Early Day Motion
50 years of nuclear submarines
(5 Signatures)
26 Feb 2024
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes that 26 February 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the laying down of HMS Resolution, the first Royal Navy Polaris Ballistic Nuclear Missile Submarine; further notes that HMS Resolution was decommissioned on 22 October 1994 yet remains laid up at Rosyth dockyard with the Ministry of …
Early Day Motion
Hillend Tavern, Fife
(4 Signatures)
19 Feb 2024
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates the Hillend Tavern in the village of Hillend, Fife, for its commitment to the provision of a quality beer product and service to the community and customers, illustrated by their participation in CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Pub of the Year competition in which it was …
Early Day Motion
Koku Shi restaurant, Kirkcaldy
(2 Signatures)
19 Feb 2024
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
This this House congratulates Kirkcaldy restaurant Koku Shi on winning Japanese Restaurant of the Year at the Scottish Asian Food Awards 2023; notes that Koku Shi was the first Japanese restaurant in Fife when it opened almost eight years ago; further notes that Koku Shi has now received recognition at …
Early Day Motion
Letter from American rabbis to President Biden
(5 Signatures)
31 Jan 2024
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the powerful and moving open letter entitled Sorrow and fury: a letter from American rabbis to President Biden, which was sent by the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council; recognises the importance of the voice of moderate Jewish people across the world in opposing the actions …
Early Day Motion
Rachel Meade's successful employment tribunal
(2 Signatures)
11 Jan 2024
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House pays tribute to social worker Rachel Meade for her courage, forbearance and resilience in the pursuit of justice against Westminster City Council, and her professional regulatory body, Social Work England; congratulates her on her successful employment tribunal for discrimination on the basis of her protected beliefs under …
Early Day Motion
Court of Session decision on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and Section 35 Scotland Act 1998 appeal
(2 Signatures)
11 Dec 2023
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the outcome of the Court of Session’s decision that the Secretary of State for Scotland’s use of the provision set out in Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 was lawful; further notes that this was the first use of Section 35 since devolution; regrets that …
Early Day Motion
St Andrew's Day Declaration
(3 Signatures)
29 Nov 2023
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House reaffirms and endorses the St Andrew's Day Declaration of 30 November 2022 which states that we the people, elected members and civic organisations of Scotland assert that our nation has the right of self-determination to freely determine our political status and to freely pursue our economic, social …
Early Day Motion
UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement
(4 Signatures)
28 Nov 2023
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that our oceans are vital to all life on Earth; notes that our oceans are home to countless species and provide food and livelihoods to billions of people whilst also regulating our climate; welcomes the United Kingdom having become a signatory to the Biodiversity Beyond National …
Early Day Motion
Martin Christie and Dunnikier Park Community Golf
(4 Signatures)
16 Oct 2023
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Martin Christie, Chairman and former Captain of of Dunnikier Park Community Golf, on the introduction of Park Gowf to Kirkcaldy, a first for Europe; notes that this one club, one ball, sport originated in the parks of Japan and offers barrier-free access to people of all …
Early Day Motion
Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club 150th anniversary
(4 Signatures)
16 Oct 2023
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the club’s formation on 1 October 1873; notes that the first recorded match was an away game on 3 January 1874 against Portobello, with Kirkcaldy winning by a significant margin of 121 goals and 12 …