Early Day Motion
Nina Hayr
(2 Signatures)
8 Jun 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House congratulates Nina Hayr on the recognition of her outstanding service by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner; notes that Nina, a grandmother and social worker of 26 years, founded the Friends of Friary StreetWatch group to tackle lawlessness and neglect in her local neighbourhood; further notes …
Early Day Motion
Mandatory asthma management training in schools
(3 Signatures)
1 Jun 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with concern that asthma is the most common chronic childhood condition, affecting approximately one in 11 children; recognises that asthma is a leading cause of school absence, and that 90 per cent of asthma deaths in children are considered preventable; is concerned by reports that many …
Early Day Motion
Silicosis and the engineered stone and kitchen worktop industry
(8 Signatures)
1 Jun 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses deep concern at the growing number of workers diagnosed with silicosis linked to exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust in the engineered stone and kitchen worktop industry; notes the findings highlighted by the i Paper’s Killer Kitchens campaign regarding unsafe dry cutting practices and the serious …
Early Day Motion
Student Loans Company repayments
(10 Signatures)
16 Apr 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses grave concern at reports that the Student Loans Company (SLC) has instructed 22,000 students to immediately repay tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and childcare grants issued in error; notes that many of those affected are from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds, including mature students, single parents and …
Early Day Motion
In Memory of Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE
(2 Signatures)
2 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with great sadness the death of Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, who passed away on 30th January, aged 44; recognises his distinguished career of public service, having represented the Lozells ward of Birmingham City Council as a Councillor from 2011 and served in senior cabinet roles, including …
Early Day Motion
Birmingham bin strikes (No. 2)
(3 Signatures)
7 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House acknowledges that 6 January 2026 marks one year since the industrial dispute between Birmingham City Council and its waste management workers began; expresses concern at the continued distress and interruption that the dispute has caused for Birmingham’s 1.1 million residents and 37,000 businesses; regrets the failure of …
Early Day Motion
Challenges in the family justice system
(2 Signatures)
6 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House regrets the ongoing failures that continue to permeate the family justice system; acknowledges the debilitating effects that family breakdowns have upon parents and children, as well as the complexities and difficulties in fairly mediating disputes over custody; notes the profound impacts of procedural delays, administrative failings, and …
Early Day Motion
Political education
(10 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House recognises the Government’s decision to grant eligible individuals aged 16 and 17 the right to vote; notes that those aged 16 and 17 have an inalienable right to an education under the Education and Skills Act 2008 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the …
Early Day Motion
Hurricane Melissa
(10 Signatures)
11 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses its deep regret at the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on the people of Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cuba, Bermuda, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Turks and Caicos Islands; expresses further sympathy for the various diaspora communities in the United Kingdom whose families and loved ones have been …
Early Day Motion
Government energy efficiency standards
(5 Signatures)
22 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House believes that the implementation of energy efficiency measures are vital in tackling fuel poverty, reducing household carbon emissions and cutting energy bills for low-income families; acknowledges the crucial importance of ensuring that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) work to the benefit …