Information between 16th April 2024 - 26th April 2024
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill: Second Reading Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Food Poverty Strategy Bill: Second Reading Food Poverty Strategy Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading Health and Safety at Work Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 26th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading Corporate Homicide Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading Health and Safety at Work Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill: Second Reading Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Food Poverty Strategy Bill: Second Reading Food Poverty Strategy Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading Corporate Homicide Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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24 Apr 2024 - Regulatory Reform - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 29 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 395 Noes - 50 |
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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 32 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 222 |
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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 33 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 37 |
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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 - 305 Noes - 234 |
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22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 - 306 Noes - 229 |
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17 Apr 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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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Chris Stephens speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Chris Stephens contributed 1 speech (84 words) Wednesday 24th April 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Infected Blood Inquiry
Chris Stephens contributed 1 speech (48 words) Tuesday 23rd April 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Food Poverty Strategy
Chris Stephens contributed 4 speeches (2,199 words) Monday 22nd April 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Access to Redress Schemes
Chris Stephens contributed 3 speeches (971 words) Thursday 18th April 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Monday 22nd April 33 signatures (Most recent: 7 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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15th April 2024
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) 2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a) Name of donor: Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) Address of donor: 160 Falcon Road, London SW11 2LN Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Agreed on 19 January 2024, administration and coordination of the PCS Parliamentary Group from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, which I chair, by Solidarity Consulting Ltd, value £34,343 Date received: 19 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Date accepted: 19 January 2024 Donor status: trade union (Registered 9 February 2024) Source |
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15th April 2024
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) 2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a) Name of donor: Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) Address of donor: 160 Falcon Road, London SW11 2LN Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Administration and coordination of the PCS Parliamentary Group, which I chair, by Solidarity Consulting Ltd, from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, value £32,723 Date received: 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Date accepted: 1 January 2023 Donor status: trade union (Registered 20 January 2023) Source |
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Tuesday 7th May Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024 Declaration to mark the visit of Father Gabriel Romanelli to Scotland 12 signatures (Most recent: 9 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 30th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Price cap on baby milk formula 22 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent North) This House recognises the impact that food price inflation has had on family budgets in recent years, with annual inflation of 19.1% to March 2023, which was the highest rate of food inflation in 45 years; notes with dismay that some retailers have taken to placing baby milk formula under … |
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Wednesday 1st May Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd 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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Wednesday 1st May Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star and Its aftermath 3 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House solemnly commemorates the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, the military action that took place in June 1984 at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, resulting in significant loss of life and severe damage to the holiest site in Sikhism; expresses its deep regret over the devastating … |
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Wednesday 1st May Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd 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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Wednesday 1st May Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Leicester City and the Sky Bet Championship 3 signatures (Most recent: 9 May 2024)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates the success of Leicester City securing a 3-0 victory at Preston North End on Monday 29 April 2024 to attain a record-breaking eighth Sky Bet Championship title; notes the joy and pride that dedicated fans, including the hon. Member for Strangford, feel as Leicester City have … |
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Tuesday 30th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 2 May 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Right Honourable Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, on the 40th anniversary of his election to City of Edinburgh Council; notes that 3 May 2024 marks forty years of his continuous service as a representative of his community, … |
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Tuesday 30th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd 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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Tuesday 30th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Contribution of university research 7 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024)Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion) That this House commends the outstanding contribution of university researchers throughout the United Kingdom; agrees with the view of Professor Mark Field of the University of Oxford that impact is the good the researchers have in the world; notes the work of researchers at the University of Aberystwyth into restoring … |
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Tuesday 30th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Arthurlie FC and the Scottish Junior Cup 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 7 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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Monday 29th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2024 900th anniversary of founding of City of Edinburgh 5 signatures (Most recent: 2 May 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the 900th anniversary of the founding of the City of Edinburgh and St Giles’ Cathedral; notes the founding of the Cathedral in 1124 by King David I; recognises the cultural, historical and political significance of the role of the City in the last 900 years; further … |
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Monday 29th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 8 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport 20 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses support and solidarity to members of the PCS union taking industrial action against their employer, Border Force, at Heathrow Airport; notes that on 29 April around 250 staff are being forced out of their current jobs on passport control as the Home Office have indicated they … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House recognises the new research from the End Child Poverty Coalition which highlights the extent to which the two-child limit impacts single parents and families with disabled children; notes that 20% of all households impacted by the two-child limit are families with at least one disabled child, which … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd 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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Wednesday 24th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2024 Diversion schemes for drug-related offending 12 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House endorses the recognition from Dame Carol Black and the Home Affairs Committee that improved use of diversion schemes, where police deal with low-level offending without the involvement of courts, can be an important tool in reducing drug-related crime; pays tribute to the pioneering work of Police-led Drug … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th 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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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024) Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton) That this House is alarmed at the rocketing rise of alcohol harm; notes that the Office for National Statistics' figures released on 22 April revealed a new record of over 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2022, representing an increase of a third since 2019; further notes the warning … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Safety of electric powered vehicles and lithium-ion batteries 5 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2024)Tabled by: Yvonne Fovargue (Labour - Makerfield) That this House notes with concern the rise of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries used to power e-bikes and e-scooters, which have quadrupled since 2020, resulting in 13 deaths, 200 serious injuries requiring hospital treatment and have resulted in homelessness and staggering financial loses; commends the important work of the … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 National Stalking Awareness Week 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House acknowledges National Stalking Awareness Week, beginning on 22 April; notes that stalking and harassment accounted for a third of all police recorded violence in the year ending September 2023 and that around 1.6 million people over 16 were estimated to be victims of stalking in England and … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Drug and alcohol treatment services for women 16 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House acknowledges that women’s substance use often results from trauma and abuse; notes that women’s access to trauma-informed, safe spaces has been limited, as cuts and contract competition have driven service provision to concentrate on its majority male user-base; welcomes the Centre for Justice Innovation’s guide to commissioning … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th 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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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 8 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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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th 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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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow) That this House congratulates Lesbian Visibility Week on their fifth anniversary; notes that the theme for this week is unified not uniform to celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ women everywhere; welcomes the representation and acknowledgement of incredible LGBTQ women that Lesbian Visibilty week brings; acknowledges that there are still unique … |
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Wednesday 24th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House notes with sadness the passing of the great Fergie MacDonald, the legendary Scottish Ceilidh King and bandleader, who died aged 86 on 23 April 2024; pays tribute to his life and the joy and delight he brought to so many throughout the Highlands, Scotland, the pan-Celtic nations … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th 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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Monday 22nd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd 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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Monday 22nd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week 20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North) That this House supports MS Awareness Week, which takes place between 22 and 28 April 2024; recognises that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.ms and Overcoming MS are working together to speak up about the realities of life with MS, a neurological condition … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd 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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Monday 22nd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 8 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Stockport County Football Club 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport) That this House congratulates Stockport County Football Club on winning League Two and securing their first English Football League title since 1967; commends their return to League One after a 14-year absence; pays tribute to manager Dave Challinor and the playing squad for their role in the club’s success; acknowledges … |
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Monday 22nd April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Paradise Golf and Beach Resort, Morocco 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 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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Thursday 18th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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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Thursday 18th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse 8 signatures (Most recent: 1 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 9 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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Friday 19th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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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Thursday 18th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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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Wednesday 17th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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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Thursday 18th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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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Wednesday 17th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 7 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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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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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Thursday 18th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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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Friday 19th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd 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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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 29 signatures (Most recent: 1 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates the young musicians who picked up awards at the East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2024 held at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington; praises flautist Leila Maycock from Knox Academy on winning the competition, who will travel to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 35 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Independence day of Bangladesh 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House sends its well wishes to those celebrating the independence day of Bangladesh on 26 March 2024 to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in the early hours of 26 March 1971; observes that this year marks the 53rd day of independence; notes that Rochdale has … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends the County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry for their work in supporting people in City of Durham; recognises that they provide clothing, including school uniforms, and food parcels for those experiencing financial difficulties; further commends the volunteers for providing children with an Easter egg … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Waddington Street Centre in City of Durham, an independent mental health resource with over forty years of experience; notes that the centre offers a wide range of services, including support services, for the people of City of Durham; pays tribute to all members of the Durham … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 East Lothian Roots and Fruits and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates East Lothian Roots and Fruits on receiving a grant for £8,873 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run lunch and gardening groups, coffee mornings, activities, and to provide access to free food to reduce social isolation and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Heavy Sound C.I.C and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Heavy Sound C.I.C in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £9,980 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run a couple of pilot projects around cycling and bike maintenance in order to build resilience, self-esteem, mental well-being … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Lower Impact Living C.I.C and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Lower Impact Living (Lil) C.I.C on receiving a grant of £8,330 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run their annual Refuse Festival, develop circular economy awareness, and provide clothing and baby items for families who are facing … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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 Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th 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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Food Poverty Strategy
12 speeches (4,155 words) Monday 22nd April 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Jo Churchill (Con - Bury St Edmunds) Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens) on securing this important debate on the potential merits - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2023–2024 (to 25 April 2024) Justice Committee Found: Tuesday 21 November 2023 Members present Sir Robert Neill, in the Chair James Daly Chris Stephens |
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Attendance statistics - Members attendance for Session 2023–24 (as at 27 March 2024) Justice Committee Found: 0.0%) Dr Kieran Mullan (Conservative, Crewe and Nantwich) (added 2 Mar 2020) 8 of 15 (53.3%) Chris |
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2023–2024 (to 25 January 2024) Justice Committee Found: Tuesday 21 November 2023 Members present Sir Robert Neill, in the Chair James Daly Chris Stephens |
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Tuesday 16th April 2024
Oral Evidence - Joshua Rozenberg KC (Hon), King's College London, University of Bristol, and University of Glasgow Justice Committee Found: Q42 Chris Stephens: Does that also impact upon family members, potentially? |
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Apr. 23 2024
Bill 164 2023-24 (as introduced) State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill 2023-24 Bill Found: Morris , Amy Callaghan , Colum Eastwood , Peter Aldous , Wendy Chamberlain , Gavin Newlands and Chris |
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Apr. 22 2024
Bill 58 2024 (as introduced) Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill 2023-24 Bill Found: Presented by Chris Stephens Ordered, by The House of Commons , to be Printed, 11th December |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the President of the Family Division At 2:30pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane - President of the Family Division View calendar |
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Tuesday 30th April 2024 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Probate At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Ian Bond - Chair at Law Society Wills and Estates Committee Sophie Wales - Regulatory Policy Director at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Mark Walley - CEO at the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Stephen Ward - Director of Strategy and External Relations at the Council of Licensed Conveyancers View calendar |
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Tuesday 30th April 2024 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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Tuesday 7th May 2024 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the County Court At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Natalie Byrom - Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Faculty of Laws, UCL Elizabeth Gallagher - Barrister at Temple Garden Chambers, and Member at the Personal Injury Bar Association Ms Emily Giles - Housing Lawyer at The Hyde Group Matthew Maxwell Scott - Executive Director at The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) Rachael Wong - Director at Bond Turner (Anexo Group PLC) View calendar |
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Tuesday 7th May 2024 2:45 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the County Court At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Dr Natalie Byrom - Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Faculty of Laws, UCL Elizabeth Gallagher - Barrister at Temple Garden Chambers, and Member at the Personal Injury Bar Association Emily Giles - Housing Lawyer at The Hyde Group Matthew Maxwell Scott - Executive Director at The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) View calendar |
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Tuesday 7th May 2024 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the County Court At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Natalie Byrom - Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Faculty of Laws, UCL Elizabeth Gallagher - Barrister at Temple Garden Chambers, and Member at the Personal Injury Bar Association Emily Giles - Housing Lawyer at The Hyde Group Matthew Maxwell Scott - Executive Director at The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) Rachael Wong - Director at Bond Turner (Anexo Group PLC) View calendar |