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Division Votes
12 Mar 2024 - 6. Capital gains tax (reduction in higher rate for residential property gains to 24%) - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 38 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 46
12 Mar 2024 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 43
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 36 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 41
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 36 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 300
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 36 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 43
14 Mar 2024 - Asylum and Migration - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 31 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 36 Noes - 220
14 Mar 2024 - Asylum and Migration - View Vote Context Chris Law 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 - 218 Noes - 35
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 249
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 250
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 251
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 250
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 255
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 251
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 252
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 255
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 305
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 305
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 306
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 224 Noes - 301
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 39 Noes - 257
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 38

Speeches
Chris Law speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions Chris Law contributed 2 speeches (118 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice
Chris Law speeches from: Israel and Gaza Chris Law contributed 1 speech (75 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Chris Law speeches from: Cyber-security and UK Democracy Chris Law contributed 1 speech (141 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office
Chris Law speeches from: Women’s State Pension Age Chris Law contributed 1 speech (147 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions
Chris Law speeches from: Israel and Gaza Chris Law contributed 1 speech (127 words) Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Chris Law speeches from: Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian Refugees Chris Law contributed 1 speech (1,527 words) Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Written Answers
Non-governmental Organisations: Visas Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 14th March 2024 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to work with Cabinet colleagues on visas for representatives of international NGOs to take part in (a) advocacy meetings and (b) other UK-hosted events. Answered by Tom Pursglove - Minister of State (Minister for Legal Migration and Delivery) UKVI routinely works with colleagues across Government, including the Cabinet Office, to ensure attendees to UK supported events are able to proceed legally and securely. Employees of certain international organisations based in, or with offices in, the UK who have been recruited overseas, as well as representatives and officials of the international organisations listed when travelling to the UK in their official capacity on the official business of that organisation, are exempt from immigration control. Employees of the international organisations listed on the following site would qualify for exempt entry clearances: List of International organisations whose employees qualify for exempt entry clearances (accessible version) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). When a visa is required, UKVI works towards a 15 working day customer service standard, which includes options for priority (5 working days) and super priority (24 hours) decisions where available.
United Kingdom Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Wednesday 13th March 2024 Question to the Wales Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union. Answered by David T C Davies - Secretary of State for Wales Our United Kingdom has never been stronger. This Government is championing the Welsh contribution to our shared strength and prosperity, including announcing two Investment Zones for Wales, worth £160 million each. They will boost productivity, support high-priority jobs and level up the economy in Wrexham and Flintshire Cardiff and Newport.
Bilateral Aid: Equality Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) Thursday 14th March 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled International women and girls strategy 2023 to 2030, published on 8 March 2023, when he will publish a timeline of how he plans to meet the commitment that at least 80% of his Department’s bilateral aid programmes will have a focus on gender equality by 2030. Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development) The International Women and Girls Strategy was published in March 2023 and we have committed to publishing a biennial progress report. The commitment that at least 80 per cent of FCDO's bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes will have a focus on gender equality by 2030 reflects how we are prioritising gender equality in our work and investment moving forward. The most recent official data, sourced from the Statistics for International Development and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Creditor Reporting System, is available for 2022. This data indicates that in 2022, 58 per cent of FDO bilateral ODA programmes had a focus on gender equality (using OECD DAC markers Significant and Principal).

Written Answers

Non-governmental Organisations: Visas
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
Thursday 14th March 2024

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to work with Cabinet colleagues on visas for representatives of international NGOs to take part in (a) advocacy meetings and (b) other UK-hosted events.

Answered by Tom Pursglove - Minister of State (Minister for Legal Migration and Delivery)

UKVI routinely works with colleagues across Government, including the Cabinet Office, to ensure attendees to UK supported events are able to proceed legally and securely.

Employees of certain international organisations based in, or with offices in, the UK who have been recruited overseas, as well as representatives and officials of the international organisations listed when travelling to the UK in their official capacity on the official business of that organisation, are exempt from immigration control. Employees of the international organisations listed on the following site would qualify for exempt entry clearances: List of International organisations whose employees qualify for exempt entry clearances (accessible version) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

When a visa is required, UKVI works towards a 15 working day customer service standard, which includes options for priority (5 working days) and super priority (24 hours) decisions where available.

United Kingdom
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
Wednesday 13th March 2024

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.

Answered by David T C Davies - Secretary of State for Wales

Our United Kingdom has never been stronger.

This Government is championing the Welsh contribution to our shared strength and prosperity, including announcing two Investment Zones for Wales, worth £160 million each. They will boost productivity, support high-priority jobs and level up the economy in Wrexham and Flintshire Cardiff and Newport.

Bilateral Aid: Equality
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
Thursday 14th March 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled International women and girls strategy 2023 to 2030, published on 8 March 2023, when he will publish a timeline of how he plans to meet the commitment that at least 80% of his Department’s bilateral aid programmes will have a focus on gender equality by 2030.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

The International Women and Girls Strategy was published in March 2023 and we have committed to publishing a biennial progress report. The commitment that at least 80 per cent of FCDO's bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes will have a focus on gender equality by 2030 reflects how we are prioritising gender equality in our work and investment moving forward. The most recent official data, sourced from the Statistics for International Development and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Creditor Reporting System, is available for 2022. This data indicates that in 2022, 58 per cent of FDO bilateral ODA programmes had a focus on gender equality (using OECD DAC markers Significant and Principal).

Early Day Motions
Tuesday 19th March Treatment of Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet 19 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) That this House strongly condemns the recent brutal crackdown on peaceful Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet; calls for an immediate and irreversible halt to the construction of Kamtok Hydroelectric Dam, as well as the forced relocation of more than 2,000 local Tibetans from their ancestral lands; acknowledges the courage …

Early Day Motions

Tuesday 19th March

Treatment of Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet

19 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)
Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House strongly condemns the recent brutal crackdown on peaceful Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet; calls for an immediate and irreversible halt to the construction of Kamtok Hydroelectric Dam, as well as the forced relocation of more than 2,000 local Tibetans from their ancestral lands; acknowledges the courage …

Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 New Practice turns five years old 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House recognises the fifth anniversary of New Practice, an award-winning women and LGBTQ+-led architectural practice based between Glasgow and London, on 9 May 2024; notes that in these five years, New Practice has played a vital role in improving the lived environment of both cities and many places …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 RBS branch closures 18 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 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, …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Father Martin Chambers 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 …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 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 …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Bothwell Futures 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to fund a 12 month pilot for an Active Listening and Signposting service; recognises that this will support the mental health and wellbeing for the most vulnerable and isolated …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and the Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project on securing £18,900 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow the project to deliver counselling therapy sessions and therapeutic peer-support groups for the people of Clydesdale; welcomes their positive work in supporting those struggling with their …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Lanarkshire Pride CIC 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Pride CIC on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow South Lanarkshire to host another Pride event, following the success of its debut last year; understands that this year, the event will expand and hold a parade alongside a …
Thursday 18th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Trust Jack Foundation 6 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Trust Jack Foundation on securing £20,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to support them in their running costs of their mental health support hub and in hosting two community events; appreciates the work they do in prioritising the mental …
Wednesday 17th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Extended and virtual reality in education 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 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 …
Wednesday 17th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 The Malletsheugh and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the Malletsheugh restaurant, based in Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire, on being crowned New Restaurant of the Year at the 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that the restaurant was first opened in August 2023 by the Birk family after an extensive and stylish redesign and renovation …
Wednesday 17th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 War in Sudan 15 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 19th April 2024 Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 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 …
Tuesday 16th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Clwb Rygbi Llanymddyfri, Welsh Premiership Cup Winners 2 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House congratulates Llandovery Rugby Club on winning the Welsh Premiership Cup at the National Stadium in Cardiff; pays tribute to both Llandovery and Merthyr Rugby Clubs for a well contested final and a fantastic game of rugby resulting in a 20-18 victory for the Drovers; applauds the dedication …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC on receiving a grant of £30,916 from the National Lottery; understands the group plans to use the funding for a one-year project to provide funeral cost and arrangement advice either for the bereaved families or for anyone looking for end-of-life planning support; …
Tuesday 16th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Re-opening of the Conwy Valley Line 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates Network Rail for the swift re-opening of the Conwy Valley Line on 13 April 2024; notes that the line was closed in the afternoon of 9 April 2024 when river flooding washed away ballast that supports the track near Dolgarrog station; further notes the hard work …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 70th anniversary of Grangemouth Choral Society 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Grangemouth Choral Society; notes the choir's work performing a wide-ranging repertoire of songs to audiences since 1954; recognises the wider role the choir has played in its local community, enhancing wellbeing in both its members and audiences; wishes the choir’s members …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the recent grant of £9,680 awarded to Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club; recognises the vital role played by Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club in providing inclusive sports opportunities for people with disabilities; applauds the project's initiative to allocate funds towards part-time hours …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Roslin Village Group 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 One Dalkeith 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Blackhall Children's Sports Committee 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Blackhall Children's Sports Committee on receiving a grant of £4,557 from the National Lottery; understands that this will be used to fund the Committee’s annual sports day; notes that the 2024 Sports Day marks 125 years since the event was first held; commends the Committee for …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Muirhouse Millennium Centre (No. 2) 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Muirhouse Millennium Centre on receiving a grant of £8,720 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to employ sessional staff, and to expand the range of items offered in their community food sharing shelf and baby bank; commends their range of initiatives to improve …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 LASC Childcare Services Ltd 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Horizons Recovery Cafe SCIO 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the invaluable contribution of the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for children and young people aged eight to 14 years old in Midlothian; notes with appreciation that the project has been awarded a grant of £18,114 to facilitate …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Alasdair Rhind 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.
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Hillpark Bowling Club's centenary 9 signatures (Most recent: 20 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 STV journalists' strike action 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House supports the decision by members of the Scottish Television (STV) workforce to initiate strike action on Thursday 28 March 2024 following an overwhelming mandate from a ballot in favour of industrial action due to the breakdown in pay negotiations at the broadcaster; acknowledges that this marks the …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Baha'i, Iran 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 50th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster Mission Board 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that March 2024 marked 50 years since the founding of the Mission Board of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster; further notes that since its inception funds have been raised to help alleviate hunger, assist in regions struck by earthquakes and war, missionaries have been trained …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Newport History Group and the Alan Ball Award 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the Newport History Group on winning a prestigious Alan Ball Local History Award which recognises outstanding contributions in local history publishing; commends the Group for winning Best Community History Project Publication 2023 for the publication of Lest We Forget, a follow up book to the 2022 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 The Book Nook, Stewarton 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 28 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 3 Dads Walking 14 signatures (Most recent: 20 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Bushido 100 Club 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Cockenzie House and Gardens grant from The National Lottery Community Fund 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Cockenzie House and Garden in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £227,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to acquire Cockenzie and Port Seton Old Parish Church and Hall to use as a community hub, offering community …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Tenant farming commissioner 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Maxwell’s in Clarkston and the National Pub and Bar Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Maxwell’s, located in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on being named one of 94 County Winners of the National Pub and Bar Awards 2024; recognises that Maxwell’s has been based in the Sheddens area of Clarkston for 10 years; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards celebrates …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 House of Hope 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 …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Centenary of 1st Mearns Brownies 10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of 1st Mearns Brownies, based in Newton Mearns, and recognises that the important occasion will be marked with a coffee morning and a commemorative tree planting on Saturday 27 April 10.00am to 12.30pm at Mearnskirk Church Hall; understands that the coffee …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Queen Margaret University and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Queen Margaret University in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £5,760 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the university will set up a Young Persons Advisory Group for twelve young people aged between eight and 18 years old to provide views, opinions and …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association on receiving a grant of £4,030 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this grant will fund the fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival to bring people together and learn about the seafront; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 The Ridge SCIO and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates The Ridge SCIO on receiving a grant of £34,245 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue providing their cost of living support services for people facing difficulties in Dunbar and surrounding areas; notes that the project will …
Monday 15th April Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 National Lottery funding for North Edinburgh Arts 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates North Edinburgh Arts on receiving a grant of £148,821 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to further its Green Projects work; notes this will include a community garden, volunteering opportunities and development of a new community shed as part of the refurbishment of …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Drumahoe Primary School, British School Trampoline Elite Champions 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House congratulates Benjamin, Oliver and Thomas Briggs for their outstanding achievement in becoming 2024 British School Trampoline Elite Champions at the BSGA Trampoline Finals, held on March 16 in Telford; praises their dedication to the sport, their skill, and high-quality training; applauds their success that brought pride to …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 590) 9 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 590, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 March 2024, be disapproved.
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Immigration changes for carers and Ukrainians 15 signatures (Most recent: 22 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 …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 556) 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 February 2024, be disapproved.
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Food price inflation and the Easter festive period 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House deeply regrets the continuing effects of food price inflation; is concerned about the negative impact this will have on households over the coming Easter festive period; notes that this impact will disproportionately fall on vulnerable families; further notes that one-in-four households are still struggling financially and that …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia 16 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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 …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Let Girls Play campaign 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford) That this House congratulates the Football Association (FA) and Barclays for hosting its third Biggest Ever Football Session on International Women’s Day, as part of its Let Girls Play Campaign; notes a record breaking 475,000 girls from 5,000 schools across England took part; further notes that this year, the Biggest …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th April 2024 British Youth Council 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House expresses its sadness following the announcement of the British Youth Council that it is to permanently close after more than 75 years championing the voices of young people and engaging them in our democratic process; and calls on the Government to step in to attempt to prevent …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2024 Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Kilmood Playgroup 2 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Kilmood Playgroup in Killinchy is celebrating 50 years of nurturing preschool children in their care, learning and development; highlights the efforts of all staff, both past and present, who have served the local community and provided a safe, healthy environment for children; further notes the fantastic …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 90th anniversary of the Wiener Holocaust Library 12 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House commends the brilliant work and resources of the Wiener Holocaust Library, located on Russell Square, London; notes the Library is one of the world’s foremost and extensive archives on the Holocaust, Nazi era, and genocide; understands the Library was founded in 1934 by Dr Alfred Wiener, a …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Include Me 2 Club 7 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Include Me 2 Club on being nominated as Team of the Year at the upcoming National Youth Work Awards 2024; highlights the important work carried out by Include Me 2 Club, supporting individuals with additional support needs, disabilities, and mental health conditions in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 250th anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church 3 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church, built in 1773; notes this place of worship is made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life with a strong faith in Christ and a desire to share God's message of hope and love; …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Held In Our Hearts 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House recognises the work of Scottish charity Held In Our Hearts in providing baby loss counselling and support to families for over 40 years; acknowledges the trauma caused by baby loss at any stage and the importance of making connections with people able to relate to the overwhelming …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House notes that the Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch took place on 6th March 2024 at the Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham; recognises the wide range of local groups which took part in the lunch, including self directed support from East Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre, East Renfrewshire Disability …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 40th anniversary of Border Biscuits 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Border Biscuits on celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2024; recognises that, since its establishment in 1984, Border Biscuits has become an institution in Lanark and a well-loved brand across the UK; commends Border Biscuits for remaining connected and invested in the local community through their Border …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Kilsyth 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House extends congratulations to the Rotary Club of Kilsyth on reaching its 50th anniversary; acknowledges and commends the important work carried out by the Rotary Club in the communities of Kilsyth and surrounding villages; expresses gratitude to the club's membership for their continued dedication to the values of …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 No Falls Week 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the House marks No Falls Week 2024, which takes place between 13 and 17 May 2024; acknowledges that this week is an opportunity to recognise the powerful grassroots campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height, providing an opportunity for organisations in all sectors to focus on working at …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Amma Birth Partners at GSK Impact Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Amma Birth Partners, a Glasgow charity, on their success in the GSK Impact Awards; recognises the work of Amma Birth Partners in providing care, information and advocacy to pregnant people, new parents and families in need of additional support; notes that this support includes birth companionship, …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 StrathCyber awarded Academic Centre of Excellence status 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House acknowledges that StrathCyber, the Cyber Security Research Group at the University of Strathclyde has been granted Academic Centre of Excellence status from the Government; notes that this status was conferred by the Government's National Cyber Security Centre in recognition of the quality of the research and impact …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Centenary of Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House commemorates the upcoming centenary of the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir (GPMVC) on 9 of June 2025; notes that the GPMVC was formed by the amalgamation of the Partick Male Voice Choir and a number of recruits from elsewhere in the city of Glasgow, who had participated …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Stage two report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on women's state pension age 24 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House welcomes the findings of the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) which vindicates women born in the 1950s who were severely impacted when their state pension age was raised with little or no notice; notes that the Ombudsman's conclusions that the Government needs to act swiftly …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 The Big Plastic Count 16 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion) That this House congratulates the thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses that came together to mark the Big Plastic Count between 11 and 17 March; acknowledges that this annual citizen science investigation provides a unique snapshot of the scale of the UK’s plastic crisis; notes that the study …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Bella the Beithir 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the development and unveiling of Bella the Beithir, believed to be one of the biggest community artworks in Scotland, at the new Stockingfield Bridge on the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow North on Friday 1 March 2024; notes that in Scottish …
Friday 22nd March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 50th anniversary of St Mary’s Primary School, Maryhill 11 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates everyone at St Mary's Primary School in Maryhill, Glasgow, on the school reaching the landmark of 50 years of educational and community service to families across Maryhill at its current location on Kilmun Street; understands that St Mary’s Primary School first started delivering denominational education in …
Monday 25th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Twenty-one Years of the Maryhill Activity Directory 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the production of the Maryhill Activity Directory, following the launch of its tenth edition during its 21st anniversary year on Friday 22 March 2024 at a special event in the Mackintosh Halls on Shakespeare Street in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; recognises …
Friday 22nd March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund and Nestlé 13 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that a coalition of Nestlé shareholders, with a combined $1.68 trillion in assets under management, has filed a resolution asking Nestlé to set a target to shift its sales towards healthier products; notes that the majority of Nestlé’s sales, 70% in the UK, are from foods …
Friday 22nd March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Office of National Statistics and mandatory attendance at workplaces 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House expresses support and solidarity with the 1,200 Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) union members working for the Office of National Statistics (ONS) in Newport, Titchfield, London, Darlington, Manchester and Edinburgh who are currently balloting for industrial action over mandatory attendance at workplaces; notes that there was …
Friday 22nd March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Four-day working week 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House understands the importance of exploring the possibility of a shorter working week, including a four-day week, which trials have shown can benefit workers, employers, the economy, society and the environment; recognises that companies in the world's biggest four-day week trial saw healthy growth, with an average revenue …
Thursday 21st March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov 27 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East) That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family …
Thursday 21st March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 St Andrew's Secondary School fundraising 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House congratulates pupils at St Andrew’s Secondary School for their tireless efforts in raising over £8000 for charities and causes across Glasgow East; recognises their selfless dedication in assisting St Andrews Hospice in their Ben Nevis Challenge, 6K fun run and participating in a Sleep Out for Shelter …
Wednesday 20th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 University of Aberdeen course on the impact of female genital mutilation 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House commends the University of Aberdeen for its efforts in training the next generation on the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM); notes that since its free online course on this topic launched in 2022, over 1,000 learners have participated; and welcomes that it continues to expand the …
Wednesday 20th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Opening of Ukrainian Community Group Centre in South Ayrshire 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Community Group South Ayrshire (UCG), a charity, on the opening of the Ukrainian Community Group Centre, in Ayr, which was officially opened by Mr Yevhen Mankovskyi, vice-consul at the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh, on Friday 15 March 2024; notes the Centre will provide the …
Tuesday 19th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Government legal advice on Israeli Government actions and international law 45 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House notes the remarks by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 19 March 2024 that the Israeli Government’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime; is alarmed at the mounting …
Monday 18th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 World Down Syndrome Day 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates with pride, World Down Syndrome Day 2024, which is a global event that aims to raise awareness, and advocate for the rights of individuals with Down syndrome; marked each year on March 21st, this signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome; highlights …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Palestinians and the Researchers at Risk scheme 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) This House commends the Researchers at Risk scheme instituted by the British Academy in partnership with the Council for At-Risk Academics and with support from the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society; notes that the scheme was funded primarily by the Department for …
Tuesday 26th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 70 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed …
Tuesday 19th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Fife Young Carers 25th anniversary 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Fife Young Carers on the 25th anniversary of the organisation; commends the work of the 30 staff and numerous volunteers in supporting Fife’s young carers in their caring roles and importantly in providing service users with a range of advice, support and opportunities in order to …
Tuesday 19th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir heat winners 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir on their fantastic win of their recent heat at the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024 held in the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline over two nights in March; highlights that St Pauls, of Glenrothes, rocked their way to the …
Tuesday 19th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 22 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House recognises Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the significance of fostering inclusive work environments for neurodiverse individuals; acknowledges the barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing employment opportunities and obtaining assessments for conditions such as autism and ADHD; notes the need to support employers in creating inclusive workplaces by …
Tuesday 19th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Auchmuty High School, Digital Schools Award 9 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes on recently earning their Digital Schools Award from Education Scotland in recognition of the school’s excellence in integrating digital technology into learning and teaching; notes that the Digital Schools Award is a national awards scheme to promote, recognise and encourage a …
Tuesday 19th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Countdown to the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House welcomes the installation of countdown clocks at Edinburgh Waverley, Cameron Bridge and Leven railway stations to mark the final 100 days until the reopening of the Levenmouth rail link; eagerly anticipates the arrival on 2 June 2024 of the first passenger trains in Leven for 55 years; …
Monday 18th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Roger Daltrey’s 24 years of Royal Albert Hall shows for Teenage Cancer Trust 20 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates 24 years of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall which have raised over £32 million, money that has helped fund specialist nurses, hospital units and support services right across the UK; applauds the work of Teenage Cancer Trust’s Honorary Patron and the …
Monday 18th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Purple Day 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises that Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy, is taking place on Tuesday 26 March 2024; notes epilepsy is the most common neurological condition with an estimated 55,000 people living with the condition in Scotland; applauds the work of Epilepsy Scotland who fight to reduce the …
Monday 18th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Volunteer Midlothian's Volunteer Recruitment Fair 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House applauds the success of Volunteer Midlothian's Volunteer Recruitment Fair which recently attracted more than 120 attendees eager to explore volunteering opportunities; acknowledges the critical role played by Volunteer Midlothian in promoting and supporting volunteering in the region particularly in light of concerning trends indicating a decline in …
Thursday 14th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Award of the Sovereign Military Hospitallar Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) That this House commends five volunteers of the Friends Together Club of St Patrick's RC Church in Coatbridge, who were recognised for their outstanding charity work by the Sovereign Military Hospitallar Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta on 5 February 2024 at their headquarters in …
Thursday 14th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 St Patrick's Day 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; recognises that 17 March is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of Ireland, as well as celebrating the contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across the …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Penicuik Storehouse and Best Community Impact in Midlothian 2024 Award 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Penicuik Storehouse in Penicuik, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Community Impact 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into helping …
Thursday 14th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Saltire Hospitality and Family Business of the Year in Midlothian 2024 Award 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Saltire Hospitality in Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Family Business of the Year 2024; acknowledges that this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put …
Thursday 14th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Audio Light Systems and SME of the Year in Midlothian 2024 Award 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Audio Light Systems in Dalkeith, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for SME of the Year 2024; acknowledges that this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put …
Thursday 14th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Clydebank Blitz 83rd anniversary 15 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House commemorates the 83rd anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which commenced on 13 March 1941 for two nights; notes that it was proportionally the heaviest aerial bombardment inflicted on any civilian population in the UK during World War II; recognises the official record of deaths caused by the …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Economic impact of cancer research in the West of Scotland 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House welcomes a report by London Economics which shows the total economic impact on the UK economy associated with the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Scotland Institute and the University of Glasgow’s School of Cancer Sciences’ activities in 2021-22 was estimated at approximately £503 million; notes that for every …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 CSY Architects 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates CSY Architects in Dalkeith, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Commitment to Youth Development 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Melville Golf Centre and the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Melville Golf Centre in Lasswade, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Innovation in Business 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Stewart Brewing 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Stewart Brewing brewery in Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Food and Drink Producer of the Year 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and …
Wednesday 13th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Detention of Palestinian human rights lawyer Diala Nader Ibrahim Eideh 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House notes that, on 24 January 2024, the Israeli military issued an administrative detention order against Palestinian lawyer Diala Nader Ibrahim Eideh for a period of four months; condemns the degrading and humiliating treatment of Ms Eideh by Israeli soldiers throughout her initial ordeal; expresses grave concern at …
Thursday 7th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 ITC Hydraulic Services Limited 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon) That this House congratulates Oldmeldrum-based ITC Hydraulic Services Limited on being awarded the Family Business Award in the Federation of Small Businesses' Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024; notes that this year marks the twenty-fifth year in business of the firm; recognises the vital contribution made to the North East and …
Thursday 7th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 100th anniversary of Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland 9 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates the Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland on its 100th anniversary; understands that the branch was formed at Ardrossan Civic Centre, then called the Castlecraigs, on 10 April 1924; is aware that, at that time, servicemen and ex-servicemen having experienced the …
Wednesday 6th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 First anniversary of Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed 8 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed, based in Largs, on its first anniversary; understands that the Shed was opened at Brisbane Centre, Largs on 4 March 2023 by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson and David Gardner, Chair of the Scottish Men's Shed Association; welcomes that the …
Wednesday 6th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 St. Anthony's Football Club Ladies Team 8 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates St. Anthony’s Ladies Football Team, based in Glasgow South West constituency, on their award of a £5,880 grant from the National Lottery, Awards for All Fund; understands this funding will be used for players kit, training lets, coach education and associated costs for setting up a …
Tuesday 5th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Meal card scheme 6 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House notes the campaign by the Real Meal Deal which calls for the introduction of a UK meal card scheme to provide a tax-free allowance for employees to spend on ready-to-eat food and non-alcoholic beverages; further notes that such a scheme could be implemented by updating HMRC's existing …
Tuesday 5th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 120th anniversary of Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 12 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House welcomes the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre on 29 February 1904; recognises that in 120 years of operation the Pavilion has played host to many internationally-recognised artists, including Billy Connolly, Lulu, Charlie Chaplin, the Krankies, Stanley Baxter and more; notes that the …
Monday 4th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Leanne Maiden and the World's Toughest Row 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Leanne Maiden on conquering the World’s Toughest Row; notes that Leanne set off on her solo voyage across the Atlantic on 13 December 2023 rowing 3,000 miles from La Gomera to Antigua to raise money for the Polar Academy, Women’s Fund for Scotland and the Mabel …
Monday 4th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Laura Young, Scottish Influencer of the Year 9 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Laura Young, also known as Less Waste Laura, for being crowned the Scottish Influencer of the Year in recognition of her online campaigning on environmental and climate issues; notes that Laura, aged 27 from East Renfrewshire, is currently studying at the University of Dundee for a …
Monday 4th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 10th anniversary of Alzheimer Scotland’s Mind That Song in East Dunbartonshire 10 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Mind that Song’ service in East Dunbartonshire; notes that on Friday 14th March 2014 Bearsden Cross Church hosted its first venture with Alzheimer Scotland called Mind that Song to provide hospitality and an opportunity for a sing song for people …
Tuesday 12th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Flowcopter 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Flowcopter of Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for High Growth Business of the Year 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put …
Tuesday 12th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Tanks, vehicles and aircraft for Ukraine 18 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House applauds the Ukrainian resistance to the all-out Russian invasion; condemns delays and obstruction of aid, which contributed to the fall of the city of Adviivka; notes the danger to Ukraine posed by populists and the far right in Europe and the USA; recognises that the UK must …
Tuesday 12th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Rosslyn Chapel and the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates Rosslyn Chapel of Roslin, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Tourism Business 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into the …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 World Glaucoma Day 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes World Glaucoma Day, celebrated on 12 March with this years theme of Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World, focusing on bringing communities worldwide to fight together against glaucoma blindness; highlights that over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and around 18,000 of these cases are in …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Centenary of Eric Liddell's Olympic Gold medal 7 signatures (Most recent: 14 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that 2024 marks 100 years since Eric Liddell qualified for the Olympic 100 metres heats, despite being widely regarded as best placed to win, he declined to take part due to their being held on a Sunday, choosing instead to compete in the 400 metres final, …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 The Radhuni and Best Eatery in Midlothian 2024 award 5 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates the Radhuni restaurant in Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Eatery 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into their …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Ordination of the Bishop of Galloway 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates the Right Reverend Francis Dougan as Bishop of Galloway on his ordination to the Episcopate in a very moving and joyful ceremony at the Church of Saint Peter-in-Chains, Ardrossan, on 9 March 2024; is aware that Bishop Dougan, originally from Lanark, received his priestly ordination on …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Vitamin B12 deficiency 12 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the benefits of vitamin B12 therapy; believes that greater emphasis must be placed on recognising and treating B12 deficiency which can be a major cause of ill health and unemployment; recognises that the replacement of the missing nutrient can restore quality of life, enthusiasm and energy …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Alleged comments by Frank Hester 71 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central) That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 World Water Day 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House recognises that 22 March is World Water Day; acknowledges that 2.2 billion people in the world do not have safe water and 3.5 billion people in the world do not have a decent toilet of their own; notes that two-thirds of healthcare facilities in the 46 least …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Glasgow Saints FC 24-hour charity football match 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House extends its heartfelt congratulations to Glasgow Saints FC on their outstanding 24-hour charity football match, having already raised nearly £5,000 for three causes close to their hearts; applauds their remarkable work and achievement in raising significant funds that will be split between the football club, Beatson Cancer …
Monday 11th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 World Kidney Day 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That his House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 14 March 2024; recognises that an estimated 7.2 million people in the UK are living with early- and late-stage chronic kidney disease; acknowledges that some patients are being told about their risk or their diagnosis too late, when …
Wednesday 6th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Supermarket listing for Perth restaurant owner 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and North Perthshire) That this House congratulates Praveen Kumar, owner of Tabla restaurant in Perth, on securing his first ever supermarket listing to supply 11 new lines of authentic Indian ready meals into 56 Asda stores across Scotland; recognises Praveen’s esteemed career in hospitality, which has seen him work in some of the …
Wednesday 6th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Pay transparency 20 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford and Eccles) That this House considers that the lack of pay transparency is one of the causes of gender, disability and ethnic pay gaps; notes that 75 per cent of job applicants would be more likely to apply for a role that included a salary range and 62 per cent of candidates …
Tuesday 5th March Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2024 YMCA campaign 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House welcomes the YMCA’s Now’s Our Chance campaign; notes with approval its manifesto for affordable, good quality, safe and secure housing and for young people’s access to youth services all year round in their area, financial support to allow them to meet their essential needs, help to build …
Monday 4th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2) 33 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck) That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 on 5 March 2024; further notes that, four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of …
Monday 4th March Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Brent Centre Highlands 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Brent Centre Highlands on the recent opening of their clinic in Inverness; recognises that they provide accessible mental health support, through psychotherapy and practical support, to young people aged 14 to 21 in the Scottish Highlands free of charge; pays thanks to all those involved in …
Thursday 29th February Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024 Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (No. 2) 11 signatures (Most recent: 14 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House welcomes the UK’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty; regrets that the UK has lagged behind nine EU member states including France, Germany, Spain and Italy in withdrawing; recognises the need for a new global framework to incentivise global investment in the renewable energy sector to meet …

Chris Law mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian Refugees 43 speeches (13,307 words) Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Members for Dundee West (Chris Law) and for Cardiff South and Penarth (Stephen Doughty), will do so. - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Thursday 4th April 2024 Report - Third Report - FCDO and disability-inclusive development International Development Committee Found: Theo Clarke MP (Conservative, Stafford) Mrs Pauline Latham OBE MP (Conservative, Mid Derbyshire) Chris
Thursday 4th April 2024 Report - Large Print - FCDO and disability-inclusive development International Development Committee Found: Theo Clarke MP (Conservative, Stafford)Mrs Pauline Latham OBE MP (Conservative, Mid Derbyshire) Chris
Tuesday 26th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Centre for Global Development, Bond, and British Foreign Policy Group International Development Committee Found: Q45 Chris Law: Anne-Marie, I want to ask you.
Tuesday 26th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), FSD Africa, and FCDO (MOBILIST Programme) International Development Committee Found: Q45 Chris Law: Anne-Marie, I want to ask you.
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Oral Evidence - VSO, Farm Africa, and Dr Rachael McDonnell The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger - International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Mr Richard Bacon; Theo Clarke; Chris Law
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Give Directly, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger - International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Mr Richard Bacon; Theo Clarke; Chris Law

Parliamentary Research
International support for Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh - CDP-2024-0059 Mar. 12 2024 Found: Armenia: Azerbaijan 16 Oct 2023 \| 199995 Asked by: Chris Law To ask the Secretary of State for

Chris Law - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 19th March 2024 9 a.m. International Development Committee - Private Meeting View calendar
Tuesday 26th March 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Alternative Financing Options for International Development At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Philippe Valahu - Chief Executive Officer at Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) Anne-Marie Chidzero - Chief Investment Officer at FSD Africa Louise Walker - Head of Private Sector & Capital Markets Department at FCDO (MOBILIST Programme) At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Ian Mitchell - Co-Director, Europe and Senior Policy Fellow at Centre for Global Development Romilly Greenhill - Chief Executive Officer at Bond Evie Aspinall - Director at British Foreign Policy Group View calendar
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: FCDO and civil societies View calendar
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Private Meeting View calendar
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The ongoing conflict in Sudan View calendar
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The ongoing conflict in Sudan At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Sibongani Kayola - Country Director, Sudan at Mercy Corps Eddie Rowe - Country Director, Sudan at UN World Food Programme Mary Louise Eagleton - Deputy Representative, Sudan Country Office at UNICEF View calendar
Tuesday 7th May 2024 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: FCDO and civil societies View calendar

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 13th March 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence to the FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary on the Supplementary Estimates 2023-24 - 13 March 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel in Gaza - 1 February 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel in Gaza - 26 February 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Written Evidence - Give Directly SZH0025 - The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger - International Development Committee
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Give Directly, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger - International Development Committee
Tuesday 12th March 2024 Oral Evidence - VSO, Farm Africa, and Dr Rachael McDonnell The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger - International Development Committee
Monday 18th March 2024 Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes of the International Development Committee in Session 2023-24 International Development Committee
Friday 22nd March 2024 Written Evidence - OECD SIDS0001 - UK Small Island Developing States Strategy UK Small Island Developing States Strategy - International Development Committee
Tuesday 26th March 2024 Written Evidence - DIS0026 - FCDO and disability-inclusive development FCDO and disability-inclusive development - International Development Committee
Thursday 4th April 2024 Report - Third Report - FCDO and disability-inclusive development International Development Committee
Tuesday 26th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Centre for Global Development, Bond, and British Foreign Policy Group International Development Committee
Tuesday 26th March 2024 Oral Evidence - Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), FSD Africa, and FCDO (MOBILIST Programme) International Development Committee
Thursday 4th April 2024 Report - Large Print - FCDO and disability-inclusive development International Development Committee
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to the Shortages of medical supplies in Egypt - 4 March 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Minister for Development & Africa relating to the Committee visit to Dominica and SIDS Conference - 8 March 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Development & Africa relating to the Committee visit to Dominica and SIDS Conference - 25 March 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Permanent Under-Secretary relating to the FCDO’s Supplementary Estimate memorandum for 2023-24 & Home Office’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend - 20 March 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Permanent Under-Secretary relating to the FCDO’s Supplementary Estimate memorandum for 2023-24 & Home Office’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend - 13 March 2024 International Development Committee
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to the Shortages of medical supplies in Egypt - 26 March 2024 International Development Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
28 Feb 2024 FCDO and civil societies International Development Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions In recent years the fragility of civil society has become apparent as political turbulence - for example in Afghanistan and South Sudan - and authoritarian repression have put pressure on civic organisations and structures. We are now launching an inquiry focusing on the FCDO’s approach to supporting civil society and civil society organisations through its programming. Terms of reference: FCDO and civil societies

Select Committee Inquiry

28 Feb 2024
FCDO and civil societies
International Development Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

In recent years the fragility of civil society has become apparent as political turbulence - for example in Afghanistan and South Sudan - and authoritarian repression have put pressure on civic organisations and structures.

We are now launching an inquiry focusing on the FCDO’s approach to supporting civil society and civil society organisations through its programming.

Terms of reference: FCDO and civil societies