23rd October 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Persecution of Christians
Tabled by:
Jeremy Hunt (Conservative - South West Surrey)
That this House notes the 2019 report of Aid to the Church in Need entitled Persecuted and Forgotten? which shows that the Christian population of Iraq has declined by 90 per cent within a generation from 1.5 million before 2003 to less than 150,000 today; recognises that any Daesh resurgence …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
16th October 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2019
Trees and climate change
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee on Climate Change report on Net Zero for a significant increase in tree planting rates in the UK, as one part of delivering the UK target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in addition to rapid, deep and sustained emissions …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Conservative: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
7th October 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
NATURALIST, KEITH GRAHAM, PORT OF MENTLEITH
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House recognises the commitment and hard work of naturalist, Keith Graham who has written a weekly column in the Stirling Observer on natural issues for over forty years; notes the invaluable contribution to raising awareness of the natural world to the readership; and further notes the support provided …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
7th October 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING AND FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being awarded Sports University of the year 2020 in the highly regarded Sunday Times Good University Guide; notes the efforts of the staff and continued investment in world class facilities in this award and that the University also has a world …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
7th October 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
PUBLICATION OF DIGGING INTO STIRLING'S PAST
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the publication of Digging into Stirling's Past, Uncovering the secrets of Scotland's smallest city by Stirling archaeologist, Murray Cook; congratulates Murray Cook on that publication; and further notes the great work he has done in bringing together so many great and interesting stories from Stirling's history.
1 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
25th July 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 2019
SHORTCOMINGS OF THE CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the shortcomings of the Child Maintenance Service, which are impacting on parents with care, non-resident parents and children; notes the increase of maintenance arrears to £973 million in March 2019, which stems from a culture of inaction on enforcement; further notes that children living in single …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 20 July 2019 marks 50 years since humanity first landed on the moon; remembers that NASA’s legendary Apollo 11 mission was launched by a Saturn V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the ambition of landing a crew on the moon and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st May 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 2019
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY 17 MAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the second most common type of primary, high-grade brain tumour in children and affects around 40 children in the UK each year; further recognises that early DIPG symptoms include vision issues, partial facial paralysis, balance problems and frequent headaches …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th May 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2019
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF JUSTICE AND PEACE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Catholic Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, known as Justice and Peace Scotland, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary; notes that the organisation, which was founded in 1979, advises the Catholic Bishops of Scotland on matters relating to social justice, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd May 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th May 2019
TIER 5 VISAS FOR MINISTERS OF RELIGION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the decision of the Home Office to remove Ministers of Religion from the eligibility criteria for tier 5 entry visas to the UK; further notes the widespread disappointment about this decision felt by Churches and other faith communities which have previously been able to …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd May 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th May 2019
CHANGES TO VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House is concerned that changes to the immigration rules regarding religious workers, announced in December 2018, are having a negative impact on the ability of churches and other religious organisations to carry out their work and worship; notes in particular that these changes introduce additional costs, a lengthy …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th April 2019
JACKIE BIRD
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House recognises the valuable contribution that Jackie Bird has made to Scottish media after her last appearance on Reporting Scotland; acknowledges that Jackie Bird fronts many Scottish TV events such as Hogmanay, Children in Need and the World Pipe Band Competition every year; congratulates Jackie Bird on fronting …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
2nd April 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th March 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th March 2019
SCOTTISH CHURCHES PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE MEET YOUR MP PROJECT
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office (SCPO) on the launch of the Meet Your MP project; supports the initiative to encourage faith groups and Churches of all denominations across Scotland to contact their local Member of Parliament and to engage with them on issues of importance to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th March 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 14th March 2019
MERSEY CROSSING TOLLS
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm the cost of travelling to and from work for those who have to use the Silver Jubilee Bridge and Mersey Gateway Bridge which amounts to a cost of over £900 per year; further notes that in some cases this additional cost has led to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd January 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRIG NEWSPAPER
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Brig Newspaper, which was founded and run by students from the University of Stirling, on its 50th anniversary; notes that it won the Student Publication Association best publication in Scotland, best journalist, best political journalism and best website awards in 2017; and wishes Brig Newspaper another …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th January 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Friday 18th January 2019
SCOTTISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM CHARITABLE GIVING
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates members of the Scottish Retail Consortium for raising over £41 million for charity and good causes since 2016, as highlighted in the SRC’s Report into Retail Charitable Giving 2018; notes that through their shops and online operations throughout Scotland retailers raise money and support for charity …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th January 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th January 2019
ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with sadness the announcement by Andy Murray that he is likely to retire from competitive tennis in 2019 due to injury; pays tribute to his legacy as one of the leading male tennis players throughout the past decade as a three-time Grand Slam winner, double Olympic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2019
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th July 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 17th December 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
12th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th December 2018
MONCREIFF PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Moncreiff Parish Church on achieving two important anniversaries this year of celebrating its 175th year since foundation in 1843 by Sir Henry Wellwood-Moncreiff and of 60 years since the present church foundation stone was laid in East Kilbride; notes the church's service to the community of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th December 2018
ELLA MATHIESON AND NORMA CLARE, GREENHILLS PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the service of Ella Mathieson and Norma Clare as elders for Greenhills Parish Church; notes they have both been in service to the church and community in East Kilbride for 25 years; congratulates them on their continuous service; acknowledges that they are an inspiration to the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th December 2018
50 YEARS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS IN EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in East Kilbride for over 50 years of service since Elder John Longden, an assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, performed the dedication while the church was led by Branch President Frank …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th December 2018
40TH ANNIVERSARY EAST KILBRIDE ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates St Vincent de Paul Church in the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on its 40th anniversary in Greenhills; notes that the church recently held a special service to commemorate this anniversary; further notes that the church has been at the centre of the community …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 13th December 2018
70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That his House notes that Human Rights Day on 10 December 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to regardless of race, religion, sex or political belief; supports the principle of equal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 13th December 2018
APPOINTMENT OF CATRIONA MACINNES AS EDITOR OF THE COURIER
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the new editor of The Courier, Catriona MacInnes, on her appointment following a successful year of running the award-winning regional daily newspaper covering Tayside and Fife as Acting Editor; notes that she is the only female editor of a daily newspaper in Scotland; believes that this …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th December 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 13th December 2018
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR, SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Mr Fraser Wallace on becoming Scotland's Apprentice of the Year; recognises his hard work in completing a Foundation Apprenticeship while in his sixth year at Greenwood Academy; wishes him well in his career as a Modern Apprentice at GE Caledonian at Prestwick Aerospace Campus; and commends …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
MELLOW PARENTING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Mellow Parenting, based in Govan, Glasgow, a Scottish organisation which researches, develops and implements evidenced-based parenting programmes including, Mellow Bumps for expecting parents, Mellow Mums, Mellow Dads, Mellow Futures, a prenatal programme for adults with learning difficulties and Mellow Ready a preconception programme …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
12th November 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
REMEMBERING HMY IOLAIRE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers that more than 200 sailors lost their lives when HMY Iolaire sank on 1 January 1919 as it approached Stornoway Harbour bringing sailors home from the war, just yards from shore and within sight of home; and commends all those in Na h-Eileanan an lar involved …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 15
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd October 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Friday 26th October 2018
THERE BUT NOT THERE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th October 2018
STIRLING'S BID TO BECOME EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF VOLUNTEERING
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the work undertaken by Stirling Voluntary Enterprise to nominate Stirling as European Volunteering Capital 2020; further notes that this would highlight Stirling's position as a great place to be a volunteer capturing its strong community spirit and the feel-good factor that volunteering brings; notes that over …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th October 2018
CENTENARY OF THE SINKING OF THE RMS LEINSTER
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 10 October 2018 marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Leinster, a vessel operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, which served as the Kingstown, Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead mailboat, and was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB123 on 10 October …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th September 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018
CAMERON TRUESDALE
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House pays tribute to the short life of Cameron Truesdale, aged 13, who bravely fought his illness with a DIPG brain tumor; acknowledges the generosity of the general public who supported the campaign for Cameron to receive treatment in Mexico which raised thousands of pounds; notes with sadness …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th July 2018
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th July 2018
THAILAND RESCUE (NO.2)
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House recognises the efforts of the divers who risked their lives to save 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in Northern Thailand; notes that the boys were first found by Britons John Volanthen and Richard Stanton, who are recognised as two of the best cave …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
14th June 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 2018
FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House commends the Secretary of State for International Development for exhibiting British artist Hannah Rose Thomas' portraits, entitled Yezidi Women: Isis Survivors in the atrium of her Department; welcomes the prospect of portraits of Rohingya refugees joining them; and recognises that such artwork captures the personal stories of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 2018
KILLING OF CHRISTIAN MINORITIES IN MYANMAR'S KACHIN PROVINCE
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House condemns severely the persecution and systemic killing of Christian minorities in Myanmar's Kachin province by the Myanmar military and government militias; calls on Aung San Suu Kyi to pursue a ceasefire and ensure the safety of those threatened with persecution and displacement, which since April 2018 has …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
20th June 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 2018
GENA TURGEL MBE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th June 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 2018
GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART AND O2 ABC FIRE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House expresses deep regret and sadness at the devastating fire which severely damaged the Glasgow School of Art and the O2 ABC music menu on the evening of 15 June 2018; pays tribute to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, the Salvation Army, and all who …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th June 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
CRICKET SCOTLAND AND VICTORY AGAINST ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Cricket Team on its historic victory over England at the One-Day International at the Grange in Edinburgh; notes that this was a great team performance but highlights Calum MacLeod's contribution, in particular recording 140 runs from 94 balls; welcomes the fact that this result, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
SAFE STANDING IN FOOTBALL STADIUMS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the decision of Oxford United Football Club to consider introducing safe standing areas at the Kassam Stadium; notes that the proposals have received support from the majority of the Oxford United Safety Advisory Group; believes that safe standing areas can offer supporters more choice, a better …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
24th May 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
ZIMBABWE'S APPLICATION TO RE-JOIN THE COMMONWEALTH
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes Zimbabwe's application to re-join the Commonwealth; hopes the processes of assessment of compliance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter will enable its application to be considered collectively by the Heads of Government of Commonwealth countries; and believes that with a fair wind Zimbabwe …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of a new campaign by Prostate Cancer UK and bookmaker William Hill to raise awareness about prostate cancer in Scotland; understands that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and kills one man every 45 minutes in the UK; notes that over …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th May 2018
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OPENING OF DOUNE PONDS
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the opening of the Doune Ponds Nature Reserve accessible walkways; further notes that the walkways will open up the woodlands to wheelchair and mobility users and families with child buggies; notes the full support of Moray Estates, the landowner and the Community Council; commends the Doune …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
8th May 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th May 2018
20th ANNIVERSARY OF REFUGEE WEEK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week which lasts from 18 to 24 June 2018; notes that the refugee crisis has uprooted almost 50 million children from their homes who are now vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and trafficking; further celebrates this year's message for Refugee Week, Different …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
24th April 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st May 2018
THE PRESS AND JOURNAL ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates The Press and Journal on being awarded the UK's Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year at the NewsAwards 2018; recognises the Press and Journal is the highest selling regional daily newspaper in the UK; praises The Press and Journal for the role it plays in delivering …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th April 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
17th April 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th April 2018
RIBBON OF POPPIES PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House supports the aim of the Ribbon of Poppies project to plant poppies throughout the UK to act as a living memorial to all those who gave their lives in the service of their country in the First World War; commends the organisers of the project for their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
16th April 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 26th March 2018
PORTRAYAL OF ADHD AND ITS TREATMENT
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House notes the documentary, Take Your Pills, which has been distributed by Netflix; expresses its strong concern about what it sees as the programme's unbalanced portrayal of ADHD and its treatment; further notes the recent publication of updated NICE guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of the condition …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
15th March 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 16th March 2018
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Independent - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th January 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
MURDER OF THREE SCOTTISH SOLDIERS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House fully supports the campaign for justice for the three Scottish soldiers Dougald McCaughey, John McCaig and Joseph McCaig who were brutally murdered in Belfast in 1971; welcomes the tabling of a motion in the Scottish Parliament by Maurice Corry MSP; and further pledges to ensure that the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 4
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
6th March 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Nikki Manson of Giffnock North Athletic Club for being selected to represent Scotland in the high jump in the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018; notes that Nikki celebrated her Gold Cost selection by clearing 1.9 metres to set a new Scottish indoor record; …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
21st February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
DEATH OF BILLY GRAHAM
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the passing of the evangelist Billy Graham; acknowledges the transformation in the lives of many, including people here in the UK, as he preached to millions through his early crusades as he repeatedly declared Bible truths; and expresses sympathy to the Graham family in their loss.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
27th February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
GENDER-NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the adoption of a gender-neutral school uniform policy creates an environment in which everyone is accepted and students are not labelled by the clothing they wear; welcomes the growing trend toward gender-neutral uniform policies; further welcomes that over 150 schools in the UK have already …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th March 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 12th March 2018
SCOTTISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the work of the members of the Scottish Retail Consortium in raising money for charity and good causes; congratulates it on raising a sum of over £16 million in 2017; notes that shops and stores across the country raise money for charity through means of donations, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th March 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th March 2018
CHANGING PLACES TOILETS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the difficulty faced by disabled people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets in public places; understands the impact this has on the ability of many people to carry out day-to-day tasks outside of the home; is aware that Changing Places toilets would enable over …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 12th March 2018
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the lack of long-term support offered to victims of modern slavery; recognises the risk of victims being re-trafficked if they do not have a secure pathway to adequate levels of support, including a period of leave to remain; regrets the missed opportunities to convict more perpetrators …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
28th February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2018
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 2 March 2018 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that every week 20 children in the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
TROSSACHS SEARCH AND RESCUE
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes that Taz, a search and rescue border collie, has been given a national award at the Kennel Club in London for the work he did searching for survivors in the Clutha Pub helicopter crash in November 2013; further notes that Taz works alongside fellow rescue dogs …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
SCOTLAND'S CALCUTTA CUP WIN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland Rugby team on an historic 25-13 Calcutta Cup victory over England that was full of flair, fight and finesse; recognises the fantastic work done by Gregor Townsend and his entire coaching staff; commends captain John Barclay and his entire pack for the huge effort …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
STIRLING SMITH ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House acknowledges the Stirling Smith as the main museum and art gallery in Stirling; notes its contribution as a significant cultural asset which in itself attracts over 40,000 visitors each year; further notes its vision to serve the people of Stirling and further afield by conserving and managing …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th December 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
ZACK KERR'S CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2017
CALLANDER YOUTH PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Mr Chris Martin, CEO of Callander Youth project, for his recent award of Social Enterprise Champion at the Scottish Social Enterprises Awards notes that the Callander Youth project under Mr Martin's leadership has developed an innovative, sector leading business plan that is significantly increasing the project's …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 1
30th October 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th October 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th October 2017
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the University over the last 50 years including the formation of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, the Iris Murdoch Dementia Centre, the Stirling University Innovation Park and the Sportscotland Institute for Sport; further notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
19th July 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
LOCH LOMOND AND TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Scotland's first National Park Loch Lomond and Trossachs, head-quartered in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, is celebrating its 15th birthday; further notes that the national park is 1,865 sq km and has a boundary length of 350 km and that 50 per cent of Scotland's population lives …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th September 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR STEM
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Forth Valley College in Central Scotland and recognises that, in 2012, the college was one of the first in Scotland to be named as STEM-assured and that this status was re-accredited in 2016; believes that it is one of the leading providers of STEM-related education and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the awarding of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Fairweather Multicultural Friendship Group; notes that this is the highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK; acknowledges that this award was given for the outstanding work done by the group in its local community …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
20th July 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th September 2017
NIGHT MINISTRY, DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates Night Ministry on being awarded £8,000 from the Asda Foundation; notes that Night Ministry, a volunteer-led organisation based in Dundee, aims to provide care and compassion to rough sleepers throughout the local area, operates an outreach support vehicle equipped with hot drinks, food, warm clothing, hats, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 1
12th July 2017
Stephen Kerr signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SCOTTISH WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM AT EURO 2017
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates coach Anna Signeul, captain Gemma Fay and the rest of the Scotland Women's National Team for qualifying for the Women's Euro 2017 football tournament; notes that the tournament will be played in the Netherlands starting on 16 July 2017 with Scotland's first match being against England; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1