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Published: Friday 2 December 2022

Early Day Motions tabled on Thursday 1 December 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

642Hearing Diagnostics and detection of hearing loss

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Douglas Chapman

That this House welcomes the development by Scottish based enterprise Hearing Diagnostics of their innovative product, Audimetroid, which gives a more accurate and cost effective solution to the early detection of hearing loss; further welcomes the additional support and financing to the company by investment syndicate Archangels and Scottish Enterprise; and wishes them well in developing their product and reaching new global export markets.

643Pollok United SCIO

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Pollok United SCIO on winning the Glasgow Club of the Year 2022 award at the Glasgow’s Sport Awards 2022, a special ceremony at the Emirate's Arena on 28 November 2022; notes the Glasgow’s Sport Awards honour athletes, clubs, coaches, schools and volunteers for the impact they have made on sport, physical activity and well-being in the city; further notes Pollok United’s award recognises their contribution to the development of sport in Glasgow; recognises Pollok United SCIO is an SFA Platinum Legacy Football Club providing excellent coaching to boys and girls from mini-kickers to senior men's and women's football, and that they provide a variety of engagement projects in their community spaces; and wishes Pollok United SCIO the best of luck in all future endeavours.

644Charlotte Craig and Impact Arts

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Chris Stephens

That this House warmly congratulates Charlotte Craig from Impact Arts on winning the Self-Management through Arts Award at the Self-Management Awards 2022, a ceremony hosted by ALLIANCE Scotland; notes this award is a recognition of Charlotte’s accomplishments and hard work at the Craft Café in Govan; recognises the Craft Café offers a safe, social and creative environment where older people can learn new skills, renew social networks and reconnect with their communities; recognises the award was well-deserved acknowledgement of Charlotte’s creative abilities and leading style which have made a lasting impact on the café’s service users, allowing them to grow in confidence and have a say in their day-to-day activities; and wishes Charlotte and the whole team at Impact Arts continued success in their future endeavours.

645Industrial Dispute at Shelter

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

John McDonnell

That this House supports Unite members taking industrial action at Shelter; stands with these workers based at offices across the country in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Blackburn, Merseyside, Manchester, Sheffield Hub and North Bank, Birmingham, Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Norwich, Hackney and London Old Street; is concerned by Shelter’s imposition of a 3 per cent pay deal without proper consultation in the middle of a cost of living crisis despite the organisation’s healthy finances; notes that Shelter’s own claims show they have reserves of £17 million; further notes that this is substantially in excess of the organisation’s target reserves of £8.9 million; understands that the Retail Price Index is at its highest level since 1980; is alarmed that this means RPI is currently over 10 per cent higher than Shelter’s imposed 3 per cent pay deal; is disappointed to see an organisation with the reputation and mission statement of Shelter treating its workers with such disrespect; is clear that those working for a housing charity should not be experiencing housing insecurity as a result of low pay meaning they are unable to afford their rent; is encouraged by the large growth in union membership amongst Shelter’s workers during this dispute; and urges Shelter to rethink and fully commit to meaningful negotiations with representatives from its workers’ trade union, Unite.

646Britannica Magazine Schools Quiz Championship 2022

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Mr Alistair Carmichael

That this House congratulates the organisers of, and all schools that took part in, the first Britannica Magazine Schools Quiz Championship, in particular those schools that took part in the finals of the championship on 30 November 2022 in London; notes in particular the participation of pupils from Stenness Community School in Orkney, who were able to make the 1000-mile round trip to London thanks to generous donations from across the community; believes that making learning and reading fun and engaging for young people is a vital part of a well-rounded education; and looks forward to further Britannica competitions and similar events aimed at encouraging young people across the United Kingdom to come together to share their enthusiasm for learning and general knowledge.

647Housing in West Yorkshire

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Mr Barry Sheerman

That this House recognises the lack of housing across England; notes the particular shortage of social housing and housing association in West Yorkshire and Huddersfield; expresses concern at the consequent impact on vulnerable individuals such as domestic abuse victims forced to remain in abusive situations due to lack of suitable emergency accommodation; further notes the inability of large families to gain suitable properties for their families; recognises the local authority provided housing availability in Kirklees is 322, or 1.1 per cent of Local Authority capacity, and that simultaneously there are 5,952 available properties in Kirklees, but only 5.4 per cent of these are Local Authority properties; regrets that many individuals are on the housing register for years and cannot access social housing; calls on the Government to create urgent availability for emergency accommodation and increases funding for social housing in Kirklees and West Yorkshire.

649Families Like Us SCIO

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House congratulates Families Like Us SCIO on securing a grant of £173,842 from the National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the work of Hamilton-based Families Like Us SCIO in providing a support service for families, in particular single parent families and unemployed parents; commends the initiatives led by Families Like Us SCIO including education and training for unemployed parents to increase their employability, support for better mental health, improved life skills and better quality of life; understands the group will use the funding to provide holistic support services and activities for families with young children facing challenging circumstances; further recognises this will allow Families Like Us SCIO to support approximately 550 people in South Lanarkshire with the support of five volunteers; and wishes Families Like US SCIO well in their current work and all future endeavours.

650Springfield Gardens Residents Association

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House commends Springfield Gardens Residents Association on their projects to benefit residents of Springfield Gardens at Uddingston Cross; praises the residents association’s aim to develop a programme of events that includes social and learning sessions, and a range of day trips for elderly residents; congratulates Springfield Gardens Residents Association on their successful application for a grant of £5,310 from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the programme; understands the programme is aimed at reducing isolation, increasing links with the local community, and building resilience and confidence; recognises the programme will benefit 55 residents at the Beild home in Uddingston and nearby senior residents of the wider local community through increased contact and accessibility; further congratulates the innovative efforts of the Residents Association to tackling issues of loneliness among the elderly in our community; and wishes Springfield Gardens Residents Association well in their future endeavours.

651St Mary's for All SCIO

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House recognises the efforts of St Mary’s for All SCIO to provide a safe, accessible, community space for the local residents of Hamilton; further recognises the community space allows a meeting space for fantastic local groups including Circle, Counselling for All, CAB, Women’s Aid, Lanarkshire Carers, Let’s Dance, as well as the local Cubs and Scouts; congratulates St Mary’s for All on their work to ensure the 19th Century Gothic church hall at St Mary’s in Hamilton remains fit for purpose and accessible to vital community groups; recognises the efforts of St Mary’s for All in allowing this space to be used to provide skills and support consistently for the local community and reinvestment of profits for the common good; and further congratulates St Mary’s for All SCIO on securing a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund which will allow the charity to employ a development officer to continue the engagement of volunteers and the wider community who meet in St Mary's Hall in Hamilton.

652Barn Buddies Community Interest Company

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House congratulates Barn Buddies Community Interest Company on securing £7,820 of funding through the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this grant will be used for the group to visit schools, respite centres and other group settings to deliver services of equine learning and therapy; commends their work engaging schools and other groups within South Lanarkshire in Equine learning; understands the importance of equine learning and the positive impact this can have especially on rural communities; and wishes the group well in their endeavours.

653Carluke Development Trust

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House congratulates Carluke Development Trust on securing £70,984 of funding through the National Lottery Community Fund; applauds Carluke Development Trust, established in 1999 on their work with communities to carry out projects developing the community, space, environment of Carluke, Braidwood, Law, Crossford and Kilncadzow; highlights that this work helps and is important in helping to grow sustainable and thriving economies of these communities; notes that this grant will allow the Trust to deliver a community gardening project providing activities, events and workshops for the local community; welcomes that this project will deliver a range of horticultural, educational, training and volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, and will engage the local community; further highlights the wide-ranging benefit and community involvement that this three-year grant will bring with approximately 2,500 people benefiting and 150 regular volunteers being involved; and wishes Carluke Development Trust well in their future endeavours.

654Childcare in the Community

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House congratulates Childcare in the Community on securing £4,707 of funding through the National Lottery Community Fund; commends Childcare in the Community on their work in providing childcare services in South Lanarkshire including nursery, mobile creche, out of school and pre-school education services; notes that this grant will be used to deliver a holiday programme of hubs delivering recreational and education activities to young people in the Hamilton area, and to fund a new vehicle for the organisation to support their work; highlights the wide-ranging benefits that this type of work will have for children, parents and guardians across South Lanarkshire including developing the individual skills, knowledge and community involvement of the children; and wishes Childcare in the Community continued success in their work to help children’s development through working closely with parents and carers.

655Clydesdale Community Initiatives

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House congratulates Clydesdale Community Initiatives on securing £9,653 of funding through the National Lottery Community Fund; praises Clydesdale Community Initiatives, established in 2002, on their work in supporting people facing barriers to inclusion to make a contribution to their community through developing skills and gaining real work experience; commends Clydesdale Community Initiatives on their inclusive philosophy of everyone contributes, everyone gains, valuing individuals for their interests, abilities and contribution to the community; understands Clydesdale Community Initiatives will use the grant to fund a community repair shop hosting surgeries for local people to bring old, damaged or broken furniture to be repaired or upcycled; applauds the ambition of Clydesdale Community Initiatives on combining their work of community skills development with the environmentally friendly practice of furniture upcycling; and wishes Clydesdale Community Initiatives well on this project and all future ventures.

656National Lottery Funding for Govan Youth Information Project (GYIP)

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Govan Youth Information Project (GYIP) based in Govan in the Glasgow South West constituency on their award of a £9,930 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands this funding will be used to enhance the activities in their holiday programme for children aged 5 -13 years and host a community fun day in the Summer holidays for local families and organisations to attend; recognises GYIP delivers empowering and meaningful youth work to all children and young people within Govan area, providing support and information to their service users; and wishes Govan Youth Information Project the best with all its future endeavours.

657National Lottery Funding for Park Villa Football Development

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Park Villa Football Development based in Govan in the Glasgow South West constituency on their award of a £105,372 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands this funding will be used to develop the Glasgow Club Drumoyne facility into a community sport and social hub that will provide a wide range of activities and opportunities for the broader community of Greater Govan, Cardonald and Craigton; recognises Park Villa Development offer a safe and empowering environment for over 250 children a week to embrace playing football as a positive alternative to anti-social behaviour through inclusion and a positive mental attitude; and wishes Park Villa Football Development the best with all its future endeavours.

658National Lottery Funding for Greater Pollok Services

Tabled: 1/12/22 Signatories: 1

Chris Stephens

That this House congratulates Greater Pollok Services CIC based in Pollok in the Glasgow South West constituency on their award of a £9,625 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands this funding will be used to extend their volunteer coordinators role to become full-time and allow them to continue to deliver a wide range of services in the Greater Pollok area; recognises Greater Pollok Services provide support to residents across Pollok by working in partnership with other agencies for the benefit of local people; and wishes Greater Pollok Services CIC the best with all its future endeavours.

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.

597Funding for fire and rescue services

Tabled: 21/11/22 Signatories: 56

Mary Kelly Foy

Zarah Sultana

Claudia Webbe

Jonathan Edwards

Kim Johnson

Richard Burgon

That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises that the fire and rescue service has suffered central funding cuts of around 30 per cent since 2010, resulting in the loss of more than 11,500 frontline firefighters; is concerned that lives could be put at risk from further cuts; acknowledges that firefighters have lost approximately £4,000 in real terms over the past decade; notes with dismay that some firefighters are resorting to food banks; further notes when inflation is taken into account, the 5 per cent offer from the employers that was rejected by the Fire Brigades Union still represents a further cut in real wages; calls for urgent central Government funding for fire and rescue services; and urges employers and the Government to give firefighters a fair pay rise.

600Pension Credit

Tabled: 22/11/22 Signatories: 18

Patricia Gibson

Jim Shannon

John McDonnell

Jonathan Edwards

Allan Dorans

Caroline Lucas

That this House welcomes the Government’s promotion of Pension Credit to increase its uptake, at long last, given that research by Independent Age had shown that only 61 per cent of those eligible were receiving it; appreciates that Pension Credit can be a gateway benefit for low income pensioners; is concerned by reports of lengthy delays to the processing of Pension Credit claims, with some pensioners forced to wait several months before payment is made; is disappointed by the failure of the Government to prepare for the increase in Pension Credit claims made as a result of its own awareness campaign; calls for additional support to be given to the Department for Work and Pensions to assist processing Pension Credit claims; and recognises the need for immediate action to ensure the most vulnerable in our society receive the support promised by Pension Credit to protect them during what will be a harsh winter.

61916 Days of activism against gender-based violence campaign

Tabled: 28/11/22 Signatories: 11

David Linden

Patricia Gibson

Allan Dorans

Jim Shannon

Drew Hendry

Chris Law

That this House supports 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence which is an annual international campaign which commenced this year on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and will run until Human Rights Day on 10 December; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide; notes with regret that violence against women and girls is estimated to affect more than one in three women, a figure that has remained largely unchanged over the last decade; commends the objectives of the campaign which include calling for global action to increase awareness, galvanising advocacy efforts and sharing knowledge and innovations to end violence against women and girls once and for all; and advocates for all to take part in the 16 Days of Activism and amplify the important work of women’s rights activists.

621Campaign for justice for the victims of the Bhopal gas leak

Tabled: 28/11/22 Signatories: 42

Navendu Mishra

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Mr Virendra Sharma

Ben Lake

Chris Law

Jim Shannon

That this House remembers the terrible disaster that took place on 2 December 1984 in Bhopal, India, when a major poisonous gas leak from the Union Carbide pesticide plant resulted in more than 600,000 people being exposed to the highly toxic methyl isocyanate gas; notes that Amnesty International has stated that more than 100,000 people now live with contaminated water supplies and exposure to the chemicals, as well as a range of health problems and chronic illnesses caused by the disaster; commends the work of the late journalist Mr Rajkumar Keswani who reported on inadequate safety measures at the plant several years before the disaster; further notes that current owners, Dow Chemicals, need to urgently rectify the environmental damage and properly compensate the victims, survivors and their families; commends the work of Indian civil society groups, the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal, the TUC, UNISON and Action for Bhopal in campaigning on this issue; and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice so that the victims who have been waiting 38 years for justice finally receive closure.

622Plastics

Tabled: 28/11/22 Signatories: 28

Geraint Davies

Rosie Duffield

Tony Lloyd

Caroline Lucas

Tim Farron

John McNally

That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; calls for the Government to publish a strategy for promoting a circular economy in respect of plastics, including setting targets and measures for the elimination and recycling of single-use plastics; calls for Secretary of State for Environment to establish a task force to develop proposals to encourage the use of reuse and refill models of packaging, to report annually to Parliament on the implementation of the strategy, to ensure that UK targets for the elimination and recycling of plastic packaging are more demanding than equivalent targets set by the European Union, and to require manufacturers and retailers to pay for the cost of recycling plastic; calls for Government to set annual targets for reducing the quantity of plastic waste that is incinerated; and calls for the Secretary of State of the Environment to publish a plan for banning the export of plastic waste by 2027, make provision for the purpose of reducing the cost of recycling plastic, including measures to encourage the standardisation of plastic packaging, give powers to the Office for Environmental Protection to enforce legislation relating to plastic pollution, and make provision for the purpose of encouraging the development of sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging; and calls for the Government to publish a plan for the use of fiscal policy to incentivise investment in recycling infrastructure and sustainable behaviour by consumers and retailers.

624Protection of patient data (No. 2)

Tabled: 28/11/22 Signatories: 3

John McDonnell

Apsana Begum

Claudia Webbe

That this House notes that the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care has written to all Integrated Care Systems, now running local health partnerships, warning that organisations could be processing confidential patient information without ensuring that the processing does not breach confidentiality; considers that this vindicates the refusal by Dr Shashikanth to share his patients' records with the local Primary Care Network, complying with his patients' wishes, despite the unacceptable pressures put upon him to do so by some within the NHS; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to guarantee the right of general practitioners to abide by their patients' wishes to determine whom their data is shared with.

626BBC Radio Foyle

Tabled: 29/11/22 Signatories: 4

Colum Eastwood

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Christine Jardine

That this House calls on BBC Northern Ireland Executives to immediately reverse cuts announced to BBC Radio Foyle, its flagship breakfast show and its newsroom staff; condemns this cynical attempt to try to close BBC Radio Foyle by gradually undermining its sustainability and independence; notes that BBC Radio Foyle has played an important role in the civic and political discourse across the Northwest of Ireland since its founding in 1979; commends all those who work across the BBC in Northern Ireland; and calls on the corporation to immediately reverse the cuts announced across BBC services in Northern Ireland, protecting jobs and top-quality journalism.

627International Day of Persons with disabilities and Purple Sock Day

Tabled: 29/11/22 Signatories: 7

Dr Lisa Cameron

Wendy Chamberlain

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Chris Stephens

Claudia Webbe

That this House recognises the United Nations International Day of Persons with disabilities (IDPD), which has taken place on 3 December every year since 1992 in order to promote the rights and well-being of disabled people across society; understands that disability exclusion from political, social, economic and cultural life is a significant social problem; acknowledges the importance of the work of Parallel Lifestyle for their organisation of Purple Sock Day, which marks IDPD by raising positive awareness of disability inclusion and helping to fund disability-owned start-up businesses and entrepreneurs; and calls on the Government to recognise the importance of promoting disability inclusion and enterprise.

629Lisa Halley, Guide Dogs Outstanding Person of the Year

Tabled: 29/11/22 Signatories: 4

Chris Law

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Christine Jardine

That this House congratulates Lisa Halley from Dundee on her award of Outstanding Person of the Year at the Guide Dogs People Awards 2022; notes that Lisa received this award for her brilliant work to graduate with a degree in psychology from Abertay University in 2020; recognises that she was supported throughout her studies by her dual guide dog Jumble, who helped give her the confidence to start university; thanks all at Guide Dogs for the excellent work that they do across the country to support people in our local communities; and wishes Lisa, Jumble and all at Guide Dogs all the best for the future.

633St Andrew's Day Declaration

Tabled: 29/11/22 Signatories: 3

Neale Hanvey

Kenny MacAskill

Angus Brendan MacNeil

That this House welcomes and endorses the St Andrew's Day Declaration of 30 November 2022 which states that we the people, elected members and civic organisations of Scotland assert that our nation has the right of self-determination to freely determine our political status and to freely pursue our economic, social and cultural development, mindful of the Scottish constitutional tradition of the sovereignty of the people, we will democratically challenge any authority or government which seeks to deny us that right.

635Members' attendance in the House

Tabled: 29/11/22 Signatories: 9

Christine Jardine

Wendy Chamberlain

Jamie Stone

Chris Law

Wera Hobhouse

Munira Wilson

That this House believes that there should be a change to the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament to set a limit to the number of days Members can spend being paid to take part in the recording of entertainment television programmes abroad while the House is sitting.

636Contribution to the community of Cumnock by Marion Gilliland

Tabled: 30/11/22 Signatories: 2

Allan Dorans

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises and congratulates Marion Gilliland of Cumnock on being named Scotland’s High Street hero at the recent Scottish Towns Partnership awards ceremony; notes her outstanding contribution and commitment to the community of Cumnock for over thirty years through her work with the Cumnock Business Association and the significant difference made by her in improving the local area and businesses; and further notes Marion’s support of local and national charities including raising over twenty four thousand pounds for Motor Neurone Disease whilst suffering personal ill health.

637Xinjiang fire and zero covid protests

Tabled: 30/11/22 Signatories: 3

Layla Moran [R]

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

That this House acknowledges with concern the fire that took place in the Xinjiang region of China, on Friday 25 November, killing 10 people, and leading to protests across the country about China’s zero-covid policy; notes with alarm reports that Chinese authorities have used disproportionate force in response to these peaceful protests; reaffirms its solidarity with pro-democracy and human rights activists across China; further condemns the attack and detention of a BBC Journalist, Ed Lawrence by Chinese authorities; recognises that China is in breach of international obligations, in particular UN Resolution 70/162 requiring states to create and maintain a safe and enabling environment for journalists to perform their work independently and without undue interference; and calls on the UK government to raise the issue of the right to peaceful protest across China.

638150th anniversary of first international football match

Tabled: 30/11/22 Signatories: 7

Gavin Newlands

Carol Monaghan

Patrick Grady

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Ian Blackford

Alison Thewliss

That this House notes that St. Andrew’s Day marks the 150th anniversary of the first international football match played between Scotland and England at the West of Scotland cricket ground in Glasgow in 1872, attracting a crowd of around 4,000 each paying one shilling for entry; notes that the final score was 0-0 following a disallowed Scotland goal in the first half; acknowledges that this match marked the beginning of football as an international game, with the formation of the Football Associations of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland in subsequent years as well as the Danish Football Association, the first football governing body outside of these isles; notes the crucial role Scotland has played in the development of football over the past 150 years, including Andrew Watson as the first black international football player and administrator in the world, the innovations in play brought about by the Scotch Professors who dominated the game north and south of the border in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and exporting football around the world to become the global game it is today; notes that Scotland also produced the first World Club Champions in 1888 with Renton FC’s victory over West Bromwich Albion; and looks forward to a further 150 years of Scotland playing a pivotal role in the world’s most popular sport.

639Ardrossan Winton Rovers U14 Girls Football Team

Tabled: 30/11/22 Signatories: 2

Patricia Gibson

Jim Shannon

That this House applauds the recent victory of Ardrossan Winton Rovers U14 Girls Football Team over Strathaven Dynamo, and securing the South West Region Erin Cuthbert League title; appreciates the skill, dedication and commitment of the team; recognises that this team is the first ever from the Three Towns to win this accolade, doing so without losing a single match during the whole season; understands that the support from the wider Ardrossan Winton Rovers family, Ardrossan Winton Rovers CIC and Ardrossan Winton Rovers Youth Academy, has been vital to the U14 Girls Football Team throughout the season, as has the support of the local community; and looks forward to the team's preparations for its next challenge as it prepares for U16s football and admires Ardrossan Winton Rovers Girls providing opportunities for girls to play football in a safe and fun environment with Scottish Football Association qualified coaches via its Youth Academy, which delivers a pathway right through to women's adult football.

640Eglinton Diner in Saltcoats

Tabled: 30/11/22 Signatories: 2

Patricia Gibson

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Eglinton Diner in Windmill Street in Saltcoats on its securing the accolade of Best Fish and Chip Shop in Scotland at the 2022 Scottish Business Awards; acknowledges that this recognition comes in the wake of its previous award for the best fish and chip shop in Ayrshire earlier this year; pays tribute to the hard work of owner Josephine Donald who started as a fryer in chip shops and took ownership of the Eglinton Diner four and half years ago; is also impressed by the hard work of the diner's fryers Ashley Donald, Jenna Wishart and Grady Purcheon and all the staff who work so diligently in the diner's fast paced environment; understands that this diner is well supported by local residents due to the excellent customer care, excellent food, with its fresh is best policy and high standards of cleanliness; is aware that the owner continues to make improvements to the diner's premises to ensure that her customers are able to enjoy the best experience possible when they patronise her business; and wishes the diner and all its staff continued success in providing the such excellent food and service to the people of Saltcoats.