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Published: Wednesday 21 June 2023

Early Day Motions tabled on Tuesday 20 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

1345The Ministerial Code and parliamentary standards

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Dawn Butler

That this House believes that trust in the Ministerial Code has been eroded; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the Code as this does not provide necessary safeguards; and calls for steps to be taken to make the House of Commons responsible for deciding whether alleged breaches should be investigated and determining whether Ministers have breached the Code.

1346National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Kirsten Oswald

That this House congratulates the National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire Branch for winning the Outstanding branch community impact award at the 2023 Branches Awards; notes there are 116 National Autistic Society branches across the UK working to transform lives, change attitudes, and help to create a society that works for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK; commends the fantastic work and dedication of volunteers who provide a wide range of sessions for people with autism in East Renfrewshire, supporting them to fulfil their potential, dispel myths about autism, and to assist parents and carers who have a child or a young person on the pathway to a diagnosis of autism or a recent diagnosis; further notes that the East Renfrewshire Branch has been active since March 2020 and has grown to become a much cherished local organisation; and wishes everyone involved with the National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire Branch all the best for the future as they continue their invaluable work.

1347Men's Health Week 2023

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the end of Men's Health Week which was a timely reminder that prioritising health is crucial for personal wellbeing for all men and that men face unique challenges when it comes to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health; highlights the isolation that many farmers feel and thanks the Young Farmers Club and Ulster Farmer's Union for the work they do to address loneliness and mental health help for farmers; and reminds men that whilst the promotional week may have finished help is still available, you are not alone, that the idea that mental health concerns reflect weakness is a myth and reaffirms the fact that seeking help is a sign of strength.

1348National Deaf Children's Society strategy entitled Every moment counts

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Jim Shannon

That this House notes the launch of the new five year strategy of the National Deaf Children's Society entitled Every moment counts, which aims to ensure deaf children across Northern Ireland receive the support they need in their early years or as soon as their deafness is identified; highlights the impact that deafness can have on language development, communication and social skills and the difference in these skills which takes place when children are identified early; further notes the gradual decline in Teacher of the Deaf numbers across Northern Ireland; and calls upon the Government to formulate a UK-wide early years strategy to guide children and parents in the early years after deafness has been identified.

1349National Lottery funding for Glasgow's Golden Generation

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

That this House congratulates Glasgow’s Golden Generation on receiving a grant of £9,679 from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will enable the group to deliver its vital befriending service; commends the dedicated work of the organisation and efforts of its volunteer befrienders in working to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly in Glasgow; and wishes it well in future endeavours.

1350National Lottery Funding for Shawmhor Early Years Centre

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

That this house congratulates Shawmhor Early Years Centre on receiving a grant of £1,500 from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will be used to promote holistic health to children and families local to the centre; recognises the positive impact the funded work will have on service users’ health and wellbeing; acknowledges the hard work of staff at Shawmhor Early Years Centre; and wishes them the best in the delivery of their project.

1351Carnwadric Church Helping Hands Community Foodbank

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

That this House congratulates Carnwadric Church of Scotland's Helping Hands Community Foodbank on receiving a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will allow the foodbank to employ a dedicated coordinator for the service; further recognises the positive impact a dedicated coordinator will have on the organisers and service users through increased capacity and the creation of a streamlined service; commends the vital work delivered by the foodbank in alleviating the impacts of poverty for residents of Carnwadric; and wishes them all the best in their future work.

1352Time For Change Coalition Against Hunting

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Rachael Maskell

That this House is concerned that hunting with dogs is still taking place in England and Wales under the guise of trail hunting and exemptions in the law; recognises that the ban on hunting with dogs is weak and is failing to protect animals from cruelty; believes that until this changes animal welfare will not be treated with the seriousness the public expect; welcomes the launch of the Time For Change Coalition Against Hunting, a coalition of over 30 leading animal welfare and environmental organisations united in calling for the law to be strengthened to end hunting with dogs for good, on 29 June 2023; and calls for the Hunting Act 2004 to be strengthened and improved by banning trail hunting, removing loopholes and exemptions which enable hunting and by introducing custodial sentences for those who break the law.

1353National Lottery funding for Jhankar Beats SCIO

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

That this House congratulates Jhankar Beats SCIO on receiving a £9,978 grant from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will allow the organisation to provide youth activities in G43 and G5 postcodes; notes the positive impact this grant will have on the lives of young people living in these areas; and commends the efforts of group members in the delivery of their work.

1354National Lottery funding for Finn's Place

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

That this House congratulates Finn’s Place on receiving a £120,000 grant from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will enable the group to continue the provision of a Wellbeing Hub which offers activities and events in collaboration with local groups and organisations; acknowledges the crucial service which the project delivers in offering a safe, warm space for Langside community members; commends the efforts of volunteers in the group; and wishes them well in their hope to engage with approximately 800 individuals over the next three years.

1355James McClean

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Colum Eastwood

This House congratulates Irish footballer James McClean on reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 international caps for the Republic of Ireland national team; recognises his outstanding dedication, commitment, and contribution to Irish football and celebrates his remarkable achievements throughout his career; notes that James McClean has been an exemplary ambassador for Irish football, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination, and passion on the field and has had an unwavering commitment to representing Ireland, has been a source of inspiration to countless fans, young players, and aspiring athletes across the nation; recognises his talent, professionalism, and unwavering loyalty to the Irish national team throughout his 100 caps which not only demonstrate his longevity but also highlights his consistent performance and ability to excel at the highest level of the game and play an integral role in memorable victories and hard-fought draws; and wishes him ontinued success in his career, both at the club and international level, and express our gratitude for the joy and inspiration he has brought to Irish football.

1356National Lottery funding for Glasgow's Golden Generation (No. 2)

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Stewart Malcolm McDonald

That this House congratulates Glasgow’s Golden Generation on receiving a £30,635 grant from the National Lottery; recognises that the grant will allow the organisation to deliver their welfare support service; notes the positive impact the project will have on supporting 400 people over the next year; and commends the hard working efforts of all at Glasgow’s Golden Generation in working to support elderly people in Glasgow.

1357Centenary of the Welsh Highland Railway

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 3

Liz Saville Roberts

Ben Lake

Hywel Williams

That this House joins the Welsh Highland Railway in marking its centenary celebrations from 23-25 June 2023; notes that important scenes will be recreated from the original operation of the railway in 1923 as part of a showcase of the iconic line; further notes that the railway holds the title of the UK’s longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon to Porthmadog in Gwynedd; highlights that a trip on the Welsh Highland Railway remains one of the most spectacular routes to experience the awe-inspiring scenery of Eryri National Park; acknowledges that these magnificent steam locomotives are much loved by locals, tourists and steam enthusiasts alike; and wishes the organisers Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway the very best with marking this important milestone.

1358Maggie Lennon and 21 years of the Bridges Programmes

Tabled: 20/06/23 Signatories: 1

Anne McLaughlin

That this House congratulates CEO and founder of the Bridges Programmes, Maggie Lennon, on the Bridges Programmes marking 21 years since it was founded; notes that when Maggie Lennon started the charity in response to the growing number of asylum seekers housed in Glasgow it was to provide humanitarian services which would give people back confidence and dignity; acknowledges that the charity has grown through Maggie Lennon’s leadership to now also include a wide range of courses and support for asylum seekers and refugees to develop their skills, improve their education and support them into appropriate work; appreciates her leadership in working with the Scottish NHS to support doctors into work; recognises that the Bridges Programmes has become a leader of best practice in its field in Scotland, the UK and Europe through Maggie Lennon and the Bridges Programmes staff's determination to support asylum seekers and refugees to settle successfully; wishes Maggie Lennon well for the future as she steps down from her role as CEO at the end of June 2023; and further wishes the Bridges Programmes continuing success.

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.

1269Deep sea mining

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 13

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: 15

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.

1271Clothing poverty awareness

Tabled: 6/06/23 Signatories: 21

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.

1275Pride Month 2023

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 32

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.

1279Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty

Tabled: 7/06/23 Signatories: 30

Wera Hobhouse

Wendy Chamberlain

Kenny MacAskill

Mick Whitley

Lloyd Russell-Moyle

John McDonnell

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.

1283Park View Medical Centre

Tabled: 8/06/23 Signatories: 22

Ian Byrne

Paula Barker

Sir George Howarth

Kim Johnson

Dan Carden

Maria Eagle

That this House notes with deep concern the proposed closure of the Park View Medical Centre; notes that the medical centre is located in Tuebrook in the constituency of Liverpool West Derby and also provides GP services to many constituents of Liverpool Wavertree; recognises that the medical centre has been at the centre of the community for decades and provides vital primary care services to constituents in one of the most deprived areas of Liverpool; notes with alarm that the Liverpool Integrated Care Board has written to all patients at the practice to inform them that it will be closing in July and that all patients will be transferred to GP practices within 1 mile radius of the building; places on record that local residents have voiced their strong opposition to the closure of Park View Medical centre and are campaigning to save this vital service; notes that the Members for Liverpool West Derby and Liverpool Wavertree have written to Cheshire and Merseyside ICB to ask that they revisit the decision to close Park View Medical Centre with the upmost urgency and to request meaningful discussions to consider the urgent steps that can be taken to save the service and protect its long-term future; and calls on the Department of Health to support the wishes of the local community and to take all steps available to keep the Park View Medical Centre open to protect the health and wellbeing of the whole community and future generations.

1285Menstrual Hygiene Day

Tabled: 12/06/23 Signatories: 34

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.

1299Automatic enrolment on the NHS Healthy Start scheme

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 28

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.

1300Outdoor education experiences for children

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 8

Tim Farron

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Richard Burgon

Christine Jardine

Caroline Lucas

That this House calls for every child to be given the opportunity to benefit from outdoor education during their time at school; further calls for each child to have the chance of at least one residential outdoor education visit during primary school years and at least one during secondary school years; recognises the benefits to mental and physical health that these experiences give; highlights the contribution they make to the development of characteristics like teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence for each child who experiences them; and acknowledges the exceptional work of outdoor education centres in the UK, and especially the many centres in Cumbria whose staff work so hard to give young people these formative experiences.

1301Recognition for railway cleaners

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 25

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.

1302Honouring Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s 10th birthday

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 34

Ian Byrne

Paula Barker

Mick Whitley

Apsana Begum

Beth Winter

Dawn Butler

That this House notes that this day, Tuesday 13th June 2023, would have been West Derby schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s 10th birthday; notes that Olivia is sorely missed by her family and friends since her young life was tragically taken from her in a shooting last August which shocked the entire nation; recognises the efforts of Olivia’s mum Cheryl and the local community in Dovecot to ensure that Olivia’s name is never forgotten through the creation of a memorial park bearing her name in Kingsheath Avenue in addition to a refurbished community hub in the old labour club known locally as The Bunker to give local people of all ages a safe place to meet and access resources and support for young families away from criminal gangs in one of the most deprived areas of Liverpool; places on record the determination and efforts of local residents including Cheryl and Olivia’s aunty Kerrie-Ann and Stephen Blennerhassett in forming the Kingsheath and District Veterans Association (KADVA) to ensure the memorial park and community hub becomes a reality; notes that the Member for Liverpool West Derby sits on the board of KADVA and gives it his full support; and calls on the generosity of all who are able, to donate to Olivia's memorial park fundraiser.

1305Fire Safety Remediation in Blocks below 11 metres

Tabled: 13/06/23 Signatories: 21

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: 6

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 8

Ian Mearns

Grahame Morris

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jon Trickett

John McDonnell

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.

131010th anniversary of Aver Generics

Tabled: 14/06/23 Signatories: 4

Dr Lisa Cameron

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 7

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 5

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 7

Angela Crawley

Marion Fellows

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

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.

132550 Years of St Albert's Primary School, Glasgow

Tabled: 15/06/23 Signatories: 5

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Anne McLaughlin

Allan Dorans

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: 5

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Chris Stephens

Anne McLaughlin

Allan Dorans

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: 19

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: 6

Owen Thompson

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Kirsten Oswald

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 6

Angela Crawley

Alison Thewliss

Jim Shannon

Anne McLaughlin

Chris Stephens

Allan Dorans

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: 3

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

Wendy Chamberlain

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: 3

Christine Jardine

Jim Shannon

Wendy Chamberlain

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: 23

Ian Byrne

Hywel Williams

Ben Lake

Liz Saville Roberts

John McDonnell

Mohammad Yasin

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.

1334Centenary of Aberdare Cenotaph

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 5

Beth Winter

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Jon Trickett

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the erection of the Cenotaph in Victoria Square, Aberdare, which was unveiled on 8 March 1923 in memory of 700 men of the area who died during the 1914-18 war; further notes the later dedications to service men who died in the 1939-45 war and other conflicts, including the Falklands War; also notes with sadness the recent passing of Derek Luker, the former President of the Aberdare Branch of the Royal Welsh Regimental Association; congratulates the ongoing work of the Aberdare Branch of the Royal British Legion, the Aberdare Branch of the Royal Welsh Regimental Association, Valley Veterans and also the success of the Cynon Valley Combined Services Memorial Garden; further congratulates those organisations and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on a series of centenary events through June 2023, and for their ongoing remembrance services and veterans welfare services; recalls the words of Mr Evan Jones, Chair of Aberdare Urban District Council, that such movements as the League of Nations should be successful in the future in preventing wars; and reaffirms the commitment to securing peace - heddwch - throughout the world.

1335World Continence Week

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 6

Sir George Howarth

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Wendy Chamberlain

Apsana Begum

That this House notes that this week, 19 to 23 June, is World Continence Week which aims to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of urinary incontinence and associated conditions, observes the devastating impact that incontinence can have on patients’ wellbeing and quality of life; further notes that an estimated 14 million people in the UK, on average over 9,000 in each parliamentary constituency, are affected by continence problems with many relying on high-quality medical devices to enable them to enjoy independence and avoid repeated medical appointments; recognises that the safety and outcomes of those with urological conditions, as well as the professional judgement of clinicians who work in the urology sector, should remain of primary importance to industry and government; believes that patients and clinicians should be able to choose from a wide range of products to accommodate individual needs and have their preferences respected; and further believes that no patient should have to worry about accessing a product that effectively manages their condition and helps them to maintain independence.

1336Debt in low income countries

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 3

Neale Hanvey

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

That this House recognises that the economic crisis and high interest rates have pushed as many as 54 countries towards debt crises; notes that the World Bank’s International Debt Statistics 2022 show that low-income countries are now spending more on debt servicing as a proportion of Gross National Income than at any point in the last 30 years resulting in an impossible trade-off between servicing debt and providing critical public services; further notes that sources including the Global Carbon Project state that low-income countries are accountable for under 1 per cent of historic global carbon emissions yet are still faced with the overwhelming effects of climate change; acknowledges that the effectiveness of the Highly Indebted Poor Country Initiative and the Multilateral Development Relief Initiative was limited by a lack of participation by private and multilateral creditors; and calls on the Government to work to significantly improve private creditor participation in debt relief initiatives globally, as recommended in the recent report from the International Development Committee on Debt relief in Low-Income Countries.

1337Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 5)

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 5

John McDonnell

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Kim Johnson

Apsana Begum

That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Arnika GhaemMaghami, Negin Salehi, Amir Mohamad Rahmanipour, Soroush Pourahmadi, Mehran Abaspour Aghdam, Mohsen Mansouri, Sadaf Movahedi, Marzieh Doshman Ziary, Nasrin Ghaderi, Samaneh Nicknam, Parmis Hamnava, Sina Malayeri, Hosein Akbarzadeh, Ali Akbar Jafari, Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani and Maryam Sulaimanian by the Iranian State; sends condolences 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.

1338100th anniversary of Glentoran Supporters 1923 Committee

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 3

Gavin Robinson

Jim Shannon

Sir Mike Penning

That this House marks the 100th anniversary of the Glentoran Supporters 1923 Committee; notes that this supporters club is the oldest football supporters club in Northern Ireland and has a proud record of volunteering in their support of Glentoran FC; further notes that this includes being at forefront of the Back to the Oval campaign, following the stadium’s destruction in World War II and, since 1946, producing the match day Glentoran Gazette which recently won the prestigious Programme of the Year for the 22nd consecutive year; and commends members, past and present, for their dedication and many achievements over the past century.

1339Detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza in Russia

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 6

Layla Moran

Jim Shannon

Jamie Stone

Richard Foord

Wera Hobhouse

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House condemns the Russian government for the arrest and sentencing to 25 years in prison of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual British-Russian national and prominent Russian opposition figure and activist; expresses concern that Kara-Murza is in poor health following the two poisonings he was subjected to in 2015 and 2017, and that he may not be receiving adequate healthcare for his condition; commends Kara-Murza’s constant advocacy for democracy and the rule of law in Russia; notes that human rights organisations such as Amnesty International consider Kara-Murza to be a prisoner of conscience; welcomes Canada giving consideration to awarding him honorary citizenship; draws attention to the advocacy reception organised by the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign; calls on the Government to investigate all measures that could accelerate his release, including establishing an office that deals with hostage situations; and urges the Russian government to release him immediately.

1340Affordability of sunscreen

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 6

Amy Callaghan

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Sir Greg Knight

Allan Dorans

That this House recognises that temperatures are rising and there is a growing need to protect skin from the sun; notes that many people are not using sunscreen because they can't afford it; and calls on the Government to remove VAT from sunscreen of SPF 30 and above.

1341Endometriosis awareness campaign

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 9

Daisy Cooper

Ed Davey

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House notes the struggles that more than one million women in the UK suffering from endometriosis face; recognises that no one should suffer from endometriosis or any health condition in silence; acknowledges that endometriosis can severely affect a woman’s life and that there is very little public understanding of it; notes that proper diagnosis is essential for a women’s well-being, and can improve mental health while empowering them to make informed decisions about planning for a family; supports the need to boost awareness and diagnosis education for better health outcomes; reaffirms that some women with endometriosis are entitled to certain rights and adjustments in the workplace under the Equality Act 2010; and calls on the Government to launch a wider awareness campaign on endometriosis to encourage women to get diagnosed and improve public understanding of the condition.

1342Children’s Hospice Week 2023

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 5

Siobhain McDonagh

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Cat Smith

Kim Johnson

That this House celebrates Children’s Hospice Week 2023 between 19 and 25 June; recognises that children’s hospices across the UK support thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people; is concerned by Together for Short Lives’s recent findings that local NHS funding for children’s hospices in England is currently inconsistent and unsustainable, and that NHS England has stated that 2023/24 is the final year of the Children’s Hospice Grant; and calls on NHS England to protect the Children’s Hospice Grant, distribute it centrally as a ringfenced fund as it is now and increase it by the rate of inflation beyond 2023/24.

1343World Cup of Darts champions 2023

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 2

Jonathan Edwards

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Welsh national team for winning the 2023 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt; notes that the Welsh team defeated Denmark, Sweden and Belgium before securing victory over Scotland in the final; further notes that the Welsh team also won the competition in 2020; and congratulates Gerwyn Price and Jonathan Clayton for their achievements and for bringing enormous joy and pride to Welsh sports fans.

1344Prescription charges

Tabled: 19/06/23 Signatories: 7

Margaret Greenwood

Mary Kelly Foy

Jim Shannon

Jonathan Edwards

Jon Trickett

Kim Johnson

That this House welcomes the latest report from the Prescription Charges Coalition entitled Continuing to pay the price published in March 2023 which demonstrates that vital medicine is unaffordable for many people living with long-term health conditions in England and that there has been an increase in the number of people taking time off work because they are unable to afford their medicine; is concerned that the report shows that the NHS services which people rely on are overstretched; restates its commitment to the NHS as a universal service free at the point of need and its belief that access to medication is a fundamental right; is deeply concerned that increased NHS waiting times are likely to leave people with long-term conditions relying on medication longer to manage their pain and health conditions; expresses its concern that some patients are not collecting prescriptions that they need because of the cost; and calls on the Government to scrap prescription charges.