this conflict to an end.
That this House congratulates Letham Primary School and Monimal Community Council on establishing the Letham Kids Community Parliament which held its inaugural meeting on 29 November 2017; notes that pupils from primaries four to seven have been learning about democracy and have established this new body as part of their social enterprise project which has also included talks from Members of Monimal Community Council; further notes that the Parliament's first agenda included speeding, potholes and local floral displays and included a vote on a new roundabout for the local play park with the winning entry being decided upon in part due to its wheelchair accessibility; commends all those involved in this project; and wishes them well as their Parliament is reconvened in spring 2018.
That this House expresses deep concerns about the so-called Security Reform Law - Ley de Seguridad, approved by the Mexican Senate on Friday 15 December 2017; notes the concerns of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Justice Mexico Now, Amnesty and other human rights organisations that this law is a mandate for handling unprecedented power to the Mexican armed forces; further notes the concerns that this could perpetuate the long list of human rights violations in Mexico, including extrajudicial executions, torture and enforced disappearances; believes this law will fail to deliver real solutions to Mexico's huge security challenges; further believes that such a transfer of authority to the Mexican armed forces in the run up to next year's Presidential Elections could put democracy in Mexico at risk; and calls on the UK Government to make representations to the Mexican Government to set out its position.
That this House welcomes Age UK's Painful Journeys campaign that is designed to raise awareness of older people's journeys to hospital appointments; is concerned that many older people have to make such painful journeys; regrets that whether or not an elderly person has to make such a journey is decided by postcode lottery; is proud to support such a campaign; and calls for hospital travel times to be considered when organising appointments and where treatment centres are.
That this House congratulates The Salvation Army Aberdeen Citadel on being awarded a share of the £35,000 donation from The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen Society Widow Fund; notes that charities selected have been chosen for their positive contributions to local communities; and commends the work The Salvation Army Aberdeen Citadel does to provide support for vulnerable citizens of Aberdeen.
That this House welcomes the fundraising efforts of Mr Eddie Stevenson, Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen, who has successfully raised over £250,000 for local charities in the last 36 years, with his annual children's Christmas lights display; commends Mr Eddie Stevenson for the outstanding commitment and contribution to local charities each year; and thanks him for all his hard work and enthusiasm in his endeavours.
That this House congratulates Archway Respite Care Ltd on being awarded a share of the £35,000 donation from The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen Society Widow Fund; notes that charities selected have been chosen for their positive contributions to local communities; and commends Archway Respite Care Ltd for the excellent support it provides for children and adults with learning disabilities in Aberdeen.
That this House congratulates Parkrun Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen on winning the Asda Green Token Giving funding: Aberdeen Beach Local Projects Funding customer vote; recognises Parkrun will allocate this funding to the continuance of the excellent work it currently undertakes in the local community; and commends Parkrun on its continued contribution towards the health and fitness of the citizens of Aberdeen.
That this House warmly congratulates the many dedicated people in the Highlands who have given up their free time since October 2015, volunteering with The Highlands Support Refugees group in Conan Bridge; notes that they have now sent a total of 104 tonnes of aid from the Highlands for refugees from the Middle East; further notes that in the past eight weeks alone 1,854 boxes of aid have been sent to Chios and Lesvos to reduce the suffering of refugees spending the winter in tents in refugee camps on the two islands; and recognises the immense contribution made by the committee of The Highlands Support Refugees and the many volunteers from across the Highlands for their hard work in collecting, sorting and packing donations.
That this House notes the tremendous work that is carried out by Armed Forces Chaplains both at home and overseas; acknowledges the wonderful support and guidance that they offer to all in uniform and their families; and thanks them for the dedication that takes them far beyond the call of duty out of a love for those they serve with.
That this House recognises all those volunteers who do so much for society the whole year through; understands the difficult jobs they take on and highlights the value and worth that their hours of dedication bring to local communities; further acknowledges the fact that without the massive volunteer base that helps out who they can and when they can, the country would not function; and sincerely thanks every person in every corner of the UK who gives of their time and energy.
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the on-going suffering of the Syrian people; notes that, in the statement of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015) which states that the only sustainable solution to the current crisis in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people; expresses further concern that the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria (DFNS) has been excluded from the political process thus far; recognises the major contribution played by the DFNS in the battle to defeat ISIS and the high price that has been paid for this contribution; praises the inclusive anti-sectarian and gender equality principles that underpin the system of administration of the DFNS; further acknowledges that this region of Syria has accepted around two million refugees and internally displaced people and has provided a stable and secure base for them within the region; and calls for the DFNS and all legitimate groups to be invited to negotiations in any peace talks that resume.
That this House warmly welcomes the Government's commitment, set out in the new employment strategy for disabled people, Improving Lives: the Future of Work, Health and Disability, to see one million more disabled people in work over the next 10 years; shares the Government's belief that the world of work should be open to all who want and have the capacity to work; notes with deep concern that the disability employment gap has remained static at 30 percentage points for more than a decade, and that too many disabled people continue to face barriers to entering, staying and progressing in employment, unable to fulfil their potential and participate fully in the UK economy; deeply regrets the comment of the Chancellor of the Exchequer when giving oral evidence to the Treasury Committee on 6 December 2017, that it is almost certainly the case that, by increasing participation in the workforce, including far higher levels of participation by marginal groups and very high levels of engagement in the workforce, for example, by disabled people, which is something everyone should be extremely proud of, the Government may have had an impact on the overall productivity measurement; fears the adverse impact that this factually inaccurate and deeply harmful comment will have on disabled people's chances of entering and staying in work; and calls on the Chancellor to clarify or retract his comment.