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Published: Thursday 8 June 2023

Early Day Motions tabled on Wednesday 7 June 2023

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

1274Lasswade High School

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 1

Owen Thompson

That this House congratulates the talented football players of Lasswade High School, Midlothian, who became Scottish Shield champions this week; notes the team’s 2-1 win against Grove Academy to lift the Senior Girls Shield; commends the coaches and support staff for their hard work; welcomes the continued growth of girls' and women’s football; acknowledges the profound mental and physical health benefits of sport at all levels; and wishes the team continued success in the future.

1275Pride Month 2023

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 6

Nadia Whittome

Dame Angela Eagle

Hannah Bardell

Christine Jardine

Layla Moran

Apsana Begum

That this House celebrates Pride Month 2023 and the LGBTQ+ community; recognises that generations of LGBTQ+ people have had to fight for the rights they have today; regrets that this year’s Pride Month is taking place in a climate of heightened hostility, particularly towards trans people; is deeply concerned that, in recent years, the UK has slipped from first to seventeenth place in ILGA-Europe’s rankings of LGBTQ+ rights in Europe; notes that reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people have reached their highest rate in a decade; further notes that almost one in five LGBTQ+ people in the UK have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives; further notes that waiting times for transition-related healthcare exceed four years in some areas; calls on the Government to condemn rising hatred towards LGBTQ+ people and the trans community in particular, strengthen LGBTQ+ rights and combat discrimination and inequality; and urges the Government to implement a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, de-medicalise the process of obtaining a gender recognition certificate and reduce waiting times for transition-related healthcare.

1276Industrial dispute at Allied Bakeries in Liverpool

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 10

Ian Mearns

Ian Byrne

Kim Johnson

Mick Whitley

Dan Carden

John McDonnell

That this House expresses support and solidarity to members of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union taking industrial action over pay at Allied Bakeries' Liverpool site; applauds the contribution made by these key workers throughout the period of the covid-19 pandemic; regrets that these workers have experienced a continued real-terms cut in their levels of pay with wages failing to meet the costs resulting from soaring inflation; draws attention to the findings of a recent Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union survey, which found that 17.5 per cent of workers across the sector now have to use foodbanks, an increase of 10 per cent; is shocked that, once additional shift and overtime payments are subtracted from their consolidated rate, workers at Allied Bakeries' Liverpool site are paid as little as £8.08 per hour; further notes that, Allied Bakeries parent company, Associated British Foods, posted annual profits of £1.43 million; and therefore calls on the management of Allied Bakeries to make a significantly improved pay offer to their workers, and calls on the Government to initiate a comprehensive review into exploitation and profiteering across UK food supplies.

1277Allan Glen Rugby Club's first all-girls match

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 1

Amy Callaghan

That this House celebrates Allan Glen Rugby Club’s first all-girls rugby match; recognises the importance of sporting opportunities being open to all; and thanks Allan Glen Rugby Club for providing this opportunity for girls in Bishopbriggs to get involved with the sport at a competitive level.

1278Human rights in Pakistan

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 1

Neale Hanvey

That this House recognises reports of the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan; expresses its concern over the alleged widespread human rights abuses of peaceful protestors, activists and journalists; deplores the postponement of elections, which it believes, represents a serious violation of democracy; further notes that the arrest of opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, by the Pakistani military has led to condemnation both in Pakistan and further afield; and calls on the Government to ensure that continued support to Pakistan must depend on that regime respecting the fundamental human rights of its citizens and the reinstatement of democratic values.

1279Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 1

Wera Hobhouse

That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges have on the cost and speed of energy transition; further notes that attempts to modernise the Energy Charter Treaty have failed; recognises the need for a new global framework to incentivise global investment in renewable energy sector to meet global targets to reduce emissions and reach Net Zero; and calls on the Government to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty and back a new framework replacement Renewables Treaty to drive innovation, cooperation and the greater adoption of renewable energy.

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.

1224Carers Week 2023

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 12

Ed Davey

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Richard Foord

Wendy Chamberlain

Wera Hobhouse

That this House supports Carers Week 2023, taking place from 5 to 11 June; notes this year’s theme of recognising and supporting carers in the community; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers provide care worth £445 million each day to their family, friends and neighbours who are disabled, ill or older and need support; highlights that unpaid carers have been under immense pressure over the past few years with the covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis; and calls on the Government to ensure that carers get the practical and financial support they need to live a life beyond their caring responsibilities.

1225Finn’s Place, Glasgow

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 4

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

That this House congratulates Finn’s Place on its10th anniversary; notes the achievements of Finn’s Place in providing opportunities for local residents to improve and enhance their wellbeing through a weekly programme of activities and occasional community events; recognises the legacy Finn the cat had in ensuring Finn’s Place became a supportive environment in enabling everyone to grow, make friendships and tackle isolation and stress; thanks all staff, volunteers and trustees who have always been on hand to help and to ensure they support wellbeing through the values of kindness, equality, respect, wellbeing, community, and connections; and wishes Finn’s Place continued success in the future.

1226Renfrew Football Club

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 4

Gavin Newlands

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

That this House congratulates Renfrew Football Club on securing the West of Scotland Football League Second Division 2022-23 title, its promotion to the First Division and winning the Strathclyde Demolition Cup; notes that these are the club’s first trophies since 2015-16; commends the club for their wide-ranging work across the community, with teams operating for adult men, women, under-20s men, and youth teams from 2014s up; acknowledges the eight years the club have spent at their ground at New Western Park following their move from the original Western Park, their home for over a century; and looks forward to their continued ascent up the Scottish football pyramid towards the SPFL.

1228Heritage sites and barriers to energy efficiency

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 7

Jamie Stone

Jim Shannon

Richard Foord

Wera Hobhouse

Wendy Chamberlain

Mr Alistair Carmichael

That this House recognises the urgency of the current climate emergency; notes that listed buildings face practical planning barriers when installing energy efficiency measures; acknowledges that heritage sites, as tourist attractions, make many positive contributions to their communities; further acknowledges that historic houses are sources of education and job creation within and beyond their surrounding areas; considers the custodians of these estates to be sustainable partners that work to preserve culture for future generations; further notes that, given the right support, they could do more to raise awareness of the leading role heritage can play in environmental conservation; and calls on the Government to support heritage sites by publishing a review of planning and regulatory reforms.

1230Contribution of Liam McVey and Mark O’Donnell to St.Fillan's Primary School

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 4

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

That this House congratulates Liam McVey and Mark O’Donnell for their 18 years of volunteering at St. Fillan’s Primary School in Cathcart, Glasgow; notes that both men have been a vital part of the St. Fillan’s family and have now decided to step down from their volunteering roles; recognises they have devoted thousands of hours to grassroots football and worked with pupils to help them achieve twelve league championships and eleven cup competitions; further notes their efforts in championing girls’ football with an ever-increasing number of girls now taking part in training sessions; commends both men for organising an annual awards ceremony, at their own expense, where every pupil is given recognition for their contribution over the season; thanks Liam and Mark for their kindness, integrity, tireless work, unstinting commitment and for the difference they have made to hundreds of school pupils; and wishes both men the very best with their newly found free time.

1231Reducing methane emissions

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 8

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Richard Foord

Wendy Chamberlain

Jamie Stone

Munira Wilson

That this House acknowledges with concern that methane emissions are responsible for about half of net global warming to date; recognises that it is not possible to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C without drastically reducing anthropogenic methane emissions; notes that the Norwegian government banned non-emergency flaring in 1972; further notes the proven health and air pollution risks caused by methane emissions; supports the need to prohibit the practice of flaring and venting by oil and gas installations; further supports requiring monthly leak detection and repair inspections to reduce fugitive methane emissions together with a measurement, reporting and verification process to quantify methane emissions; and calls on the Government to support relevant amendments to the Energy Bill to help ensure the UK fulfils the commitments it made under the Global Methane Pledge.

1232University of Durham win on University Challenge

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 4

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jon Trickett

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates the team from Durham University on their victory on University Challenge this year; notes that this is the third time a team from Durham University has won the show; recognises the hard work of the team; and wishes them well for the future.

1233Honouring Laura Nuttall

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 9

Siobhain McDonagh

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Patrick Grady

Paul Blomfield

Jim Shannon

Paul Girvan

That this House recognises the life of Laura Nuttall; commends her positivity and hope she showed since her diagnosis with a glioblastoma in 2018; acknowledges that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the unmet need for brain tumours and accelerate the development of new treatment options and increase the amount of research funding dedicated to that disease.

1234Gullane Tennis Club fundraising for Maggie's Centres

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Kenny MacAskill

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House commends the efforts of ten tennis players from Gullane Tennis Club who will cycle more than 70 kilometres and take part in six hours of cardio tennis at six different East Lothian tennis clubs to raise money for Maggie's Centres; understands that the members hope to raise more than £15,000 in memory of their dear friend Annette Fox who passed away in 2017 after being diagnosed with breast cancer; notes that the events will be held on 17 June 2023; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with their fundraising efforts.

1235Jonathan Revell retirement as headteacher of Macmerry Primary School

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Kenny MacAskill

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Jonathan Revell, headteacher at Macmerry Primary School in East Lothian, on his retirement from the role; understands that Jonathan has been the headteacher at Macmerry Primary School for the last four years, having previously served as the headteacher at Prestonpans Primary School between 2016 and 2019; notes that Jonathan was working in education in Aberdeenshire when he took on the role at Prestonpans after responding to a video appeal by pupils to help find a new headteacher; acknowledges that Jonathan does not see his departure from Macmerry as retirement and will be pursuing another career, and wishes Jonathan the very best of luck for the future.

1236Ken Reid Plays and the See Sport Differently campaign

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Kenny MacAskill

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Ken Reid from North Berwick on playing a key role for See Sport Differently, a campaign to make sport more accessible to people who are blind or partially sighted; notes that the See Sport Differently campaign was launched by the Royal National Institute if Blind People (RNIB) and British Blind Sport (BBS) to tackle the disparity of physical activity among blind and partially sighted people, and seeking to address the findings that over half of blind and partially sighted people are inactive and do less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week; understands that Ken, 63, began losing his sight at the age of twenty six due to a condition called retinitis pigmentosa, but has not let this prevent him from doing the activities that he loves and has found ways to adapt, such as cycling a tandem bike with a cycling buddy and swimming; commends Ken's contribution to the RNIB during his time as chair of the group between 2012 and 2015; and wishes Ken and everyone involved the very best of luck with the campaign and their futures.

1237James Stout and Sports Chaplaincy UK

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Kenny MacAskill

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That the House congratulates James Stout, chaplain at Dunbar United, on climbing Ben Nevis in aid of Sports Chaplaincy UK, an organisation that offers pastoral help to anyone who in involved in sport, whether playing or in a committee; commends the fundraising efforts of the group for climbing the highest peaks in Wales, England, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, raising more than £20,000, rising to nearly £22,000 thanks to Gift Aid; acknowledges that the fundraising coincided with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, with the message that it is ok to walk and talk, get outside, get fresh air and chat with someone with the purpose of improving mental health; and wishes James and the rest of the Sports Chaplaincy UK group the very best of luck with their futures.

1238End Child Poverty Coalition All Kids Count campaign

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 10

Kim Johnson

Jim Shannon

Colum Eastwood

Jon Trickett

Mary Kelly Foy

Jonathan Edwards

That this House notes the publication of the End Child Poverty Coalition’s local child poverty statistics; highlights that the statistics show that 29 per cent of 0 to 19 year-olds were living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22; commends the End Child Poverty Coalition for their campaign All Kids Count in drawing attention to this issue; and calls on the Department for Work and Pensions to end the two-child limit for benefit payments.

1239Luton Town Football Club, winners of the EFL Championship Play-Off 2022-23

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 8

Rachel Hopkins

Sarah Owen

Jim Shannon

Jon Trickett

Jonathan Edwards

Sir Mike Penning

That this House congratulates Luton Town Football Club on winning the English Football League Championship Play-Off Final and being promoted to the Premier League; celebrates the contribution and success of the players, manager Rob Edwards, club staff and club’s officials, including the Chairman, David Wilkinson, and Chief Executive, Gary Sweet; recognises the meteoric rise of the club from the National League to the Premier League in only nine years; applauds the loyal Hatters fans who follow the team across the country and celebrated promotion in Luton’s St George’s Square; gives particular acknowledgement to midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, as he became the first player to go from National League to the Premier League with the same football club; recognises the importance of promotion to the building of the new Power Court Stadium and the future of success of the club and town; and looks forward to Luton welcoming Premier League football clubs to the historic Kenilworth Road after 31 years outside top flight football.

1240Drumsagard Football Club 2007s wins Lanarkshire League Cup (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Drumsagard Football Club 2007s, from Cambuslang, on winning the Lanarkshire League cup; notes that this is the second consecutive year in which the club has won the cup; commends the team and coaches for their hard work; congratulates Jude Cummins and Jacob Jukes on scoring the two goals that helped their team to victory; recognises that the team were also runners-up for the league title; and wishes them the best in their future sporting endeavours.

1241Blantyre Foodbank and Scottish SPCA Pet Aid service (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House commends Blantyre Foodbank on joining the Scottish SPCA’s Pet Aid scheme; notes that through this scheme the foodbank will provide essential food and care supplies to pet owners struggling with the cost-of-living crisis; further notes that this will allow people to better take care of their beloved pets; recognises that without this support many owners would have to give their pets up which has detrimental effects on their mental health and happiness; and thanks the Scottish SPCA for their efforts in rolling out the Pet Aid scheme and the important work that this facilitates.

1242Calderwood Primary School summer fair (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates the parents, teachers, and pupils of Calderwood Primary School, in Rutherglen, on their triumphant summer fair; notes that the school was able to raise a massive £6,163 and that this will be used to fund school activities and equipment; thanks local businesses and community groups such as Grow 73, Burnside in Bloom, Rutherglen Amateur Swimming, Cambuslang Rugby Club and The Performance Academy for their participation in the event; and commends the hard work, effort, and teamwork of everyone who played a role in making the summer fair a wonderful occasion and fundraising success.

1243Seventh anniversary of Complexions Beauty Salon (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Complexions Beauty Salon in Blantyre on celebrating their seventh anniversary on 30 May 2023; recognises the hard work, commitment and passion of the owners Emma and Lynn; notes that the business provides beauty treatments, a welcoming environment and stylish interior; and wishes the staff the very best in all of their future endeavours.

1244Rain or Shine South Lanarkshire (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House commends the work of Rain or Shine South Lanarkshire; notes that the social enterprise provides new and pre-loved children’s clothes, toys, books, maternity and nursery items to those in need; recognises the hard work of its owner, Paula, and her team in their efforts to support local families; notes that the organisation is an integral part of the Rutherglen community; and is inspired by the ethos that Rain or Shine embodies.

1245Callum Tracey receives bravery award (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House commends Callum Tracey, from Blantyre, for his quick thinking and courage following his father, Kevin Hay, taking unwell; notes that five-year-old Callum was able to remain calm and alert emergency services to his father’s condition; rejoices as Callum’s father received support from emergency services and is recovering well; recognises that Police Scotland have rewarded Callum for his bravery; and wishes the best for this heroic little boy and the rest of his family.

1246Stephanie Thornton marathon for charity (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House commends Stephanie Thornton, from Blantyre, for running a marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support; notes that she raised a massive £785 for the charity; recognises the importance of Stephanie’s cause and the impact that cancer continues to have on so many families across the UK; commends Stephanie’s generosity, tenacity, and spirit; and wishes her the best in any future fundraising efforts.

1247Blantyre Volunteer Group and funding for community transport (SUSPENDED)

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 3

Margaret Ferrier

Jim Shannon

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Blantyre Volunteer Group on being awarded £28,000 in funding; identifies that the group plays a key role in providing accessible transport and serving their community; notes that the group will use this money to provide transport to hospital patients, shoppers, children and community groups; commends Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s (SPT) donation to such a worthy cause; and looks forward to seeing the community benefit from both SPT’s generosity and Blantyre Volunteer Group’s hard work.

1248Ann Nisbet and the 2023 Royal Incorporation of Architects award

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 5

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Ann Nisbet on being named by the Royal Incorporation of Architects as a winner of their 2023 awards; commends the work of Ann and her studio on the design and creation of building within a ruin, which earned her this esteemed accolade; notes the dedication and skill required to retain the character of the original building and its relationship to the landscape in Cuddymoss, Ayrshire; and wishes Ann all the best for the future.

1249Targets for rooftop solar power

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 4

Barry Gardiner

Jim Shannon

Jon Trickett

Neale Hanvey

That this House welcomes data released by the Countryside Charity showing that installing solar panels on new buildings and existing warehouse rooftops and other large constructions could provide at least 40-50 gigawatts of low carbon electricity, contributing more than half of the total national target of 70 gigawatts of solar energy by 2035; acknowledges the importance of solar power in achieving Net Zero targets; recognises that meeting national solar energy targets through ground-mounted schemes alone would require up to 1.4 per cent of the land in England; calls on the Government to develop a national rooftop solar target so that at least 40 gigawatts of the national target for 70 gigawatts of solar by 2035 is delivered through the lowest cost opportunities for rooftop solar installations; and urges the Government to amend planning regulations and the Future Homes Standard so as to require local authorities to carry out audits of potential roof and other developed spaces that can be used for solar panel installations.

1252St Roch’s Secondary School and the Institute of Engineering and Technology Faraday Challenge

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 9

Anne McLaughlin

Mhairi Black

Kirsten Oswald

Ronnie Cowan

Martin Docherty-Hughes

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the pupils from St Roch’s Secondary School in Royston Glasgow for coming top in the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday Challenge regional heats at Glasgow Airport, where they competed as real-life engineers for the day, researching, designing and building solutions to actual aviation-based engineering problems; commends the pupils from Paisley Grammar School, Williamwood High School in Clarkston, St Columba’s High School in Gourock, Barrhead High School and Clydebank High School who also took part; and recognises the importance of engaging young people in scientific, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and inspiring future careers within the STEM sectors.

1253Eritrea and the UN Human Rights Council

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 7

Patrick Grady

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Jeremy Corbyn

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

That this House notes the publication on 17 May 2023 of an open letter, signed by 35 non-governmental and civil society organisations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Christian Solidarity Worldwide, addressed to Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in advance of the Council’s 53rd session expected to take place between 19 June and 14 July 2023, which calls for the Council to develop and adopt a resolution that extends the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea for one year, and that spells out and condemns ongoing human rights violations committed by Eritrean authorities; further notes that the letter identifies such violations as including arbitrary arrests and detentions, including incommunicado detention of journalists and other dissenting voices, violations of the rights to a fair trial, access to justice and due process, enforced disappearances, involuntary conscription into the country’s national service system, restrictions on the media and media workers, severe restrictions on civic space, including the rights to freedoms of opinion and expression, peaceful assembly, association, movement and non-discrimination, widespread impunity for past and ongoing human rights violations, and the Government of Eritrea’s refusal to engage in a serious dialogue with the international community, including by cooperating with the Council, despite its election for a second term as a Council Member; and calls on the Government’s delegation to the Council to support the development and adoption of any such resolution.

1254Papers requested by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 2

Christine Jardine

Neale Hanvey

That this House considers that a motion for an humble address should be debated that gives directions that there will be laid before this House all papers requested of His Majesty’s Government by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry for the the sole purpose of the Inquiry’s use and including any unredacted WhatsApp messages, diaries and notebooks as requested.

1255Support for the Anti-Stigma Network

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 12

Grahame Morris

Jim Shannon

Dan Carden

Caroline Lucas

Rachael Maskell

Ian Mearns

That this House recognises that people harmed by drug and alcohol use should be treated fairly, justly and with dignity; further recognises that they are, however, frequently dehumanised, marginalised and discriminated against; acknowledges that negative preconceptions and stereotypes present a major obstacle to people accessing harm-reduction and recovery services; welcomes the recent launch of the Anti-Stigma Network, whose mission is to improve understanding of the stigma and discrimination experienced by many people harmed by drug and alcohol use; applauds the commitment of the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance and all individuals and organisations collaborating in this initiative; believes this represents a major step forward in fighting stigma and saving lives; and calls on the Government to support the efforts of the Anti-Stigma Network and all those challenging stigma, thereby helping to remove barriers to treatment and to reduce the record level of drug and alcohol deaths across the UK.

1256Odisha train collision

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 12

Mr Virendra Sharma

Navendu Mishra

Jim Shannon

Mary Kelly Foy

Kim Johnson

Jonathan Edwards

That this House conveys condolences to the people of Odisha and the Republic of India following the tragedy of the railway collision in Odisha; pays tribute to the work of railway workers, the emergency services and all first responders in saving lives and securing the safety of those present; remembers the more than 280 people killed and nearly 1,000 injured; and further conveys sympathies to the families and loved ones of those in the accident.

1258Hospitals

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 5

Owen Thompson

Jonathan Edwards

Apsana Begum

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

That this House utterly condemns the Government’s attempts to classify existing refurbished hospitals as completely new hospitals; notes the Health Secretary’s admission that not all of the so-called 40 new hospitals promised for England by 2030 will be brand new; further notes that refurbishments and new wings are also included in the figure; celebrates the continued dedicated service of the beloved NHS; also notes with concern the deleterious impact that this Government decision has on democracy and trust in politicians; and calls on the Government to cease using such cynical tactics to mislead the public.

1259New Scots Leadership Programme

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 5

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates the graduates of the New Scots Leadership Programme; notes that during the 12-day programme, organised by the Social Enterprise Academy and the Scottish Refugee Council, participants acquired an ILM-accredited Certificate in Leadership, which also offers the opportunity to progress directly to a BA in Business and Enterprise at third year level at Edinburgh Napier University; welcomes the support of the Glasgow Communities Fund and the Scottish Government for the programme; recognises the importance of projects such as the Leadership Programme in fostering the growth and development of refugee communities, especially in the context of continued attacks on the right to asylum; and thanks the organisers and participants and wishes them both the best in all future endeavours.

1260Tackling skills shortages

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 13

Rebecca Long Bailey

Grahame Morris

Jim Shannon

Mary Kelly Foy

Jon Trickett

Jeremy Corbyn

That this House notes that there are significant skills shortages across the economy; further notes that the Open University and British Chambers of Commerce Business Barometer Report 2022 found that 72 per cent of responding private, public and third-sector organisations said that skills shortages are causing increased workload on other staff and that 78 per cent of respondents said that they reduced output, profitability, or growth; notes with alarm that adult education participation fell from 4.4 million in 2003-04 to 1.5 million in 2019-20; further notes that while recent spending on adult skills and apprenticeships has increased, total adult skills spending is still 22 per cent below 2009 funding levels; and therefore calls on the Government to support the calls from the Future Skills Coalition, Right2Learn, and other professional bodies to commit fair, accessible and effective additional spending on adult skills training, apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, to develop a national strategy to support local, inclusive growth through our further and higher education systems, to commit to a statutory right to lifelong learning, to extend lifelong loan entitlement maintenance loans to distance learners, to support local research and development through additional funding to support small and medium-sized enterprises in feasibility and scoping studies, and to provide funding to employ industry liaisons to support staff at further and higher education institutions.

1263Covid booster vaccinations in care homes

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 2

Sir Peter Bottomley

Neale Hanvey

That this House asks Public Health England without delay to offer Covid booster vaccinations to residents and staff in care homes, including St Bridget's (Leonard Cheshire) Care Home, Rustington; ran recognising the loss of care hours when there are avoidable covid outbreaks.

1264Conduct of the Hon. Member for Belfast North

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 6

Mr Gregory Campbell

Sir Mike Penning

Gavin Robinson

Jim Shannon

Scott Benton

Carla Lockhart

That this House censures the hon. Member for Belfast North for being announced as the guest speaker at an event on Sunday 11 June in South Armagh for deceased members of the IRA; and considers that his attendance at this event is all the more reprehensible because it is the day before the 50th anniversary of the bombing in Coleraine where six innocent people were murdered.

1265Sinn Fein and commemorative events in June 2023

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 6

Mr Gregory Campbell

Sir Mike Penning

Gavin Robinson

Jim Shannon

Scott Benton

Carla Lockhart

That this House notes 11 and 12 June 2023 as exceptionally important dates in Northern Ireland's legacy calendar, given that within that 24 hour period two events are scheduled to take place regarding people who died during Northern Ireland's troubled past; further notes that a 50th anniversary commemorative event is due to be held in Coleraine for the six innocent people who were murdered in the town as a result of bombs detonated by the IRA on that date in 1973, and one of those convicted for his part in the bombings is an elected Sinn Fein Councillor; and stands with innocent victims as opposed to victim makers.

1266Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 3)

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 3

John McDonnell

Mary Kelly Foy

Neale Hanvey

That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Ramin Fatehi, Ramin Karami, Mohamad Abdolahi, Omid Hoseini, Farid Koravand, Mansour Ghorbani, Mohamad Javad Asadzadeh, Himan Aman, Yazdan Aghajani, Hamed Salahshor, Reza Dehboyed, Hamid Reza Nokhbeh Zaiem, and Shahriar Aadeli, by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family and friends of the victims; condemns the actions of the Iranian Regime in perpetrating these crimes and urges the Government to call on the Islamic Republic of Iran, to stop executing protestors and to stop violating women's and citizens' rights and freedoms.

1267Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 3

Jim Shannon

Sir Mike Penning

Carla Lockhart

That this House notes that 4 June 2023 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre; remembers those who died at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party as well as those who continue to face oppression by that Party; recognises the bravery and courage of those who protested in Tiananmen Square on this date in 1989; expresses concern that Hong Kong was the final place in China that commemorated the massacre in a yearly vigil until it was banned in 2020; and urges the Government to hold China to account for its continued blatant disregard for basic human rights and democratic principles which protesters stood for in the Tiananmen Square protests.

1268Parliamentary Taxi and Private Hire Awards 2023

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 4

Jim Shannon

Sir Mike Penning

Mohammad Yasin

Neale Hanvey

That this House commends all drivers from across the UK nominated in the 2023 Parliamentary Taxi and Private Hire Awards taking place on Tuesday 7 June, sponsored by the hon. Member for Cambridge, who established them in 2019 and have been supported then and since by FREENOW, the mobility app; considers that the 37 individuals receiving this accolade play a vital role in and make huge contributions towards the life of the local communities they serve, frequently going above and beyond what we might reasonably expect of them for their customers as well as helping others both nationally and internationally through voluntary work, fundraising activities and other charitable doings; finds the stories that the nominations contain in both this and previous years humbling, including as they do, for example, the lives of passengers being saved due to the knowledge of their drivers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation; notes the important role these professional drivers play in assisting those with disabilities or other accessibility challenges, whether through age or infirmity, thereby rendering their lives just a little easier; and finally applauds all Members of both Houses who took the time to propose a driver.

1269Deep sea mining

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 6

Ben Lake

Liz Saville Roberts

Hywel Williams

Sir Mike Penning [R]

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

That this House is concerned about the potential environmental impact of deep sea mining; notes that the process involves retrieving mineral deposits from the deep seabed, despite research suggesting that it could destroy habitats and wipe out species; further notes that 700 science and policy experts from 44 countries have signed a statement calling for a pause to deep sea mining due to concerns over the irreversible loss of biodiversity and damage to ecosystems; joins the WWF in calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining activities until the environmental, social and economic risks are comprehensively understood; and calls on the UK Government to join the governments of France, Spain, Germany, and New Zealand in calling for either a ban or a moratorium to prevent this destructive industry from blighting our oceans.

1270Measures to enable immunocompromised and immunosuppressed patients to live with covid-19

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 4

Daisy Cooper

Jim Shannon

Mohammad Yasin

Sarah Olney

That this House regrets the continued failure of Government to protect people who have moderate to severe immune compromise from covid-19 infection, by failing to make Evusheld available on the NHS when it was at its most effective against covid strains; notes with alarm the disbandment of the Enhanced Protection Programme, Covid-19 Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce, ONS Covid-19 Infection Survey and the closure of Covid Medicine Delivery Units since 31 March 2023; deeply regrets that patients have had to cancel routine medical appointments and surgery in fear of potentially lethal covid infection; further regrets that many patients are entering a fourth year of shielding or social distancing, losing out on employment and opportunities; applauds the campaigning efforts of Evusheld for the UK and Forgotten Lives UK, and the many patient groups calling for action; further notes with alarm that the spring booster vaccination programme has not been adequately promoted; also notes with alarm new NHS advice that, from 27 June 2023, immunocompromised patients will no longer be automatically contacted by the NHS about treatments after reporting a positive covid result; notes the engagement of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence with patient advocacy groups to accelerate access to effective drugs and treatments; and calls on the Government to urgently establish a vulnerable patients task force to accelerate access to effective drugs and treatments for immunocompromised patients and to develop a strategy to enable people who have moderate to severe immune compromise from covid-19 infection, to live with covid.

1271Clothing poverty awareness

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 10

Apsana Begum

Jeremy Corbyn

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Mary Kelly Foy

Jon Trickett

That this House notes with concern that rising numbers of people are unable to afford adequate clothing in the United Kingdom, that the demand for clothing banks has increased dramatically, that even despite the best efforts of clothing banks clothing deprivation is an hidden aspect of poverty in the United Kingdom; further notes that whilst other deprivations, notably food deprivations, are highly publicised and visible in the United Kingdom’s public consciousness the same is not true of clothing deprivation; acknowledges that the through its voluntarily ratification of a range of treaties the United Kingdom has recognised, and assumed obligations in international law to work towards the realisation of, the right to adequate clothing; recognises right to adequate clothing; calls on the Government to acknowledge the growing issue of clothing deprivation; and further calls on the Government to publish a clothing strategy to ensure that nobody is excluded from accessing adequate clothing.

1272Celtic Football Club Scottish Cup wins

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 6

David Linden

Brendan O'Hara

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Allan Dorans

Neale Hanvey

That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club's men’s and women’s teams for each winning their respective Scottish Cup Finals; commends manager Ange Postecoglou and head coach Fran Alonso, as well as team captains Callum McGregor and Kelly Clark for their leadership of both teams; notes that the men’s team win sets a new world record of winning eight domestic Trebles; further notes that the women’s team win places Clark as the most decorated women’s captain in the club’s history; further highlights that the club recently set an attendance record for a domestic women’s match in Scotland at Celtic Park; wishes both teams every success next season; and congratulates them once again on their recent victories.

1273Tom McKibbin and Porsche European Open

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 5

Jim Shannon

Sir Mike Penning

Gavin Robinson

Carla Lockhart

Neale Hanvey

That this House notes and celebrates the successes of Tom McKibbin, from Holywood Northern Ireland, aged 20, who has won the Porsche European Open in Germany on his maiden tour; congratulates the young man on holding his nerve to see off more experienced competition during the six way tie for the lead; and wishes him every success as he highlights the sporting ability of young Northern Irish athletes.