Information between 9th April 2024 - 29th April 2024
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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 38 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 237 |
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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 34 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 41 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 296 Noes - 49 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 38 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 42 Noes - 296 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 244 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 240 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 240 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 240 |
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16 Apr 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 31 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 383 Noes - 67 |
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15 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 253 |
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15 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 249 |
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15 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 249 |
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15 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 246 |
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15 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 250 |
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15 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 246 |
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Safe Hands Plans
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Wednesday 17th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department considered instructing the Financial Conduct Authority to investigate Safe Hands Funeral Plans in (a) 2017 and (b) 2018. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The Treasury and FCA have worked closely throughout the process of bringing the funeral plans sector into regulation, as well as during the implementation and onset of the new regulatory framework.
However, the FCA is one of the independent regulators responsible for supervising the financial services industry. Although the Treasury sets the legal framework for the regulation of financial services, it has strictly limited powers in relation to the FCA.
In particular, the Treasury has no general power of direction over the FCA and cannot intervene in individual cases. |
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Financial Conduct Authority
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what criteria the Financial Conduct Authority uses to decide what markets to (a) monitor and (b) intervene in. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 establishes the framework for financial services regulation. It provides for the Treasury and Parliament, through legislation, to determine which activities, products and markets are regulated and fall within the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 also gives the FCA a set of statutory objectives and the appropriate regulatory tools and powers to pursue those objectives.
The question of how the FCA monitors and intervenes in the markets it regulates, in order to fulfil its statutory functions, is a matter for the FCA, which is operationally independent from Government. The FCA will respond to the Honourable Member by letter on this matter, and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House of Commons. |
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Safe Hands Plans
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether Fairer Finance and Dignity raised issues regarding Safe Hands Funeral Plans in meetings with his Department in (a) 2017 and (b) 2018. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) During a wide-ranging meeting with industry in July 2017 to discuss pre-paid funeral plans, some concerns about Safe Hands funeral plans were raised with HM Treasury. In response, officials advised that such concerns should be reported to the FCA, reflecting the fact that HM Treasury has no investigatory or enforcement powers of its own. |
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Funerals: Pre-payment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what regular reviews of the funeral plan market his Department undertook between 2001 and 2018. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The government works closely with the FCA to continually review the regulatory perimeter to ensure that the right balance is struck between proportionately protecting consumers, minimising costs on business, and ensuring consumers have access to useful and affordable financial products and services.
Once made aware of consumer detriment in the pre-paid funeral plans sector, the government investigated and confirmed these reports through its 2018 call for evidence. The government then consulted widely with industry and passed legislation in January 2021 to bring all pre-paid funeral plan providers and intermediaries within the FCA regulatory perimeter.
This has ensured that 1.6 million funeral plan customers are, for the first time, protected by compulsory and robust regulation. |
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Funerals: Pre-payment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many times a breach of the Regulated Activities Order by a funeral plan company was reported to the Financial Conduct Authority in the last three years. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) This is a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is independent from Government.
The FCA will respond to the Honourable Member by letter, and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House of Commons. |
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Funerals: Pre-payment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the proportion of funeral plan companies that failed to gain regulation following the new regulatory regime in the funeral plan market. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) In January 2021, the government legislated to bring all pre-paid funeral plan providers and intermediaries within the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 29 July 2022. This has ensured that, for the first time,1.6 million funeral plan customers are protected by compulsory and robust regulation.
The government consulted widely on the regulation of pre-paid funeral plans. It published a consultation, draft statutory instrument, and impact assessment in June 2019. The FCA also published a consultation and detailed cost-benefit analysis on their proposed regulatory rules for the pre-paid funeral plan sector in March 2021. |
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Funerals: Pre-payment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment (a) his Department and (b) the Financial Conduct Authority made of the implications for their policies of the speed of growth of the funeral plan market between 2001 and 2022. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) In January 2021, the government legislated to bring all pre-paid funeral plan providers and intermediaries within the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 29 July 2022. This has ensured that, for the first time,1.6 million funeral plan customers are protected by compulsory and robust regulation.
The government consulted widely on the regulation of pre-paid funeral plans. It published a consultation, draft statutory instrument, and impact assessment in June 2019. The FCA also published a consultation and detailed cost-benefit analysis on their proposed regulatory rules for the pre-paid funeral plan sector in March 2021. |
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Funerals: Pre-payment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring the immediate regulation of funeral plan companies that (a) were founded and (b) changed ownership after the announcement of regulatory change in 2018. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) In January 2021, the government legislated to bring all pre-paid funeral plan providers and intermediaries within the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 29 July 2022. This has ensured that, for the first time,1.6 million funeral plan customers are protected by compulsory and robust regulation.
The government consulted widely on the regulation of pre-paid funeral plans. It published a consultation, draft statutory instrument, and impact assessment in June 2019. The FCA also published a consultation and detailed cost-benefit analysis on their proposed regulatory rules for the pre-paid funeral plan sector in March 2021. |
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Funerals: Pre-payment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 18th April 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he made of the implications for his policies of changes in the number of funeral plan companies following the announcement of regulatory change in 2018. Answered by Bim Afolami - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) In January 2021, the government legislated to bring all pre-paid funeral plan providers and intermediaries within the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 29 July 2022. This has ensured that, for the first time,1.6 million funeral plan customers are protected by compulsory and robust regulation.
The government consulted widely on the regulation of pre-paid funeral plans. It published a consultation, draft statutory instrument, and impact assessment in June 2019. The FCA also published a consultation and detailed cost-benefit analysis on their proposed regulatory rules for the pre-paid funeral plan sector in March 2021. |
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15th April 2024
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) 6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year Type of land/property: Residential property (flat) Number of properties: 1 Location: Aberdeen Ownership details: owned by CMAL Ltd (Registered 26 May 2015) Source |
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15th April 2024
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) 6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year Type of land/property: Residential property (flat) Number of properties: 1 Location: Dundee (Registered 26 May 2015) Source |
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15th April 2024
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) 7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital Name of company or organisation: CMAL Limited Nature of business: Financial services company (Registered 26 May 2015) Source |
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15th April 2024
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) 8. Miscellaneous Unpaid director of CMAL Ltd, financial services company. (Registered 27 February 2019) Source |
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15th April 2024
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) 8. Miscellaneous A Member of the Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 4 March 2020 (Registered 24 November 2023) Source |
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Monday 29th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House notes that on 24 April 2024 the Armenian community commemorated the Medz Yaghern (Great Crime) of the Armenian Genocide that saw the massacre and starvation of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottomans; further notes the significance of recognising the Armenian genocide and engaging in commemorative actions in … |
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Friday 26th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 TS Scylla Sea Cadet Unit, Aberdeen 7 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon) That this House notes the fundraising efforts currently being carried out by Sea Cadet Helen Buswell and her colleagues at TS Scylla in Aberdeen by means of a sponsored walk; understands that in common with other Sea Cadet units, TS Scylla aims to give young people an experience that will … |
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Monday 29th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 205th Glasgow Eaglesham Boys’ Brigade Company 7 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the 205th Glasgow Eaglesham Boys Brigade Company on being crowned national UK champions in the Boys’ Brigade five a side football competition; notes that the 205th won an impressive five out of five matches and conceded only two goals during the competition; recognises the skill and … |
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Monday 29th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 Samantha Gough Local Women Sport Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Samantha Gough for her recent success at the Local Women Sport Awards 2024; acknowledges her award for Special Recognition; recognises how this is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work that she puts into her sporting career; applauds her recent feature … |
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Monday 29th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 10th May 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon) That this House congratulates Aberdeen-based HR Hub Plus Limited on the company being awarded the Community Award in the Federation of Small Businesses' Celebrating Small Business Awards Scotland 2024; recognises the positive contribution made by HR Hub Plus Limited to the local community through its discounted services to charities, sponsorship … |
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Tuesday 30th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 10th May 2024 Arthurlie FC and the Scottish Junior Cup 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Arthurlie FC, based at Dunterlie Park, Barrhead, on advancing to the final of the Scottish Junior Cup after defeating Johnstone Burgh 4-3 on aggregate; understands the first and second legs of the semi-final took place on 14 and 20 April respectively; applauds the commitment of manager … |
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Wednesday 8th May Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were … |
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Thursday 9th May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 10th May 2024 Selina Rashid, Say It with Flowers Award 4 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw) That this House recognises the achievements and hard work of Selina Rashid who was the recent recipient of Wishaw Press’s Say It with Flowers Award that celebrates those who go above and beyond to help others; congratulates her, along with Abdul and Khalida Rashid, as well as Agnes Ferguson, for … |
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Tuesday 7th May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024 25th anniversary of Ashwood Scotland Ltd 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston) That this House congratulates Ashwood Scotland Ltd on its 25th anniversary; recognises that Ashwood Scotland was founded in 1999 and began operating out of a small office in Livingston; also congratulates it on its significant success since then, including the completion of over 500 projects; commends Ashwood Scotland’s focus on … |
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Tuesday 7th May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024 Declaration to mark the visit of Father Gabriel Romanelli to Scotland 14 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House welcomes the joint declaration by the Archbishop of Glasgow, Most Rev William Nolan, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, issued on 26th April 2024 to mark the visit to Glasgow of Father Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of the Holy Family Church … |
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Tuesday 7th May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Dementia Action Week 2024, taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024; highlights that Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign and each year the Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on Dementia; underlines the support … |
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Tuesday 7th May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024 Tom Stoltman, Winner of World's Strongest Man Competition 5 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House offers its utmost congratulations to Tom Stoltman on his incredible achievement of winning World’s Strongest Man 2024; notes this is the third time he has claimed the title in only four years; further notes the sacrifices and challenges he has faced on his journey; and recognises the … |
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Tuesday 7th May Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 Government surveillance of bank accounts 29 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House is deeply alarmed by new powers contained within the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill that would allow the Government to engage in the mass surveillance of tens of millions of people's bank accounts; notes that these new powers would force banks to spy on the 23 … |
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Thursday 2nd May Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) This House applauds World Press Freedom Day in declaring its respect and admiration for all journalists and media representatives around the world who face the horrors of possible harassment, incarceration, injury, and death; deplores the targeting of journalists who are simply carrying out their invaluable work; mourns those journalists who … |
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Wednesday 1st May Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 Gabriel Fares and the Welsh Three Peaks challenge 9 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House commends six year old Gabriel Fares of Llwyngwril for undertaking the Welsh Three Peaks challenge to raise awareness of his family’s plight in Gaza; notes with concern that members of Gabriel’s extended family remain displaced in Rafah with their homes in Khan Yunis completely destroyed; further notes … |
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Thursday 2nd May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024 2024 Basque regional election results 7 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024)Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon) This House notes the results of the 2024 Basque regional election held on 21 April; congratulates EH Bildu for receiving the best election results in its history having won over 340,000 votes and 27 seats, an increase of six since the last election; commends EH Bildu for the positive and … |
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Wednesday 1st May Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House celebrates the legacy of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) in providing life-changing opportunities for over 55,000 people who have sailed with JST tall ships, which were purpose-built with initial funding from the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II fund, and the aim of integrating able-bodied and disabled people … |
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Tuesday 30th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome) That this House congratulates Josh Payne-Gover’s success in wheelchair rugby; wishes him the best of luck in achieving a place in the Team GB squad for the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028; notes the high financial cost of equipment necessary to participate in wheelchair rugby; praises Josh’s successful campaign to … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion) That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the UK Government recognising the Cornish as a national minority through the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; notes that this landmark decision set out numerous obligations including support for language and culture, education and the media, … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House notes the importance of affordable childcare to enable parents, especially mothers, to work; further notes the important contribution of migrants to the economy; welcomes the intention behind the expansion of childcare support for working parents which is currently being rolled out; also notes however that this support … |
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Monday 29th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2024 Dundee United Football Club Scottish Championship winners 8 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Dundee United Football Club on their 2023-24 Championship winning season, which means they will be returned to the Scottish Premiership at first time of asking; notes that their victory was secured in the penultimate game of the season against Airdrie at the Excelsior Stadium; further notes … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Glenrothes Strollers Women celebrate historic League Cup final win 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Glenrothes Strollers Women's Team on their recent historic Scottish Women’s Football League Cup win against McDermid Ladies at Alloa Athletics Indodrill Stadium; highlights that just 15 months after establishing the first senior ladies Glenrothes Strollers football team, manager Pauline Harley has led the team to their … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Work Capability Assessment reforms 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw) That this House expresses its deep concern that the Government’s proposed Work Capability Assessment reforms will expose more people, including disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to work conditionality and the threat of benefit sanctions; recognises that there is considerable evidence, including the Department of Work and Pension’s … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Mhairi Maclennan London Marathon success 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Kirkhill athlete Mhairi Maclennan on her London Marathon debut, after becoming the first British female to cross the finish line; notes she finished the race in 2 hours 29 minutes and 15 seconds; further congratulates all those who completed the 26.2 mile course; and wishes Mhairi … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 150th anniversary of Inverness Bowling Club 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness Bowling Club on celebrating their 150th anniversary; recognises the hard work and efforts of all those over the years who have contributed to the club's lasting success; and wishes them continued success for the future. |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Inverness Rowing Club and the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates teenagers Sam Roxburgh and Shay Hammock on their success in being called up to represent Scotland at the Junior Inter Regional Regatta at Nottingham this month; recognises that the pair, both of Inverness Rowing Club, have been selected to represent their country in singles competitions in … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Bombay Lounge restaurant in Midlothian, Curry Restaurant of the Year at Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates the Bombay Lounge restaurant in Dalkeith, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Scottish Curry Awards 2024; recognises their award for Curry Restaurant of the Year; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into their restaurant; … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Matthew Wynee, Scotland cerebral palsy football team 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the Scotland Cerebral Palsy Football Team on winning the IFCPF World Championships; recognises that Matthew Wynee, a football coach at East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Trust, captained the team and was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament; recognises that Matthew scored the opening goal … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House notes that Thursday 25 April 2024 has been designated as World Malaria Day by the World Health Organisation, marking the 17th time the day has been observed since its establishment by the World Health Assembly in 2007; further notes that this year's theme focuses on accelerating the … |
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Thursday 25th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 Leith Croft Community Pavilion 12 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House congratulates the Leith Croft Community Pavilion on being shortlisted for a My Place Community Award 2024; applauds the inspiring work of this grassroots project which cleared two acres of debris-strewn wasteland and repaired, refurbished and returned a dilapidated old tennis pavilion for community use; notes the site … |
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Thursday 25th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 20th anniversary of The Leither Magazine 10 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House congratulates The Leither Magazine on its 20 year anniversary; notes the publication is read by around 45,000 people from Leith, Edinburgh and beyond, having built a strong readership since it was founded in 2004 by Billy Gould; congratulates the editorial, sales, design and writing teams and everyone … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 Gleniffer Thistle fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House congratulates Gleniffer Thistle 2012 football team for their commitment and hard work in raising £725 for Epilepsy Scotland recently through a fundraising walk from Hampden Park to St. Mirren Park via two of Glasgow’s other football stadiums; notes that £1,475 was raised in total by the team, … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 St. Margaret’s Parish Church 70th celebrations 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates St. Margaret’s Parish Church in Woodside, Glenrothes, on the occasion of their 70th anniversary; notes that St Margaret’s has been a focal point for Christian worship since the earliest days of Glenrothes New Town, holding its first services in 1953 and moving into its new purpose … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Cardenden Primary School Glee Choir heat winners 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Cardenden Primary School Glee Choir on their fantastic win in their recent heat at the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024; highlights that the pupils from Cardenden Primary School rocked their way to the top spot to go forward to the Fife Regional Final; notes the … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 Paradise Golf and Beach Resort, Morocco 8 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises that some 800 investors, the vast majority of whom are British citizens, made investments in the Moroccan Paradise Golf and Beach Resort which was first advertised in 2006; understands the development was widely promoted as part of Morocco’s Vision 2020 tourism plan and was marketed as … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House notes with concern that the Constitutional Court of Uganda recently upheld the provisions of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 which, it believes, is in defiance of international law; is aware that the legislation, adopted in May 2023, has been described as being among the world's harshest anti-gay laws … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 35 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes that civil service pay has been eroded over the past 40 years, which has seen wages fall from above the national average to below average; regrets that, despite this, the Government did not ring-fence funding for a pay rise for civil servants in the recent Budget; … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 Scotland men’s cerebral palsy football team, world champions 13 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House congratulates the Scotland national men’s cerebral palsy football team on winning the International Federation of CP Football World Championship held in Salou, Spain, after beating Northern Ireland 4-0 in the final; notes that Scotland made the final after finishing top of their group at the championships; further … |
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Friday 19th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 Swagath Indian Restaurant and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Swagath, an Indian restaurant located on Glasgow Road, East Renfrewshire, on being crowned Best of Greater Glasgow at the prestigious 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that Swagath was previously based on Dovecothall Street before moving to their current premises on Glasgow Road in May 2023; … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th April 2024 ORE Catapult and Levenmouth Academy STEM Partnership 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House commends the work of ORE Catapult and Levenmouth Academy in their long-term STEM partnership; notes that as owners of the Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine that operates close to the Levenmouth community, ORE Catapult directly supports Levenmouth Academy with its STEM provision for young learners at the school by … |
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Friday 19th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 Himalayan Dine Barrhead and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Himalayan Dine Barrhead, based on Barrhead Main Street, East Renfrewshire, on being crowned Neighbourhood Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that Himalayan Dine Barrhead was also highly commended in the category of Most Wanted Restaurant of the Year; understands … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 30th anniversary of the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre in Govanhill, Glasgow, on the 30th anniversary of its opening; notes that the Well was established in March 1994 by the Church of Scotland in order to provide support to the BAME communities of South East Glasgow; recognises that since its … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Lanarkshire Pride CIC 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Pride CIC on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow South Lanarkshire to host another Pride event, following the success of its debut last year; understands that this year, the event will expand and hold a parade alongside a … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Trust Jack Foundation 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Trust Jack Foundation on securing £20,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to support them in their running costs of their mental health support hub and in hosting two community events; appreciates the work they do in prioritising the mental … |
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Wednesday 17th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Extended and virtual reality in education 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West) That this House welcomes the University of Glasgow’s white paper entitled XRed: Preparing for Immersive Education; notes the value that extended reality and virtual reality technology can and will bring to the future of education; realises that such technology can transform learner experiences, drive imagination and push boundaries; congratulates the … |
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Wednesday 17th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 The Malletsheugh and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the Malletsheugh restaurant, based in Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire, on being crowned New Restaurant of the Year at the 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that the restaurant was first opened in August 2023 by the Birk family after an extensive and stylish redesign and renovation … |
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Wednesday 17th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House mourns the first anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan, which began on 15 April 2023; regrets the tragic conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian and refugee crisis across the country and its neighbours, with more than 8.5 million residents of Sudan displaced … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 19th April 2024 Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House welcomes the reopening of Provand's Lordship, the oldest intact building in the city of Glasgow; notes that the building is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city, built in 1471 as part of the St Nicholas Hospital estate by Andrew de Durisdeer, Bishop of … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and the Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project on securing £18,900 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow the project to deliver counselling therapy sessions and therapeutic peer-support groups for the people of Clydesdale; welcomes their positive work in supporting those struggling with their … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Bothwell Futures 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to fund a 12 month pilot for an Active Listening and Signposting service; recognises that this will support the mental health and wellbeing for the most vulnerable and isolated … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse 9 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Sarah Hall, the Business Director of Hillhouse, a local charity and social enterprise based in Kilmarnock, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Sarah's dedication and commitment to Hillhouse, which spans over 50 years, during which she served as a House Mother … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House expresses its profound sadness at the sudden passing of Father Martin Chambers, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Galloway and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Dunkeld, who tragically passed away on 10 April 2024; notes with deep sorrow the loss felt by the people of Galloway … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House recognises the importance of maintaining bank branch services; regrets the latest closures announced by the Natwest banking group, which operates Royal Bank of Scotland, and the decision to close 18 of its 86 RBS branches across Scotland, with three branches in Edinburgh set to close including Leith, … |
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Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 New Practice turns five years old 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House recognises the fifth anniversary of New Practice, an award-winning women and LGBTQ+-led architectural practice based between Glasgow and London, on 9 May 2024; notes that in these five years, New Practice has played a vital role in improving the lived environment of both cities and many places … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Book Nook, a local independent bookstore located in Stewarton, on its outstanding achievement of winning the Bookshop of the Year at the esteemed Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024; expresses best wishes for forthcoming success at the UK-wide awards set to take place in London on … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC on receiving a grant of £30,916 from the National Lottery; understands the group plans to use the funding for a one-year project to provide funeral cost and arrangement advice either for the bereaved families or for anyone looking for end-of-life planning support; … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Newport History Group and the Alan Ball Award 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the Newport History Group on winning a prestigious Alan Ball Local History Award which recognises outstanding contributions in local history publishing; commends the Group for winning Best Community History Project Publication 2023 for the publication of Lest We Forget, a follow up book to the 2022 … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 50th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster Mission Board 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that March 2024 marked 50 years since the founding of the Mission Board of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster; further notes that since its inception funds have been raised to help alleviate hunger, assist in regions struck by earthquakes and war, missionaries have been trained … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel 11 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Corner in Darvel on their outstanding achievement in winning the My Place Awards 2024 in the Community-led Project category; recognises the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team who have transformed the once abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024) Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham) That this House notes reports in February 2024 of an attack on a Bahai educational gathering in a private home in the Iranian town of Ghaemshar; understands that those in attendance were students at the informal, but remarkable, Bahai Institute for Higher Education, which facilitates degree level study for Bahais … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 STV journalists' strike action 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House supports the decision by members of the Scottish Television (STV) workforce to initiate strike action on Thursday 28 March 2024 following an overwhelming mandate from a ballot in favour of industrial action due to the breakdown in pay negotiations at the broadcaster; acknowledges that this marks the … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Hillpark Bowling Club's centenary 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the remarkable achievement of Hillpark Bowling Club as it commemorates its centenary; notes that for 100 years the club has been a beacon of community spirit, promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie; extends sincere thanks to all who run and support Hillpark Bowling Club for their dedication and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House recognises the great contribution made by councillor Alasdair Rhind to local government in the Highlands, in Tain and Easter Ross in particular; acknowledges that his recent untimely death has caused great widespread sadness; and notes that his contribution to public life will not be forgotten. |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the invaluable contribution of the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for children and young people aged eight to 14 years old in Midlothian; notes with appreciation that the project has been awarded a grant of £18,114 to facilitate … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the critical role played by organisations in providing essential support to individuals recovering from problematic substance use; commends the Horizons Recovery Cafe SCIO for its commitment to aiding the recovery journey of up to 200 people from Dalkeith through its project spanning 20 months; acknowledges the … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the significant contribution of LASC Childcare Services Ltd in supporting the Midlothian community through its initiatives; congratulates the organisation on receiving a grant of £77,582 which will facilitate the continuation of the vital role of the Link Community Hub Manager; recognises the importance of this funding … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Muirhouse Millennium Centre (No. 2) 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Muirhouse Millennium Centre on receiving a grant of £8,720 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to employ sessional staff, and to expand the range of items offered in their community food sharing shelf and baby bank; commends their range of initiatives to improve … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Blackhall Children's Sports Committee 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Blackhall Children's Sports Committee on receiving a grant of £4,557 from the National Lottery; understands that this will be used to fund the Committee’s annual sports day; notes that the 2024 Sports Day marks 125 years since the event was first held; commends the Committee for … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the significant contribution of community-based organisations in enriching the lives of individuals and fostering community cohesion; commends One Dalkeith for its dedication to serving the Dalkeith community; notes with appreciation the receipt of a £132,839 grant to support its three-year project aimed at delivering learning and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the invaluable contributions made by community groups in enhancing the quality of life for residents and fostering a sense of belonging; commends the Roslin Village Group for its commitment to serving the Roslin community; notes the receipt of a £1,935 grant to support its one-year project … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the recent grant of £9,680 awarded to Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club; recognises the vital role played by Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club in providing inclusive sports opportunities for people with disabilities; applauds the project's initiative to allocate funds towards part-time hours … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 70th anniversary of Grangemouth Choral Society 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Grangemouth Choral Society; notes the choir's work performing a wide-ranging repertoire of songs to audiences since 1954; recognises the wider role the choir has played in its local community, enhancing wellbeing in both its members and audiences; wishes the choir’s members … |
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Tuesday 16th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Re-opening of the Conwy Valley Line 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates Network Rail for the swift re-opening of the Conwy Valley Line on 13 April 2024; notes that the line was closed in the afternoon of 9 April 2024 when river flooding washed away ballast that supports the track near Dolgarrog station; further notes the hard work … |
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Tuesday 16th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Clwb Rygbi Llanymddyfri, Welsh Premiership Cup Winners 2 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House congratulates Llandovery Rugby Club on winning the Welsh Premiership Cup at the National Stadium in Cardiff; pays tribute to both Llandovery and Merthyr Rugby Clubs for a well contested final and a fantastic game of rugby resulting in a 20-18 victory for the Drovers; applauds the dedication … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for North Edinburgh Arts 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates North Edinburgh Arts on receiving a grant of £148,821 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to further its Green Projects work; notes this will include a community garden, volunteering opportunities and development of a new community shed as part of the refurbishment of … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House expresses its sadness following the announcement of the British Youth Council that it is to permanently close after more than 75 years championing the voices of young people and engaging them in our democratic process; and calls on the Government to step in to attempt to prevent … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford) That this House congratulates the Football Association (FA) and Barclays for hosting its third Biggest Ever Football Session on International Women’s Day, as part of its Let Girls Play Campaign; notes a record breaking 475,000 girls from 5,000 schools across England took part; further notes that this year, the Biggest … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 36 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus) That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia 16 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Food price inflation and the Easter festive period 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House deeply regrets the continuing effects of food price inflation; is concerned about the negative impact this will have on households over the coming Easter festive period; notes that this impact will disproportionately fall on vulnerable families; further notes that one-in-four households are still struggling financially and that … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 556) 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 February 2024, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Immigration changes for carers and Ukrainians 16 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton) That this House is concerned that the latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, which will prevent overseas care workers from bringing their dependants to the UK and makes substantial changes to the Ukraine schemes, will have a negative impact on migrant families; notes in particular that the … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 590) 9 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 590, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 March 2024, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Drumahoe Primary School, British School Trampoline Elite Champions 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House congratulates Benjamin, Oliver and Thomas Briggs for their outstanding achievement in becoming 2024 British School Trampoline Elite Champions at the BSGA Trampoline Finals, held on March 16 in Telford; praises their dedication to the sport, their skill, and high-quality training; applauds their success that brought pride to … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House praises the tireless work by campaigners fighting against the injustice of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which were abolished in 2012 but not retrospectively, and commends the Trapped podcast for shining a powerful spotlight on the ongoing scandal of these indefinite and potentially never-ending sentences; agrees … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 The Ridge SCIO and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates The Ridge SCIO on receiving a grant of £34,245 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue providing their cost of living support services for people facing difficulties in Dunbar and surrounding areas; notes that the project will … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association on receiving a grant of £4,030 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this grant will fund the fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival to bring people together and learn about the seafront; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Queen Margaret University and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Queen Margaret University in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £5,760 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the university will set up a Young Persons Advisory Group for twelve young people aged between eight and 18 years old to provide views, opinions and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Centenary of 1st Mearns Brownies 10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of 1st Mearns Brownies, based in Newton Mearns, and recognises that the important occasion will be marked with a coffee morning and a commemorative tree planting on Saturday 27 April 10.00am to 12.30pm at Mearnskirk Church Hall; understands that the coffee … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates founder and CEO of cancer charity House of Hope, Lisa Fleming, on the launch of her fundraising campaign Brick of Hope; notes that this aims to raise £500,000 for the charity to purchase a property in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh; further notes that this is … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Maxwell’s in Clarkston and the National Pub and Bar Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Maxwell’s, located in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on being named one of 94 County Winners of the National Pub and Bar Awards 2024; recognises that Maxwell’s has been based in the Sheddens area of Clarkston for 10 years; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards celebrates … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House praises the work of Baroness Kate Rock in producing the Rock Review of the Tenanted Farming Sector; acknowledges the value of the more than 70 detailed recommendations the review makes; urges the Government to especially consider the recommendation for a tenant farming commissioner; notes the need for … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Cockenzie House and Gardens grant from The National Lottery Community Fund 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Cockenzie House and Garden in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £227,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to acquire Cockenzie and Port Seton Old Parish Church and Hall to use as a community hub, offering community … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates everyone at Bushido 100 Club, a group of students from Bushido Karate Association (BKA), on their significant fundraising efforts for cancer research; notes that Bushido 100 Club members are doing 100 push-ups per day during the month of April and have raised an impressive £5,268 as … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House commends the extraordinary efforts of Tim Owen, Mike Palmer and Andy Airey, collectively known as 3 Dads Walking, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention among young people; welcomes them to Scotland and Midlothian as they continue their latest trek; acknowledges the profound impact … |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Oral Evidence - 2024-04-23 16:15:00+01:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee Found: That concludes the new bids, but we have an update from Chris Law. |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Oral Evidence - Mercy Corps, UNICEF, and UN World Food Programme International Development Committee Found: Q8 Chris Law: Mary Louise, thank you for some of the evidence you have given already, particularly |
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Tuesday 16th April 2024
Oral Evidence - 2024-04-16 16:15:00+01:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee Found: Chris Law made representations. |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: FCDO and civil societies View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The ongoing conflict in Sudan View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The ongoing conflict in Sudan At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Sibongani Kayola - Country Director, Sudan at Mercy Corps Eddie Rowe - Country Director, Sudan at UN World Food Programme Mary Louise Eagleton - Deputy Representative, Sudan Country Office at UNICEF View calendar |
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Tuesday 7th May 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: FCDO and civil societies View calendar |
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Tuesday 7th May 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: FCDO and civil societies At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Nadine Tunasi - Survivor Champion for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative and Coordinator at Survivors Speak OUT Network, Freedom From Torture Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu - Executive Director at STAR Ghana Foundation Channsitha Mark - Country Director at Cambodia, ActionAid At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Andrew Firmin - Editor-in-chief & co-author of State of Civil Society report at CIVICUS Lens Dr Rowan Popplewell - Policy Manager – Civic Space at Bond UK Nana Afadzinu - Executive Director at West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) View calendar |
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Tuesday 7th May 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: FCDO and civil societies At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Nadine Tunasi - Survivor Champion for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative and Coordinator at Survivors Speak OUT Network, Freedom From Torture Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu - Executive Director at STAR Ghana Foundation Channsitha Mark - Country Director at Cambodia, ActionAid At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Andrew Firmin - Editor-in-chief & co-author of State of Civil Society report at CIVICUS Lens Nana Afadzinu - Executive Director at West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Rowan Popplewell - Policy Manager – Civic Space at Bond UK View calendar |
| Select Committee Inquiry |
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23 Apr 2024
Future funding of the BBC World Service International Development Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 20 May 2024) BBC World Service provides trusted news to radio, TV and digital audiences around the world in 42 languages including English, reaching a global audience of 318m. It is chiefly funded by the UK Licence Fee with additional grant funding of £104.4m [FY 23/24 and 24/25 respectively] from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Under this arrangement, the BBC World Service has agreed not to close any language services – a condition set to be lifted in 2025. BBC Director General, Tim Davie, made it clear in a speech in March 2024 that:… we cannot keep asking UK Licence Fee payers to invest in (the World Service) when we face cuts to UK services. We will need to discuss a long-term funding solution for the World Service that comes from central government budgets. Given its impact on the UK’s development goals, and the projection of the UK’s values across the world, the International Development Committee is launching a short inquiry to establish the case for increased Government support and make recommendations beyond the current support package finishing in 2025. The inquiry would focus on the BBC’s offering to ODA eligible countries and the positive influence of the service as part of the UK’s Soft Power offering Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry |