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Early Day Motion
Marking the 60th anniversary of the University of the Air White Paper (24 Signatures)
6 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House marks the 60 years since the publication of the White Paper, “University of the Air”, which paved the way for the creation of The Open University; celebrates the legacy of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, who was the driving force behind the paper; recognises the impact …
Early Day Motion
Dr Irene Oldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (14 Signatures)
26 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the achievements of Dr Irene Oldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE), which won the Empower EU Awards in the Inspiring European Connections Category; and notes that SAFE brings together over 40 civil society organisations across business, academia, and the third sector in Scotland, …
Early Day Motion
George McLelland (3 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the achievements of George McLelland, recently retired, who first joined Methil Yard’s workforce in 1973 as a 16-year-old apprentice plater; commends him for his remarkable near five decades-long career at the yard, first under the ownership of RDL North Sea and most recently Navantia UK; further …
Early Day Motion
Jeanette Miller (5 Signatures)
4 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the achievement of Jeanette Miller, from Lochgelly, in raising awareness of endometriosis and its debilitating effects on one in ten women across Scotland; and furthermore applauds her campaign to improve NHS services for those affected by the condition, including the need to reduce waiting times for …
Early Day Motion
LoveOliver (4 Signatures)
19 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of the charity LoveOliver, established by parents Andy and Jennifer Gill in 2011 after the loss of their beloved first son, Oliver, who died as a result of cancer, aged just 24 weeks, on Christmas Day in 2010; applauds the charity’s team in …
Early Day Motion
John Gillespie (8 Signatures)
16 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of the late John Gillespie of Leslie who, in his role as leader for Unite Fife and chairman for Unite Scotland, was a tireless campaigner for social justice and a much-admired and respected figure for countless workers and organisations throughout the Kingdom and …
Early Day Motion
Glenrothes Strollers Ladies Football Club (3 Signatures)
9 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House congratulates Glenrothes Strollers Ladies Football Club on their promotion to the Scottish Women’s League One following their 1-0 play-off victory over Bishopton; commends the team on an outstanding season in which they won the Scottish Women's Football League (SWFL) East league title and were beaten only once …
Early Day Motion
Justice and redress in the case of Paul Westwood (2 Signatures)
2 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House regrets that over 15 years have passed since Paul Westwood and his family, now resident in the United Kingdom, were forced to flee Zimbabwe, and that no justice has yet been secured in relation to the unlawful seizure of Mr Westwood’s car business by Temba Mliswa, then …
Early Day Motion
Tartan Talkers (9 Signatures)
25 Apr 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of Tartan Talkers, a charity founded following the tragic death of Scott Taylor, of Cowdenbeath, in 2022; acknowledges the vital support the charity provides to young men across Fife at risk of suicide through its peer-to-peer buddy system, which undoubtedly saves lives, as …
Early Day Motion
Open University in Scotland Director Susan Stewart (5 Signatures)
17 Mar 2025
Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House notes the upcoming departure of Susan Stewart as Director of The Open University in Scotland after nine years at the helm; believes that throughout her tenure Susan has made a substantial contribution not only to the university but the wider higher education sector; commends Susan’s commitment to …