Early Day Motion
SIEMENS RAIL AUTOMATION EXPANSION - GLASGOW EAST
(24 Signatures)
24 Feb 2017
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the expansion of Siemens Rail Automation in Glasgow East where a new depot has just opened; notes that Siemens has previously provided the signalling control systems for the Airdrie to Bathgate and Borders reinstatements; further notes that currently in Glasgow there are approximately 150 employees, including …
Early Day Motion
MILITARY ACTIONS IN XERABÊ BAVA (KORUKOY) IN SOUTH EASTERN TURKEY
(31 Signatures)
23 Feb 2017
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House condemns the Turkish Military curfew and absolute lockdown on the majority Kurdish village of Xerabê Bava, Korukoy, in South Eastern Turkey; records grave concerns about reports of executions in direct contravention of domestic and International Law; expresses substantial worry about allegations of sexual abuse, torture and the …
Early Day Motion
GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE AWARD NOMINATION
(18 Signatures)
10 Jan 2017
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House notes that Glasgow Kelvin College has been shortlisted for the 2017 TES Awards for Further Education in the prized UK College of the Year category; recognises that the college operates in some of Scotland's most deprived communities and continually strives to ensure access and progression for learners; …
Early Day Motion
SHETTLESTON AND PARKHEAD TESCO FOODBANK COLLECTION
(17 Signatures)
16 Dec 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Tesco stores at Shettleston and Parkhead in Glasgow East, and the Glasgow foodbanks, on being ranked first and second respectively in their group for their efforts in collecting foodbank donations; notes that Shettleston collected 11,000 meals and Parkhead collected 8,200 meals in their recent #EveryCanHelps …
Early Day Motion
CELTIC WIN SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP 2016
(14 Signatures)
28 Nov 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Celtic FC on winning the 2016 Scottish League Cup; recognises that this win marks Glasgow Celtic lifting its 100th trophy; notes that Glasgow Celtic have remained unbeaten domestically this season; and commends the players, management and staff at Parkhead for their efforts that underpin the …
Early Day Motion
HIGH COURT RULING ON ARTICLE 50
(1 Signatures)
3 Nov 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the ruling from the High Court of 3 November 2016 that declared that the Government does not have the power under the Crown's prerogative to give notice pursuant to Article 50 to withdraw from the EU; believes that hon. and right hon. Members should have an …
Early Day Motion
ARCHIE MACPHERSON AND THE GREAT SCOT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(8 Signatures)
2 Nov 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Archie Macpherson on winning the Sunday Mail’s Great Scot Lifetime Achievement Award; notes that Mr Macpherson was born and raised in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, worked as a teacher before joining the BBC in 1969 and has worked for STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, Radio Clyde …
Early Day Motion
GLASGOW SOUP CROWD-FUNDING INITIATIVE
(11 Signatures)
2 Nov 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House recognises the great efforts being made by the Glasgow Soup crowd-funding initiative which aims to improve the East End of Glasgow; notes that the first Glasgow Soup event will take place at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre on 17 November 2016; further notes that members of …
Early Day Motion
GUARANTEE ON TRIPLE-LOCK FOR THE BASIC STATE PENSION
(8 Signatures)
2 Nov 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House believes that it is our duty to ensure that our OAPs live with dignity and security in their retirement; notes that the triple-lock state pension mechanism increases the basic state pension by growth in earnings, the CPI rate or by a minimum of 2.5 per cent; recognises …
Early Day Motion
SUCCESS OF GLASGOW CELTIC FC
(27 Signatures)
18 May 2016
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Celtic FC on winning the 2015-16 Scottish Premiership on 15 May 2016; notes that Glasgow Celtic welcomed 140 Syrian refugees to Parkhead and several Syrian children were match mascots; recognises that this is the fifth consecutive time that Glasgow Celtic FC has won the Scottish …