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Published: Wednesday 13 July 2022

Early Day Motions tabled on Tuesday 12 July 2022

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

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New EDMs

277Maya Forstater employment tribunal judgment

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Neale Hanvey

That this House welcomes the landmark employment tribunal judgment in favour of Maya Forstater which ruled unanimously that she was subjected to direct discrimination by her employer, the Centre for Global Development, when it chose not to renew her contract of employment, her unpaid visiting fellowship role and removed her from its website for holding gender critical beliefs; recognises the tribunal’s decision to uphold an earlier ruling in 2021 that gender critical beliefs are protected under the Equality Act 2010; applauds this historic decision as a victory for common sense and freedom of speech; believes that this decision will give heart to the many women who have been unlawfully discriminated against in the workplace, no platformed, marginalised and intimidated for such beliefs; pays tribute to the courage of Maya Forstater for her action; congratulates her and her legal team in bringing forward and persisting with the case despite facing relentless hostility and threats of violence; owes a debt of gratitude to Maya Forstater for holding firm to the reality that biological sex is immutable, is separate from, and cannot be conflated with, self-declared gender identity; contends that sex is the basis on which women and girls experience discrimination, violence and oppression and therefore sex matters; believes that sex remains a critical factor when considering and determining law and policy, and in the provision of public services; and calls on all employers to take note of the judgment and its implications for preventing unfair and discriminatory practices in the workplace.

278Public scientific hearing on animal experiments

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Dr Lisa Cameron

That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of laboratory dogs intensively bred in the UK and underlines the consequences of the Animal Sentience Bill regarding this; notes that scientists in the wider scientific community, outside the animal-based research sector, acknowledge the failure of animal testing in the search for human treatments and cures, and that those experts include scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, the Editor in Chief of the British Medical Journal, the US-based National Cancer Institute which says cures for cancer have been lost because studies in rodents were believed, and the Food and Drug Administration which states that nine out of 10 new medicines fail to pass human trials because animals cannot predict responses in humans; notes Doctors Greek and Shanks' Trans-Species Modelling Theory, founded upon the theory of evolution, explaining why animals fail as predictive models of humans; and calls on the Government to mandate a rigorous public scientific hearing, judged by independent experts from the relevant science fields, to cease the funding of the now proven failed practice of animal experimentation and increase funding for state-of-the-art human-based research, such as human-on-a-chip and gene-based medicine, to prioritise treatments and cures for human patients and stop the suffering of laboratory dogs and other animals.

279200th anniversary of the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Dr Lisa Cameron

That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of Martin's Act, the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822, the first piece of animal welfare legislation in the world; celebrates the development of the body of animal welfare law in the UK today based on the principles of Martin's Act; recognises the role the Act played in the establishment of the RSPCA, the world's oldest animal welfare charity; and calls on all Members to continue to support the development of new animal welfare law in the UK.

280Jack Nicklaus awarded St Andrew's honorary citizenship

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House congratulates Jack Nicklaus for being awarded honorary citizenship of St Andrews; notes that he is the third American to be awarded such citizenship following Benjamin Franklin in 1759 and Bobby Jones in 1958; recognises that Mr Nicklaus has won 18 golfing championships, including the Open three times, of which two were at St Andrews' Old Course; and commends all sportspeople for their role in enriching public life and widening participation in sport.

281Curry Cottage and the Scottish Curry Awards 2022

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Alison Thewliss

That this House recognises the achievement of Curry Cottage in Glasgow for receiving the New Restaurant of the Year award at the Scottish Curry Awards 2022; congratulates kitchen and serving staff for their accomplishment and well-deserved recognition shortly after opening; notes that the restaurant serves a variety of customers, from frequent locals to visitors from further afield; is looking forward to the reopening of the restaurant on 31 July 2022 after maintenance work is carried out; and thanks the restaurant for its positive contribution to the community in Glasgow Central.

282Akbar's and the Scottish Curry Awards 2022

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Alison Thewliss

That this House congratulates Akbar’s in Glasgow for receiving the Best of Glasgow award in the Scottish Curry Awards 2022; recognises that this is an outstanding achievement given the strength of the competition; notes that this award adds to the numerous accolades earned by the restaurant and its staff; and thanks the restaurant for its contribution to Glasgow.

283Ranjit Kaur and the Scottish Curry Awards 2022

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Alison Thewliss

That this House congratulates Ranjit Kaur, the newly crowned Curry Queen at the Scottish Curry Awards 2022; commends her and her team at Ranjit’s Kitchen on Pollokshaws Road for their considerable achievement; notes the contribution made by the restaurant to the community and the popularity of the restaurant’s vegetarian food, which means customers rarely visit only once; wishes Ranjit a long and happy reign as Curry Queen; and further wishes her restaurant all the best into the future.

284Media reporting of poverty

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 19

Ian Byrne

Kate Hollern

Mick Whitley

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Kate Osborne

Rebecca Long Bailey

That this House recognises the importance of journalism in reporting poverty in the UK; condemns any use of derogatory language which can lead to negative stigmatising; notes that this issue is of ever-increasing importance as the working class face a cost of living crisis and the Government's Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System plan; further notes that the public increasingly reject the toxicity of discourse and debate in the UK; believes that a common, cross-party commitment to challenging discriminatory language will send a powerful, positive message at a time when it is needed; and calls for collaboration with trade unions and anti-poverty organisations, including the NUJ, BAFWU, and the Right to Food campaign, to challenge discourse and to promote awareness and the rejection of negative media messages about people experiencing poverty.

285Political violence and presidential election in Brazil

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Richard Burgon

This House expresses its deep concerns about reports of political violence against representatives of the Workers’ Party in Brazil ahead of this October’s Presidential election; notes that the far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his cabinet ministers, nearly half of whom are military generals, have made repeated threats against the integrity of this year's upcoming elections; further notes that these have worsened as former President and Workers’ Party leader Lula da Silva has opened up significant poll leads; is concerned that threats, intimidation and hate speech from the President and his supporters create a context in which acts of political violent are more likely; condemns the 9 July killing at a birthday party of Marcelo Arruda, a Workers’ Party official in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, by a Bolsonaro supporter who chanted we are Bolsonaro here; notes that Bolsonaro’s supporters have also attacked pro-Lula rallies including with a home-made bomb and the use of drones to drop faeces onto crowds; and calls on the British Government to raise concerns with the Brazilian government about these reports of violence and intimidation and to call for the coming elections to be free and fair.

286Garment trade adjudicator

Tabled: 12/07/22 Signatories: 1

Claudia Webbe

That this House notes that the purchasing practices of UK retailers has a direct impact on the workers who make clothes for fashion brands, who then re-sell those clothes onto consumers; laments the unfair purchasing practices of UK fashion brands, which causes job losses, poverty wages, excessive overtime and unsafe conditions for the people who make our clothes; believes that the time has come for a fashion watchdog, or garment trade adjudicator, so that all brands ensure that the way they do business treats their suppliers fairly; recognises that fashion retailers, owned by individual tycoons who tend to extract maximum profits and extravagant corporate salaries from the exploited labour of supply chain workers, are typically less responsible compared to giant grocery companies and food retailers; believes that, similar to the Groceries Code Adjudicator, the introduction of a garment trade adjudicator would likely ensure that payment terms to suppliers are fair; further believes that a garment trade adjudicator would have a positive impact on recourses for late order cancellations, delays in payments and unfair or illegal deductions, all of which have a knock-on effect on employment at supplier factories and the ability of suppliers to pay legal wages and provide secure employment; and calls on the Government to introduce a garment trade adjudicator to act as a fashion watchdog and tackle the scourge of garment industry exploitation in Leicester, across the UK and around the world.

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.

216Abortion rights

Tabled: 28/06/22 Signatories: 31

Charlotte Nichols

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Nadia Whittome

Ian Byrne

Kate Osborne

Mick Whitley

That this House is deeply concerned at the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the longstanding Roe v Wade decision that provided federal protection for the right for women to choose an abortion and maintain the safety and autonomy of their bodies; fears that consequent restrictions across swathes of the US will harm millions of women and that the loss of safe services will lead to many unnecessary deaths; sends solidarity and support to the majority of the US population who oppose this appalling decision; and reaffirms the right for women in the UK to access safe, legal abortion procedures.

222Ambulance waiting times

Tabled: 29/06/22 Signatories: 6

Helen Morgan

Sir Peter Bottomley

Layla Moran

Munira Wilson

John McDonnell

Daisy Cooper

That this House recognises the crisis in our ambulance services, particularly in rural and coastal communities; welcomes the Government’s commitment to fund specialised mental health ambulances across the country; urges the Government to improve the contributing factors to ambulance delays, including staff shortages, throughout the health and care service; calls on the Government to require ambulance service providers to report response times by postcode in order to target resource where it is most urgently needed; and repeats its call for the Government to commission the Care Quality Commission to review the ongoing ambulance crisis.

228Forced Maasai evictions in Tanzania

Tabled: 30/06/22 Signatories: 6

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Jeremy Corbyn

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

John McDonnell

Claudia Webbe

That this House stands in solidarity with the Maasai people of Tanzania who are being forcibly evicted on the false pretence that they are damaging the ecosystem through a growth in population; notes that some 150,000 Maasai people live in the Ngorongoro and Loliondo Conservation areas of Tanzania, a designated UNESCO World Heritage since 2010 on account of its cultural value; urges the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to temporarily suspend its designation of Ngorongoro as a World Heritage site as it fails to comply with UNESCO’s human rights criteria; further notes that the United Nations Special Rapporteurs have called on the Tanzanian Government to immediately halt plans for the relocation of indigenous people; is concerned that the Tanzanian Government is ignoring the views of the UN panel of experts who in July 2021 stated that such evictions jeopardize the Maasai’s physical and cultural survival in the name of nature conservation, safari tourism and trophy hunting, ignoring the relationship that the Maasai traditionally have with their lands, territories and resources and their stewardship role in protecting biodiversity; is alarmed to hear reports of the Tanzanian police and security forces using unlawful force to remove local indigenous communities; calls upon the Tanzanian Government to cease such action forthwith, repatriate those removed to date, and compensate those injured in the process; and further calls on the United Arab Emirates to refuse to participate in any such scheme to displace indigenous people and engage in trophy hunting in Tanzania.

231Cranhill Development Trust Refugee Week

Tabled: 30/06/22 Signatories: 6

David Linden

Allan Dorans

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Amy Callaghan

That this House commends Cranhill Development Trust’s Refugee Festival events, including a barbeque and gardening activities; highlights the aim of the Refugee Festival, to recognise the huge contribution of refugees to life in Scotland, and to celebrate refugees in our communities; notes that this festival brings people together to meet and share their stories; further notes that this years theme for the Refugee Festival is storytelling, to reflect the varied and rich stories that refugees have to tell, including the many ways possible to share these stories, such as through music, dance, food, film, poetry, art and theatre; congratulates Cranhill Development Trust for hosting a great event for the Refugee Festival, with a huge turnout; thanks the Royal Horticultural society for hosting a planting session and Stewart Ennis for leading a film and storytelling workshop; and further thanks to all volunteers at the Cranhill Development Fund, representatives from Scottish Refugee Council, Govan Community Project, and Lifelink.

239Lancet study on privatisation in the NHS and treatable deaths

Tabled: 30/06/22 Signatories: 20

Jon Trickett

Jonathan Edwards

Jeremy Corbyn

Charlotte Nichols

Kim Johnson

Tony Lloyd

That this House expresses its concern at analysis published in The Lancet public health journal by the University of Oxford, which finds that the increase in outsourcing to the private for-profit sector in England has corresponded with an increase in the number of patients dying of treatable causes; notes that the analysis shows that an annual increase in outsource spending of 1 per cent is associated with a rise in the number of people dying of treatable causes of 0.38 per cent and that 557 additional deaths between 2014 and 2020 might be attributed to the rise in outsourcing; further notes that the Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local health bodies to tender services to private health companies; believes that such privatisation and outsourcing has been a disaster for the NHS, which has resulted in falling standards of care for patients, unnecessary deaths and worse working conditions for healthcare staff; calls on the Government to examine the aforementioned analysis; recommends that the Government reverses the outsourcing and privatisation of the NHS in England that has taken place since 2012; and calls on the Government to commit to halting further privatisation in the NHS.

240Llwydcoed Brass Band 110th anniversary

Tabled: 30/06/22 Signatories: 22

Beth Winter

Hywel Williams

Kate Osborne

Jonathan Edwards

Wayne David

Jeremy Corbyn

That this House congratulates Llwydcoed Brass Band on reaching its 110th anniversary; celebrates the role of miners in establishing the Band in 1912; notes the efforts of the Band to support the welfare of local residents in difficult economic circumstances throughout its history, including in particular the march of band members to Parliament from Cynon Valley to protest the lack of employment in the Valley in the 1930s; further notes the Band's musical success, including first prize at the National Eisteddfod in 1952 and the most recent festival in 2019; as well as the Band’s most recent achievement in qualifying for the British National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall in 2021, representing the Cynon Valley; and looks forward to many more successes in the Band's future.

251Draft Mental Health Bill

Tabled: 5/07/22 Signatories: 11

Tony Lloyd

Jim Shannon

Hywel Williams

Ben Lake

Liz Saville Roberts

Caroline Lucas

That this House welcomes the publication of the Draft Mental Health Bill; applauds the aim to ensure appropriate care for people with serious mental illness within the criminal justice system, better meet the needs of people with a learning disability to include those with autistic spectrum condition, give people greater control over their treatment, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are disproportionately detained under the provisions of the current Act and to provide funding to enable local communities to explore alternatives to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis; further understands that despite the Government’s public call for evidence to support the development of a new cross-Government 10-year plan for mental health, including supporting children and young people’s mental health, there are no current plans to bring forward specific legislative proposals to require early intervention and preventative measures to help address children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing issues at the first possible opportunity; and urges the Government to amend the Draft Mental Health Bill in accordance or give a commitment to introduce a stand-alone Bill to provide a Framework for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People to include fully-funded early intervention and preventive strategies within schools and in the community.

252Social tariffs for broadband

Tabled: 5/07/22 Signatories: 15

Jamie Stone

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Ben Lake

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

That this House recognises positive impact of discounted broadband tariffs for consumers on low incomes or with special social needs, especially during a cost-of-living crisis; acknowledges that there is currently no mandatory requirement for broadband or mobile providers to offer social tariffs; notes that with the amendments to the Communications Act 2003 that came in force in December 2020, Ofcom has the power to consider the need for industry-wide social tariffs for disadvantaged groups of customers, with direction from the Government; further notes that if social tariffs were made mandatory, over 7 million households could potentially benefit from having the cost of bills reduced; acknowledges that just 1 per cent of potentially eligible households are taking advantage of social tariffs, which is often a result of lack of awareness around discounted offers; calls on the Government to direct Ofcom to instate mandatory and universal broadband and mobile social tariffs for vulnerable consumers and to take steps to improve the advertisement of current social tariffs on offer.

254Srebrenica Memorial Week 2022

Tabled: 5/07/22 Signatories: 22

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Ben Lake

Carla Lockhart

Hywel Williams

That this House recognises the 11th July as the annual day of commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide; commits to supporting the work of communities and schools across the country to tackle hatred and intolerance by raising awareness and educating people about the genocide that took place in Srebrenica; pledges to use the lessons from Srebrenica to combat all forms of prejudice and discrimination that targets anyone because of their religion, ethnicity, gender, sexuality or any other characteristic; commends the dignity and determination of the survivors of genocide and ethnic cleansing who have rebuilt their lives as refugees in the UK; expresses its gratitude for the hugely invaluable work of the local organisation Remembering Srebrenica, who have united people from different backgrounds through organising activities to commemorate the victims and educate them on the tragic consequences of unchecked hatred, helping to build a more cohesive society whilst celebrating the diversity which enriches our country.

255The contribution of the co-operative movement in the UK economy

Tabled: 5/07/22 Signatories: 15

Sir Mark Hendrick

Gareth Thomas

Mark Menzies

Angus Brendan MacNeil

Alex Norris

Tim Farron

That this House recognises the vital contribution of the UK co-operative movement to the economy; further notes that co-operatives in the UK operate across a wide range of sectors, all guided by the values and principles of co-operation that include concern for community and member economic participation; recognises the importance of the co-operative sector in democratising the UK economy and empowering people to take control of their own lives; notes Co-operatives Fortnight taking place from 20 June to 3 July 2022; considers it in the interest of the UK as a whole to ensure the co-operative movement continues to grow; believes that it can play an important role in community-led economic development and levelling-up; and urges the Government to take steps to encourage the expansion of the co-operative sector.

256Scottish Café Awards

Tabled: 6/07/22 Signatories: 5

Kirsten Oswald

Jim Shannon

Allan Dorans

Chris Stephens

Amy Callaghan

That this House congratulates the over 200 Scotland’s elite café professionals who gathered at the Marriott Hotel Glasgow on Monday 27 June 2022 on the occasion of the Scottish Café Awards; recognises the breadth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by these specialists whose efforts and dedication ensure their grateful customers receive high-quality food and drink; notes that the café sector plays a vital part in the vibrancy of local communities and high streets, delivers welcome opportunities to combat loneliness and showcases excellent customer service as well as first-class fare; further notes the diverse range of businesses operating in this sector and applauds the industry and hard work involved in making these small businesses a success; and commends the sterling efforts of the teams involved in two East Renfrewshire businesses, Rouken Glen Garden Centre Café in Giffnock, winners of the award for Garden Centre Café of the Year and Ian’s Kitchen in Eaglesham for their success in being named Café Kitchen of the Year.

258Death of Andy Goram

Tabled: 6/07/22 Signatories: 14

Chris Stephens

Alison Thewliss

David Linden

Anne McLaughlin

Kirsten Oswald

Richard Thomson

That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of former Rangers, Hibernian, Motherwell, Manchester United, Oldham and Scottish International footballer Andy Goram at the age of 58; recognises he was one of the most talented goalkeepers in Scottish and British football in the '80s and '90s; applauds his achievements for Rangers Football Club, winning the league on five occasions, winning three Scottish Cups, two League Cups and winning the Scottish Writers and Players’ Player of the Year awards in the 92/93 season; notes that his footballing achievements were recognised in 2010 when he was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame; further notes he was selected for Scotland at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and the 1992 and 1996 European Championships; recognises that Andy was the only man to represent Scotland internationally both in football and cricket; commends Andy Goram for his bravery in speaking out about his diagnosis and raising awareness of oesophageal cancer and the importance of early diagnosis and getting checked if you have any symptoms you are worried about; and sends its deepest condolences to Andy’s family, friends and the whole football world who are mourning his passing.

261Access to bank accounts for charitable organisations

Tabled: 7/07/22 Signatories: 9

Mr Barry Sheerman

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Ben Lake

John McDonnell

Jonathan Edwards

That this House notes the brilliant work of the charitable sector and the positive impact charities have on communities across the country; recognises that charities must be supported to thrive and the unique role Government plays in creating the conditions by which the third-sector can flourish; further notes that charities require access to finance and bank accounts so they can operate in the public interest; is therefore concerned about reports that charities are finding it increasingly difficult to access banking services; believes that if these difficulties are left unresolved the delivery of charity services will be at risk; and calls on the Government to work with banks, UK Finance and third-sector groups to solve the issues experienced by charities and ensure they have access to financial services that are crucial for their running.

263All Stars Netball Club, East Renfrewshire

Tabled: 7/07/22 Signatories: 4

Kirsten Oswald

Allan Dorans

Chris Stephens

Amy Callaghan

That this House welcomes the success of East Renfrewshire’s All Stars Netball Club, which, pre-pandemic, was the biggest junior netball club in Scotland with over 150 players aged from 5 to 17; notes that over the pandemic the club continued outdoor training, overcoming difficulties in accessing premises to do so, and secured four newly qualified level one coaches from their under 17 members to help coach younger players, with the training for this award being done on line; congratulates the club on winning the Under 15 Scottish Youth Club competition at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, after being undefeated all season and on reaching the final of the Under 13 Scottish Youth Club tournament; further congratulates the club’s Marissa Carlin on being shortlisted for Volunteer Coach of the Year and Alex Wittmann who won Young Volunteer Coach of the Year in East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Awards, and the club on winning Club of the Year; recognises the club’s growing influence locally and nationally, with East Renfrewshire District Under 15s winning Scotland’s national netball league, also undefeated all season, the Under 17 team coming 4th in Scotland, and two players involved in the Scottish Under 17 squad, and congratulates Anna Beattie and the many volunteers, including volunteer coaches and managers, whose time, energy, and commitment contribute to the club’s triumphs and the fun and joy shared by the club’s members every week at training.

264Accessible council meetings

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 4

Caroline Lucas

Debbie Abrahams

Jonathan Edwards

Claudia Webbe

That this House is concerned that the emergency regulations that allowed councils to conduct meetings remotely between 2 April 2020 and 7 May 2021, and which enabled disabled people and people with caring responsibilities to fully and fairly participate, are no longer in place; notes the Local Government Association's (LGA) call to reinstate hybrid meetings and their statement that this kind of flexibility is vital in attracting a wider range of people to stand as local election candidates; further notes the findings from the LGA in June 2022 that 72 per cent of councillors surveyed felt a hybrid model could attract more ethnic minority people, younger people and women to stand in local elections; is alarmed by the LGA council survey carried out between October and November 2021, which found that returning exclusively to in-person meetings had resulted in 72 per cent of councils seeing a drop in councillor attendance at statutory meetings and a 73 per cent drop in public attendance; welcomes the findings from a 2021 YouGov survey that found that 60 per cent of people said, given a choice, they would prefer to work remotely at least some of the time and research from the International Energy Agency that suggests remote working can lead to a reduction in climate emissions; and calls on the Government to make democracy more accessible this Disability Pride Month by making permanent the express provision for hybrid council meetings.

265Ministerial resignation payments (No. 2)

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 8

Munira Wilson

Wera Hobhouse

Layla Moran

Jonathan Edwards

Daisy Cooper

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House recognises that resigning Ministers are entitled to 25 per cent of the annual salary they were paid in office; notes that the cost of the 51 resignations from Government payroll last week could cost the taxpayer £245,487; further acknowledges that the cost of living crisis is forcing more children to hunger, with many families relying on foodbanks; and calls on the resigning Ministers to forgo their payments to fund 81,829 free school meal vouchers in the summer holidays.

266Lochardil Primary School

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 3

Drew Hendry

Douglas Chapman

Amy Callaghan

That this House congratulates the staff and pupils at Lochardil Primary School on receiving the School of Sanctuary award from City Sanctuary UK; for showing solidarity with and welcoming those who need sanctuary; commends the commitment from the staff and students to accommodate students from a refugee background by expanding their learning and preparing new materials; and congratulates Lochardil Primary School on being the first school in Scotland to receive that award.

267Loch Insh Outdoor Centre

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 2

Drew Hendry

Douglas Chapman

That this House congratulates the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre on winning Best Outdoor Centre at this year’s Scottish Hospitality Awards; further congratulates the centre on receiving the Tripadvisor’s Travellers Choice award 2022 for ranking in the top 10 per cent of visitor attractions worldwide; commends the ongoing hard work of the team for providing an excellent range of activities and courses; recognises the importance of their contribution to active tourism in Scotland; and wishes the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre great success for the future.

268Canolfan Felin Fach Centre

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 2

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

That this House congratulates Canolfan Felin Fach on celebrating 30 years serving the town of Pwllheli and surrounding communities of Pen Llyn as a community health and wellbeing Hub; notes that the centre has provided invaluable resources and accommodation for voluntary groups and statutory agencies as well as vital support for individuals experiencing food and fuel poverty, homelessness, mental health problems, drug or alcohol addiction, and for those people who feel socially isolated in their community; further notes their work as a donation point supporting Ukrainian refugees; and celebrates Ceira, Sharon, Sami, Sandra, Debbie, Christine and Meinir on their work in the local community.

273Keith Parry and the LGBTQ+ community in north Wales

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 2

Hywel Williams

Jonathan Edwards

That this House recognises Keith Parry from Bangor for a lifetime of commitment to supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community across north Wales; notes that Keith opened up his phone line to provide support for those who needed a safe space to talk through their problems; further notes that Keith has been instrumental in promoting safe sex among the local LGBTQ+ community, making available leaflets, information and condoms to partygoers and students; acknowledges the work Keith has done to promote inclusivity and openness among members of the local LGBTQ+ community and his efforts in moving north Wales Pride celebrations from a remote farm to the centre of Bangor high street; congratulates Keith on receiving a lifetime achievement award from North Wales Pride and an Icon of Pride award from Chester Pride in recognition of his decades of campaigning on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community; and hopes that Keith’s tireless campaigning for LGBTQ+ equality and safe sex will inspire others to campaign for inclusion and diversity across north Wales.

274Shetland Pride 2022

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 4

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Layla Moran

Wendy Chamberlain

Daisy Cooper

That this House welcomes the outstanding success of the first Shetland Pride Festival; acknowledges the hard work and dedication presented by those who organised the event and pays tribute to the work of Kerrie Meyer; notes that approximately 2,000 people took part and attracted visitors from across the country and from overseas, from as far as Australia; recognises the support from local organisations including NHS Shetland, Shetland Women's Aid, and the Shetland women's rugby team who set up stalls during the event; notes the significance of the event and the importance of ensuring that the LGBTQ+ community celebrate who they are without judgement, and prove how much support there is for the community within Shetland; and looks forward to the future of Shetland Pride events.

276Maximum temperature in the workplace

Tabled: 11/07/22 Signatories: 38

Ian Mearns

Kate Hollern

Grahame Morris

Mick Whitley

Chris Stephens

Charlotte Nichols

That this House notes that recent surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working in uncomfortable high temperatures, and that the consequences of this range from dizziness, tiredness, asthma, throat infections and, in extreme cases, heat stroke and death; insists that without recognised law, current recommendations for employers to maintain a reasonable temperature within the workplace are impossible to enforce unless a worker is seriously insured or killed from heat stress; and calls on the Government to introduce legislative proposals to ensure a maximum working temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, or 27 degrees Celsius for those doing strenuous work, beyond which employers would have a statutory duty to introduce effective control measures, such as installing ventilation or moving staff away from windows and sources of heat.