Information between 3rd April 2023 - 9th September 2025
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Monday 15th April John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs … |
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Monday 15th April John Nicolson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a … |
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Thursday 7th December John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 91 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) 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 … |
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Tuesday 26th March John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 70 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - 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 … |
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Friday 23rd February John Nicolson signed this EDM on Thursday 29th February 2024 Closure of the Inter Faith Network 15 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House deeply regrets the Government’s announcement that it will cut off funding to the Inter Faith Network; further regrets that this decision came despite new Government funding having been promised; notes with concern that islamophobia is rising and antisemitism in the UK is at the highest level on … |
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Wednesday 21st February John Nicolson signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2024 90 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2024) Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker. |
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Wednesday 7th February John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling) That this House recognises the immense challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the … |
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Monday 8th January John Nicolson signed this EDM on Thursday 1st February 2024 Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s 98 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)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 … |
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Thursday 18th January John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that 22 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024, which is an opportunity to highlight the vital importance of HPV vaccines and cervical screening in the prevention of cervical cancer and their potential to thereby contribute to the elimination of cervical cancer; acknowledges … |
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Thursday 18th January John Nicolson signed this EDM on Thursday 18th January 2024 Celebration of the birth and legacy of Robert (Rabbie) Burns 48 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)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 … |
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Monday 8th January John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024 Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders 51 signatures (Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)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 … |
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Wednesday 22nd November John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024 Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession 63 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; … |
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Tuesday 19th December John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024 Palestinian family visa scheme 45 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West) That this House notes that at least 18,000 civilians have already been killed by the bombardment and siege of Gaza alongside an escalating death toll in the West Bank; further notes that 60 per cent of buildings in Gaza have been flattened and hospitals and schools bombed, food, water and … |
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Tuesday 12th December John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2023 51 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024) 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 … |
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Monday 11th December John Nicolson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th December 2023 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jan 2024) 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 … |
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Thursday 30th November John Nicolson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2023 University of Edinburgh and generative artificial intelligence 17 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East) That this House celebrates the successful launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (GAIL) at the University of Edinburgh on 9 November 2023; acknowledges that the university is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), as exhibited by its celebration of 60 years of AI research this year; supports that GAIL … |
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Wednesday 8th November John Nicolson signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2023 Scientific hearing on animal experiments 77 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, 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 continuing harrowing exposés that … |
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Tuesday 7th November John Nicolson signed this EDM on Friday 10th November 2023 Sixth year of detention of Jagtar Singh Johal 54 signatures (Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)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 … |
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Tuesday 7th November John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2) 105 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)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 … |
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Tuesday 17th October John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel 95 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Monday 16th October John Nicolson signed this EDM on Friday 20th October 2023 Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 37 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) 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 … |
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Monday 11th September John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th September 2023 Young fundraisers Caitie and Holly McCubbin 18 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Tuesday 5th September John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 47 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Tuesday 5th September John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House notes the opening of Holm Grown, a community garden in the Holm area of Inverness; recognises that Holm Grown is a community growing initiative led by Holm Community Council, run in partnership with Incredible Edible Inverness; commends the work that has been done over the last two … |
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Tuesday 5th September John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 The Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit on their recent reopening on the 90th anniversary of the first Loch Ness Monster sighting; notes that the Centre has undergone a £1.5m transformation; recognises this hour long exhibit that brings the legend of Nessie to life, voiced by Scottish … |
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Tuesday 5th September John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 Elsie Normington and the Haven Centre 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Elsie Normington and the team at the Elsie Normington Foundation on the recent opening of the Haven Centre in Inverness; recognises that the Haven Centre is a purpose built centre and respite facility for children and adults with complex needs and disabilities with three two-bedroom respite … |
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Tuesday 5th September John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates all those who took part in this year’s Loch Ness 24 challenge; notes that this endurance trail requires participants to clock up as many 7km laps of the trail as possible within the 24 hour timeframe; celebrates female winner Rosie Doull for achieving 24 laps, and … |
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Wednesday 26th April John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 6 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House recognises the Etape Loch Ness took place on Sunday April 23rd; notes that this event attracted thousands of participants and spectators to the Scottish Highlands; further notes the importance of the volunteers who selflessly dedicated their time to contribute to the smooth running of the event; recognises … |
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Tuesday 18th July John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2023 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and operated by DD8, which celebrates the … |
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Monday 26th June John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2023 54 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Monday 17th April John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 20th anniversary of shooting of Tom Hurndall 62 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House notes that April 2023 marks twenty years since 22 year old British photojournalist, Tom Hurndall, was shot in the head by an Israeli army sniper as he tried to rescue Palestinian children from the line of gunfire in Gaza; further notes that he died in January 2004 … |
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Monday 22nd May John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 Prestwick Academy Girls Tennis Team, 2023 Tennis Scotland Team of the Year 15 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates S4 players Olivia Kidd, Natasha Morrison, Abigail Taylor and Georgia Sanger, of the Prestwick Academy Girls Tennis Team, on their incredible achievement in winning Tennis Scotland’s 2023 Team of the Year Award after success in every round of the Scottish Schools Competition led to them finishing … |
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Tuesday 9th May John Nicolson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th May 2023 Hereditary angioedema awareness day (No. 2) 28 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House celebrates Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) day on Tuesday 16 May 2023; recognises that HAE has a significant impact on patient lives and can cause unpredictable potentially life-threatening attacks; commends the important work patient organisations, such as HAE UK, and leading immunology specialists have done to support and advocate … |
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Tuesday 9th May John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 15th May 2023 Perth businessman, John Bullough 14 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House pays tribute to Perth businessman, John Bullough, who tragically passed away recently; acknowledges his position as a key figure in the Perth business community, including as chair of the Perth City Development Board; recognises his tremendous efforts in founding, running and developing the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance, … |
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Thursday 23rd February John Nicolson signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2023 58 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead) That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres; from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and … |
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Thursday 30th March John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield) That this House congratulates rangers on their work to guard wildlife and protect the natural world; recognises the great damage caused to wildlife by poachers across the world, particularly in Africa and South America; mourns the death of rangers killed by poachers; is aware that illegal wildlife crime is estimated … |
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Wednesday 29th March John Nicolson signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 Scotland men’s national football team 49 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)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 … |
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Tuesday 18th April 2023
Oral Evidence - Joey D’Urso, and Kieran Maguire Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the blockchain - Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Q14 John Nicolson: Good morning, everybody. |
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Tuesday 18th April 2023
Oral Evidence - Institute of Art and Law, Artclear Ltd, and Design and Artists Copyright Society Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the blockchain - Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Q14 John Nicolson: Good morning, everybody. |