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Early Day Motion
Forth Valley Sensory Centre Wee County Hub (6 Signatures)
14 Sep 2023
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House welcomes the launch of Forth Valley Sensory Centre’s new sensory hub at Tullibody Civic Centre, notes that the Wee County Hub brings support and services directly to people of all ages living with sensory loss in Clackmannanshire, including information and advice, social opportunities and British Sign Language …
Early Day Motion
Scottish footballer Zander Murray (15 Signatures)
21 Sep 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House applauds Scottish footballer Zander Murray for his courage in coming out, making him the first active senior men's player in Scotland to do so and making him a role model; notes the support Zander has received from his club, Gala Fairydean Rovers FC, his teammates, match officials …
Early Day Motion
25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong (11 Signatures)
4 Jul 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises today as the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China; laments that Hong Kongers are suffering from the collapse of the rule of law, an unchecked government, repression, erosion of freedoms, and destruction of civil society, despite their hope for continued peace, prosperity …
Early Day Motion
Perth Parrots Floorball club (9 Signatures)
10 May 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates Perth Parrots Floorball Club on receiving £949.35 from the Perth Harbour Community Fund; understands that the money will be used to host a range of community focused activities to help bring the LGBTIQ+ community in the Perth and Kinross area together, reduce isolation & provide visible …
Early Day Motion
Sauchie Community Group 30-year anniversary (10 Signatures)
3 Feb 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the 30-year anniversary of the Sauchie Community Group; commends the group’s tireless work since 1992, providing support through the covid-19 pandemic, helping families with young children, organising events for people with dementia and creating a sensory community garden to name a just few; notes in particular …
Early Day Motion
Rainbow Heartlands project by Pink Saltire (5 Signatures)
31 Jan 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the important work of Pink Saltire in building and supporting the LGBT+ community in Scotland; commends the charity's efforts to tackle isolation and loneliness in LGBT+ rural communities; and wishes them luck with the Rainbow Heartlands project, beginning in February.
Early Day Motion
Play Alloa fundraiser (8 Signatures)
20 Jan 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House commends Aaron Anderson for his efforts for local charity, Play Alloa; wishes him and other participants luck in their fundraising kickboxing match on 26 February 2022; and finally, recognises the hard and essential work that Play Alloa do, especially throughout the covid-19 pandemic.
Early Day Motion
Deportation of Novak Djokovic (2 Signatures)
18 Jan 2022
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House commends the Australian government for the strong stand they have taken against unvaccinated celebrities attempting to bypass their entry restrictions; supports their decision to deport tennis player, Novak Djokovic; recognises how giving special treatment to anti-vaccine celebrities only legitimises their cause; and hopes that this decisive action …
Early Day Motion
Charity lottery £50 million annual sales limit (17 Signatures)
22 Nov 2021
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House acknowledges the success of the charity lottery annual sales limit being raised to £50 million and the per draw limit being raised to £5 million; notes these important reforms have freed up millions of pounds of funding for good causes across the country, which has proven especially …
Early Day Motion
Automated external defibrillators and VAT (16 Signatures)
18 Oct 2021
Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes all automated external defibrillators should be exempt from VAT; acknowledges that this was not previously possible under EU laws; recognises that many local groups do not qualify for current exemptions, which puts further pressure on fundraising efforts; and requests that the Government reconsider their policy on …