Information between 15th March 2024 - 4th April 2024
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill: Second Reading Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Food Poverty Strategy Bill: Second Reading Food Poverty Strategy Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Friday 19th April 2024 Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading Corporate Homicide Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Monday 22nd April 2024 10 p.m. Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) Adjournment - Main Chamber Subject: Potential merits of a food poverty strategy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 249 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 250 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 251 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 250 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 251 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 255 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 252 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 255 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens 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 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Chris Stephens voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 38 |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Chris Stephens contributed 2 speeches (167 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: RNLI Bicentenary
Chris Stephens contributed 2 speeches (1,018 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Chris Stephens contributed 2 speeches (86 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Women’s State Pension Age
Chris Stephens contributed 1 speech (98 words) Monday 25th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: HMRC Self-Assessment Helpline
Chris Stephens contributed 1 speech (118 words) Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
Chris Stephens contributed 8 speeches (460 words) 2nd reading Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Petitions
Chris Stephens contributed 1 speech (230 words) Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Commons Chamber |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords
Chris Stephens contributed 3 speeches (46 words) Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Chris Stephens contributed 2 speeches (102 words) Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Chris Stephens contributed 1 speech (63 words) Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Chris Stephens speeches from: Draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024
Chris Stephens contributed 6 speeches (1,070 words) Monday 18th March 2024 - General Committees Department for Business and Trade |
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Friday 22nd March Office of National Statistics and mandatory attendance at workplaces 29 signatures (Most recent: 15 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 … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Muirhouse Millennium Centre (No. 2) 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Muirhouse Millennium Centre on receiving a grant of £8,720 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to employ sessional staff, and to expand the range of items offered in their community food sharing shelf and baby bank; commends their range of initiatives to improve … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC on receiving a grant of £30,916 from the National Lottery; understands the group plans to use the funding for a one-year project to provide funeral cost and arrangement advice either for the bereaved families or for anyone looking for end-of-life planning support; … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for Blackhall Children's Sports Committee 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Blackhall Children's Sports Committee on receiving a grant of £4,557 from the National Lottery; understands that this will be used to fund the Committee’s annual sports day; notes that the 2024 Sports Day marks 125 years since the event was first held; commends the Committee for … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the recent grant of £9,680 awarded to Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club; recognises the vital role played by Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club in providing inclusive sports opportunities for people with disabilities; applauds the project's initiative to allocate funds towards part-time hours … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 70th anniversary of Grangemouth Choral Society 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Grangemouth Choral Society; notes the choir's work performing a wide-ranging repertoire of songs to audiences since 1954; recognises the wider role the choir has played in its local community, enhancing wellbeing in both its members and audiences; wishes the choir’s members … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the invaluable contributions made by community groups in enhancing the quality of life for residents and fostering a sense of belonging; commends the Roslin Village Group for its commitment to serving the Roslin community; notes the receipt of a £1,935 grant to support its one-year project … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the significant contribution of community-based organisations in enriching the lives of individuals and fostering community cohesion; commends One Dalkeith for its dedication to serving the Dalkeith community; notes with appreciation the receipt of a £132,839 grant to support its three-year project aimed at delivering learning and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the significant contribution of LASC Childcare Services Ltd in supporting the Midlothian community through its initiatives; congratulates the organisation on receiving a grant of £77,582 which will facilitate the continuation of the vital role of the Link Community Hub Manager; recognises the importance of this funding … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the critical role played by organisations in providing essential support to individuals recovering from problematic substance use; commends the Horizons Recovery Cafe SCIO for its commitment to aiding the recovery journey of up to 200 people from Dalkeith through its project spanning 20 months; acknowledges the … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House recognises the great contribution made by councillor Alasdair Rhind to local government in the Highlands, in Tain and Easter Ross in particular; acknowledges that his recent untimely death has caused great widespread sadness; and notes that his contribution to public life will not be forgotten. |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the invaluable contribution of the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for children and young people aged eight to 14 years old in Midlothian; notes with appreciation that the project has been awarded a grant of £18,114 to facilitate … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Hillpark Bowling Club's centenary 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the remarkable achievement of Hillpark Bowling Club as it commemorates its centenary; notes that for 100 years the club has been a beacon of community spirit, promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie; extends sincere thanks to all who run and support Hillpark Bowling Club for their dedication and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 STV journalists' strike action 5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House supports the decision by members of the Scottish Television (STV) workforce to initiate strike action on Thursday 28 March 2024 following an overwhelming mandate from a ballot in favour of industrial action due to the breakdown in pay negotiations at the broadcaster; acknowledges that this marks the … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham) That this House notes reports in February 2024 of an attack on a Bahai educational gathering in a private home in the Iranian town of Ghaemshar; understands that those in attendance were students at the informal, but remarkable, Bahai Institute for Higher Education, which facilitates degree level study for Bahais … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 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 … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Newport History Group and the Alan Ball Award 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the Newport History Group on winning a prestigious Alan Ball Local History Award which recognises outstanding contributions in local history publishing; commends the Group for winning Best Community History Project Publication 2023 for the publication of Lest We Forget, a follow up book to the 2022 … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Book Nook, a local independent bookstore located in Stewarton, on its outstanding achievement of winning the Bookshop of the Year at the esteemed Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024; expresses best wishes for forthcoming success at the UK-wide awards set to take place in London on … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 24 signatures (Most recent: 17 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 … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House commends the extraordinary efforts of Tim Owen, Mike Palmer and Andy Airey, collectively known as 3 Dads Walking, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention among young people; welcomes them to Scotland and Midlothian as they continue their latest trek; acknowledges the profound impact … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates everyone at Bushido 100 Club, a group of students from Bushido Karate Association (BKA), on their significant fundraising efforts for cancer research; notes that Bushido 100 Club members are doing 100 push-ups per day during the month of April and have raised an impressive £5,268 as … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House praises the work of Baroness Kate Rock in producing the Rock Review of the Tenanted Farming Sector; acknowledges the value of the more than 70 detailed recommendations the review makes; urges the Government to especially consider the recommendation for a tenant farming commissioner; notes the need for … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Cockenzie House and Gardens grant from The National Lottery Community Fund 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Cockenzie House and Garden in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £227,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to acquire Cockenzie and Port Seton Old Parish Church and Hall to use as a community hub, offering community … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Maxwell’s in Clarkston and the National Pub and Bar Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Maxwell’s, located in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on being named one of 94 County Winners of the National Pub and Bar Awards 2024; recognises that Maxwell’s has been based in the Sheddens area of Clarkston for 10 years; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards celebrates … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Centenary of 1st Mearns Brownies 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of 1st Mearns Brownies, based in Newton Mearns, and recognises that the important occasion will be marked with a coffee morning and a commemorative tree planting on Saturday 27 April 10.00am to 12.30pm at Mearnskirk Church Hall; understands that the coffee … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates founder and CEO of cancer charity House of Hope, Lisa Fleming, on the launch of her fundraising campaign Brick of Hope; notes that this aims to raise £500,000 for the charity to purchase a property in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh; further notes that this is … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association on receiving a grant of £4,030 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this grant will fund the fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival to bring people together and learn about the seafront; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Queen Margaret University and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Queen Margaret University in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £5,760 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the university will set up a Young Persons Advisory Group for twelve young people aged between eight and 18 years old to provide views, opinions and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Lower Impact Living C.I.C and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Lower Impact Living (Lil) C.I.C on receiving a grant of £8,330 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run their annual Refuse Festival, develop circular economy awareness, and provide clothing and baby items for families who are facing … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 The Ridge SCIO and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates The Ridge SCIO on receiving a grant of £34,245 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue providing their cost of living support services for people facing difficulties in Dunbar and surrounding areas; notes that the project will … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Heavy Sound C.I.C and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Heavy Sound C.I.C in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £9,980 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run a couple of pilot projects around cycling and bike maintenance in order to build resilience, self-esteem, mental well-being … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 East Lothian Roots and Fruits and National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates East Lothian Roots and Fruits on receiving a grant for £8,873 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to run lunch and gardening groups, coffee mornings, activities, and to provide access to free food to reduce social isolation and … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 National Lottery funding for North Edinburgh Arts 4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates North Edinburgh Arts on receiving a grant of £148,821 from the National Lottery; understands this will be used to further its Green Projects work; notes this will include a community garden, volunteering opportunities and development of a new community shed as part of the refurbishment of … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates the young musicians who picked up awards at the East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year 2024 held at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington; praises flautist Leila Maycock from Knox Academy on winning the competition, who will travel to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 30th anniversary of the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre 6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre in Govanhill, Glasgow, on the 30th anniversary of its opening; notes that the Well was established in March 1994 by the Church of Scotland in order to provide support to the BAME communities of South East Glasgow; recognises that since its … |
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Monday 15th April Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House welcomes the reopening of Provand's Lordship, the oldest intact building in the city of Glasgow; notes that the building is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city, built in 1471 as part of the St Nicholas Hospital estate by Andrew de Durisdeer, Bishop of … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Waddington Street Centre in City of Durham, an independent mental health resource with over forty years of experience; notes that the centre offers a wide range of services, including support services, for the people of City of Durham; pays tribute to all members of the Durham … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends the County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry for their work in supporting people in City of Durham; recognises that they provide clothing, including school uniforms, and food parcels for those experiencing financial difficulties; further commends the volunteers for providing children with an Easter egg … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Drumahoe Primary School, British School Trampoline Elite Champions 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House congratulates Benjamin, Oliver and Thomas Briggs for their outstanding achievement in becoming 2024 British School Trampoline Elite Champions at the BSGA Trampoline Finals, held on March 16 in Telford; praises their dedication to the sport, their skill, and high-quality training; applauds their success that brought pride to … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Immigration changes for carers and Ukrainians 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton) That this House is concerned that the latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, which will prevent overseas care workers from bringing their dependants to the UK and makes substantial changes to the Ukraine schemes, will have a negative impact on migrant families; notes in particular that the … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Food price inflation and the Easter festive period 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House deeply regrets the continuing effects of food price inflation; is concerned about the negative impact this will have on households over the coming Easter festive period; notes that this impact will disproportionately fall on vulnerable families; further notes that one-in-four households are still struggling financially and that … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Independence day of Bangladesh 4 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House sends its well wishes to those celebrating the independence day of Bangladesh on 26 March 2024 to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in the early hours of 26 March 1971; observes that this year marks the 53rd day of independence; notes that Rochdale has … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia 15 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 34 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus) That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome) That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Marlie Packer on reaching 100 caps for the Red Roses; congratulates her on becoming only the seventh player to achieve this feat; wishes the Red Roses luck in the rest of their Six Nations matches; understands the important role sport has to … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 90th anniversary of the Wiener Holocaust Library 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens 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, … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Stage two report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on women's state pension age 22 signatures (Most recent: 16 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House expresses its sadness following the announcement of the British Youth Council that it is to permanently close after more than 75 years championing the voices of young people and engaging them in our democratic process; and calls on the Government to step in to attempt to prevent … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Monday 25th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Friday 22nd March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund and Nestlé 12 signatures (Most recent: 18 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 … |
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Friday 22nd March Chris Stephens signed this EDM 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 … |
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Friday 22nd March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Thursday 21st March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov 25 signatures (Most recent: 18 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 … |
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Thursday 21st March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Teachers’ Pension Scheme and universities 20 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House notes that employers’ contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), of which approximately 58,000 university staff are members, are soon to increase by 5% in England and Wales; further notes, with concern, that while schools and colleges will receive additional funding from the Department for Education (DfE) … |
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Thursday 21st March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Wednesday 20th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Wednesday 20th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 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 … |
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Thursday 14th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Treatment of Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet 18 signatures (Most recent: 16 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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; … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 North Berwick and the Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates North Berwick, East Lothian, on being named the overall winner for best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide; acknowledges that North Berwick is the first Scottish town to be named winner by the Best Place to Live … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Scottish Seabird Centre awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, East Lothian, on being awarded £249,685 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that they aim to provide the capacity needed for the Scottish Seabird Centre with their project entitled A resilient future: for people, nature and our charity, … |
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Monday 18th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 16 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 … |
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Monday 18th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Roger Daltrey’s 24 years of Royal Albert Hall shows for Teenage Cancer Trust 18 signatures (Most recent: 16 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 … |
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Monday 18th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 100th anniversary of the Buddhist Society 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the Buddhist Society, one of the oldest Buddhist societies in Europe, founded in 1924 by Christmas Humphreys; further notes that the society presents the major authentic Buddhist schools and traditions holding lectures, classes, courses, and activities in the Therevada, Zen, Pure Land … |
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Monday 18th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 18th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 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 … |
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Thursday 14th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Thursday 14th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Thursday 14th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Thursday 14th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Tuesday 12th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 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 … |
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Monday 11th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 10 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That the Protocol, done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on 16 July 2023, on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP 1107), a copy of which was laid before Parliament on 19 February 2024, … |
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Thursday 7th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Thursday 7th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 OVO Energy’s decision to stop correspondence in Welsh 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon) That this House expresses its significant disappointment in relation to OVO Energy’s decision to stop providing correspondence in Welsh to its customers in Wales, and criticises the instruction for Welsh speakers in Wales to instead use Google Translate to read the contents of English correspondence in the Welsh language; acknowledges … |
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Thursday 7th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 6th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Wednesday 6th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Cost of living payment at National Museums Liverpool 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside) That this House fully supports the staff at National Museums Liverpool (NML) engaging in strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay; notes that last year 206 employers in the public sector agreed to pay each worker a one-off £1,500 payment to part-compensate for inflation rises and hardship caused by … |
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Tuesday 5th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 4th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Ronnie Campbell, who represented the constituency of Blyth Valley between 1987 and 2019; notes Ronnie’s great public service to the people of his constituency and his tireless advocacy for Blyth Valley which has resulted in so many good quality jobs … |
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Monday 4th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 4th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 4th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Women Against Pit Closures on the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike for their fortitude, resilience and solidarity during the 1984-85 strike and beyond; believes that the 1984-85 strike would not have lasted as long without the support of women; notes that women’s groups, like those … |
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Monday 4th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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 … |
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Monday 4th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 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 … |
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Tuesday 26th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 70 signatures (Most recent: 17 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 … |
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Tuesday 19th March Chris Stephens signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th 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 … |
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RNLI Bicentenary
40 speeches (12,646 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport Mentions: 1: Bill Esterson (Lab - Sefton Central) Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens) about the importance of rescuing everybody at sea, in - Link to Speech 2: Anthony Browne (Con - South Cambridgeshire) Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens) and the shadow Minister, the hon. - Link to Speech 3: Anthony Mangnall (Con - Totnes) Margaret Greenwood), for Reading East (Matt Rodda), for Strangford (Jim Shannon), for Glasgow South West (Chris - Link to Speech |
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Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
169 speeches (31,112 words) 2nd reading Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Alistair Carmichael (LD - Orkney and Shetland) Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens), through the shadow Minister, a rational reason: it is - Link to Speech |
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Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords
23 speeches (7,310 words) Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: Patrick Grady (SNP - Glasgow North) Friend the Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens) a very happy birthday, based on what he was - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 28th March 2024
Report - Second Report - The constitutional relationship with the Crown Dependencies Justice Committee Found: Conservative, Blackpool North and Cleveleys ) Dr Kieran Mullan MP (Conservative, Crewe and Nantwich ) Chris |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Remember A Charity, Cancer Research UK, and Devon Air Ambulance Trust Probate - Justice Committee Found: Stephens; Edward Timpson. |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the President of the Family Division At 2:30pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane - President of the Family Division View calendar |