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Published: Friday 16 June 2023

Early Day Motions tabled on Thursday 15 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

[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.

New EDMs

132550 Years of St Albert's Primary School, Glasgow

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Alison Thewliss

That this House congratulates St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields, Glasgow on their 50th anniversary; recognises that the school has provided high quality education to thousands of pupils over the years; acknowledges the achievements of the school body in promoting inclusivity, equality and fairness, including through the production of a book of short stories, We Can Be Heroes, which promotes these values, and the subsequent production of a stage adaptation of the book at Tramway in Glasgow; commends the staff, students and parents of the school on their success; and wishes them all the best in all future endeavours.

1326Scottish Ballet and the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Alison Thewliss

That this House applauds Scottish Ballet's success at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards; acknowledges that Scottish Ballet won a number of awards at this event, including the Stef Stefanou Award for Outstanding Company, Best Classical Choreography for their production of Coppélia, and Outstanding Female Classical Performance for Principal Constance Devernay-Laurence for her role as Swanhilda in Coppélia; commends the leadership at Scottish Ballet of CEO and Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, Executive Director Steven Roth, and Chair Jim Pettigrew; recognises the hard work of the entire Scottish Ballet team, congratulates them on their success; and wishes them all the best in all future endeavours.

1327Improved public transport to support cleaner air

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 11

Grahame Morris

Andy McDonald

Ian Mearns

Chris Stephens

Kim Johnson

Rachael Maskell

That this House welcomes initiatives such as Clean Air Day, which this year is on 15 June, and highlights the need to support improvements in air quality and public health; notes that poor air quality exists in the transport sector, arising from a failure to introduce affordable and attractive alternatives to private car use and a continuing reliance on diesel for rail and bus services; welcomes the RMT union’s campaign to improve air quality in the workplace environment, which will benefit the health of communities, passengers and workers, and encourages transport companies to work with the RMT to meet the union’s concerns; further notes that Network Rail has admitted that it is “almost impossible” to achieve its targets to electrify the railway and to reduce reliance diesel trains; believes that the fragmented and privatised nature of much of public transport, alongside cuts to funding, services, jobs and skills, mitigates against a proper and deliverable plan to reduce emissions; and calls on the Government to recognise the vital role of public transport in delivering clean air by investing to deliver a radically expanded and affordable public transport network.

1328Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Owen Thompson

That this House applauds the work of Impact also known as Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time; notes their work funded by Midlothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund; further notes the group’s efforts to promote positive and lasting lifestyle changes for parents and caregivers; commends the dedication of Lee Ryan and her colleagues; congratulates the Impact team on their recent success winning the Outstanding New Volunteer category at the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2023; and wishes Impact further success in the future.

1329Busby Girls AFC

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Kirsten Oswald

That this House congratulates all those from Busby Girls AFC who attended Hampden Park on Sunday 28 May for the historic Scottish Cup Final between Celtic FC Ladies and Rangers FC Ladies, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Scottish Football Association; notes the game was the first-ever Women’s Cup Final to be played at Hampden Park and that Busby Girls AFC sent an impressive group of over 100 players to watch the game, 11 of whom were selected to line up on the pitch prior to kick off; understands that Busby Girls AFC has grown rapidly to the point where they now have around 150 players after less than 12 months since being launched by Busby AFC; recognises Busby’s proud footballing history with Thomas Donohoe, originally from Riverside Terrace, Busby, who moved to Brazil and organised the first ever football match to be held in the country, being subsequently honored with a statue in Rio de Janiero and referred to as ‘the father of Brazilian football’; and applauds the significant and continued efforts going into continuing the tradition of football participation in Busby, including the exceptional efforts of the club to increase participation in girls football in East Renfrewshire.

1330Valerio's Fish and Chips

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Angela Crawley

That this House congratulates Valerio’s Fish and Chips in Lanark on being voted Waterfront Fish and Chips of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises that Valerio’s has been serving quality fish and chips to the people of Lanark for over 90 years since the restaurant was established by Eugenio Valerio in 1932; praises the hard working and dedicated team of staff and manager Stacey; acknowledges that the secret recipe batter, which has been passed down through generations, has remained unchanged; and wishes everyone at Valerio’s all the best following their success.

1331Forever Young Club National Lottery Funding

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Christine Jardine

That this House congratulates the Forever Young Club on their recent award of £10,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant will be used to continue providing lunch clubs for elderly residents and will support their activities for four days per week; commends the variety of activities they provide in creating a supportive social environment for older people in the west of the city, including in Saughton Mains; and wishes the Forever Young Club and Carrickvale Community Centre great success in the future.

1332Christmas in Kirkliston group and National Lottery funding

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Christine Jardine

That this House congratulates the Christmas in Kirkliston group on their recent award of £4,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant will be used to refurbish 13 out of 38 lights displayed in Kirkliston during the festive season; welcomes the efforts of the group to create a welcoming and attractive atmosphere for local shoppers and visitors during the Christmas period; hopes that the necessary work can be carried out in time for the lights to be displayed later this year; and wishes Christmas in Kirkliston a successful season this winter.

1333Impact on bereaved families of the non-attendance of offenders at sentence hearings

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 1

Ian Byrne

That this House notes with deep concern the terrible impact that the non-attendance by an offender at a sentence hearing has on bereaved families; further notes that this non-attendance can significantly affect the wellbeing of bereaved families and impact their process of recovery; places on record the courage and strength shown by Cheryl Korbel and the whole family who experienced this following the devastating loss of their beloved Olivia; pays tribute to the efforts of the bereaved families and campaigners who are fighting for a change to the law; calls on the Government for a change in law to ensure that no bereaved family, who have had to suffer loss and fight for justice for their loved one at the same time, must face this situation at a sentencing ever again; calls on the Secretary of State to meet, and consult fully, with bereaved families and put them at the heart of shaping this change in law; and further calls on the Secretary of State to present legislative options on the attendance of offenders at sentence hearings to the House before the end of the current Parliamentary session.

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: 25

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.

1259New Scots Leadership Programme

Tabled: 5/06/23 Signatories: 9

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Law

Allan Dorans

Neale Hanvey

Patrick Grady

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.

1267Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 10

Jim Shannon

Sir Mike Penning

Carla Lockhart

Gavin Robinson

John McDonnell

Caroline Lucas

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.

1269Deep sea mining

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 11

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: 10

Daisy Cooper

Jim Shannon

Mohammad Yasin

Sarah Olney

John McDonnell

Richard Foord

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.

1274Lasswade High School

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 6

Owen Thompson

Jim Shannon

Allan Dorans

Chris Stephens

Patrick Grady

Marion Fellows

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: 29

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.

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

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 11

Amy Callaghan

Jim Shannon

Allan Dorans

Alison Thewliss

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

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.

1285Menstrual Hygiene Day

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 29

Dr Philippa Whitford

Jonathan Edwards

Chris Law

Mary Kelly Foy

Apsana Begum

Martin Docherty-Hughes

That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by recognising the reality of period poverty in the UK, which has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis; notes that last year there was an 87 per cent surge in demand for free period products by women and people who menstruate; highlights that those on the lowest incomes currently have to choose between buying period products and buying food; celebrates the progressive policymaking in Scotland which is the first country in the world to address this problem and recognise that free access to and provision of period products for all is a right; and urges the Government to follow in these footsteps by rectifying these obvious and unacceptable inequalities, and to show real leadership in ensuring that free period products are as common a sight in public buildings as toilet rolls are today.

1287Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 4)

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 11

John McDonnell

Mary Kelly Foy

Apsana Begum

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

Ian Lavery

That this House expresses its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mostafa Mobasher, Donya Farhadi, Behzad Amadpour Samani, Neda Bayat, Mohamad Haji Rasoulpour, Bahman Maroufi, Arash Seyedmansouri, Sepideh Ghalandari, Heidar Azidm gheih Bashi, Zohreh Shamasi, Mehdi Karami Ashtiani, Setayesh Sharifinia, Sina Alishahi, Majidreza Tosparvar, Asra Panahi, Zahra Jalilian, Ghazal Amiri, Bahar khorshidi and Syed Mohamad Hosseini 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.

1288Sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 25

Dawn Butler

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

John McDonnell

Barry Gardiner

Catherine West

Ms Diane Abbott

That this House marks with sadness the sixth anniversary of the terrible Grenfell Fire disaster; calls for urgent action from the Government to ensure all buildings are made safe by remedying fire safety defects irrespective of building type, height, tenure or any other characteristics so a disaster like this can never happen again; furthermore wishes to express our solidarity with the Grenfell fire survivors and calls for the Government to finally resolve outstanding issues relating to their housing and wellbeing; welcomes a screening of the film Grenfell by Steve McQueen in Parliament; and calls on Members from across the House to show their support.

1289Cystic Fibrosis Week 2023

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 8

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Sir Mike Penning

Neale Hanvey

Patrick Grady

Christine Jardine

That this House notes that this year’s Cystic Fibrosis Week takes place from 12 to 18 June; recognises that cystic fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting genetic condition affecting approximately 11,000 people in the UK; acknowledges that whilst research means the median age of death for someone with cystic fibrosis has increased from 31 in 2016 to 38 in 2021, this is still tragically young; highlights that cystic fibrosis not only affects physical and mental health, but impacts people's finances too, with the additional costs of living with cystic fibrosis totalling over £6,500 a year; believes it is shocking that Cystic Fibrosis Trust has found that within the last 12 months one in five had missed a hospital appointment due to the associated costs of the condition; and calls on the Government to implement vital measures to support to those with cystic fibrosis whilst celebrating the vital work of the Trust and incredible progress made in cystic fibrosis research.

1290World Milk Day 2023

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 5

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Sir Mike Penning

Richard Foord

Alison Thewliss

That this House notes Word Milk Day 2023, that was celebrated globally on June 1st; recognises that the inception of World Milk Day in 2001 was an effort to recognise the importance of milk as a global food as well as to celebrate the dairy sector annually and outline the benefits of milk and dairy products around the world; highlights that the dairy sector supports the livelihoods of one billion people; notes the contributions of the dairy and milk industry to local economies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and its pivotal role for so many constituencies in the UK; and encourages farmers to partake in the World Milk Day social media campaigns and use the hashtag #enjoydairy.

1291Coeliac disease

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 9

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Sir Mike Penning

Neale Hanvey

Wendy Chamberlain

Jeremy Corbyn

That this House recognises that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 100 people; expresses concern that almost two-thirds of people with the condition, equating to almost half a million people in the UK, remain undiagnosed, running the risk of long term complications including neurological conditions, osteoporosis and, in rare cases, small bowel lymphoma; notes that the average time from the onset of symptoms to diagnosis of 13 years is unacceptable and highlights that it is essential that efforts are made to improve awareness of the condition amongst healthcare professionals and the public; further notes that Coeliac UK’s campaign entitled Coeliac Disease is Different for Everyone aims to draw attention to unexplained symptoms of the condition such as extreme fatigue, persistent mouth ulcers, neurological symptoms, anaemia, subfertility and recurrent miscarriage; encourages those experiencing these symptoms or the more commonly recognised such as sickness, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach pain to visit www.isitcoeliacdisease.org.uk; and calls on the Government to take note of the APPG on coeliac disease’s upcoming report into diagnosis and commit to improved training and support for healthcare professionals on the condition.

1293Support for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 11

Dame Angela Eagle

Jonathan Edwards

Christina Rees

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

Rosie Duffield

That this House notes that the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) found that rape and crimes of sexual violence have been perpetrated on a staggering scale in the conflict in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and their allies in the Amhara militia and Fano, targeting Tigrayan women and girls with particular violence and brutality and Tigrayan forces, also committing rape and sexual violence; further notes that there has been repeated pressure to curtail the funding and mandate of the ICHREE; expresses its full support for the work of the ICHREE; and calls on the Government to mark the UN Day on 19 June 2023 for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict by ensuring that the ICHREE is provided with the support and funding to complete its investigations and that its findings are followed through in judicial action against perpetrators and their enablers, with restitution for survivors and victims of the violence.

1294Declaration on UN Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 13

Dame Angela Eagle

Jonathan Edwards

Christina Rees

Mary Kelly Foy

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the UN’s strong opposition to conflict-related sexual violence set out in resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888, 1960, 2106, 2331 and 2467 and its designation of 19 June 2023 as the Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict; welcomes the UK’s leadership role in the global campaign against such violence, including the November 2022 London ministerial conference at which 52 countries signed a protocol supporting accelerated action to prevent and prosecute such crimes and support survivors and victims; deplores that in conflicts in Ethiopia, Ukraine and elsewhere during the past year many thousands of women have suffered brutal conflict-related sexual violence and are still, like the hundreds of thousands more in the Rohingya, Uyghur, Yazidi and other communities, waiting for services and justice; and calls on the Government to press through the UN and its agencies for its excellent resolutions to be turned into reality, for international support and resources for tribunals and commissions investigating conflict-related sexual violence as war crimes, crimes against humanity or constitutive acts of genocide, for prompt prosecution of perpetrators, including those in the chain of command, for justice and support services for survivors, for the inclusion of women in peace negotiations and processes and for the burden of the campaign against sexual violence in conflict to be borne not by survivors and victims, but by perpetrators and those in positions of power.

1297162nd anniversary of St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Govan

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 8

Chris Stephens

Chris Law

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Martin Docherty-Hughes

Patrick Grady

That this House congratulates St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church on its 162nd anniversary as a parish; notes the occasion was marked by a mass celebrated on Saturday 10 June 2023, presided by Archbishop Nolan; and wishes all at St Anthony's every success in the future, in the years to come.

1298150th Anniversary of Govan Linthouse Parish Church

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 8

Chris Stephens

Chris Law

Jim Shannon

Martin Docherty-Hughes

Patrick Grady

Allan Dorans

That this House celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Govan & Linthouse Parish Church and its unified congregation of Govan Old, New Govan and Linthouse; notes the church celebrations through a range of anniversary events marking this significant milestone; highlights the extensive community work the Church is involved in; recognises the work of their Minister David Gray in support of the congregation and non-members who come seeking support; and commends the parishioner's assistance in the everyday life of the Church; and welcomes the steps taken to ensure the longevity of Govan and Linthouse Parish Church’s community and places of worship.

1299Automatic enrolment on the NHS Healthy Start scheme

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 23

Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

Kim Johnson

Claire Hanna

Mary Kelly Foy

Claudia Webbe

Sarah Olney

That this House notes that, in May 2023, over 200,000 babies, children and pregnant mothers from low income households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland missed out on their entitlement to the NHS Healthy Start scheme for free fruit, vegetables and milk; also notes that average take up across the three nations is 64 per cent, with some local authorities tackling take up as low as 50 per cent; further notes that due to the digitalisation of the scheme, there are currently over 34,000 households which previously received paper vouchers that have not successfully re-registered; and calls on the Government to adopt the proposals in the Healthy Start Scheme Bill for automatic enrolment, similar to the one which sees low income households receive Cold Weather Payments automatically, to secure full take up of the scheme and overcome barriers such as low awareness and bureaucracy to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life.

1301Recognition for railway cleaners

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 19

Apsana Begum

Ian Mearns

Ian Lavery

Grahame Morris

Kim Johnson

Rachael Maskell

That this House pays tribute to rail cleaners working for train companies Network Rail, Transport for London (TfL) and London Underground, who worked throughout the pandemic and since to keep our rail services clean and safe; notes that the vast majority of these cleaners are outsourced to sub-contractors, meaning that they have lower pay, no access to sick pay and pensions and are barred from the free and discounted travel facilities that are given to many other rail workers; believes it is wholly unfair that, while rail cleaners are not in receipt of rail travel concessions, train company directors do receive this benefit; welcomes the recent decision by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to give travel facilities to all outsourced cleaners working for TfL and London Underground, and that he is exploring the option to bring cleaning in-house; calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to mandate the Train Operating Companies and Network Rail to follow the London Mayor’s example and provide free travel for outsourced rail cleaners; and further calls on the London Mayor and the Secretary of State to insource these cleaners, to bring them into direct employment and to end the unjust treatment of these keyworkers.

1305Fire Safety Remediation in Blocks below 11 metres

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 7

Hilary Benn

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Richard Burgon

Jeremy Corbyn

Jonathan Edwards

That this House notes with concern that leaseholders living in blocks below the arbitrary height threshold of 11 metres are facing uncapped costs to fix cladding and other building safety defects, which may lead to repossessions and bankruptcy; believes that these leaseholders are no more to blame for the national building safety crisis than those in taller buildings and deserve the same protection; believes that defective buildings of any height may require remediation if they have life critical safety risks, as serious fire incidents in other low-rise buildings have shown since Grenfell; is aware that Grenfell-style ACM cladding is now prohibited on buildings of all heights but that there is no financial support to remove it from sub-11m buildings; is aware that mortgage lenders may require an EWS1 form for homes to be sellable in sub-11m buildings and insurers may require remediation work as a condition of insurance for such buildings; and calls on the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to hold the responsible parties to account for unsafe buildings of all heights, to extend the duty to pursue alternative cost recovery routes before passing costs to leaseholders to buildings of all heights, and to establish a building safety fund to approve and control essential safety work for sub-11 metre buildings in cases where developers have not taken on the responsibility of doing so.

1306Concrete Garden, Glasgow

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 4

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

That this house congratulates the Concrete Garden, Glasgow on their latest grant from the Young Start fund to continue their outdoor play project for young people in Possilpark, Glasgow; notes that over the next three years, approximately seven hundred and fifty young people and sixty volunteers will be involved in the project; recognises the excellent work the Concrete Garden has already done with young people through this outdoor play project including free play to help children develop their imagination along with outdoor cookery, gardening, parkour, arts and crafts, woodwork, sports, den building, workshops and many more activities; commends their work to be inclusive of all young people, promote diversity and equality and respect for communal spaces; and praises the Concrete Garden for all its projects which also include growing food, cooking and sharing food.

1307Allied Vehicles, Glasgow North East

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 4

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

That this House welcomes the news that Allied Vehicles in Glasgow North East are creating over 70 new jobs in the constituency and are increasing production of their wheelchair adaptable vehicles by over 7,500 per year; recognises the important work they do in converting a variety of vehicles to make them suitable for wheelchair users; praises the company for making inroads into the European market and for representing the area throughout the continent; congratulates the company for successfully overcoming significant global supply problems; affirms the vital role Allied Vehicles and other local businesses play in delivering employment to Glasgow North East and further afield; and respects the company’s commitment to giving back to the community through its charitable trust, Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, including doubling its donations to charities to £20,000 per month.

1308Parent Teacher Association Awards 2023

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 5

Ian Mearns

Grahame Morris

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jon Trickett

That this House salutes the continued success of the National PTA Awards, launched by Parentkind, the network of Parent Teacher Association fundraisers; acknowledges these Awards are a celebration of the time, hard work and dedication that all PTAs and supporters volunteer to raise vital funds for the school community; recognises that Parentkind’s most recent Annual Return Survey of PTAs revealed that PTAs collectively raised an estimated £99 million overall for schools last year and an average of £7,814 for their schools in the last financial year; notes that this year’s awards were won by Friends of St Patrick’s at Aghacommon in County Armagh, Friends of Overchurch Infant School at Upton in Wirral, Clowne Infant and Nursery School PTA in Derbyshire, Alexandra Junior School PTFA at Sydenham in London, Greystones Primary School HAS in Sheffield, Friends of More House at Frensham in Surrey, Sacred Heart High School PTFA at Hammersmith in London, Chetham’s School of Music PTA in Manchester, Friends of Christ’s College in Guildford, Ilkley Grammar School PTA in West Yorkshire, Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form PTA in Worcester, Marshgate Primary School PSA in Richmond, Surrey and the Friends of Glyncollen Primary School PTA (FROGS) at Ynysforgan in Swansea; further notes that the overall UK PTA of the Year award-winner was Clowne Infant and Nursery School; and congratulates those aforementioned 2023 award-winners and pays tribute to the invaluable efforts of all PTAs across the UK.

1309Contribution of George MacDonald to Kirkcaldy

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 2

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises and celebrates the valued contribution of George MacDonald to Kirkcaldy’s local community and charities; appreciates his tireless commitment to providing help and support whether through fundraising for local charities, such as the Salvation Army, or through his longstanding dedication to Kirkcaldy and Central Fife Sports Council inspiring others to do their best; congratulates George on completing another 10-kilometre race at the Road Running Festival 2023; and notes his important contribution to the local covid pandemic response and his continued efforts to keep people connected by promoting a range of local events.

131010th anniversary of Aver Generics

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 2

Dr Lisa Cameron

Jim Shannon

That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of Aver Generics; remembers its foundation by the McDowall family, who were stalwarts in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years; notes the continued support of the McDowalls, as Gordon McDowall upholds his family’s legacy and vision as Managing Director; celebrates the way that Aver has become firmly rooted in East Kilbride, and its commitment to economic growth and meaningful employment opportunities within the local community; applauds Aver in its support for its staff, as reflected in its recent Scottish Real Living Wage accreditation; congratulates it on its recent expansion of operations through acquiring a retail pharmacy; commends Aver for its partnership with Calum’s Cabin, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to support them, alongside other charities, in their important work; and wishes Aver Generics the very best for the future.

1311Bothwell Futures

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £94,000 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; praises Bothwell Futures for their ambitious two-year project, which will bring a programme of activities to the Bothwell Community Hub; recognises that this work is crucial in bringing a sense of community belonging; and welcomes the positive impact this will have on economically and socially excluded groups in the area.

1312The Kilninie Club

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates The Kilninie Club on securing £3,380 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to deliver a series of circus skills workshops for the community and a performance during the Lanark Lanimers celebrations; and appreciates the impact this will have on the community by maintaining a sense of collective community in Lanark.

1313Carstairs and District Gala

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Carstairs and District Gala on securing £7,150 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; appreciates that the grant will be used to fund a range of equipment to support and enhance the delivery of the local gala day and week of events; and welcomes the positive impact that holding annual local gala days has on the community.

1314Carluke's Men's Shed

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 4

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Carluke’s Men’s Shed on securing £10,000 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to fund the refurbishment and improvements for the newly acquired base for the local men’s shed group; praises their project which will support members to increase social networks, reduce isolation, and learns and share skills and knowledge; and appreciates the positive impact that Carluke Men’s Shed has on the community.

1315Healthy Valleys

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Healthy Valleys on securing £47,291 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; appreciates that the funding will be used to work with partners and local community groups to deliver an outreach programme provide cost of living support to the community; understands that the project will provide support, information and advice; and welcomes the positive collective impact the project will have across Clydesdale, supporting approximately 500 people and involving 25 volunteers.

1316St Mary's Parent Council

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates St Mary’s Parent Council on securing £6,500 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to fund the fit out and landscaping of a container base for their school uniform bank project; appreciates the positive impact this will have for struggling families in the Hamilton area; and welcomes the additional support for those facing challenges from the cost of living crisis.

1317Larkhall Men's Shed

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Larkhall Men’s Shed on securing £9,900 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to establish a permanent premises and base for the newly independent Men’s Shed; appreciates the incredible work of the Men’s Sheds across the constituency; and wishes them every success for the future.

1318Bothwell and Uddingston Men's Shed

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 3

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Bothwell and Uddingston Men’s Shed on securing £5,600 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to fund the installation of solar panels and a water filtration system for the local Men’s Shed; commends Bothwell and Uddingston Men’s Shed for taking active steps towards being more environmentally conscious in their work; thanks them for setting an example for local community groups to follow in their footsteps; and praises the positive work of the Men’s Sheds across the constituency.

1319Blameless SCIO

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 2

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

That this House congratulates Blameless SCIO on securing £9,970 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to deliver a summer holiday programme at their Serenity Garden; praises their family based approach; and commends the important work that Blameless SCIO is doing in alcohol and drug prevention and education.

1320Uddingston Grammar School

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 4

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Uddingston Grammar School on securing £9,990 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to provide opportunities to take part in extracurricular sporting activities as well as a three day residential trip for pupils across Lanarkshire who are blind or visually impaired; and appreciates the positive impact that this will have for students in Lanarkshire both mentally and physically.

1321Local Climate Action Hubs

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 2

Wendy Chamberlain

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Fife Communities Climate Action Network on being awarded £240,000 to start a Fife Climate Action Hub; notes the importance of community engagement and action in tackling the climate crisis; celebrates all initiatives to educate, spark conversation and bring about change in local communities; notes with deep concern the daily impact of the climate emergency; encourages sustainable funding in all communities for locally-targeted action; and further calls for systemic action to tackle and limit the climate crisis at its root.

1322Sentencing of Yana Pinchuk in Belarus

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 2

Tony Lloyd

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the sentencing of Yana Pinchuk to 12 years in prison in Belarus; considers the secretive and pre-determined process through which she was sentenced to have been reminiscent of the worst times of the former Soviet Union; highlights Russia’s complicity in this case, having extradited Yana to Belarus last year; recognises that Yana Pinchuk is a political prisoner following the politically-motivated charges which led to her sentence; notes that the Viasna human rights organisation considers there to now be around 1,500 political prisoners in Belarus; and calls on the Lukashenka regime to release all political prisoners in the country.

1323Royal National Lifeboat Institution rescue operations

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 8

Liz Saville Roberts

Ben Lake

Hywel Williams

Alison Thewliss

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

That this House commends the invaluable work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution following reports that the charitable organisation has saved the lives of 108 men, women and children in 2022 making the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats; further commends the crews mainly working in Dover and Kent for launching 290 rescue trips during this period; congratulates the RNLI on the utilisation of the pioneering inflatable sea staircase which enables lifeboat crew members to rescue swiftly large numbers of people at risk in the water and has potential applications in large scale water rescues across a wide range of scenarios; echoes the sentiments of RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie that these newly released figures clearly illustrate that the charity’s work in the Channel is genuinely lifesaving; notes that the RNLI has been saving lives at sea for nearly 200 years and has saved some 140,000 since its inception; and thanks the staff and volunteers at the RNLI for their continued good work in assisting those in need.

1324UK pork production

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 8

Ian Paisley

Tony Lloyd

Sir Desmond Swayne

Sir Mike Penning

Karl Turner

Sammy Wilson

That this House acknowledges the damage sustained by UK pork producers as a result of the delay in reinstating certain processing sites' Chinese exporting licences after they were voluntarily suspended in line with UK Government advice during covid; understands that to date the suspension of export licences has cost the industry £30 million per annum and caused a 20 per cent reduction in UK pig numbers since 2021; recognises that as a result of the export licence suspension, Pilgrim's, Britain's largest provider of higher welfare pork, have opted to close their Ashton-under-Lyme site putting 542 workers at risk of redundancy; and calls on the Government to do all it can to secure the reinstatement by China of export licenses, to prevent further damage to the UK pork industry.