Owen Thompson's 1,609 Early Day Motions
26th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024

Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges

Tabled by: William Wragg (Conservative - 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 …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 14
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
18th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th March 2024

Volunteer Midlothian's Volunteer Recruitment Fair 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 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th March 2024

Audio Light Systems and SME of the Year in Midlothian 2024 Award

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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th March 2024

Saltire Hospitality and Family Business of the Year in Midlothian 2024 Award

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 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
13th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 13th March 2024

CSY Architects

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 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 13th March 2024

Penicuik Storehouse and Best Community Impact in Midlothian 2024 Award

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 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 13th March 2024

Melville Golf Centre and the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards

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 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 13th March 2024

Stewart Brewing

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 …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th March 2024

Flowcopter

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Flowcopter of Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for High Growth Business of the Year 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th March 2024

Rosslyn Chapel and the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards

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 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 11th March 2024

The Radhuni and Best Eatery in Midlothian 2024 award

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Radhuni restaurant in Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards; recognises their award for Best Eatery 2024; acknowledges how this is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into their …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2024

No confidence in the Speaker

Tabled by: William Wragg (Conservative - Hazel Grove)
That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker.
91 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 44
Scottish National Party: 41
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th February 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th February 2024

Midlothian View

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds Midlothian View, a local digital news brand, for being nominated twice in the Business Awards 2024 organised by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce; recognises that the awards are a highlight of the business calendar and offer Midlothian businesses the opportunity to promote major achievements …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th February 2024

Mortgage prisoners

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the new campaign launched by the UK Mortgage Prisoners Action Group which calls for urgent and sweeping legislative reforms to mortgages to avert further homeowner crises and go some way to righting the current wrongs; understands that there are nearly 200,000 mortgage prisoners who are still …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th February 2024

Ninewells Hospital 50th anniversary

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of Ninewells Hospital in Dundee; notes that the first patients were admitted on 31 January 1974, with the official opening held later that year in October; thanks the thousands of current and former staff who have worked in the hospital, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th February 2024

Nicholas Allan and WordSkills UK Medal

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Nicholas Allan on his silver medal at the WorldSkills UK National Competition this past November in Manchester; recognises Nicholas’ impressive and innovative fire detection and alarm system; wishes Team UK great success at WorldSkills Lyon 2024; further recognises the value of benchmarking UK skills through international …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2024

Hope Robertson, Clydebank Asbestos Group

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House pays tribute to Hope Robertson, the prominent campaigner against the use of asbestos, and champion for people suffering at home and abroad due to exposure to asbestos, who died on Saturday 27 January 2024; recognises that, as the former Secretary, stalwart supporter and contributor to the work …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
17th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 1st February 2024

Angus gin

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House congratulates the Gin Bothy on their gin being selected for this year’s Oscars nominee gift bags; commends the growth of this multi-award-winning business trading from Glamis in the heart of Angus and propelled by its founder Kim Cameron’s leadership and vision; welcomes Gin Bothy’s use of locally-sourced …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 1st February 2024

Crystal FM Radio

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House celebrates the remarkable milestone of Crystal FM, a distinguished community radio broadcaster based in Penicuik, on completing its 11th year of operation, marking more than a decade of exceptional service in community radio broadcasting; acknowledges with great admiration the recent accolade bestowed upon the station as the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 31st January 2024

Lothians Veterans Centre

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes the invaluable contribution of the Lothians Veterans Centre, a small independent charity dedicated to supporting military veterans and their families in Midlothian; further notes that the centre operates a vital drop-in facility in Dalkeith, staffed by a committed team ready to address a variety of challenges …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
31st January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 31st January 2024

Bonnyrigg Rose FC and the Scottish Cup

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House extends its heartfelt congratulations to Bonnyrigg Rose FC for their outstanding achievement in reaching the fifth round of the Scottish Cup football tournament; applauds their remarkable journey through the competition which has captured the hearts of fans and the wider community in Midlothian; acknowledges the club’s unwavering …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
31st January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 31st January 2024

Energy Training Academy's Net Zero Home

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the commendable efforts of the Energy Training Academy in opening its Net Zero Home, a pioneering initiative that is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow; recognises that the 12,000 sq ft. training centre in Dalkeith, Midlothian, a fully functioning one-bedroom …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 26th January 2024

Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series for shining a much needed light on events that irrevocably changed our country; thanks Channel 4 and Swan Films for their continued commitment to hard-hitting factual programmes; commends the miners and their families for taking part …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
18th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 18th January 2024

Celebration of the birth and legacy of Robert (Rabbie) Burns

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes and celebrates the 265th anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s national bard, in Alloway on the 25 January 1759, regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 17th January 2024

Pastel bakery, Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Pastel bakery in Newtongrange, Midlothian, for their recent successes at the prestigious World Championship Scotch Pie Awards; recognises their gold award for their chicken and chorizo pie and silver for their steak pie; acknowledges how this is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the dedication, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 12th January 2024

Winter food collection in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the Tesco winter food collection project between November and December 2023; applauds the generosity of customers in Midlothian who donated 5,394 meals; acknowledges that two million meals’ worth of long-life food items were donated in stores across the country; further recognises that donations to the Trussell …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2024

Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
8th January 2024
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2024

Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the financial, personal and social impact on policy holders following the collapse of Equitable Life Assurance Society; calls on the Treasury to ensure that all of the 1.5 billion pounds set aside for the Equitable Life Payments Scheme, is distributed to Equitable Life policyholders who suffered …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th December 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024

Defence Equipment and Support Beith

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that workers at Defence Equipment and Support (DE and S) at Beith in North Ayrshire, an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, are continuing strike action for improved pay and conditions; notes that this strike action is unprecedented, the first in the history …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th December 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2023

Arms to Israel

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th December 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th December 2023

Santa Claus

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes that an annual statement is read out in the Dail to welcome Santa Claus into Irish air space; further notes that the Civil Aviation Authority does not make a similar gesture; recognises the importance of Santa Claus to children; and calls on the Government to acknowledge …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
12th December 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th December 2023

Rwanda Treaty

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Agreement, done at Kigali on 5 December 2023, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Shared International Commitments on the Protection of Refugees and …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023

John Patrick Byrne

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the sad passing of the incredibly talented artist and writer John Byrne at the age of 83; marks the high regard he is held in the global arts community; acknowledges that Renfrewshire Council awarded him the Freedom of Renfrewshire last year; observes that John grew up …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th November 2023

BBC investigative journalism

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House deplores the announcement by the BBC that more than half the jobs on flagship weekday evening programme Newsnight will be lost as part of the latest misguided Digital First savings strategy; regrets that Newsnight will no longer screen investigative reporting and will be truncated to just thirty …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2023

15th anniversary of the opening of the Food Stop, Glasgow

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Food Stop takeaway in Merchant City, Glasgow, on 2 November 2023; acknowledges the efforts of Andy and his team in providing local residents, commuters and visitors with high-quality sweet and savoury lunch and breakfast food for all these …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2023

Pakistani Street Food and the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the success of Pakistani Street Food of Govanhill, Glasgow, at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes their success in the Outstanding Takeaway of the Year category; acknowledges the hard work of the staff and owners of Pakistani Street Food in providing a unique experience to the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2023

85th anniversary of Kristallnacht and antisemitism

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commemorates the victims of Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass), a destructive campaign of violence against Jewish people, on its 85th anniversary; understands that, throughout the night of 9-10 November 1938, the Nazi Party targeted synagogues and Jewish prayer rooms across Germany, with over 1,400 burned or badly …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2023

15th anniversary of Future Choices, Aberdeen

Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House congratulates the Aberdeen-based charity, Future Choices, on reaching its 15th anniversary; notes that the charity, founded in 2008, provides much-needed social inclusion and recreational activities for the disabled community in Aberdeen and beyond; recognises and commends the tireless efforts of its volunteers and Chairperson, David Forbes, on …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th November 2023

Nuclear test veterans

Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the delays in issuing of medals to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger and frustration; affirms the nation’s duty of care …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2023

Asbestos-related lung cancer

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House is concerned that sufferers of asbestos-related lung cancer are denied full compensation if they are unable to trace all their former employers whose negligence contributed to the disease; recognises that the number of people affected is small, but the impact on their lives and the lives of …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 29th November 2023

Sportswoman Samantha Gough

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Samantha Gough for winning the Midlothian’s Young People Award in recognition of her supreme dedication to sport; applauds her efforts to advocate for people with disabilities; acknowledges her civic mindedness for volunteering within her local community; notes her success in winning bronze in the European Para …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Lawfield Primary School in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Lawfield Primary School for becoming the first school in Midlothian to win the Sport Scotland Gold School Sports Award; acknowledges that the Mayfield school is one of only 104 schools to achieve the accolade; recognises the work of acting headteacher Jennifer Allison, active schools co-ordinator Carolyn …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
20th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 17th November 2023

Puppy smuggling

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the vile puppy smuggling trade and sterling efforts by Dogs Trust to end this cruel practice; shares the deep fears of many people about the suffering of dogs and puppies at the hands of smugglers; recognises the seriousness of this welfare issue and acknowledges the disappointment …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th November 2023

National Nurturing Schools Award for Our Lady and St. Patrick's High School

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Our Lady and St. Patrick’s High School (OLSP) in Dumbarton on being the first secondary school in Scotland to receive the National Nurturing Schools Award in recognition of their nurturing culture for children and young people in their care; believes that this award is a testament …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th November 2023

Darvel Telephone Museum

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House acknowledges with appreciation the remarkable contribution of Max Flemmich, in establishing Darvel's one-of-a-kind Telephone Museum, which has been a hidden gem in the community; recognises that the Telephone Museum, located in a former bakery, has been a unique institution in Scotland, showcasing the evolution of telecommunications over …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 9th November 2023

Jobs at news publisher Reach

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the hard work and dedication of Reach journalists in Scotland at local and national news brands such as the Daily Record and Edinburgh Live; notes with dismay that Reach, the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, will cut 450 jobs - about a tenth of its workforce …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th November 2023

Sixth year of detention of Jagtar Singh Johal

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2023 marked the sixth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and son of the Rock of Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
7th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th November 2023

Newsquest Local Democracy Reporter pay

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that publisher Newsquest is failing to provide decent salaries for its Local Democracy Reporters despite allocated funding provided by the BBC from licence fee payers; notes that Newsquest has failed to account for a £10,000 surplus per post even after salary and usual employers' costs …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023

Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 40
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
7th November 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 1st November 2023

Calum MacLeod and Who Dares Cares

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the superb work of Calum Macleod and his charity Who Dares Cares which seeks to help armed forces veterans and former emergency services personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); recognises Calum’s lived experience of trauma and his exemplary service in the military; appreciates his tireless work …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th October 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2023

Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
19th October 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 19th October 2023

Itihaas and Radhuni

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the tireless work of Midlothian entrepreneur Matin Khan who has been named the UK’s top curry chef by the industry’s trade magazine; recognises the dedication of Mr Khan, executive chef of Itihaas in Dalkeith and The Radhuni in Loanhead, who was given the accolade at the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th October 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2023

Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House unreservedly condemns Hamas and their appalling act of terrorist violence in which more than 1,400 Israeli civilians were murdered and hundreds more taken hostage; supports Israel’s right to find the perpetrators of those atrocities and hold them accountable for their actions;?believes that any Israeli response to those …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
12th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th September 2023

Community News Project and Meta

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House acknowledges the success of the Community News Project (CNP) since 2018, enhancing diversity and representation in regional and local newsrooms across the UK; applauds the CNP's pivotal role in training budding journalists to cover grassroots community issues; expresses concern over Meta's decision to cease funding the CNP …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th September 2023

Young fundraisers Caitie and Holly McCubbin

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates sisters Caitie (age 8) and Holly (age 7) McCubbin on cycling 100 miles each during their summer holidays to raise funds for two charities which have helped their grandfathers, along with Epic Games which matched their funds; applauds Caitie for raising £904 for the British Heart …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th July 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th September 2023

Public scientific hearing on animal experiments

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
11th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 11th September 2023

Sir Ian Wilmut

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sir Ian Wilmut, a titan of the scientific world, who has died at the age of 79; recognises the enormous contribution of Sir Ian who led the team behind the world famous cloned sheep Dolly; acknowledges his …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 11th September 2023

Gorebridge Community Cares, Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes the outstanding work by Gorebridge Community Cares to provide a high level of service to residents across the local area in Midlothian; applauds the hard work and selfless commitment of organisers Mhairi Barrett and Claire Crawford; further notes the comprehensive breadth of support available, from courses …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 8th September 2023

Compensation for nuclear test veterans

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023

Robbie Shepherd

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House recognises the life of Robbie Shepherd following his sad passing; acknowledges his outstanding contribution to broadcasting as host of Take the Floor; celebrates his accomplished literary works on Scottish country dancing and Scottish dance music; recalls his championing of Doric; and conveys condolences to his family and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 22nd August 2023

Photographer Joe Gilhooley

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the supreme talents of photographer Joe Gilhooley from Loanhead, Midlothian; notes his recent success in a global photographic competition where his image Red Eyed Frog on an Orchid won third place; further notes his impressive list of previous achievements including winning The Scots Magazine Photographer of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th July 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2023

Access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes that those with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until 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 University …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th June 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th June 2023

Winnie Ewing

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House commemorates the life of Winnie Ewing; celebrates her immense contribution to Scottish Politics, the SNP and the independence movement; highlights that she was a trailblazer for women in politics and inspired many to get politically active; recognises that Winnie first served in this House as MP for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th June 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 27th June 2023

Nuclear test veterans

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in Scotland and the rest of the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the latest delay to the issuing of a medal to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
26th June 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2023

Death of Craig Brown CBE

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the sad passing of legendary Scotland Men’s Team Manager Craig Brown CBE who passed away at the age of 82; notes the regard he is held in across the football community, particularly the Tartan Army who hold him in the highest esteem; acknowledges that Craig was …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th May 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 19th June 2023

3rd Bo'ness Scout Group

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the 3rd Bo’ness Scout Group on their Birdie and Breakfast project that aims to install 30 birdhouses in its local area to provide essential nesting areas; notes that these will benefit many species of birds by giving them shelter and a safer place to raise young, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
15th June 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th June 2023

Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the work of Impact also known as Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time; notes their work funded by Midlothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund; further notes the group’s efforts to promote positive and lasting lifestyle changes for parents and caregivers; commends the dedication of Lee …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
23rd May 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023

Volunteers’ Week 2023

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House commends the hard work and dedication shown by volunteers across the country; recognises Volunteers' Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June, as an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of volunteers and inspire more people to try volunteering; notes that the personal benefits of volunteering for individuals …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th June 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 7th June 2023

Lasswade High School

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the talented football players of Lasswade High School, Midlothian, who became Scottish Shield champions this week; notes the team’s 2-1 win against Grove Academy to lift the Senior Girls Shield; commends the coaches and support staff for their hard work; welcomes the continued growth of girls' …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 5th June 2023

Hospitals

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House utterly condemns the Government’s attempts to classify existing refurbished hospitals as completely new hospitals; notes the Health Secretary’s admission that not all of the so-called 40 new hospitals promised for England by 2030 will be brand new; further notes that refurbishments and new wings are also included …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
26th April 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 26th April 2023

Rosewell Tennis Club, Park Venue of the Year

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this house congratulates Rosewell Tennis Club on being awarded 'Park Venue of the Year' award at the recent Tennis Scotland Awards; notes the club have worked tirelessly to renovate the courts and to raise funds to resurface courts and install floodlighting to create this fantastic facility over the last …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023

Scotland men’s national football team

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland men’s national team’s 2-0 victory over Spain in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture; applauds Scott McTominay on his two goals to secure all three points; acknowledges that the victory made it two wins from two games and that Scotland sit atop the group …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 24th March 2023

50th anniversary of I Will Always Love You

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Dolly Parton's hit song I Will Always Love You; notes the sentiment behind this song and what it means to so many, including the wife of the hon. Member for Strangford; highlights the contribution this song and her music in general to …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
24th March 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 24th March 2023

Ingenza: 20th anniversary

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House joins Midlothian-based engineering biology firm Ingenza, in celebrating 20 years of innovation; notes that, over the last 20 years, Ingenza has engineered and improved biological systems to help with the production of biofuels, sustainable plastic manufacturing and next-generation coronavirus vaccines; further notes that Ingenza's success is testament …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2023

The Loan Charge

Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is concerned that suicides have been linked to the Loan Charge and that despite the Morse Review, thousands face unaffordable demands, with the risk of further suicides; notes that most people facing action were mis-sold schemes and that HMRC are demanding scheme users repay disputed tax; further …
118 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that a powerful earthquake struck south eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, at 04:17 local time, and has killed more than 1,700 people through the night; further notes that thousands of other civilians have been found seriously injured and trapped and that the 7.8 magnitude tremor …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd February 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Forced installations of prepayment energy meters

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the energy price crisis facing families up and down the country and the need for urgent action to support struggling households; is concerned by the forced installation of prepayment meters in the most vulnerable homes with higher tariffs and when smart meters are switched to prepayment …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Brexit Economic Report

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, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
2nd February 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Pay offer for Members' staff

Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes after years of below inflation pay increases to MPs staff that the 2023-24 pay offer of 4.9 per cent from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority is grossly inadequate; supports the Unite Parliamentary branch's demand for a RPI plus two percent pay increase; recognises a 2020 independent …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
31st January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

30 Years of Celtic connections music festival

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates music festival Celtic Connections on its 30th anniversary; notes the breadth of talent and cross-genre spirit of this festival which has brightened Glasgow winters for three decades; understands the festival celebrates Glasgow's connections to cultures all over the world through folk, roots and world music; appreciates …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
31st January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

State pension age and 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; supports the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; notes that on average over one hundred1950s born women die daily, many of whom have …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Epilepsy Scotland survey launch

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, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th October 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Cost of using vehicles for work

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the impact that the increase in fuel prices and motoring costs is having on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for carrying out their work duties, particularly those in the NHS, local government and social care; notes that the current mileage rates are …
115 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing devastation of the war on Yemen, which has repeatedly been named one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world since the Saudi-led Coalition first launched airstrikes in March 2015; further notes that the Government continues to allow arms sales to Saudi …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that, on 27 January 2023, the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than 1.1 million people died, including nearly one million Jewish men, women and children; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
9th December 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Special Tribunal on Russian Aggression in Ukraine

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this house seeks justice and accountability for atrocities committed by Russian troops during their invasion of Ukraine, as well as for the crime of the war itself; recognises that the decision by the Russian Federation to launch attacks on Ukraine poses a grave challenge to the post-1945 international order; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2023

Celebration of the life and work of Robert (Rabbie) Burns

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes and celebrates the 264th anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, in Alloway on 25 January 1759; notes that he is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2023

Constitutional Law

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (Prohibition on Submission for Royal Assent) Order 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 41), dated 17 January 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 January 2023, be annulled.
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th January 2023
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2023

Social Security

Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 7), dated 6 January 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 January 2023, be annulled.
47 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th December 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2022

160th anniversary of Laings of Inverurie

Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House pays tribute to the continuing success and growth of Laings of Inverurie, established as an independent family business in 1862, who have recently celebrated their 160th anniversary as one of the largest independent retailers of kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms in the UK; acknowledges the vital importance of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
12th December 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2022

80th anniversary of acknowledgement of Holocaust in the House of Commons

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that Saturday 17 December marks the 80th anniversary of the Government first publicly acknowledging the Holocaust in the House of Commons chamber; recalls that then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Anthony Eden MP, during a statement to the House regarding a joint declaration from …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2022

150th anniversary of first international football match

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that St. Andrew’s Day marks the 150th anniversary of the first international football match played between Scotland and England at the West of Scotland cricket ground in Glasgow in 1872, attracting a crowd of around 4,000 each paying one shilling for entry; notes that the final …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th November 2022

Maid of the Loch and the National Historic Ships UK Annual Awards

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the Maid of the Loch restoration crew on being awarded Group Winner of the Marsh Volunteer Award for Historic Vessel Conservation 2022 at the National Historic Ships UK Annual Awards; believes that this award is a welcome and timely recognition for the valuable and dedicated work …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2022

Funding for fire and rescue services

Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Danderhall and District Guerilla Gardeners

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Danderhall and District Guerilla Gardeners on being awarded the Best in Britain award from Britain in Bloom for their Child Miner memorial site at the Wisp; notes that the memorial site, rockery and gateway sign are all designed to commemorate the role of children in Midlothian …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
23rd November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Penicuik Athletic FC's victory in the under-16s Girls Cup Final

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Penicuik Athletic FC on their 3-1 victory against Giffnock SC in the under-16s Girls Cup Final this week; further congratulates Caitlin Waterson, Emily Brown and Emily Reid on their goals during the game, as well as head coach Steven Clarke and the whole team; notes the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2022

Loss and Damage Action Day 2022

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges Loss and Damage Action Day, which is taking place on 22 September 2022, to highlight the severe impacts of climate change already affecting communities around the world; notes that climate change induced loss and damage is projected to cost between $290bn and $580bn a year by …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2022

Trophy hunting import and exports

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the recent report of the APPG on Banning Trophy Hunting and Britain: The Case for a Ban, its contributions from IUCN scientists, CITES officials and African community leaders, and its findings that trophy hunting is exacerbating the conservation crisis and that African communities are overwhelmingly opposed …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2022

UK Disability History Month

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that 16 November to 16 December is Disability History Month which is now in its thirteenth year of being celebrated in the United Kingdom and that Disability History Month is a month to celebrate disabled people and champion their abilities and rights; notes that this year’s …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022

Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be undercover police agents; further …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
1st November 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2022

St Andrew's High School, Coatbridge and UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School Award

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge on receiving the prestigious Gold Rights Respecting School award from UNICEF; notes that the Gold award is the highest accolade that UNICEF can bestow on a school and that it recognises St Andrews’ High Schools …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th October 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 18th October 2022

Councillor Connor MacManus: Young Councillor of the Year 2022

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Councillor Connor McManus on being named Young Councillor of the Year at the fifth annual Cllr Awards; applauds Councillor McManus on his work as a Scottish National Party Councillor for Penicuik and District, Deputy Provost of Midlothian Council, and the Council’s Equalities Champion, since his election …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2022

Uprating benefits in line with inflation

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls for benefits to be uprated in line with inflation as a means of mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis on households in the UK; understands the additional burdens that the cost of living crisis is placing upon low income households; expresses its concern …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022

Animal-free science and animal tests

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that the UK remains one of the countries in Europe consistently with one of the highest numbers of animal experiments, with over 2.88 million animals tests taking place in 2020 alone; is disappointed that UK legislation no longer contains a commitment to the final goal …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd September 2022

Effect of rising energy costs on small and medium-sized businesses, public sector organisations and charities

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House recognises the impending cost of the energy crisis facing small businesses, public sector organisations and charities; is dismayed at the delays in offering support and the lack of planning to mitigate against this foreseeable crisis for these sectors; considers the lasting impact of covid-19 and soaring inflation …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 23rd September 2022

Pension Credit and the cost of living payment eligibility period

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House understands that the eligibility period for the £650 cost of living payment for anyone receiving Pension Credit has passed; recognises that the uptake of Pension Credit is low; understands that Pension Credit and the associated benefits, including the £650 cost of living payment, provide vital support to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 23rd September 2022

Prepayment meter energy customers and self-disconnection

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House acknowledges the rising cost of energy for households; notes that prepayment meter customers pay more in standing charges and unit rates for energy; recognises that prepayment meter customers are not afforded the same rights when in energy debt as direct debit customers; understands that a prepayment meter …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 23rd September 2022

Urology awareness month

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes that September is Urology Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of urological diseases and their symptoms; observes the devastating impact that conditions such as incontinence can have on quality of life; further notes that an estimated 6 million people in the UK, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th September 2022

Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services

Tabled by: Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds Central)
That this House notes that Huntington’s Disease is a rare, hereditary and incurable neurological condition that slowly robs patients of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and care for themselves; notes that a University of Aberdeen study, published in the Journal of Neurology, highlights that the number …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 36
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th September 2022

John Ferguson and Parkhead Housing Association

Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates John Ferguson for serving on the board of the Parkhead Housing Association for over 40 years; notes that John will be stepping down from his role on the board after serving with distinction for four decades; further notes that John was a founding member of the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th September 2022

Braidbar primary school fundraising

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Braidbar Primary School Parent Council who successfully fundraised £20,000 in order to replace and upgrade trim trail playground equipment; puts on record appreciation for the hard work of the Parent Council who organised and hosted several events including a pub quiz, raffle, and a book fair; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th September 2022

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2022

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and an opportunity to raise public awareness, call for an increased focus on funding scientific research, and to help support families affected by childhood cancers; regrets that every day in the UK twelve children and young people will receive the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th September 2022

The UN OCHR's Assessment of Human Rights Concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House notes with great concern the findings of the United Nations OCHR report Assessment of Human Rights Concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region released on 31 August 2022; is horrified by the details in this report including the use of arbitrary detention, forced sterilization and mass slave …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th September 2022

World Alzheimer's Month 2022

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes and applauds the campaign of World Alzheimer's Month during the month of September, celebrated by global charities including Dementia UK and Alzheimer's Disease International; highlights the aim of raising awareness of the challenges and stigma that surrounds Alzheimer's and Dementia; further highlights that this campaign has …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2022

Achievements of Daniel Cornet

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House praises Dunfermline’s Daniel Cornet on winning gold in mini tennis at the British Transplant Games; notes that Daniel accomplished this just one week after leaving hospital following a major operation; commends Daniel for the strength and resilience he has shown since he was diagnosed with end stage …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2022

Principles of democracy

Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House asserts the basic principles of democracy whereby 50 percent plus one of those who vote in a democratic ballot commands a majority for change; rejects suggestions that a future British Government would legislate to require more than half of the entire registered Scottish electorate to vote in …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 8th August 2022

100 year anniversary of Pentland Plants

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House wishes Pentland Plants all the very best on their 100 year anniversary this year; notes that the Loanhead-based company, which includes a retail garden centre and plant nursery, engages in a wide range of products and services, including growing over 50 million plants a year, selling plug …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th July 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2022

Pat Scott retirement from the Huntly Express

Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes Pat Scott is retiring as Chief Reporter with Highland News and Media, having served as Editor of the Huntly Express; understands that Pat joined the Huntly Express in 1978 and has reported on Huntly and district diligently since that time; notes that Pat has worked for …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th July 2022

Political violence and presidential election in Brazil

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House expresses its deep concerns about reports of political violence against representatives of the Workers’ Party in Brazil ahead of this October’s Presidential election; notes that the far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his cabinet ministers, nearly half of whom are military generals, have made repeated threats against the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th June 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 20th June 2022

50 years of Pride in the UK

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes Pride Month 2022, running from 1st to 30th June; understands Pride is a month-long celebration of the establishment of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement that followed the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969; recognises this year marks 50 years of the Pride movement in the UK, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
7th June 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th June 2022

Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2022

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the nominees and winners of the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2022; thanks the organisers at Volunteer Midlothian for the annual opportunity, held during Volunteers Week, to celebrate the amazing efforts of local volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to bring about positive change in Midlothian's communities …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2022

Ratification of the Istanbul Convention

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2022 will mark ten years since the UK signed the Istanbul Convention on protecting women and girls from violence; commends the work by IC Change and other groups in campaigning for the UK’s ratification of the treaty; welcomes the recent announcement by the …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2022

Hunting on Ministry of Defence land

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes with concern that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to grant licences for trail and drag hunts on MoD land, including 248 hunts over 13 MoD sites in a single year; notes that leaked footage shows the Hunting Office and the Masters of Fox Hounds Association …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
23rd May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 23rd May 2022

15th anniversary of Black Diamond FM's first broadcast

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House sends warm wishes and congratulations to Black Diamond F.M. (B.D.F.M.) on the 15th anniversary of its first broadcast; commends the Newtongrange-based community radio station as an integral part of Midlothian’s public life and major contributor to various educational and social inclusion programmes over the years; notes that …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 19th May 2022

Play Therapy Base Ltd National Lottery Funding

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Play Therapy Base Ltd on receiving a £119,382 grant from Medium Grants Scotland: Improving Lives as part of the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group will use the funding to support 50 children and families primarily from Midlothian by providing one to one play …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 19th May 2022

Penicuik Athletic places second in the East of Scotland Premier Division

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Penicuik Athletic FC on placing second in the East of Scotland Premier Division; notes that the Midlothian-based club, founded in 1888, placed second following their 2-1 match against Sauchie Juniors last month; commends the club's players, management and supporters for their impressive achievement; and wishes Penicuik …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 19th May 2022

Bonnyrigg Rose promotion to the SPFL

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Bonnyrigg Rose FC on their historic promotion to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) following last week's victory over Cowdenbeath; notes that the 141 year-old, Midlothian-based club will now be playing SPFL League 2 football next season for the first time after a 1-0 win at …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th May 2022

Arrests in Hong Kong

Tabled by: Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes with concern reports that His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Zen, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, aged 90, has been arrested in Hong Kong on charges relating to breaches of China's National Security Law; further notes reports that alongside Cardinal Zen, Cantopop singer and actor Denise Ho, former …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
10th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th May 2022

Tenth Anniversary of the reopening of Maryhill Burgh Halls

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates all those involved and connected with the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust as it celebrates ten years since the historic Maryhill Burgh Halls building was reopened in April 2012; notes the Halls, originally opened in 1878 to serve as a police and fire station and municipal facility, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 12th May 2022

ME Awareness Day 2022

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises 12 May 2022 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day, which aims to highlight the impact this condition has on approximately 250,000 people across the UK; commends the endless dedication of campaigners and charities working to raise awareness of ME as a serious and debilitating neurological condition; …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th May 2022

Roza Salih's election as a Councillor in Scotland

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House celebrates the huge achievement of Roza Salih, a Kurdish-born, Scottish human rights activist and campaigner who has become the first former refugee to be elected as a local councillor in Scotland; congratulates Roza on her election on May 6 2022 to serve as a councillor for the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
10th May 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 10th May 2022

SNP Election results in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Party (SNP) Midlothian Council group on their success in being elected as the largest party following Thursday 6th May’s local elections; recognises that the SNP successfully won both the most seats and the most votes, and has therefore secured a mandate to form …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
25th April 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 25th April 2022

The Boys' Brigade

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends The Boys’ Brigade on how it has adapted to challenging circumstances over the last two years and has continued to provide much needed opportunities for thousands of children and young people in communities across the UK to learn, grow and discover during the covid-19 pandemic; notes …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
31st January 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2022

Bearskin caps and the armed forces

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its concern that the ceremonial bearskin caps worn by members of the armed forces, most notably at the annual Trooping the Colour parade, involve the unnecessary slaughter of black bears; notes that each bearskin ceremonial cap costs the Ministry of Defence over £1,700 and sees no …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th March 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 30th March 2022

Glencorse Association National Lottery Award

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Glencorse Association on being awarded £49,393 for the Glencorse Community Garden Jubilee Legacy project by the National Lottery Awards for All; notes that this project will allow the group to take a derelict garden and transform it into a true community garden, changing its layout …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th March 2022

Gorebridge Community Development Trust National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Gorebridge Community Development Trust on being awarded £10,000 in grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group will use funding to hold a Festival of Wellbeing; applauds the work of Gorebridge Community Development Trust in engaging with and delivering projects that have …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th March 2022

Temple Village Halls Association National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Temple Village Halls Association on being awarded £7,400 in grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group will use funding to carry out restoration works to preserve the C-listed Temple village hall; applauds the association for their work to preserve the history …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th March 2022

Abused Men in Scotland National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Abused Men in Scotland on being awarded £177,257 in grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group will use the funding to implement a new community-focussed delivery model supporting men in Scotland who are experiencing domestic abuse, providing a further 49 hours’ …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th March 2022

Play Midlothian National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Play Midlothian on being awarded £9,956 in grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group will use the funding to provide group play sessions for disabled children and their families; applauds Play Midlothian on their work to enrich children’s health, wellbeing and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd February 2022

International Mother Language Day

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2022 which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students martyred for the Bangla …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Estonian National Day

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 24 February is the Estonian National Day, marking 124 years since the signing of the Estonian declaration of independence in 1918, and the foundation of the Republic of Estonia; further notes that the Estonian people had been subjects variously of Swedish, Russian and German Empires …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd February 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Raith Rovers Football Club signing of David Goodwillie (No. 2)

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House expresses its extreme concerns at the decision of Raith Rovers Football Club to give a playing contract to footballer David Goodwillie who was found to be guilty of rape following a civil court case in 2017; notes that since then the player has expressed no remorse and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
1st February 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 1st February 2022

Charlie Wardrope at the UK Youth Climbing Series Grand Final

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates 11-year old Charlie Wardrop from Eskbank, Midlothian, on winning the UK Youth Climbing Series Grand Final in Southampton in November 2021; notes that that achievement has placed him in the sport’s GB Development Squad; notes with admiration that Charlie began climbing as recently as late 2019 …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 27th January 2022

One year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House, on the one year anniversary of the military coup on 1 February 2021 in Myanmar (Burma), condemns the crimes against humanity perpetrated by the Myanmar military against the people of Myanmar; stands in solidarity with the Burmese people opposing the military coup; notes in horror the increased …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th January 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 25th January 2022

Pastel Bakery at the 22nd World Championship Scotch Pie Awards

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Newtongrange-based Pastel Bakery on its success at the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards in 2022; notes that Pastel Bakery was awarded the diamond award for its macaroni pie and gold awards for its steak, stornaway black pudding and peppercorn sauce pie and its Balmoral chicken pie; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th January 2022

Russian Military Studies Centre

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House commends the work of the Russian Military Studies Centre (RMSC) at the Defence Academy of the UK (DefAc UK), particularly during time of heightened tension with the Russian Federation; notes that it contains one of the most extensive catalogues of papers, journals, books and other resources regarding …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
6th January 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th January 2022

Post Office Horizon compensation scheme

Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House believes that the 555 litigants, who won civil proceedings against Post Office Ltd in 2018-19, should not be excluded from the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme; that the exclusion of these litigants from the compensation scheme is having and will continue to have a direct and devastating …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 37
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th January 2022
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 18th January 2022

War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation payments

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House believes that the current process for claiming War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation payments is not fit for purpose and drives many veterans to give up on claims, severely deteriorates many veterans’ mental health, drives many into poverty, and increases the risk of suicides; applauds our veterans …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th December 2021

Centenary of Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
This House congratulates Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru, the University of Wales Dictionary of the Welsh Language, on reaching its centenary this year, and acknowledges the support of the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and the Welsh Government; notes that it is the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th December 2021

Bailie Jackie McLaren Community Champion Award

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Bailie Jacqueline McLaren on winning the Community Champion award at the 2021 Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) Scotland Councillor Awards for her hard work and dedication to her community; celebrates her successes including securing £800,000 funding from the Scottish Government in partnership with North United Communities …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th December 2021

Glasgow Baby Food Bank awards

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House commends the amazing efforts of Springburn based Glasgow Baby Food Bank over the last 18 months, culminating in the food bank winning the Glasgow Times Community Champions Award for Public Service and the Glasgow Lord Provost’s Special Recognition Award; is grateful for the work the food bank …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th December 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th December 2021

Jackie Shearer and Place Leader Award for Inspirational Leadership

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House commends the critical role that Jackie Shearer has played in launching the new Business Improvement District (BID) in Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow; congratulates her on winning the Place Leader Award for Inspirational Leadership at the Scotland Loves Local Awards; welcomes her work to bring an alliance of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 13th December 2021

Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates photographer Joe Gilhooley on being awarded Distinction of the Licentiate of The Royal Photographic Society (LRPS) on 8 December 2021; notes that Joe is based in Loanhead, Midlothian and is self-taught in photo editing, restoring and manipulation, with interests including sports, wildlife and landscapes; further notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
8th December 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland award to Newtongrange Development Trust

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Newtongrange Development Trust on its award of £9,800 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; notes that the Trust will use this funding to develop an action plan for their organisation and run events; applauds the Trust’s aim of to building on the strong community …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
8th December 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

Susan Graham elected President of Print Scotland

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Susan Graham on her election as President of Print Scotland; notes that Susan is the managing director of FLB Group based in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and is Print Scotland’s first female President; further notes that Print Scotland is the trade association and voice of Scotland’s graphic communication …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th December 2021

Public scientific hearing on animal experiments

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Scarlett; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th November 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 25th November 2021

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes that 25 November 2021 marks the first day of 2021’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence; further notes that 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign beginning on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, that was …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 18th November 2021

UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to celebrate people with disabilities and champion their abilities and contribution; supports the United Nation’s work surrounding this campaign; notes this year’s theme is leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st November 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 18th November 2021

UK Disability History Month

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 18 November to 18 December is Disability History Month which is now in its 12th year of being celebrated in the UK; notes that Disability History Month is a month to celebrate disabled people and champion their abilities and rights; further notes that this year’s joint …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st November 2021

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises Rett Syndrome Awareness Month from 1-30 October; notes its importance for raising awareness of the rare genetic disorder as the second most common cause of severe disability in women and girls; commends the charitable organisation, Rett UK, for their outstanding work in providing information, support and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 27th October 2021

Loanhead girl's skipping challenge for the National Deaf Children's Society

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Charlotte Hinton on completing her challenge to skip 1000 times a day for 10 days to raise money for the National Deaf Children’s Society; understands that Charlotte, 10 years old, is a member of 1st Loanhead Brownies and devised the challenge to earn her Charities Badge; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
25th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th October 2021

Scottish Interfaith Week 2021 and COP26 vigil

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the range of events and activities planned to mark Scottish Interfaith Week 2021, which takes place between 31 October and 7 November 2021; notes the decision to dedicate the week, under the theme of Together for Our Planet, during the COP26 Conference being held in Glasgow, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th October 2021

National Care Practitioner of the Year

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Paul Black on being recognised as National Care Practitioner of the Year at the Barchester Care Awards 2021; recognises Paul’s stellar work at Drummond Grange Care Home in Lasswade, Midlothian; notes that the Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
26th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th October 2021

Death and recognition of Walter Smith OBE

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Rangers Football Club legend, and one of the great modern day football managers, Walter Smith OBE; recognises Walter's extraordinary contribution to Scottish football, both as a manager and as a player, beginning his playing career at Dundee United in …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
19th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021

Protecting grasslands at COP26 and beyond

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House recognises that species-rich grasslands offer ways of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases that cause climate change by reducing flooding risk, locking up pollutants and acting as critical ecosystems for pollinators and supporting sustainable and resilient farming; regrets that in the last 100 years the UK alone …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

Clarkston gas explosion of 21 October 1971

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recalls, fifty years on, the dreadful events of 21 October 1971, when Scotland’s worst peace-time explosion ripped through the Clarkston Toll shopping precinct, quickly reducing the shops to rubble; recognises the devastating impact on the local community, with 22 people losing their lives and more than 100 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

John Henderson and the 2021 World Cup of Darts

Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House congratulates John Henderson of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, on winning the PDC 2021 World Cup of Darts for Scotland with Peter Wright; notes that this is the second time in three years Scotland has won the title; commiserates with Austria, the defeated finalists this time; and wishes John and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
8th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House notes that the UK Government has authorised hundreds of millions of pounds worth of arms sales to Israel between 2016 and 2020; believes that the UK Government should end these arms sales as part of efforts to end Israel's militarized repression of Palestinians, violations of international law and …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
18th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th October 2021

Restoration Yard award for best store design at Drapers Independent Awards

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Dalkeith-based Restoration Yard Store, Restaurant and Wellbeing Lab on being awarded Best Store Design at Drapers Independent Awards; understands that the awards ceremony, hosted by Drapers fashion business magazine, sought to celebrate the best of the UK’s independent fashion retailers; notes that Restoration Yard is located …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th October 2021

Bombay Spice award for best takeaway in Scotland

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Bonnyrigg-based Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway Bombay Spice on being awarded Best Takeaway in Scotland at the Currylife Awards in London on 10 October 2021; understands that the awards seek to reward and recognise the very best of the UK’s curry industry and those who show innovation …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
18th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th October 2021

Cross Borders Brewing Company and the Scottish Beer Awards 2021

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Cross Borders Brewing Company on being awarded bronze medal in the Best IPA category at the 2021 Scottish Beer Awards for its India Pale Ale; thanks Cross Borders for its contribution to Midlothian’s reputation as a prime location for SMEs in the food and drinks sector; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th October 2021

Stewart Brewing and the Scottish Beer Awards 2021

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Stewart Brewing on being awarded gold medal in the Best IPA category at the 2021 Scottish Beer Awards for its New Relic; thanks Stewart Brewing for its contribution to Midlothian’s reputation as a prime location for SMEs in the food and drinks sector; notes that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th October 2021

White Ribbon Scotland funding from the Delivering Equally Safe Fund

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates White Ribbon Scotland on its most recent funding award from the Scottish Government; celebrates that White Ribbon Scotland has been awarded £75,000 per year over the next two years from the Scottish Government’s Delivering Equally Safe Fund; notes that this fund, which is running from 1st …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd September 2021

Anthony Nolan and Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises Blood Cancer Awareness Month from 1-30 September; notes its importance for raising awareness of blood cancers and the necessity of their early diagnosis to save lives; commends charitable organisations like Anthony Nolan and their campaign to amplify voices of blood cancer patients; recognises their Blood Cancer …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
23rd September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd September 2021

Town and Country Planning (Napier Barracks) Special Development Order 2021 (SI 2021, No. 962)

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (Napier Barracks) Special Development Order 2021 (SI 2021, No. 962), dated 26th August 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th August 2021, be annulled
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd September 2021

Life and work of Tam Waterson, UNISON activist in the NHS

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Tam Waterson, a UNISON activist for 35 years, who died on 9 September 2021; further recognises his work as a Senior Steward within Lothian Health Branch and as Chair of the UNISON Scottish Health Committee; sends condolences to his family at …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021

Centenary of the Victory Baths in Renfrew

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that the Victory Baths in Renfrew celebrated its centenary on 19 September 2021; understands that the swimming baths were gifted to the town by shipbuilder and government minister, Sir Frederick Lobnitz, who, along with his wife, Lady Lobnitz and Lady Blythswood conducted the opening ceremony watched …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021

60th anniversary of Kirklandneuk Primary School

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that Kirklandneuk Primary School in Renfrew celebrated its 60th anniversary on 28 August 2021; understands that the school has over the last three weeks had several events celebrating the occasion; believes that Kirklandneuk Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in the Renfrew …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th September 2021

Women in Football

Tabled by: Julie Elliott (Labour - Sunderland Central)
That this House welcomes Women in Football’s new campaign #GetOnside; echoes the campaign’s call for better gender equality in the football Industry; notes Women in Football’s success in representing women at all levels in the football industry; further notes the positive effect that the 2018 #WhatIf campaign had on equality …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 16th September 2021

Giving every child the best start in life

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
13th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th September 2021

Auchengeich Mining Disaster 62nd anniversary

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that Saturday 18 September 2021 is the 62nd anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by that tragedy, and 67 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th September 2021

World Electric Vehicle Day

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House urges the Government on World Electric Vehicle Day to look to Scotland and Nordic neighbours for a joined-up policy approach on the transition to electric vehicles; encourages the Government to celebrate the achievement of Norway as the first country in the world where electric vehicles outsell traditional …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 10th September 2021

40th anniversary of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Glasgow

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the leadership and community of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple on Otago Street, Glasgow, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; notes that that anniversary was celebrated at a special event at the Gurdwara on 29 August 2021; thanks all those associated with the Gurdwara who …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th September 2021

The Ministerial Code and the conduct of the Prime Minister

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House believes that trust in the ministerial code has been eroded by the actions of the Prime Minister; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the code as he has been shown to lack the moral aptitude needed; and therefore calls for …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th September 2021

Penicuik wins small delivery office of 2021

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Royal Mail's Penicuik delivery office in Midlothian for being awarded Small Delivery Office of the Year in the CEO and COO Awards in 2021; notes that the annual awards, sponsored by Chief Executive Officer, Simon Thompson, and Chief Operating Officer, Achim Dünnwal, recognise those sites that …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th September 2021

The fur trade in the UK

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Call for Evidence on the fur trade in the UK; urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the import and sale of fur in the UK having first banned fur farms more than 20 years ago, something that is possible now that the UK …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 6th September 2021

Midlothian's Radhuni restaurant honoured as local champions

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House warmly congratulates Habibur Khan and the team behind Midlothian's award-winning Indian-Bangladeshi restaurant The Radhuni which has been honoured with a new Walkers crisp flavour inspired by their cuisine; notes this accolade recognises their outstanding work as local champions supporting the community during the pandemic; thanks the staff …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 3rd September 2021

Easthouses Miners Charitable Society funding from the National Lottery

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Easthouses Miners Charitable Society on its award of £9,800 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland fund; notes that the group plays an important role in the heart of the community and will use the funding to enable much needed renovation work for the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 3rd September 2021

Penicuik Community Sports and Leisure Foundation National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Penicuik Community Sports and Leisure Foundation for its award of £10,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland fund; welcomes the group's planned use of the fund for weekly parent and baby/toddler sessions; and notes the foundation provides opportunities for wider participation in sporting …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 3rd September 2021

Tokyo Paralympic success for swimmer Scott Quin

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates para-swimmer Scott Quin on his bronze medal after a brilliant race in the SB14 100m breaststroke at the Tokyo Paralympics; notes the result was all the more remarkable given Scott had just returned to the pool shortly before the final following a period of covid-19 related …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 3rd September 2021

Loanhead Children's Gala Day 2021

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That the House congratulates the organisers, volunteers and participants in Loanhead Children's Gala Day 2021 for an inspiring and successful day; thanks the Gala committee for their gargantuan efforts to ensure Midlothian's oldest and largest festival could return this year while adhering to covid-19 safety guidelines; congratulates the Gala Queen …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Scott Martin's book entitled Before I Forget

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
This this House congratulates Scott Martin, who has self-published a book written during covid titled Before I forget; notes that the book is now on its third print run and that Scott has now raised over £7000 for Alzheimer's Scotland; further that sales have came as far afield as Australia …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st July 2021

The Barras' 100th birthday

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the 100 year anniversary of The Barras in Glasgow; recognises the market's role in shaping and reflecting Glasgow’s vibrant character and its ability to grow and adapt with a changing city; commemorates Maggie McIver, the Bridgeton native who founded the market in the 1920s and who …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Mark Cavendish: 34 Tour de France stage wins

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates Mark Cavendish from the Isle of Man on his incredible achievement of winning 34 Tour De France stage victories, equalling the record of the greatest of cyclists Eddie Merckx; notes that Mr Cavendish, nicknamed the Manx Missile, won his first Tour De France stage in 2008; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st July 2021

John Lewis's equal parenthood paid leave policy

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the bold leadership shown by John Lewis in becoming the first UK retailer to introduce six months’ equal parenthood paid leave and two weeks paid leave for any partner who experiences pregnancy loss; notes that progressive practices such as this are crucial to closing the gender …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Professor Samson Kambalu and the Fourth Plinth commission

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the commission of Professor Samson Kambalu and his sculpture Antelope for installation on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in 2022; recognises that the sculpture is a recreation of a 1914 photograph of pan-Africanist Malawian preacher, John Chilembwe and European missionary John Chorley, where Chilembwe wears …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Arlington Baths Club 150th anniversary celebrations

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Arlington Baths Club in the West End of Glasgow as it celebrates the 150th anniversary of its opening on 1 August 1871; notes that plans for July 2020 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Club's foundation were much reduced as a result of the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st July 2021

40th anniversary of Mandela's Freedom of Glasgow

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela being granted the Freedom of Glasgow; further notes that 4 August 1981 was the day Glasgow City Council presented the Freedom of the City to Nelson Mandela in absentia, since he was still on Robben Island, and Dr. Alex …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Royal Yacht Britannia

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House recognises the suffering that reductions in the UK aid budget will cause; acknowledges that the Government plans to go ahead with proposals for a new Royal Yacht despite continued controversy; further recognises that the Government confirmed they would return aid spending to the regular 0.7 per cent …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st July 2021

20th Anniversary of the Bard in Botanics

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow’s annual outdoor Shakespeare festival, which marks its 20th anniversary in 2021; notes since their first festival they have staged more than 100 productions of Shakespeare’s work to audiences totalling in excess of 150,000 within Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens; further notes some of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st July 2021

Lady Rita Rae QC elected as Rector of Glasgow University

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Lady Rae on her election as Rector of the University of Glasgow on 21st April 2020; notes that Lady Rae is making history by becoming the University of Glasgow’s first female working Rector, and only the second woman ever elected to the post after the symbolic …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021

Euan McIlwraith and BBC Scotland’s programme Landward

Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes that Euan McIlwraith is stepping back from his presenting role on BBC Scotland’s Aberdeen-made farming and rural programme, Landward having been a constant presence on-screen for 30 years; recognises the wide range of subjects covered by Euan during his time on the series including the catastrophic …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th July 2021

Sarcoma UK and Sarcoma Awareness Month 2021

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises Sarcoma Awareness Month from 1 to 31 July,and its importance in spreading awareness of Sarcoma as an uncommon and fast-spreading cancer; acknowledges the necessity of early, fast and accurate diagnosis for the 5,300 people diagnosed with the disease annually in the UK; recognises the hard work …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
7th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th July 2021

Access to cash

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the importance of access to cash for the UK population; notes that due to bank branch closures and the loss of free-to-use ATMs across the UK, millions are at risk of losing access to cash; further notes that all communities should be guaranteed a right to …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021

Srebrenica Memorial Week 2021

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 4 to 11 July 2021, the UK will mark Srebrenica Memorial Week with commemorations taking place in hundreds of schools, local authorities, places of worship, community centres, and police forces to name but a few, all of which bring the nation together in powerful …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th July 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 8th July 2021

Pride of Scotland Lifetime Achievement Award awarded to Professor Sir Geoff Palmer

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House expresses its profound congratulations to Professor Sir Geoff Palmer on being awarded a Pride of Scotland Lifetime Achievement Award; notes that Professor Sir Geoff Palmer has made significant contributions to fields as diverse as brewing and human rights activism; recognises that he discovered the barley abrasion process, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 30th June 2021

Families of children with extremely rare chromosome and gene disorders

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the challenges faced by parents of children with unique or extremely rare chromosome and gene disorders in receiving tailored medical care and locating support groups specific to their situation, as well as in being able to know what to expect or gauge against; commends the work …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
28th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th June 2021

Rett UK and Rett Syndrome Awareness

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends Rett UK for the invaluable work they do as the only specialist charity in the UK to provide professional family support, information and advice to those affected by Rett Syndrome; recognises the need for greater awareness of Rett Syndrome as a rare neurological condition that impacts …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th June 2021

Welfare support for terminally ill people

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that Marie Curie and the Motor Neurone Disease Association estimate that more than 6,000 people have died waiting for a decision on their benefits claim since the Department for Work and Pensions announced its review of the benefits system for terminally ill people and the Special …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 28th June 2021

Use of restraints on children and young people

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House believes that no child or young person who has not committed nor been suspected of committing a crime be placed in handcuffs or subject to similar forms of restraint; notes with concern the prevalence of handcuffs being used against vulnerable children in the UK’s care system by …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th June 2021

Israel and Palestine

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern at recent events in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel; welcomes the ceasefire which began on 21 May 2021; calls for every effort to be made to end all attacks and forms of aggression, address the underlying causes and hold those responsible fully …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 24th June 2021

Armed Forces Day 2021

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House notes that Armed Forces Day 2021 takes place on 26th June; welcomes this recognition and appreciation of both current and former service personnel; applauds and sincerely thanks Armed Forces personnel and veterans for their outstanding public service and personal sacrifice throughout their military careers; welcomes a national …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th June 2021

Reductions in funding for conflict, peacebuilding and stabilisation efforts

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House regrets the £896 million funding cut to organisations that assist the Governments work on conflict, peacebuilding and stabilisation efforts; notes that these cuts effect the most unstable and impoverished conflict zones in the world including Syria, South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Yemen; is …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th June 2021

Kellands primary school and the Digital Schools Awards Scotland Programme

Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House congratulates Kellands primary school of Inverurie, Aberdeenshire upon its recent award from the Scotland’s Digital Schools programme; recognises the efforts of the school in completing a rigorous self-evaluation process to demonstrate the school’s excellence in integrating digital technology into learning and teaching; further recognises the importance of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th June 2021

Protests in Colombia

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses profound concern on reports of excessive use of force by the Colombian police, against overwhelmingly peaceful social protests as confirmed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights across Colombia from 28 April 2021, as part of a national strike; believes the right …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 30
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 10th June 2021

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2021

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that during the month of June 2021 it is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month; understands that the theme in 2021 is Make Some Space where it is hoped that people from different backgrounds and professions will make some space in their day to day lives, …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
10th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th June 2021

Midlothian Volunteers Awards 2021

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the winners of the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2021; thanks the awards’ organisers for creating an annual opportunity to recognise and reward some of the volunteers and inspirational people who bring about positive change in their communities; notes that the awards ceremony was held virtually this year …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 1
10th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th June 2021

Skyrora and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Skyrora CEO Volodymyr Levykin on being nominated as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 award; notes that this award recognises innovation and resilience among entrepreneurs from across the UK who are creating long-term value and reinventing the future; recognises Midlothian-based space launch …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 1
10th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th June 2021

Whitehill Welfare FC free season tickets

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Whitehill Welfare Football Club for providing 250 free season tickets to local school children; notes that the Rosewell-based club offered all pupils at Rosewell Primary School and St Matthews Primary School their very own Under 16’s Season Ticket to enjoy games at Ferguson Park; understands that …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Arms export licences for sales to the Israeli Military

Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with concern the recent granting of and use of extant UK licences for the export to the Israeli military of categories of arms and arms components including military technology and components for aircrafts, helicopters, and drones, as well as grenades, bombs, missiles, armoured vehicles, tanks, ammunition, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th May 2021

Midlothian Young People's Advice Service National Lottery grant

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS) on its award of £149,303 in National Lottery Funding this month; notes that the group will use the funding to deliver support services to LGBTQ+ young people in East Lothian and Midlothian, providing a safe space to explore their identity, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th May 2021

Rosewell Development Trust funding from the National Lottery

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Rosewell Development Trust on its award of £5,800 in National Lottery Funding this month; notes that the group will use the funding to establish a sensory and vegetable garden; recognises Rosewell Development Trust is a limited community company that runs a variety of community engagement groups …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th May 2021

Zimbabwe Scotland Society funding from the National Lottery

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Zimbabwe Scotland Society (ZSS) on its award of £7,000 in National Lottery Funding this month; notes that the group will use the funding to tackle the effects of covid-19 on the Zimbabwean community living in Scotland which include loneliness, isolation and loss of income, as …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th May 2021

Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000 Project funding from the National Lottery

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000 Project on its award of £8,150 in National Lottery Funding this month; notes that the group will use the funding to provide support to young people at risk of offending and anti-social behaviour; recognises that Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000 Project …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th May 2021

North Lanarkshire Provost’s Citizenship Award

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House warmly congratulates Nichola Brown on winning the North Lanarkshire Provost’s Citizenship Award for her outstanding devotion to her community and her years of dedication and commitment to children and young people with additional needs, and their families; notes that this is a well-deserved award which recognises Nichola’s …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th May 2021

Turkish military action in Iraqi terrority

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the current Turkish military action in Iraqi territory against Kurdish forces, launched on 24 April 2021, the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; believes that the assault is part of the genocidal policies of the Turkish State against the Kurdish people; is deeply concerned that the military …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Epilepsy Action and improvements to Personal Independence Payments processes

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House supports Epilepsy Action's Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Pledge calling for improvements in the PIP assessment process for those with epilepsy; highlights the need for the Government to review the assessment process that currently sees people with epilepsy experiencing some of the highest initial rates of refusal for …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Culross community share offer to buy local pub

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the efforts of all involved in attempting to take the Red Lion Inn in Culross into community ownership; further recognises that, if successful, this would be the first community owned and operated pub restaurant in Fife; acknowledges the importance of supporting communities fighting to preserve valuable …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

12th anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan civil war

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this house recognises that 12 years on from the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, most alleged human rights abuses primarily against Tamil people are yet to be investigated; acknowledges that those allegations include indiscriminate bombing in no~fire zones, summary executions of surrenderers, torture, sexual violence and abductions; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Job Centre safety

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the decision of the Department for Work and Pensions to considerably increase face-to-face services in job centres across the UK without formal consultation with trade unions; is concerned that the Department for Work and Pensions has failed to conduct adequate risk assessments in advance of the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Attacks on journalists in Gaza

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House deplores the attack by the Israeli military on the building in Gaza housing media including Associated Press and Al Jazeera, which follows attacks or detentions of at least thirty journalists and two previous strikes on journalist's offices in Gaza; supports the demands of the International Federation of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Proposal to end the export of plastic waste

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes the publication of Greenpeace's report entitled Trashed - how the UK is still dumping plastic waste on the rest of the world; further notes with concern that the UK generates more plastic waste per person than any country besides the US and, in 2020, exported 40 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Proposal to implement a full ban on importing of animal part trophies

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes the strong, cross-Party support for EDM 50 and 787 of the 2019-20 parliamentary session regarding the ban on trophy hunting imports; supports the need to implement a comprehensive ban on the trade and import of such items within and to the UK without qualification or exception; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

PDA Day 2021

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Day 2021 on 15 May 2021; understands that PDA is a profile within autism; recognises that PDA Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, increase acceptance and take action about the PDA profile of autism; commends the work of the PDA Society …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

The right to breathe clean air campaign

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House acknowledges that long term exposure to air pollution causes between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year; expresses the belief that people across the UK and beyond should have an inalienable right to breathe clean air; notes that poor air quality is one of the greatest public health …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Lunch Club for People Living with Dementia

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the fantastic work of the Trustees of Mearns Kirk Helping Hands in the creation and support for the Lunch Club for People Living with Dementia which meets in Mearns Kirk Halls in Newton Mearns and offers a short respite for carers who are able to take …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
12th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Unrest and human rights violations in Colombia

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply shocked and concerned about reports of significant human rights violations in Colombia and violent repression of nationwide demonstrations by Colombian authorities; understands that protests began on 28 April 2021 in response to a tax bill presented by President Ivan Duque; notes with concern reports that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Cassiltoun Housing Association winners of Social Housing Association Walking Champion award

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates Cassiltoun Housing Association for winning the Social Housing Association Walking Champion at the Scottish Walking Awards 2021; commends the work of Cassiltoun Housing Association for its Castlemilk Park Project that has been recognised in this award; and thanks Cassiltoun Housing Association, all Castlemilk Park Volunteers and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

ME Awareness Week 2021

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week, from 10 to 16 May 2021, which aims to highlight the impact this condition has on approximately 250,000 people across the UK; commends the endless dedication of campaigners and charities working to raise awareness of ME as a serious and debilitating …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Deaf Awareness Week 2021

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House celebrates Deaf Awareness Week, which ran from 4-9 May 2021; recognises that there are around 151,000 users of British Sign Language in the UK, about 87,000 of whom are Deaf; notes with concern that too many deaf people in the UK still face social exclusion as a …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
20th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 20th May 2021

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work

Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that Government-commissioned research in 2016 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found disturbingly high levels of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in UK workplaces; further notes the February 2021 conclusion of the Women and Equalities Committee that the Government must act now to prevent further discrimination, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 20th May 2021

Rosslyn Chapel and Foster Care Fortnight

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Rosslyn Chapel for donating adult visitor passes for foster and kinship carers to mark Foster Care Fortnight; recognises that Rosslyn Chapel is not only of great historical significance to Midlothian but also a source of support to its local community and provides great days out to …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Scottish Retail Consortium charitable giving

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the members of the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) on raising over £16 million for charity and good causes in 2020, including during the Covid pandemic, and £75 million overall since 2016, as highlighted in the SRC’s trailblazing Report into Retail Charitable Giving 2021; notes that, through …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
13th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Paid miscarriage leave

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce paid miscarriage leave; notes that, in the UK, two weeks parental bereavement leave and pay is in place after stillbirth, however there is no such support for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy; believes that miscarriage …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Penicuik Carbon Challenge Project

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Penicuik Carbon Challenge Project on the opening of their new shop in Penicuik’s John Street; notes that this has been made possible by the Penicuik Community Development Trust who achieved funding from Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) and Greener Scotland; further notes that this project will …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th May 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th May 2021

Fire and rehire tactics

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House observes the widespread and growing use of fire and rehire tactics by employers over recent months; condemns the actions of a number of companies in threatening staff with termination if reductions to wages and conditions are not agreed to; notes the widespread legal prohibition on such employment …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
24th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 26th March 2021

Immigration

Tabled by: Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February 2021, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
25th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 25th March 2021

Jim Ralston of the 1st Loanhead Boys Brigade

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House gives its sincere and heartfelt thanks to Jim Ralston for his twelve years of service as Captain of the 1st Loanhead Boys Brigade and his many years of selfless voluntary work on behalf of them, as well as the local community; recognises Jim as a towering figure …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021

100th Anniversary of Andrew Watson’s death

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Andrew Watson, the world’s first black footballer who began his football career at Maxwell FC, based at Queen’s Park in Glasgow; notes his subsequent move to Parkgrove FC based at Trinidad Park, adjacent to today’s Ibrox Stadium, alongside Robert …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021

Public Social Partnership for the Disability Employment Gap

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends the work of the Public Social Partnership for the Disability Employment Gap led by the Scottish Union of Supported Employment as lead partner; recognises it aims to increase employers’ confidence, awareness and capacity to recruit and retain disabled people in their workforce; notes the innovative ways …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Uprating of state pensions

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House regrets that over half a million UK pensioners continue to have their pensions frozen as a result of where they live and notes that 90 per cent of those people live in Commonwealth countries with which the UK has strong cultural and historical ties; is further concerned …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th March 2021

Monklands Women's Aid

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women on International Women's Day; acknowledges the positive contributions made by Monklands Women's Aid in providing a necessary lifeline to women who have suffered abuse across the Lanarkshire area; recognises the importance of independent dedicated women's services; and calls …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
3rd March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th March 2021

Accessibility of covid-19 vaccination and testing for people with sight loss.

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the need for all information regarding healthcare appointments and procedures to be made available in line with the Accessible Information Standard; further notes that reasonable adjustments should be made at covid-19 testing and vaccination centres to ensure that they are fully accessible; commends all NHS staff …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th March 2021

Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its concern at the decision of the Treasury to go ahead with the introduction of the Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge with effect from 1 March 2021; notes that this is of great concern to small and medium sized firms in the construction industry, who are …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
2nd March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th March 2021

Access to cash and banking services in communities

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the UK's obligation to maintain access to cash for all people that need or want to use it; is aware of recent analysis from Which? showing that 10 million people are not ready or able to stop using cash, with over two million dependent on it …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th March 2021

Access to cash

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls on the Government to set out a timeline for introducing legislation to protect access to cash for people who depend on it, as well as publishing its vision for the long-term future of cash in order to support a managed transition towards digital payments; recognises that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 9th March 2021

Midlothian trainees and Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS awards

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the achievement of Midlothian Equine trainees, Morag Williams from Pathhead and Lucy Philip from Bonnyrigg who both won awards at the recent Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS awards; notes that at the Land-based and Aquaculture Skills awards, from their categories Morag won Equine Learner of the Year and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021

Political and security situation in Myanmar

Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House condemns the military coup in Myanmar (Burma); demands the immediate release of all political prisoners; extends solidarity to fellow Members of Parliament who have been denied the right to exercise their democratically elected mandate; welcomes the establishment by Parliamentarians of representative committees from national, regional and state …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th March 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 5th March 2021

Scots language added to Spotify

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes Spotify’s lang-owerdue deceesion tae add Scots as yin o its kent leids (welcomes Spotify’s long-overdue decision to add Scots as one of its recognised languages); congratulates singer Iona Fyfe for leading the public campaign for that music giant to make that change; recognises that Scots is …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 1st March 2021

Intellectual property and covid-19 response

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House considers nobody is safe until we are all safe from covid-19; believes all policy tools should be deployed to address the global crisis around access to covid-19 vaccines, treatments, diagnostics and equipment; notes that the head of the World Health Organization warns we face a catastrophic moral …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
4th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 25th February 2021

Zero covid strategy

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes with sadness that the UK has now had more than 100,000 covid-19 deaths, with one of the highest death rates in the world; further notes that the Government's strategy to live with the virus and balance the loss of lives and the economy has led to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
23rd February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 2021

Family Fund

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends Family Fund for their work across the country over the last 48 years; recognises that they have provided over 90,000 grants to families with disabled or seriously ill children over the last year; notes that Family Fund’s aim is to work toward a vision that all …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
22nd February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Death of Sydney Devine MBE

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes with great sadness, the passing of Sydney Devine MBE, a legendary Scottish singer and showman, who entertained generations of people with his unique crooner and country and western style live performances during a career which spanned almost seven decades, beginning at the age of 13 years …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

VAT on hair and beauty services

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the significant impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the hairdressing, beauty and holistic service industry; notes that this sector is reported by the British Beauty Council to contribute £9.2bn annually to Britain’s economy, employing a workforce of 288,160 people as hair and beauty practitioners …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
11th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Death of Byron Criddle

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the sad passing on 20 January 2021 of Dr Byron Criddle, author and emeritus reader in politics at the University of Aberdeen; appreciates the contribution Dr Criddle made to political and parliamentary studies through his work on the British Election Series, Parliamentary Profiles, and the Almanac …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Death of Johnny Beattie MBE, Scottish actor, entertainer and performer

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes with great sadness the passing of the legendary Scottish actor, entertainer and performer, Johnny Beattie MBE at the age of 93; extends sincere sympathy to his family and friends; notes that, born in Glasgow in 1926, Johnny graced the stage in many, many, Gaiety Whirls and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021

Removing barriers to education

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House believes removing barriers to education, including ending all forms of violence against children, is crucial to achieving the Government’s goal of ensuring 12 years of quality education for every girl and boy; and further believes that removing barriers to education should be a central theme in the …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 18th February 2021

200th anniversary of Heriot-Watt University

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that Heriot-Watt University will be celebrating in 2021 the 200th anniversary of its founding roots in 1821; further notes that Heriot-Watt University created the world’s first mechanics’ institute in the heart of Edinburgh; commends Heriot-Watt University on its substantial contribution to Scotland and the world through …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 18th February 2021

Increase in violence against women in Turkey

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House is extremely concerned about the eroding of women’s rights in Turkey and notes the alarming increase of reported assaults and homicide against women over the past year; finds it concerning that that increase has occurred during a global pandemic which disproportionately impacts women economically; is concerned about …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 16th February 2021

Rosslyn Chapel junior tour guides

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the partnership work being undertaken between Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Primary School through their Junior Tour Guides Programme; notes in light of the covid pandemic this year the project has had to become virtual; further notes that the virtual tour presents the story of Rosslyn Chapel …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 15th February 2021

30th anniversary of Lemmings

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Lemmings on 14th February 1991; recognises that the Scottish hit videogame was originally designed and developed by DMA Design in Dundee; notes that Lemmings is estimated to have sold around 20 million copies between its various ports; further notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th February 2021

Demolition of Palestinian homes

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of the entire Palestinian village of Khirbet Hamsa al-Foqa; is appalled that 73 people, including 41 children, have been made homeless in the largest incident of forced displacement in the West Bank for years; notes that 2020 has seen the highest level of …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 12th February 2021

Coalfield Regeneration Trust report on the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on older industrial Britain

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House notes the research commissioned by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust examining the health and economic effects of the covid-19 pandemic on older industrial towns and former coalfields; notes that this research has found that up to the start of 2021 the cumulative death rate in older industrial towns …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 11th February 2021

Children and young people’s mental health funding in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Midlothian Children and Young Peoples Consortium on being awarded £170,000 to provide additional mental health support for children and young people in Midlothian; notes that the consortium is comprised of Midlothian Sure Start, Home Link Family Support, Play Therapy Base, MYPAS and Play Midlothian; understands …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 11th February 2021

Provision of free transport to vaccine appointments

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends transport charity Handicabs Lothian (HcL Transport) on its offer to provide people in Midlothian and the Lothians with mobility challenges with free transport to get their Covid-19 vaccine; understands that anyone who has challenges getting out and about due to age, disability, health issues, additional support …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2021

Turkey and NATO

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the current security implications of Turkey’s membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, both on its neighbours and Europe more generally; notes the findings of Sallux, the political foundation of the European Christian Political Movement, published in the Sallux report, European security, Turkish foreign …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
8th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 8th February 2021

UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House observes the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science; acknowledges that the covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the crucial role women researchers have played in the different stages of the fight against this pandemic; recognises that more work is still required to ensure a fairer equality …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 8th February 2021

Debora Kayembe elected 54th Rector of the University of Edinburgh

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Debora Kayembe on her election as the 54th Rector of the University of Edinburgh; notes that Debora Kayembe has a distinguished varied career as a lawyer and linguist, having been called to the Congolese Bar Association in 2000, being a member of the Institute of Translation …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2021

Scotland Calcutta Cup victory

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish national men's rugby union team on their 11-6 victory over England in the opening game of the Six Nations Championship, winning the Calcutta Cup; notes that this is the first victory by a Scotland team at Twickenham since 1983; appreciates the work and dedication …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2021

The gender pension gap

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House expresses concern about the gender pension gap which stands at around 40.3 per cent, more than twice the gender pay gap of 17.3 per cent, representing a differential in pension income of around £7,500 a year; understands that women’s lower average lifetime earnings, as well as the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2021

Universal credit uplift

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the profound impact that the covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy and the labour market, forcing many to rely on welfare benefits to survive at this difficult time; notes the importance that the temporary uplift to universal credit of £20 per week has played in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2021

Free school meals and child poverty

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the important role that healthy, nutritious meals play in supporting a child’s education and the need to ensure that these meals continue to be available to children throughout the covid-19 pandemic; asserts that access to free school meal provision is an essential tool in tackling the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Western Sahara

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House recognises the right of the people of Western Sahara to their own self-determination; urges the UK as a member of the group of friends to redouble UN Security Council efforts to deliver the referendum on which the 1991 ceasefire in that region was contingent; stands in solidarity …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

Upper Clyde Shipbuilders work-in protest 50th Anniversary

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders (UCS) work-in protest; notes that when faced with the closure of their shipyards due to the Conservative Government refusing to provide financial assistance, workers at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders inspired their communities, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th January 2021

Made in Midlothian grant award

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Made in Midlothian on being awarded £30,000 from Creative Scotland’s Youth Arts Small Grants Scheme; notes that Made in Midlothian is a Community Interest Company set up to help members of the community enjoy, explore and celebrate the creative arts in Midlothian; further notes that this …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Celebrating the work of Scottish Ballet

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the creativity of Scottish Ballet who embraced the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and delivered a truly successful digital Christmas Season over the 2020 festive period; acknowledges the innovation of filmmakers Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple in developing the Secret Theatre Christmas Special that brought …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Celebrating City of Glasgow College's 10-year anniversary

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the City of Glasgow College on their 10-year anniversary; thanks them for the invaluable opportunities, skills and knowledge they have provided to over 100,000 graduates over the past decade; recognises the excellence in architecture exemplified by the college and the many national awards they have received …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Former miners and covid-19

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House notes a number of former miners suffering from industrial diseases including Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and Pneumoconiosis have sadly died from Covid-19; further notes that families of miners are entitled to industrial industry compensation if former miners die of industrial illnesses; expresses concern that the medical history of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

The work of Refuweegee

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this house recognises the fantastic work of Selina Hales and her team at Refuweegee who have been warmly welcoming refugees to Glasgow since 2015 and have been a vital source of help during the covid-19 pandemic; notes the importance of their service in ensuring that new arrivals can access …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
3rd December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Royal Scottish National Orchestra tribute to the people of Belarus

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House acknowledges the work of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra who have demonstrated solidarity with their friends in Belarus through the commissioning and performance of Three Belarusian Folk Songs; recognises that the work is a tribute to the peaceful protests of the Belarusan people seeking to uphold their …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Living Wage Week in Scotland

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises that 9-15 November is Living Wage Week 2020; appreciates that the real living wage of £9.50 per hour is determined each year by the Resolution Foundation on an analysis of the wage that employees need to earn in order to afford the basket of goods required …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Splash of Colour - Which? trusted trader of the year

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Splash of Colour, a painter and decorators based in Glasgow Central, on being named Trusted Trader of the Year at the annual Which? Awards this year; notes that this award recognises Splash Of Colour's commitment to consumers and the community; appreciates that this year's awards also …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Policing of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike

Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House welcomes the proposals made by an independent review established by the Scottish Government into the policing of the dispute during the 1984-85 miners’ strike in Scotland to introduce legislation to pardon those convicted for matters related to the strike; notes that the National Union of Mineworkers have …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 15th January 2021

Godfrey Colin Cameron

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply saddened by news of the death of Godfrey Colin Cameron, a hardworking member of Parliamentary security staff and member of the PCS trade union who passed away aged just 55 after contracting covid-19; extends our sincere condolences to his devoted wife Hyacinth, children Leon and …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 113
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th January 2021

Access to cash during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the LINK commitment to replace all free-to-use ATMs within their network during the covid-19 pandemic; in addition acknowledges that cuts to the interchange fee have led to the closure of thousands of free-to-use ATMs; notes that this has affected rural communities most profoundly as alternative sources …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th January 2021

H100 Fife and the green hydrogen project

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates SGN on securing funding from the Scottish Government and Ofgem to deliver H100 – Fife, the first project of its kind in the world which will see customers being offered 100 per cent green hydrogen energy to heat their homes; notes that the project will initially …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th January 2021

AVATAR2 Therapy for auditory hallucinations

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that mental health treatment and support has never been more important; acknowledges AVATAR therapy as a new approach to working with people experiencing distressing auditory hallucinations; notes the success of the first trial in South London and the launch of the new multi-site trial of AVATAR2 …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 15th January 2021

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (No. 2) (No. 2)

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
This House notes that the week commencing 18th January 2021 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the disease and preventative measures including cervical screenings; recognises that attending cervical screenings is important, but not always easy, and that uncertainty and anxiety around covid-19 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 15th January 2021

Travellers' Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Travellers' Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI, 2020, No. 1412), dated 3 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 December 2020, be annulled.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 15th January 2021

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (House of Commons Paper No. 1043), a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 December, be disapproved.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th January 2021

Sight loss helpline

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the launch of a new helpline providing support to people with sight loss and their families in the Lothians; notes that the helpline is part of Sight Scotland’s new Family Wellbeing Service, which aims to tackle an identified gap in support as the charity reaches out …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th January 2021

Itihaas and Radhuni free food distribution in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Midlothian-based restaurants Itihaas and Radhuni for giving out free food to people working on the front line during the covid-19 pandemic; notes that this offer is open to teachers, postmen and women, delivery drivers and supermarket staff as well as police, fire brigade and ambulance workers, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2021

Most Rev Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, 1951 - 2021

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with sadness the sudden death of the Most Reverend Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, on 13th January 2021; notes that this date is marked in the Catholic Church as the Feast of St Mungo, the founder and first Bishop of Glasgow, and that Archbishop Tartaglia was …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th January 2021
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th January 2021

Electronic voting in the House of Commons during covid-19 national lockdown

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the success of the electronic voting system used by hon. Members in the House of Commons during the first national lockdown to prevent the spread of covid-19 in 2020; notes that MPs who need or want to avoid long distance travel currently have no choice but …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2021

EU visa system for touring artists and musicians

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes with concern that while the deal agreed between the UK and the EU provides exemptions to visa rules for certain workers travelling to different European countries, this does not include artists and musicians; understands this will result in artists having to apply for separate visas for …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2021

Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses profound alarm at the climate and ecological emergency, with wildfires raging in California, and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melting in line with worst case scenario predictions for sea level rise according to a study by the University of Leeds and the Danish Meteorological Institute; …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020

50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that 2 January 2021 will be the 50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster which killed 66 people and injured over 200 people; notes that this was the worst football disaster in Britain until the Hillsborough disaster in 1989; notes that all 66 who died on 2 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020

Future participation in Erasmus+

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House expresses deep regret regarding the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme; recognises the importance of Erasmus+ to the many thousands of students and young people who have benefited from the opportunity to live, study and work abroad; notes that EU membership is not a …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th December 2020

UK and EU Administrative Defence Agreement

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that an Administrative Defence Agreement with the EU would allow the Ministry of Defence (MOD) transparency on the defence projects and activities of the EU, giving the MOD maximum notice, visibility and details on which to base its decisions on participation in specific projects and programmes; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020

Scottish fishing and the effects of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House notes that the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement ties UK fishing fleets into a continuing Common Fisheries Policy with quotas of total allowable catch being allocated through agreement with the EU which will mean decreasing allowable catches for Scottish boats; further notes that any termination of the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 17th December 2020

Loanhead Children’s Gala Day 2020

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House thanks Santa for touring Loanhead during Loanhead Children’s Gala Day on 16 December 2020; further thanks the gala’s committee for organising that event; understands that that event allowed children to meet Santa in their street with safety and social distancing, bringing festive cheer and magic; further understands …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
17th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 17th December 2020

Magical Music of Christmas fundraising show

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Midlothian young people who took part in the online Magical Music of Christmas fundraising show organised by Little Voices Big Stars; understands that the Bonnyrigg-based group put the show together to help raise funds for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, and beat their £500 target …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 17th December 2020

GenOMICC consortium

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Midlothian-based researchers for the role they have played in identifying potential covid-19 treatments as part of the the GenOMICC consortium; further commends all involved in the consortium; notes that this work has led to the discovery of five genes associated with the most severe form of …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2020

Resale of gaming consoles and computer components purchased by automated bots

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House believes that new releases of gaming consoles and computer components should be available to all customers at no more than the Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price, and not be bought in bulk by the use of automated bots which often circumvent maximum purchase quantities imposed by the retailer; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Restaurant of the Year at the Midlothian and East Lothian Food and Drink Awards 2020

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Loanhead-based restaurant The Radhuni on winning Restaurant of the Year at the Midlothian and East Lothian Food and Drink Awards 2020; notes that this award, organised by the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce, seeks to recognise restaurants which offer a high quality dining experience, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
1st December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Independence Day in Finland

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises and celebrates Independence Day on 6 December 2020 with the people of Finland, a thriving, prosperous and successful country within the European Union, who gained their independence from Russia in 1917; and commends their democratic Government and acknowledges their innovative programmes for homelessness, healthcare and social …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 1st December 2020

Midlothian’s Young People's Advice Service

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian’s Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS) on their successful funding award of £63,000 through the Community Support and Services Framework (Mental Health and Wellbeing) at Midlothian Council; welcomes the news that this funding will enable MYPAS to recruit a Family Counsellor and an Art Therapist which …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2020

Small Business Saturday

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes Small Business Saturday 2020 on the 5 December; notes that this successful, grassroots campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their communities is now in its eighth year in the UK with a record 17.6 million …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2020

International Volunteers Day

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises International Volunteers Day on 5 December 2020; welcomes this day as an opportunity to celebrate volunteers, promote volunteerism and recognise volunteer contributions; and further recognises and pays thanks to the many volunteers who have been at the forefront of medical, community and societal responses throughout the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2020

Accelerating human relevant life sciences in the UK

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House acknowledges that many of the major diseases of our time remain poorly understood and lack adequate treatments; notes the economic, business and public health benefits of developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that have the potential to reduce drug development failures and save costs and time; recognises that …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 27th November 2020

Craig Scotland named Brewer of the Year 2020

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Craig Scotland on being awarded Brewer of the Year at the Scottish Beer Awards 2020; notes that Craig is Head Brewer at Midlothian-based brewery Stewart Brewing; commends him for his skill and hard work, which has contributed to Midlothian’s growing reputation in the brewing sector; notes …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 27th November 2020

Scottish Beer Awards 2020 Midlothian winners

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian-based breweries Stewart Brewing and Cross Borders Brewing Company for their success at the Scottish Beer Awards 2020; notes that this year marked the 5th annual Scottish Beer awards which was held as a digital awards experience on Thursday 26 November 2020 and sought to give …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2020

The 0.7 per cent overseas aid commitment

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House expresses concern and condemnation of any attempt by the Government to reduce aid spending by ending the UK’s commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Overseas Development Assistance; notes that the 0.7 per cent target was adopted by the UN General Assembly …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 23rd November 2020

National Mining Museum Scotland

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange on being awarded £140,000 of funding from Museums Galleries Scotland; recognises the important role played by the National Mining Museum Scotland in raising awareness of and educating people about Midlothian and Scotland’s proud mining heritage; notes that that award …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2020

White Ribbon Day 2020

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises White Ribbon Day 2020 which takes place on Wednesday 25 November; notes that this is a day for people to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women; further recognises the significance of this day during a year which has seen an increase …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2020

High Life Highland covid-19 response

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends High Life Highland (HLH) management and staff for their outstanding efforts to support Highland communities throughout the covid-19 outbreak; notes that hundreds of staff volunteered in communities across the Highlands with many supporting vital community and key worker hubs; acknowledges that their online services have already …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2020

Ryan Christie scores qualifying goal

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this house congratulates former Inverness Millburn Academy pupil and former Caledonian Thistle Football Club academy graduate, Ryan Christie, on scoring the qualifying goal to take the Scotland National men's football team to a successful penalty shoot out, and to qualification for the European Championships in 2021; and finally, wishes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th November 2020

International Day of People with Disabilities

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 3 December is the International Day of People with Disabilities, a day to celebrate disabled people and champion their abilities; supports the United Nation’s work surrounding this campaign, notes this year’s theme is entitled not all disabilities are visible, which aims to spread awareness and understanding …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

Scotland and the Euro 2020

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Men’s Team for their qualification to Euro 2020; welcomes the team qualifying for their first major finals tournament since World Cup 1998; notes that the team have now gone nine games unbeaten, with that streak beginning in October 2019; praises David Marshall for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2020

75th anniversary of UNESCO

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, which celebrates its 75th anniversary on Monday 16th November 2020; notes that the organisation was founded in London in 1945 to build peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences and culture; further notes that since then …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2020

Award of Chatham House Prize 2020 to Justices of Malawi's Constitutional Court

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the judges on the Constitutional Court of Malawi, Justice Healey Potani, Justice Ivy Kamanga, Justice Redson Kapindu, Justice Dingiswayo Madise and Justice Michael Tembo, who have been awarded the 2020 Chatham House Prize in recognition of the courage and independence in the defence of democracy demonstrated …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2020

Entry into force of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the United Nations adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in 2017; welcomes confirmation that 50 countries have now ratified this historic agreement which will enter into force in January 2021; further notes that upon entering into force the Treaty will ban nuclear …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 23
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 5th November 2020

Midlothian winners of Scotland Loves Local High Street Heroes awards

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates those Midlothian businesses that have been awarded in this year’s Scotland Loves Local High Street Heroes Awards; notes that these awards seek to recognise and honour those local businesses who have supported their communities and provided essential services during the coronavirus pandemic; congratulates David Seez of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 5th November 2020

Ageing Well Midlothian voluntary group

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Ageing Well Midlothian on winning the Health Walk Group of the Year at the 2020 Paths for All Volunteer Awards; understands that the group organises 15 walks each week and hosts an annual walk each year attracting people in the hundreds; further congratulates Ageing Well Midlothian …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 5th November 2020

Sports chaplain Steve Nash

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends sports chaplain Steve Nash on his sterling work to provide wellbeing and mental health support to his local football team, Newtongrange Star; notes that Steve, a volunteer with wellbeing charity Thistle, has been drawing on his own experiences as he looks to support players at the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2020

Universal Basic Income pilots

Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House acknowledges that the current system of social security provision in the UK is not sufficient to provide financial security nor protect public health during the covid-19 outbreak; asserts that the provision of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) would establish a targeted system with no gaps and an …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 20
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th November 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020

Duty and tax-free shopping

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the recent Government consultation on the continuation of duty and tax-free shopping for visitors from outside the EU, including the published summary of responses which indicated a majority of respondents supported the continuation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme (VAT RES) and the airside Extra Statutory …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2020

Relocation of aslyum seekers and refugees from Aegean Islands

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House recognises the deteriorating conditions faced by asylum seekers and refugees on the Aegean Islands and notes the recent fire at the Moria camp in Lesvos which has left 13,000 people without shelter; welcomes the fact that Germany, France and Norway have agreed to take some of those …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
5th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020

Supporting open-access rail operators during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that, unlike the franchised train operating companies, the UK’s open-access rail operators, including Hull Trains and Grand Central, have received no financial support package from the Government; further notes that passenger footfall and revenue across the railways remains below pre-covid 19 outbreak levels; is concerned that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 23rd October 2020

Scottish Poppy Appeal 2020

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the excellent work of Poppy Scotland through the Scottish Poppy Appeal which runs annually from 26 October to 11 November; further recognises that the Scottish Poppy Appeal is Poppy Scotland’s largest fundraising campaign; acknowledges the importance of that appeal in paying tribute to the millions of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2020

Justice for Osime Brown

Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House acknowledges 21-year-old Osime Brown's autism and the behavioural challenges that come with it; further acknowledges the Home Office's plans to deport Osime to Jamaica where he has not lived since he was four years old and has never returned to; notes Osime's mother's words that if they …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2020

The Nourish charity

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the tremendous support offered to parents of children with additional support needs by Nourish, a charity set up by parents in Kirkcaldy to bring together families affected by disability, supplying information and links with other organisations as well as preventing isolation by providing an inclusive space …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th July 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2020

Early pay rise for NHS staff

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment and sacrifice of NHS staff throughout the covid-19 outbreak; believes that the depth of public gratitude for this work must now be reflected in what the Government does next for NHS staff; notes that as it stands, NHS staff must wait until 2021 …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2020

Extension of Furlough Scheme

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the partial U-turn by the Chancellor in extending the furlough scheme to local lockdown areas; recognises that businesses ordered to close must be supported; notes that this new support is limited to only certain parts of the UK when it is needed across the country; further …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th October 2020

Brass for Africa

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Brass for Africa on its inspiring work to transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia through brass music and life-skills education; applauds the work of the charity's Composer in Residence Alan Fernie in composing and recording a special lockdown …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th October 2020

Democratic process and and attacks on Kurds in Turkey

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that the Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 82 members of the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP), including current and former democratically elected mayors, and the party’s current Central Executive Board; further notes that the HDP is the third largest political party in Turkey; notes …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th October 2020

Gift Aid Emergency Relief Campaign

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House marks the annual Gift Aid Awareness Day which fell on 8 October 2020; appreciates that Gift Aid Relief is the practical application of the long-established principle that donations to charities should not be taxed; recognises that the charitable sector is in the middle of the biggest financial …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 9th October 2020

Space Week

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House celebrates that 4 to 10 October 2020 marked Space Week; notes that Space Week celebrates at an international level the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition; notes that this year the theme was Satellites Improve Life; celebrates the contribution of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020

TSB branch closures and financial inclusion

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the decision of TSB Bank to close its branches in Kilbirnie, Largs and Saltcoats in North Ayrshire; recognises that this follows the closure of Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank branches across North Ayrshire and Arran; understands that local communities, particularly elderly and disabled residents, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020

Scotland Malawi Partnership virtual AGM 2020

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland-Malawi Partnership on its 2020 Annual General Meeting event, held virtually for the first time; notes that over 280 participants joined the event from Scotland, Malawi and elsewhere, the largest gathering for an AGM in the organisation's history; thanks the President of Malawi, Dr Lazarus …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020

Black History Month and the British Hotel and the Scots Jamaican Nurse Mary Seacole

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes October is Black History Month; welcomes the opportunity to highlight some of those people largely forgotten in history but who have made a significant contribution nonetheless; celebrates the tale of Scots Jamaican nurse Mary Seacole who set up her own convalescent home named The British Hotel, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th October 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020

TSB Closures in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House condemns TSB Bank’s decision to close its Dalkeith and Penicuik branches; recognises that this follows a long succession of bank closures in Midlothian; notes that there are no alternative TSB branches nearby to serve the busy communities of Dalkeith and Penicuik, and that the Post Office cannot …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 1st October 2020

Black History Month 2020

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes that October is Black History Month and welcomes the many events and initiatives across these islands to mark it; resolves to encourage every single person living on these islands to take advantage of all events being online to raise their own awareness of the equal contribution …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 1st October 2020

Challenge Poverty Week: 5 to 11 October 2020

Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House celebrates the important work being undertaken by the Poverty Alliance during their Challenge Poverty Week; supports the various events taking place across Scotland to end the stigma around poverty and build awareness for solutions to poverty; and commits to advocating for those affected by poverty to ensure …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th September 2020

Stars in their Homes nominated for a Pride of Scotland Award

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates mother and son duo Anne and Grant Stanley of Loanhead Midlothian for being nominated for a Pride of Scotland award in the Community Spirit category; notes that the duo launched their Stars in their Homes Lockdown Entertainment group to bring entertainment and support to Midlothian residents …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th September 2020

Pride of Scotland Awards

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Loanhead Post Office in Midlothian for being nominated for a Pride of Scotland award to recognise their outstanding community efforts during the covid-19 outbreak; welcomes the Pride of Scotland awards as an opportunity to shine a light on the extraordinary achievements of people of all ages …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 24th September 2020

The global wildlife trade and prevention of future zoonotic pandemics

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern the increased risks of future pandemics from the continued exploitation and commodification of wildlife in the global wildlife trade; further notes that zoonotic diseases are responsible for over two billion cases of human illness and over two million human deaths each year, that sixty …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
22nd September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd September 2020

Ian Miller's retirement from Scotmid Co-operative

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House sends its best wishes to Ian Miller upon retiring from Scotmid Co-operative after 17 years on the co-operative’s East Regional Committee and nine years on its central board; notes that Ian served as a branch manager in Penicuik for 15 years and has held society membership for …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd September 2020

Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service grant from BBC Children in Need

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates MYPAS (the Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service) on its award of a £67,851 grant from BBC Children in Need’s Next Steps Fund; understands that this will fund a full-time counsellor over the next 18 months to engage with young people adversely mentally affected by the situations …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2020

BBC Scotland and daily covid-19 briefings

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the decision of BBC Scotland to stop broadcasting the Scottish Government’s briefings on the covid-19 pandemic in Scotland; notes the consistent public interest in these briefings throughout this health crisis; is bewildered by the timing of this decision given that this is now a critical point …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th September 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2020

Suspension of income requirements for family visas

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes that there are thousands of couples and families who are currently separated, or at imminent risk of becoming separated, due to restrictive income requirements for British nationals and settled residents wishing to be joined in the UK by a partner from outside the EEA; welcomes the …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th September 2020
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Auchengeich Mining Disaster

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that Friday 18 September 2020 is the 61st anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by this tragedy, and 67 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2020
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47th anniversary of the Chilean military coup

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes that 11 September 2020 marks the 47th anniversary of the military coup d’etat in Chile that overthrew the democratically elected Government of Salvador Allende and led to 17 years of military dictatorship; solemnly pays tribute to the more than 3,000 people murdered and 30,000 tortured in …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st September 2020
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Reinstatement of IKEA shop steward Richie Venton

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns the sacking of IKEA Glasgow USDAW Shop Steward and convenor Richie Venton for carrying out his duties as an elected workers' representative who sought to prevent hardship, while protecting workers' health during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic; notes Mr Venton opposed IKEA's plans to remove wages from …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd June 2020
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Maxmur Refugee Camp Bombing

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House expresses its grave concern that on the night of 14 June the Turkish Air Force bombed the Maxmur refugee camp in northern Iraq, despite the camp being a UN-protected refuge for 15,000 people, and that the Turkish Air Force also bombed the Shengal region of Iraq, home …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th June 2020
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Persecution of Leyla Guven and Kurdish political prisoners in Turkey

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House expresses its deep concern for the welfare of two HDP members Leyla Guven and Musa Farisogullri in Turkey who were arrested and detained on 4 June 2020 after that Parliament stripped them of their status as MPs and immunity from prosecution; notes Guven recently survived 200 days …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th September 2020
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World Suicide Prevention Day

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House marks Thursday the 10th of September 2020 as World Suicide Prevention Day; notes with worry that suicide rates in the UK are increasing; further notes with extreme concern that suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in the UK, with young men and LGBT+ …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2020
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Covid-19 inspired literature

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Bonnyrigg library assistant Ryan Sturrock on self-publishing his debut novel entitled Death’s Whisper; understands that Death’s Whisper features eerie similarities to the current covid-19 pandemic due to being split between 1645 Edinburgh and a present-day plague; notes that Ryan began writing the book two years ago, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2020
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Classrooms for Malawi

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that Rutherglen-based charity Classrooms for Malawi has raised over £8,000 in one week to provide hand washing facilities for 29 schools in Malawi; understands that this fundraising campaign aims to provide 30,000 children with clean water, soap and other basic hand washing facilities in order to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2020
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Catch Up With Cancer campaign

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that experts widely predict the UK could be set to lose tens of thousands of lives unnecessarily to cancer as a result of the cancer backlog induced as a consequence of the NHS’s response to the covid-19 pandemic, and notes the crisis in cancer services highlighted …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st September 2020
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Breast Buddies scheme in Angus

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2020 and in so doing applauds the work done by the volunteer run service, Breast Buddies, managed by Voluntary Action Angus, and the support they provide in Angus and the surrounding area; values the evidence based information they compile for hundreds of local …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st September 2020
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Itihaas and Radhuni restaurants

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates restaurants Itihaas in Dalkeith and Radhuni in Loanhead on each being awarded a Travellers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor; notes that this award puts them in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses worldwide; understands that winners of the Travellers’ Choice Award are celebrated for their …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st September 2020
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Chris Brannigan: the Barefoot Soldier

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Chris Brannigan (also known as the Barefoot Soldier) on his upcoming completion of a barefoot walk from Land’s End to Edinburgh to raise funds for the research and development of a ground breaking gene therapy treatment for the rare genetic condition, Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS); …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
4th March 2020
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A public scientific hearing on animal experiments

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, with its Beagle ambassador, rescued ex-laboratory dog Scarlet; congratulates Scarlet on winning the Animal Hero, Inspirational Animal of the Year Award 2018; further notes that the latest Home Office figures show that the numbers of dogs used in UK …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th February 2020
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Use of the whip in British horseracing

Tabled by: Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Islwyn)
That this House notes that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which sanctions this violent treatment in order that jockeys may, as it is claimed, encourage racehorses to improve their chances of winning, even though evidence …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th July 2020
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Pentlands Hills Fundraising for Borders General Hospital

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates six year-old Hamish King from Howgate, Midlothian, on climbing six Pentlands hills with his mother Sarah King and grandfather Willie Munro in order to raise money for the Borders General Hospital; notes that Hamish aimed to raise £100 but has now raised more than £1,265; understands …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th July 2020
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Stars in their Homes Lockdown Entertainment Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this house congratulates mother and son duo Anne and Grant Stanley of Loanhead Midlothian who raised a fantastic £3,013 in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care; notes that they accomplished this through the creation, running and set up of their Stars in their Homes Lockdown Entertainment group which they …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2020
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Royal Society of Biology's Parliamentary Links Day

Tabled by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Biology on organizing the first ever online Parliamentary Links Day on Tuesday 14 July 2020 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Public Trust in Science at a time when science is crucial to the future of …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2020
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Restoration of online democracy and equal rights for MPs

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House believes that the decision to discontinue the ability of elected MPs to participate remotely in parliamentary debates, bill committees and by electronic voting is unlawful and discriminatory because it means that up to 250 elected MPs, who are clinically shielded to protect themselves or their families from …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2020
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Embrace Your Geekness Day on 13 July 2020

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House celebrates that 13 July 2020 marks Embrace Your Geekness Day; notes that today is the day for people who are into geeky activities, from fandoms to dungeon games to comic books to having an encyclopaedic knowledge of Star Wars lore; notes that Embrace Your Geekness day was …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th July 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2020

25th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 5 to 12 July 2020 the UK will mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered in and around Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces with a number of activities being held across the country; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2020
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Real fur imports

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the imports and sales of real fur products; notes that the UK has long banned the main methods of fur so-called production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur factory farming, due to their inherent cruelty; believes that, in view of …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th July 2020
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Conduct of the Prime Minister

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the disparaging and derisory comments made by the Prime Minister during Prime Minister’s Questions on 1 July 2020 in relation to Scotland’s coronavirus public health planning; rejects the Prime Minister’s inaccurate description of the Scottish Government as an administration; further rejects in the strongest of terms …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th July 2020
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Scotland’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the widely acknowledged and continuing success of the Scottish Government’s public health measures in driving down coronavirus related infection and mortality rates; recognises the continuing need for responsible observation of behaviours that limit the spread of the virus and help keep everyone safe; pays tribute to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th July 2020
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Pig genomes decoded

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes news that Midlothian-based scientists have decoded the whole genetic make-up of pigs in a development that will facilitate the discovery of genetic variations linked to key traits; recognises that the study was led by scientists at the Roslin Institute and the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th July 2020
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Goalball UK Overall Player of the Year

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian-based school student Samantha Gough on being named Goalball UK Overall Player of the Year for 2019-20; notes that Samantha has only been playing Goalball for a year; understands that Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment; and commends Samantha …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2020
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Riptide film

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates independent Scottish film company Lyre Productions on the world premiere of its latest film, Riptide; further congratulates the film’s cast and crew, and director Tim Barrow; understands that the film premiered online at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2020, a cultural festival which aims to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th July 2020
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Businesses adapting to covid-19 challenges

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Loanhead-based company Healthy Nibbles for achieving growth during the covid-19 outbreak by adapting to the new lockdown lifestyle that has emerged; understands that Healthy Nibbles, owned by Sara Roberts, previously provided tech-enabled healthy vending machines to offices, but that during the lockdown due to the covid-19 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd July 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020

Assessing the feasibility of citizens’ basic income pilots in Scotland

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the recent publication of the report entitled Assessing the Feasibility of Citizens’ Basic Income Pilots in Scotland which presents comprehensive and detailed research into the feasibility of a citizens’ basic income pilot in Scotland; further notes that it has been developed by a successful collaboration of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
1st July 2020
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Abolishing the Department for Work and Pensions' six month rule

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises that it has been one year since the all-party Parliamentary group on Terminal Illness published its report on the legal definition of terminal illness; condemns the rules of the Department for Work and Pensions which mean that benefits are only fast-tracked if a terminally ill person …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2020
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Child Maintenance

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House notes the £354 million of arrears owed to families under the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) with just £31 million having been collected through enforcement action in the latest quarter; futher notes that 43 per cent of cases under Collect and Pay arrangements are not receiving any maintenance; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2020
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Reinstatement of benefit sanctions

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House believes that the decision to reinstate benefit sanctions in the middle of a health and economic crisis is a profoundly callous step; further believes that this is an ideologically driven, punitive measure which simply adds to the stress and anxiety for people who are already facing hard …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2020
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Leave to Remain status

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House notes that currently in the UK there are an unknown number of persons who are not UK citizens, who do not have leave to remain in this country, who lack any entitlement to support from the state, who are therefore entirely without funds to feed, clothe and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2020
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Asda Straiton food donations

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Asda Straiton for its work in donating 2,878 meals to local good causes supporting people during the ongoing covid-19 outbreak; understands that through Asda’s partnership with FareShare, Asda stores across the UK have been donating food directly to charities and community groups through its back of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th June 2020
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Midlothian young people's online concert

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates all those involved in Midlothian’s first ever online concert event last week; understands that the concert was edited and screened live on the Midlothian Council Facebook page, as well as being made available on YouTube and broadcast simultaneously on Black Diamond FM; commends the 250 young …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th June 2020
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Merger of the Department for International Development with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House strongly condemns the merger of the Department for International Development with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
59 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th June 2020
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Four-day week in the UK

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises the opportunity for exploring shorter working time for the UK, including a four-day week, as one route out of the covid-19 pandemic; further recognises that work patterns have been dramatically altered as a result of the pandemic, notes that shorter working time has been used throughout …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2020
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Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 43
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd June 2020
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Diversity in the brewing and distilling industry

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House welcomes the announcement of a new partnership between Heriot-Watt University and Glasgow-based brewer, Brewgooder which aims to encourage more Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to develop a career in brewing and distilling; understands that a bursary programme will begin in the summer of 2021, with the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th June 2020
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Scotland's National Orchestra Going Places Concert

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian-based high school students Alice Rowat and Jacob Wood and all other young people who have participated in Scotland’s National Orchestra’s annual RSNO Takeover for young people; notes that this event gives young people the opportunity to take part in a unique experience of playing with …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Protect offshore jobs

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the crisis facing the oil and gas sector as a result of covid-19; notes that the price of oil is now just over $20 per barrel compared with over $70 per barrel this time last year; fears that this low price of oil could …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th June 2020
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Commemoration of Henry Dundas

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with shame that Henry Dundas is commemorated in various monuments, statues and street-names throughout Midlothian and Edinburgh; unreservedly condemns his influential role in obstructing the abolition of the slave trade in Britain; notes that, due to the actions of ‘the Great Tyrant’, more than 630,000 slaves …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 2
9th June 2020
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Impact of covid-19 on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends the Government for committing £160 million in aid to help fight coronavirus and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen; notes the UN-backed collaborative partnership, the International Initiative on covid-19 in Yemen (IICY), to support Yemen’s response to coronavirus by channelling specific medical supplies and funding …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th June 2020
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Lack of financial support for self-employed and small limited companies during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes the acute difficulties facing business owners throughout the covid-19 outbreak, particularly self-employed people and directors of small limited companies; understands that the Government's financial packages have left behind people who have been left ineligible for any form of Government support; further notes that many self-employed directors …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 18
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th June 2020
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The future of regional connectivity

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House expresses concern at the future of regional connectivity in the wake of the collapse of Flybe and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic; notes that regional airports saw up to 90 per cent of flights cancelled following the withdrawal of Flybe operations; understands that the pandemic has …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2020
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Rolls-Royce Inchinnan redundancies

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the plans by Rolls-Royce to axe 3,000 jobs across its UK sites, including 700 in Inchinnan; commends the workforce at Inchinnan for their world-leading expertise and craft in aerospace engineering as demonstrated over years of operation at Inchinnan; notes that Rolls-Royce has used the taxpayer-funded Coronavirus …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th May 2020
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Extending the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House welcomes the support provided through the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) but is concerned that that scheme will not cover claimants beyond the end of May 2020; regrets that many self-employed people have not been eligible for that scheme due to anomalies in that scheme's criteria; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2020
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The use of live animals for warfare experiments

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes with concern that each year, thousands of animals including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs are experimented on using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that while these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, suffering can continue …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th June 2020
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Strengthening civilian protection in armed conflict

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes the publication of the UN Secretary-General’s latest Annual Report on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, calling on both states and non-state armed actors to do more to protect civilians in conflict and promote real accountability for violations; also notes with regret the report’s finding …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2020
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Yell Limited

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes the concerns of small businesses and self-employed workers across the UK at the business practices of Yell Limited, such as Lynne Wilson of Barrhead, a sole trading language tutor, who invested a significant sum of money in a Yell contract which has produced zero new clients …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th June 2020
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80th anniversary of 51st Highland Division at St Valery

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers the capture of 10,000 men of the 51st Highland Division taken prisoner near St Valery en Caux near Le Havre, 6 days after the Dunkirk evacuations after being attached to French defence forces, facing the onslaught of the invading Germans; remembers those that tragically lost their …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2020
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Midlothian Young People's Advice Service

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS) on its award of £139,900 from the Henry Smith Charity; understands that this money equates to three years funding for a full-time counsellor to deliver counselling with young people aged 12-18 in Midlothian; recognises that MYPAS has been providing young …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd June 2020
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Eighth anniversary of the Istanbul Convention

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2020 marks the eighth anniversary of the UK Government signing the Istanbul Convention on the protection of women and girls from violence; welcomes the Convention’s ratification by 33 of the original signatories including the UK's friends and neighbours in Ireland; recognises the work …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd June 2020
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Reading tax on audiobooks

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the Government action on axing the reading tax on e-books to bring the rate of VAT in line with print books; notes with concern that audiobooks still carry the full rate of VAT; believes that audiobooks are vital for millions of people in the UK with …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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29th anniversary of the Liberation of Eritrea on 24 May 2020

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the people of Eritrea on the 29th anniversary of the Liberation of Eritrea on 24 May 2020; understands that 24 May is also the birthday of prisoner of conscience, Aster Fissehatsion who disappeared in September 2001, together with eleven journalists and ten other politicians; and urges …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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Dementia Awareness Week 2020 and Alzheimer Scotland

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from 1 to 8 June 2020, recognises the vital work of Alzheimer Scotland, Scotland’s national dementia charity, in providing practical and emotional support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families; appreciates the efforts made to ensure the continuing …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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Bailey-Lee Robb: Scottish Member of the Youth Parliament of the Year 2020

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Bailey-Lee Robb on the achievement of being announced the Scottish Youth Parliament’s MSYP of the Year 2020; recognises Bailey-Lee as an inspirational role model who has fought to ensure young people’s voices are heard both locally and nationally including being a youth representative on Fife Council’s …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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Marketing of breast-milk substitutes: national implementation of the International Code

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the publication by WHO, UNICEF and IBFAN of the 2020 Status Report on the Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (BMS): National Implementation of the International Code; notes that over the past two years, protections against inappropriate marketing of BMS have been strengthened in 44 countries around the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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Eviction of Palestinian family from East Jerusalem

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns the ongoing attempts of the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) to evict the Sumarin family from their home in East Jerusalem; recognises this within a broader context of the Israeli government’s efforts to demographically alter the population of Jerusalem, and the controversial use of Israel’s Absentee …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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The Black Lives Matter campaign

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House supports the Black Lives Matter campaign.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
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Sales of teargas, riot shields and rubber bullets to the United States

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure the immediate suspension of sales of teargas, riot shields and rubber bullets to the United States.
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2020
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Extension of EU transition period

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern the UK Government’s stated position to stick rigidly to its timeline of ending the EU transition period in December 2020; recognises that this significantly increases the risk of a no-deal exit; further recognises that it will be impossible for the vast majority of businesses …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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Universal Credit deductions

Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
This House welcomes the three-month suspension of debts and overpayments being deducted from universal credit; notes that sums to repay advance payments continue to be deducted from universal credit, and that such deductions are a main driver of need for food banks; notes also that the continuation of deductions will …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
21st April 2020
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Government support for veterinary practices during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the impact of Covid-19 on veterinary practices; recognises that veterinary practices are not only local businesses but essential services in communities; further recognises that veterinary practices are vital to maintaining the food supply chain and provide lifesaving care and treatment to animals; notes that the British …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd June 2020
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Dominic Cummings

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister to seek the immediate resignation of his chief adviser, Mr Dominic Cummings; notes with concern the damage Mr Cummings' breach of clear lockdown rules during the Covid-19 pandemic has done to public health advice and public confidence in it; further notes that …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
13th May 2020
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Campaign to extend maternity leave by three months

Tabled by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House recognises the adverse effect the covid–19 pandemic has on social isolation generally and new mothers on maternity leave in particular; highlights the importance of social interaction and building bonds within extended family circles and wider society both for the babies development and mothers wellbeing; and acknowledges that …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th March 2020
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Equitable Life

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that the Equitable Life scandal remains an ongoing and significant injustice; notes that the majority of victims are retired factory shop workers, nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners who diligently saved for their retirement; is concerned that 12 years after the Government accepted the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
20th May 2020
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Loanhead Post Office

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Loanhead Post Office in Midlothian for being ranked Scotland’s number one post office on the www.postoffice.co.uk website; recognises that the ongoing covid-19 pandemic has made this a very difficult time for post offices; thanks postal workers for their hard work and commitment; and commends the work …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
20th May 2020
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Skyrora and UK's first rocket launch test in 50 years

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian based Skyrora Ltd on completing the UK’s first ground rocket test in Scotland in 50 years; commends its work in making the UK ready for launching rockets into space after its team successfully built a mobile launch complex and completed a full static fire test …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th May 2020
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Proposed Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House notes with concern the plans of the new Israeli coalition government to annex part of the occupied West Bank; further notes that Israeli legislation can progress from 1 July 2020 to carry out such an annexation; highlights that any such annexation of territory occupied in 1967 is …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 31
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th May 2020
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SIMBA Fundraising

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Cornbank Primary School pupil Blake Young for using his daily exercise time during lockdown to run at least 2.6 miles a day, amounting to more than the distance of a marathon over the course of a week, to raise money for SIMBA; notes that SIMBA is …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
18th May 2020
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Turing Trust

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the news that the Turing Trust has chosen to adapt a unit in Pentland Industrial Estate in Midlothian to help its work supporting education programmes in Africa; notes that the Turing Trust supports education in sub-Saharan Africa by reusing computers and improving teacher training, providing development …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
30th April 2020
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Scotland's Public Commemorations of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House notes that Scotland’s public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day will be held online on 8 May; understands that due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, plans for the landmark anniversary – which were to include a parade, public concert and reception – will now take …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2020
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New starters under the CJRS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises there are loopholes in the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme for new starters; acknowledges that the support offered of 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500 a month is vital for workers during the coronavirus outbreak; recognises that the cut-off date of 19 March 2020 for …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
5th May 2020
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Coronavirus support groups in Perth and North Perthshire

Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and North Perthshire)
That this House commends the invaluable contributions made by voluntary groups, businesses and individuals who have given their time and effort to co-ordinate support for the most vulnerable in Perth and North Perthshire; acknowledges the community spirit shown by those making individual sacrifices at this difficult time to ensure that …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th May 2020
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Rebel Tongue

Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the production of the television programme Rebel Tongue where the host, Alistair Heather, highlights the importance of the Scots language and showcases its role in modern Scottish life; notes that Scots is one of Scotland’s three official languages with over one and a half million speakers; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
13th May 2020
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CoVent-19 Challenge finalist

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Ross Hunter, Chief Executive of Midlothian-based firm Armadilla, on becoming the only finalist from the UK in a global challenge to invent a new ventilator to help Covid-19 sufferers; notes that the CoVent-19 Challenge is an open innovation 8-week Grand Challenge for engineers, innovators, designers, and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th April 2020
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British Airways job cuts

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to not use the covid-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
5th May 2020
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Coronavirus and scams

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the emerging trend of criminals seeking to exploit coronavirus with a new range of scams; welcomes the free scam alerts set up by Which?; urges people to forward any suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, and to highlight any online scams of which they …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
4th May 2020
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Councillor Peter Johnson

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House commends Cllr Peter Johnston on his contribution to Local Government spanning 35 years; notes that Mr Johnston was an exemplary councillor; recognises the dedication and devotion he showed in representing his constituents; expresses gratitude, on behalf of the generations of indebted, not only in his own ward …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Inverness Science Festival

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the news that Inverness Science Festival will now be hosted virtually; commends the organisers for their decision to move the Festival online in the current circumstances; notes that there will be events such as video lectures, children’s activities, competitions, and a pub quiz running from the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Price Gouging

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House applauds the excellent work of consumer organisation Which? in its investigations into price-gouging during the Covid19 crisis; is deeply concerned with the recent trend of unreasonable hikes in the prices of essential items by online retailers due to the covid-19 pandemic, a practice known as price gouging; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Coronavirus antibody test developed in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes news that a new reportedly fast and accurate coronavirus antibody test has been developed by blood-screening firm Quotien, based in Scotland and Switzerland; understands that each serological screening machine has capacity for up to 3,000 tests a day and produces results in 35 minutes with 99.8 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Highbank Care Home

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the community response to social isolation in Highbank Care Home; welcomes efforts by the Rotary Club of Esk Valley and Eskbank and Newbattle Community Council to gather and donate TVs to care home residents feeling isolated; understands that the 40 residents, all aged over 60, are …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Universal Credit, Maternity Allowance & SMP

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House is deeply concerned by the different treatment of Maternity Allowance and Statutory Maternity Pay by the Department of Work and Pensions in the calculation of Universal Credit awards, with Statutory Maternity Pay being treated as earned income and largely disregarded under the work allowance and 63 per …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
29th April 2020
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Newtongrange Community 1st

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this house congratulates Newtongrange Community 1st on receiving a National Lottery Award from the National Lottery Community Fund to help support their local community throughout the ongoing covid-19 outbreak; applauds the selfless and hugely important work being done by Newtongrange Community 1st to prepare and deliver food and fresh …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th April 2020
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Queen's Award for Enterprise

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Armadilla on its achievement of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding achievement in innovation; recognises that the family-owned business based in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian specialises in the manufacture of eco-friendly, luxury outdoor living spaces for hotels and hospitality groups; understands that Armadilla’s Hotelier …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
21st April 2020
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EU exit transition period

Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South)
That this House notes with disappointment the announcement on 16 April 2020 by the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator that the UK Government intends to refuse to extend the EU exit transition period beyond December 2020, risking a no-deal Brexit during a time that the UK, Europe and much of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd April 2020
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Local volunteering efforts in Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the invaluable work of local voluntary groups, organisations, and individuals in facilitating and supporting volunteering efforts across Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey; pays thanks to those offering food delivery services to those who are must vulnerable in our society, those who are volunteering their time to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
22nd April 2020
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Kingussie High School provides personal protective equipment

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the contribution of PPE from teachers at Kingussie High School to the NHS; notes that teachers designed and donated over 50 full face safety goggles, 200 plastic aprons and 15 boxes of rubber gloves to local NHS workers working on the frontline; and finally pays thanks …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

MFR Cash for Kids

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that MFR Cash for Kids were able to provide 8,001 local children with a hot meal; pays thanks to the local community who donated generously; and pays further thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Thank you NHS workers

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to all key workers and front line staff in the NHS; notes that these workers risk their lives every day by going to work; and recognises their contribution to the safety and health of the public by continuing to work during the current covid-19 outbreak.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Inverness Mosque meals for people in need

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to members of the Muslim community at Inverness Masjid Highland Mosque who put together 150 meals for people in need; notes that volunteers gave their time to help pack and distribute the meals for homeless people and families in need; and finally, thanks everyone in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Sophie Donald fundraising success

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Sophie Donald on her recent fundraising efforts for Inverness Women’s Aid; notes that Sophie held an online dance class with the aim to empower women and raise money for the charity; highlights that she raised over £1,500 for Inverness Women’s Aid; recognises that domestic abuse increased …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
21st April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

Extended cut-off date for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House expresses concern about the extended cut-off date for employees to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, after the eligibility date was extended from 28 February to 19 March; acknowledges that although this extension will allow more employees to now be furloughed following the changes to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
27th April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

Centenary of the birth of Scots poet Edwin Morgan

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the centenary of the birth of Edwin Morgan, considered one of Scotland's greatest poets, who was born on 27 April 1920; recognises that he was named the first Scots Makar in 2004, first Glasgow Poet Laureate inn 1999, and recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
27th April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 24th April 2020

Consumer rights and the long term sustainability of the travel industry

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that this is a time of unprecedented challenge for the travel industry; is deeply concerned that an investigation by consumer rights organisation Which? has found that all of the UK’s 20 largest travel operators and airlines are openly breaking the law by delaying refunds for cancelled …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
23rd April 2020
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Support for our local press during covid-19

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a package of support to aid local newspapers who are facing an unprecedented crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the key role local newspapers play in our communities; acknowledges that despite this important service, and the hard work of staff …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd April 2020
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Sharing Stories project

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends pupils of Lasswade High School for their Sharing Stories project; understands that, as part of this project, each week a booklet and audio recording of students’ creative stories is being sent to care homes throughout the local community; recognises that the decrease in visitors to care …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
24th February 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2020

Proposals for a sustainable and inclusive wellbeing economy

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the formal opinion on a sustainable and inclusive wellbeing economy, adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 24 January 2020; recognises that this opinion is the last one developed with the 24 UK members of the EESC and thanks them for their contributions; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st April 2020
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Community co-operation in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends the invaluable work of local volunteering organisations, community groups, residents’ forums, community councils, resilience groups and other suchlike organisations in facilitating and supporting volunteering and community efforts in Midlothian; thanks and commends those offering food delivery services to those who need them, those who run online …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st April 2020
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Lend an Ear project

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends Beeslack Community High School on its Lend an Ear Project to prevent social isolation by contacting members of the community on a weekly basis for chats and social interaction; thanks the community office staff, swim teachers and others who are manning the project; notes that although …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th April 2020

Midlothian food banks

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends the work of food banks across Midlothian to keep people fed and support communities through this difficult time; applauds the volunteers who run food banks, as well as those who donate to them; notes that the spike in food bank usage across the country signals that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st April 2020
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Midlothian's champions board

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian’s Champions Board on their successful creation and premiere of their community video; notes that the video was made by group of local children and staff of Midlothian’s Champions Board; acknowledges that the purpose of the board is to provide a platform for Midlothian’s care-experienced young …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st April 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th April 2020

100th birthday of war veteran Jack Ransom

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House celebrates the 100th birthday of Largs resident and war veteran Jack Ransom, on 15th April, the celebrations for which had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak; is aware that Jack’s life began in London before he moved to Scotland, a country for which he has …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
25th March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2020

Role of convenience stores during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises the hard work and dedication of convenience store owners and their staff during the covid-19 health crisis; recognises the vital role that those store owners and staff play in their local communities in ensuring the supply of food and essential household items; notes that such shops …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
24th March 2020
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Covid-19 and support for self-employed people

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises that there are over 4.9 million self-employed workers in the UK contributing over £275 billion to the UK economy; welcomes the Federation of Small Businesses’ #ThinkSelfEmployed campaign to raise awareness of the current lack of provision for these workers in the Government’s fiscal package to tackle …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2020

Sick pay and the Institute for the Future of Work

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses concern that the coronavirus pandemic is jeopardising the work and income as well as the health of many people, including the self-employed and those on zero-hours or gig-economy contracts; notes that the Government’s revised sick pay policy announced in the budget does not expand eligibility for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020

Temporary universal basic income

Tabled by: Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020

Sir Amyas Morse's review of the Loan Charge

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the publication of Sir Amyas Morse’s Loan Charge review and the announcement that the Government will make some amendments to the relevant legislation; notes that loans made before 2010 will no longer be subject to the Loan Charge and that the self-assessment deadline has been delayed …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
12th March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th March 2020

EU Settlement Scheme and EU citizens in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges that over 2,000 EU citizens living in Midlothian have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living and working in the UK; recognises the enormous contribution that EU citizens make to the cultural and economic fabric of the UK every day; further recognises Scotland’s particular …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2020
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Clachan Primary School's 7th Green Flag

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House acknowledges the remarkable achievement of the staff, pupils and parents of Clachan primary school in being awarded their seventh Green Flag for their commitment to making their school, their village, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and the wider world a cleaner, healthier and safer place for everyone; notes …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2020
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International Bagpipe Day

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises International Bagpipe Day on March 10, a day initiated by the Bagpipe Society to celebrate the diversity of the world’s bagpiping traditions and promote this historic instrument to new players around the globe; notes that over 130 different kinds of pipes are played worldwide, with the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Home Office ruling and the adverse impact on non-EU players

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House is concerned by reports that changes by the Home Office to Tier 4 visa regulations have adversely impacted many teams in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and potentially those in other sports; notes the changes have resulted in non-EU international students already studying in the UK now …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Television coverage of Six Nations tournament

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes with concern that Six Nations organisers have refused to rule out the possibility of the tournament going behind a £300 million pay per view paywall in 2022 following the start of a new broadcast rights period; believes that by ruling out joint bids by terrestrial broadcasters …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th February 2020
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International law and trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House recognises the publication of the UN’s database of companies operating in Israeli settlements; acknowledges that all Israeli settlements are illegal and that the transfer of a civilian population to an occupied territory is a war crime under international law; notes that complicity in war crimes is a …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
24th February 2020
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Freedom of expression in Somalia

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the new draft media law in Somalia that would restrict the right to freedom of expression; notes that the Federal Parliament of Somalia sought to amend media legislation to grant the Federal Ministry of Information extensive powers to interfere in the work of journalists …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th February 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020

Eden Court Theatre and Cinema funding

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, the largest single-site arts venue in Scotland, on being awarded funding by the Scottish Goverment's CashBack for Communities scheme which takes money recovered under proceeds of crime laws and invests it into communities; notes that this funding will allow the delivery …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020

Human rights defenders in Turkey

Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House is extremely concerned about the ongoing crackdown on civil society and essential freedoms in Turkey, specifically the prosecution of human rights defenders including Osman Kavala and the so-called Büyükada group of 11 activists including the honorary chair, ex-director and several members of Amnesty International Turkey as well …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th February 2020
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Small and medium-sized businesses in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian-based author and publisher Susan Cohen on her recent presentation on her entrepreneurial journey as founder of the Wee Book Company at an event hosted by Business Gateway Midlothian at Newbattle high school; further congratulates her on the rapid and inspiring growth of her business; commends …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2020

Sam Macartney

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Sam Macartney, a UNISON activist for 35 years, who died on the 24 January 2020; recognises his work as a Senior Steward within Glasgow’s learning disability day care services, and the Conditions of Service Officer within the Glasgow City Branch of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th February 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2020

Assessing the effect of the increase in the state pension age on women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House believes that the Government has for over two decades failed women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of the changes that were made to their state pension age due to equalisation brought on by the Pensions Act 1995; regrets that the Government only began …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2020
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Closure of Loanhead Bank of Scotland branch

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern the proposals by Bank of Scotland to close a number of branches, including the Loanhead Bank of Scotland in Midlothian; notes that the Loanhead branch is the only bank in Loanhead and is the nearest bank for the communities of Bilston, Damhead and Roslin; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer appointed UK Decarbonisation Champion

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Associate Principal (Global Sustainability) at Heriot-Watt University, on her appointment as the UK’s Decarbonisation Champion by UK Research and Innovation; notes that Mercedes Maroto-Valer will work with industry and leading experts to develop a proposal to decarbonise the UK economy by 2050; understands …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020

Scotland's representation in the European Parliament

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Minister for the Cabinet Office to take immediate steps to ensure the relevant Scottish National Party candidate is appointed to take the place in the European Parliament vacated by the hon. Member for Stirling on his election to this House; notes that Scotland returned …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
20th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2020

Providing financial restitution to 1950s women

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
16th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2020

Adequacy of British assistance to reduce death sentences and torture in Bahrain

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House strongly condemns the Government of Bahrain’s increased use of capital punishment, including the recent re-imposition of death sentences against dissidents, Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa; is concerned that that their sentences were based heavily on confessions extracted under torture and that the prosecution failed to present any …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st January 2020
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The life of Alasdair Gray 1934-2019: Glasgow-born artist and author

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is deeply saddened at the passing of Glasgow-born artist, author and creative genius, Alasdair Gray, who died on 29 December 2019 aged 85, and sends its condolences and best wishes to all knew him; notes that Alasdair studied at the Glasgow School of Art, and became famous …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2020

Statutory minimum wage rates

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House regrets that the UK Government's proposed statutory minimum wage would be lower than the real Living Wage, and would therefore not meet the minimum income needed for an acceptable living standard; condemns the differing rates of the statutory minimum wage for young people, which is wholly unjust …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2020

Scotland's future and the Claim of Right

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates those who took part in the march of 11 January 2020 in Glasgow in support of Scottish independence; commends the resolute determination of the marchers who braved horrendous weather to make their voices heard; understands that it was estimated that tens of thousands of people participated …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2020

Primodos hormone pregnancy drug test

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that the hormone pregnancy drug test, Primodos, was taken by approximately 1.5 million women in the 1960s and 1970s to test for pregnancy; understands that there is considerable evidence that many women who took this drug either gave birth to babies with serious deformities, miscarried, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 20th January 2020

Suspension of NHS charges for maternity care

Tabled by: Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is deeply concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the British Medical Association, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care; is …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
15th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2020

Marvyn Stewart's Emporium at Dunfermline Athletic FC

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the contribution made by Caimeyhill resident Marvyn Stewart and her contribution to Dunfermline Athletic FC through her Emporium where she has raised more than £57,000 for the club by selling football shirts and other memorabilia donated by the fans; notes that without that contribution, the club …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2020

Ban on trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th December 2019
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2020

Committee on arms export controls

Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes that in 1998 members of the Foreign Affairs, Trade, Defence and International Development Committees met together to scrutinise the Government's annual report on arms exports; further notes that this arrangement has been repeated annually and gradually became more formalised as the Committees on Arms Exports Controls …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th January 2020
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Skyrora 3D Printed Rocket

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Skyrora on the unveiling of their ground-breaking 30 kilonewton liquid bi-propellant engine; recognises this engine will produce three tonnes of thrust making it one of the largest rocket engines to be developed in the UK; commends the vision of the Skyrora team in the use of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
9th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2020

Andrew Hughes Hallett

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House is saddened by the death of economist Andrew Hughes Hallett who passed away at home on 31 December 2019, surrounded by family after a long fight with cancer; notes Andrew held positions at universities including Strathclyde, St Andrews, George Mason, Princeton and Harvard; further notes his practical …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2020
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Broadband in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the significant success of the Scottish Government investment to enable access to super fast broadband; notes that without input from the Scottish Government only 44 per cent of premises in Midlothian had access to super fast Broadband; welcomes the most recent figures confirming now 93 per …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th January 2020
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Commemorating the life of Bashir Maan

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commemorates the life of Bashir Maan CBE, who sadly passed away on the 20 December 2019, aged 93; appreciates his contribution to public life in Scotland and his work as a community leader, activist and author; understands he was the first Muslim in the UK to hold …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th January 2020
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100 years of Irn Bru carnival

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Irn-Bru Carnival on its 100 year anniversary; notes that it has constituted a festive tradition which has entertained generations of Glaswegians; appreciates that the Carnival is Europe's largest indoor funfair; understands that the Carnival is celebrating an incredible 100 years since it first launched and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2020

ICC preliminary examination of the situation in Palestine

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes the statement from the International Criminal Court prosecutor, Fatuo Bensouda, on the conclusion of the preliminary examination of the situation in Palestine; reaffirms full support for the application of international humanitarian law and prosecution where violations are found to have occurred; welcomes the scope of the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th January 2020
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2020

Brian Cox Golden Globes win

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates Dundonian actor Brian Cox following his win in the Best Actor in a Television Drama category at the 77th Golden Globes; recognises that throughout his illustrious 60-year acting career he has never failed to bang the drum for his home city of Dundee both in Scotland …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th December 2019
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2020

IR35 review and off-payroll tax roll-out to private sector

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector, despite the damage that this has done to the public sector including the NHS; further notes that the off-payroll tax means a 14.3 per cent extra cost on UK business …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th December 2019
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Global Goals, Official Development Assistance, and the role of the Department for International Development

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House affirms its commitment to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development agreed by Member States of the United Nations in 2015 with the aim of ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change by 2030; believes the United Kingdom’s statutory commitment to spending 0.7 per …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th December 2019
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Barrhead Baby Cafe celebrates fifth birthday

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Barrhead Baby Cafe on five successful years, providing free support to local mums who want to breastfeed; applauds the hard work of all those facilitating the work of Barrhead Baby Cafe; further congratulates them on the vital social support provided to new and expectant mums, alongside …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th December 2019
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War Disablement Pension and Employment Support Allowance

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to our society and deserve the best possible care and support; considers that those who have been injured in the service of the UK deserve the full value of their War Disablement Pension; notes that under the current system the War …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th December 2019
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Rosslyn Chapel wins Heritage Tourism Scottish Thistle Award

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Rosslyn Chapel on their win in the Best Heritage Tourism Experience category at the recent Lothian and Borders Regional Final of the Scottish Thistle Awards, and their progress to the National Final; recognises that these awards organised by VisitScotland and supported by a panel of industry …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th December 2019
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Record breaking school sports awards for 20 Midlothian schools

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends 20 Midlothian schools in receiving a prestigious award from sportscotland in recognition of their commitment to putting sport at the heart of the school ethos; notes that the Sport Scotland School Sport Award is presented for innovation and achievement in delivering school sport and physical activity, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th April 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017

SUCCESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its continued success in higher education league tables; notes that St Andrews was recently ranked first in Scotland and third in the UK by the Complete University Guide; further notes that this marks a rise in two places from 2016 …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
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CHRIS GREEN OBE AND WHITE RIBBON UK

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Chris Green on being awarded an OBE for services to equality in the Queen's honours list; notes that Chris set up White Ribbon UK in 2004, recognising the positive role that men can play in ending violence against women; understands that from 2005 to 2008 Chris …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
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PAISLEY BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2017

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Paisley Beer Festival, which was held from 19 to 22 April 2017; recognises that it has been held in Paisley Town Hall since 1986 and has gone from strength to strength since then; highlights another successful year for the festival, which witnessed …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
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ROSINA BONSU AND OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Rosina Bonsu, a lecturer in contemporary dance at West College Scotland in Paisley, on being named as an inductee into the Saltire Society's Outstanding Women of Scotland community; notes that Rosina is one of just 10 women nominated in 2017 for their contribution to Scottish culture …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
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10 YEARS OF SNP GOVERNMENT

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes the 10th anniversary of the SNP forming its first Scottish Government, led by Alex Salmond, following its victory in the Scottish Parliament elections held on 4 May 2007; further notes this first SNP administration established the Scottish Government out of the existing Scottish Executive and gave …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Independent: 1
18th April 2017
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REPORTED ABDUCTIONS, TORTURE AND KILLINGS OF GAY MEN IN CHECHNYA

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the reports in the Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, that men believed to be gay have been abducted, tortured and killed in Chechnya; expresses alarm at denials made by Chechen authorities regarding these reports, which claim that gay men do not exist in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th April 2017
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TAX CREDITS (S. I., 2017, No. 387)

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th April 2017
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SOCIAL SECURITY (S. I., 2017, No. 376)

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th March 2017
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RBS BRANCH CLOSURES IN NORTH-EAST FIFE

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House regrets the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to close branches in Anstruther, Cupar and Leven, putting pressure on the St Andrews branch as the only remaining branch in the area; notes that these branches constitute 75 per cent of current RBS branches in North …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017

NUCLEAR POWER COSTS

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled at the runaway multi-billion pound waste of nuclear costs for a power source that promised to deliver electricity that would be too cheap to meter; notes that Hinkley Point's estimated cost of £6 billion in 2008 leapt to £24 billion and is now estimated to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th March 2017
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VOICEBOX JOKE COMPETITION

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the importance of communication skills and confidence-building in improving the life chances, self esteem and opportunities for young people; understands the value of joke-telling in enhancing these attributes; applauds the work of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Communication Trust in harnessing …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
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FRESHCREATIONS AND THE NATIONAL YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017, organised by Youthlink Scotland, recently took place which sought to celebrate the work of youth workers, volunteers and youth groups across Scotland; further notes that the winner of the Time to Shine Arts and Creativity Award …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th March 2017
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BICENTENARY OF ALEXANDER GREEK THOMSON

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 2017 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Alexander Greek Thomson, one of the great architects of international stature produced by Victorian Glasgow; further notes that Mr Thomson was extremely successful with a large clientele for medium-sized villas and terraces of cottages in Pollokshields, Shawlands, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017

RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House warmly congratulates Rangers Football Club on designating lbrox Stadium as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends this initiative as being a very positive and welcome step to making football grounds all across the country more accessible to families, particularly women; notes that nearly all of Scotland's 42 professional …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th March 2017
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CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises that charges on the Child Maintenance Service Collect and Pay service are preventing parents and children from accessing maintenance; accepts that domestic abuse survivors are most at need of a Government service to help ensure maintenance is paid without contact between former partners, yet are among …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
23rd March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017

TRANSITIONING FROM ESA TO JSA

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the People's Assembly Fife on its report on transition from ESA to JSA; understands that volunteers from the People's Assembly Fife undertook a project over the course of 2016 aimed at advising people who faced benefit sanctions and that this involved speaking to claimants at Kirkcaldy …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
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BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUNDS

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Cowdenbeath Football Club on its announcement of Central Park as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; acknowledges that Cowdenbeath FC's initiative is a very positive and pro-active step towards making football grounds across the country accessible to families with young children; understands that approximately 70 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2017
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JOHN MCGHEE

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House sends its condolences to the family of D-day veteran John McGhee who sadly passed away in February 2017; commends him on his receipt of the Legion d'Honneur; acknowledges the valued contribution he has made to his country; praises the involvement he had in his local community and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017

MARIE CURIE

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Marie Curie cancer charity; thanks it for everything it does to make a real difference to the lives of ill men, women and children throughout the UK; further thanks every Marie Curie nurse for their dedication to end of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
29th March 2017
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SOCIAL SECURITY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th March 2017
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IC CHANGE AND SHEILA MCKECHNIE AWARD FOR GENDER EQUALITY

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Robyn Boosey, Becca Bunce and Rachel Nye from IC Change for winning the Sheila McKechnie Campaigner Award for Gender Equality; understands that those awards celebrate the best campaigns and campaigners across the UK; notes that the award for gender equality recognises people and groups campaigning, either …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2017
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SOCIAL SECURITY

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017

JOHN PAUL ACADEMY AWARDED INTO FILM CLUB OF THE YEAR (13 AND OVER)

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the students and staff at John Paul Academy, Glasgow, whose film club has been awarded Into Film Club of the Year, 13 and over, at this year's Into Film Awards; notes that John Paul Academy film club, which is open to students from stages S1 to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th March 2017
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FRIENDS OF KELVINDALE RAILWAY STATION AND KELVINDALE ART

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Friends of Kelvindale Railway Station and Kelvindale Art for its inspiring plan to transform Kelvindale train station into a vibrant open air art gallery, wildflower and butterfly garden; commends their pioneering vision to open the first open-air railway art gallery of its kind in Scotland; notes …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th March 2017
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WORLD SCOTCH PIE CHAMPION 2017

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Brownings the Bakers of Kilmarnock on becoming the World Scotch Pie Champion of 2017; notes that Brownings the Bakers started in 1945 as a local family business in Kilmarnock and has grown into a well-known brand recognised for quality and their excellent Kilmarnock Pie; further notes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th March 2017
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PARTICK THISTLE FC JOINS BREASTFEEDING-FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House warmly congratulates Partick Thistle FC on declaring Firhill as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends the Jags's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families, and to women in particular; notes that almost 70 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th March 2017
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UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION (No. 2)

Tabled by: Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House welcomes the 2017 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as an opportunity to reaffirm and demonstrate its commitment to eradicating unlawful racial discrimination and promoting racial equality in the UK; is deeply concerned that 40 years after the 1976 Race Relations Act came into …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2017
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PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2017
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SPARTANS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates Spartans Community Football Academy in North Edinburgh on winning the Innovative Youth Work Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017; notes that the dedicated team at Spartans successfully use football to develop skills, build confidence, improve health and inspire young people of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House celebrates World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March 2017; recognises the unique, joyful contribution people with Down Syndrome bring to our families and our communities; and welcomes the support of organisations, such as Down Syndrome Scotland, in providing help, encouragement and advice to families and schools to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

PARTICK THISTLE AMPUTEE FOOTBALL TEAM

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House wishes Partick Thistle Amputees, Scotland's only amputee football team, the best of luck as it gets set to take on other teams in the fifth round of the Great Britain Amputee Football League; notes that awareness around amputee football has rocketed in Scotland since Dundee United fan, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

SCOTTISH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2017

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 6 to 10 March 2017 was Scottish Apprenticeship week; understands that the aim of the week is to celebrate the benefits that apprenticeships bring to individuals, businesses and the economy; highlights the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Women in Construction Event at the National Construction …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

CALLANISH BASF PHARMA LTD LIFE SCIENCES AWARD

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the staff at BASF Pharma Ltd in Callanish in the Hebrides who were recently awarded the Export and International Trade Award at the Scottish Enterprise Life Sciences Awards; recognises the outstanding and prestigious achievement in Scotland's internationally-renowned life sciences sector; further recognises the contribution that BASF …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

TAX CREDITS

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
105 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Labour: 39
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

ROSS COUNTY AND THE BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Ross County on declaring Global Energy Stadium as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; commends the Staggies' initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds across the country accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that almost 70 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

WORLD TB DAY 2017

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises that 24 March 2017 marks World TB Day; notes that TB is the world's leading infectious killer, resulting in 1.8 million deaths per year; commends the Government's efforts to address TB at home through the introduction of the first Collaborative TB Strategy for England in 2015, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

ANGUS FOOTBALL CLUB'S BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUNDS

Tabled by: Mike Weir (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House warmly congratulates all the senior football clubs in Angus, Arbroath FC, Brechin FC, Forfar FC and Montrose FC, in declaring their respective grounds, Gayfield, Glebe Park, Station Park and Links Park, as breastfeeding friendly football grounds; commends their initiative as being a very positive and proactive step …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

RUTHERGLEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB, TENNIS SCOTLAND'S CLUB OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club for a tremendous start to 2017; notes that at this year's prestigious Tennis Scotland Awards, Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club won club of the year, whilst its head coach Jonny Wilcox won Coach of the Year; further notes that through its Return to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

ISABELLE KERR, WOMAN OF INSPIRATION

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre, on being named Woman of Inspiration in the 2017 honours list by the Association of Scottish Businesswomen; notes the award has been granted in recognition of Isabelle's contribution to business and the wider community; applauds, in particular, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

EAST RENFREWSHIRE QUEEN'S NURSES

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds East Renfrewshire residents Hilary Alba, Anne Burns and Kate McConville on being selected to be part of the first group of Queen's Nurses in Scotland in 48 years; commends Hilary for her valuable services to midwifery, in particular her work with vulnerable asylum seekers; congratulates Anne …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House welcomes the 14th anniversary of the Government's official recognition of British Sign Language on 18 March 2017; celebrates the culture and heritage of sign language; and calls on the Government to enact a British Sign Language Act in England to give British Sign Language full legal status …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House notes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2017; reaffirms this House's commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms from our society; and calls on the Government to officially mark the observance annually on 21 March each year.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

MAVISBANK SCHOOL, AIRDRIE

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises that Mavisbank School in Airdrie supports 25 people aged five to 18 who have complex additional support and significant medical needs; is concerned that North Lanarkshire Council has decided to remove and replace five experienced members of staff, two instructors and three early learning practitioners from …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

MISHWAR AMAL - JOURNEYS OF HOPE FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the efforts of Mishwar Amal, Journeys of Hope, which provides relief and support for communities in refugee camps located in the Akkar region of Lebanon, where nearly half the population consists of Syrian refugees; notes that the organisation, founded in May 2016 by Anthony Collins, originally …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

TRIGGERING ARTICLE 50

Tabled by: Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes that the Prime Minister is preparing to trigger Article 50 before anyone knows, even in rough terms, the outcome of the negotiations on EU withdrawal; and further notes that Dominic Cummings, director of the Vote Leave campaign wrote in January 2016, that no one in their …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS WEEK 2017

Tabled by: Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes that 3 March until 12 March 2017 is Endometriosis Awareness Week 2017, aiming to draw attention to the effect of that disease on the lives of 10 per cent of women of reproductive age who are living with it; further notes that the average 7.5 years …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

TEDDINGTON TRUST

Tabled by: Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House supports the work of Teddington Trust; commends it for raising awareness of Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP); acknowledges that XP is a very rare genetic condition characterised by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation which affects fewer than 100 patients in the UK and equally low numbers around …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

KILMARNOCK FC JOINS BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House warmly congratulates Kilmarnock FC on declaring Rugby Park as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; commends Killies's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country as being accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that almost 70 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

PENTLAND FERRIES LTD

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Pentland Ferries Ltd on the confirmation of its recent order for a purpose-built 85 metre catamaran ROPAX ferry to service its route from mainland Scotland to the Orkney Islands; notes that Pentland Ferries Ltd employees have constructed two breakwaters from recycled floating dry-docks, a link-span terminal, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
8th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

DIGITAL CLASSROOM FOR CHILD REFUGEES

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the creation of a digital classroom for child refugees in the Dunkirk camp in northern France; understands that the classroom has been set up and developed by the digital marketing agency, Equator; further understands that the classroom includes a wireless projector and 20 tablets offering a …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND - TOP THREE IN THE WORLD

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the QS World Rankings of Universities; understands that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), based in Glasgow Central constituency, is ranked among the top three performing arts institutions in the world; further understands that the RCS has trained some of the most famous …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

AYR UNITED JOINS BREASTFEEDING-FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House warmly congratulates Ayr United Football Club on declaring Somerset Park as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends The Honest Men's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that almost 70 …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2017

Tabled by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2017 on 15 March 2017 at the House of Commons and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNICEF REPORT ON CHILDREN IN MILITARY DETENTION IN ISRAEL

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes 6 March 2017 as the fourth anniversary since the publication of the UNICEF report, Children in Israeli Military Detention; further notes that following the review of the application of martial law in the West Bank, including analysis of over 400 affidavits collected from detained children, UNICEF …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

FAIRTRADE IN CUPAR

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House marks the 10th anniversary of Cupar, Fife, as a Fairtrade Town; notes that Cupar Fairtrade Group has worked to promote and raise awareness of the Fairtrade campaign by encouraging the sale of products which support Fairtrade, organising activities each year to involve people of all ages for …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

FUTURE OF THE RMS QUEEN MARY

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with grave concern a recent report on the present condition of the RMS Queen Mary, permanently moored as a tourist attraction in California, that outlines a catalogue of faults which, unless addressed, could lead to the vessel being mothballed within a decade; believes that the historic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

CARER'S TRUST'S FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON CARERS (OLDER CARERS) PROJECT

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the Carer's Trust on securing a grant of £46,801 from the People's Health Trust for its Focus on Health Focus on Carers (Older Carers) project; notes that the funding will enable North and South Ayrshire Carers Centres to improve the emotional and physical health of older …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

THE ZONE YOUTH COMMITTEE'S THE COMMUNITY EXCHANGE ZONE PROJECT

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the grant of £20,156 to The Zone Youth Committee's The Community Exchange Zone project from the People's Health Trust; acknowledges that the funding will allow the youth group from Dalmellington to develop an allotment project on derelict ground which will include plots to be worked on …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

AFTON WATER LEISURE'S IMPROVING SERVICES FOR DISABLED SWIMMERS PROJECT

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the grant of £25,000 to Afton Water Leisure's Improving Services for Disabled Swimmers project from the People's Health Trust; notes that the funding will enable Afton Water Leisure to install a hoist at New Cumnock Open Air Swimming Pool; further welcomes that wheelchair users or those …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST'S LET'S DO IT PROJECT

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan Youth Trust on securing a grant of £38,453 from the People's Health Trust for its Let's Do It project; notes that this project will deliver weekly one-to-one and group support sessions, and social outings for young people with additional special needs from Girvan; welcomes that …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

REFUGEES

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), which represents the iconic industry globally, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Karen Betts, who will take up her position on 19 May 2017; understands that Ms Betts will become the first female chief executive of the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

SCOTLAND AS A FAIR TRADE NATION

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes Scotland being assessed again as a Fair Trade Nation; recognises the hard work and commitment of Fair Trade campaigners across Scotland in achieving that success; congratulates the Scottish Fair Trade Forum on leading and coordinating the campaign to maintain and develop Scotland's commitment as a Fair …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

TRIDENT TESTING

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the statement by the Secretary of State for Defence in a response to an Urgent Question on 23 January 2017 that, We do not comment on the detail of submarine operations, and his additional comment, Let me just be very, very clear: neither I, nor the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that it has been one year since the murder of Goldman Environmental Prize-winner Berta Cáceres; further notes the ongoing persecution and killing of environmental, land and human rights defenders across the world; takes note of the 2016 Global Witness report, On Dangerous Ground, which found that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st March 2017

MIDLOTHIAN YOUNG PEOPLE'S ADVICE SERVICE

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS) for being awarded the Silver level of the LGBT Youth Scotland Charter; recognises that MYPAS is the first organisation in Midlothian to be awarded this award; supports the hard work of the staff and volunteers in the organisations; and commends …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017

SOCIAL SECURITY

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (S.I., 2017, No. 204), dated 23 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017

FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DAILY MILE

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises the five year anniversary of the Daily Mile, which promotes regular exercise for children at school, supporting research that has shown that exercise can increase academic performance by up to 25 per cent, as well as improving fitness and wellbeing; notes that this successful innovation was …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017

EFFECT OF TAX ON SCOTCH WHISKY INDUSTRY

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has increased excise duty on Scotch Whisky by 3.9 per cent in the Spring Budget; understands that the tax burden on the average priced bottle of Scotch Whisky is now 79 per cent; recognises that this level of taxation undermines …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

ACCESS TO JUSTICE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the UNECE Aarhus Convention, to which the UK is signatory, and notes the importance of access to justice in environmental matters; further notes the Second Progress Report of January 2017 by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee which finds that the UK is still not …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS MAKING PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is gravely concerned by the provisional recommendations in the Law Commission's review of the Official Secrets Act and other legislation; notes the ability of whistleblowers to make disclosures in the public interest is vital for democracy, press freedom and the well-being of the public; is shocked by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

DEPORTATION OF IRENE CLENNELL

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House condemns the deportation of Irene Clennell, who has been married to a British man for 27 years and has two British sons and a granddaughter, to Singapore, due to her spending periods of time in Singapore caring for her elderly parents and invalidating her residential status; notes …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

DUNDEE STREET MISSIONARY 'MA' SARAH JANE GALL

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House celebrates a plaque being erected on Friday 3 March 2017 at 52 West Port, Dundee, in memory of well-known Dundee street missionary, 'Ma' Sarah Jane Gall; and notes that Sarah Jane, who was blind from her youth and often played her organ outside at the foot of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

GALGAEL TRUST

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the 20th Anniversary of the founding of an inspiring and life­-changing community project based in Govan, the GalGael Trust, founded by the late Colin McLeod whose vision for the project is still upheld today; notes that this groundbreaking boat-building and woodcraft workshop upholds the proud Glaswegian …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

CINEWORLD CINEMAS AND THE LIVING WAGE

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas; is concerned that Cineworld Cinemas staff do not all receive the Living Wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, company maternity or paternity pay, or company sick …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

TERMINAL ILLNESS AND THE MARIE CURIE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL LAUNCH

Tabled by: Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the impact of living with a terminal illness and highlights the need for care and support for all those affected; is deeply concerned that as many as 110,000 people across the UK who should have access to this high quality care and support are currently missing …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

MOST DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the news that a recent study for Royal Mail identified the village of Neilston in East Renfrewshire as the most desirable place to live in Scotland; notes that the communities of Eaglesham, Giffnock and Newton Mearns, also in East Renfrewshire, featured in the study's top 10 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in March 2017; notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer across the UK each year; is concerned that just one in five women are able to name the lead symptom of bloating; recognises that early diagnosis …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

DUNDEE UNITED UEFA CUP RUN 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes the 30th anniversary of Dundee United's famous UEFA cup run that took the club all the way to the final defeating Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on the way; notes that historic run was only brought to an end at a European final staged in the City …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

SOUTH AYRSHIRE BEFRIENDING PROJECT

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the South Ayrshire Befriending Project on securing a grant of £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; welcomes the valuable work the Project undertakes with disadvantaged young people in South Ayrshire who have limited adult support at home and are affected by issues including poverty, drugs, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

SIRENS NETBALL

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Sirens on making history by becoming the first Scottish team to join netball's Vitality Superleague; notes that a sell-out crowd of 3,700 people turned out to watch the Sirens take on the Wasps in its opening fixture at Glasgow's Emirates Arena; recognises that the Sirens …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
23rd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

TREATMENT OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN LIBYA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is shocked by the appalling treatment of migrants and refugees in Libya by state officials and illegal people trafficking networks, as depicted by the every powerful Ross Kemp documentary Libya's Migrant Hell, shown at a Parliamentary screening organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group; notes with …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 9th March 2017

DUMBARTON FOOTBALL CLUB JOINS BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House warmly congratulates Dumbarton Football Club on declaring The Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; commends The Sons' initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
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125 YEARS OF MORISON MEMORIAL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Morison Memorial United Reformed Church in Clydebank will mark its 125th year of bringing the teachings of God to the community of Clydebank; further notes that it was the first Congregational Church established in the town and served the community through two world wars, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
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SOCIAL SECURITY

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Housing Costs Element for claimants aged 18 to 21) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 252), dated 2 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, be annulled.
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 26
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017

BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2017

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this notes that 3 March 2017 is Big Yellow Friday, and congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern there are over 100 different liver diseases …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

ROSS KEMP'S DOCUMENTARY ON LIBYAN MIGRANTS

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Ross Kemp, producer Jamie Welham and director Marta Shaw on their outstanding documentary, Libya's Migrant Hell, a film that exposes the harrowing reality of the journey made by hundreds of thousands of people from sub-Saharan Africa as they try to make their way to Europe via …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

CONTAMINATED WAR ZONES

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the problem of toxic contamination of war zones; is concerned about the legacy of burn-pits on US bases which violated military environmental regulations; is gravely concerned about the effect of lead pollution on military personnel and civilians who resided close to unregulated burn-pits in Iraq and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

MAGNUS MACFARLANE-BARROW AND MARY'S MEALS

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary's Meals, on receiving the 2017 Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity; recognises his and his team's outstanding contribution to alleviating child hunger and improving the life chances for children in 12 of the poorest countries across …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

WORLD INDOOR BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Irvine born and Troon resident Paul Foster MBE on winning his fifth World Indoor Bowls championship; appreciates the thrilling climax that he and his opponent, Greg Harlow, provided to end the tournament in a high-quality final that was an excellent advertisement for the sport; acknowledges that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

FIFE WOMEN'S AID

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the dedication of Fife Women's Aid (FWA) in supporting women, children and young people across Fife who are experiencing domestic abuse; understands that staff and volunteers provide refuge accommodation, support, group work, information, advocacy, counselling, befriending, family work, court support and an emergency out-of-hours service; further …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

200TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTSCRAIG GOLF CLUB

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House marks the 200th anniversary of Scotscraig Golf Club, the world's 13th oldest golf club; notes that this significant milestone will be marked with a series of festivities ranging from special tournaments and open days to Grand Matches and opportunities to play the Open championship-qualifying heathland and links …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

GARBH ALLT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Garbh Allt Community Initiative for its success in securing £273,025 from the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the organisation was set up to purchase the West Helmsdale Crofting Estate in East Sutherland; further recognises that community ownership will allow the community to lead and control …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

OPENING OF THE NEW PITLOCHRY VISITOR CENTRE

Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and North Perthshire)
That this House celebrates the opening of the new Pitlochry Visitor Centre in Perthshire, a purpose-built facility perched on the banks of the River Tummel which houses an exhibition documenting the unique history of hydro electricity and which showcases the social, environmental and engineering impacts of bringing power to the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
20th February 2017
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TAP INTO IT

Tabled by: Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh-based Tap into IT on its laudable endeavours to improve the quality of life of people who are most at risk of social isolation; notes that Tap into IT was founded in 2008 by Mike Ellis, and now operates as a Social Enterprise to enable older …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
20th February 2017
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CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY BY THE ASSAD REGIME IN SYRIA

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House takes note of the recent evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the Assad regime against citizens in Syria at Saydnaya Military Prison; notes with great concern the compelling evidence that at this prison, the Syrian Government has systematically and deliberately murdered, starved, tortured and executed thousands …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
9th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

BRITISH AIRWAYS MIXED FLEET CABIN CREW PAY DISPUTE

Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House supports workers in British Airways Mixed Fleet cabin crew in their current industrial dispute over pay; condemns the significant pay package of £6.5 million to the boss of the airline's parent company, International Airlines Group; contrasts that package with reports that the starting basic pay of a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SACKED STAFF

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with great concern the decision of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to sack 10 staff members on 9 February 2017 via email and with only one day's notice; further notes that seven of those who were sacked are of black and minority ethnic (BME) …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2017
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PAYMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT TO DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Scottish Government's response to the Consultation on Social Security in Scotland; understands that the Scottish Government will use the social security powers devolved in the Scotland Act 2016 to allow universal credit payments to be made to individuals, rather than households; believes …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

MOD ESTATE

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes the Ministry of Defence's decision to make changes to its estate and infrastructure; calls on the Government to take a modern, inclusive and family-friendly approach as it remodels its estate by providing facilities and accommodation in bases, such as Leuchars Station, that meet the needs of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

CAPPING OVERDRAFT CHARGES FOR CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on the total charges any bank can place on overdrawn personal current accounts; further calls on the Competition and Markets Authority to note the 2016 decision not to introduce a mandatory cap on overdraft charges; notes the high levels …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

TREATMENT OF TRANSPORT WORKERS IN KYIVPASTRANS IN UKRAINE

Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of workers of the Kurynivske trolleybus depot of the Municipal Enterprise, Kyivpastrans, in Ukraine currently on hunger strike; notes that members of the Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine have sought legal recognition and raised concerns regarding unsafe vehicles, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

OFCOM AND MOBILE SPECTRUM

Tabled by: Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House notes that Ofcom will consult on the rules by which the forthcoming mobile spectrum auctions will be conducted; further notes that ensuring a fair distribution of spectrum will be a crucial determinant of the competitive health and consumer choice in the UK's mobile market; notes that the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes progress in peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to end armed conflict and agree a socio-economic reform agenda; is concerned, however, about the recent suspension of unilateral ceasefires and hopes that constructive negotiations will continue; recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

SALE OF STUDENT LOANS

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed sale of student loans; is further concerned that any privatisation will not be beneficial for taxpayers; expresses concern that it may have serious consequences as the UK market has little experience of buying debt with an uncertain maturity date; notes that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

READING BANK FRAUD TRIAL

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes the guilty verdicts and sentences handed out in the HBOS Reading bank fraud trial; expresses concern at the decade it took to bring this case to trial; recognises that the individuals convicted were acting criminally on their own account and not that of HBOS or Lloyds; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017

GORDON AIKMAN BEM

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Gordon Aikman BEM and mourns his death; notes the enormous contribution that Gordon Aikman made to Scottish politics; is in awe of his selfless campaigning work following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 29; welcomes the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
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BOYS' BRIGADE

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Boys' Brigade; honours the Brigade's mission to care for and challenge young people through informal education and weekly activities, in partnership with interdenominational houses of worship; notes that the Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth movement …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2017
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CRYSTAL FM

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Penicuik Community Education Association in Penicuik, Midlothian, on successfully securing a £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant to provide further volunteering and training opportunities and hands-on experience via their community radio station Crystal FM; highlights the valuable services Crystal FM provides to the Penicuik community and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017

BUSINESS RATES ACROSS THE UK

Tabled by: Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House shares the concerns expressed by the CBI, the British Retail Consortium, the Federation of Small Businesses and others on the Government's lack of action to mitigate the impact of rising business rates in England; notes with concern that the revaluation of businesses in the hospitality sector in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2017
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WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average widowed parent losing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017

HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House remains gravely concerned at the continuing human rights abuses in Turkey following the Government’s agreement to sell fighter jets to Turkey in January 2017; urges the Turkish Government to end the internment of political opponents many of whom had condemned the coup attempt; is deeply concerned by …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS

Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
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EURATOM TREATY

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses regret and grave concern at the Government's intention to progress the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill and recognises that the implications will include separating from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom); notes that Euratom has ensured commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, safeguards …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2017
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PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at reports of state censorship, in particular the firing, detention and wiretapping of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that under the state of emergency and in the run-up to the April constitutional referendum in Turkey, the authorities have been carrying …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

VETERINARIANS AND THEIR ROLE IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
This House commends the role of all sectors of the veterinary profession in the welfare of domestic pets and livestock and in maintaining public health; recognises the high level of education and training provided by UK veterinary schools and training providers for veterinary surgeons and nurses throughout the world; acknowledges …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
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MUSIC 4 U IN ABERDEEN

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Music 4 U, based in Aberdeen, on successfully securing a £10,000 grant from Awards for All Scotland to fund a wide range of artistic opportunities for young people from varying backgrounds, as well as funding for young people with complex needs to attend the stage school; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
30th January 2017
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HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, including the estimated two million civilians and opposition backers now kettled in Idlib and the half a million people trapped in the enclave of East Ghouta; notes with alarm that the Syrian regime, with the support of Russia …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
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IN MEMORY OF TAM DALYELL

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with great regret the passing of Sir Tam Dalyell, a Father of the House who served as a Member of Parliament for 43 years; salutes his contribution as a great parliamentarian and as someone dedicated always to holding the Executive to account in the best parliamentary …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
30th January 2017
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US PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON REFUGEE AND OTHER IMMIGRATION ADMISSIONS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House condemns the decision of the US President to issue an Executive Order banning all refugee admissions to the US, and the temporary suspension of all people born in Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Yemen and Libya; and calls on the Prime Minister to make urgent representations to …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

SAMUEL RAE

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Samuel Irvine Rae of Tayport, North-East Fife on his appointment to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur at the age of 92; notes Mr Rae was involved in the Normandy landings at Gold Beach on 7 June 1944; marks his …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

INAUGURATION OF GAMBIAN PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Adama Barrow on his inauguration as President of The Gambia; welcomes the regional co-operation and work of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the Catholic Church and others to ensure a peaceful transition of power after President Barrow's election victory; recognises that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

STREETDANCE IN ABERDEEN

Tabled by: Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House congratulates the Denis Law Legacy Trust on being awarded £21,650 by the People's Health Trust for the Streetdance project in Torry; notes that the idea for the project was suggested by young people in the area; welcomes that the Trust will appoint a co-ordinator to provide free …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
26th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

LETTORI IN ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House notes the ongoing concerns about disparity in employment rights of UK citizens and other non-Italian nationals who work as lettori in Italian universities; recognises that six rulings in the Court of Justice of the European Union found Italy to be discriminating against non-Italian lecturers with regards to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017

ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th February 2017
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BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY RADIO

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian Community Media Association (MCMA) in Newtongrange, Midlothian, on its successful application for funding via the Aviva Community Fund; recognises that this is one of only 800 projects across the UK that has won funding from the Aviva Community Fund in this competition; commends the MCMA …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2017
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RESPECTING THE NATIONS

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises and respects the unique identities of each of the Nations of these islands; further recognises the importance of clarity when debating important matters that relate to each of the unique countries of the UK; and agrees that every effort should be made by hon. Members to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017

DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL GAMES DESIGN STUDIO

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House supports plans being drawn up to build a major new international games design studio in the heart of Dundee's £1 billion Waterfront development, which would combine digital facilities with on-site accommodation to provide games designers with a fully immersive live-in experience; and notes that the studio, which …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 3rd February 2017

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE CLOSURES

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of almost 100 Ministry of Defence sites across the UK; notes the detrimental impact these closures will have on civilian and military staff and their families; further notes the socio-economic impact on local communities; is further concerned by the lack …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 3rd February 2017

CLYDE REVOLT 1919 - COMMEMORATION

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House remembers the Clyde Workers Committee which sought to demand a 40 hour working week for all workers; recognises the historical, social and cultural importance of the calling of the General Strike and Clyde Revolt to seek the implementation of the 40 hour week; further recognises those who …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
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FOREIGN AID AND THE MEXICO CITY POLICY

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes with concern the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule by the new US President, Donald Trump; recognises the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, requires that any overseas organisation receiving US aid not have anything to do with abortion; acknowledges that this …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2017
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PURPLE FRIDAY 2017

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Scotland initiative, Purple Friday; recognises that Purple Friday will be held on 24 February 2017, the last Friday of LGBT History Month; acknowledges Purple Friday as a day to stand up against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, and to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
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LGBT HISTORY MONTH 2017

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2017, held in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the decriminalization of male homosexuality in England and Wales; affirms that this month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history, as well as the histories of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

INTERNATIONAL FUND TO FINANCE ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND ABORTION

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Dutch Government to launch an international fund to finance access to birth control and abortion in the global south; notes that this initiative is in response to the deeply regrettable reinstatement by President Trump of the so-called global gag rule, banning international …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

ARE YOU ABLE TO PREVENT GROOMING AND ABUSE SEMINAR

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House is deeply concerned about cases of child abuse in football; thanks Armadale Community Football club, the charity Enough Abuse UK and former footballer Andy Woodward for helping to raise awareness of child abuse via the seminar Are you able to prevent grooming and abuse?; notes that Armadale …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

CLOSURE OF CLYDESDALE BANK BRANCHES IN CLACKMANNANSHIRE

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House is concerned at the decision of the Clydesdale Bank to close its two branches in Tillicoultry and Alloa; is further concerned that this will leave customers in Clackmannanshire without access to a local bank branch in their own local authority area; recognises that many customers have limited …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

UN ANNOUNCEMENT ON YEMEN

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the announcement by the UN on 16 January 2017 that 10,000 people have died as a result of the conflict in Yemen; supports diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and a long-term peaceful solution to the crisis; notes the meeting between UN Special Envoy …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
19th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA

Tabled by: Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 27th January 2017

FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS

Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

AIRDRIE SAVINGS BANK

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with concern the closure of Airdrie Savings Bank (ASB); understands that ASB was the last survivor of the UK’s independent savings banks and acknowledges the work done to support local community groups and initiatives; recognises that the people who ran ASB, many of them on a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

TRIDENT MISSILE TEST

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
17th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

REOPENING OF GOVANHILL BATHS TEACHING POOL

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the teaching pool in Govanhill Baths in Glasgow Central constituency has reopened after 16 years of campaigning by Govanhill Baths Trust; understands that the reopening of the teaching pool enables swimming lessons to be held in the baths for babies and children up to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

FALKIRK FORTH VALLEY SENSORY CENTRE

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk Forth Valley Sensory Centre in its continued pursuit of providing highly-valued services that greatly promote integration in the community; acknowledges that the sensory centre's partnership with Slimming World is a truly innovative service, proving popular with the deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially-sighted people …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND FRANCHISE PROGRAMME

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House condemns the announcement of 10 January 2017 that the Post Office is planning to close and franchise 37 flagship Crown branches, including the Dundee Crown Post Office in Dundee constituency; notes that those cuts follow announcements in 2016 to close and franchise 62 Crown offices; further notes …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2334

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the Government's support for UN Security Council resolution 2334 concerning Israel's illegal settlement building in occupied Palestinian territory; notes clause 5 that resolution text which calls on all states to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between territory of the state of Israel and the Palestinian territories …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes that President-elect Donald Trump stated on 22 December 2016 that the US must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability, and reportedly later said let it be an arms race; believes that this is incredibly irresponsible language for the President-elect to be using; further notes that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
11th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE, MORNINGSIDE ROAD, EDINBURGH

Tabled by: Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House is extremely concerned about the announcement made by Post Office Ltd to close and franchise the Morningside Road Crown Post Office in Edinburgh; notes that this is a result of a series of significant cost-cutting measures undertaken by Post Office Ltd following its separation from Royal Mail, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
11th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

ANTI-SLAVERY ACTIVISTS IN MAURITANIA

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is dismayed by reports of the continued persecution of anti-slavery activists in Mauritania; is concerned about the welfare of anti-slavery activists who remain in jail following an appeal hearing in November 2016 further to the conviction of 13 anti-slavery activists in August 2016; notes that anti-slavery NGOs …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

STREET LEAGUE - YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY AWARD

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That the House congratulates Street League on winning the Youth Employability Award at 2016's SURF Awards; understands that Street League, which is the UK's leading programme that uses the power of sport to tackle youth unemployment, exists to end youth unemployment in the UK through their sport and employability programme …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the role of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team, and its team leader Willie Anderson, for its hard work on the Cairngorms mountain range; notes particularly the selfless actions of volunteers who recently helped, in white-out conditions, to rescue Robert and Cathy Elmer who were trapped on …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
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COWDENBEATH KARATE CLUB

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Cowdenbeath Karate Club on its contribution to the community and the sport; congratulates it on its achievements both at home and throughout Europe; acknowledges the club's high standard of training, exemplified by its production of five British champions; understands that the club enjoys a strong working …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017

LOCHGELLY SURF AWARD

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates the former mining town of Lochgelly in Fife on being awarded the title of Scotland's Most Improved Town at the 2016 Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF) awards; notes that recent improvements include the regeneration of the Co-operative buildings, the completion of the Town House development, the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

PRACTICES OF PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is increasingly concerned about the practices of private parking operators, such as Smart Parking, in our cities and towns; denounces the use of disproportionate fines, sometimes hundreds of pounds for a stay only extended by minutes, and the subsequent harassment of users by threatening the use of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

GENOCIDE BY DAESH AGAINST THE YAZIDI PEOPLE

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House awaits an appropriate response from the Government to the genocide carried out by Daesh against the Yazidi people, who had been disarmed and were then abandoned by the Kurdish Regional Government; appreciates that this has left the community without a means of defence; recognises the need for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2017
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
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R:EVOLVE RECYCLE AND THE VASLAN AWARD

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates R:evolve Recycle on winning the environmental project of the year at the inaugural Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire Awards on 23 November 2016; notes that R:evolve Recycle is a scheme established by the Lightburn Elderly Association Project which has been a tremendous success throughout South Lanarkshire since …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
20th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

GOVAN COMMUNITY TOY BANK

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the work of the Govan Community Toy Bank, a voluntary community initiative led by community volunteers in Govan, this year with the support of The Riverside Hall; notes that the Toy Bank was organised to help the poorest and most vulnerable children receive toys at Christmas; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
19th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

MARYHILL MOBILE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Maryhill Mobile Children's Services, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow North, on its 30 year anniversary in 2016; recognises the high standard of childcare and range of services that it provides to the people of Maryhill and surrounding areas, including the Mobile Creche, the Respite …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

MACIEJ WICZYNSKI AND THE OUTSTANDING POLE IN THE UK AWARDS

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy resident Maciej Wiczynski on being awarded Outstanding Young Pole in the Outstanding Pole in the United Kingdom 2016 contest; commends him for his contribution to politics both in the UK and abroad; acknowledges the aims of the Polish Promotional Emblem Foundation whose main objective through …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

UN INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House acknowledges the significant contribution that migrants make to all parts of the UK; welcomes those who choose to call the UK their home whether they are joining family, studying, working or seeking refuge or asylum; remembers all those migrants that have lost their lives fleeing persecution; and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017

AYRSHIRE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Council on Alcohol on gaining an award of £9,952 from Awards for All Scotland; acknowledges the value of providing a library and a quiet area for reflection for the people who use its service; recognises the importance of free, confidential services for people who are …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017

PATNA STEERING GROUP

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Patna Steering Group on securing a £3,840 Celebrate grant; commends the group for its efforts to address anti-social behaviour and improving access to outdoor events within the community, as identified in its community action plan; appreciates that these funds will be used to facilitate a Gala …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
15th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

PLANNED CLOSURE OF JOB CENTRES IN GLASGOW

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at the planned office closures of jobcentres in Glasgow; is further concerned that the proposals would see eight of the 16 jobcentre offices across Glasgow close, affecting some 68,000 people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance, employment and support allowance and universal credit; believes that this …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

FIFA RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL TEAMS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

120 YEARS OF GLASGOW SUBWAY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the 120th birthday of the Glasgow subway; notes that it is the third oldest underground in the world, opening on 14 December 1896, appreciates that the Glasgow subway is currently undergoing a significant upgrade, with improved stations, infrastructure and trains; recognises the calls to expand the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

POLICE RAID OF THE OFFICES OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN RABWAH, PAKISTAN

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern over the raid of the offices of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Rabwah, Pakistan by the Counter-Terrorism Department of the Punjab Police on 5 December 2016; notes that four Ahmadis were arrested during the raid, and that they were office workers affiliated with the Ahmadiyya …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

USMAN ALI AND THE QUEEN'S YOUNG LEADER AWARD

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire resident Usman Ali on being the first young Scot to be named a Queen's Young Leader for his work to improve social and economic opportunities for young people in the community and his wider public service; recognises that he is the first young Scot …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
13th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

OPERATION REPORT HATE

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House supports the Operation Report Hate campaign to raise awareness of hate crimes within the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and the need to report them; notes that hate crimes towards the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities are currently severely underreported; calls on the Government and devolved administrations …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the Committee of Advertising Practice for banning advertising for food and drink which is high in fat, salt or sugar from all non-broadcast outlets which target those aged under-16; notes that the ban will come into effect in July 2017; further notes that the UK is …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

MEDALLION OF EXCELLENCE

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Betsy Crosby on winning a Medallion of Excellence at EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016; and further congratulates Ms Crosby on being the only female to compete in her category of Mechanical Engineering Design CAD, on being a fantastic local and UK-wide role model for women in STEM subjects …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
8th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN'S AID IN CLACKMANNANSHIRE

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates Clackmannanshire Women's Aid, which is celebrating 40 years of helping thousands of women and children who have suffered domestic abuse throughout Clackmannanshire; notes that over this 40 year period it has continued to tackle gender inequalities, challenged attitudes and has provided vital and continual support to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB GAME-CHANGER

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on opening its doors on Christmas Day for those less fortunate; notes that the club has signalled its intent to provide a welcome home for those among the 4,000 homeless people in Edinburgh and the 40,000 elderly people in Scotland who will face …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN YEMEN

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its concern that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening; notes the Oxfam report which states that Yemen is a few months away from running out of food, which builds on the UN report stating that around half the population are food insecure; is alarmed that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

UK RAIL FREIGHT JOBS AND CAPACITY

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the huge importance of rail freight in reducing carbon emissions and costs associated with road congestion; is therefore concerned at the announcement by the UK's largest rail freight company, DB Cargo, that it is to cut 900 rail jobs throughout the UK which will be a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

GAIRLOCH HERITAGE MUSEUM

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Gairloch Heritage Museum in receiving a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £725,600 for its project to refurbish an existing Cold War Anti-Aircraft Operations Room that sits on a three-quarters of an acre site close to the current museum location which has latterly been used as a …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

VISITOR VISAS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the efforts of the Church of Scotland Glasgow Presbytery to engage in international twinning arrangements with groups including the Diocese of Hyderabad to promote and develop international and interfaith dialogue, constructive communications and mutual understanding; agrees that this kind of engagement benefits faith communities, and also …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

CONNAUGHT FUND

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the findings of the Complaints Commissioner following complaints lodged by George Patellis and Adam Nettleship regarding the loss of over £100 million by investors in the Connaught Income Series 1 Fund; notes that Mr Patellis was Chief Executive of Tiuta PLC, a firm at the heart …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

BARRHEAD HIGH SCHOOL DIANA AWARD AND ALANA BOWDEN AND ADAM INNES

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House celebrates the outstanding achievements of Barrhead High School students Alana Bowden and Adam Innes, both winners of Diana Awards, for their dedication to helping others; applauds Adam for his initiative, dedication and industry in forming and running free running and gymnastics clubs to encourage boys to be …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

GOLD SPORT SCOTLAND AWARDS AND ST JOHN'S BARRHEAD, BRAIDBAR, THORNLIEBANK, EAGLESHAM AND GIFFNOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the pupils, teachers and communities of St John's Barrhead, Braidbar, Giffnock, Eaglesham and Thornliebank Primary Schools on their outstanding achievement in being awarded Sport Scotland Gold status; recognises the huge commitment this has involved from sports committees, sports clubs, school staff, active schools teams and dedicated …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

EAST KILBRIDE, STRATHAVEN AND LESMAHAGOW SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS 2016

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Cake Stuff, Lesmahagow and NDPD Couriers, East Kilbride as winners of the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency small business awards 2016; recognises the importance of small businesses to local jobs and the local economy; and commends the endeavours of small businesses across the constituency in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS

Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2016

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the world celebrates Human Rights Day 2016 on 10 December; further notes that this is a day to commemorate the UN General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; highlights that human rights are abused by repressive regimes across the world, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

MR KIERAN BROWN SPORT SCOTLAND YOUNG PERSON'S COACH OF THE YEAR AND UK CHILDREN'S COACH OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Kieran Brown from Alness on his remarkable achievement of being awarded both Young Person's Coach of the Year by SportScotland and Children's Coach of the Year by Sports Coach UK; notes that Mr Brown began his gymnastics training career through the Street Gym pilot, organised and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
1st December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

APPLICATION OF MARTIAL LAW IN THE WEST BANK

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that martial law has now been in place in the West Bank for almost 50 years and that the human rights organisation Military Court Watch has lodged submissions with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention relating to the continuing practice of detention and transfer for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

RECOGNITION OF LOCHINVER LIFEBOAT CREW

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Lochinver Lifeboat crew on its recent recognition by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for outstanding bravery and determination; recognises that the crew, consisting of Coxswain David MacAskill, Joseph Mackay, John Templeton, Robert Kinnaird, James MacAskill, Lachlan MacAskill and Stuart Gudgeon, received recognition and award …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

HELEN MELVILLE OF THE LUNDIN LADIES GOLF CLUB

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to golf, particularly the development of women's and children’s golf, by Helen Melville of Lundin Ladies Golf Club in Fife; notes that Mrs Melville has been a member for 60 years and a club champion 11 times, has been involved in all aspects …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

SICK PAY FOR CONTRACTED STAFF IN PARLIAMENT

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern over the terms of employment for contracted staff employed in Parliament by Servest, and other contractors, who are paid the London living wage but do not receive sick pay; notes that these employees do physically demanding jobs, such as cleaning, which are essential to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Sightsavers' Put Us in the Picture campaign; recognises that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, that one in seven people have a disability, and that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries; acknowledges, that unless actively included from …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017

INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the increase in insurance premium tax from 10 to 12 per cent in June 2017 as set out in the Autumn Statement 2016; recognises that as a consequence premiums have doubled since 2015; further notes the Association of British Insurers' calculation that an average family will …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 2016

FIRST AID AFRICA

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates First Aid Africa on reaching its fifth anniversary as a registered charity in 2016, having been initially founded in 2008 as a student society at Heriot-Watt University; notes the Edinburgh-based charity provides sustainable medical equipment and teaching in first aid in partnership with communities in rural …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 2016

GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the staff and students of Glasgow Kelvin College for becoming the first college in Scotland to achieve White Ribbon status; notes that 510 people have pledged their opposition to violence against women by taking the White Ribbon Scotland pledge; further notes that the pledge asks men …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 2016

GAMBIA

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House is alarmed by the post-election situation in the Gambia and the refusal of former President Yahya Jammeh to respect the democratic will of the people; notes that former President Jammeh initially indicated acceptance of the election's outcome before changing his position and questioning the validity of the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE KILMARNOCK CAMPUS AND AWARD

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House welcomes the opening of the award-winning Ayrshire College campus in Kilmarnock; notes that the campus was built at the site of the old Johnny Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, helping to bring life back to an important historical area for the town; congratulates Ayrshire College on being …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

DARVEL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Darvel Music Festival for its successful 15th year of bringing world class live music to the Irvine Valley in East Ayrshire; understands that the festival brings people from across Scotland, the UK and overseas to Darvel; recognises the cultural and economic benefits this brings to Darvel …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

PARK SCHOOL GREEN FLAG AWARD

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Park School in Kilmarnock for the fantastic achievement of being the first Additional Support Needs school in Scotland to be awarded a Green Flag through the Eco-Schools programme; applauds the hard work and dedication put in by the pupils and teachers to learn about managing the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

AUCHINLECK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Community Development Initiative (ACDI) on its successful review by Education Scotland and Development Trusts Association Scotland; notes that this is part of a pilot study series which seeks to explore the impact that development trusts have upon their communities; recognises that the person-centred, holistic and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

ROUKEN GLEN PARK

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Rouken Glen Park on being awarded the title of UK's Best Park in the Fields in Trust Awards 2016; understands that over 200 locations were nominated for the award; applauds the tireless work and enthusiasm of those who work so hard to keep Rouken Glen so …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HIGHER HUB

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the ground-breaking work of Glasgow Caledonian University's Advanced Higher Hub, which widens access to education for school pupils across Glasgow by offering Advanced Highers to pupils in schools where those qualifications are not currently available; congratulates the Hub on the outstanding pass rate of 91 per …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016

THE PEATLANDS PARTNERSHIP

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the vitally important work of the Peatlands Partnership that strives to enhance, protect and promote the ecology and value of the Flow Country, the large area of peatland in Caithness and Sutherland; notes the Partnership's work on promoting sustainable land management and the encouragement of sustainable …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016

NEW COLLEGE, LANARKSHIRE

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates New College Lanarkshire on winning 12 awards at the national skills competition, WorldSkills UK 2016, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, and two highly commended awards across eight different skills resulting in the college winning the 'Best in UK' accolade for the third …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016

GIFT CARDS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned to learn that an estimated £300 million has been lost to customers due to gift cards expiring, according to the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association; applauds the Sunday Post for highlighting this issue; calls on all companies who sell gift cards to remove arbitrary …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
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BONNYRIGG ROSE FC SCOTTISH CUP SUCCESS

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic Football Club, known as the Rosey Posy, on its Scottish Cup success against Dumbarton on 6 December 2016; notes that the winning goal from Adam Nelson in the 86th minute proved decisive in the 0-1 replay victory; and wishes manager Robbie Horn and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

ROSA PARKS OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, US

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that on 1 December 1955 Rosa Parks took a seat and changed the world; recognises the courage of a young, black woman to challenge the white racist segregation of public transport and civic life in Montgomery, Alabama, US; thanks the NAACP who supported Rosa Parks after …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

SUPPORT FOR BEDOUIN VILLAGERS IN THE NEGEV

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is gravely concerned at plans by the Israeli government to demolish the Israeli-Arab village, Umm al-Hiran, in the Negev area of Israel; notes with dismay that it reportedly intends to evict the 500 Bedouin residents of the village, which has existed for nearly 60 years, with the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

CAMP 22

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Camp 22, Pennylands on the Dumfries House Estate on its £10,000 award through the Heritage Lottery Fund's Sharing Heritage programme; acknowledges the importance of protecting the site of the World War 2 Prisoner of War (POW) camp; and recognises the benefits the History of a WWII …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
28th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING FOR LGBT GROUPS AND WORLD AIDS DAY

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the report of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance on World AIDS Day 2016 on the new Rapid Response Fund for LGBT groups in 29 countries whose HIV services are threatened by stigma, discrimination and violence; is concerned that men who have sex with men are 19 times …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS AND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the organisation Women Against Violent Environments and the Domestic Abuse Project for the excellent work they do in supporting women and children dealing with and fleeing domestic violence; notes that these services, based in Castlemilk, have provided drop-in services, training, arts and crafts work and counselling …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

278 NETHERLEE BOYS' BRIGADE

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House commends all volunteers in youth organisations who give freely of their time to provide the best start in life for so many young people; records, in particular, its thanks to the many volunteers who have helped sustain the 278 Netherlee Boys' Brigade throughout the 80 years since …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
23rd November 2016
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BURGH OF CLYDEBANK 130 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY WORK AND BY KNOWLEDGE

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the 130 year anniversary of the Burgh of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire; further recognises the debt owed to those who made the burgh their home and helped to create a powerhouse of 20th century engineering through the construction of the great liners of the Cunard Line, such …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 1
23rd November 2016
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CLOSURE OF INVERLEITH HOUSE

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern the closure, without adequate consultation, of lnverleith House, one of Edinburgh's premier public art galleries, by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE); recognises the need to guarantee a future for lnverleith House, a historic Georgian mansion built in 1774 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
23rd November 2016
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TELECOM INDUSTRY BUSINESS RATES

Tabled by: Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House believes that the proposed increase of 324 per cent on business rates on network assets in the communications industry is detrimental to the UK's position as a leading digital nation and will result in higher prices to internet users at home and in business; further believes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

SHAME BASED CRIMES

Tabled by: Harriet Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House deplores all forms of shame based crimes, otherwise known as honour based crimes, and recognises the need for better understanding of the unique implications and challenges these crimes present to statutory service providers to ensure that all reported incidents are investigated and that all victims are supported; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
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LAUNCH OF SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ELECTRICITY NETWORKS' WINTER-READY CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes the launch of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) winter-ready campaign which aims to prepare customers for severe weather; further welcomes the £107 million investment SSEN has made in strengthening its electricity network across the north of Scotland and central southern England, which includes flood prevention …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st November 2016
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CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the eleventh annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from 21 to 27 November 2016; further notes that this campaign was established by the charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness, an organisation which supports the victims and families of victims of carbon monoxide poisoning; recognises that in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016

GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE SECOND REPORT OF SESSION 2015-16 FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS, THE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY ON THE USE OF DRONES FOR TARGETED KILLING

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the Government's response to its Report on the Government’s policy on the use of drones for targeted killing; further welcomes the confirmation that existing legal frameworks, including international humanitarian and human rights law, apply to the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
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GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL ICT PRIVATISATION INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the official industrial action being undertaken by Unison members employed by Glasgow City Council against proposals to privatise information technology and support services; further notes with alarm that Glasgow City Council is currently recruiting agency workers to undertake work duties of those striking workers; notes comments …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
29th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

THE WAR ON DRUGS

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the report from the British Medical Journal, entitled the war on drugs has failed: doctors should lead calls for drug policy reform; notes that the report argues that all wars cause human rights violations, and the war on drugs is no different. Criminally controlled drug supply …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

35TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARYHILL AND POSSILPARK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Maryhill and Possilpark Citizens Advice Bureaux on its 35th anniversary; acknowledges the enormous contribution that it has made to the local community in that time, including responding to 16,711 enquiries and securing £4.6 million of financial gains for clients in 2015; considers that the service represents …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM STANDARDS

Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes with concern that a recent investigation by the consumer group Which? found that there are carbon monoxide alarms available to buy online in the UK that are not compliant with the BS EN 50291 industry safety standard; further notes that such noncompliant alarms can fail to …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
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NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th November 2016
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS GEOBUS' 50,000TH PUPIL

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews' Geobus on hosting its 50,000th pupil; notes that the geological education initiative is run by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews and aims to educate young people across Scotland through workshops, active learning and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2016
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DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME

Tabled by: Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the importance of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) scheme for disabled people in Higher Education and the beneficial effect it has on recipients' academic achievements; acknowledges that DSA is associated with improved degree qualifications that result in significantly increased earnings; condemns the Government's reform of DSA, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

OLD PARISH OF COLLESSIE

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the communities which form the Old Parish of Collessie, Fife, as it existed at the time of both World Wars, specifically Collessie, Giffordtown, Charlottetown, Edentown and Ladybank, for the revival of an Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial, Giffordtown, which, in its observance, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House welcomes International Students Day, 17 November, notes the immense contribution that international students make to UK education, the economy and society; understands that other countries such as Canada, Australia and the US are outpacing the UK in terms of growth in the international education sector through a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
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CEASEFIRE ANNOUNCEMENT IN YEMEN BY SECRETARY KERRY

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry that the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi group in Yemen have agreed to a ceasefire which begins on 17 November 2016 believes a ceasefire to be vitally important in securing a permanent cessation of hostilities and diplomatic negotiations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
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ARGYLL TALKING NEWSPAPERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Argyll Talking Newspapers, the Ardrishaig-based charity which in 2016 is celebrating its 30th anniversary of reading and recording local news for blind and visually impaired people in Argyll and Bute and across the highlands and islands of Scotland; notes that since 1986 tens of thousands of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

TURKISH GOVERNMENT ACTIONS TOWARDS NGOS

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is gravely concerned by the continued assaults on political and human rights by President Erdogan's government in Turkey and the closure of so many non-governmental organisations, including organisations which assist women and refugees, the Rojava Association a charitable organisation which was raising money to support refugees from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANDREW'S PARISH, ROTHESAY, ISLE OF BUTE

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Fr Michael Hutson and all the parishioners, past and present, of St Andrew's Church, Rothesay on the Isle of Bute on the occasion of the parish's sesquicentennial celebration, 150 years of the island's Roman Catholic community being officially recognised as a parish on Bute; acknowledges that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK

Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2016
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern about the August 2016 arrest of Ghada Jamsheer, a prominent Bahraini women's rights and pro-democracy activist, on charges related to her exercising freedom of expression and making criticisms online of the government of Bahrain; recognises the ongoing judical harassment Ghada Jamsheer has faced as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
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POSITIVE ABOUT YOUTH AWARDS 2016

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the winners and all of those who were nominated at the 2016 Positive About Youth Awards organised by Renfrewshire Youth Voice; recognises that this award ceremony celebrates the excellent work and achievements of young people in Renfrewshire; notes that this was the sixth annual awards ceremony …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN TURKEY

Tabled by: Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest and imprisonment of Members of Parliament from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP), including the HDP Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, in Turkey on 4 November 2016; agrees with the statement from the High Representative of the EU for Foreign …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

HIBERNIAN FC'S GAMECHANGER

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Hibernian FC and their partners on launching GameChanger, a Public Social Partnership to help tackle inequalities and promote social justice; notes that this is a new initiative between Hibernian Football Club, Hibernian Community Foundation and NHS Lothian to use the power of football to improve the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
2nd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016

RIGHTAPPROACH CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of the #RightApproach campaign by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO); understands that through quotes, blogs, case-studies and videos, the campaign will seek to promote and encourage human rights-based approaches within the third sector and beyond; recognises that the #RightApproach campaign aims to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2016
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AYR UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB AND BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY POLICY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends Ayr United Football Club on making the progressive and significant step to proclaim the club to be breastfeeding friendly; welcomes the joint initiative between the Scottish Championship club and local breastfeeding advocates in Ayrshire; congratulates the campaigners on their local activities to encourage a range of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
15th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

SCOTTISH RUGBY LEAGUE

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates coach Steve McCormack, captain Danny Brough and the rest of the Scotland rugby league team on a thrilling 18-all draw against New Zealand, the world's number one ranked side, in their final group game of the Four Nations; notes that this is the first time that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes Anti-Bullying Week which takes place from 14 to 18 November 2016; acknowledges that this week is used to shine a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year; expresses deep concern that the NSPCC states that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

REFUWEEGEE WINTER CLOTHES APPEAL

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the Refuweegee Winter Clothes Appeal; notes that Refuweegee is a community led project set up to ensure that all refugees arriving in Glasgow are welcomed to the city in true Glaswegian style; supports the project's objectives to ensure that it provides everyone who wishes to make …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

WORLD NUMBER ONE MEN'S SINGLES TENNIS PLAYER ANDY MURRAY

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates and celebrates Andy Murray becoming the world's number one ranked men's singles tennis player; notes the success he has achieved this year in winning both the Wimbledon Championships and the Olympic Gold Medal, both for the second time; considers Andy a superb ambassador for his sport …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

EAST KILBRIDE FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride Football Club on its historic 27th successive win; notes that this surpasses Ajax's world record of 26 successive wins; wishes it all the best in its upcoming games; further congratulates the efforts of the manager Martin Lauchlan and all the players who have achieved …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016

EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House raises serious concern that the Government is considering abandoning its obligation to host the 2023 European Capital of Culture, to be launched in December 2016, because the event will take place four years after the planned date for the UK leaving the EU; notes that Dundee has …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
8th November 2016
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90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOTS INDEPENDENT

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the Scots Independent (SI) on the 90th anniversary of its first launch by the Scottish National League (SNL) in 1926; recognises that initially it was organised as the newsletter of the SNL, later to become the National Party of Scotland, which in turn merged with the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
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ANDY MURRAY

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes the success of Scotland's Andy Murray in achieving the hard-won place as the men's number one ranked player in the world for tennis singles; celebrates the prestige and honour that Andy Murray has brought to his community, Scotland and the UK by representing everyone in the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016

STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION AND THE NORTH DAKOTA PIPELINE

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of the United States since European settlement; further recognises that members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe see the pipeline as a major environmental and cultural threat to the First Nations of the Americas; understands that historical and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016

TRIDENT REPLACEMENT (NO. 2)

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that construction has begun on the Successor submarines as part of the programme to replace the Trident nuclear weapons system; is concerned that during the debate on the Address on 18 July 2016, Official Report, columns 6-114, the Government was unable to give an estimate for …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

MAGGIE'S CENTRE FIFE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises and congratulates Maggie's Centre Fife on its 10th birthday; understands that the centre has supported over 55,000 visits since it opened in 2006; acknowledges that the centre provides vital support to people affected by cancer, offering a programme of support that has been shown to strengthen …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

GOOD MONEY WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2016, which runs between 30 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the sustainable investment market currently represents £1.5 trillion assets under management; notes …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY

Tabled by: Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House has considered in full the contents of the WWF Living Planet Report 2016 and recognises the significant threat presented to the natural world through a 58 per cent decline in the recorded global populations of fish, birds, mammals and amphibians from 1970 to 2012; believes that without …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

85TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWHILL COLLIERY DISASTER

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 31 October 2016 marks the 85th anniversary of an explosion which killed 10 miners at Bowhill Colliery in Fife; commends the pupils from Cardenden, Dened and St Ninian's Primary Schools and all those attending a special service of remembrance in honour of the victims; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

STAND UP TO CANCER 2016

Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research, with clinical trials …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

THIN RED LINE APPEAL

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House commends the launch of the Thin Red Line Appeal that aims to secure the future of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling Castle; notes that Stirling and Stirling Castle are sites of significant historical, military and cultural significance which is in part due to …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on being named Scottish University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for a second consecutive year, as well as being placed in the top 10 in the UK for excellent teaching quality and student experience and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th November 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th November 2016

GLENCORSE BARRACKS

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern the announced closure of eight out of 22 military sites in Scotland, including the army barracks at Glencorse, Midlothian; further notes that there was no consultation over this closure which will have serious consequences for the local economy; considers that this must be a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY - VENUE OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Glasgow Women's Library, based in Bridgeton, on winning Venue of the Year at The Icon 2016 awards which celebrates UK diversity; considers that Glasgow Women's Library, a Recognised Collection of National Significance, is a beacon for feminist thought, history and performance; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

CLYDESDALE BANK REFINANCING PRACTICES

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes the June 2012 findings of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that there were serious failings in the sale of interest rate hedging products to some small and medium-sized businesses by Clydesdale Bank; further notes the earlier critical findings of the Treasury Select Committee that the voluntary …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

ARRAN FERRY SERVICE

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with concern the bid from Associated British Ports at Troon to take over the Isle of Arran ferry service from Ardrossan Harbour; further notes that Ardrossan has been the Ayrshire mainland port for Arran for 182 years; understands that Troon does not have its own harbour …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Tabled by: Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

FOUR NATIONS RUGBY LEAGUE

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Four Nations Rugby League tournament between England, Scotland, New Zealand and Australia; further welcomes the players and staff of the visiting New Zealand and Australian rugby league teams to the UK for the tournament; wishes all involved well in what will be an outstanding tournament …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

UPPER TRIBUNAL (IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM) DECISION ON ASYLUM SEEKERS FROM ERITREA

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) that Government decisions to return home Eritreans of draft age, who have or might be suspected of having evaded or deserted national service, presents a real risk of persecution or serious harm; notes that Eritrea, sometimes described …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016

LAURA CAMPBELL AND LAURA'S APPEAL

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates 16 year old Laura Campbell from Oban who through her campaign, Laura's Appeal, successfully persuaded 212 local people, including 101 of her fellow pupils at Oban High School, to register as potential bone marrow donors; applauds the remarkable support given to Laura and her family by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016

DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN IN 1988

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that the audio file of Ayatollah Montrazeri, former heir to Khomeini, in 1988, reveals new evidence about the massacre of more than 30,000 political prisoners in Iran's prisons in the summer of 1988 including women and children and all political prisoners who supported the opposition movement …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st November 2016

VOTING SYSTEM FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS

Tabled by: Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House welcomes the various collaborative campaigns to make votes matter by introducing a fair voting system; notes that petitions started since the 2015 general election calling for a fair voting system have gained over 500,000 signatures, and that recent polling suggests a significant majority of the public support …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

BEFRIEND MOTHERWELL AND SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the growing problem of loneliness and isolation among elderly people which has been proven to have detrimental effects on mental health and life expectancy; commends the work of the volunteers at Befriend Motherwell who provide support, social spaces and activities to elderly members of the community …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

2016 MÒD NAN EILEAN SIAR

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Mòd and organisers, An Comunn Gaidhealachd, on the success of the 2016 Mòd Nan Eilean Siar; recognises that the Mòd is the world's largest annual celebration of Gàidhlig music, culture and art with thousands of competitors attending from all over the world; notes …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
26th October 2016
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FAMILY FUND

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House thanks Family Fund for its contribution to families across the UK by providing grants to low income families supporting disabled and seriously ill children; notes that between 2015 to 2016 Family Fund issued 89,423 grants and services across the UK totalling more than £36 million; recognises that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

JOHN AINSLIE

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Mr John Ainslie, the co-ordinator for the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), on Friday 21 October 2016; recognises that he was a fervent peace advocate and was an influential voice in championing nuclear disarmament; agrees that Mr Ainslie was a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 4
Labour: 1
20th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

CATCH FISH AND CHIPS, GIFFNOCK

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock on being named the top fish and chip restaurant in Scotland at the National Fish and Chip awards, organised by Seafish; appreciates their success against judging criteria including customer service, fish sourcing, staff training and menu diversification; and wishes them …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

UN INITIATIVE ON MULTILATERAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-ended working group on Nuclear Disarmament concluded with the submission of a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly which calls for a conference to be convened in 2017 with a view to negotiating a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 7
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

COLOMBIAN PEACE AGREEMENT

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the official signing of the peace agreement between the government of Colombia and the FARC-EP and congratulates both sides on reaching this agreement after 52 years of conflict; recognises the ground breaking gender focus of the agreement and the transitional justice element which places the rights …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

NUCLEAR WARHEAD CONVOYS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Nukes of Hazard: nuclear bomb convoys on our road report, published on 21 September 2016, which documents the nuclear warhead convoys which are regularly driven across the UK; is deeply concerned that Freedom of Information requests have shown that these convoys have …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL OF NEGOTIATIONS ON THE UK LEAVING THE EU

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes the decision to leave the EU made in the referendum held on 23 June 2016; further notes that this decision did not call for the UK to leave the Single European Market and the Conservative Party manifesto commitment to safeguard British interests in the Single Market; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC), based in the Woodside area of Glasgow, on its 45th anniversary; recognises that the WSREC was established as the Glasgow Community Relations Council in 1971 but later became the Regional Equality Council and is now one of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

MINISTERIAL CORRECTIONS ON SAUDI ARABIA AND WAR CRIMES

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the Government's decision to issue corrections to six Ministerial Statements on whether Saudi Arabia committed war crimes in Yemen just as Parliament was about to rise for the summer recess; condemns the timing of these statements as an attempt to avoid scrutiny and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

KAMAL FOROUGHI AND NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the cases of Mr Kamal Foroughi and Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, British dual nationals, who are currently imprisoned without charge in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Mr Foroughi and Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe who have both been kept in solitary confinement at …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HOME-START GLASGOW NORTH

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Home-Start Glasgow North, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, on its 15 year anniversary; recognises that it is one of the leading family support charities in North Glasgow, established to increase the confidence and independence of families with at least one child under the age …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
18th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

SYRIAN PASSPORTS

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with grave concern reports that Syrian citizens and critics of the Syrian government have had their passports declared stolen by their government; further notes reports that as a consequence of this, UK authorities have confiscated passports based on such reports from the Syrian government, while at …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

#JUNX10N

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Donaldson's Trust, Linlithgow on the establishment of its new social enterprise, #JunX10n; recognises that the #JunX10n service will empower neuro-diverse young people, aged 16 to 25, to improve their chances of achieving sustained meaningful employment or creating their own enterprise; and commends Donaldson's Trust for its …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

GRANGEMOUTH COMMUNITY CARE

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Grangemouth Community Care on the vital support it has offered to older, infirm and disabled people over the last 40 years; recognises that it offers social opportunities such as lunch clubs, trips and excursions to help combat loneliness; and notes that this promotes independence which in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
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FALKIRK HOMELESS PROJECT

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk Homeless Project on the vital assistance it offers to families and individuals in the Forth Valley area who are moving from a homeless situation into rented accommodation; recognises that as well as providing vital furniture packs and household goods, it also offers essential support and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

HOMEAID

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates HomeAid West Lothian in Bathgate which provides support to those in the community facing economic and social exclusion; commends it on providing this type of service since 1984; recognises that it provides essential furniture and white goods for people who have been homeless or are on …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
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SANDS LOTHIANS

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House applauds Sands Lothians on the outstanding work it has carried out over the last 30 years in supporting bereaved parents who have experienced the pain of stillbirth or neonatal death; recognises that it offers tailored practical and emotional assistance; notes that it offers not only initial support …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
12th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

WINDING UP OF FIFA'S ANTI-RACISM TASKFORCE

Tabled by: Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House expresses concern about the recent news that FIFA has disbanded its anti-racism taskforce; notes with consternation that FIFA states that the job of the taskforce is over despite abundant evidence of continuing racism in world football, including incidents at the UEFA European Championships in France in summer …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

AERIAL BOMBING OF AN AID CONVOY IN SYRIA

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is horrified by the unspeakable suffering of the Syrian people; applauds the aid agencies and workers helping to alleviate the humanitarian crisis; condemns the 19 September 2016 destruction, by sustained airstrikes, of a UN humanitarian convoy carrying aid for the Aleppo region; believes those responsible for the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

CONDUCT OF CONCENTRIX

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect removal of tax credits for thousands …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS AND ANONYMOUS ELECTORAL REGISTRATION

Tabled by: Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House believes that current legislation for anonymous electoral registration disenfranchises a large proportion of domestic abuse survivors; commends the campaign by Women's Aid and Mehala Osborne to change the current legislation; notes that many domestic abuse survivors do not involve the police or courts in their own circumstances …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016

PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 20th October 2016

CASTLEHILL BOWLING CLUB

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Castlehill Bowling Club in Carluke on securing £6,539 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint awards programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less than £250,000 annual turnover; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

IMMIGRATION POLICY

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House expresses serious concern over the future direction of immigration policy in the UK following proposals announced by senior Government Ministers speaking at the Conservative party conference, including plans for private companies to record the number of foreign workers in their employ; believes that a person's suitability for …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

CONCENTRIX END OF CONTRACT

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the decision by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) not to renew the contract of American outsourcing firm Concentrix; understands that the Treasury has revealed 120 cases since October 2015 where Concentrix did not fully meet the performance standards laid out in its contract; notes that thousands …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

BIG LOTTERY GRANT SUCCESS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Circle on securing £489,070 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Circle for the work it does at the heart …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

TSB LOCAL CHARITY PARTNERSHIP 2016-17

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the commitment of TSB Uddingston to take part in the TSB Charity Partnership programme; applauds its decision to raise funds for local charity, St Andrew's Hospice as its new partner for 2016-17, which has been serving the people of Lanarkshire for 25 years delivering care and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

WOMEN'S AID SOUTH LANARKSHIRE AND EAST RENFREWSHIRE

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire on securing £410,699 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Women's Aid for …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016

FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA IN TURKEY

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is gravely concerned over reports of increasingly repressive treatment of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that a recently published decree ordered the closure of 131 media organisations, including three news agencies, 16 television channels, 23 radio stations, 45 daily newspapers, 15 magazines …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
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GAS SAFETY WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes 2016's Gas Safety Week beginning on 19 September; further notes that this awareness week, which is organised by the Gas Safe Register, aims to highlight the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning; notes that 5,123 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th September 2016
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25 YEARS OF GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Women's Library (GWL) on its 25th anniversary; welcomes that the library, now based in the city's Bridgeton area, has become a focal point for feminist thought, discussion and performance; further congratulates the GWL on being awarded status as a Recognised Collection of National Significance; notes …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
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SFA GRASSROOTS AWARDS 2016 AND BLANTYRE SOCCER ACADEMY

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Blantyre Soccer Academy (BSA) for recently being named as the recipients of the Scottish Football Association's (SFA) Best Professional Club in the Community Award; notes that it will be presented with this award on 22 September 2016 at Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park; recognises that since …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
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UK SKYDIVERS AT EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the success of the UK Skydiving teams, 4theQueen, Tyranno4us Rex, RAFSPA Lightning, TBC, 4sprung durch Technik, Pajama Pumas, PointsB4Friends and RAFSPA Raptor who will be representing the UK at the European Championships in Saarlouis, Germany; congratulates Tyranno4us Rex on becoming the 2016 AA class British Champions; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
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DECLARATION FOR HUMANITY SIGNING AT ST ANDREWS

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates the signing of the Declaration for Humanity by senior religious figures and scholars in Parliament Hall in St Andrews on 23 September 2016; notes the declaration, written by St Andrews Professor of Divinity Mario Aguilar, incorporates the teachings of different faiths and embraces the basic principles …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
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LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Linlithgow Folk Festival which is now in its 18th year; recognises that the festival is an important celebration of folk music in Scotland; further congratulates the Festival Association's success in bringing not only big names to the town of Linlithgow in recent …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
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CAITHNESS KLICS (2)

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Caithness KLICS on its recent funding award of £126,661 through the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; recognises that KLICS provides support and encouragement to young people to help them develop their confidence and understand their potential, and aims to maximise opportunities for them; notes that the funding …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
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THE YOUNG KARERS EAST SUTHERLAND (TYKES)

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Tykes on its recent grant of £10,000 from the Awards for All Scotland funding; recognises that Tykes is a charity which was established to provide information and support to children aged under 18 years of age who have a caring role within their family; notes that …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISLE OF MAY'S STATUS AS A NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE AND 200th ANNIVERSARY OF ITS MAIN LIGHTHOUSE

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Isle of May's status as a national nature reserve, as well as the 200th anniversary of its main lighthouse which is Scotland's oldest still in operation; notes the lighthouse, designed by Robert Stevenson, is now solar powered having been Scotland's first …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th September 2016
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CO-OPERATIVE SUPPORT FOR PIRAP

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House highly commends the Co-operative for becoming the first retailer to back the Plastics Industry Recycling Action Plan (PIRAP) and welcomes the company's appeal to others to support this very worthy initiative; notes the conscientious position that the company has taken in encouraging more organisations in the supply …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2016

MARSHALL ISLANDS

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation on Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference met again at the United Nations in New York in April and May 2015; understands that the UK signed up to and ratified the NPT in 1968, including Article VI, which creates an obligation …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2016

BIG LOTTERY FUND - LONDON OLYMPICS REPAYMENT

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House supports calls for the Government to repay the £425 million that it borrowed in 2007 from the Big Lottery Fund to help fund the shortfall in money needed to pay for the London Olympics and Paralympics; understands that the money was to be paid back when assets, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

OOR WULLIE BUCKET TRAIL

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House acclaims the success of the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail in Dundee which raised £883,000 for The Archie Foundation and a twin operating suite at Tayside Children's Hospital; commends the work of The Archie Foundation and its partners Wild In Art, DC Thomson and Dundee City Council for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
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DEREK MCEWAN AND BARRY COOK COMPLETING THE ENDUROMAN ARCH TO ARC TRIATHLON

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Derek McEwan from Cambuslang and Barry Cook from East Kilbride for completing the Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon; notes that this challenge involved Derek and Barry running from Marble Arch in London to Dover, then rowing from Dover to Calais and cycling onto the Arc de …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
13th September 2016
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ROBBIE SHEPHERD AND TAKE THE FLOOR

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House recognises the contribution of veteran broadcaster Robbie Shepherd as he stands down from presenting BBC Radio Scotland’s Take the Floor; congratulates him on hosting BBC Radio Scotland's longest running show for the past 35 years and commends his contribution to Scottish traditional music and broadcasting in general; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2016
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SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF NORTHFIELD ACADEMY

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Northfield Academy on reaching its 60th anniversary; recognises the proud history of Northfield Academy and notes the school's fantastic motto, Aspire to be Outstanding, and the encouragement and support it provides to all its pupils to aspire to be outstanding; notes the new Northfield Academy tartan …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2016
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POLAR OCEAN CHALLENGE

Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the great British explorer David Hempleman-Adams and his team on-board the 42 foot aluminium hulled yacht, Northabout, for successfully transiting the North East Passage and the North West Passage, thereby circumnavigating the North Pole in a single Arctic summer on 12 September 2016; notes that this …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
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MISSING TYPE CAMPAIGN 2016

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Missing Type campaign, which began on 15 August 2016, for raising awareness of the very urgent need to increase the number of blood donors; understands that the first Missing Type campaign took place in 2015 and succeeded in its aim of visually and publically displaying …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

TONGUE AND FARR SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Tongue and Farr Sports Association on its recent grant of £3,189 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; recognises that this community facility serves the Sutherland and Caithness areas with an aim of promoting healthy living and exercise to the benefit of local communities through …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th September 2016
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BETHANY FIRTH AND THE RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House congratulates Bethany Firth on twice winning gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and on setting a new world record by completing the 100 metres backstroke in 1 minute 4.05 seconds; acknowledges the pride felt by her achievement in her home village of Seaforde, County Down, and throughout …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th September 2016
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COUNT THEM IN CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House loudly applauds the Count Them In campaign launched by the Royal British Legion, Poppy Scotland and others to highlight the lack of gathered knowledge on members of our armed forces, their communities, where they live and their needs; wholeheartedly supports the objective to include new questions in …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2016
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WELSH OLYMPIC SUCCESS

Tabled by: Chris Elmore (Labour - Ogmore)
That this House congratulates the 23 Welsh athletes representing Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for their fantastic performance; notes the record-breaking haul of 10 Olympic medals; and recognises the particular achievement of medal-winners Elinor Barker, Owain Doull, Jade Jones, Hannah Mills, Becky James, Jazz Carlin, Victoria Thornley, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2016
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PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN CYPRUS

Tabled by: Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the work that has been invested in the Cyprus talks between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci since May 2015; recognises that the UN-sponsored talks have intensified and reached a crucial stage; realises that many Cypriots have …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2016
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SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the importance of Suicide Prevention Week 2016, beginning on 5 September 2016, and of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2016, in raising awareness and understanding of an issue which deeply affects so many people; offers condolences to all those who have lost a friend …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2016
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MALAWI FOOD CRISIS

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes the £24 million announced by the Government to support Malawi in the ongoing food crisis; notes with concern that Malawi is facing severe famine with an estimated 6.5 million people in that country identified as requiring emergency food assistance over the coming months; further notes that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
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PEACE PROCESS IN COLOMBIA

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates both the government of Colombia and the FARC-EP on reaching a final agreement on Peace for Colombia; welcomes the bilateral ceasefire; pays tribute to the British and Irish trades union movement and its campaign Justice for Colombia for building international support for the peace process; commends …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th September 2016
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MISS ABBY KANE AND THE RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House wishes great success for Miss Abby Kane of Largs in the Rio 2016 Paralympics; congratulates Abby on her accomplishments thus far in the sport of swimming and on becoming the UK's youngest Paralympian of Team GB 2016; commends Abby on all her hard work, resilience and professionalism …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
7th September 2016
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BONE MARROW DONATION

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that three year old Ava Stark, of Lochgelly in Fife, has been diagnosed with inherited bone marrow failure, an extremely rare blood condition which requires her to receive regular blood and platelet transfusions; understands that Ava's condition necessitates a stem cell transplant in order to guarantee …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2016
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CONGRATULATING LOCHGELLY GALA VOLUNTEERS

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the many years of hard work by Eileen McKenna, Helen Ross and Christine McGrath in their respective roles as Lochgelly Community Development Forum's chairperson, treasurer and secretary; recognises the contribution they have made throughout the Lochgelly community and most recently through the organisation of the Lochgelly …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
6th September 2016
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80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARROW MARCH

Tabled by: Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House commemorates with pride the 80th anniversary of the inspirational Jarrow Crusade; salutes the 200 jobless men who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to highlight the grim reality of life without work; commends the proud marchers who wanted Parliament to understand they were orderly, responsible …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
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SECURITY AT SELLAFIELD

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House is deeply concerned by the hazards at Sellafield exposed by the BBC's Panorama documentary, Sellafield's Nuclear Safety Failings; notes that these failings include the storage of radioactive waste in degrading plastic bottles and 97 incidents of staff shortages; further notes with concern the potentially catastrophic damage that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2016
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KINLOCHSHIEL SHINTY CLUB

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Kinlochshiel Shinty Club on its historic Macaulay Camanachd Cup victory beating Inveraray 5-3 at Mossfield Park, Oban; recognises that this is Kinlochshiel's first major senior national trophy in its history and acknowledges this is the latest high water mark in Shiel's best ever season, which also …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2016
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ACCESS TO PAYPAL IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with concern and surprise that the worldwide online payment system, PayPal, is not available to use for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, despite it being available to users in Israel and Israeli settlers living in the occupied West Bank; recognises that the situation …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
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CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND REPORT

Tabled by: Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) report, Paying More to be Poor, which examines the causes and impacts of the poverty premium on low income consumers in Scotland; applauds CAS for its work drawing attention to this issue and highlighting the ways in which low income consumers …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
6th September 2016
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REVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the growing casualisation of the labour market, and in particular the unwarranted blanket use of zero-hours contracts by highly profitable companies, such as Sports Direct, as well the bogus self-employment model adopted by companies, such as Deliveroo, Hermes and Uber, that undermine legal obligations …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
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DUNFERMLINE'S HERITAGE

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the initiative by local Dunfermline historian, Sheila Pitcairn, in highlighting the importance of the seven Scottish kings, two queens and three princes interned within Dunfermline Abbey; calls on Historic Scotland to recognise the true potential of Dunfermline as a must-see heritage hotspot and as the home …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
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UN COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the concluding observations of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the UK's sixth periodic report, published by that Committee on 14 July 2016; welcomes the Committee's recommendations to the Government to reverse the cuts in social security benefits introduced by the Welfare …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2016
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THE STORR LOCHS MONSTER

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House celebrates the first public unveiling of a 170-million year old Jurassic predator fossil that was discovered on a beach near SSE's Storr Lochs Power Station on the Isle of Skye; notes that it is the most complete skeleton of a sea-living reptile from the age of dinosaurs …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises the important role fulfilled by prison officers in the criminal justice system and the physical and often dangerous nature of their work; further recognises that prison officers perform a vital front line role akin to other first response and emergency services; notes with concern that the …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

NADIA MURAD BASEE TAHA, UN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR FOR THE DIGNITY OF SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates and acknowledges the immense contribution made by 23 year old Yazidi woman, Ms. Nadia Murad Basee Taha, in raising awareness of the plight of the victims of people trafficking, particularly women and girls across the world; commends that Nadia's work is to be recognised on 16 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MURDER OF CAROLINE GLACHAN

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 25 August 2016 marked 20 years since the murder of 14 year old Caroline Glachan; recalls that on 25 August 1996, Caroline's body was found in the River Leven near Bonhill in an appalling crime that shocked the local community; expresses regret that 20 years …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

GLOW GOLD SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Glow Gold September campaign which aims to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging iconic buildings to illuminate their facade in gold; notes that the campaign was started in Edinburgh by parents whose children were diagnosed with cancer and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

JALSA SALANA 2016

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House commends the organisers of Jalsa Salana 2016 on a wonderful event; celebrates the milestone achievement of this year's conference being the UK's 50th Jalsa Salana; notes that the event brought together around 30,000 participants from more than 50 countries with the aim of increasing religious knowledge and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

RING-FENCING FUNDING FOR 10 HOURS WEEKLY OF GAELIC BROADCASTING IN THE BBC ROYAL CHARTER AND AGREEMENT

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House notes that BBC ALBA, the Scottish Gaelic language television channel, reaches 74 per cent of the Scottish Gaelic audience 15 per cent of the national Scottish audience and has over 100,000 plays on BBC iPlayer every week; further notes that BBC ALBA is the first and only …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

CHANNEL 4'S YEAR OF DISABILITY AND UK PARALYMPIANS

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House welcomes Channel 4's Year of Disability and the commitment to broadcasting over 700 hours of coverage from the Paralympic Games in Rio in Summer 2016; commends the diversity of Channel 4's presenting and production teams in Rio, which includes the largest ever team of disabled presenters on …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

GIAN BOVE, ARGYLL & BUTE YOUNG INSPECTOR FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates 23 year old Gian Bove from Oban on becoming Argyll and Bute's first volunteer Young Inspector for Services for Children and Young People; notes that Gian, having grown up in the care system, saw the Young Inspector Project as his opportunity to give back to the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
21st July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

FARES4FREE SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the charity Fares4free which was founded by David Gibson to encourage taxi drivers in Scotland to offer free fares to armed forces veterans; notes that the charity works in partnership with local authorities, agencies and other charitable organisations to tackle loneliness and isolation amongst veterans; applauds …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2016

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes World Hepatitis Day falls on 28 July 2016; further notes that tens of millions of people across the globe are affected by the various strands of hepatitis, with an estimated 240 million currently affected by chronic hepatitis B alone; welcomes that in May 2016, member states …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
21st July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

BUDGET FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Tabled by: Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is alarmed at the planned 25 per cent cut to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) budget announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review; notes that the EHRC has brought together the knowledge and experience of the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

HEALTH CONSEQUENCES IN THE USE OF DEPLETED URANIUM

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that exposure to residual particles from weaponry containing the radioactive metal depleted uranium (DU), used in the invasions of both Iraq and Afghanistan, continues to produce serious and long-term health problems, not only for Iraqi and Afghani citizens living close to conflict zones, but also for …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016

JAMIE MURRAY AND BRUNO SOARES DOUBLES TITLE VICTORY

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Dunblane's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares on their win in the US Open Men's Doubles final; notes that this achievement follows victory by the pair in the Australian Open tennis championships earlier in 2016; commends both players on the example they set for young tennis …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2016
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SUCCESS OF HIGHLAND WILDCATS AMERICAN FOOTBALL TEAM

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the recent success of the Highland Wildcats American Football teams in winning the prestigious Britbowl Plate Championship competition at both under-19 and under-17 levels; recognises the years of hard work put in by coaches and players since the teams were formed in 2002; acknowledges the significant …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016

CONCENTRIX

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House condemns the treatment of UK citizens by Concentrix, a multi-billion pound American business services company contracted by HM Revenue and Customs to investigate alleged benefit fraud, paid on a results basis when it cuts the tax credit bill, profiting from stopping payments to those most in need; …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th September 2016

CANADIAN DECLARATION ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and congratulates the Federal Government of Canada on adopting in full the UN Declaration on Rights of lndigenous People; recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of Canada since European settlement; further recognises the worrying trends of high levels of attempted suicides highlighted by …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR TREK

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes that 8 September 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast episode of the Star Trek television series; congratulates the many actors, writers, producers and technical staff who have contributed to the show's success over the last 50 years; pays tribute to those of the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
5th September 2016
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CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND'S REPORT, LIVING AT THE SHARP END

Tabled by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's report, entitled Living at the Sharp End, which analyses the causes and impact of periods of no income for Citizen Advice Bureaux clients in Scotland, and notes that such periods are most often caused by issues caused by the Government's regressive austerity-fuelled welfare …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Independent: 1
18th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2016
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2016 ROLLER DERBY MEN'S WORLD CUP

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House wishes all the best to the Home Nations competing in the 2016 Roller Derby Men's World Cup in Calgary this month; notes that 20 teams representing countries from five continents will come together to play in Calgary from 21 to 24 July 2016; hopes that the tournament …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
19th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

DEATH SQUADS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESIDENT DUTERTE

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the extra-judicial killings of drug users in the Philippines; expresses the deepest concern that the killings come as a result of newly inaugurated President, Rodrigo Duterte, telling citizens to form death squads and in his words to go ahead and kill drug …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE GAMBIA

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House is very concerned about the situation in the Gambia with the continuing crack-down on freedom of expression, assembly and association, illustrated by the death in April of Solo Sandeng, Secretary of the opposition United Democratic Party, after being detained for participating in a protest in Banjul; is …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

MANDELA DAY AND THE LEGACY OF NELSON MANDELA

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House remembers with respect and love, in the week of his birthday, the incredible legacy left by Nelson Mandela to the world; acknowledges that to many Africans he was known simply as Madiba; endorses the message behind Mandela Day that all citizens of the world should endeavour to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

MINING AT GONG-NGON LARI, TIBET

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes with concern the treatment of protesters in Amchok, Tibet who were highlighting concerns about the environmental damage being caused by gold mining at Gong-ngon Lari; further notes that this site has occasioned at least 30 non-violent protests; notes the latest protest occurred in early June with …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHANGING PLACES CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises that standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability; acknowledges that many people with conditions including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries need extra facilities to allow them to use toilets safely and comfortably; applauds the tireless and ground-breaking …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

RETIREMENT OF NOLEEN DELENEY

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Noleen Deleney to the catering services of the House of Commons on the occasion of her retirement from the House after 29 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution in ensuring members feel welcomed and able to carry out …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 24
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
18th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND GRANT OF PROBATE

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the decision of the Department of Work and Pensions to include a requirement that relatives of deceased mineworkers be required to accompany any application with a Grant of Probate, the purpose of doing so to apparently reduce the overall amount of compensation payable under …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

RECOGNITION OF GENOCIDE BY DAESH

Tabled by: Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House expresses profound concern that, despite voting 279 in favour and none against the motion calling on the Government to refer genocidal atrocities of Daesh to the United Nations Security Council on 14 April 2016, still, no such referral has been made; recalls the words of the Secretary …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

DRESS CODES FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the right of employers to determine a dress code for public-facing staff but does not accept that they have a right to insist on the compulsory wearing by female employees of high heels which cause short-term discomfort but long-term conditions such as hallux valgus, bunions and …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises that parents do not choose to adopt a child for financial gain, but feels that they should be supported to avoid financial stress when taking a child into their family; decries the inequality of self-employed adopters receiving no financial support during adoption leave unless they qualify …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

PASSENGER NUMBERS AT HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED AIRPORTS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the announcement by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) that the second quarter of 2016 has seen an additional 36,225 passengers at the 11 HIAL airports across Scotland; recognises this is an increase of 9.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2015; and further …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

TESCO FARESHARE FOODCLOUD INITIATIVE - BARRHEAD

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the initiative introduced by Fareshare in partnership with Foodcloud which redistributes surplus food from Tesco stores to local charities and community groups; notes that the scheme enables local supermarkets to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus, unsold food to good causes in local communities; commends the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2016
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70TH ANNIVERSARY OF BURNTISLAND AND FLEKKEFJORD TWINNING

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Burntisland and Flekkefjord on the 70th anniversary of their twinning, which is understood to be one of the oldest existing town twinnings in the world; notes that the twinning was formalised in 1946, and has endured for seven decades through the efforts of both towns and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
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FUTURE OF FORT GEORGE MILITARY BASE

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that Fort George, home of the historic Black Watch, has been in continuous use as a garrison for almost 250 years; recognises its importance as both a military base and as a heritage attraction that welcomes 55,000 visitors a year; is concerned about the potential impact …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
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8TH AYR BOYS' BRIGADE COMPANY

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ethan Toner from the 8th Ayr Boys' Brigade Company, based at St James Parish Church in Ayr, who has gained his Queen's Badge; recognises that this is the highest award that a boy can achieve in the Boys' Brigade; notes the opportunities that organisations like the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
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CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL FOR AYR UNITED FC

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayr United FC for gaining a much deserved return to the Scottish Championship; recognises that the penalty shoot-out victory over Stranraer in the play-off final was the first time in 60 years that the Honest Men were able to clinch a title on home turf; commends …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th July 2016
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SCOTTISH BOXING

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Donny McPike, the 11 year old boxing champion from Coylton, on his recent sporting successes; commends his recent victories in the Scottish Intermediate Championships for 36 kilos, the Western District Championships and his defence of the Scottish title for the second year in a row; recognises …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

GAMBLE AWARE WEEK

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of Gamble Aware Week which runs from 18 to 23 July 2016; notes that this initiative is now in its second year; recognises the outstanding work that charities such as GamCare, RCA Trust and Gordon Moody do, working together with the betting industry to …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
13th July 2016
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FRANCE'S NATIONAL DAY

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House sends friendly greetings to the people of France on 14 July; notes that this date was designated as their National Day by law on 6 July 1880 in commemoration of the Fête de la Fédération which took place on 14 July 1790 at a time when the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

ASSOCIATE STATUS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing number of reports of British academics and scientists being asked to leave EU-funded projects or step down from leadership roles due to post-EU referendum funding fears, and of British universities coming under pressure to abandon international collaborations with EU partners; further …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th July 2016
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RETURN OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES

Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is aware that it took decisions 200 years ago this year which are now over time for review; notes that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2016
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GLASGOW AIRPORT 50th ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House recognises the 50th anniversary of the opening of Glasgow Airport; notes that the airport was officially opened by HM The Queen on 27 June 1966; welcomes that this important milestone was marked by a visit by HRH The Princess Royal; recognises the recent achievements of Glasgow Airport, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

AUTISM-FRIENDLY SHOPPING AT INTU BRAEHEAD

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes an initiative launched by intu Braehead to make the shopping centre more autism-friendly; notes that staff at intu Braehead have been given specialist training by Scottish Autism to better understand the challenges facing people with autism and what can be done to support them and their …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th July 2016
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CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
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TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
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JOURNALISTS AT BBC PARLIAMENT CHANNEL

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House congratulates all those who are employed in producing content for the BBC Parliament Channel for doubling its viewing figures over recent years; appreciates the hard work that goes into providing live and recorded coverage of the parliaments and assemblies across the UK and the European Parliament, together …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
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EURO 2016 AND WALES

Tabled by: Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House congratulates the Welsh football team on its fantastic performance in UEFA Euro 2016 and on reaching its first major championship semi-final; commends the national team and its supporters for their conduct on and off the field; recognises the hard work and dedication of manager Chris Coleman, the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2016
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STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2016
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BREASTFEEDING WELCOME AWARDS FOR EAST RENFREWSHIRE NURSERIES

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the 22 nurseries based in East Renfrewshire that have received a Breastfeeding Welcome award from the East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care partnership; notes that the award was developed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to recognise organisations that support and understand the needs of breastfeeding …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
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UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN FEES GUARANTEE TO EU STUDENTS

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the comments from the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, clearly stating the University's continued commitment to EU students; notes that he has offered assurances that the University will work with all concerned to ensure that the voice of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 1
20th July 2016
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DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY PENTLANDS

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Dementia-Friendly Pentlands on its recent nomination for Scotland's Dementia Award in the category of Best Dementia-Friendly Community initiative and its continuing work in creating a dementia-friendly Scotland; and encourages the Government to work with devolved parliaments, civic society and pharmaceutical companies to improve the lives of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
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HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) new strategy Helping Great Britain work well; recognises that 1.2 million people a year suffer from work-related illness and thousands die from diseases caused by work; commends the Strategy's renewed focus on occupational health as a key …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2016
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VIOLENCE IN BURUNDI

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes and condemns the escalating political violence in Burundi; highlights the alarming number of alleged killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances that have occurred there since President Nkurunziza defied the constitution and stood for a third term in office in April 2015; recognises that over 250,000 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
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REPORT ON THE VOLKSWAGEN EMISSIONS SCANDAL

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes the Third Report of the Transport Committee, on Volkswagen emissions scandal and vehicle type approvals, HC69, which criticises Volkswagen for its deception in the recent emissions scandal; recognises that the company acted with a cynical disregard for emissions limits which exist to protect human health; criticises …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 47
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
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KANZEN KARATE SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates Kanzen Karate Scotland on their recent outstanding success at the World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships 2016, which were held in Dublin between 15 and 19 June 2016 and attracted over 2,000 international karate athletes; notes that the Kanzen 13 to 14 year-old Girls …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016

ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016

STEWARTON ACADEMY AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARDS

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Stewarton Academy for receiving an Awards for All Scotland grant of £7,470 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that through this grant S3-S4 pupils will be able to participate in the expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Awards; wishes the pupils of Stewarton Academy …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
12th July 2016
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STATUS OF EU CITIZENS IN THE UK

Tabled by: Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House demands from the incoming Prime Minister urgent and clear assurances to be given to protect the status of citizens of other EU countries who are contributing massively to the UK and require commitments as to their future.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th July 2016
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CENTRESTAGE COMMUNITIES CATALYST PROJECT

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Centrestage Communities on being awarded a grant of £692,080 from the Big Lottery Fund to invest in its Catalyst project; understands that the three year project will provide help to enable a successful transition to community life for people who have served prison sentences of less …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
12th July 2016
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KILMARNOCK STATION RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock Station Railway Heritage Trust on being awarded a grant of £149,385 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this will be used to fund an initiative to deliver capacity and resilience building to address loss, isolation and loneliness to enable people to connect with the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th July 2016
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UK APPLICATION TO THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUND AND EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2016
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UNICEF CHANGE THE CONVERSATION BREASTFEEDING CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends UNICEF on launching their campaign to Change the Conversation on breastfeeding in the UK; notes that the UK has among the lowest rates of breast feeding in the world; regrets the cancellation of the national infant feeding survey in 2015, which provided vital data on breastfeeding …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2016
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WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for their endeavours during the European Football Championships in France; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and his backroom staff for their incredible stewardship of this great Welsh side during the tournament; further congratulates the red sea of Welsh supporters for …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2016
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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW RAPE CRISIS CENTRE

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow's Rape Crisis Centre on its 40th anniversary; considers that the service has provided free, sensitive and confidential support to vulnerable women across Glasgow and the West of Scotland for four decades and is a lifeline service for local women who have suffered rape, sexual abuse …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2016
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BALLOCH PARK, WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House marks the centenary of Balloch Park in West Dunbartonshire; observes that the park has served as a popular location for generations of families in West Dunbartonshire, as well as an attractive destination for tourists; notes the cultural significance of the park's contribution to the area, having played …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2016
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STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses strong concern that the Government has not guaranteed the rights of EU nationals to stay in the UK after the country leaves the EU; notes that there are three million EU nationals currently living, working or studying in the UK; further notes that many of them …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
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RENT-TO-OWN RETAILERS

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the concerning lending practices of many rent-to-own retailers; considers that these retailers often target the most financially vulnerable families in local communities; shares the concerns of affected citizens who risk being driven further into long-term debt by the prospect of short-term lower prices for essential household …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th July 2016
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VIOLENCE AGAINST AHMADI MUSLIMS IN ASIA

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern that recently members of the Ahmadiyya faith have been targeted in religious hate crimes across Asia; recognises that an Ahmadi mosque was attacked and destroyed in Central Java, which local media claims was the 114th attack on Ahmadis in Indonesia since 2007; further recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
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DEATH OF EX COUNCILLOR JIM SIBBALD OF ARMADALE, WEST LOTHIAN

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with sadness the death on 2 July 2016 of Mr James Sibbald of Armadale, a former long-serving Councillor and public servant of his community; further notes that Mr Sibbald was first elected to Barbauchlaw Ward in 1977 and served continuously until standing down due to ill …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2016
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JO'S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the excellent work of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust in raising the awareness and importance of cervical screening in the UK; understands that Jo's Trust once again very successfully championed Cervical Screening Awareness Week from 13 to 19 June, to ensure that as many women as possible …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th July 2016
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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR SCOTLAND MALAWI MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROJECT

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the Scottish Government's announcement that it is to provide £300,000 funding to combat the chronic absence of psychiatrists in Malawi; notes that this funding was announced by the Minister for International Development and Europe, Dr Alasdair Allan, alongside Professor John Saka, Vice-Chancellor of the University of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2016
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RNLI VOLUNTEERS AND KEY WORKER HOUSING SCHEMES

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the essential service provided by the RNLI throughout the UK and the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; further recognises the importance of RNLI stations to coastal and island communities; notes that many local authorities set aside social housing that is reserved exclusively …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
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FIFTEEN YEARS OF THE MARYHILL INTEGRATION NETWORK

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow-based charity Maryhill Integration Network on its 15th anniversary; notes that the charity, founded in 2001, aims to bring communities together through art, social, cultural and educational groups and projects, offering people a chance to learn new skills, meet new people, share experiences and take part …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2016
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DECLARATION OF ARBROATH

Tabled by: Mike Weir (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes that the Declaration of Arbroath has been recognised as a UNESCO Memory of the World; welcomes the recognition of the international importance of the document and its influence on democracy and the significant impact on the Declaration of American Independence; recognises the long campaign for recognition …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th July 2016
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HEART VALVE VOICE CHARITY

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
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DAESH ATTACKS IN IRAQ AND BANGLADESH

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the recent Daesh attacks in Baghdad, Iraq, and in Dhaka, Bangladesh; notes that these were attacks upon the democratic process; urges the free world to unite in opposition to Daesh; conveys to the innocent families of those killed deepest sympathies; and urges the Government to continue …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
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COMMISSIONING OF INFANT FEEDING SERVICES

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the publication by Public Health England of guidance for the commissioning of local infant feeding services; notes that the guidance states that breastfeeding is an important public health policy; is glad that the guidance has been produced in conjunction with the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative, which …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2016
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ANNUAL REFUGEE AND SOLIDARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the Scottish Unity Football League and Glasgow Afghan United for hosting the Annual Refugee and Solidarity Football Tournament on 26 June 2016 as part of Refugee Festival Scotland; notes that 21 teams competed in the tournament, comprising players from a range of countries across the world; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2016
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RETIREMENT OF COUNCILLOR WILLIE CLARKE

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises, in the spirit of Jo Cox's appreciation for collaborative politics, the outstanding contribution by Councillor Willie Clarke to his local community in Fife; understands that, following a career as a miner at the Seafield Pit in Kirkcaldy, Mr Clarke was elected as a councillor for the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
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SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND PROJECT IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ARGYLL AND BUTE

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Support in Mind Scotland on its recent grant of £495,367 from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities funding; recognises that Support in Mind Scotland is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life of individuals who have been affected by mental health illness, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th July 2016
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CND LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) for organising a lobby of Parliament against the renewal of Trident in July 2016; shares the feelings of CND that the Government should be using the billions of pounds used on Trident for other underfunded, public services; notes the work …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
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WIMBLEDON 2016

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Andy Murray, Jordanne Whiley, Gordon Reid, Alfie Hewitt and Heather Watson for their historic success at Wimbledon; commends Andy Murray for winning his second Wimbledon title and his third Grand Slam overall and applauds Jordanne Whiley for winning her third Wimbledon women's wheelchair doubles title in …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th July 2016
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GORDON REID AND WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Gordon Reid from Helensburgh on winning two titles at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships, the men's doubles wheelchair final, playing alongside partner Alfie Hewett, and the inaugural men's singles wheelchair title just 24 hours later, when he defeated Sweden's Stefan Olsson 6-1, 6-4; notes that these Wimbledon …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2016
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LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION

Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed privatisation of the Land Registry; expresses further concern that any privatisation will have serious consequences for transparency and accountability in the UK property market and hinder efforts to crackdown on corruption and money entering the UK property market via offshore jurisdictions; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2016
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ERSKINE HOSPITAL CENTENARY

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes the 100th anniversary of Erskine Hospital; notes that Erskine Hospital provides unrivalled nursing, residential, respite and dementia care for veterans and spouses in homes in Bishopton, Glasgow and Edinburgh; appreciates the very high standard of care that staff and volunteers have provided to over 85,000 veterans …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2016
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EAST KILBRIDE REFEREE AND EURO 2016

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates referee Bobby Madden from East Kilbride in being selected as part of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) officiating team at the UEFA Euro 2016 Football Championships in France; notes that he is part of a strong Scottish presence at the tournament; welcomes the UEFA recognition of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2016
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THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT'S STANDING COUNCIL ON EUROPE

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the formation by the Scottish Government of an expert-led Standing Council on Europe tasked with advising Scottish Ministers on how best to secure Scotland's relationship with the EU whilst protecting Scotland's wider interests and objectives as the country begins to enter discussions and negotiations with European …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th June 2016
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WORLD BENZODIAZEPINE AWARENESS DAY

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House is aware that 11 July 2016 is World Benzo Awareness Day and that this is a campaign which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of benzodiazepine drugs and the mis-prescribing of them; believes that global awareness of the severe problem of prescribed benzodiazepine drug dependency is …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th June 2016
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GLENTANAR COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Glentanar Community Football Club, based in Aberdeen, on receipt of funding from Awards for All to fund a programme of free coaching sessions for school pupils aged four to 10; welcomes this programme and the opportunities it will bring to children from nearby communities and schools; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
28th June 2016
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SECTION 75 EMPLOYER DEBT

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House expresses concern that changes to pensions legislation intended to ensure that employers meet their pension scheme liabilities are causing unintended financial difficulties for small business owners in non-associated multi-employer pension schemes, including the Plumbing and Mechanical Services (UK) Industry Pension Scheme; notes that the section 75 employer …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th June 2016
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THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE OUTCOME OF THE EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes the arguments of Vote Leave during the EU referendum process around the importance of democracy and the electorate holding decision-makers to account; further notes that as part of the UK's withdrawal from the EU both Houses of Parliament will have a significant say on many of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2016
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that performance management systems operating in central government departments are discriminatory and unfair; recognises that analysis of the government data by academics from Keele University indicates that there are statistically significant differences in performance outcomes based on gender, age, grade and working patterns and, particularly, in …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th June 2016
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ROLE OF SCOTLAND'S FIRST MINISTER IN APPOINTMENT OF A NEW COMMISSIONER

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes the decision of Lord Hill, the UK Commissioner, to resign his post in the aftermath of the EU referendum; commends him for his work and for having taken this difficult but principled decision in the light of the result; further notes the decision of the people …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Independent: 4
27th June 2016
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GLASGOW HOSTS HOMELESS WORLD CUP 2016

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow on hosting the Homeless World Cup (HWC) 216; notes that 64 teams representing 52 countries will come together to play in George Square from 10 to 16 July; welcomes the support of Glasgow Caledonian University, Act Global, STV, Tesco, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Government and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
27th June 2016
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MR. CHRIS WIECZOREK AND COMPANY HELP FOR VETERANS IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Mr. Chris Wieczorek of Bo'ness, and his company Wizz Properties Limited based in Falkirk, on efforts to help veterans in Scotland back on their feet, by providing them with renovated accommodation, and work, in order to help them adjust to civilian life after service; notes that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th June 2016
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ST THOMAS' PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEILSTON AND UNICEF'S RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Primary 7 of St Thomas' Primary School, Neilston on its brilliant work in promoting Rights Respecting Schools and the outstanding research and community engagement it has undertaken in developing this valuable work; commends it for its terrific enthusiasm, which has influenced others inside and outside of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
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BARRA AND HEATHROW AIRPORTS

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House recognises that the Beach Airport in Barra, Hebrides, celebrates 80 years of landing on the beach and that the beach runway is the only one in the Northern Hemisphere, perhaps the world, that has scheduled flights; notes that the airport has three designated runways, one more than …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2016
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ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 2016

Tabled by: Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland on its 176th show and another successful year holding the event in lngliston; notes that the show generates over £46 million for the Scottish economy every year and brings a significant number of jobs and tourists to Edinburgh …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th June 2016
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XENOPHOBIA AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House recognises the hugely positive contribution made by nationals of other countries, including other EU countries, to the UK's economy, society, communities and families; condemns the xenophobia, racism and hostility that many are encountering; believes that political discourse and rhetoric both during, and for many years prior to, …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th June 2016
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QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO THE VALE OF LEVEN AUTISM AND ASPERGER'S FORUM

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the Vale of Leven Autism and Asperger's Forum (VOLAAF) on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups, which is the highest form of recognition for voluntary organisations; believes that VOLAAF carries out invaluable work in supporting parents and carers of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
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SCOTTISH CHARITY AWARDS 2016 AND SAHELIYA

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh-based charity Saheliya on winning Charity of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards 2016; recognises the innovative and inspiring work done by Saheliya in promoting positive mental health amongst black, minority ethnic asylum seeker, refugee and migrant women and girls; applauds all the award winners …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
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CENTENARY YEAR OF CHRISTIE PARK VETERANS BOWLING CLUB

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 2016 marks the centenary year of the founding of the Christie Park Veterans Bowling Club in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire; understands that the main aim of the club is to provide a good environment for veterans of life who wish to participate in bowling and to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
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CLYDEBANK BLITZ REMEMBERED GROUP

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House wishes to acknowledge and thank the Clydebank Blitz Remembered Group which was set up to commemorate and coordinate events to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz; notes that the group compiled stories from survivors of the blitz and relatives of those affected, who were given …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
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CLYDEBANK-BUILT QUEEN ELIZABETH 2

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the illustrious history of the Clydebank-built ship Queen Elizabeth 2; congratulates the shipbuilders of John Brown's shipyards in constructing such an iconic vessel, which has sailed over five million miles around the world over her 49-year history; notes the current plight of the ship, which now …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
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NON-PAYMENT OF NATIONAL LIVING WAGE AND SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by ongoing job losses, alleged visa abuses and low pay in the offshore supply vessel (OSV) sector which services the UK oil and gas industry in the North Sea; notes that the downturn in oil prices since August 2014 has led to over 1,000 job …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
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TEAM UK AT EUROSKILLS, GOTHENBURG 2016

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates 19-year-old Isla McLarty of Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire on being selected to represent the UK at EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016 in the beauty therapy competition; notes that Isla was selected to represent Team UK after excelling in the WorldSkills UK National Finals with the standards required being …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
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TARGETED ATTACKS ON MEDICAL FACILITIES IN SYRIA

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with very great concern the ongoing targeting of medical facilities in Syria by airstrikes carried out by the Russian Air Force and by Assad regime forces; further notes that doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, patients and civilians have been killed in huge numbers as a result of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th June 2016
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REFUGEE WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House welcomes Refugee Week 2016, which runs from 20 to 26 June; believes that this year's theme for Refugee Week of Welcome is particularly important given that the world is currently facing the greatest refugee crisis since the end of the Second World War, with 20 million refugees …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2016
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CROSSHOUSE EARLY LANGUAGE CENTRE

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises the work that the Crosshouse Early Language Centre performs in supporting pre-school children with a variety of severe language and communication difficulties; congratulates the centre on its £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant for upgrades to the centre's outdoor facilities to help develop children's communication and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
29th June 2016
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ATHLETIC MEDAL AWARDS AND DOPING

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the tremendous efforts and achievements of all British athletes that have represented the UK in international competitions in their various disciplines; congratulates those who have won medals and also those who came close in these competitions; commends them on their excellent sportsmanlike conduct and value for …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
29th June 2016
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PERFORMANCE OF NHS LANARKSHIRE

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the success of NHS Lanarkshire for exceeding the national improvement aim to reduce hospital standardized mortality rates (HSMR) by 20 per cent; notes that the HSMR provides a starting point to assess the factors that can influence mortality and identify areas of improvement; acknowledges that HSMR …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
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EAST AYRSHIRE CARERS CENTRE

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the East Ayrshire Carers Centre on its award of £40,000 from the ScottishPower Energy People Trust; understands that the award enables the provision of a more direct service to vulnerable carers in rural areas where transport costs can become a barrier to receiving support; welcomes the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
15th June 2016
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CATRINE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Catrine Amateur Football Club on its Awards for All Scotland grant of £6,232 from the Big Lottery Fund; welcomes its plans to hold a community festival to celebrate the village of Catrine's historic connection to cotton milling and bringing local people together; applauds its community-minded actions …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
14th June 2016
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STRATHEDEN HOSPITAL

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the commitment of NHS Fife and the Scottish Government to caring for some of the most vulnerable patients by investing in and opening a new purpose-built Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit at Stratheden Hospital by Cupar, Fife for people experiencing episodes of mental illness; notes that it …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th June 2016
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2016 REPORT BY UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the 2016 Report by the UN Commission of lnquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, published on 8 June 2016; further notes that the Commission describes evidence of crimes against humanity by the Eritrean government, including the use of forced and indefinite …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th June 2016
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ST ANDREWS DEMENTIA FRIENDLY TOWN

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the commitment of businesses and organisations in St Andrews to make the town a Dementia-Friendly Community; and celebrates the efforts of those involved in the campaign to work together to help people with dementia remain a part of their community and not become apart from it, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th June 2016
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INAUGURAL FLIGHT FROM DUNDEE TO AMSTERDAM

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House celebrates the inaugural flight that took off from Dundee Airport to Amsterdam Schipol in May 2016; congratulates everyone involved in campaigning for the maiden flight; notes that this route will not only provide the people of Dundee and the surrounding areas with more options for international travel, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th June 2016
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CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE COLLECTION FEE

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls on the Government to remove the 4 per cent Child Maintenance Service collection fee for domestic abuse victims; notes that for domestic abuse victim-survivors, the alternative family-based arrangement is in most cases impossible to arrange; believes that using the Child Maintenance Service may be the only …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
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WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2016

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises World Blood Donor Day 2016; affirms the importance of donating blood, with just one visit capable of saving up to three lives; recognises the need for more young people to join the blood donor register; and hopes that the 2016 campaign will help to raise awareness …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
8th June 2016
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EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT

Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary and public debate around the EU-Canada trade agreement CETA, most especially that CETA may be provisionally implemented before a debate in the House; recognises that it has still not been confirmed whether CETA is a mixed or sole competence agreement, …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2016
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CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House marks Volunteers Week 2016, by recognising the invaluable service to grieving Scots of Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS), which is only able to fully function thanks to its loyal and highly-trained 350 volunteers; notes that their commitment means that more than 4,000 people in Scotland every year …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
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JOAN MORRIS AND MARSH AWARD FOR CARERS

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates carer Joan Morris for receiving the Marsh Award for Carers on 9 June 2016; notes that the Marsh Award, which is a joint award from the Carers Trust and Marsh Christian Trust, recognises carers and former carers for their outstanding contribution as volunteers at their local …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STIRLING ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB'S FAR EAST TOUR

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises that June 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Stirling Albion Football Club's Far East tour; notes that en route to the Far East, Stirling Albion played AEK Athens, losing 2-0, and an Iranian select team, winning 1-0, before travelling to Japan to play both a Japanese …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
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THE WYND CENTRE, PAISLEY

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Wynd Centre in Paisley on receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises that this is the highest award that any voluntary group can receive in the UK; notes that the Wynd Centre has been providing counselling support in Paisley for over 30 years; further …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
14th June 2016
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PITTENCRIEFF PRIMARY SCHOOL - P6 CLASS

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates P6 pupils from Pittencrieff Primary School, Dunfermline, on their enthusiastic investigation into how democracy works and how it can affect their lives; and recognises all the hard work they have out into the project and thanks them for the insightful and challenging questions they put to …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
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NEWTONMORE CAMANACHD CLUB AND MACTAVISH CUP

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Newtonmore Camanachd Club on its victory in winning the MacTavish Cup; recognises that the boys of the Eilan have now won the MacTavish Cup a staggering 40 times; and commends them for this historic achievement in shinty.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
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MACTAVISH JUVENILE CUP

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Skye Camanachd on winning the 2016 MacTavish Juvenile Cup at Inverness on 11 June 2016; notes that Skye won the cup by a margin of 2-1 against Fort William; and further notes that with Skye's first team having returned to the top flight this season, it …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th June 2016
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TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attacks on innocent civilians celebrating Pride Month at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida; offers its deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured; extends its sincerest condolences to the whole of the US; recognises the tragedy as an attack of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
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DEVELOPMENTS IN LIBYA

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House voices its concern regarding political developments in Libya and, in particular, the possibility that the UK may be drawn directly into armed conflict in that country; notes that a draft proposal has been circulated by the UK representative to other members of the UN Security Council proposing …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th June 2016
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ORLANDO ATTACK

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House condemns the homophobic attack in Orlando, Florida that is estimated to have killed 50 people and wounded 53 more in what is considered to be the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history; welcomes the vigils that are being held in cities across the world with communities …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 46
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016

COURIER CAN IT CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the campaign by the Courier to encourage secondary schools in Fife, Tayside, Perthshire and Angus to ban caffeine-based fizzy energy drinks from all school premises; and encourages retailers to act responsibly when selling these products, to adhere to the British Soft Drinks Association’s Code of Practice …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
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CUMNOCK JUNIORS COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Cumnock Juniors Community Enterprise on its £6,232 Awards for All grant from SportScotland; notes the charity's efforts to encourage regular participation in sport and physical activity in an inclusive, affordable, ethical and fair manner; supports the aims of encouraging people of all ages and abilities to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
9th June 2016
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CARRICK RUGBY SHIELD VICTORY

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Carrick Rugby Club on its victory against Highland/Inverness in a tense day at Murrayfield for the BT Shield; recognises the club is one of the few in Scotland to offer a comprehensive rugby section of the curriculum at a state owned school; acknowledges the partnership that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th June 2016
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AYR FISHING VILLAGE YOUTH PROJECT

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Dunure Village Youth Club on winning the Time to Shine Arts and Creativity Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016; acknowledges the significant contribution to the lives of young people in Dunure of bringing art and youth work together; recognises the vibrant …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
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DALMELLINGTON BOWLING CLUB

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Dalmellington Bowling Club on its £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes the benefits the club brings to the local community in providing a hub for sports events and facility hire for weddings and funerals; acknowledges the difficulties faced by small …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
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ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AYR LIMITED

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Access to Employment Ayr Limited on gaining a £258,453 grant from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities: Life Transitions fund; acknowledges the value of providing an employability service and support to those who want to move on from a criminal past and addictions; recognises the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2016
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FRIENDS OF HILLSIDE

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Cumnock-based charity Friends of Hillside on receiving a £8,274 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the value of providing support for children with additional support needs; recognises the difficulties faced by children with disabilities in accessing bespoke IT equipment suitable for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
9th June 2016
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TACKLING HOMELESSNESS

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates South Ayrshire Escape from Homelessness Ltd on securing £507,187 in funding through the Investing in Communities: Life Transitions fund; appreciates that this funding will be used to deliver pre-tenancy support to 650 people, as well as a befriending service and a group for women who have …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th June 2016
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POWERBOAT P1 SCOTTISH GRAND PRIX OF THE SEA

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the hosting of the inaugural Powerboat P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea, which is being held in Inverclyde on 18 and 19 June 2016; understands that the potential economic impact of the event is estimated to be approximately £2.5 million; recognises that Inverclyde’s location and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th June 2016
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GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan Youth Trust on securing £82,597 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Medium Grants Scotland; appreciates that this grant will fund a programme of activities aimed specifically at young people with additional support needs; further appreciates the benefits experienced by the young people of Girvan and surrounding …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
9th June 2016
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EAST RENFREWSHIRE ATHLETE AND THE PARALYMPICS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Andrew Mullen on his selection to represent Paralympics GB in para-swimming at the 2016 Rio Paralympics; reflects on the commitment, dedication and hard work which Andrew has put in; applauds the support of the World Class Performance Programme, with funding from the Government and National Lottery …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th June 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016

THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2016 marks the fourth anniversary of the UK Government becoming a signatory to the Istanbul Convention on violence against women and girls; expresses disappointment that the Government, despite outlining their commitment to do so several times, has still failed to ratify this important …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
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UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING OLYMPIC SUCCESS

Tabled by: Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the four University of Stirling swimmers, Duncan Scott, Robbie Renwick, Ross Murdoch, and Craig Benson, who have been chosen to represent the Team GB swimming team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games; celebrates the talents of these Scottish swimmers; hopes that these four swimmers compete in …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th June 2016
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SPORTWORX ENTERTAINMENT

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Sportworx Entertainment on securing £9,967 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work this group has done through their Prospects programme to provide free sport and dance classes to aid young people seeking employment within the leisure industry; celebrates the endeavours …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
8th June 2016
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MARY'S MEALS AND THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Scottish charity Mary's Meals on being awarded the Queens' Award for Voluntary Services; notes that Mary's Meals provides school meals for thousands of children worldwide through a network supported by over 65,000 volunteers; believes that the work done by Mary's Meals makes a significant contribution …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
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FIFE COASTAL PATH TWINNING

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the independent charity Fife Coast and Countryside Trust on the successful twinning of the 117-mile long Fife Coastal path with the Skåneleden Coastal Trail, Sweden; and recognises the opportunity this arrangement between two great coastal trails offers to foster greater links between Fife and Sweden, for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2016
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House wishes the Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and England national football teams well at this year's European Championship in France; looks forward to Scotland qualifying for the next World Cup; and hopes all supporters travelling to the Championship will have a safe journey.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
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TRIDENT REPLACEMENT

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Queen's Speech contained a reference to plans to secure the long-term future of the Trident nuclear weapons system; further notes that figures show that the estimated lifetime cost of Trident replacement is at least £205 billion; is concerned that the funds spent on nuclear …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
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WATSON'S OF LEVEN AND BLACK PUDDING CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Watson's of Leven on becoming Scottish black pudding champions; marks the achievements of Robert Watson, George Stuart and the team at the family-owned craft butchers in Leven, Fife on winning the title; and wishes them continued success in the future.
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
6th June 2016
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GLOBAL ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Nuclear Disarmament met in Geneva in May 2016, where a proposed treaty to ban all nuclear weapons was discussed and attracted widespread support; is dismayed that the Government has refused to participate in the OEWG; is concerned that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
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CHILDREN AND ARMED CONFLICT IN YEMEN

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the UN Annual Report on children and armed conflict which has noted alarming trends relating to the number of children directly involved in the current conflict in the Yemen; recognises the work carried out by Save the Children in this area; supports calls made by Save …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
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RICKY BURNS AND BOXING TITLES

Tabled by: Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises and congratulates Coatbridge-born triple champion boxer Ricky Burns; and notes that, having previously held the WBO Super-Featherweight and Lightweight titles, he recently won the WBA Super-Lightweight title, becoming only the third British boxer to have won three titles in three weight divisions and the first from …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
6th June 2016
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SANDS AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that June 2016 is SANDS Awareness Month; appreciates that during this month the charity will work hard to increase awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death; understands that the impact of losing a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards is devastating for all those …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
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UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
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PASSING OF MUHAMMAD ALI

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House mourns the passing of Muhammad Ali; conveys deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow and grief to his family and friends; recalls with great affection the way in which he promoted boxing whilst also being a strong advocate for human rights and equality, and that he really …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
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NORTH AYRSHIRE MUSIC SERVICE

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates North Ayrshire Music Service on its many achievements during the 2015-16 school session, as it continues to offer fantastic opportunities for children to become involved in music-related activities in school and in extra-curricular environments; notes that funding from Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative has allowed every …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2016
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PENSIONERS AND POVERTY

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern at the findings of the recent report by Independent Age, entitled The overlooked over-75s, that an estimated 20 per cent of older pensioners are living in poverty; and urges the Government to take immediate remedial action to reduce this figure so that those who have …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
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150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1866 VOTES FOR WOMEN PETITION

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first mass petition for women's suffrage on 7 June 1866 which marked the start of the organised campaign for votes for women; salutes the many women who organised it and gathered signatures including Barbara Bodichon, Emily Davies, Elizabeth Garrett and Helen …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
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INVERARAY AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND 2016 GRADE 1 BRITISH CHAMPIONS

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Pipe Major Stuart Liddell and everyone involved with the Inveraray District Pipe Band on becoming Grade 1 British Champions for 2016; recognises the remarkable achievement of Stuart and others in creating a brand new pipe band in mid-Argyll just over a decade ago and then leading …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
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JEAN ARMITAGE'S RETIREMENT FROM ALZHEIMER'S SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Jean Armitage to the further understanding and awareness of the needs of people living with dementia in Argyll and Bute, on the occasion of her retirement from Alzheimer's Scotland, after 22 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution as …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th May 2016
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CARERS WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes this year's annual Carers Week, organised by Carers UK, which runs from 6 to 12 June 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the contribution of the UK's 6.5 million unpaid carers whilst spreading the word about support available to those who …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
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SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the release of Mauritanian anti-slavery activists Biram Dah Abeid and Brahim Bilal Ramdhane following a decision by the Mauritanian Supreme Court; also welcomes the news that two slave owners, Sidi Mohammed Ould Hanana and Hlehana Ould Hmeyada, have been convicted by the Supreme Court for slavery, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th May 2016
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BONNYTON THISTLE FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Bonnyton Thistle Football Club in Kilmarnock on its Award for All Scotland grant of £1,350 through SportScotland; commends the hard work and continual improvement to Bonnyton Thistle Football Club made by all those involved; notes that this has been reflected in its achievement of receiving the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
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KILMARNOCK FC AND PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFFS

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on securing another season in the top flight of Scottish football following its resounding 4-0 second leg play-off victory against Falkirk; notes that this will mean that the 2016-17 season will be its 24th consecutive season in the top flight, a fantastic achievement for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
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COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of Jutland which took place from 31 May to 1 June 1916; recognises that more than 8,500 people died in the largest naval battle in the First World War between the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th May 2016
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DOUGLAS PARK NURSERY, LARGS - COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES FUND

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Douglas Park Nursery in Largs, North Ayrshire, on recently being awarded £4,604 from The Communities and Families Fund, a joint venture funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government, which seeks to secure the best start in life for children in Scotland; commends the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
25th May 2016
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GUIDE DOGS RESTRICTIONS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
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ARMED FORCES AND CENSUS INFORMATION

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that the nation owes a great debt of gratitude to ex and serving members of our armed forces, their families and local communities who bear the brunt of their role; accepts that the unique nature of military life brings with it many challenges which need to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
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FUTURE OF COAL AND CARBON CAPTURE

Tabled by: Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
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75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROGRESSIO - PEOPLE POWERED DEVELOPMENT

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
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CLUSTER MUNITIONS USE

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes with grave concern that, according to Amnesty International, fragments of UK-manufactured cluster munitions have been uncovered in Yemen; denounces the use of cluster munitions due to their indiscriminate and disproportionate nature; believes that any indiscriminate use of cluster munitions by Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen amounts …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
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EGYPT AIR FLIGHT MS804

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
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UDDINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Uddingston Pre-School Playgroup on securing £4,832 of funding from the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; notes that the group will use this funding to provide children with activities and for wider promotion of their service; commends the work done by the playgroup in providing a …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
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BRAEHEAD UNDER FIVES

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Braehead Under Fives on securing £4,297 of funding through the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; notes that the toddler group will use this funding to deliver a Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) themed road show to educate the local community and boost the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
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AVONDALE GYMNASTICS CLUB GOLD MEDALLISTS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Connor Donnelly and Amy Dunlop of the Avondale Gymnastics Club in Larkhall on their gold medal win at the British Gymnastics Championships 2016; commends 18 year old Connor and 14 year old Amy from Stonehouse on their high-scoring balance floor routine in the Grade 6 Mixed …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016

SWADDLE LANARKSHIRE

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Swaddle Lanarkshire on securing £7,200 of funding through the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; commends its efforts in setting up a pre-loved baby and children's shop in Hamilton town centre; recognises the initiative of the charity to create a parenting space within the shop to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016

PENSIONS CONTRIBUTIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises that people working in Northern Ireland at ages 14 and 15 between 1947 and 1957 paid National Insurance contributions, but that these do not count towards their pension, which is calculated by taking into account contributions made from age 16 only; acknowledges that this impacts Northern …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016

HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB'S SCOTTISH CUP WIN

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the players, coaches, staff and supporters of Hibernian Football Club in winning the Scottish Cup; celebrates the joy that such a win generated in Leith and further afield, especially given the 114 year wait that Hibernian fans have had since the club last lifted the trophy; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016

HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE SCOTTISH CUP

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on winning the Scottish Cup, the oldest cup competition in world football; notes that Hibernian has at long last achieved Scottish Cup success having not won the cup since 1902; further notes that the club has competed in and lost 10 Scottish Cup …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
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UNDERBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Underbank Primary School in Crossford on securing a £5,490 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; commends the school's commitment to helping pupils develop a life-long love and understanding of the natural world through the Forest School initiative to teach children about the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
8th June 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016

NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House condemns the offensive comments made by Conservative Party MSP Murdo Fraser labelling the National Union of Students (NUS) bigots; commends the long and proud history that the NUS has of campaigning and working for equality, including through its dedicated liberation and anti-racism campaigns; understands that when the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th June 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE CARER'S NETWORK

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates South Lanarkshire Carer's Network on securing £8,640 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards For All Scotland grant; commends the group on creating a network of unpaid carers across South Lanarkshire, encouraging carers to participate in consultation processes and working to improve services; recognises the support given …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
8th June 2016
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HAMILTON ACADEMICAL AND TOP FLIGHT STATUS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Hamilton Academical FC for retaining their top flight status in the Scottish Premiership, extending their stay in Scotland's top division since 2014; notes that Hamilton Accies remain one of Scotland's elite youth academies, producing the likes of internationals such as James McArthur and James McCarthy, giving …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th June 2016
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PARADVENTURES

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Paradventures in Lanark on securing a £8,800 Awards For All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; applauds the group's efforts to assist and enable disabled adults and children to access and experience outdoor activities; and understands that the funding will be used to provide mountain …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016

THE EU AND PEACE IN EUROPE

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House acknowledges that in the period preceding the establishment of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957, which later became the European Union (EU), there were a great many conflicts in Europe, including two World Wars; notes that the University of Uppsala, Sweden has identified that Europe has …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016

BINGHAM CUP WINNERS 2016

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Caledonian Thebans, a Scottish gay rugby team, for winning the Hoagland Cup at the Bingham Cup 2016, the world’s LGBT rugby world cup; recognises their achievement of winning all six matches against teams from England, America and Australia at the international event; understands the Bingham …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

COMMON WHEEL PROJECT, GLASGOW

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Common Wheel project, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, on its first 15 years as a registered charity; recognises that it is one of Glasgow's most highly valued mental health charities and provide a social rather than medical method of supporting people towards mental …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

FALKIRK AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health for having been awarded one of only 10 prestigious GSK Impact Awards given in recognition of excellence in community health care; recognises the extremely valuable work that this service undertakes in caring for those in the community suffering from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UN PEACEKEEPERS 2016

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that the International Day of UN Peacekeepers was first observed on 29 May 2003, the date in 1948 on which the first UN Peacekeeping mission began operations; understands that there are now 104,733 uniformed UN peacekeeping troops from 123 countries working alongside 13,000 police and thousands …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
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THORNLIEBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that the pupils of Thornliebank Primary School have won a British Council International School Award, celebrating their commitment to working with schools across the world, promoting global education and giving pupils global learning experiences; applauds the pupils for their initiative in forming a committee and organising …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

COMMUNITY OPEN GARDENS, SHORTLEES

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Community Open Gardens Shortlees in Kilmarnock on its successful Awards for All Scotland grant of £8,415 from the Big Lottery Fund; commends the effort to bring a community garden to life in an urban environment; recognises the benefit and skills such a project can bring to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

ONTHANK MEN'S CLUB

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House commends Onthank Men's club in Kilmarnock for providing an opportunity for men of pensionable age in Onthank to share skills and interests, build friendships and reduce social isolation; recognises the importance of keeping mentally and physically active in old age and the benefits of relationships and extended …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
25th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

KIM LITTLE, FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR 2016

Tabled by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House congratulates former Mintlaw Academy pupil Kim Little on being voted the BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year 2016; notes that the Seattle Reign player topped a supporters' poll to become the second winner of the BBC World Service award; recognises that Kim, who was born in Aberdeen, …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

LADIES NATIONS INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates the Scottish team of Kylie Walker, Carly Booth and Laura Murray for its victory in the Ladies Nations Invitational Golf Tournament in Amsterdam; welcomes the innovative nature of this new tournament which involves a three day, nine-hole match play tournament; and hopes that this new approach, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
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ACCESS ALL AREAS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned that discrimination against assistance dog owners is widespread, with three-quarters of owners surveyed in the UK refused access to a business; recognises that owners of assistance dogs are entitled by law to access goods and services without discrimination; applauds the efforts of Guide Dogs for …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

SOUTHSIDE FRINGE 2016

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Southside Fringe, which takes place from 13 to 29 May 2016, on providing quality opportunities for actors, performers and musicians; recognises that this year's Fringe takes place with 200 events in 50 venues across Glasgow, making it the biggest community organised event in Glasgow; understands …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 was the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made provision …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

RELEASE OF KAMURAN YÜKSEK - DEMOCRATIC REGIONS PARTY KURDISTAN

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Kamuran Yüksek of the Democratic Regions Party was in the UK on 25 April 2016 addressing a meeting in the House of Commons at the launch of the trade union Freedom for Ocalan Campaign; further notes that he spoke eloquently on the need for a …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN

Tabled by: Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the independent evaluation of the Child Trafficking Advocates pilot project, provided by Barnados and funded by the Home Office, which concluded that advocates assisted in keeping trafficked children safely visible once they started working with them, made relationships of trust and credibility with the children and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF THE WEST COAST MAIN LINE AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the consultation launched by the Government on 10 May 2016 entitled InterCity West Coast rail franchise consultation; further notes that the consultation document considers reducing the number of stops required at intermediate stations to enable reductions in the overall journey time to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool or …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF SEAMAN STRIKE

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Union of Seamen (NUS) strike for a 40-hour working week and an increase in monthly pay to £60 or around £780 by 2016 prices; notes that the stoppage lasted 47 days and involved over 26,000 seafarers on nearly 1,000 ships …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

SUPPORTING BRITISH MANUFACTURING

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House commends First Group plc for its decision, announced on 27 April 2016, to invest £70 million in the purchase of 305 new buses; notes that 204 of these buses will be built by ADL in Scotland and 91 by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland; recognises the benefits to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

HIROSHIMA VISIT

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House warmly welcomes the announcement by President Obama that he will visit Hiroshima to highlight his continued commitment to pursuing the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons; and encourages the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to join President Obama in visiting Hiroshima to support the Presidential …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahani to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 23 TO 29 MAY 2016

Tabled by: Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House welcomes and supports the advent of Children's Hospice Week, the UK's awareness and fundraising week for the 49,000 children and young people with life-shortening conditions, their families and the palliative care services that support them; recognises the huge contribution that hospices and children's palliative care charities play …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

VAT ON TOURISM

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

BEBOWL INITIATIVE IN FIFE

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Lumphinnans, Kelty and Lochgelly Bowling Clubs for their engagement with local schools in the community; understands that they work in conjunction with the Active Schools team to introduce schoolchildren to bowls and encourage young people to participate in the sport; notes that the participating primary schools …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

GLASGOW JANITORS INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the ongoing industrial action involving school janitors employed by Cordia LLP, an arm's length external organisation owned by Glasgow City Council, over working context and demands payments which allow for additional pay for arduous work, or working in difficult and dangerous conditions; further notes that the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
19th May 2016
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GOVAN LAW CENTRE

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the work of the Govan Law Centre in providing debt advice services to thousands of Glasgow's and Scotland's citizens; notes newly-published figures by Glasgow's Financial Inclusion Partnership that in the financial year 2015-16, the Govan Law Centre manged almost £5.5 million of housing debt for its …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

SAVE PARK QUADRANT

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes with concern the sale of Park Quadrant by Glasgow City Council to Expresso Properties, who intend to build 98 new flats on the site; understands that over 160 objections to the proposed development have been received by Glasgow City Council's Planning Department; further understands that an …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

BLACKLISTING COMPENSATION PAYMENTS

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House welcomes the recent public apology and admission of wrongdoing made by eight major construction firms in the High Court, and the settlement reached between the construction workers, Unite the Union, GMB and UCATT trade unions, the Blacklist Support Group and their legal teams with those construction firms …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
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GOVANHILL BATHS IN LOCAL HANDS

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes the news that Govanhill Baths is to re-open in 2018; congratulates community campaigners who staged the longest continuous occupation of a public building in British history, as they camped out for 140 days in protest against the closure of a vital community building; and commends …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
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MILK DONATION DAY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Thursday 19 May is Milk Donation Day; appreciates that human breast milk donation has significant benefits, particularly for pre-term and vulnerable infants; understands that Scotland's nationwide donor breast milk bank service is recognised as a beacon of good practice in human milk banking; regrets that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016

BOOKBUG WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises and celebrates Bookbug Week 2016, which runs from 16 to 22 May 2016; notes that the theme of the week is Around the World with Bookbug; encourages families to attend the range of events happening across Scotland; further notes the significant impact that reading can have …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2016
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BRAIN FAMILY

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Government to honour the principle of the post work study visa to the Brain family, currently living in Dingwall, as was applicable when the family up-rooted themselves from Australia to come to Scotland in 2011 and to recognise the contribution and commitment the family …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

SCOTLAND RUGBY SEVENS VICTORY

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland team for winning the HSBC World Sevens Series cup in London; notes that this was not only its first cup win since the Series started in 1999 but its first final appearance; commends the team’s spirit for the thrilling manner of victory in scoring …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

YPI AWARD TO CHRIS'S HOUSE AND KILSYTH ACADEMY

Tabled by: Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates pupils Lucy Laggan, Katie McDowall, Aimee Paterson and Robyn Shaw of Kilsyth Academy for winning the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative prize of £3,000 for their chosen charity Chris's House, which provides 24-hour help, response and intervention surrounding suicide.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House expresses serious concerns regarding donations to UK charities that are alleged to be funding construction projects at Neve Daniel, an illegal Israeli settlement in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) of the West Bank; further notes that the Government views Israeli settlements in the OPTs to be contrary …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

SHETLAND GAS PLANT

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House celebrates the opening of the Shetland Gas Plant which provides a boost in confidence to the North Sea oil and gas sector and makes Scotland self sufficient in gas for many decades into the future; and encourages the Government to devolve the control and stewardship of those …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Independent: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

CYBER BULLYING

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House condemns cyber bullying, online harassment and trolling; notes with concern the detrimental effect it can have on victims' mental and physical well-being; further notes that much of this bullying is sexist, racist or homophobic in nature; calls on the Government to equip young people and other web …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

EAGLESHAM AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB 90TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eaglesham Amateur Football Club on its 90th anniversary; notes that The Hams or The Hammies was formed as an amateur team in 1926, and has links going back to 1897, to former team Eaglesham Royal Oak; commends all involved with the club for their great community …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

SUCCESS OF GLASGOW CELTIC FC

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 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2016

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, which runs from 16 May until 22 May 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting sufferers of mental health problems, looking particularly at how relationships are essential to maintaining good mental health; acknowledges that mental illness is …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

SCIENTIFIC AND FACTUAL?

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes the publication of Scientific and factual? A review of breastmilk substitute advertising to healthcare professionals by Dr Helen Crawley of First Steps Nutrition Trust; notes with interest the various case studies cited by First Steps Nutrition Trust which demonstrate what it considers to be misleading …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes that 2016 marks the centenary of the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS); acknowledges that GBS affects 1,500 people in the UK every year; recognises that although 80 per cent of all of those who are affected make a full recovery, between 12 and 15 per cent …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

JOE TEMPERLEY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House expresses sadness at the death of the legendary Scottish saxophonist Joe Temperley, who passed away on 11 May 2016; notes that Mr Temperley was born in Lochgelly, Fife, in 1929, and rose to prominence in the UK as a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band in the 1950s; …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

BRITISH LECTURERS IN ITALY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes that a number of cases brought before the Brescia Court of Appeal in Italy by British lecturers working in that country have been extinguished through Italy's Gelmini law; understands that these cases relate to the non-fulfilment of employment contracts; recognises that the Gelmini law provides for …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER

Tabled by: Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF MOTHERWELL FC WINNING THE SCOTTISH CUP

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises that May 2016 marks the silver anniversary of Motherwell Football Club's memorable victory in the 1991 Scottish Cup Final; notes that this triumph led to the club qualifying for European football for the first time in its history, something which has been successfully achieved on a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON HEALTHY HOMES AND BUILDINGS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Healthy Homes and Buildings, which highlights the many health and cost benefits that can be created by constructing buildings and homes to the highest levels of comfort and energy efficiency; notes that most people typically spend 90 per …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who give help and assistance, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes SSAFA more success and years of continued assistance for all service personnel …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Dementia Awareness Week; congratulates the hard work and care that Dementia UK and the Alzheimer's Society give to sufferers and their families; and urges the Government to work together with pharmaceutical companies to continue to find a cure for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
50 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016

2016 SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY AWARDS AND LA BARCA RESTAURANT

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates La Barca Tapas Restaurant in Helensburgh on being named the best restaurant in the Rest of the World category at the 2016 Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards; recognises that this is the third successive year that La Barca has won this prestigious award; commends the owners, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016

MUIRFIELD GOLF CLUB DECISION TO EXCLUDE WOMEN MEMBERS

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns the decision by the all-male Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield Golf Club, to vote to continue to exclude women from full membership; notes that while a majority of members did support a change to the club’s rules, regrettably a small minority were able to block …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016

STEPHANIE INGLIS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House wishes to extend its support and very best wishes to Commonwealth Games athlete Stephanie Inglis, who is presently critically ill in hospital in Vietnam; in doing so recognises the extraordinary efforts of her family, friends and all the thousands of members of the public who have already …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016

MOSSEND PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THE NORTH LANARKSHIRE PRIMARY SCHOOLS DANCE FINALS

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates the children of Mossend Primary School on taking first place in this year's North Lanarkshire Schools Dance Finals; recognises the hard work of the pupils from schools across North Lanarkshire who demonstrated an outstanding display of talent at the finals in Airdrie; commends the guest judges …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
18th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016

140 YEARS OF PARTICK THISTLE FC

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Partick Thistle Football Club on its 140th anniversary; notes that the team's first recorded match was played at Overnewton Park, Partick, on 19 February 1876, and that since 1909 the club has been based at Firhill Stadium in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; welcomes the economic, …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th May 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016

CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY-RETIREMENT AGE

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern at the failure of the Government to ensure parity in respect of terms of service between officers of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary and the Home Office police forces and Police Scotland; notes that the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as the sponsoring agency …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST FINDINGS

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the decision of the jury which has sat for more than two years considering the evidence on the Hillsborough disaster; notes that the judgment completely exonerates the Liverpool supporters who attended the match of any blame; is disgusted by the actions of senior officers in the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

EARLY INTERVENTION THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Making the Case for Play; notes that early intervention through play is vitally important for children with complex needs and their families, and brings a wide range of developmental and emotional benefits; regrets that children with complex needs face significant …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

OFFICE OF THE SCOTTISH CHARITY REGULATOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and notes that throughout its time as Scotland's charity regulator, its focus has been on targeting its effort and resources on maintaining the public's confidence in charities; acknowledges that work continues as …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

THE CORNISH LANGUAGE

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House supports the indigenous and oldest languages of these islands, the Celtic languages; and therefore calls on the Government to reverse its cuts to the smallest and most vulnerable of these languages, Cornish, and instead calls for the support and appreciation of this historical cultural jewel.
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST AND SIR BERNARD INGHAM

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House, in light of the very welcome outcome of the inquest into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters at Hillsborough, calls on Sir Bernard Ingham immediately to accept that the letter he sent to the families of victims on 8 July 1996 was crass, misinformed, insensitive, rude and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent report by the National Autistic Society entitled Too Much Information, why the public needs to understand autism better, found that half of autistic people and families sometimes don't go out because they are worried about how people will react to their condition; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATORS IN THE GAMBIA

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns the use of excessive force by the Gambian security forces on citizens demonstrating peacefully in the city of Banjul on 14 April 2016, leading to the deaths of three political activists from the opposition party, the United Democratic Party; calls for a full and independent investigation …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
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INFANT MORTALITY

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Scottish National Party's manifesto commitment to a maternity package initiative, intended to be funded by Scottish taxpayers, which includes the provision of a baby box for new parents and their newly-born baby; notes that this box contains essential items to give each baby the best …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

SHELLING OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN TURKISH BORDER CAMPS BY THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns the shelling of the Khirash and Hambushiya displaced persons camps on the Turkish border near the town of Bidama by Syrian government forces on April 13 and 15 causing 3,000 people to flee; calls for international action to immediately halt indiscriminate shelling of civilians by the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
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NATO-RUSSIA COUNCIL

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the pragmatic and realistic approach adopted by NATO in its decision to invite Russia to re-establish the NATO-Russia Council; is encouraged by Russian acceptance of the rapprochement; and supports further NATO-Russia Council talks as a continuing step to improving relations and to help avoid unnecessary conflicts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

EAST FIFE FC AND SCOTTISH LEAGUE TWO CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates East Fife Football Club on securing the Scottish League Two Championship title and on their promotion to League One next season; notes that, in contrast to the multi-million pound budgets of some clubs, teams such as East Fife rely heavily on unpaid volunteers to allow the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that Parkinson's awareness week offers the opportunity for the wider community to become more knowledgeable about those having to deal with the condition; commends the tens of thousands of carers, families and volunteers for Parkinson's UK who are raising millions for the charity on a regular …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 18 to 24 April is National Stalking Awareness Week; recognises that the 2016 campaign is entitled Stalking Counts and is being organised to highlight online stalking as well as raising awareness of the support available to victims of stalking; appreciates the work done by the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY

Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House commends the work of the House of Commons Library; acknowledges that as servants of the House, the Library's work is held in the highest esteem by hon. Members on both sides of the House; praises the Library's independence and impartiality; further praises the professionalism and competence of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 15
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

BELFAST BLITZ

Tabled by: Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast North)
That this House remembers the 75th anniversary of the Belfast Blitz; recalls the comradeship and courage those in Belfast displayed to one another in April 1941, helping to rebuild homes and businesses and providing food and shelter to those who had lost everything; and further remembers the 1,000 people who …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

CHERNOBYL DISASTER AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 26 April 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster; further notes that according to the IAEA and WHO, the magnitude and scope of that disaster, the size of the affected populations and its long-term consequences make it, by far, the worst industrial …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
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CASHBACK FOR COMMUNITIES

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House commends the work of the Scottish Government in using £17 million, seized from criminal activity, to invest back into communities across Scotland, in order to provide free activities and programmes as part of the CashBack for Communities initiative; recognises that this valuable enterprise enables young people to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th September 2015
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APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative, Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
13th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016

HIROSHIMA AGREEMENT AND NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT PLEDGE

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House strongly welcomes the signing of the Hiroshima Declaration on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, issued collectively by the foreign ministers of the G7 in Japan on 11 April 2016; notes it is especially poignant to have the signatures of US Secretary of State John Kerry and UK Foreign …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th April 2016
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SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations and non-profits that have come under attack from all branches of the Israeli government; expresses deep concerns that officials in the Israeli government are collaborating with extremist right-wing and fascist organisations such as Im Tirzu in order to silence those …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
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SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates local Dundee youth worker Barry Jordan on being named Scotland's National Youth Worker of the Year; commends his personal campaign to ensure the rights of local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people; applauds the work of Allsorts, the LGBT Youth Group for young people aged …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
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SELECTION OF UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the work of the 1 for 7 Billion campaign to introduce transparency into the process of selection of the ninth UN Secretary General, who will succeed Ban Ki-moon when his term concludes on 31 December 2016; notes that the campaign is supported by over 750 organisations …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016

DROUGHT IN ETHIOPIA

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern that Ethiopia is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with over 100,000 people displaced in this drought alone, and in the worst-hit areas, up to 90 per cent of livestock dead; further notes that the number of food insecure people in need of …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
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SHORT STATURE SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House recognises the physical challenges that people with short stature, dwarfism, continue to face living in a world not suited to them and their needs and welcomes the good work being performed by Short Stature Scotland, the only charity registered in Scotland which strives to promote public awareness …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016

POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd March 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016

JOURNEYS TO EUROPE REPORT

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House welcomes the report of the Overseas Development Institute, Journeys to Europe: the role of policy in migrant decision-making, published in February 2016, which recommends three key policies to lead to a better management of and response to the migration crisis in Europe; notes that these polices are …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT FOR SEAFARERS

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the Low Pay Commission's (LPC) recommendation in its Spring 2016 report that the Government create a public protocol to strengthen the investigation of third party complaints of breaches of the National Minimum Wage (NMW); notes that the LPC recommends that third party whistleblowers should be entitled …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2016
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BAN ON MICROBEADS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
13th April 2016
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INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND DONATION FOR REFUGEES

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the International Olympic Committee for its decision to donate £2 million to help refugees compete in the Olympic Games; recognises the importance of establishing the team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) which allows displaced refugees to compete in the Games; and wishes the ROA team success …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th April 2016
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SCOTTISH STEEL TASKFORCE

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the Scottish Government's extensive efforts in finding a new owner for the steelworks at Dalzell and Clydebridge in Lanarkshire, including the establishment of the Scottish Steel Task Force, which was a constructive group of partners including Tata Steel, North and South Lanarkshire Councils, trade unions, political …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016

UNICEF BREASTFEEDING CALL TO ACTION

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative on launching its Call to Action, which urges the UK and devolved governments to creative a supportive, enabling environment for women who want to breastfeed; supports calls for a National Infant Feeding Strategy board tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy and …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th April 2016
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MURDER OF HONDURAN ENVIRONMENTALIST BERTA CÁCERES

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the murder of Berta Cáceras, the Honduran environmental activist and recipient of the 2015 Goldman Prize; understands that she was killed for standing up for and campaigning to protect her indigenous community’s rights to their own land; calls on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
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THE BRAIN FAMILY OF DINGWALL

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes the decision of the Home Office to inform the Brain family of Dingwall that their right to remain in the UK has been refused and that they have been given 28 days to leave; further notes that this young professional family who studied in the Highlands, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016

OPEN DOORS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Open Doors on the launch of its 2016 report and for highlighting the persecution of Christians; stands alongside Open Doors in its fight to protect both Christians and those who follow other religions; and believes that freedom of belief and religion should be available to all …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd March 2016
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HOLYROOD, THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Parliament for its eye-catching end to the session, prior to the May elections, with parliamentarian and piper Stuart MacMillan piping the parliamentarians from the chamber.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2016
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NATIONAL EXPRESS LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER

Tabled by: Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House welcomes the news that National Express, one of the UK's largest transport providers, has become a living wage employer; notes that the operator's decision to pay the living wage will benefit thousands of its staff across the country, making them the West Midlands' largest living wage employer; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016

ARMED FORCES PAY REVIEW FORTY-FIFTH REPORT

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House acknowledges the Armed Forces Pay Review Body Forty-Fifth Report, published on 8 March 2016; notes that it stated that many personnel appear to have lost trust in their employer and that levels of morale appear to have declined further over the past year; calls on the Government …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
23rd March 2016
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RETIREMENT OF PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes that the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Tricia Marwick MSP, will be standing down from her role at the forthcoming Holyrood elections, the first woman to hold that post; congratulates the Rt hon. Member for Fife on her successful tenure over the last five years, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2016
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EPILEPSY AND PURPLE DAY 2016 CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Purple Day 2016, which takes place on 26 March; notes that this is an awareness day dedicated to highlighting sufferers of epilepsy; acknowledges that more than half a million people in the UK have the condition, whilst it affects around 50 million people worldwide; further recognises …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd March 2016
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UPRATING OF FROZEN PENSIONS

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern, the decision by the Government to halt uprating of pensions for UK pensioners who are living overseas; further notes with concern that this will impact up to 550,000 UK pensioners, causing poverty, loneliness and a loss of independence; notes that, despite calls for a …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
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DOWRY BURNINGS IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns what it believes is the murderous, misogynistic and barbaric practice of dowry burnings in the Indian subcontinent; understands that these incidents, which are also known as bride burnings, have multiplied tenfold over the last two decades; recognises that they happen when a wife is murdered by …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th March 2016
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BEITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST - BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Beith Community Development Trust (BCDT), in Beith, North Ayrshire, for being awarded £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in March 2016, as part of the Medium Grants Scotland programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which assists a number of organisations in securing …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2016
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HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS OF SOAPWORKS, EASTERHOUSE

Tabled by: Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House notes the work of Soapworks, the UK's largest manufacturer of soaps, based in Glasgow East constituency; further notes that the company was founded by Dame Anita Roddick, a founder of the Body Shop, as a way of putting something back and creating employment opportunities in the Easterhouse …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2016
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MUSSELBURGH'S RIDING OF THE MARCHES 2016

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the people, community organisations, churches and local businesses of Musselburgh who have contributed to organising the ceremony of Riding the Marches in 2016; notes that the Riding of the Marches has been held and recorded continuously in Musselburgh every 21 years for all of three and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2016
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CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahan to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
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THE CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes President Obama's latest plan to fulfil his pledge to close Guatanamo Bay by the end of his Presidency; notes that this is President Obama's last year in office and that his first executive order in January 2009 was to close Guantanamo; further notes that a recent …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th March 2016
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PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL OBAN ECO-COMMITTEE

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House recognises the great work being done by all the pupils of Park Primary School in Oban, particularly those on the school's Eco-Committee who have been working so hard to make, not just their school but their town, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and the wider world a cleaner, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
9th March 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016

TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2016
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House commends the vital work of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in light of International Women's Day and more generally; is very concerned about serious and systemic violence against WHRDs around the world, such as the recent murder of WHRD Berta Cáceres in Honduras; is appalled by such …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
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DUNFERMLINE ADVOCACY-WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of Dunfermline Advocacy who work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties across West Fife, particularly in light of World Down Syndrome Day, held on 21 March; commends it for providing invaluable support friendship, giving service users a chance to be represented and their voice …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2016
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TYCOON IN SCHOOLS HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD WINNER

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Zack Griffin, of Eastwood High School, on his success in winning the Tycoon in Schools 2015 Highly Commended award, presented at Buckingham Palace by competition founder and star of Dragons' Den, Peter Jones CBE, and HRH The Duke of York; applauds the initiative which Zack showed …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
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AUSTRALIA AND THE MARITIME BOUNDARIES OF TIMOR LESTE

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the right of all nations to legally binding maritime boundaries; notes with disappointment that, almost 14 years after international recognition of Timor Leste, East Timor as an independent state, the Australian Government has refused to agree permanent maritime boundaries with Timor Leste in accordance with current …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
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NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that all those who serve in the UK armed forces do so knowing that this will require a great deal of personal sacrifice and will have a profound impact on their families; acknowledges that all military service involves an acceptance of substantial risk of injury, or …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016

INVERNESS CITY REGION DEAL

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the announcement of a £315 million Inverness City-Region deal; recognises the significant opportunity the deal offers the area, not only as a boost to the local economy and to jobs but also the positive impact this investment will have on tourist numbers; congratulates the Highland Council, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
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AYRSHIRE COMMUNITIES EDUCATION AND SPORT (ACES) - BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport (ACES), based in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on being awarded £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in March 2016, as part of the Medium Grants Scotland programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which assists a number of organisations in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
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PAUL DI RESTA AND FORMULA ONE

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Paul Di Resta of Bathgate, West Lothian, on his recent return to the pinnacle of motorsport by his appointment as reserve driver in the Williams Formula One team for the 2016 season; notes Scotland's long history with motorsport from Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart to David …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2016
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FINNIESTON, GLASGOW, HOME OF BRITAIN'S HIPPEST PLACE

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes news that Finnieston in Glasgow has been judged by The Times to be Britain's hippest place to live; considers that Finnieston, which was one of only two Scottish communities to be nominated for the award, has been greatly transformed as a vibrant community in recent …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th March 2016
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RENFREWSHIRE PROVOST COMMUNITY AWARDS

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House recognises all of those who won an award and were nominated for Renfrewshire Council's Provost Community Awards, held on 11 March 2016; notes that 70 nominations were submitted and that the awards ceremony is designed to recognise local community activists for their selfless dedication to others; congratulates …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2016
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ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
"at end add 'and endorses the RCN's #NursingCounts campaign to highlight the 14 per cent real terms fall in nursing pay since 2010 which is forcing more and more nurses and healthcare assistants to consider their future in the profession they love; and encourages Ministers to listen to the College's …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2016
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FIFE MIGRANTS FORUM

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) on having reached its fifth anniversary in March 2016; notes that, over these last five years, the charity has played a pivotal role in welcoming refugees to Fife and supporting them in their transition to life in the UK; commends the charity …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
14th March 2016
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CLYDEBANK BLITZ, 75th ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which, on 13 and 14 March 1941, involved the bombing of what were seen by the Nazi regime as strategic military targets, including the John Brown shipyard, Beardmore shipyard, Admiralty Oil Storage and Singer Sewing Machine factory, then, munitions …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2016
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DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL

Tabled by: Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2016
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GREENER KIRKCALDY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the £138,159 grant awarded to Greener Kirkcaldy as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Medium Grants Scotland initiative; acknowledges that this funding will help Greener Kirkcaldy in the delivery of its community-led activity programme, which brings the community of Ravenscraig in Kirkcaldy together to develop its …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th March 2016
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CALLS FOR REPORTS OF CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN MILITARY CONFLICTS

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House calls on the Government, and specifically the Ministry of Defence, to make clear their policy on investigating reports of civilian casualties which have been caused by British military action in Iraq and Syria; and calls on the Government to expand current investigations into independent reports of civilian …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th March 2016
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GLASGOW KELVINGROVE WOODCRAFT FOLK AND BIG LOTTERY AWARD

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Kelvingrove Woodcraft Folk on receiving funding of £3,900 from the Big Lottery's Awards for All; understands that the funding will go towards providing activities for children and young people including camping trips, bushcraft skills, co-operative games, arts and crafts, drama, and activities exploring self, the local …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2016
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UNHCR AND PATHWAYS FOR ADMISSION OF SYRIAN REFUGEES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the world is currently experiencing the greatest refugee crisis since the end of the Second World War with 19.5 million refugees across the globe and another 40 million people internally displaced; further notes that Syria is the largest source of refugees in the world and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016

MS THERAPY CENTRE RECEIVE QUEENS AWARD

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates Tayside MS Therapy Centre in Dundee which has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; commends the group of volunteers who have been dedicated to improving the lives of sufferers of multiple sclerosis since 1982; notes that the group, which was formed to use hyperbaric oxygen …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
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OOR WULLIE'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House celebrates the 80th birthday of Dundee comic character, Oor Wullie; notes that Oor Wullie has been causing havoc since 8 March 1936 when he first appeared in DC Thomson, Dundee publication, the Sunday Post; recognises the work of creator Robert Low and cartoonist Dudley Watkins; further notes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
8th March 2016
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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE DISCOVERY

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House recognises the work of researchers at the University of Dundee who have identified a key mechanism that damages the cornea in Meesmann epithelial corneal dystrophy, a rare blinding disorder which is passed from parents to their children; notes the collaboration of scientists at the University of Dundee, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2016
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FAIRY BOX CHARITY

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates Fairy Box, a charity that has collected and distributed toys to hospital-bound children throughout Scotland for the last 10 years; notes the dedication and relentless hard work by the charity's volunteers to deliver a unique gift box to a countless number of children in order to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
8th March 2016
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ST PATRICK'S DAY 2016

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; understands that this day is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of lreland, as well as highlighting the massive contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th March 2016
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BRIDGE CHURCH COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Bridge Church Community Action Project in North Ayrshire, on being awarded £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016 as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing funding …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
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KILWINNING SPORTS CLUB BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Kilwinning Sports Club, in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on being awarded £800 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016 as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing funding for a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
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PIRNMILL VILLAGE ASSOCIATION BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Pirnmill Village Association on the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire on being awarded £1,200 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
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PENNYBURN REGENERATION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE (PRYDE) BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Pennyburn Regeneration Youth Development Enterprise (PRYDE), in North Ayrshire, on being awarded £9,500 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
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COLD WATER ISLAND TOURISM CONFERENCE 2016

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House welcomes the second Cold Water Island Tourism (CWIT) Conference, which is to be held from 14 to 16 March 2016 on the Isle of Arran, following what it considers the tremendous success of that conference in 2015; notes that CWIT is an initiative to promote, celebrate and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2016
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SOCIAL SECURITY

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 246), dated 25 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March 2016, be annulled.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
9th March 2016
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YOUTH AND PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE PRIZE

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Dalkeith High School pupils Murray Thomson, Jamie Roseburgh, Raja Kaliq and Finlay Blackie in winning the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative prize; notes the importance of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative which encourages young people to become responsible citizens by helping them to choose a local charity …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
9th March 2016
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SIMON PUTTOCK

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Simon Puttock from Newtongrange, Midlothian, on winning the Bookbug Readers Award in the three to seven years category for his picture book entitled Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School which was voted for by children all over Scotland; recognises his commitment to the Scottish Book Trust …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st October 2015
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JUNIOR DOCTORS

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
"at end add 'and; while the Scottish Government has no intention to enforce contract change upon junior doctors in Scotland, this House wishes to show solidarity with junior doctors within NHS England and does not wish to see a return to an unsafe culture of long working hours.'."
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 1
7th March 2016
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TACKLING RACISM CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House commends the Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Aberdeenshire East, Kain McLeod, on his efforts to tackle racism; condemns unreservedly all forms of racism and supports initiatives to tackle this blight on our society; notes the massive level of youth engagement evident across the whole of …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2016
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UK-MALAWI TAX TREATY

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the renewed focus from the Government and the government of Malawi to renegotiate the double taxation treaty between the UK and Malawi, and the UK Financial Secretary to the Treasury's statement that the new treaty is close to conclusion; notes with concern that the existing treaty …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2016
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2016; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over; recognises that women still face a significant amount of inequality, with one in four women being subject to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2016
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UN CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF GENOCIDE

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the recent resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the recent motion of the European Parliament each of which identifies the slaughter by Daesh of Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq as the genocide that it is; notes the recent …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEALS DAY

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the celebration of the fourth International School Meals Day on 3 March 2016; commends the work that schools across the globe are doing to raise awareness of the importance of the nutritional quality of school meal programmes and healthy eating; congratulates Children in Scotland which manages …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
2nd March 2016
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REGULATION OF INFANT FORMULA AND FOLLOW-ON FORMULA

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is concerned that the provisions of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 2007 are disrespected in the UK, as evidenced by the current promotion for Nestlé SMA infant formula by Tesco in breach of Article 23 of those regulations, the near identical labelling of infant and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
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LIVING WAGE AND WORKERS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY

Tabled by: Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House notes that the 18 water companies in England, Scotland and Wales retained excess profits of £1.2 billion over the last five years; further notes that UNISON is campaigning to get all water companies to sign up as Living Wage employers; applauds South East Water, Scottish Water, Northumbria …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2016
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GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL 2016

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) took place from 17 to 28 February 2016; recognises that this year's GFF, which was hosted in the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) and several other iconic venues across Glasgow, hosted 60 UK film premieres and recorded over 42,000 admissions to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
1st March 2016
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HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EGYPT

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about serious human rights violations in Egypt under President al-Sisi's government; notes with alarm the chapter on Egypt in the Human Rights Watch World Report 2016 which highlights the authorities' imprisonment of tens of thousands and banning of protests, the courts' sentencing of hundreds to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2016
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EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
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MURDER OF GIULIO REGENI

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the abhorrent murder of the Cambridge University doctoral student and Italian national Giulio Regeni on 3 February 2016 in Cairo; notes that Mr Regeni disappeared on a day when Egyptian security forces had been carrying out a security crackdown in the city; further notes that the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th February 2016
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FINAL DECISION ON AIRPORT EXPANSION IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST

Tabled by: Graham Brady (Conservative - Altrincham and Sale West)
That this House regrets the continuing delay in making a final decision on airport expansion in London and the South East; believes that a decision is vital for the prosperity of the nations and regions of the UK and urges Ministers to make sure that this delay is not repeated; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2016
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ROSSLYN CHAPEL

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the Great China Welcome Chartermark awarded to Rosslyn Chapel by VisitBritain to acknowledge the Chapel's efforts to welcome Chinese visitors; notes that the Charter has over 300 members; further acknowledges that visitors to the Chapel from China have doubled in the last five years; further notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
2nd March 2016
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LEWIS SHILLINGLAW

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Lewis Shillinglaw from Loanhead, Midlothian, on receiving the Make a Difference Award for 2016 at the Scottish Parliament; recognises the amount of time and effort Lewis put in to volunteering with Thornton Rose, Riding for the Disabled; notes that the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, presented the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
1st March 2016
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SAFER BIRTHS CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is shocked that more than 3,500 babies are stillborn in the UK every year, one of the worst rates in the developed world so that the UK currently ranks 21st out of 49 similar high income countries; is aware that more babies die in the womb or …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st March 2016
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RB CUNNINGHAME GRAHAM

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House remembers RB Cunninghame Graham who was first elected to Parliament in 1886 and who died on 20 March 1936; notes that he was a Scottish politician, writer, journalist and adventurer, that he entered Parliament as a radical Liberal Party member standing on a platform of the abolition …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th February 2016
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CONTRIBUTION TO ACADEMIC AND PUBLIC LIFE OF SIR NEIL MACCORMICK

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House acknowledges the vast contribution made to academic and public life by the late Professor Sir Neil MacCormick; notes in particular the legacy of his academic accomplishments not least at the University of Edinburgh and his contribution to politics as a Member of the European Parliament and then …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th February 2016
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CITIZENS ADVICE NETWORKS AND ASSISTANCE WITH PRIVATE PARKING CHARGES

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the important work carried out by Citizens Advice networks across the UK in highlighting that the private parking industry, with the assistance of the DVLA and a flawed system of industry self-regulation, is increasingly acting as a mechanism for debt creation; notes the response to Written …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th February 2016
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POLITICAL SITUATION IN KOSOVO

Tabled by: Martin Vickers (Conservative - Cleethorpes)
That this House welcomes the eighth anniversary of Kosovo's independence and the progress that Kosovo has made in these few short years towards establishing its place in the international community, growing its economy and improving relations with Serbia; notes with concern, however, that recent political tensions in Kosovo threaten to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th February 2016
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INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO COMPASS ASYLUM CONTRACTS

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House expresses its serious concern about the allegations in The Times Scotland on Thursday 18 February of dehumanising treatment, neglect and poor standards of accommodation for those seeking asylum in the UK who have been dispersed to Glasgow; notes that these allegations pertain to Orchard and Shipman in …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2016
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RECOGNITION FOR STEVENSWOOD LIMITED

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House recognises the manufacturing company Stevenswood Limited for its inclusion in the list of 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2016, administered by the London Stock Exchange Group; further recognises that this company, based in Livingston, is one of the 56 Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises profiled in the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th February 2016
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GENDER BASED PRICING

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes the recent research into gender pricing which shows that products targeted at women were, on average, 37 per cent more expensive than those targeted at men; further notes the research by Aviva in 2012 which estimated an annual difference of £200 between items priced according to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2016
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SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL'S KEY PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the Scottish Refugee Council's Key Principles of Protection launched to mark the end of its 30th anniversary year, which witnessed ever greater numbers of people fleeing for their lives in pursuit of safety, and the highest number of displaced persons since records began; believes that the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
24th February 2016
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INAUGURAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes the announcement that Glasgow and Berlin will co-host the inaugural European Championships between 1 and 12 August 2015; notes that athletics will be held in Berlin, aquatics in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Loch Lomond, gymnastics and cycling in Glasgow, golf in Gleneagles and rowing and triathalon …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
24th February 2016
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ADELE PATRICK: SCOTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2015

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Adele Patrick, Glasgow Women's Library's (GWL) lifelong learning and creative development manager on being crowned the 53rd Evening Times Scotswomen of the Year; greatly appreciates her efforts over the past 25 years to build GWL into an internationally-recognised museum; notes that the GWL is a …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
25th February 2016
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24th ANNIVERSARY OF THE KHOJALY MASSACRE

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 26 February 2016 marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the attack on the town of Khojaly in Azerbaijan by the invading Armenian forces; expresses sympathy to the families of the 613 men, women and children who were killed during this attack; notes that UN Security Council …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
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COALYARD PROJECT

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Larkhall community for its successful campaign to save the Coalyard tearoom and laundry from South Lanarkshire Council's proposed cuts; understands that the Larkhall Community Council collected 5,885 signatures on a petition opposing the decision to cut this worthwhile project; recognises the significance the decision will …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th February 2016
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CARNEGIE UK TEST TOWN GRAND FINAL

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Carnegie UK Test Town Grand Final will be taking place in the Briggait and Saltmarket in Glasgow between 25 and 27 February 2016; congratulates the 12 outstanding finalists from Walthamstow, Great Yarmouth, Huddersfield, Heanor, Ellesmere Port, Carmickfergus, Enniscorthy, Perth, Falkirk, and Bridgend who were …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
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LIGHTNING STRIKES JUNIOR HIP HOP SQUAD

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Lightning Strikes Junior Hip Hop Squad from Lanark on winning first place in its division at the Scotcheer championships in Dundee; notes that, as a result of its victory, the squad will now compete as Team Scotland in the 2016 European CheerLeading Championships in Vienna; understands …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
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ADVENTURE DOON AWARDS FOR ALL

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Adventure Doon on its £10,000 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the benefits to local communities of the ability to participate in a range of outdoor activities; supports the aims of improving local spaces and encouraging people to be more active; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th February 2016
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ANTI-LOBBYING CLAUSE IN GOVERNMENT GRANT AGREEMENTS

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with serious concern proposals by the Government, published on 6 February 2016 on www.gov.uk, for a new clause to be inserted into all government grant agreements, determination letters, from the new financial year, and no later than 1 May 2016, which states that payments supporting activity …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, which runs from 29 February to 13 March, and this year's Big Fairtrade Breakfast theme; commends the work done by schools and community and faith groups across the UK in promoting Fairtrade Fortnight; notes the difference made to producers in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016

TAX CREDITS OVERPAYMENTS

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes with concern the 1.6 million tax credits awards which were overpaid in 2013-14; acknowledges that this amounts to 30 per cent of the total awards paid and that 159,000 of the overpayments were made to households whose claim should have been terminated; believes that many overpayments …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2016
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USE OF UK AIRBASES FOR US AIRSTRIKES IN LIBYA

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House is disappointed that the Secretary of State for Defence has authorised the US use of UK bases, in particular RAF Lakenheath, for US airstrikes in Libya; notes that such action has not been the subject of debate or a vote in the House of Commons; believes that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016

SCOTS GAELIC AND GOOGLE TRANSLATE

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House applauds Google on introducing Scots Gaelic to its Translate application; considers it an important cultural language and icon in the constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, across the Highlands and Islands and Scotland as a whole; hopes that the audio-verbalisation available on other languages will soon be …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2016
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SYRIAN AIRSTRIKES

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House deplores the double airstrike attack on the Médicins Sans Frontières-supported hospital in Idlib Governorate, Syria, on Monday 15 February 2016, which killed nine staff and 16 patients; notes the UN's comments that such airstrikes are a blatant violation of international humanitarian law; condemns the bloody spasm of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2016
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URGENT HUMANITARIAN AID TO YEMEN

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the delivery of three tonnes of medical supplies into Taiz, Yemen, by the International Committee of the Red Cross; notes that this is the first delivery of medical supplies to Taiz since August 2015; further notes that 200,000 people in Taiz are currently in urgent need …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2016
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BRITISH SCIENTISTS AND GRAVITATIONAL WAVES

Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House acknowledges the discovery of gravitational waves as a triumph for humanity which confirms Albert Einstein's 100 year old theory of general relativity, and is expected to provide vital insights into the evolution of stars, supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, neutron stars and black holes; commends the decades of scientific …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
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ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and North Perthshire)
That this House recognises and values visual artists' contribution to the UK's thriving creative industries and its economic value; notes that it is estimated that for every £1 of GVA generated by the arts and culture industry, an additional £1.43 of GVA is generated in the wider UK economy; agrees …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2016
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SELLING OF COMPLEX FINANCIAL PRODUCTS KNOWN AS EMBEDDED SWAPS AND FIXED RATE SWAPS

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that many thousands of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK have been inappropriately sold complex financial products, including so called embedded swaps and fixed rate swaps; notes that many of these embedded swap products were sold without proper explanation of either the conditions or costs …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
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PREVENTION OF DEBT CRISES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports taking action to prevent debt crises taking place in developing countries, as these delay development and can cause great suffering; welcomes the $130 billion of developing country debt which was cancelled through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative; notes that lending to low-income countries has trebled …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
24th February 2016
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SCOTT QUIN

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Scott Quin, from Loanhead, Midlothian, on his nomination as Sporting Hero at the Daily Record Our Heroes ceremony; recognises that Scott was diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome at birth and given a three per cent chance of survival; further recognises that he has gone on to become …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
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LET'S BUILD A HOUSE PROJECT FOR RECONSTRUCTION IN NEPAL

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the challenge facing the people of Nepal following the earthquake that struck on 25 April 2015, last for just 45 seconds, but causing widespread devastation and changing lives forever, with over 8,000 fatalities and over six million families rendered homeless; records with concern recent estimates that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd February 2016
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ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS STRATEGY

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House commends the Scottish Government's publication of a renewed Armed Forces and Veterans Strategy, Renewing Our Commitments, launched on 23 February 2016 by Veterans Minister, Keith Brown; congratulates the Scottish Government on its ongoing commitment to supporting our service personnel and veterans; notes the important achievements of the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2016
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REFUGEES WELCOME TO PERTH AND KINROSS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House highlights the work carried out by the officers and elected members of Perth and Kinross Council in successfully welcoming families who have recently fled the conflict in Syria to seek a safer life in Scotland; acknowledges the hard work and dedication of a huge range of service …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
10th February 2016
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WOMEN'S AID AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is concerned about the impact of the Government's planned changes to housing benefit on vulnerable people, particularly women and children across the UK who are fleeing domestic violence; notes that the Government has said changes to funding arrangements for supported accommodation would be cost neutral and is …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2016
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BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2016
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TREATMENT OF YAZIDI AND CHRISTIAN MINORITIES

Tabled by: Stephen Twigg (Labour (Co-op) - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House considers the treatment of the Yazidi and Assyrian Christian minorities in Daesh-held territory strongly indicates that genocide is occurring, bringing to mind previous atrocities committed against these communities; believes that now the Assyrians and Yazidis face their greatest existential threat ever, from Daesh; calls for the establishment …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
18th November 2015
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RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th February 2016
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UK DEFENCE AND THE EU AND NATO

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes comments from Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, who stated that a strong EU, with a strong Britain, is good for NATO; and notes that EU membership enhances and complements the military security provided by NATO and that the UK can and does play a leading …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th February 2016
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UK FOREIGN POLICY ON THE DEATH PENALTY

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances; notes with concern the Government's recent decision to abandon its death penalty strategy at a time when executions in countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have hit record numbers; further notes with deep …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
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50th ANNIVERSARY OF SPINA BIFIDA HYDROCEPHALUS SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House congratulates Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland on its 50th anniversary, being celebrated during 2015 and 2016; notes that the organisation was originally founded as the Scottish Spina Bifida Association in 1965 by a small group of enthusiastic parents who each had a child with spina bifida or hydrocephalus; …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
8th February 2016
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SAFER INTERNET DAY CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 9 February 2016 is the annual, worldwide Safer Internet Day, which this year focuses on playing your part for a better internet; further notes that the UK Safer Internet Centre co-ordinates this campaign in the UK, which sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2016
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NUCLEAR WEAPON-FREE WORLD

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House welcomes the work of the UN Working Group on Nuclear Disarmament to develop legal measures, legal provisions and norms for achieving a nuclear weapon-free world; condemns the Government for voting against these important new talks; reminds the Government of its obligation under Article VI of the Nuclear …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th February 2016
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PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Action Scotland Against Stalking on gaining an Awards for All grant of £8,478 from the Big Lottery Fund; appreciates that this funding will be used to carry out a schools-based project which will promote respectful positive behaviours between boys and girls, using football and futsal activities …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
8th February 2016
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THE NHS BURSARY

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2016
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PROTECTING IRAQI CIVILIANS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes with concern the plight of displaced people in Iraq; further notes the Amnesty International report, Banished and Dispossessed: Forced Displacement and Deliberate Destruction in Northern lraq, and the UN Report on the Protection of Civilians in the Armed Conflict in Iraq: 1 May -31 October 2015, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th February 2016
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PEACEMAKING AND AID IN SYRIA

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the growing need for peacemaking and provision of aid to civilians in Syria and that civilians are being besieged and starved in Madaya and other Syrian towns; further notes that the use of explosive weapons in populated areas has become a common practice by the Syrian …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd February 2016
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CYBER BULLYING

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House condemns cyberbullying, online harassment and trolling; notes with concern the detrimental effect it can have on victims' mental and physical well-being; further notes that much of this bullying is sexist, racist or homophobic in nature; calls on the Government to equip young people and other web users …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd February 2016
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UNDER-OCCUPANCY PENALTY AND DISCRIMINATION

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House welcomes the recent Court of Appeal ruling that the bedroom tax discriminates against a victim of domestic violence and the family of a disabled teenager; notes that this ruling only applies to two individual cases in spite of the fact that there are around 300 similar domestic …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd February 2016
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LANCET SERIES ON BREASTFEEDING

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Lancet series on breastfeeding; is concerned by the finding that globally a lack of protection and support for breastfeeding is killing more than 800,000 babies each year, causing more than 20,000 deaths from breast cancer, and costing the global economy around $302 …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2016
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SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 1 to 7 February 2016 is the inaugural Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which aims to ensure that, throughout the UK, a public discussion can be held about sexual abuse and violence; recognises that children, women and men can all be victims of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2016
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FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses concern at the continuing failure of regulation enforcement and restoration in the financial services sector; views the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) failure to respond effectively to the loss of over £100 million from 1,500 investors in the Connaught Fund and its abandonment of the planned review …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
2nd February 2016
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SIR TERRY WOGAN

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House mourns the death of national treasure, Sir Terry Wogan; fondly remembers the broadcasting legend that he was and the years of pleasure he brought to the airwaves and to television; and conveys its deepest sympathies to his family at this time of immense grief and sadness.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2016
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PREVENTION OF INCITEMENT TO SEXUAL CRIME AND VIOLENCE

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns what it understands is the organisation of sexist and hate-mongering meetings across the UK by so-called pick-up artist Roosh V; believes that these meetings are misogynistic and that such behaviour is not tolerable in modern day society; affirms that there is never an argument to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2016
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CHANGES IN BEER DUTY

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned that despite cuts in duty, the UK retains the second-highest level of beer duty in Europe, with the nation paying almost 40 per cent of all EU excise despite consuming around 12 per cent of produced beer within its boundaries; believes that cutting such duty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
1st February 2016
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DATE OF EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes with deep concern reports that the UK Government may hold a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in June this year; welcomes the Electoral Commission's recommendation that best practice for referendums is that all legislation should be clear at least six months before it …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th January 2016
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BANK BRANCHES

Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2016
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PARLIAMENT OF DENMARK AND REFUGEES

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House and friends of Denmark are disappointed in the moves by the Danish Parliament, the Folketing, in passing a Migrant Bill, which as well as delaying family reunions, will take much of the last remaining property from people seeking asylum in Denmark who may have lost everything in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
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JOB LOSSES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the announcement that Johnston Press, which publishes titles including the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Lancashire Evening Post, The Scotsman and Derry Journal, is to cull almost 100 editorial posts; notes that this announcement comes just days after Newsquest announced that up to 25 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th January 2016
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ROBERT BURNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2016

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the strong egalitarian principles of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, on the 257th anniversary of his birth; congratulates Médecins Sans Frontières trauma surgeon Mr David Nott, who put his life in danger while working in war zones across the world and has received the Robert …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th January 2016
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NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

Tabled by: Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th January 2016
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THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House takes note of the thirtieth anniversary of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. US federal holiday, on the third Monday in every January which is in recognition of his lifetime of achievements; recognises Dr King as one of history's greatest civil rights campaigners; acknowledges the sixtieth anniversary …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th January 2016
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DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE

Tabled by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House condemns the Government's sustained attack on the Disabled Student Allowance; notes that the austerity programme has disproportionately hit disabled people who happen to be financially burdened students; further notes that passing the cost to universities may result in a substantial decrease in access to higher education for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

TRIDENT REPLACEMENT

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Strategic Defence and Security Review and the National Security Strategy; further notes that the estimated cost of replacing the Vanguard Class of nuclear armed submarines has increased to £31 billion with a £10 billion contingency, and that the date of entry into …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

DAVID BOWIE

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House extends its deepest sympathies to the family of David Bowie; notes he was a musical companion to many for more than 40 years; remembers his fantastic music; and celebrates his musical legacy which will live on for generations to come.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

IMMIGRATION

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

ROBERT WALLACE AND THE ROYAL MAIL

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House recognises Greenock's first Member of Parliament, Robert Wallace, and his contribution to the success of the Royal Mail; notes his important role in initiating the campaign for cheap postage, and the resulting reform of the postal service, reduction of corruption, and more accessible services for people across …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
7th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House believes that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 exists to, amongst other things, help hold the Government account and improve the public's understanding of what it does; notes that a 2012 Justice Committee inquiry applauded the Act as significant enhancement of our democracy and that, in 2010, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND DEVOLVED SERVICES

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that many of the public services that will potentially come under the terms of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are competencies of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; further notes that the terms of TTIP could potentially significantly influence the ability …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016

Tabled by: Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

RAIF BADAWI - SAKHAROV PRIZE FOR FREEDOM OF THOUGHT

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Raif Badawi for being awarded the 2015 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; applauds him for advocating freedom of thought and expression; expresses dismay that he was unable to collect his award in person due to being imprisoned in Saudi Arabia; is appalled that he has …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

REDUCTION OF PRIMARY CARE BUREAUCRACY IN NHS SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the innovative approach of the Scottish Government in abolishing the Quality Outcome Framework for GPs so as to reduce bureaucracy and free-up more time to spend caring for patients; recommends that the Government consider a similar move; and commends the Scottish Government's relationship with the medical …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

HITTING HORSES IN RACING

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA); further notes that these rules explicitly sanction the use of the whip for so-called encouragement, in order that jockeys may try to improve …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016

MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016

CIVIL SERVICE GENDER PAY GAP

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the latest figures from Ernst and Young accountants showing that the gender pay-gap within the Scottish Government's top civil servant jobs is only 0.6 per cent; welcomes these figures as the latest indicator that the Scottish Government is taking serious action to reduce the gender pay-gap; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016

LGBT HISTORY MONTH

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2016, held in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of the abolition of Section 28; affirms this month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history, as well as the histories of gay rights and related civil …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016

LANARKSHIRE EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group on securing £9,887 support from the Communities and Family Fund; welcomes its pledge to use this funding for a peer support project for families with children under age eight who have epilepsy; supports the Communities and Families Fund in its initiative …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2016
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STRATHESK PRIMARY BIG AWARD

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Strathesk Primary School in Penicuik, Midlothian, on becoming the first school in Scotland to be awarded a BIG Award in recognition of its efforts to tackle bullying; commends the work of Strathesk primary staff, pupils and parents in cooperating to ensure that this was achieved; notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016

PALOMARES ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commemorates the 50th anniversary of the occasion on 17 January 1966 when an American B-52 bomber inadvertently dropped four nuclear bombs on Spain, after colliding with a refuelling tanker; notes that, although on that occasion fail-safe systems in the B28 hydrogen bombs worked resulting in none of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016

PALESTINE YOUTH ORCHESTRA IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House welcomes the forthcoming Palestine Youth Orchestra's visit to Scotland in the summer of 2016, and looks forward to its arrival in Glasgow in July as it embarks on a period of intensive rehearsal prior to undertaking a tour of major cities across the UK; supports the young …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016

CONDITIONS OF AGENCY WORKERS

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House notes that employees hired via agencies and third party bodies are not subject to the same conditions and rights as non-agency employees performing equivalent work; further notes that this leads to unacceptable exploitation of agency and third party workers; notes that, particularly in the case of agency …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2016
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NUCLEAR CONVOYS

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern reports that nuclear convoys are regularly driven through the UK; understands that according to Nukewatch the convoys regularly travel through towns and cities close to schools, homes and businesses; condemns what it sees as an unacceptable risk to public safety; calls on the Government …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th January 2016

BEMIS CELEBRATES BURNS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the BEMIS Celebrates Burns finale celebration at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket on Robert Burns Day; champions this diverse community celebration as a unique partnership between BEMIS and the world-renowned Celtic Connections Music Festival; considers that this event marks the culmination of the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th January 2016

BROKEN RAINBOW'S RAINBOW DOT CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the Rainbow Dot campaign to be launched on 4 February 2016 by Broken Rainbow UK to highlight the existence of LGBT domestic violence; recognises Broken Rainbow UK as the national organisation that works with LGBT victims, survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse; understands that incidents of …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

WORKPLACE EQUALITY INDEX 2016 AND THE GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that more than 400 organisations took part in the 2016 Workplace Equality Index (WEI) organised by Stonewall UK the highest number in its 12-year history; understands that the WEI is a powerful evidence-based benchmarking tool used by employers to assess their achievements and progress on LGBT …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2016

LORDS SPIRITUAL AND SCOTTISH DEBATES AND VOTES

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House calls on the following 26 Bishops of the Church of England as Lords Spiritual of the House of Lords to desist in debating and voting on Scottish legislation; further calls on the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York, Bishop of London, Bishop of Durham, Bishop of Winchester, …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 7th January 2016

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN INDIA

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

MOST IMPROVED LARGE TOWN IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock in winning the SURF award for being Scotland's most improved large town while commending the town of Irvine for being runner up; pays tribute to the work of the SNP-led East Ayrshire Councils for leading in the regeneration work; applauds particularly the restoration of the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

RECOGNITION FOR AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire College in its success in the Scottish Qualifications Authority Star Awards with Stephen Wilson winning SQA College Candidate of the Year, John McTaggart, Curriculum Manager, winning SQA Champion of the Year, and the Sport and Fitness Team and students winning the SQA Innovation Award for …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

SITUATION OF CHILDREN IN YEMEN

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House is concerned by the dreadful situation currently faced by 9.9 million children in Yemen, a war-torn country with the highest number of people in humanitarian need in the world; notes with concern that since March 2015 over 5,700 civilians have been killed, including more than 630 children, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT IN DARFUR

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned that sexual violence is a persistent and endemic part of the conflict in Darfur; is disturbed by the findings of the recent report by Waging Peace Rape in Darfur: A History of Predation on the use of rape as a weapon of war; is …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

PROFESSIONALISM OF HOUSE OF COMMONS STAFF

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House respects the unrivalled professionalism, skill and commitment of all support staff employed on the House of Commons estate; acknowledges that all hon. Members receive invaluable help from the entire workforce, from doorkeepers and police officers to the library team and postal service, from catering staff to staff …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY AND RECOGNISED COLLECTIONS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE STATUS

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Glasgow Womens' Library (GWL) on being awarded Recognised Collections of National Significance status by Museums Galleries Scotland; recognises that GWL is the only accredited museum dedicated to women's history in the whole of the UK; notes that the GWL collection encompasses a wide range of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
14th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

POLIO ERADICATION

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that the Government pledged to help end polio by agreeing to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supporting the many world health organisations who have been battling to beat the illness throughout the Third World; believes that with the successes gained there is now a chance …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Refugee Council on its thirtieth anniversary; notes that it is a leading human rights agency and has been responding to refugee needs caused by events across the world since 10 December 1985, most recently coordinating the humanitarian response of the public in Scotland to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2015

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Human Rights Day 2015 which takes place on 10 December 2015; notes that this year's Human Rights Day is devoted to the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

PLAY AS ONE SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the work of Play As One Scotland (PA1S), who support the right of children to play together, regardless of ability; understands that the charity aims to ensure that children and young people have equal access to local play and leisure opportunities; congratulates PA1S on raising over …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP

Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments will be seized upon …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

DONALD TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON MUSLIM IMMIGRATION TO THE US

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the call by US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for a total and complete shutdown on those of the Muslim faith from entering the US; believes such intemperate public statements only provide an excuse for jihadists of all stripes to justify their evil and anti-Muslim …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016

PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many vulnerable disabled …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

CENTRAL SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (CSREC)

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House is aware that Crime Awareness Week takes place from 8 to 15 October 2016; recognises that the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) is a charity that promotes equality, fights all forms of discrimination, promotes community cohesion and operates a Third Party Reporting Centre that reports hate …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
12th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

UNESCO CHAIR IN REFUGEE INTEGRATION THROUGH LANGUAGES AND THE ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the University of Glasgow on its formal recognition by UNESCO's Director General as a member of its prestigious universities network, the UNESCO Chairs, for high-quality research that is working to further UNESCO's peace building mission; notes the establishment of the first UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

ATHENA SWAN BRONZE AWARD FOR GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Glasgow Caledonian University has been awarded the Athena Swan Institutional Bronze Award for 2016-17; understands that the Athena Swan Charter was established by the Equality Challenge in 2005 to promote the advancement of gender equality and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 1
12th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

SYRIAN CIVIL DEFENCE KNOWN AS THE WHITE HELMETS

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House applauds the work of the Syrian Civil Defence volunteer rescue workers known as the White Helmets, who work in one of the most dangerous places on Earth; recognises that they are the largest civil society organisation operating in areas outside of government control in Syria; notes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the attention that Hate Crime Awareness Week gives to the impact of crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind, where the victim is targeted because they are a member of a particular social group or have a particular characteristic, which the perpetrator has negative …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

DISABILITY BENEFITS ASSESSMENTS CARRIED OUT BY CAPITA

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern repeated incidences of assessments for disability benefits being carried out by Capita which are inaccurate and unfit for purpose; further notes reports of cases in which seriously ill or disabled people have had benefits, to which they are entitled to cover the costs …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th October 2016
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WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2016

Tabled by: Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises that 10 million people in the UK are living and working with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions; further recognises that the pain, isolation and fatigue of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions can affect every aspect of the daily lives of the people living with these conditions, interfering with …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
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PROTECTING HUMANITARIAN WORKERS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its outrage at the bombing of a UN aid convoy on the outskirts of the Syrian city of Aleppo, killing an estimated 20 civilians and destroying 18 UN trucks and their cargo of vital supplies destined for communities in areas controlled by opponents of the Assad …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
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SUPPORTING DEAFBLIND PEOPLE INTO WORK

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Realising Aspirations for All; notes that there are over 100,000 working age people with dual sensory loss and complex needs in the UK, 80 per cent of whom are currently not in work and are unable to reach their full …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th October 2016
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BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Baby Loss Awareness Week which runs from 9 October to 15 October 2016, involving 21 pregnancy and baby loss charities in the UK to mark the brief lives of babies lost in pregnancy or soon after birth; understands the devastating impact that baby loss has on …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
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SCOTTISH VETERANS FUND

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the announcement at the 2016 Armed Forces and Veterans Champions Annual Gathering, held in Glasgow on 10 October 2016, that veterans and ex-service charities in Scotland are to be supported by £600,000 over the next three years from the Scottish Veterans Fund to address a wide …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
11th October 2016
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BIRTH OF THE FIRST CHILD OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN ABERDEEN

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House welcomes the birth of Ibrahim Al Hussein, thought to be the first child of Syrian refugees born in Aberdeen; congratulates his parents Fadila and Khalid and his brother Shadea on making their new home in the North East of Scotland after fleeing the horrors of war-torn Damascus; …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2016
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HMRC, CONCENTRIX AND TAX CREDITS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes that HM Treasury must take immediate action to provide a fast resolution for everyone affected by the wrongful actions of Concentrix in stopping tax credit payments without notice or good reason; notes comments by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to the House on 14 September …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
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GOLF AND HEALTH

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House welcomes the recent scientific review by the University of Edinburgh relating to golf and health published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine; notes that this study highlights that golf can provide moderate intensity physical activity as advocated by the World Health Organisation and our four home …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
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ST. ANDREWS PARK RUN

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the St. Andrews Park Run for organising weekly five kilometre runs each Saturday in Craigtoun Country Park in North-East Fife; notes the wider park run movement event celebrated its twelfth anniversary on 1 and 2 October 2016, and that the event has been …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
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POLISH COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the unique and significant social, cultural, military and economic contributions of the Polish community to the UK; is concerned with the recent increase in hate crime and racist attacks against the Polish and other communities; and believes that EU citizens residing in the UK, along with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
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FEMENG RWANDA

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the work of FemEng Rwanda, which is a project led by students from the University of Glasgow to encourage the participation of young women in science and engineering fields; notes that this is a collaborative initiative with the University of Rwanda, where three weeks of practical …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER

Tabled by: Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
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ROUTINE PREVENTATIVE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN SUPERMARKET SUPPLY CHAINS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about recent findings of high levels of antibiotic-resistant e.coli and MRSA on British supermarket meat, of UK origin; welcomes the commitment of the Foods Standards Agency to work with UK food retailers to reduce farm antibiotic use and Waitrose's recently updated policy, which prohibits antibiotic …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th September 2016
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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the UN General Comment of August 2016 backing calls for inclusive education for children and adults with disabilities; acknowledges that inclusive education can provide both quality education and social development for persons with disabilities, and help develop inclusive, peaceful and fair societies; agrees that inclusive education …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
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DEWAR HOUSE CARERS GROUP

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Dewar House Carers Group on securing £4,650 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint awards programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less than £250,000 annual turnover; notes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
17th December 2015
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KILMARNOCK FC GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF WINNING THE SCOTTISH LEAGUE

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises that 2015 marks the golden anniversary of Kilmarnock FC winning the Scottish League; notes that it is still the last provincial club to manage such an achievement; and further notes that as Scottish champions in the UEFA European Cup competition, it played the European Champions, Real …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2015
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ST MARK'S PRIMARY - MILE WALK TO SCHOOL

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates St Mark's Primary School in Hamilton, headteacher Caroline Campbell and all pupils and staff for their Mile Walk to school on 30 November 2015; notes that, as the walk took place on Saint Andrew's Day, many involved wore tartan in appreciation of Scotland's patron saint; commends …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
3rd December 2015
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EFFECT OF ACCELERATED PENSION CHANGES ON WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950S

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the impact of pension changes on women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1955 who originally expected pension equalisation to be phased-in steadily between 2010 and 2020 but have been caught by acceleration to their retirement age after the Pensions Act 2011; notes that …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2015
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AYRSHIRE COLLEGE HERALD SOCIETY AWARD 2015

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the staff, students and management of Ayrshire College on their success at the Herald Society Awards 2015, where the college was presented with the Judges' Award; notes the entries that were submitted across each category were outstanding and demonstrated imagination and commitment to making Scotland a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
1st December 2015
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LANARKSHIRE MUSLIM WELFARE SOCIETY

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Muslim Welfare Society for being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for 2015 in the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy; recognises the extensive work the Society does offering advice and the use of its facilities; and further recognises the beneficial impact of the Society's work in the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2015
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PATRYK TOPOLSKI AND THE HELEN McGREGOR AWARD

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Patryk Topolski, winner of this year's Helen McGregor Award; recognises that he is the youngest-ever winner of the award, which is given annually to recognise a significant contribution to a local community by people who give freely of their own time and efforts to improve local …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th November 2015
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HURLFORD'S FOOTBALL CLUBS

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House belatedly congratulates the village of Hurlford for the unique achievement of winning both the Scottish Amateur Cup and the Junior Scottish Cup in the same season; notes that Hurlford United won the Scottish Junior Cup Final; pays tribute to the hardworking committee members who were able to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
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REFORM OF BENEFITS SANCTIONS PROCESS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the need for people claiming benefits to follow the rules governing their eligibility; notes the fact that 50 per cent of appeals against benefits sanctions are upheld, and that many who face sanctions are not informed in writing prior to the sanction taking place; regrets the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th November 2015
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FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House celebrates the first anniversary of the first edition of The National, Scotland's newest daily newspaper; welcomes its contribution to the political debate in Scotland as the only national daily newspaper to support Scottish Independence; and congratulates its editors, journalists and contributors for their insight and dedication over …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
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NEWMILNS SNOW AND SPORTS COMPLEX

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex for hosting a successful school ski competition, attracting entrants from all over Scotland; notes the success of the facility since the upgrade and installation of a new slope; welcomes the fact that the success of the facility since transfer to a …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
25th November 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, taking place on 25 November 2015; understands that the day marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which in 2015, for the first time, has prevention as its theme; notes that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
23rd November 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2015

HALEY DAVIDSON, YOUTH LINK, YMCA AND BIFFY CLYRO

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the work of Haley Davidson in achieving her one year of volunteering certificate from Youthlink Scotland; notes that, at only 17, Haley has now participated in community volunteering for an amazing seven years; further notes that the Youthlink programme of activities continues to be successful at …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
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BLANTYRE SOCCER ACADEMY

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises the key contribution to Blantyre made by the Blantyre Soccer Academy; further recognises the vital role that its numerous volunteers, from its coaches to administrative staff, play in their aim to use football for good; notes that since its inception in 2010, it has successfully promoted …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
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STATUTORY MONITORING OF THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes the 2015 report of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee, specifically the report's recommendations regarding the use of closed circuit television in slaughterhouses; and calls on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to implement arrangements to place the monitoring of closed circuit television on a …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th November 2015
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MILITARY COURT WATCH SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS WORKING GROUP ON ARBITRARY DETENTION

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that Military Court Watch has lodged a submission with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention relating to the detention and transfer of Palestinian minors from the West Bank to prisons located inside Israel in violation of both the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th November 2015
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CLEANER AIR FOR SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House welcomes the announcement of Cleaner Air for Scotland - the Road for a Healthier Future, Scotland's new national strategy for reducing air pollution, aiming to protect human health and reduce health inequalities, produced in partnership with public and private organisations; notes that this strategy adopts the World …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
10th November 2015
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EUAN'S GUIDE, CHARITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WINNER

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates EuansGuide.com on winning the first charity and social enterprise award at the Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards 2015; notes that this Leith-based charity was founded in 2013 to share independent, honest, first-hand accounts of disabled access at venues and events across the UK and internationally; recognises …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th November 2015
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CENTENARY OF GLASGOW RENT STRIKES AND REMEMBER MARY BARBOUR ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the centenary of the Glasgow rent strikes, which culminated on 17 November 1915, with thousands of tenants from Govan and across Glasgow besieging the Sheriff Court to protest at actions by landlords for charging extortionate increases; further notes that this followed months of rent strikes by …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
9th November 2015
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CÒISIR GHÀIDHLIG MHEALBHAICH (MELVICH GAELIC CHOIR)

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises and applauds Còisir Ghàdhlig Mhealbhaich's success at the recent Mod; notes that the choir is again National Champion having won all awards in the Fluent Rural Choirs Class in Oban; further notes that Còisir Ghàdhlig Mhealbhaich is the only Gaelic Choir from the mainland ever to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th November 2015
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MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA

Tabled by: David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
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ORMLIE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Ormlie Community Association Ltd on its Awards for All grant of £9,617; welcomes the funding for their important Young Mums Group, which provides support and opportunities for mums aged between 16 and 25 by teaching them skills such as healthy eating, child development and first aid; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
9th November 2015
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NEILSTON WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House commends the work of the Neilston War Memorial Association which culminated on 7 November 2015 in the dedication of the long-awaited Neilston War Memorial, commemorating the sacrifice made by 218 local residents of the village and surrounding areas since World War One; notes that prior to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
9th November 2015
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EAGLESHAM MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT COMMITTEE

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eaglesham 1990 Macmillan Cancer Support Committee on reaching its 25th anniversary; notes that the group's founder, Marie Jeffrey, was prompted to start fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support in response to a relative losing her battle against cancer; further notes that over this 25 year period the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
9th November 2015
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LOTHIAN BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Lothian Broadband Networks Limited (LBNL), a limited company of Humbie, East Lothian, with the aim of enabling local communities to access super-fast internet coverage, on winning the UK-wide 2015 Next Generation Digital Challenge Award for Rural Networks category, for their innovative hybrid Fibre/Wireless designs; further congratulates …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
9th November 2015
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HMS GANNET SAR HELICOPTER CREW AWARD

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House honours the outstanding courage, team-work and professionalism of the crew of Search and Rescue Helicopter R177 from HMS Gannet, comprising of Lt Lewis (Observer/SAR Cdr), Lt Cdr Fuller (P1/Handling Pilot), Lt Hammond (P2) and POACMN Henson (Aircrewman) who recently received the Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
9th November 2015
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RUSSELL KNOX AND WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Inverness-born Russell Knox on winning at the Sheshan Club; applauds him on winning Scotland's first success at a World Golf Championship event; and wishes him many more successes in future World Championships.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
5th November 2015
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UK ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House believes that Saudi Arabia is ruled by one of the most repressive regimes in the world which does not allow freedom of expression or association; notes with concern the systematic human rights abuses that occur within Saudi Arabia, including the extensive use of the death penalty, the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th November 2015
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CAMP LIBERTY ROCKET ATTACK

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House believes that the 29 October 2015 rocket attack on Camp Liberty, home to over 2,200 defenceless members of Iran's democratic opposition, the PMOI, who are Protected Persons under International Law and political refugees, which resulted in 24 camp residents being killed and many more injured, constitutes a …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 15
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
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PALLIATIVE CARE - MARIE CURIE'S CALL FOR ACTION

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is deeply concerned that too many people do not get the right care and support when they have a terminal illness; notes that every year an estimated 110,000 people across the UK, almost one in every five people who die annually, miss out on the palliative care …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th November 2015
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CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF SCOTLAND AND MALAWI

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Cooperation Agreement between the Governments of Scotland and Malawi, signed in November 2005; notes that the Agreement outlines key areas in which the two countries work together for mutual benefit, including civic governance, sustainable economic development, health and education; further notes …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2015
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LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER

Tabled by: Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th November 2015
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TORTURE, EXECUTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS IN IRAN

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by the continuing steep rise in executions during Hassan Rouhani's presidential tenure in Iran over the last two years; notes the widespread sentencing of degrading and inhumane medieval judicial punishments, including public hangings and floggings, prisoners being paraded in streets, torture, limb amputations and eye …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
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ANTI-SEMITISM AND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes with concern that the Community Security Trust recorded a doubling of anti-Semitic incidents across the UK in 2014 to 1,168; further notes that the pattern of these attacks reveals the single biggest contributing factor to have been anti-Semitic reaction to the armed violence between Israel and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
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WEST LOTHIAN NURSES SHORTLISTED FOR SERVICES TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN AWARD

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House congratulates Lyndsey Stewart and Louise Dalgleish, staff nurses at St John's Hospital in Livingston, for being shortlisted for the Services to Women and Children Award in the Scottish Health Awards 2015; notes that they have been shortlisted among the group of six healthcare teams and two individuals …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
3rd November 2015
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NEILSTON: SCOTLAND'S FIRST EVER CYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Neilston Development Trust on the award of Scotland's first-ever Cycle Friendly Community Award for its Cycle Neilston! programme of events, activities and services; notes that the Cycle Friendly Community Award was launched by Cycling Scotland to recognise the efforts of communities and groups in promoting cycling …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2015
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PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI AND KASHMIR

Tabled by: Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Government to take advantage of the unique opportunity presented by the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of Kashmir and press him to work with …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd November 2015
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CARERS ALLOWANCE EARNINGS LIMIT

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House believes that carers provide a valuable service to the community and should be encouraged and supported to remain in education or employment while undertaking their caring responsibilities; notes the terms on the Government website, which states that the earnings limit for those receiving careers allowance is no …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd November 2015
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CO-OPERATION BY SERVICE CHARITIES

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate Services Charities: accordingly, welcomes the recent battlefield tour, for wounded veterans of all ages, to Ypres, organised and run by The Not Forgotten Association in co-operation with the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association and Combat Stress; acknowledges, in this Great …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
3rd November 2015
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MY CROHN'S AND COLITIS CARE

Tabled by: Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Islwyn)
That this House warmly welcomes the launch of My Crohn's and Colitis Care in Parliament on 4 November 2015; supports the production of this new information and advice guide by Crohn's and Colitis UK, the leading UK charity in the battle against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that at …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
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LIVING WAGE WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes Living Wage Week 2015 which has seen a 40 pence increase in the living wage to £8.25, calculated independently and set by the Living Wage Foundation in partnership with the Poverty Alliance in Scotland; notes the new rate is nearly a fifth higher than the current …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2015
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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIOLENCE REDUCTION UNIT

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) on its 10th anniversary; notes the foundation of the VRU in 2005 by Detective Chief Superintendent John Carnochan and Strathclyde Police principal analyst Karyn McCluskey and its innovative use of a public health approach to tackle violence; recognises the groundbreaking partnerships …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
29th October 2015
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70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) on 24 October 1945; welcomes the significant impact that the UN has had over seven decades in promoting world peace, human rights and the eradication of poverty, and the particular role it has played in …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th October 2015
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BOMBARDIER MURRAY KERR, 77 BRIGADE

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Glasgow-based army reservist Bombardier Murray Kerr, of 77th Brigade, on winning the Best Amateur Portfolio in the prestigious Army Photographic Awards 2015.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
28th October 2015
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CONTINGENT LIABILITY RELATING TO HINKLEY POINT C POWER STATION

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House objects to the Departmental Minute from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, dated 21 October 2015, concerning contingent liabilities relating to the entering into of contracts regarding the Hinkley Point C power station; and directs the Department to ensure a full examination is undertaken of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
29th October 2015
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TACKLING HOLIDAY HUNGER

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
"after "UK"; insert "further notes the success of North Ayrshire Council in keeping 10 schools open throughout the summer holidays to provide school meals and thereby avoid holiday hunger in their area this year;""
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
28th October 2015
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CALDERGLEN HIGH SCHOOL BEFRIENDERS PROJECT

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Calderglen High School, Mrs Odette Frazer and Avril Anderson in East Kilbride for engaging their students in organised community volunteering work for the Befrienders Project for seniors in the local area, a number of worthwhile causes, including the local foodbank, sports, music and arts tutoring, supportive …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2015
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LIVING WAGE WEEK AND REDUCTIONS TO TAX CREDITS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House joins all those supporting Living Wage Week from 1 to 7 November 2015; notes the hourly national living wage rate, set by the Living Wage Foundation, according to the cost of living, is currently £7.85 with a London rate of £9.15; further notes the national minimum wage …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2015
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GIVING TUESDAY

Tabled by: Nick Hurd (Conservative - Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
That this House notes that the UK is consistently ranked as one of the most generous countries in the world; acknowledges the important contribution that charities and voluntary groups, donors and volunteers make in each constituency; celebrates the success of the #GivingTuesday campaign in the UK in 2014 last year, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th October 2015
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US VISAS FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises the difficulties for UK musicians obtaining work visas to enter the US to perform; notes that the American performer visa application process requires face-to-face meetings in either Belfast or London which may require expensive overnight stays for musicians and bands that live outside these cities; acknowledges …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2015
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PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Tabled by: Nic Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Awareness Month across the UK and that 13 November 2015 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for the various activities being carried out to raise awareness of the disease during November 2015, including Pancreatic …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
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PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS

Tabled by: Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
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HABIB RAHMAN AND THE JCWI

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends the work of Habib Rahman, who retires from his position as Chief Executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) in October 2015, after serving in that role for 16 years; congratulates Mr Rahman for leading so effectively the JCWI, an organisation which …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th October 2015
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EAST PARK SCHOOL, GLASGOW

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates East Park School, Glasgow, on its programme of celebrations marking 140 years since its foundation in 1874; notes that the school, based in the Maryhill area of the city, is a registered charity providing education and supported accommodation services to children and young people with additional …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises October as Black History Month; celebrates the vital role that black and minority ethnic people have played in the history of this country; believes that the continued learning and understanding of black and minority ethnic history promotes integration and respect in communities; appreciates the work of …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2015
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GLASGOW NORTH WEST WOMEN'S CENTRE

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House acknowledges the important work of the Glasgow North West Women's Centre, based in the Maryhill area of the city; notes that the Centre aims to bring women together and enable them to tackle issues of importance and to find practical ways of improving their situation, and to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
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FORCED CHILD ADOPTION

Tabled by: Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House recognises the suffering caused by forced child adoptions during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, which took place due to social pressures on women who had children outside of marriage; notes the unacceptable adoption and care practices of the past, such as not giving information about welfare services, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2015
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145 YEARS OF THE ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Arlington Baths Club, Glasgow, on its 145th anniversary; notes that the club, founded in 1870, is the oldest private baths club in the world, and is owned and run by its members on a not-for-profit basis; further notes its many contributions to health, wellbeing and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
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GIVE ART GLASGOW PROJECT

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Give Art Glasgow project, an initiative led by local artists in Glasgow to provide arts and creative materials to children and young people who rely on food banks; notes the collaboration between the project and the Greater Maryhill Food Bank in Glasgow, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
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SCOTLAND WEEKS

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the commitment by the Scottish Government to encourage Scottish business to come up with 1,000 new commercial products through a £78 million innovation fund and the creation of three new innovation and investment hubs in London, Brussels and Dublin; and encourages the Scotland Office to create …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
22nd October 2015
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GOVERNMENT POLICY ON YEMEN

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Yemen and advises those there to leave immediately due to the deteriorating military and humanitarian situation in that country; welcomes the comprehensive report produced by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Yemen; calls on the Home …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd October 2015
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FUNDRAISING FOR THE JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises the excellent charitable efforts of Ruth Elliot of Cairnhill in Airdrie who, with Andrew Fitzpatrick, completed the Compass Challenge of climbing four Munros and cycling the 400 plus miles between each peak to raise an outstanding £12,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and which follows …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRIDGES PROGRAMMES

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates The Bridges Programmes, based in Glasgow North East, on its 10th anniversary; notes that it supports the social, educational and economic integration of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and anyone for whom English is a second language; and notes that it is recognised as an example of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
22nd October 2015
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NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates North of Scotland Childcare Association on its recent Awards of All grant of £9,995; recognises that the grant will help improve the lives of people most in need who will now receive the support they deserve; and notes that the project's excellent work will now be …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
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WORLD POLIO DAY

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House marks World Polio Day on 24 October 2015 and recognises the incredible immunisation project, started by Rotarians, 30 years ago, to eliminate polio and its debilitating paralysis from the world; and celebrates that Africa has now been polio-free for more than one year but will continue to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd October 2015
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WEAR IT PINK BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the contribution of the breast cancer month of October, particularly Wear it Pink Day on 23 October 2015, in raising awareness of breast cancer, encouraging women to attend breast screening and to seek medical help if they are concerned about breast changes; celebrates the improved survival …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd October 2015
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FYRISH GYMNASTICS CLUB

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Fyrish Gymnastics Club on its recent Awards for All grant of £9,000; notes that the grant will be used by the club to fund and expand its innovative community programme of gymnastic sessions for children and young people across Ross-shire; and commends its excellent work that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
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USE OF CHILDREN AS SUICIDE BOMBERS

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House condemns the practice of using suicide bombers to cause harm and create fear among innocent people, and in particular the rising trend of using children in this way; and urges the Government to take the lead among the international community to research the issue of child suicide …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st October 2015
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VOLUNTEERS AT THE HEART OF TRUSTEES WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that Trustees Week will be taking place between 2 and 8 November 2015; notes that this is an opportunity for Parliament to highlight the sterling work that volunteer trustees carry out, with very little fanfare, but which is of great value not only to the charities …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st October 2015
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FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR REFUGEES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that refugees have a legal right under UK and international law to be reunited with their families; further notes that refugees seeking reunion are often faced with extreme levels of stress and anxiety, which are only worsened by separation and isolation from their loved ones who …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th November 2015
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QUINTINSHILL RAIL DISASTER COMMEMORATIVE CARRIAGE

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commends the work of the GCR Rolling Stock Trust to restore a Victorian wooden railway carriage and dedicate it to the honour of the 436 dead and injured in the Quintinshill rail disaster of 22 May 1915; recognises that most of the casualties in what remains the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th November 2015
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HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TOURISM AWARDS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the 2015 Highlands and Islands Tourism awards; celebrates the contribution tourism has made to the region over the last year; and looks forward to a successful 2016 for the sector, which includes the return of the Scottish Open to Castle Stuart where attendance is set to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th November 2015
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HEATHROW FLIGHTS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the announcement that, from May next year, British Airways will have daily flights between Inverness and Heathrow; congratulates the team at HIAL for securing this vital service which is likely to result in a considerable economic boost to the Highland business community; however also recognises that …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th November 2015
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ICT IN LEARNING

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Highland Council on its work around digital learning and welcomes its commitment to promoting ICT in Learning across the Highlands; recognises that this positive learning strategy must be supported by suitable digital infrastructure to ensure that Highland pupils are not disadvantaged as a result of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
5th November 2015
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SOLHEIM CUP IN GLENEAGLES

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates Gleneagles Hotel for being awarded the honour of hosting the 2019 Solheim Cup by the Ladies European Tour; further congratulates Visit Scotland and the Scottish Government for their work in bringing another huge international golf competition to the venue; and looks forward to this event providing …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
4th November 2015
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VETERINARY NURSE TITLE

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes the campaign by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for formal protection of the title Veterinary Nurse; recognises that registered veterinary nurses are true professionals who can give medical treatment or carry out minor surgery on animals in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons' …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th October 2015
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SUFFRAGETTE OAK: SCOTLAND'S TREE OF THE YEAR 2015

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes with delight the awarding of the title Woodland Trust Scottish Tree of the Year 2015 to the Suffragette Oak in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park; recognises that the tree was planted by suffrage organisations on 20 April 1918 to mark women gaining the right to vote earlier that …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2015
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NEWBATTLE ABBEY COLLEGE SECOND WORLD WAR PROJECT

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Newbattle Abbey College on securing a grant of £66,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund; understands that Newbattle Abbey College will use this funding to research and display its contribution to the Second World War, allowing the College to assess archival details around the UK related to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
26th October 2015
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AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY TRUST

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the key contribution to North Ayrshire made by the Ayrshire Community Trust and its many volunteers; notes that the Trust has helped over 30,000 people become involved in volunteering in the local area, contributing to a myriad of different projects, including organisational support, training, independent examinations, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
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MEMBERS REPRESENTING SCOTTISH CONSTITUENCIES AND HEATHROW EXPANSION

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House urges the Secretary of State for Transport to confirm that the decision on where to construct additional runway capacity in the south east of England cannot just be a matter for hon. Members representing English constituencies; further calls on him to confirm that at every stage of …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2015
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THE LIAM CHARITY

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates The Liam Charity for its fantastic work in raising awareness of suicide prevention for teenagers and children, and on nearly reaching its target of raising £100,000 for the NSPCC's ChildLine service; and commends in particular the work done for the charity by Aaron Hearne who has …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th October 2015
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APOLOGY FOR THE FLOODING OF CAPEL CELYN

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House regrets the loss suffered by the people of Capel Celyn, North Wales, whose village was flooded 50 years ago by Liverpool County Council; notes the significance of this event to the people of Wales, and how this injustice energised national consciousness; and calls on the Government to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
14th October 2015
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WILSON DOCTRINE

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the judgment of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) that the Wilson Doctrine is not legally enforceable and calls it a political statement in a political context, encompassing the ambiguity that is sometimes to be found in political statements; further notes that this runs contrary to assurances …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
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FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EVENTS IN INVERCLYDE

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates the Poets @ War project on its receipt of a funding award of £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund; understands that the project will use drama and poetry as an educational tool to teach young people about the impact of the First World War on Inverclyde; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
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EAST REN CONVOY TO CALAIS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the great energy, enthusiasm and teamwork of the large group of volunteers working as part of the East Ren Convoy to Calais group in East Renfrewshire; notes the vast quantity of donations which they have received from the generous people in that area's communities; commends the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
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MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th October 2015
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WELFARE OF LAYING HENS

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern for the welfare of laying hens kept in enriched cages; recognises that there is marginal gain in the use of these cages over EU banned battery cages and that they do not fulfil the physical and behavioural needs of the hens; and calls on …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
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GLASGOW AIRPORT: UK AIRPORT OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Airport on being awarded Airport of the Year at the 2015 National Transport Awards; notes that this awards ceremony was held on 8 October 2015 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and aims to celebrate successful national and local transport projects; acknowledges that this …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2015
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ALTNAHARRA PRIMARY SCHOOL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Altnaharra Primary School on its reward from the Social Enterprise Academy; commends the school for its ingenuity in making a midge and tick repellent soap to sell to tourists at local lodges and B&Bs; and praises the school for using the opportunity to raise money for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
13th October 2015
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STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House commends the report by Saferworld, The 2015 UK Strategic Defence and Security Review and beyond, published in October 2015, which welcomes the upcoming SDSR as an opportunity to rebalance the armed forces following the mistakes of the 2010 review; calls on the Government to ensure that this …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
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HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN KASHMIR AND THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE OF KASHMIR TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN FUTURE

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns all systematic human rights violations committed in Kashmir; believes that the views of the people of Kashmir are paramount in determining how they are governed and who shall govern them; and calls on the governments of India and Pakistan to recognise that the Kingdom of Kashmir …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th October 2015
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STRATHCARRON HOSPICE

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the great achievement of Strathcarron Hospice in being named the UK's Best Health Project for its innovative Hospice@Home service; notes that this service allows terminally ill patients, should it be their wish, to die in the comfort of their own home; believes that Falkirk Hospice's success …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
12th October 2015
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WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for qualifying for the European Championships in France in 2016; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and the players for their achievements; salutes the long-suffering Welsh fans for their loyalty to the national cause; and looks forward to an exciting Championship …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
22nd October 2015
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GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan Youth Trust on gaining an award of £50,000 from Young Start; acknowledges the value of providing a structured volunteering programme for young people; recognises the difficulties faced by voluntary organisations in securing ongoing funding; and commends the Scottish Government and the Big Lottery Fund Scotland …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
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ALLY MACLEOD

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the family of Ally MacLeod on the success of its campaign to have the legendary former Ayr United and Scotland manager inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame; believes this recognition of his achievements is long overdue; acknowledges his role in kindling an enthusiasm for …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
22nd October 2015
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AYR RACECOURSE

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayr Racecourse on gaining a Five Star Visitor Attraction Award from VisitScotland, in recognition of its outstanding standards; acknowledges the hard work carried out by staff at the Racecourse in welcoming more than 100,000 visitors to racing fixtures and hospitality events in the past year; recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
20th October 2015
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SCOTTISH NATIONAL RUGBY TEAM

Tabled by: Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Rugby team on its heroic performance in the recent Rugby World Cup quarter final; notes that despite the result the people of Scotland are incredibly proud of each and every player; pays tribute to the leadership of Vern Cotter and Greig Laidlaw; and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
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LOCHGELLY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Lochgelly Community Development Forum for voluntarily undertaking a range of projects which seek to benefit the local community in Lochgelly; recognises that this forum is successful thanks to the significant contribution made by an extremely dedicated team of volunteers; congratulates the forum and its volunteers on …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
20th October 2015
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CAROLINA HOUSE, DUNDEE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the Carolina House Trust, Dundee, in its bicentennial year; praises the work of this organisation as one of Scotland's oldest children's charities; further recognises the excellent services it provides to ensure the individual needs of children and young people are met and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th October 2015
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KELTY BOWLING CLUB

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kelty Bowling Club on receiving a grant of £7,500 from Awards for All; understands that Kelty Bowling Club will use this funding to extend its current sporting facility and create a new locker area for up to 80 people, allowing the club to accommodate its members …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
20th October 2015
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SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House lends its sympathy to the family of Hayley McGurk from Fife, who passed away on 20 July 2015 from the condition known as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy; notes that around 600 people in the UK are affected by this condition each year; recognises that the reason …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th October 2015
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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on being named Scottish University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide; recognises that the University has been ranked top in Scotland in many of the most influential rankings and surveys produced in the higher education sector …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th October 2015
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KIRKCALDY HIGH SCHOOL

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy High School teacher, Helen Higham, on receiving a STEMNET STEM Teacher Award for inspiring her pupils to take an interest in science, engineering, technology and mathematics; understands that the STEMNET awards are held annually to honour the UK's most dedicated and inspirational people who are …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
19th October 2015
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INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY AND THE SCOTTISH STAMMERING NETWORK

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2015, which raises awareness of stammering, a condition that affects one in 100 adults worldwide; recognises the excellent work of the Scottish Stammering Network, which has directly supported hundreds of individuals who have a stammer through its support groups …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2015
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AYRSHIRE COLLEGE KILWINNING CAMPUS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commends the hard work and commitment of staff at Ayrshire College's Kilwinning Campus, particularly in their untiring support for the student population, which exceeds 14,000; recognises the unique service that the College's Kilwinning Campus supplies in the form of its Inclusive Learning Team, which seeks to support …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
19th October 2015
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TICKET TOUTING

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that ticket touting benefits neither customers, fans, athletes, artists nor the groups and venues involved in the organisation and staging of cultural and sporting events; notes that ticket touts are people who deliberately purchase tickets for an event in bulk with the shameless aim to sell …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
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BARNARDO'S, NORTH AYRSHIRE

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the exceptional contribution made by Barnardo's in local communities and particularly in its unwavering support for children, families and any individuals needing assistance in North Ayrshire; praises the hard work of this charity and its volunteers who tirelessly seek to improve the lives of children and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2015
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20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House offers its congratulations to Sustrans on the National Cycle Network as it turns 20 years old in 2015; notes that the Network runs for over 14,000 miles across the UK, linking up villages, towns and cities; acknowledges that in 2014 the Network saw over 4.9 million people …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
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WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the White Ribbon campaign; notes that 45 per cent of women in the UK have experienced some form of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; recognises that men have an important role to play in ending violence against women; welcomes the introduction of Clare's Law in …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th September 2015
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AYRSHIRE LGBTQ

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire LGBTQ on becoming the first Scottish LGBTI Community Group of the Year at the inaugural Scottish LGBTI Awards; notes that the award was the result of a public vote and sponsored by Pride Glasgow; commends the volunteers at Ayrshire LGBTI for their hard work in …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
17th September 2015
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DUNDEE REFUGEE SUPPORT

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House recognises the outstanding response and contribution of Dundee Refugee Support in raising funds and collecting essential items to support refugees who desperately need help during the unfolding European refugee crisis; praises the work of this organisation and the generosity of the citizens of Dundee; appreciates the urgency …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
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DUNDEE TO AMSTERDAM REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY FUND BID

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House welcomes the campaign calling on the Government to approve Flybe's bid for funding from the Regional Air Connectivity Fund for a daily return flight from Dundee to Amsterdam; recognises that an Amsterdam link was assessed as the most promising new international route in Transport Scotland's 2013 Scoping …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
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GLASGAY! FESTIVAL 2015

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the Glasgay! festival for winning the Award for Culture at this year's Scottish LGBTI awards; notes the festival's successful transition to a year round operation; recognises the importance of the awards in acknowledging the contribution of groups and individuals to LGBTI equality and human rights in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
17th September 2015
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GLASGOW WELCOMES REFUGEES

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is pleased to note the vigil in George Square, Glasgow, which took place on 12 September 2015 to show solidarity with refugees fleeing Syria; considers that those attending the vigil also called for the Government to increase vastly the number of refugees it proposes to settle in …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
17th September 2015
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COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES 2015

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates the Scottish and other young athletes who compete in the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia; admires their dedication; welcomes their role as ambassadors for their nations; and recognises that they provide an inspiration for everyone who believes in the power of sport to break down …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
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EAST RENFREWSHIRE DIVERSITY DAY 2015

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes the successful East Renfrewshire Diversity Day held on 3 September 2015, and commends the organisers for their work on this positive annual event where East Renfrewshire school pupils came together to learn about different cultures and faiths, and celebrate the diverse local area; appreciates the involvement …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
16th September 2015
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ALNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Alness Community Association Limited on its recently received Awards for All grant of £3,542 to update its website in order to increase volunteer input; commends the Association on its work to improve the local community and bring people together; and supports the Association as it further …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
16th September 2015
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INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Invercharron Highland Games Association for receiving an award of £4,650 from Awards for All to purchase equipment for use during its games; and commends the Association's work in running the games, which brings the community together to celebrate tradition and promote tourism in the area.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
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REPORT BY THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL SOCIETY AND DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the publication of a report by The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement on the impact of the Lobbying Act on civil society and democratic engagement during the run-up to the 2015 general election; acknowledges that over 50 charities and campaign groups provided evidence to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
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GIVE A DOG A BONE: POINT OF LIGHT AWARD

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the achievement of Louise Russell, of Clarkston, who set up the charity, Give a Dog a Bone - and an Animal a Home, which helps those over 60 years of age to find a rescue pet companion; congratulates her on founding this unique charity and on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
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NEILSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL'S FIFTH GREEN FLAG

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House wishes to congratulate Neilston Primary School on achieving its fifth Eco-Schools Green Flag, in recognition of the achievements of pupils and staff in meeting targets for the school's environmental performance and for developing and continually improving a school environmental plan; and believes that the work of the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
17th September 2015
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SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Peter Frame of Loanhead on being recognised as Scottish Football Association Grassroots Volunteer of the Year; notes that Peter has been coaching young footballers for more than 41 years; and commends the commitment of volunteers across the country who give up their time to encourage, support …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
17th September 2015
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NEWTONGRANGE BANK CLOSURE

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the detrimental impact of the prospective closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Newtongrange to the people and businesses in Midlothian; and applauds the effort of the community and its efforts to oppose this closure and highlighting the negative impact this will have on …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
17th September 2015
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BORDERS RAILWAY

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the opening of the Borders Railway on 9 September 2015; recognises the benefit that this transport link will bring to communities in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders; and notes that this railway project is the longest completed in the UK for more than 100 years and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2015
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PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS IN TOWNS AND CITIES

Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and North Perthshire)
That this House is growing increasingly concerned about the operation of private parking operators in town and city centres; notes that the £100 fines issued by these companies are significantly out of proportion to the few minutes that some people may be late in returning to their vehicles and which …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th September 2015
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GLASGOW - THE INSPIRING CITY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates each of the winners and finalists of the 2015 Inspiring City Awards held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 10 September 2015; further congratulates Glasgow Life and Celtic Connections for scooping the Art and Culture award; commends the Celtic FC Foundation for winning …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
15th September 2015
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SCOTRAIL MODERNISATION

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House welcomes investment in ScotRail services, which will see a £14,000,000 modernisation to 40 of their Class 158 trains, including improved seating, better lighting, accessibility enhancements and at-seat power sockets for customers; and appreciates the improvements this will make for passengers travelling around Scotland.
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
15th September 2015
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GRANITE CITY ROLLER GIRLS

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the Aberdeen Granite City Roller Girls on securing an Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that this funding will enable the Granite City Roller Girls to continue to train, compete and promote the growing and popular sport of roller derby in Aberdeen …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
15th September 2015
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SCOTLAND AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House wishes the Scotland rugby team the best of luck for the Rugby World Cup that is to be held throughout September and October 2015; notes that this tournament is to be held in England and is expected to contribute up to £2.2 billion of output to the …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 1
15th September 2015
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SKYE CAMANACHD'S RETURN TO THE TOP FLIGHT

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Skye Camanachd in winning the National shinty league and returning to the top flight for the first time since 2002; notes that this is a tremendous achievement for the island club and is a clear sign that the recovery of the last few years is paying …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
15th September 2015
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ABERDEEN'S POLICE SCOTLAND YOUTH VOLUNTEERS TEAM

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the 10 young people from Aberdeen's Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) on their success at the National Games, held at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan; recognises that the Aberdeen squad were crowned the first ever Scottish champions and attained second place in the overall UK rankings; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
15th September 2015
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GAS SAFETY WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes Gas Safety Week, which runs from 14 to 20 September 2015; recognises the importance that this awareness campaign plays each year in bringing attention to the fact that carbon monoxide is a silent killer that is odourless and colourless and can kill quickly with no warning; …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th September 2015
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FAST FOOD WORKERS' ORGANISING DAY

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House expresses its solidarity with the global campaign against low pay and poor working conditions faced by employees of the fast food giant McDonald's; notes that the majority of the company's workforce in the UK is employed on zero hours contracts, many on the minimum wage of £6.50 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2015
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MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
11th September 2015
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REDUCTION IN FUNDING FOR SOLAR POWER

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the Government's plans to cut support for solar power by cutting the feed-in tariff by 87 per cent; believes that will be extremely destructive for the solar industry; observes that solar power is renewable, carbon-free, and is rapidly becoming cheaper, with the cost …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th September 2015
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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES

Tabled by: Justin Madders (Labour - Ellesmere Port and Neston)
That this House notes that, in the first year following the introduction of fees for employment tribunal claims, the number of claims accepted fell by 77 per cent, from 187,441 between October 2012 and September 2013 to 43,961 between October 2013 and September 2014; further notes that there was no …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th September 2015
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BANK CLOSURES IN RURAL AREAS

Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed across rural areas; is alarmed at the large areas of rural Britain without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as provision of mobile banking facilities, the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th September 2015
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WEST LOTHIAN COMMUNITY, KIRKNEWTON, AND THE SCOTTISH LAND FUND AWARD

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House congratulates the Kirknewton Community Development Trust Ltd on its £60,000 award to purchase 0.31 hectares of land following its application to the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the land owned by the group will empower the community to lead and control the development of the site to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
11th September 2015
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BUTE IN BLOOM

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Bute in Bloom for winning the Rosebowl, the top prize in the 2015 Beautiful Scotland Awards; recognises the group's achievement in picking up the Community Involvement Award for its work on Rothesay's Esplanade Gardens, the Chapelhill rockery, the Rothesay Pavilion and the Grow Bute allotments, among …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2015
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SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEDIATION HIGHLAND

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House acknowledges the excellent work of Family Mediation Highland (Relationships Scotland) in providing family mediation, homelessness mediation, counselling for children and young people, neighbourhood dispute mediation and parent support in the Highlands of Scotland; and offers it congratulations and support in opening its new centre in Caithness.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
11th September 2015
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BAGPIPES AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House condemns the banning of bagpipes from the upcoming Rugby World Cup; calls on World Rugby Union to allow bagpipes to be played at the World Cup; recognises that bagpipes are not dangerous; stresses the importance of cultural identity associated with bagpipes for Scots, in the UK and …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2015
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ST KILDA SWIM 2015

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates the members of the St Kilda swim team 2015 who swam from St Kilda to Hushinish on Harris, a distance of 60 miles; notes that seven swimmers swam for 35 hours accompanied by three kayakers and a three-person support boat crew; further notes they raised over …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2015
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TRIAL FLIGHT PATH

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House calls on the Government to require airports to undertake public consultation before trialling new flight paths, to consult on the viability of introducing a maximum trial period for new flight paths, and to make available an early legislative opportunity to establish an independent noise commission, as recommended …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th September 2015
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INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES DAY 2015

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports the celebration of International Charities Day which was held on 5 September 2015; congratulates all charities as they undertake their role in promoting their charitable objectives; recognises and celebrates the diversity of charities, their trustees' and volunteers' value in public life; and believes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th September 2015
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UK ARMS SALES TO ISRAEL

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the report published by War on Want in July 2015 entitled Arming Apartheid: UK Complicity in Israel's Crimes Against the Palestinian People, which details the UK's arms trade with Israel; further notes that, despite promises given, UK-made weapons and military technologies continue to be sold to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th September 2015
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SCOTTISH AIRSHOW 2015

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Scottish Airshow 2015 on their successful two-day event in Ayr and Prestwick; welcomes the news that the event attracted in the region of 120,000 spectators to the area; commends the team at the Scottish Airshow for their hard work in doubling the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th September 2015
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POTENTIAL CLOSURE OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN FIFE

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes with deep concern the proposal by Fife Council and Fife Cultural Trust to close 16 public libraries in Fife; further notes that the threatened closures have come about as a result of funding cuts approved by Fife Council in February 2013; notes that the cuts were …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
8th September 2015
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VICTIM SUPPORT SOUTH AYRSHIRE

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Victim Support South Ayrshire on reaching its 25th anniversary; acknowledges the value of providing free confidential, practical and emotional support and information to victims, witnesses and anyone affected by crime; and commends the amazing efforts of the trained staff and volunteers in delivering this service to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
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INCOMES OF WORKING FAMILIES AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with grave concern that the Government's changes to tax credits will make many working families on low wages worse off, despite the increase to the National Minimum Wage; observes that the new minimum wage is nowhere near a Living Wage; further observes that under the proposed …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
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TAX ON BANKS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that in the last Budget discussions the Chancellor announced changes to the bank levy which will mean in the long term such institutions will pay less, contrary to promises he made before the last election that in future they would be required to pay higher, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
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DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TAX CREDITS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House fails to understand how a family with a disabled child receiving disability living allowance can be better off if the parents lose their tax credits because they have a collective household income of more than £15,000 per annum; and calls on the Government to help and protect …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th July 2015
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SHORTAGE OF FOXES

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House agrees with the view expressed by the Countryside Alliance that its organisation would be ridiculed in Parliament on the publication of a letter sent in 2004 by the Masters of Fox Hounds Association to 800 hunt masters warning of the nationwide shortage of foxes and urging landowners …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
14th July 2015
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PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal practice in the UK and that legislation includes the offences of taking a British national or a permanent resident abroad for FGM; further notes that FGM still is an offence under the Human Rights Act; …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2015
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PETITION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND BRANCH IN LOCHINVER

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the detrimental impact of the prospective closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Lochinver to the people and businesses in North West Scotland; and applauds the effort of the community in raising a petition of over 700 signatures against this closure and the negative …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
7th July 2015
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SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House remains deeply concerned about the extent and conduct of undercover police surveillance and the use of covert human intelligence sources; deeply regrets the distress caused to women by undercover officers forming intimate relationships and even fathering children with them; is concerned that police surveillance extended to covert …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
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ACTION AID'S FEARLESS CAMPAIGN ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
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SUPPORT FOR TAX CREDITS

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House supports the current tax credits system as a way to combat poverty and help families as a means of topping up their income and assisting with childcare payments; and opposes any proposal to reduce the family element that would result in lower awards for claimants.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th September 2015
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ST PAUL'S (WHITEINCH) PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Mr Martin Hardie, headteacher of St Paul's Primary in Whiteinch, over the last 38 years and deputy headteacher, Mrs Eileen McSween, over the last 37 years; notes in particular their dedication and service to the children of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
15th September 2015
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CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF KEIR HARDIE

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes that 26 September 2015 marks the centenary of the death of Keir Hardie, the first independent representative of working people to be elected to this Parliament, a consistent champion of Scottish Home Rule and votes for women, and an unswerving opponent of British involvement in the …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2015
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1820 RADICAL WAR MEMORIAL

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the official unveiling of artwork on 25 September 2015 at Cathcart Square, Greenock in Inverclyde to commemorate the 1820 Radical War; notes that the Radical War, also known as the Scottish Insurrection of 1820, was a week of strikes and unrest, a culmination of Radical demands …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2015
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MIDLOTHIAN WEST BY-ELECTION

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Councillor Kelly Parry on her election as the Scottish National Party's (SNP) latest elected representative following her decisive victory in the local authority by-election in Midlothian West in Midlothian Council; believes that Councillor Parry is the youngest female representative ever elected to Midlothian Council; recognises that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
9th September 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2015

IRISH NAVAL SERVICE HUMANITARIAN WORK IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the role being played by the Irish Naval Service in the Mediterranean in rescuing men, women and children fleeing war zones and conflicts, in particular the current conflict in Syria; furthermore praises the efforts of the crews of LÉ Niamh, LÉ Eithne and LÉ Samuel Beckett …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th September 2015
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TRIDENT RENEWAL

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer visited the Faslane Naval Base to announce £500 million of spending; is concerned that this announcement pre-empts a final decision on Trident replacement; and calls on the Government to ensure that any decision on the Trident replacement is subject to …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2015

AIRDRIE SUPPORTERS' TRUST KIT AID TO MONGOLIA

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises the outstanding charitable work carried out by the Airdrie Supporters' Trust in the local area, but also internationally as part of the Kit Aid campaign; notes that the Trust has been collecting old football kits from local supporters in exchange for free Airdrieonians season tickets and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
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SCHOOL UNIFORM BANKS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes the emerging network of volunteer-run Back to School Banks aimed at helping families affected by benefits cuts, unemployment, or low pay by equipping children with school uniforms and other essentials such as bags and pencils; recognises the contribution of Sandra Douglas of East Renfrewshire and Deborah …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2015

SHOTTS AND DYKEHEAD CALEDONIA - WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONS

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House congratulates Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band on winning the Grade 1 title at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow; notes that this is the first time a Scottish band has won the main prize in 10 years; further notes that around 8,000 competitors took part …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
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MERCHANT NAVY AND THE ARCTIC STAR

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House acknowledges the work of local authorities, including East Renfrewshire Council and many other organisations and individuals to mark Merchant Navy Day on 3 September 2015; recognises the valuable role played by the Merchant Navy in peacetime and in times of conflict and the dangers they faced; and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
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RENFREWSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce becoming the first chamber in the UK to be awarded Living Wage Accreditation and in the process paying its staff the official living wage of £7.85 an hour; notes the benefits that can be brought to businesses in paying its staff a …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2015

NEW MOTHERS AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned about the findings of recent Equality and Human Rights Commission research with over 3,200 new mothers that was carried out in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; understands that 11 per cent of the women interviewed reported having been dismissed, made compulsorily …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
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BANKING IN TOWNS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is alarmed at the number of branches that banks are closing across Scotland and the UK as a whole in small towns; is concerned at the number of towns being left without a bank; is disappointed that the Royal Bank of Scotland has abandoned its commitment to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
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PAISLEY'S CITY OF CULTURE BID

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the bid being prepared by Paisley to be awarded City of Culture status in 2021; recognises the town's great cultural strengths, including the world famous Paisley Pattern, which dates back to a time when the town was world-leading in textile production; celebrates the rich history of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
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RNIB SCOTLAND AND DEVOLUTION

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the pivotal role RNIB Scotland plays in advocating the interests of blind and partially-sighted Scots and the high quality services it delivers; notes with dismay the proposed transfer of RNIB Scotland to Action for Blind People; expresses deep concern that the blind and partially-sighted members of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
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TACKLING THE REFUGEE CRISIS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with extreme concern the ongoing refugee crisis being witnessed in Europe and across the Mediterranean Sea; understands that the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 350,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea between January and August 2015; considers it a tragedy …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2015
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NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS

Tabled by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st July 2015
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BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS

Tabled by: Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South East)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2015
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NAMING OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House condemns the Government's naming of its so-called National Living Wage, while welcoming this de facto increase of the minimum wage; notes that this living wage aims to be based on a percentage of median income, rather than need; considers this an invidious attempt to devalue the term …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
20th July 2015
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TREATMENT OF DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS EMPLOYEES IMPLEMENTING UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns the employment practices of the Department for Work and Pensions in imposing new working conditions without consultation with unions in an attempt to rush out the universal credit system; notes that the PCS Union balloted members in Bolton and Glasgow on strike action, with 90 per …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
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PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the findings of research conducted by the London School of Economics which demonstrated that many of the approximately 468,000 people who die each year in the UK needed palliative care during their illness, but did not receive it; notes that the report pointed out …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
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BALLIEMORE CUP FINAL

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Beauly Shinty Club on winning the Balliemore Cup Final for the first time in its history on 18 July 2015 at Kingussie when it defeated Glasgow Mid-Argyll by 5-3; notes Beauly has a long and distinguished history having been established in 1892; and further notes the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
20th July 2015
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CUTS IN BENEFITS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is disappointed to learn that the Government is planning to cut support for people placed in the work related activity group (WRAG) of employment and support allowance from April 2017, down to the rates paid to people on jobseeker's allowance (JSA); notes that half of the people …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
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UNIVERSAL ELECTRICITY MARKET

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls for the creation of one universal market for electricity distribution in the UK and the ending of 14 regional markets that results in consumers and businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland paying the highest prices in the UK resulting in unacceptable levels of fuel …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th July 2015
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MND RESEARCH AND GORDON'S FIGHTBACK

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House congratulates Gordon Aikman on a stunningly successful campaign, Gordon's Fightback, which has substantially raised the profile of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a cruelly progressive and debilitating disease, for which there is currently no cure; notes that over £320,000 has been raised by Gordon's Fightback to fund vitally …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
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ALLOWANCES FOR ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the 30 per cent cut in the daily allowance of asylum seeking children from £7.50 to £5.20; notes that this cut goes against the High Court judgment of 9 April 2014 that the Government assessment omitted the cost of essential items such as nappies; deplores this …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
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ISRAEL'S TREATMENT OF NON-JEWISH REFUGEES

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House condemns the abysmally low proportion of non-Jewish, African asylum seekers who have been granted refugee status in Israel; notes with concern that less than one per cent of applications by African refugees are successful; further notes that Israel's closest neighbours, Jordan and Lebanon, have each accepted millions …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
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HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on the forthcoming 140th anniversary of the founding of the club on 6 August; recognises the important part that many football clubs play within their communities and in particular notes the historic and important part that Hibernian has played in Leith, Edinburgh and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th July 2015
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IMMIGRATION

Tabled by: David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Asylum Support (Amendment No. 3) Regulation 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1501), dated 8 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled.
51 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
16th July 2015
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ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL

Tabled by: Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House recognises the success of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) which will run for the 42nd time from 24 July to 1 August 2015; understands the festival will have over 80 performances across 50 venues in the North East of Scotland; notes that the AIYF began as …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
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OUTSOURCING OF PRODUCTION BY SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL PRESS

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House condemns the decision of Scottish Provincial Press to outsource production to India, making loyal staff with over 30 years' service in Golspie redundant; and calls for the decision to be reversed to preserve links between Highland communities and the newspaper titles the Scottish Provincial Press publishes.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
20th July 2015
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CONTAMINATED BLOOD

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the ongoing hardship and challenges faced by those infected with contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s; and encourages the Prime Minister to implement promised arrangements to distribute an additional £25 million to those affected as soon as is practicable.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th July 2015
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PUMPED STORAGE

Tabled by: Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the inclusion of two pumped storage projects, SSE's Coire Glas, up to 30 gigawatt hours storage potential, and Scottish Power's Cruachan II upgrade, up to 7.2 gigawatt hours additional storage potential, in the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity's draft Ten Year Network Development …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
16th July 2015
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STAT XPLORE

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the policy of the Department for Work and Pensions of responding to Parliamentary Questions merely by linking to the website of its hard-to-use stat xplore tool, refusing to publish figures or place them in Parliamentary Answers; notes with concern that this practice makes important statistics and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
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EXPANSION OF THE PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATION SERVICE

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House warmly welcomes the completion of the Parliamentary Education Centre and congratulates Mr Speaker and the House of Commons Commission following the official opening on 15 July 2015; notes that this state-of-the-art centre will increase Parliament's capacity for student visitors each year from 45,000 to 100,000; strongly believes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2015
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ST ABBS LIFEBOAT

Tabled by: Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House supports the campaign to save the St Abbs lifeboat in Berwickshire from closure; notes that St Abbs is the largest diving area in the UK and that there is a risk that the removal of a locally-based lifeboat able to respond to incidents rapidly will discourage recreational …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
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DUNOON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates Dunoon Primary School pupils, Olivia Robertson, Lewis MacKay and Aidan Purdie, on winning the 2015 Kodu Kup, a competition open to all children aged between seven and 14, with their game Rural Racers at the final of the UK-wide game creation competition, held at the headquarters …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 1
16th July 2015
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OUR POWER ENERGY

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House welcomes the establishment of Our Power Energy, the first UK energy company to operate on a non-profit distribution basis, which hopes to reduce bills to customers by as much as 10 per cent; recognises that Our Power Energy has been founded by 35 organisations, including many of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th July 2015
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MR GEORGE O'GRADY

Tabled by: Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House congratulates Mr George O'Grady on his 40 years service to the European Tour of Golf and for the last few years as Chief Executive; notes his substantial contribution to the development of the game and to his being instrumental in having golf reinstated as an Olympic sport …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
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DELIVERY TO RURAL AREAS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that people living in rural areas of the UK, in particular areas such as the Highlands and Islands, are regularly asked to pay significant surcharges for the delivery of goods ordered over the internet; is concerned that, despite regulations set out in the Provision of Services …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
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600TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUPAR OLD AND ST MICHAEL OF TARVIT PARISH CHURCH

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church on its 600th anniversary; notes that the first church in Cupar was erected on the site of the present Old Parish Church in 1415, before its congregation came together with St Michael of Tarvit in 1618; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th July 2015
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KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS AND GALLIPOLI DAY

Tabled by: Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that 12 July 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of what is known as Gallipoli Day, when more than 300 officers and men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers were killed, with 42 of them from the town of Kelso; laments the fact that this was the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
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RECYCLING

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that the average UK family throws away around 40 kilograms of recyclable plastic each year; further notes that recycling saves about 10 to 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road; recognises that disposed waste is a …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th July 2015
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LOW PAY AND YOUNG WORKERS

Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes that the National Living Wage policy announced in the 2015 Budget will not improve the incomes of many low paid workers, owing to the simultaneous reductions in working benefits, tax credits and local housing allowance; further notes that the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies calculates that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 20
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
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DUNNET HEAD NATURE RESERVE PROJECT

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Dunnet Head Nature Reserve Project on their success in being awarded £40,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to further develop their work in the far North of Scotland; and applauds their objective in promoting the natural and historic heritage of the area.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
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TREATMENT OF LOW-PAID EMPLOYEES BY SOTHEBY'S

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Sotheby's and its cleaning contractor Servest, concerning cleaners and porters who are members of the trade union United Voices of the World (UVW); is appalled that Sotheby's and Servest consider peaceful protest to be an act of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
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UNION RECOGNITION BY QINETIQ

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on QinetiQ to restore union recognition for its workforce, particularly given its plans to expand the Butec facility based at Kyle of Lochalsh and the net loss of jobs envisaged through those proposals.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
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FINANCES OF NORTH WEST TRAINING CENTRE, KINLOCHBERVIE

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses support for and recognises the crisis now facing the North West Training Centre based in Kinlochbervie which serves the communities of Durness, Kinlochbervie, Scourie and Achfary; notes the financial challenges under which the Centre is operating; and applauds the Centre's management for its resilience and dedication …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
14th July 2015
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RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House recognises the excellent work that the Head Teacher of St. Kentigern's Academy has carried out for young people in West Lothian, and across Scotland, on the development of character through non-formal education, specifically through school and the Scouts; considers that non-formal education and volunteering has an important …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
14th July 2015
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THE LIVING WAGE AT FOOTBALL CLUBS

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the recent commitment of Premier League football clubs to pay the living wage to all full-time employees; notes that the average salary of a Premier League footballer is over £40,000 per week but that many Premier League football clubs still do not pay all contracted and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
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IMMIGRATION STATUS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House is concerned that domestic violence legislation provides insufficient protection to survivors of domestic violence who have an insecure immigration status and have little recourse to public funds; notes that many of these survivors remain financially dependent on a violent spouse or family member, which prevents them from …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015

WALSALL FOOTBALL CLUB AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN SOUSSE, TUNISIA

Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House commends Walsall Football Club for organising and holding the national one minute's silence at Bescot Stadium on 3 July 2015; recognises that the people of Walsall, and Saddlers fans, were able to remember the three generations of Saddlers fans, Joel Richards, Adrian Evans and Patrick Evans, who …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2015
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DR ION JINGA, DEPARTING AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends the work of the outgoing Ambassador of Romania to the UK, Dr Ion Jinga, who has played a significant part in developing relations between the two countries; recognises Dr Jinga's deep historical understanding of the Romanian-British relationship, and the effective and skilled manner in which he …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2015
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STATISTICS ON DEATHS OF INCAPACITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE CLAIMANTS

Tabled by: Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House notes that on 30 April 2015 the Information Commission took a decision that the Government must disclose the number of incapacity benefit and employment and support allowance claimants who have died since November 2011 until May 2014 within 35 calendar days; acknowledges the petition signed by over …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015

ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015

FORTH BRIDGE, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Tabled by: Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes, with great pleasure, the listing of that triumph of Victorian design, the Forth Bridge, also known as the Forth Rail Bridge, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fifth such site of special cultural or physical significance in Scotland, and the 28th in these islands; welcomes …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
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McROBERT AWARD

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Artemis Intelligent Power on being awarded the McRobert Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering; commends the team at Artemis on developing their digital displacement system which led to winning this prestigious award; and recognises the technology made by Artemis could increase the power of offshore …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th July 2015
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COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS

Tabled by: Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th July 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the Royal and Ancient Golf Club on hosting the 144th Open Championship on the historic Old Course at St Andrews, the Home of Golf; notes that this is the 29th time The Open has been played on the Old Course, making it the most frequent host …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
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CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House applauds the work of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland in promoting, providing and offering a safe local environment to access impartial advice and assistance on a broad range of issues; recognises the intrinsic community nature of Citizens Advice Scotland in promoting community and volunteer-led services through local …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
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FAIR PAY FOR APPRENTICES

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that apprenticeships are an essential part of the workplace and are an invaluable opportunity for young people to earn a living and learn a trade or profession; recognises the immense contribution that apprenticeship schemes make to individuals' lives, private sector, third sector and public sector organisations, …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
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DUNCANRIG SECONDARY SCHOOL

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Duncanrig Secondary School, East Kilbride, from which Sian Oo won the English Speaking Union Speakers' Corner Challenge on Thursday 11 June 2015 and from which Kate Kane and Sian Oo won the Glasgow Bar Association Debating Tournament on 9 June 2015.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
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ANGOLAN BOOK GROUP ARRESTS

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House expresses its concern over the arrest and detention of 15 members of an Angolan Book Group, including author and journalist Domingos da Cruz and musician Luaty Beirao, in Luanda last month for reading books deemed so subversive by the Angolan government that its Attorney General described their …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
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PAPAL ENCYCLICAL LAUDATO SI

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the recent encyclical letter from Pope Francis, Laudato Si, on care for our common home, which calls on all people of goodwill to care for our poorest sisters and brothers, for future generations and for the earth, our common home; recognises the long tradition of Christian …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
6th July 2015
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HIV PEER-LED SUPPORT

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of peer-led support for people living with HIV in managing a long-term condition that is too often met with stigma in society; notes that there are now over 1,000 people living with HIV and evidence demonstrates that peer support can improve people's understanding and …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2015
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GREECE REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates the Greek government on holding the referendum on 5 July 2015 to allow the people of Greece to have their democratic say on new bailout proposals; recognises the majority vote for No to the imposition of further austerity measures which have damaged the economy and caused …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
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LGBT PRIDE MONTH

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes LGBT Pride Celebration Month; understands that Pride Month raises awareness of discrimination and highlights the issues affecting the LGBT community; notes that this year's celebrations followed substantial progress on equalities legislation around the world, with couples in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland recently, and now the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
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POST-STUDY WORK VISAS

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports the re-opening of the Tier 1 (post-study work) route to enable foreign students to remain in the UK; recognises the benefit of allowing qualified, hard-working people to apply for the right to live and work in the UK; acknowledges the contribution that students from outwith the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2015
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HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE (NO. 2)

Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House is disappointed and deeply saddened by the announcement that employee-owned Hatfield Colliery has ceased production following a refusal by the Government to provide the required financial assistance; deeply regrets the imminent loss of the jobs of 428 miners and support staff, the impact this will have on …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2015
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MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE WORKPLACE

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House commends the Women's Tennis Association for introducing regular heat breaks for competitors at Wimbledon once the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius; is surprised that similar provisions are not also in place for male competitors; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
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GLASGOW UNIVERSITY'S CHARLES KENNEDY MEMORIAL FUND

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of a Memorial Fund by Glasgow University in honour of the late Rt hon. Charles Kennedy MP; recalls the enduring connection Charles Kennedy had with the university as a student, President of the University Union, recipient of an honorary doctorate and latterly as Rector …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
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INDEPENDENT PRESS STANDARDS ORGANISATION INVESTIGATION INTO AN ARTICLE IN THE DAILY TELEGRAPH REGARDING FIRST MINISTER OF SCOTLAND AND THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House welcomes the investigation by the Independent Press Standards Organisation into the inaccurate Daily Telegraph story published in early April 2015 about the memorandum, leaked with the authority of the then Secretary of State for Scotland, regarding a meeting between Scotland's First Minister and the French Ambassador; looks …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
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HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with dismay that, despite the Herculean efforts of the work force, its representatives and others to keep open Hatfield Colliery in South Yorkshire, a decision has been made to cease production at the pit with immediate effect; recalls that the trades unions concerned together with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
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SMA' SHOT DAY CELEBRATIONS

Tabled by: Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House welcomes the annual SMA' shot day celebrations in Paisley on 4 July 2015; recognises that SMA' shot day is one of the oldest workers' festivals in the world, celebrating Paisley's weavers in an industrial dispute of the 19th century; and congratulates all those who take part in …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
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CALLING TIME ON NUISANCE CALLS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that too many members of the public are bombarded with nuisance calls and texts which is a huge issue of concern; is aware that the Which? campaign, Calling Time on Nuisance Calls and Texts, found that eight in 10 people said that cold calls were an …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
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FRIENDS OF QUEEN MARGARET DRIVE AND G20 HERITAGE EXHIBITION IN GLASGOW

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Friends of Queen Margaret Drive group in Glasgow, which has been marked by an exhibition in the city's Kibble Palace, exploring the heritage of the G20 postcode area and local Conservation Area; notes that over 20,000 people have visited the exhibition and …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
29th June 2015
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PARKHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Tabled by: Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Parkhead Housing Association on their fantastic achievement in being named Best (Small) Housing Association in Scotland 2015; and recognises the significant impact they have had in the local community and for their tenants.
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2015
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SHOTTS TOWN STATUS

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House welcomes the efforts of community activists in Shotts, North Lanarkshire in their campaign to see Shotts recognised as a town, rather than a collection of villages, by North Lanarkshire Council; acknowledges a petition nearly 1,000 signatures from local residents demanding the change; recognises that town status would …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
29th June 2015
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CAR PARKING ON PAVEMENTS

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports the campaign by Guide Dogs for the Blind and others to stop cars parking on pavements; considers that parking on pavements is a hindrance to many pedestrians, particularly those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, as well as being of great danger to those who are blind or …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
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AUCHINLECK TALBOT

Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Talbot on its most recent Scottish Cup victory at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, defeating Musselburgh 2-1; notes that the tournament was sponsored by Dyslexia Scotland and it is hoped that this sponsorship has raised awareness of this condition; further notes that this was Auchinleck's 11th Scottish …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th June 2015
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RAIF BADAWI

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest and imprisonment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia in May 2014 for championing free speech and freedom of expression; is concerned that he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, 1,000 lashes, a fine of one million Saudi Riyal - over a quarter of …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th June 2015
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS WITHIN SECC LTD

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is dismayed by the actions of Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) Ltd, a company in which Glasgow City Council is the 91 per cent shareholder, regarding its regular failure to recognise a trade union for its staff for collective bargaining rights which has been exacerbated by …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
23rd June 2015
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SITUATION IN BURUNDI

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses deep concern about the human rights, security and political situation in Burundi, and in particular about the political repression carried out by authorities against political opponents, and the situation of nearly 100,000 refugees driven away from their country by fear; expresses alarm that this security and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
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KINGHORN LIFEBOAT 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kinghorn Lifeboat Station on its 50th anniversary; recognises that, since its establishment in 1965, the station has launched over 1,000 times to save lives at sea and along the coastline; appreciates the skill and bravery of the lifeboat crews; and wishes it continued success for the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
23rd June 2015
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INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE REPORT ON THE ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN OLDER INDUSTRIAL AREAS

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes the report by the Industrial Communities Alliance, Whose Recovery? which notes the widening economic gap between former industrial areas in the English regions, Scotland and Wales compared to London and the South East; asks the Government to bring forward policies to address the growth gap which …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2015
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MALARIA RESEARCH AT DUNDEE UNIVERSITY

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House congratulates Dundee University for its exciting and potentially world-changing discovery of a new compound which could treat malaria while also protecting people from the disease and preventing the spread of the disease; considers that such innovation in malaria drugs is necessary in light of the threat of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd June 2015
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NEO-NAZI RALLY IN GOLDERS GREEN

Tabled by: Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House notes with concern the planned neo-Nazi demonstration in Golders Green on 4 July 2015; highlights that this rally is due to take place on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, in an area in which 40 per cent of the population is Jewish; praises the public activism in opposition …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th June 2015
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SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
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PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st July 2015
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MONIAIVE CREATIVE PLACE AWARD

Tabled by: Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House congratulates the small village of Moniaive in Dumfries and Galloway on receipt of its recent award of £50,000 as a Creative Place, recognised by Creative Scotland; notes that Moniaive is a village full of artists, writers and musicians and has more festivals per capita than anywhere else …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
1st July 2015
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CLYDE & HEBRIDES FERRY SERVICES

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the current dispute between RMT members and Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) over concerns about future operations of services and employment terms and conditions linked to the tendering process of Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) currently operated by Calmac; further notes that these services were first put …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
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SUCCESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its continued success in higher education league tables; notes that St Andrews was recently ranked first in Scotland and third in the UK for a second year in a row by The Guardian University Guide; further notes it was ranked …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th June 2015
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SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the importance of education around the world; notes that 58 million children around the world are unable to access their right to education; further recognises that over half of the children who do not go to school are girls; and welcomes the Send My Friend to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
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FEMALE UNEMPLOYMENT LEVELS IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the news that Scotland has one of the lowest levels of female unemployment in the developed world; understands that the latest comparison figures on female unemployment compiled by the Scottish Parliamentary Information Centre shows that Scotland has the fourth lowest female unemployment level comparing 34 other …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
18th June 2015
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RAVENSCRAIG'S STEEL MAN STRUCTURE

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the unveiling of the sculpture, Steel Man, at the site of the former Ravenscraig steel works in Lanarkshire; pays tribute to the former steelworkers and trade unionists who raised funds and commissioned this significant work of remembrance; congratulates the sculptor Andy Scott for creating a fitting …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
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CLOSURE OF TANSHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL, GLENROTHES

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that, as part of a programme of school closures being implemented by Fife Council, Tanshall Primary School in Glenrothes will close for the last time on 3 July 2015; records its thanks to current and previous teachers, staff and others for the high standards the school …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
18th June 2015
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YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCOTLAND AWARDS 2015

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House congratulates Rise Enterprise of Airdrie Academy for winning three awards at the Young Enterprise Scotland 2015 Awards, for Retail Excellence, Best Presentation and the People's Choice, which was the result of a public vote; similarly congratulates Fjara Jewellery of Kirkwall Grammar School in Orkney on winning Company …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th June 2015
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PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY AGAINST AUSTERITY MARCH

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes evidence that the Government's economic strategy of austerity pursued since 2010 has seen a significant transfer of wealth from the least well-off to the more affluent; further notes the policy has had a disproportionately negative impact on the most disadvantaged areas; believes that this has contributed …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
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TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th June 2015
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GLENURQUHART SHINTY CLUB AND THE RBS MACTAVISH CUP

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House wishes to congratulate Glenurquhart Shinty Club on winning the 2015 RBS MacTavish Cup Final and in doing so, recognises the valuable contribution of the local community in their steadfast support; and wishes the club and community continued sporting success.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th June 2015
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FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all the women who are taking part in the FIFA Women's World Cup; is delighted to see female involvement in football attracting the media attention that it deserves; and wishes all of the participants the very best of luck in this great tournament.
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th June 2015
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25th ANNIVERSARY OF DUMBARTON CREDIT UNION

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House applauds the work of credit unions across the UK in promoting, providing and offering a safe and regulated local environment to save and a low cost way to borrow; recognises the intrinsic community nature of credit unions in reducing the demand for high interest loans and doorstep …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th June 2015
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MCKINNON CUP DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the value of promoting public speaking in developing confidence and self-worth and congratulates the students and staff of the schools of West Dunbartonshire, including St Peter the Apostle High School, Clydebank High School, Dumbarton Academy, Our Lady and St Patrick's High School and Vale of Leven …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2015
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GLASGOW AIRPORT

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Airport, one of Europe's fastest growing airports, on its busiest May in seven years, after seeing 785,063 passengers travel through the airport last month; notes that this increase of 13.3 per cent in passenger travel has secured Glasgow Airport's 27th consecutive month of growth; further …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
15th June 2015
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YARL'S WOOD IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE

Tabled by: Kate Osamor (Independent - Edmonton)
That this House notes the work of and problems in Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, and especially the poor treatment of women detainees by Serco; is concerned that despite this, Serco's contract has been renewed; calls on the Home Secretary to reassess the entire detention process so that radical changes …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015

HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING OF THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE CENTRE

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the Heritage Lottery Fund's contribution to develop the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre; recognises the cultural and historical importance of the Centre; further recognises the work of the David Livingstone Trust in maintaining Dr Livingstone's legacy; congratulates it on its recent award of Lottery funding; and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
15th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015

THE ISLE OF ISLAY PIPE BAND

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Islay Pipe Band on winning the Grade 3A UK Championships in Belfast on 13 June 2015; notes that this follows on from its success in winning the Grade 3A British Championships last month; and wishes the Isle of Islay Pipe Band every success …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
15th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

BIKE WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the promotion of cycling during Bike Week from 13-21 June 2015; congratulates those involved in the organisation of events; acknowledges this as the largest national cycling event in the UK; recognises the importance of promoting cycling as a convenient way to make everyday journeys; and endorses …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th June 2015
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HOME INTERNATIONAL FLY-FISHING COMPETITION

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the achievement and congratulates the team manager, Angus Shepherd, the team captain, Paul Garner and the Scottish team on recording a historic win on Rutland Water in England; notes that the competition has been contested since 1928 and has taken place every year since, apart from …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
11th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

EAST RENFREWSHIRE SCHOOL SPORTS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of St Ninian's, Woodfarm and Williamwood High Schools, and Uplawmoor, Kirkhill, Carolside and Netherlee Primary Schools, on their great success in achieving Sport Scotland School Sport Award Gold status.
29 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
10th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

CASE OF RAIF BADAWI IN SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is appalled that the sentence handed down last May against Saudi blogger and activist Raif Badawi, of flogging, to be administered very harshly in public, with 50 lashes scheduled once a week for 20 weeks, as well as 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of one million …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House strongly condemns the serious and systematic human rights violations committed by the Eritrean government, as detailed by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, which published a hard-hitting report last week; expresses its concern that the Eritrean government has created a pervasive climate …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

VOTES FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the study by the University of Edinburgh which states that 67 per cent of people aged 16 and 17 years old would participate in an election if given the chance to do so; notes that this compares favourably with figures released in the same study which …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
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SUMMER FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House encourages the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to open and lead a public debate on the concept of summer football in Scotland to help assess where the strengths and weaknesses of such a proposal might lie; and further encourages the SFA to hold early talks with all league …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Nicholas Brown (Independent - Newcastle upon Tyne East)
That this House welcomes Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2015, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2015 and is led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust; notes that the week aims to highlight the importance of cervical screening and how attending a screening appointment can help to prevent cervical cancer; further …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

THE BIG SHAVE OFF

Tabled by: David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House praises the efforts of Paul Kehoe, one of the House's doorkeepers and a servant of the House for 37 years, in supporting The Big Shave Off in order to raise funds for charities involved with autism, Alzheimer's, Cancer UK, Help the Heroes and prostate cancer; is impressed …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Tabled by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that the Government should play a leading role at the UN summit in September 2015 and strongly urge its international colleagues to adopt a specific target to reduce the level of violence against children as part of the new Sustainable Development Goals; notes that UNICEF has …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA, 21 JUNE 2015

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the first International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2015, adopted by the UN General Assembly; recognises that this event was formalised after diplomatic efforts by the Indian government, and following Prime Minister Modi's promotion of yoga to the General Assembly; notes that yoga has a …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015

SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
"after 'banks;', insert 'calls on the Government to engage with the Scottish Government on issues of food waste;'."
29 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
10th June 2015
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CARERS WEEK SCOTLAND 2015

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes Carers Week 2015; understands that Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign, which takes place between 8 and 14 June 2015 and is supported by six national charities, Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, MS Society Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Independent Age and Age UK; notes that, …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

ROYAL MAIL COMMEMORATION OF SCOTLAND'S HISTORY

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House marks the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail's modern Special Stamp programme; notes that 2,663 Special Stamps have been issued since July 1965 and have represented, in each year, the ever evolving society and culture of the nation; welcomes the publication of the most recent Special Stamps, which …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

SMALL SCALE HYDRO POWER

Tabled by: Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House notes the successful development of small scale hydro supported via Feed-in-Tariff, with 177 MW of small scale hydro now available in Scotland, which represents 75 per cent of UK capacity; recognises the importance of this additional clean energy generation at a time of tightening electricity capacity margins …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
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ALBION ROVERS CHAMPIONS AND FRIENDLY RIVALRY

Tabled by: Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Albion Rovers FC on winning the Scottish League Second Division; and looks forward to the club resuming the friendly rivalry with its close neighbours and friends at Airdrie FC.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

UK AND THE NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that in the Government's Official Statement of 23 May 2015 on the conclusion of the 190-member state Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference that finished at the UN in New York on 22 May 2015, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW'S WEST END FESTIVAL

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the internationally-acclaimed West End Festival, which takes place in Glasgow from 5 to 28 June 2015 and is the city's largest multicultural event, celebrating 20 years of dynamic local and international talent and involving over 100 organisations; understands that the festival includes the famous Carnival Parade, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

UNFCCC CLIMATE CONFERENCE 2015

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes that the forty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the June session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action, …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

NEW ADMINISTRATION IN ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Tabled by: Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes the change of leadership in Aberdeenshire Council, with the fall of a Conservative-Liberal administration in favour of a new partnership administration of SNP and Progressive Alliance councillors; congratulates the new Provost of Aberdeenshire Councillor Hamish Vernal and Deputy Provost Councillor Allison Grant; further congratulates the new …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

SUPPORTING SCOTLAND'S CARERS

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports Scotland's 759,000 carers and thanks them, and the millions of unpaid carers across the UK, for the unwavering work that they do; recognises and gives its full support to Carers Week from 8 to 14 June 2015; congratulates third sector organisations, such as Carers Scotland, MND …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015

CARERS WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015

QEII CUNARD LINER

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the grave concern being expressed at the condition of the Clydebank-built Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth II as it languishes in Dubai; calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to seek reassurances from the government of Dubai about the future of the Queen Elizabeth II and where …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015

GLASGOW GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls Football Club (GGFC) on the announcement of its tour to the Gambia and news that it will play the Gambian National Women's team; and commends GGFC for all its community work in the east end of Glasgow.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2015

DETENTION OF MAJID ALI, CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE STUDENT

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the detention of City of Glasgow student Majid Ali, who was last week sent to Dungavel Detention Centre; notes that Majid is due to be deported to Balochistan, in Pakistan, at 11.30pm on 9 June 2015; expresses concern that Majid will be in …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2015

ONSHORE WIND

Tabled by: Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the commitment from the Government in the Queen's Speech that, the Government will consult with the devolved administrations on changes to subsidy regimes for onshore wind farms; expresses its concern at the possibility of the subsidy for new onshore wind farms being ended due to the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2015

CLASSIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CLOTHES

Tabled by: Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House notes with concern that, at present, children's fancy dress costumes are classified as toys and, as such, are not necessarily fire-proofed or retardant; further notes that whilst fancy dress clothes have passed a flammability test and been awarded a CE mark this test, known as an EN71 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
2nd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2015

WAR GRAVE RECOGNITION HMT LANCASTRIA

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its full and sincere support for those campaigners and family members whose loved ones died on 17 June 1940 when the troopship HMT Lancastria was sunk off the coast of France with the loss of an estimated 4,000 souls; further supports their efforts to have the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
3rd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015

APPLICATION OF VAT TO POLICE SCOTLAND AND THE SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House calls on the Government to agree to requests from the Scottish Government for Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to have the same ability to recover VAT as other emergency services across the UK; notes that providing a level playing field for Scotland would …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
2nd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015

DAWN RAIDS BY BORDER AGENCY STAFF

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House condemns the dawn raid reportedly carried out in Glasgow on 28 May 2015 during which it is understood that 20 UK Border Agency staff detained a family, including three young children and split the family up by immediately removing the mother and her children while the father …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015

TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
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DUNGAVEL IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House commends the protestors who gathered at Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre on 30 May 2015 to call for the closure of the centre; and agrees that the Government must pursue alternatives to detention with a view to achieving the closure of Dungavel House and other immigration removal centres.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
2nd June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015

DAIRY FARMERS

Tabled by: Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker - Chorley)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying dairy products to consumers; highlights the high quality dairy products which are supplied by local farmers and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the way in which dairy farmers …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Speaker: 1
1st June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015

SUGAR CONTENT IN FRUIT SNACKS

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the evidence gathered by the group Action on Sugar, which shows a large number of fruit snacks aimed at children contain unacceptably high levels of sugar; notes that of the 94 products researched by Action on Sugar, 85 per cent were more sugary …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st June 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2015

INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE AND THE SCOTTISH CUP

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House wishes to congratulate Inverness Caledonian Thistle on their first ever win in a Scottish Cup Final and praises manager John Hughes, the coaching staff, players and supporters on a remarkable season in bringing the oldest trophy in world football, namely the Scottish Cup, to the fine city …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2015

EU REFERENDUM VOTING AGE

Tabled by: Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House believes that 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to vote in any upcoming referendum on the UK’s relationship with Europe; recognises that teenagers have a clear interest in whether or not we stay in the EU and that the future of the EU is vital …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2015

SAFETY AT HMNB CLYDE (FASLANE)

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House views with alarm the revelations of Able Seaman William McNeilly, published by The Sunday Herald, in which he catalogues a series of security breaches and safety failings both at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) and aboard the UK’s nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines; believes that, if substantiated, Mr McNeilly’s allegations …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2015

VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015

50th ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), established in 1965 in Rutherglen by Bishop Michael Foylan, Monsignor John Rooney and Mr John McKee, guided by the principles of the Second Vatican Council; thanks SCIAF for its dedication to ending poverty and working …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Owen Thompson signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th May 2015

VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 31st annual Volunteers Week from 1 to 7 June 2015; congratulates the national bodies for volunteering, Volunteer Scotland, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Volunteer Now and Wales Council for Voluntary Action as they seek to support and develop volunteering across …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1