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Early Day Motion
VAT and the hospitality sector (17 Signatures)
19 Feb 2024
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the continuing challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the …
Early Day Motion
Committee of the Future (7 Signatures)
19 Feb 2024
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House supports the establishment of a Committee of the Future to follow in the footsteps of the successful and internationally renowned Committee of the Future in Finland, recognised for its visionary planning, rigorous analysis of challenges ahead, citizen engagement and representation, solution-focused recommendations to innovate and its ability …
Early Day Motion
High Income Child Benefit Charge (22 Signatures)
29 Jan 2024
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses deep concern that the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) continues to create unfairness and anomalies such as discriminating against a family with one earner who earns in excess of £50,000 compared with a family whose joint earnings may exceed the £50,000 threshold; remains concerned that …
Early Day Motion
UEFA European Football Championship 2024 fanzones (9 Signatures)
10 Jan 2024
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House calls on the Government to support, via local councils in England and the administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, a special fund which would assist local communities to create safe and engaging fanzones for the UEFA European Football Championship matches being held in Germany between 14 …
Early Day Motion
Scottish Government's industrial strategy (26 Signatures)
8 Jan 2024
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the UK's low growth, poor productivity and high debt economy which has been a feature of the UK's economic demise over many decades; now welcomes the recent statement by Scotland's First Minister to establish an industrial strategy to help reverse the most negative impacts of UK …
Early Day Motion
Volunteering by Swifts FC Girls u-12s, 9s and 7s (12 Signatures)
6 Dec 2023
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House commends Izzy Breach, Robyn Clarkson, Lucy Final, Amy Innes, Erin Lane, Sophia Hanlin, Erin Milne, Ellie Breach, Ava Morris, Olivia Morris and Keira Moffat from Swifts FC, based in Inverkeithing, Fife for volunteering as ball girls at the European Nations League qualifiers for amputee football; notes that …
Early Day Motion
City of Dunfermline driving test centre (5 Signatures)
8 Mar 2023
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House acknowledges the contribution of the Vine Centre to Dunfermline and West Fife, as they facilitate driving tests at their premises for three days a week following DVSA closure of a full time Dunfermline driving test centre; further acknowledges the need for a full time driving test centre …
Early Day Motion
Brexit Economic Report (19 Signatures)
1 Feb 2023
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House notes with dismay that on the the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU, according to a Bloomberg Economic Report, Brexit is costing the UK economy £100 bn in lost output each year and is having a detrimental effect on business investment and availability of workers, …
Early Day Motion
Epilepsy Scotland survey launch (10 Signatures)
30 Jan 2023
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House values the work of Epilepsy Scotland and welcomes the support the organisation gives those with the condition across Scotland; further welcomes the following areas of specific support available from dedicated staff for those in need of help and advice including their Helpline and Check-In Service, Youth Service, …
Early Day Motion
Siobahn McKenzie International Fashion Awards (4 Signatures)
24 Jan 2023
Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Scottish fashion designer Siobahn McKenzie following her success in scooping three Gold medals at the International Design Awards in the following sectors (a) Gold Winner in Fashion Design - Recycled / Sustainable Fashion, (b) Gold Winner in Fashion Design - Uniform Design and( c) Gold Winner …