Information between 2nd April 2023 - 9th February 2025
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Tuesday 16th January 2024 Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) Ten Minute Rule Motion - Main Chamber Subject: Scotland (Self-determination) View calendar |
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Neale Hanvey speeches from: Dalgety Bay: Radioactive Contamination and Remediation Works
Neale Hanvey contributed 1 speech (1,151 words) Tuesday 18th April 2023 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Defence |
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Monday 17th April Mr Jim Bett, Fife Alcohol Support Service 5 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) That this House commends and congratulates Mr Jim Bett on his retirement from Fife Alcohol Support Service after 28 years of exceptional service; notes that Jim has worked in a variety of roles, most recently as Service Manager for the charity, which has served the people of Fife since 1977 … |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 5:31 p.m. @IndyLive_Isles DMs open, get in touch anytime ??????? Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 5:35 p.m. @Harry14D Wow, that’s spot on. Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 5:46 p.m. @BillboardChris Chris, please keep me posted on dates etc. I would be delighted to invite you into parliament to meet with interested colleagues. Keep up your brave work. #SexMatters Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 9:46 p.m. @CatherineCosgr4 @BillboardChris Thank you Catherine. I’ve been speaking sense on this since 2019. Not been easy, but silence was simply not an option. Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 9:55 p.m. @Flor17306871 De nuestra concina y aquí se quedan ?? Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:33 p.m. Translation: “If @UKLabour was in power, we would continue the robbery of Scotland’s vast energy wealth to the detriment of the Scottish people. We hid the McCrone report from Scotland for 40-years. When it comes to Scotland, there is no difference between us and the Tory party” https://t.co/uowXGtJmtU Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:02 p.m. McKenna “In the real world, this translates to: “All aboard the gravy train."” https://t.co/TyXCXYvxem Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 12:24 a.m. Aye the oil and gas the Greens want to discard without an economic or environmental case for doing so. #TailWaggingTheDog https://t.co/GdKMgVQwLx Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 12:34 a.m. @craigrw1971 @Drivetime19 @IsNormareid @AlexSalmond @TalkTV You & I both know that I was targeted because I spoke up about #GRR safeguarding The decision to wait until after nominations were closed was orchestrated so I could be blamed for losing the seat The whole affair was coordinated by SNP HQ & Sturgeon It was deliberately thrown Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 12:36 a.m. @craigrw1971 @Drivetime19 @IsNormareid @AlexSalmond @TalkTV I have the receipts. I know it was planned. Ask Somerville. Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 12:45 a.m. @Biglarry2k11 @AlexSalmond Indeed there are…https://t.co/9GNE1zCnQ5 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 3:13 a.m. @craigrw1971 @Drivetime19 @IsNormareid @AlexSalmond @TalkTV Not in anyway comparable. My position is absolutely precise. Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 10:24 a.m. @craigrw1971 @Drivetime19 @IsNormareid @AlexSalmond @TalkTV It’s clear to people that matter I did not intend to cause offence my apology was sincere But, there’s a shopping list of Sturgeon’s #GRR allies whose comments went & remain unchallenged by her It was a deliberate & coordinated attempt to throw the election Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 10:56 a.m. @interocitor2 @SatyagrahAlba @TartantuesdayI @FraserDAnderson @_QueenMeabh @_K_F_P_ @amscanlon @banger_uk @QueensSpeechUK @EvadneDr @GinaLouXXCrone @BrayBri70 @Jebadoo2 @coachblade @DanaPhamAU @yona1959 @HenryKangaroo @rattlecans @EuropeanPowell @blowhound @ghost_of_prof @NanaMacChew @joco2014 @scottfitzpatr13 @Grouse_Beater I’ve been asked to post the image of a great book then nominate six others to do the same. Looking for good recommendations folks @mickbrick54 @GraceBrodie @DMJack2022 @ForWomenScot @pilaraymara @ILawson27 https://t.co/CBgxLQL3f8 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 11 a.m. Scotland is one country and England is another country. “Lunacy” ? aye okay https://t.co/K28b34vhJ9 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
3 Apr 2023, 6:48 p.m. How did the rational world descended into this bumbling anarchic mess? #Lunacy https://t.co/eiPxDr2Nhj Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
4 Apr 2023, 12:50 a.m. “Karen Adam’s absurd persecution complex led her to make wild claims about what appears to be an innocent mix-up” Good on ya, Marion Calder @ForWomenScot SNP politician caused innocent woman to be investigated for hate crime over bikini wax https://t.co/m60nF7Ezb4 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 9:49 a.m. ??????? Unmissable Sunday morning TV with Alex from 10am ??????? And of course there’s also #TASP at 12.00, but I might have to watch that after Alex - sorry @Scotpol1314 @mickbrick54 @PhilBoswellSNP @yvonneridley ? https://t.co/Jh6q7AnN4p https://t.co/Qvmn6XirZi Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:16 a.m. Breakthrough poll for @AlbaParty With support for #Independence holding firm voting #ALBAforIndependence will put our constitutional future front & centre. It’s time to ditch the Green pretender independistas, unite the movement and deliver a better Scotland #ALBAisRising https://t.co/RvhAzmeVhY Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:19 a.m. Great interview with @AngusMacNeilSNP on @AlexSalmond’s show this morning. Watch Now on Talk TV And call in Telephone 0344 499 1000. Text TALK and your message to 87222. #ALBAisRising Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:23 a.m. "To be absolutely frank with you. It is immensely frustrating having to talk to businesses everyday and listen to their problems without have the ability to actually do anything about it." Ivan Mckee He’s right, @scotgov block business opportunities https://t.co/M1p0d4cXn6 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:25 a.m. @GraceBrodie @LustraSmallFry @AngusMacNeilSNP @AlexSalmond And on YouTube https://t.co/JevsjJEUFP Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:32 a.m. The measure of a great leader and inspirational man. Along with so many others I am proud to have stood with him against the mendacity visited upon him. Watch him now on @TalkTV https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh #NationalHero #ALBAisRising #ALBAstandsForScotland https://t.co/VfjsJBzAu6 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:42 a.m. @AlexSalmond has done more for independence in his first 40mis on @TalkTV this morning, than has been achieved in 8 years of election victories & inaction. Watch now on #TalkTV https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh #ALBAisRising #ScotlandUnited #ALBAforIndependence Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:46 a.m. Solution: #VoteALBAonTheList #ALBAforIndependence Watch @AlexSalmond LIVE on @TalkTV https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh https://t.co/PJvmNOKAdo Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:51 a.m. Zero self awareness or knowledge of the history of @theSNP or the #IndependenceMovement #MammothFail #ALBAisRising #VoteALBAforIndependence #ALBAstandsForScotland https://t.co/ZPOQEfxlBQ Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 10:56 a.m. Delighted to see @HotchkissRhona on @TalkTV with @AlexSalmond this morning setting out the reality of #GRR and its impact on vulnerable women in the justice system. #KeepPrisonsSingleSex #WomenWontWheesht #SafeguardingMatters https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh #SalmondsBack Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11 a.m. @HotchkissRhona makes the very important point that a @UKLabour #GE24 win would usher in the same dangerous #GRR disaster that the Greens are pushing. The ONLY solution is #ScottishIndependence #VoteALBAforIndependence #ALBAforIndependence https://t.co/JevsjJEUFP Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:02 a.m. #GRR is a dead duck. Why would anyone want to stake Scotland’s future on such a toxic policy? https://t.co/W48g1VRDVK Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:08 a.m. @FemmeCoccinelle @HotchkissRhona @TalkTV @AlexSalmond Scotland needs valid and valuable expertise like @HotchkissRhona at the heart of government. No more handpicked mediocrity. Life experience matters. #WomenWontWheesht Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:10 a.m. @KirstyIFraser It would terrify many. Just look at Canada’s binfire with Police ignoring the assault of @BillboardChris Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:14 a.m. @AlexSalmond on Sunday morning @TalkTV is the best current affairs show I have seen for years. Great guests, feisty debate, hot topics. All round, outstanding stuff - okay I am a wee bit biased ? #SalmondsBack https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:20 a.m. I hope this includes the indolent @VancouverPD officers who enabled the assault. #ActsAndOmmisions #JointEnterprise I stand with @BillboardChris #IStandWithBillboardChris https://t.co/Vfo5F8Ks3t Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:28 a.m. @BillboardChris You’re an absolute hero @BillboardChris #IStandWithBillboardChris Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:35 a.m. If you want an real independence majority at Holyrood. #VoteALBAonTheList and put the unionists firmly on notice. #ALBAisRising #ALBAstandsForScotland Whatever else may change https://t.co/FuHYHZEune Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:40 a.m. Aileen on @TalkTV raises the toxic Green’s so-called “conversion-therapy” bill with @AlexSalmond Children’s mental health needs the proper support of dedicated therapists, not gender zealots. #BinTheConBill #SafeguardingMatters https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:43 a.m. *Reality activist attacked…@nypost https://t.co/vCUSHfWKUn Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 11:52 a.m. @SFW_QLD ✊ Solidarity and warmest wishes from @AlbaParty ?⬜️? ??????? #WomenWontWheesht Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 12:30 p.m. However hard the conspirators tried, it’s clear the overwhelming respect for @AlexSalmond never went away. Great to see him on top form this morning on @TalkTV an absolute breath of fresh air. https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 12:39 p.m. Poignant letter that captures the feelings of far too many folk who feel the party they built has lost its way. #ContinuityWontCutIt https://t.co/50N8oTBw53 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 12:58 p.m. Sobering analysis of the serious economic missteps of the @bankofengland and @RishiSunak’s government from @D_Blanchflower with @AlexSalmond on @TalkTV A tour de force of broadcasting #SalmondsBack https://t.co/JevsjJEmQh Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 1:08 p.m. That was great, but now it’s time to head over to YouTube and catch up with Through a Scottish Prism #TASP Whit a day! https://t.co/Jh6q7AnN4p Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 3:09 p.m. @IsNormareid @AlexSalmond @TalkTV Norma I am an MP because I refused to stand back and let Labour win a seat that Nicola Sturgeon abandoned. The cause of independence for the people of Scotland was and still is my priority. My constituents get an excellent service from my office and my contributions in Parliament Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 3:10 p.m. @Jebadoo2 With you in spirit Dennis ✊????????⬜️? Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 3:16 p.m. Sites like @WingsScotland @Scotpol1314 @ILawson27 @Grouse_Beater & a select few others provided the ammunition & narrative for the movement before. Follow them all for a steer on current issues & thinking Between them they massively outstrip the circulation of the daily TRA https://t.co/ujQfhQg9we Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 3:19 p.m. That would normally be part of a discussion in preparation for a return to work meeting and not something to be unilaterally decided and asserted. HR training required? https://t.co/fzhKLoINd3 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 3:29 p.m. Fresh homemade empanadas for lunch ??????? ?? ¡Qué rico!? https://t.co/sO3B9I6vcb Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 3:57 p.m. @Stashiv82 @VancouverPD @BillboardChris Hence my explicit mention of the officers behaviour. It’s not good enough, even from afar. It sets a very dangerous precedent; who will be protected and who won’t. It’s a breach of fundamental tenets of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 4:03 p.m. Great show again today folks! ?✊??????? @Scotpol1314 @mickbrick54 @yvonneridley @PhilBoswellSNP https://t.co/KaI0pTOfGH Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 4:12 p.m. @Drivetime19 @IsNormareid @AlexSalmond @TalkTV How many times? I wasn’t elected as an SNP MP; they threw the election. I was elected as an independent MP and joined the SNP for a short period of time. People voted for me to deliver independence, when it was clear the SNP group weren’t interested, I joined a party that was. Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 4:13 p.m. @fionafraser57 @AlexSalmond @TalkTV I’m sure you’re not that bad, but the bench is a bit much, no? Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 4:17 p.m. The madness and dangers of Queer Theory writ large? #IStandWithBillboardChris https://t.co/rLJay1mRw9 Link to Original Tweet |
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Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) - @JNHanvey
2 Apr 2023, 4:24 p.m. One thing I can’t grasp is the reluctance of some independence supporting MPs to give up their job in another country’s parliament. Do they really believe that the liberators of Scotland’s democracy, would somehow be unable to get a job in an Independent Scotland? It’s Mental Link to Original Tweet |
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Wednesday 24th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House notes with sadness the passing of the great Fergie MacDonald, the legendary Scottish Ceilidh King and bandleader, who died aged 86 on 23 April 2024; pays tribute to his life and the joy and delight he brought to so many throughout the Highlands, Scotland, the pan-Celtic nations … |
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Monday 25th March Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of … |
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Thursday 1st February Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Thursday 1st February 2024 Independent Panel Inquiry into the death of Zane Gbangbola 34 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes that the Post Office Horizon scandal has reemphasised the need for a Hillsborough Law; acknowledges that more tragedies would benefit from a duty of candour on public servants and a parity of arms; supports the call for an independent panel inquiry with full powers to compel … |
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Wednesday 10th January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th January 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House believes there should be a weekly vote in the Commons calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, until there is a ceasefire, given the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. |
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Monday 8th January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 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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Tuesday 14th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House notes with extreme concern the new figures from The Trussell Trust which showed that 1.5 million food parcels were provided to people between April and September 2023 by food banks in the charity’s UK-wide network, which is a 16% increase on the same period in 2022; highlights … |
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Monday 20th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2023 29 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023) 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 … |
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Tuesday 5th December Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th December 2023 Scottish independence and the role of the Scottish Government (No. 2) 4 signatures (Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House notes that 30 November is St Andrew's Day, the patron saint of Scotland; further notes that the UK government continues to refuse to grant a Section 30 order to test Scottish opinion, post-Brexit, on independence; notes that in November 2022 the UK Supreme Court ruled against the … |
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Wednesday 29th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th November 2023 Scottish independence and the role of the Scottish Government 4 signatures (Most recent: 4 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House notes that 30 November is St Andrew's Day, the patron saint of Scotland; further notes that the UK government continues to refuse to grant a Section 30 order to test Scottish opinion, post-Brexit, on independence; notes that in November 2022 the UK Supreme Court ruled against the … |
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Tuesday 7th November Neale Hanvey 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 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates McMonagles on winning the Best Restaurant Takeaway at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2023; notes that the family-owned chippy on a boat has been awarded this accolade two years in a row by the Scottish Takeaway Awards, which is a testament to the hard work of the … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 125th anniversary of Banbridge Tennis Club 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Banbridge Tennis Club on its 125th anniversary; recognises the importance of sport within communities as a way of promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing; acknowledges the role of Banbridge Tennis Club in nurturing local sporting talent; and wishes the Club ongoing success on and off … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Wealth taxation and EU Tax Observatory report on global tax evasion 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House welcomes the EU Tax Observatory inaugural report on global tax evasion; notes that the report indicates that the richest people in the world are operating on the edge of legality to evade paying tax; expresses concern at the findings of the report that the very richest use … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 120th anniversary of Portadown YMCA 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Portadown YMCA on reaching its 120th anniversary; recognises the positive influence within the community that the YMCA has been throughout that period; thanks all YMCA staff and volunteers for their endeavours in the past and to the present day; and wishes Portadown YMCA ongoing success as … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 First independent Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence 5 signatures (Most recent: 7 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that the first independent Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence has opened at Queens University Belfast; highlights that the location of the Centre is in the heart of the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research in Belfast and will aim to deliver clinical trials and test … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day 2023 22 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that 25 October 2023 is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) Awareness Day; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and shortness of breath to chest pain and fainting; further highlights that studies from … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the success of the Northern Ireland Powerchair team in the Powerchair World Cup 2023, that was held in Olympic Park Sydney, Australia; further notes the team's incredible achievement in coming 9th overall in the World cup and their fantastic result beating the Republic of Ireland 3-0; … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 60th anniversary of Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West) That this House congratulates Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau on reaching its 60th anniversary; recognises the vital assistance provided to members of the local community by its committed staff and volunteers; highlights the breadth of advice that the Bureau offers, from providing information on housing rights and benefits, to helping with … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Democratic governance and indigenous peoples in Guatemala 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is very concerned about threats facing democratic governance and Indigenous leaders in Guatemala; is alarmed that the unexpected but emphatic electoral win of anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo and his party Movimiento Semilla is being challenged by apparently politically motivated prosecutions and that largely peaceful pro-democracy protests are … |
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Tuesday 24th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 10 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber) That this House warmly congratulates Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, on its 50th anniversary; recognises that from humble beginnings in an unused barn, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has become a centre of excellence, providing world-class education, research and cultural opportunities to thousands of students from … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 15 years of Green Isle Residential Home Portavogie 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 15th Anniversary of Green Isle Residential Home in the village of Portavogie in Strangford; celebrates that the Home has provided Dementia, Alzheimer's, Old Age and Elderly care to clients all across Ards and North Down for the last 15 years; further notes Green Isle Residential … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House notes with sadness the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, arguably England’s greatest ever footballer; highlights that Bobby was one of the elite group of players known as the Busby Babes and made his way into first team football and won his first champions medal in the 1956-57 … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Highland Chocolatier's success in International Chocolate Awards 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House congratulates Highland Chocolatier on receiving all seven awards at the British Finals of the International Chocolate Awards, as well as the highest score of any unflavoured dark truffle judged in any of the regional finals worldwide; understands that this is the largest chocolate awards in the world … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Celebrating community land trust organisations 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the outstanding work done by the community land trust organisations and their invaluable role in creating affordable housing in perpetuity; notes their role in addressing the housing crisis, particularly in high cost housing areas such as Oxfordshire; congratulates Oxfordshire Community Land Trust (OCLT) on Crofts Court, … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Multiple sclerosis and 10 years of PIP 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North) That this House recognises the devastating impact of the Personal Independence (PIP) assessment process on people living with Multiple Sclerosis over the past decade; acknowledges the MS Society’s new survey of over 3,500 people with MS, which found that 2 in 3 people with MS said going through the PIP … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Humanitarian situation in Sudan 15 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House condemns the brutal war between Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army (SAF) which started this April; agrees with Doctors without Borders that the war constitutes a catastrophic failure of humanity; agrees with the Government’s Africa minister that the violence in Darfur, where 68 villages … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Scottish national football team 8 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House warmly congratulates the Scottish men’s national football team on their qualification for Euro 2024; further congratulates the team on reaching their second consecutive European championship; understands that Steve Clarke is the first manger in Scottish football history to achieve this feat; and wishes him and the squad … |
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Monday 23rd October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House notes with sorrow the passing of Ashington born World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton; further notes Bobby’s successful career with Manchester United for whom he played between 1956 and 1973 winning the English First Division three times, the FA Cup and the European Cup; notes Sir Bobby’s … |
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Friday 20th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Hamilton Park Racecourse on their nomination as a finalist for the 2023 Racecourse Association Showcase Awards; understands that the Showcase Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in racecourse operation; reflects that the Racecourse Association received nominations for 67 racecourses and nearly 5,000 votes from the race going … |
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Friday 20th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the value of small-scale cider makers and apple growers to employment, tourism, traditional craft practices, biodiversity and the broader rural economy; celebrates apple day; notes that the cider industry, including fruit cider, makes up 7 per cent of the alcohol market; is deeply concerned that the … |
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Thursday 19th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Thursday 19th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Green Home Systems, Chamber Network Business Awards Planet Saver of the Year 9 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates Green Home Systems, based in Irvine, on being recognised as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Planet Saver of the Year 2023 at the Chamber Network Business Awards which celebrate the business successes and achievements of their members each year; notes that the?awards, now in their 20th … |
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Thursday 19th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 150 years of East Park School, Glasgow 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates East Park School, based on Maryhill Road in Glasgow, as it begins a year of celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary; notes that the celebrations for the charity, which began on 6 October 2023 with the launch of a 150th Anniversary Exhibition Timeline at the Maryhill … |
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Wednesday 18th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Kastriots defibrillator fundraising 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House celebrates Kastriots, a restaurant in Baillieston, which hosted a fundraiser night to fund a defibrillator for the local community; commends the restaurant for raising £3,400 to acquire the life-saving device that will be placed outside the East End Fox pub; notes that the defibrillator will provide emergency … |
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Tuesday 17th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team on their 2-1 victory over Croatia at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday 15 October; commends right-winger Harry Wilson for scoring both goals in his 50th appearance for his country; notes that the 26-year-old grew up in the Denbighshire town of Corwen … |
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Tuesday 17th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Election of chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon) That this House congratulates Joseff Gnagbo on his election as chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, the Welsh language campaign group which has fought for greater rights for Welsh speakers for six decades; notes that Mr Gnagbo fled persecution in Côte d'Ivoire and has played a leading role in a … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Standing charges on utility bills 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes recent increases in standing charges being levied on utility bills; condemns the practice which unfairly penalises homeowners that use less electricity and gas; and calls upon Ofgem to review its decision which will result in millions of hard pressed consumers having to pay hundreds of pounds … |
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Tuesday 17th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Reopening of Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House recognises with great concern the pressure many households are due to face this winter as a result of high energy bills; notes that the Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding aimed to reached 900,000 households that do not have a direct relationship with their electricity supplier; regrets … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Amazon's business practices and small businesses 14 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is seriously concerned by the impact on small businesses of the decision by Amazon to hold onto the funds from sales for an increased period of time before releasing them to those businesses; is further concerned by Amazon offering loans to those businesses impacted by Amazon itself … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 25 anniversary of Hilton hotel, Belfast 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 25th anniversary of Helton Belfast which was the first international hotel brand to open in Belfast back in 1998, the year the Good Friday Agreement was signed; notes that the hotel is under new management with an intention to invest in this flagship hotel; and … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 45th anniversary of Nationwide Building Society, Newtownards 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 45th anniversary of Nationwide Building Society serving the town of Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford; highlights the staff and the efforts they make to ensure that customers of all ages have access to cash and advice regarding all types of accounts, ISAs and bonds; … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Jordan Rochford, Hot Rod World Championship 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Jordan Rochford from Portadown on winning the 2 litre World Hot Rod World Championship in Ipswich in July 2023; recognises this significant achievement in defending his title after success in Scotland last year in the same World Championship; and wishes Jordan ongoing success. |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National egg week 2023 campaign 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates National Egg Week 2023, that took place on the 10 October 2023, where the entire globe celebrates one of nature’s most nutritious superfoods; highlights the importance of letting people know just how they can benefit from incorporating eggs more into their daily diets and that eggs … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Detention of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House condemns the arbitrary detention in Azerbaijan of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, a senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics; notes that Dr Ibadoghlu has been an outspoken critic of the systemic corruption surrounding Azerbaijan’s ruling elite; highlights that Amnesty International considers the charges against Dr Ibadoghlu … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Baby loss awareness week and employer’s guidelines 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down) That this House marks Baby loss awareness week 2023; acknowledges the grief and pain of bereaved parents and families and remembers the much-loved babies that have passed; recognises that although Northern Ireland is the first place in Europe to pass legislation so that parents who experience baby loss before 24 … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Environmental situation at Lough Neagh 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down) That this House recognises Lough Neagh as one of Northern Ireland's most significant natural assets of huge ecological importance; notes that Lough Neagh supports an immense range of biodiversity, provides approximately 40% of people in Northern Ireland with drinking water and provides livelihoods and leisure for many; further notes the … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Rogue Jones and the Welsh Music Price 2023 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) This House congratulates the band Rogue Jones from Carmarthenshire on winning the 2023 Welsh Music Prize for their Album Dos Bebés; notes that the band sing in both Welsh and English languages, with themes including parenthood, computer science and Welsh independence; and wishes the duo Bethan Mai and Ynyr Morgan … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Haydays, Member Group of the Year 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That the House congratulates Haydays on being named Member Group of the Year by Age Scotland on Tuesday 3 October; understands that for over twenty years Haydays has provided educational, creative, and active events for people over the age of fifty in St Andrews, and has grown to over 170 … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Imprisonment of journalists in Belarus 18 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House condemns the imprisonment for twelve years of Belarusian journalists Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina by the Lukashenka regime on politically-motivated charges; further condemns that the two have been added to the Lukashenka regime’s list of extremists, meaning they will be banned from taking on any public role … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Gavin Johnston and the team at Inverness Taxis on the successful launch of SafeKab, an app designed to improve safety for people using taxis in the Highlands; acknowledges SafeKab's commitment to enhancing passenger safety; and commends the hard work and commitment of all those involved in … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Death of Sir Michael Bonallack OBE 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That the House expresses condolences following the sad news of the death of Sir Michael Bonallack OBE at the age of eighty-eight; notes that Sir Michael was Britain’s most decorated amateur golfer and a leading figure in the sport; understands that he also served as Secretary of the Royal and … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House congratulates the Little Art School on its 10 year anniversary, celebrated on 24 October 2023; notes that it is an art school that puts nurturing and confidence building at the heart of its classes, first running dementia art classes backed by the charity Dementia Arts Trust, and … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Recognition of the Cumnock Tryst 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House notes and recognises the outstanding achievement of the Cumnock Tryst, their Founder and Artistic Director, Sir James MacMillan CBE, the Directors and many volunteers of this local Charity who have worked tirelessly with the community to produce a spectacular musical event, A Musical Celebration of the Coalfields, … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 21st annual Baby Loss Week in the UK 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) That this House acknowledges the 21st annual Baby Loss Week in the UK; notes that Baby Loss Week from 9 to 15 October 2023 is a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth; also notes that this year Baby Loss … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House wishes CancerCare a very happy 40th anniversary year providing therapies, help and support free to people of all ages affected by cancer throughout North Lancashire and South Cumbria; thanks them for their work from urban centres in Lancaster and Barrow to rural hamlets in the Lake District … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Marianne Wilson, Berlin Inline Speed Skating and Running Double Marathon 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Marianne Wilson, a resident of Shawlands, for finishing the Berlin (Inline Speed Skating & Running) Double Marathon; notes that Berlin is not only the place where running world marathon records are set, but it is also the fastest marathon in the Inline Speed Skating World cup; … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of Trust Housing Association 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates Trust Housing Association as it marks its 50th anniversary, having been established in October 1973 as Kirk Care in Bearsden Glasgow; notes that Trust Housing Association has since grown into national, forward-thinking landlord and is one of Scotland’s largest housing, care and support providers for later … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 25th anniversary of the Multi-Cultural Family Base 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House congratulates the Multi-Cultural Family Base (MCFB) on reaching its 25th anniversary; notes that the charity, founded in Edinburgh in 1998, provides a range of valued services to children, young people, and their families, most of whom are from black and minority ethnic communities and are often new … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Breast cancer screening and entitlement to paid leave 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House notes that all four UK governments offer breast cancer screening to women aged 50 to 70 every three years; supports the policy as an important preventative health care strategy; calls for employment law to be amended to remove barriers to women undertaking appointments by ensuring that women … |
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Tuesday 19th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 2 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House welcomes the Lancaster Sustainability Hub, a new community resource opened in Marketgate on 5 September; notes that it is hosted by Green Rose Community Interest Company and that it offers free advice and support to local households to help people to reduce energy bills, to stay warmer … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Funding for Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in East Dunbartonshire 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House welcomes the announcement of £123 million of funding for the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute (formerly known as the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute) based at the University of Glasgow’s Garscube Campus in East Dunbartonshire; notes that this is the charity’s largest investment yet in Scotland and … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House acknowledges and celebrates National Eye Health Week 2023; notes that preventable sight loss due to conditions such as glaucoma is increasing; further notes the value of regular eye tests; acknowledges the need for community urgent eyecare services to be commissioned by all integrated care boards to reduce … |
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Tuesday 19th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anum Qaisar (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts) That this House recognises Diamonds in the Community for its work supporting local people and families; congratulates the 112 participants in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2023 on their fundraising efforts; commends Diamonds in the Community for raising more than £1,000 for schools in Namibia; acknowledges its successful undertaking of a number … |
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Tuesday 19th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Home Affairs Committee Report on Drugs 17 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the Home Affairs Committee's Report on Drugs, published on 31 August 2023, and supports its call for an increased public health response and expanded range of harm reduction approaches; shares the concerns of the Committee, in particular the urgent need for a strategy to combat the … |
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Tuesday 19th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 100 years of Shakespeare Street Youth Club, Maryhill 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates the Shakespeare Street Youth Club, known as the Shakey, on reaching its 100th anniversary; notes that the club, founded in Maryhill, Glasgow, in 1923, holds the accolade of being the oldest youth club in Scotland; recognises that the Shakey provides a range of activities to improve … |
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Tuesday 19th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Industrial action at National World 10 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House believes that local journalism holds a unique and invaluable place in our democracy; commends local journalists for ensuring our communities remain well-informed, connected and provided with trustworthy news coverage; stands in solidarity with members of the National Union of Journalists taking industrial action against their employer National … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Defence Equipment and Support, Beith 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw) That this House is concerned that research undertaken by Compare the Market and MyBnk shows that only 2 in 5 young adults are financially literate in the UK; recognises that the same research showed that 70% of young adults support the regular provision of financial education lessons for students at … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House notes the tragic rise in pet abduction; further notes that pet theft is a traumatic experience; condemns the lack of a specific pet abduction offence; is horrified by the tragic story of Winnie a much loved family pet who went missing from her home on 4 September … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Oban’s Robert MacIntrye and Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup team 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre, who has qualified to represent Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup against the United States at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy; notes that Robert, who honed his skill at Glencruitten golf club in Oban, … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Transport for London cleaning review 14 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House welcomes the decision by the London Mayor to conduct work to assess TfL’s ability to bring cleaning in-house; further welcomes the fact that RMT and Transport for London are now holding discussions to see whether and how this can be facilitated, preventing the need for TfL’s cleaning … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 40 years of the Gregson Community and Arts Centre 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House celebrates the Gregson Community and Arts Centre’s 40th anniversary as a community led and community owned space at the heart of Lancaster; thanks the team at the Gregson for ensuring that in a world that seems increasingly disconnected, where more of us feel isolated and where community … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Michael Pegg, Barrhead postmaster 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Michael Pegg, a postmaster from Barrhead, upon his retirement from the Post Office after 21 years of dedicated service to the community; notes that Michael originally worked in Kennoway Post Office in Fife before venturing into other retail ventures until his first retirement; understands Michael then … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 64th anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) That this House acknowledges that Monday 18 September 2023 is the 64th anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster, Scotland's worst mining disaster of the 20th Century; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates the Highland Discovery College, run by Centred, on their recent opening in their Eastgate Centre, Inverness premises; recognises that the Discovery College is the Highland’s first college dedicated to helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of wellbeing, mental health, and substance use; commends all at Centred … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House notes the publication of new research on public attitudes to immigration in Scotland from Migration Policy Scotland, the first of its kind since 2014; welcomes the news that people in Scotland have become more positive towards immigration since then; acknowledges that more people in Scotland would like … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its historic achievement in coming top of both the UK’s main university rankings; notes that the University took top place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and the Guardian University Guide 2024; understands that this is … |
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Monday 18th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House celebrates World Arthritis Day, which is due to take place on 12 October 2023; welcomes its aims to raise awareness of arthritis and educates people about the symptoms, preventive measures and treatment options available; praises the work that researchers, healthcare professionals and campaigners at Versus Arthritis are … |
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Thursday 14th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 TUC Conference 2023 resolution on public sector pay 27 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House notes that real weekly wages remain below where they were in 2008; further notes that wages in the public sector continue to fall in real terms; recognises the final public sector pay settlements for 2022-23 reflected an increase on the initial public sector pay review body recommendations … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Service of Paul Kehoe, House of Commons Senior Doorkeeper 25 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this house sends its warmest congratulations and thanks to Paul Kehoe on completing an impressive 44 years of loyal service in the House of Commons; recognises his kindness, hard work and loyal service during this time; and looks forward to working with him through his 45th year and beyond. |
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Thursday 14th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Forth Valley Sensory Centre Wee County Hub 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire) That this House welcomes the launch of Forth Valley Sensory Centre’s new sensory hub at Tullibody Civic Centre, notes that the Wee County Hub brings support and services directly to people of all ages living with sensory loss in Clackmannanshire, including information and advice, social opportunities and British Sign Language … |
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Thursday 14th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Bannerman High School 50th anniversary 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bannerman High School in Baillieston, Glasgow; sincerely thanks the teachers, staff and parents for the work they do in educating the young adults of Glasgow East; recognises that the school has provided high quality education to pupils from across the East End … |
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Wednesday 13th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) This House congratulates Hannah Fennell and Sheila Keith on their appointments as the President and Vice-President of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF); notes their experience from their roles within the Orkney Fisheries Association and Shetland Fishermen’s Association; believes that the SFF has a key role to play in promoting the … |
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Wednesday 13th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields) That this House celebrates the thousands of runners who crossed the finish line in South Shields on Sunday 10th September after taking part in the 42nd Great North Run; notes that the Great North Run as an institution demonstrates our region, and history and our people; highlights the boost the … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House acknowledges this year's Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival on 11-17 September 2023, with over 100 buildings open to the public and a programme of more than 100 trails, tours and special events; notes that the Doors Open Days Festival has been organised every year since 1990 when … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50 years of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House recognises that 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society; acknowledges the importance of the society over the years in promoting the work, legacy and memory of celebrated Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh; notes that the Society was founded in 1973 … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Dalmarnock Primary School Inspection Report 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Dalmarnock Primary School on their Very Good Education Scotland inspection report; recognises that the inspection team remarked on the relentless drive, focus and commitment of the headteacher, Nancy Clunie, in addressing and overcoming all potential barriers to children’s participation and achievement; commends the teaching and support … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 One-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini 22 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House marks the one-year anniversary of the horrific death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iranian authorities; remembers the hundreds of protesters who have been killed or executed in the protests following Mahsa’s death; recognises the ongoing struggle of Iranian protesters and condemns the use of excessive … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Community News Project and Meta 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Danny Quigley swim from Lifford to Kinnego Bay 2 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House extends its congratulations and admiration to Danny Quigley for his extraordinary feat of swimming from Lifford to Kinnego Bay, celebrating the lives of individuals tragically lost to suicide; notes his unwavering determination and physical endurance; further notes that he swam the length of the River Foyle, through … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 2 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House extends its warmest congratulations to the organisers and participants of the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon, held on Sunday 3 September 2023 in Derry City; notes that the City of Derry Spartans, represented by Catherine Whoriskey and Kyle Doherty, exemplified excellence and determination by clinching … |
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Monday 11th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Monday 11th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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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Monday 11th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 UK manufactures of Lower Carbon Construction vehicles 21 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) This House welcomes the Government’s decision to review the lower weight limits being imposed on greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs) as a first step to reversing regulations that are devastating a great British manufacturer, threatening 15,000 skilled jobs in 137 constituencies, contributing £380 million to the UK economy; further … |
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Monday 11th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 60th anniversary of George Best debut at Old Trafford 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that the 14 September 2023 will mark the 60th anniversary of George Best's United debut; notes that the Northern Ireland born legend has been descried as one of the greats, having played 470 matches and scoring 179 goals during his 10 year long residency with the … |
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Monday 11th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Energy prices for pubs, restaurants and hospitality businesses 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House notes with alarm the findings from Ofgem’s Non-domestic market review that hospitality businesses are unable to secure competitive energy contracts, and that they are the most likely sector to be refused service by many energy suppliers; regrets that continuing inflated energy costs are a major contributory factor … |
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Monday 11th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Gorebridge Community Cares, Midlothian 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Thursday 7th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises the work of Edinburgh-based charity Fresh Start; notes they have been helping people who have experienced homelessness to establish themselves in their new homes since 1999; recognises their community work through delivering a range of services providing practical support such as starter packs and social support … |
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Thursday 7th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Parilla Bueno Ayres and The Food Awards Scotland 2023 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Parilla Bueno Ayres in Musselburgh on being named Restaurant of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2023; understands that the Argentinian steakhouse was established in 2017 by brothers Nazim Ahmed and Ateeq Rahman, who manage the front of house and kitchen respectively; notes that the … |
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Wednesday 6th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates Zain's Curry House in Dalry, North Ayrshire, on securing the accolade of Takeaway of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Food Awards Scotland 2023; further congratulates Zain’s Curry House on being named as Best Takeaway in South West Scotland at last year’s awards; … |
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Wednesday 6th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Scottish Asian Restaurant Award nominees 2 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Prana and St John’s Curry Club in Edinburgh West constituency on their nomination for the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards; notes that over 10,000 people voted online for their favourite venues, with 70 businesses making the shortlist from around Scotland; recognises the importance of local businesses to … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Pulmonary fibrosis awareness month 24 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford) That this House marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month which takes place in September; acknowledges the importance of raising awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating and often life-threatening lung condition affecting 70,000 people across the United Kingdom; regrets that 1% of all deaths are due to pulmonary fibrosis; recognises the work … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 InGAME research and development hub 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House acknowledges the publication of a new report highlighting the transformative role played by the InGAME (Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise) research and development centre in Dundee; notes that InGAME, established in 2018 by Abertay University in collaboration with academic and industry partners, has emerged as a … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Battlefield Rest and The Food Awards Scotland 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates the Battlefield Rest for winning the Best Italian Establishment award and the Restaurant of the Year in Glasgow award at The Food Awards Scotland; recognises the value of the Battlefield Rest as a social hub for people across Glasgow and as a vital part of the … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Freddie Mercury's 77th birthday 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston) That this House extends its best wishes to the family of Freddie Mercury, who grew up in Feltham alongside Brian May, on what would have been Freddie’s 77th birthday; recognises the enormous contribution of Freddie Mercury and Queen to music and culture and the love for Freddie, which is still … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 South Lancaster Churches Together 25th anniversary 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that on Sunday 17 September at St Bernadette's Catholic Church, South Lancaster, Churches Together will celebrate its 25th anniversary with songs of praise; and congratulates all the churches that have come together over the past 25 years in the spirit of ecumenicalism and community spirit to … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, held on 10 September; highlights this year's aim to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raise awareness among organizations, governments and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable; notes the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Rosshall Disc Golf Course 10th anniversary 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates Rosshall Disc Golf Course on its 10th anniversary; understands that Glasgow Disc Golf Club in partnership with Friends of Rosshall Park will be putting on an event in the park on Saturday 28 October where anyone will be able to try the game of disc golf; … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 150th Anniversary of St Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Dumbarton 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that St Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Dumbarton recently held anniversary celebration events to mark 150 years of serving the people of Dumbarton and surrounding areas with their ecumenical needs and working with the local community; understands that as well as providing a place of worship for … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House recognises the life and work of Harry Frew, former UCAAT Scottish Secretary and STUC President, who died in August 2023; recognises his lifelong work as one of Scotland's trade unionists over many years and his work as a painter and decorator; sends condolences to his family at … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Management of anticoagulation-associated bleeds 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that an estimated 1.6 million people are living with atrial fibrillation in the UK; acknowledges that atrial fibrillation is a contributing factor in one in five strokes; welcomes the NHS’s commitment to improve the early detection and treatment of atrial fibrillation; further notes NHS England’s commitment … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 VAT and the hospitality sector 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)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 UK Government; … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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 Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean military coup 33 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead) That this House notes that 11 September 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup d’état; honours the heroic sacrifices of all those who resisted the murderous dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990 and remembers the three thousand Chileans murdered by state security forces in that … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Highland and Islands Third Sector Interface Saltire Awards 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 were successful at the recent Highlands and Islands Third Sector Interface Saltire Awards; notes that these awards are a nationally recognised award for volunteering for young people aged 12-25 where they gain certificates signed by Scottish Ministers for the volunteering they have successfully … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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 Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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 Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Trauma-informed public services 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House recognises that many organisations are implementing trauma-informed approaches, actively working to create a service where clients feel safe and empowered and won’t be re-traumatised; notes that many public services can inadvertently perpetuate trauma for vulnerable people they work with, given the nature of the services they provide … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Lily Kelman's success at the World Highland Dancing Championships 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Lily Kelman on her recent success at the Under 18 World Highland Dancing Championships; notes that Lily came runner up as well as being awarded best Scottish Dancer; and wishes Lily ongoing success for her upcoming competitions this year, and beyond. |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 150th anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, Glasgow 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Sacred Heart Parish in Bridgeton, Glasgow, on the 150th anniversary of it's founding; notes that the church was built through the efforts of it's first Parish Priest Father Edward Noonan, who performed the opening ceremony in the original wooden church in 1873; welcomes the commitment to … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes on their Platinum Award at the Scottish Concert Band Festival; celebrates their success in being one of seven winning amateur groups chosen by a panel of esteemed judges for Classic FM and their Big Platinum Performance as part of their birthday celebrations … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band and the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House congratulates Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band on their magnificent victory at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships, held at Glasgow Green on 18 and 19 August in front of 35,000 spectators; notes that 190 bands and almost 9,000 pipers and drummers from 15 countries … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Machan Trust; recognises their meaningful work with young people, enabling them to reach their potential and better their lives; acknowledges the positive impact that the Machan Trust has had on Larkhall, building trusting relationships with young people, and working collaboratively with … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup The Lionesses 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford) That this House congratulates England's Lionesses on reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup final; notes that the team under the brilliant stewardship of Sarina Wiegman gave everything right up to the final whistle; further notes that the team and the support staff deserve all the plaudits; highlights the team's impeccable … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford) That this House recognises the brilliance of the Lionesses’ goalkeeper Mary Earps; notes that Nike chose not to produce a replica shirt for England’s keeper, which has been criticised as shameful, hurtful and devaluing the role that the keeper plays in women’s football; and calls on Nike to reverse this … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Retirement of coxswain Joe Miller from RNLI Troon Lifeboat 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates Joe Millar on his recent retirement from his role as coxswain of the RNLI Lifeboat in Troon, to which he has dedicated 31 years of service, initially as a volunteer, then as a full-time mechanic and, for the last 20 years, as coxswain; gives grateful thanks … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Emma Finucane UCI Individual Sprint world champion 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House congratulates Emma Finucane from Carmarthen on winning the Women’s Individual Sprint Track Championship held in Glasgow in August at the age of only 20; congratulates Glasgow and Scotland on hosting a successful championship; notes that Emma is the third UK cyclist and second from Wales to become … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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 Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Elfyn Evans and the Rally of Finland 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House congratulates Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott Martin on winning the Rally of Finland held in August; notes that they are now placed second in the World Rally Championship; wishes Elfyn and Scott well for the remaining four events; and hopes they will win the Rally World Championship. |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House applauds the Greig Steven Memorial (GSM) for its work in supporting people of all ages living with cancer and their families, through its provision of a complimentary five-night stay at ‘Greig’s House’ located in Wemyss Bay within Park Dean Resorts; recognises the work of family, friends and … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and the Lionesses' legacy 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House recognises the extraordinary achievements of the England women’s national football team, the Lionesses, on reaching the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023; notes the historic nature of their success, as the first time England’s Lionesses have reached a World Cup final, and only a year … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates New Lanark Trust on their award of £2.3 million funding to ensure the future of the New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage site; understands that the funding from the National Heritage Memorial Fund’s Covid-19 Response Fund will allow New Lanark Trust to undertake maintenance on a number … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House supports the European Parliament’s recent vote to support a nature restoration law, to place recovery measures on 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030, rising to cover all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050; is aware that a 2019 global study, carried out … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Street Soccer Nations Cup 2023 tournament in Largs 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House celebrates the Street Soccer Nations Cup tournament, which is being held in Largs in August 2023; understands that women-only teams from Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Sweden will compete at Largs Thistle’s Barrfield Stadium and that players will stay at sportscotland’s Inverclyde facility; … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 State pension payments for women 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House notes with great concern that thousands of parents, mostly mothers, who took time out of work to care of their children have been underpaid their state pension as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions which was first identified in July 2022; acknowledges … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Emma Dean, the ten-year-old dancer from East Renfrewshire, on her stunning success at the Dance World Cup in Portugal; notes the competition is the world’s largest all-genre dance competition with some 7,500 dancers competing from across the world; highlights Emma’s terrific achievements at the competition, winning … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House commemorates the 70th anniversary of the armistice that concluded the Korean War; notes that the conflict was fought from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953; understands that, following North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, over 80,000 British troops mobilised under the United Nations banner, alongside troops … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 40th anniversary of Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the exceptional work and dedication of staff, volunteers and trustees in providing the communities of North Glasgow with free and confidential advice on a wide range of issues from benefits and debt to housing … |
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Tuesday 5th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Exchange Communications work on Battersea Power Station 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates East Dunbartonshire-based firm Exchange Communications on their work in achieving Battersea Power Station’s connectivity; recognises that thanks to their brilliant work, Battersea is now one of the most well-connected neighbourhoods in Europe; commends the firm on their role in helping Battersea Power Station fulfil the goal … |
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Tuesday 12th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Calling for a free and democratic Iran 32 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing crackdown on peaceful protesters by the regime of Iran, which continues to execute dissidents with total impunity and which is also trying to export its reign of terror abroad, including by targeting dissidents living in Europe with terrorist attacks; condemns illegal … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Barrhead Housing Association who were recently named runner-up for the Champion of the Year: Organisation award at the TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards which took place on June 29; notes that Barrhead Housing’s community investment team has been in place since April 2022 and has … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House commends the efforts being made to create a community herbal garden in the village of Neilston; notes the work is being carried out by Incredible Edible Neilston, which is part of a UK-wide network that encourages people to cultivate their produce, and Movement in Thyme CIC, a … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House notes the publication of recent figures relating to the two child limit of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits; understands that the two child limit prevents parents from claiming Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit for any third or subsequent child born after April 2017; observes that … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Alyson Bell, U23 European Championships 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Alyson Bell, the 19-year-old Glasgow Jaguars athlete, on her stunning success at the Under 23 European Championships hosted in Finland from 13 July to 16 July; highlights that Alyson won gold as part of Team GB for the 4x100m relay race, with the quartet consisting of … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Mario’s fish and chip shop in Giffnock who have been crowned overall Fish and Chip Shop of the Year at the first-ever Scottish Chippy Awards; notes that Mario’s, founded by the De Marco family over 30 years ago, also won the award for Fish and Chip … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Amy Clark, Special Olympics World Games 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Amy Clark from Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire on her stunning success at the Special Olympics World Games which were held in Berlin from June 17 to 25 June; recognises that Amy was the first person from Team GB to win a medal, winning gold in the … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Consumer choice and meat and poultry originating from the UK 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House recognises that bolstering the UK's domestic food supply is critical in order to guarantee long-term food security, reduce carbon emissions and support farmers in Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland; further recognises the vitally important contribution agriculture makes to the UK economy; is concerned that it is … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw) That this House congratulates The Cherry Tree pub, Netherton, Wishaw on raising £6,447 for St Andrew’s Hospice; recognises that the total raised was thanks to contributions from the local community through multiple fundraising events over the year; notes that Management Partner, Helen Paterson, has raised thousands of pounds for charity … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates everyone at Giffnock North Social Club, a community social club, on its 80th anniversary; recognises that the club began as an amateur athletics club in 1943, but more recently has become best known as a notable live entertainment venue for residents of East Renfrewshire and further … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House acknowledges Port Dundas-based charity C7 City Reach; commends its work supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential; applauds the charity’s C7 Coffee House, a community café that brings together members of the public and users of the service; admires the charity’s past projects, including … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House welcomes the news that Sensorial, based in the north of Glasgow, has received a £9,700 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to support its activities; acknowledges Sensorial’s work promoting sensory art and active learning for individuals with disabilities; recognises the charity’s KIWI after school club as … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises the work of Phyllis Hutchison, who founded the charity Four Steps to Freedom, which focuses on building a safer future for the children and animals of Tanzania free from the scourge of rabies; notes that the charity was originally called Friends of Mbwa Wa Africa Animal … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House congratulates Springburn Academy second year pupils Irebe Emmanuella, Jin Wei, Ayleigh Sutherland, Carla Otabor and Tegan Grace on their involvement in the youth and philanthropy initiative; welcomes the news that the girls successfully secured £3,000 for local charity Glasgow East Women’s Aid; recognises the contribution this funding … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House welcomes the news that Wise Women, Dennistoun, has received significant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to support the charity; congratulates Wise Women on its successful personal safety and confidence building courses, promoting women’s wellbeing and enabling women to deal with potentially dangerous situations; praises the … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House commends African Challenge Scotland, based in Springburn, for its work supporting the African community in Glasgow; welcomes the news that it has received significant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund that will go towards providing food, energy and climate action related support to 100 African families … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House welcomes the news that DASH Club, Possilpark, has received £10,000 funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to support its activities; acknowledges that Dash Club will be using the funds to run an inspiring summer holiday programme for young people with complex disabilities aged between 11 and … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House applauds The Hope Project Scotland for its work supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease; acknowledges the contribution that the charity makes towards helping those living with sickle cell disease, as well as other blood disorders, overcome isolation and stigma; congratulates the project on securing a £9,950 … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House recognises the invaluable service that Possobilities, based in Possilpark, provides to disabled and vulnerable members of the community; welcomes the news that it has received a £5,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to support its operation; praises Possobilities for supporting its community café, an important … |
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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Green Flag Awards for Edinburgh 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates the City of Edinburgh on being awarded 38 Green Flag Awards for its parks and green spaces; notes that this represents over one-third of the awards in Scotland; further notes that Edinburgh is third in the UK for number of Green Flag Awards; further congratulates community … |
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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Best bed and breakfast in Scotland award 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Rachel and Graham Bucknall on the success of their hotel in Lower Largo, The Crusoe, which was named the best Bed and Breakfast in Scotland in the 2023 AA B&B Awards; understands that the hotel had previously fallen into disrepair and was closed for 10 years … |
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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Laurel Bank care home, Lancaster, Team of the year 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates Laurel Bank care home in Lancaster on winning team of the year for the north division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023; notes that the award celebrates excellence in quality of care; commends the staff for their hard work and dedication; thanks them for their commitment … |
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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Good Food Guide success in North East Fife 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House welcomes the success of two North East Fife restaurants in the Good Food Guide list of the 100 best local restaurants in 2023; understands that the Kinneuchar Inn in Kilconquhar was placed top in Scotland and that the Dory Bistro in Pittenweem was also included in the … |
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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of 1st Llandysul Scout Group 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House congratulates the 1st Llandysul Scout Group on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; notes that the group held its first camp in August 1973 and continues to support young people to realise their potential; acknowledges the work of the late Mr Mike Walden and Dr John Griffiths, … |
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Monday 17th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House recognises that all sheep in the islands of the UK are protected animals under the respective animal welfare legislation, apart from the feral Soay and Boreray sheep on the St Kilda archipelago, for which the Scottish government have created an exception, thereby leaving them subject to high … |
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Tuesday 18th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises the important role played by kinship carers in keeping children out of the care system, providing the love and stability children need by bringing up a relative or friend's child; acknowledges the work of leading national charity Kinship, which offers free support and advice to kinship … |
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Monday 17th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Rory McIlroy secures Scottish Open victory 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the latest victory by Northern Ireland and UK golfing champion Rory McIlroy, who won the Scottish Open golf tournament; further notes that he secured victory by one stroke on the final day by scoring back to back birdies; highlights that McIlroy’s first professional victory in Scotland … |
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Monday 17th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 34 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House strongly opposes the continuation of the cruel and unnecessary two child limit for benefits, introduced by the Government in 2017; notes that recent research shows that one in 10 children live in households affected by the two-child limit, that is 1.5 million children; highlights the University of … |
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Monday 17th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Gaelic Athletic Association and the All Britain Competition 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North) That this House congratulates everyone involved in the All Britain Competition held in London earlier this July and organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association; notes the participation of 322 teams from clubs and schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with 3428 young people aged from 7 to 18 taking … |
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Monday 17th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness 35 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) 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 … |
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Monday 17th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign survey 21 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House welcomes the publication of the findings of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign survey, which documents the devastating impact of continuing unfair pension treatment of 1950s-born WASPI women; is deeply concerned about the survey's key findings, that one in four of the women affected by … |
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Wednesday 12th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Campbeltown Courier 150th anniversary 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House sends its warmest congratulates to everyone at the Campbeltown Courier as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first edition of the newspaper which was printed in July 1873; sincerely thanks all of the staff and owners, past and present, for their unwavering commitment to their community … |
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Wednesday 12th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Eggs and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes the concerning reports that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will exclude eggs as a sensitive sector; expresses concern at the concept of eggs being imported from countries who are CPTPP members, but where egg production relies heavily on battery caged eggs; acknowledges … |
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Wednesday 12th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Taylor MacKenzie, Special Olympics World Games 2023 champion 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House congratulates Dundee’s Taylor MacKenzie on her success at the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin, Germany; celebrates Taylor’s gold medal success in both the 200m freestyle and 400m freestyle races, finishing with World Games records of 02:33.07 and 05:26.63 respectively; notes that Taylor was the only … |
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Thursday 13th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 School libraries and librarians 43 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House recognises the importance of encouraging children to enjoy books from an early age and of developing a culture of reading for pleasure in schools; notes that evidence suggests that school libraries lead to better literacy and educational outcomes, higher attainment, improved wellbeing and contribute to the delivery … |
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Wednesday 12th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 17 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes that Lloyds Banking Group, which operates the Bank of Scotland, has announced that it plans to close all branches in Aberfoyle, Aviemore, Ballater, Braemar, Crieff, Cumnock, Cupar, Dunbar, Dunkeld, Duns, Eyemouth, Falkland, Fort Augustus, Girvan, Jedburgh, Newcastleton and Ullapool; further notes that, with the exception of … |
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Wednesday 12th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House recognises that Mileage Allowance Payments require urgent review; is concerned about the impact on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for work; acknowledges that the Competition and Markets Authority has found that average supermarket fuel margins increased by six pence a litre between 2019 … |
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Tuesday 11th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 New all-weather lifeboat at New Quay, Ceredigion 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House celebrates the 159 years of continuous service that has been provided by the RNLI Lifeboats at New Quay Ceredigion; notes with gratitude the 238 lives saved at sea as a result of the bravery and skill of the crew since 1970, and most recently the three lives … |
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Tuesday 11th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North) That this House congratulates the team behind the creation of the St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry; notes that the pantry now has over 2,500 members across the borough; pays tribute to Jim Housley, Paul Cooper and those who run the project and worked alongside Mission in the Economy, St … |
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Tuesday 11th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of Meirionnydd Special Riding Group 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates Grwp Marchogaeth Arbennig Meirionnydd, Meirionnydd Special Riding Group, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a fun day; notes that the riding group was founded in 1973 by Joan Veevers, a member of the Dolgellau Red Cross Group; celebrates that in 2011 the charity was awarded … |
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Tuesday 11th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Launch of the Our Story Is One campaign 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House notes the launch of the Our Story Is One campaign; recalls that in 1983 10 Baha’i women were executed for their religious beliefs; observes that this campaign links the 40th anniversary of this infamous event with the increasing loss of life of women and girls in Iran … |
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Tuesday 11th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Lourdes centenary year 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North) This House notes the centenary of the first pilgrimage from the Archdiocese of Liverpool to Lourdes; sends warm good wishes to all those from parishes across the Archdiocese taking part in this year’s 100th anniversary pilgrimage; remembers those hundreds of thousands of faithful who have visited the shrine at Lourdes … |
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Tuesday 11th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Derry Minor Footballers, winners of the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House wholeheartedly congratulates the Derry Minor Footballers on their outstanding victory over Monaghan in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final, securing their second title within the last four years; recognises and commends the exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship demonstrated by the Derry team throughout the match, setting a … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Royal British Legion Credit their Service campaign 15 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to society and deserve the best possible care and support in recognition of the service they have given and the sacrifices they have made; considers that those veterans and their families who have experienced pain and loss as a result of … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 26 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House notes the Trades Union Congress (TUC) analysis which shows that the North East still has the lowest average weekly earnings of any region in the UK; notes the analysis reveals workers in the North East region earn 7% less, on average, than the UK median wage; further … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) This House congratulates Thistle Du Florist, an exceptional family business in Darvel, for their outstanding accomplishment as the prestigious Wedding Florist of the Year 2023/2024 in the Prestige Awards; acknowledges their commitment to delivering customer service; celebrates their dedication to excellence, creativity, and positive impact on the local community; commends … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 OSI Renewables and Scotland's energy potential 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House congratulates OSI Renewables, an engineering business headquartered in West Lothian, that has received four Spotlight on New Technology® awards from the offshore Technology Conference in Houston Texas, which span O&G, Deepsea Minerals and Floating Wind, a Hart Energy award, and Scottish Engineering’s Innovation Excellence Award 2023; commends … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Infected Blood scheme second interim compensation payment 14 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead) That this House recognises that the Government has acted on the recommendations set out in the first interim report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, with interim compensation payments made to individuals infected by infected blood; further recognises that interim compensation payments to bereaved partners and families affected by the infected … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 18 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House commends the role of poverty truth commissions in bringing people who have lived experience of the struggle against poverty directly into decision making about tackling poverty; acknowledges that those with lived experience have often been left out of policy making, even though their perspective and insight can … |
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Monday 10th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Your Good Home magazine and lived experience co-production 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) This House commends the recently-launched Your Good Home magazine, which is the outcome from a lived experience co-production project produced by young Salfordians who have experienced the housing system and temporary accommodation and are trying to make a safe and happy home for the first time, facilitated by the social … |
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Thursday 6th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Third anniversary of the Bow crane collapse 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes with deepest regret that 8 July 2023 marks three years since the tragic death of June Harvey after a tower crane fell on her house in Bow in 2020; notes with sadness other fatalities as a result of crane collapses; pays tribute to construction safety campaigns, … |
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Wednesday 5th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Future of railway ticket offices 25 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East) That this House notes with concern the planned mass closure of rail ticket offices, leaving many of the over 1000 train stations unstaffed; recognises that railway ticket office staff are a vital resource for many passengers who might struggle to manage online booking processes and for the security of children, … |
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Tuesday 4th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th Anniversary of the 1st Llandysul Scout Group 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House congratulates the 1st Llandysul Scout Group on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary; notes that the group held its first camp in August 1973 and continues to support young people to realise their potential; acknowledges the work of the late Mr Mike Walden and Dr John Griffiths, … |
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Tuesday 4th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Alcohol treatment services: Public Accounts Committee Report 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the Public Accounts Committee's report on Alcohol treatment services and shares its concerns; is dismayed that the Department for Health and Social Care appears to lack sufficient understanding of the total cost of alcohol harm; suggests that, in establishing its evidence base, the Department should take … |
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Tuesday 4th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Will Wilson photography exhibition 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Clydebank photographer Will Wilson on securing an exhibition in Clydebank Museum and Gallery in Clydebank Town Hall to showcase his works; understands that the exhibition will be a mixture of scenic, wildlife and concert photographs ranging over a number of years; believes that this is a … |
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Tuesday 4th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 MPC Energy: Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards prize winner 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Clydebank-based MPC Energy on winning the Renewable Heat Installer/Contractor of the Year prize at the Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards; understands that MPC Energy is known as one of the UK’s most trusted installers of home energy efficiency improvements and that it offers insulation, heating and renewable … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) on their award of £250,000 in the first round of Community Ownership Fund bidding; notes that the charity provides over 30 hours of activities a week for all ages across the Muirhouse community; further understands that the grant will be used to … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Prescribing of cannabis medicines by general medical practitioners 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) That this House notes that the Government allowed specialist medical practitioners to be able to prescribe cannabis medicines in 2018, but excluded general medical practitioners, despite their core role in supporting patients in their communities; further notes that, annually, around 20,000 patients obtain private prescriptions for medical cannabis, but just … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Visit of the Bahraini Crown Prince to the UK 17 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is concerned about the visit by Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the UK; highlights the continued detention of an estimated 1,200 political prisoners, including Abdulwahab Hussain, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, Sheikh Ali Salman, Hassan Mushaima and Abduljalil Al-Singace; further notes reports of mistreatment and denial … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of Ceredigion Museum 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ceredigion Museum; recognises the museum as an award winning, innovative and welcoming museum in the heart of Wales, with a track record of creative development and engagement; praises the museum’s ambitious Perthyn project, which explores how the museum’s collections can create community … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of Haarkapper Hairdressers 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Haarkapper Hairdressers in Larkhall on their 50th anniversary in business; recognises that the salon was established by Margaret Davidson in 1973 and has gone from strength to strength over the last half century; further celebrates the success of this family business which has been run since … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) That this House congratulates Father Jim Morris, Parish Priest of St Gabriel’s Viewpark, on the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood; notes that he was ordained on 29 June 1973 in St Edward’s Airdrie and that he served as an Assistant Priest in St Bride’s East Kilbride, St … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Miscarriage Association pregnancy loss pledge 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House commends the progress of the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge; congratulates them on reaching the milestone of 600,000 employees being covered by the pledge, including staff of 11 Scottish Councils and large organisations such as TSB, The Co-op and The Princes Trust; appreciates the positive impact that … |
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Monday 3rd July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Support for DHL workers taking strike action on Avanti West Coast 22 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House supports rail workers providing catering stores to Avanti West Coast, who are taking strike action in support of their campaign for a fair pay offer from their employer DHL; notes that RPI inflation stands at 11.3 per cent, that interest rates are at 5 per cent and … |
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Thursday 29th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises ageism as a form of discrimination that has no place in a modern society; notes that the exclusion of skilled older people from the workforce is a blight on the economy and deprives the workforce of both highly-skilled and experienced workers; further notes that research by … |
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Thursday 29th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Working conditions of rail workers employed by Carlisle Support Services 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House pays tribute to the important public-facing work of outsourced Revenue and Gateline staff employed by Carlisle Support Services on Northern Trains stations; notes with concern that these staff are enduring a rising tide of passenger violence, including cases of serious assault; is dismayed that these keyworkers are … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 The Theatre House Bishopbriggs showcase 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates the The Theatre House Bishopbriggs on the stellar success of its 2023 Schoolz Out showcase; thanks The Theatre House for its work to give the kids in this year's show and so many others a route to develop their creative passions; is impressed by the talent … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 The Stables country club, National Bar and Pub Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates The Stables country club on being named best in the county and a national finalist at this year’s National Bar and Pub Awards; recognises that this award is a testament to the accomplishments of The Stables' staff in the areas of food, drink, design, training, team … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Bishopbriggs Acro Gymnastics Club 40th anniversary 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bishopbriggs Acro Gymnastics Club in East Dunbartonshire; acknowledges the work BAGC has done over the decades to promote and encourage Acro Gymnastics as both a competitive and a recreational sport; thanks the club for creating opportunities for young people to engage in … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Lurgan Junior High School U13s and U14s in winning five out of six Mid-Ulster Schools Football competitions; recognises the potential within the teams for future sporting success; and wishes the school community well for its ongoing sporting excellence. |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Lurgan Town Football Club on its return to Intermediate A, which it sealed with a 4-1 win over AFC Craigavon, and its victory over Rectory Rangers, which secured a league and cup double; and extends best wishes to the club for the forthcoming 2023-24 season. |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Father Paul Lee of St Agatha’s RC Church in Methil and St Giles’ RC Church in Kennoway on the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood; notes that shortly after his ordination he accepted the responsibility of being the sole priest covering these two geographically … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Craigavon Senior High School rugby team 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House extends congratulations to Craigavon Senior High School Rugby Team on winning both the High Schools Cup and the Pollock Cup; expresses delight at this achievement and best wishes to all the players and coaching staff; and wishes the school ongoing sporting success in the future. |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Baldernock Primary School; thanks its teachers, staff and parents for the work they do to educate the children of East Dunbartonshire; notes their work has enabled Baldernock Primary to consistently achieve outstanding standards of pupil performance; applauds the children of Baldernock Primary … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Graeme Johnston, Scotland's Youth Worker of 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates Graeme Johnston on receiving the prestigious title of Scotland’s Youth Worker of the Year 2023; acknowledges that this recognition builds on Graeme’s previous accolade of Youth Worker of the Year in 2017; understands that the Youth Worker of the Year Awards recognises a youth worker with … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Performance of Matilda at Coaltown of Balgonie Primary School 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates the pupils of Primary 6 and Primary 7 in Coaltown of Balgonie Primary School on their outstanding production of Matilda for their end-of-year show; recognises the enormous challenges involved in performing such a complex and difficult show, especially in a school whose entire roll is only … |
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Tuesday 27th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 41 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Tuesday 27th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Chris Harvie's fundraising for motor neurone disease charity 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House commends the fundraising efforts of former Port Seton resident, Chris Harvie, who will cycle from Murrayfield to Malta to raise funds for the MND charity My Name'5 Doddie Foundation; understands that Chris now lives in Manchester and was a craft, design, technology and guidance teacher at Preston … |
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Tuesday 27th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is concerned about reports that Bill PL 2903, formerly Bill PL490, in Brazil could, inter alia, invalidate indigenous peoples’ claims to their ancestral lands and result in their forced displacement and the obliteration of their communities; notes this proposed legislation is expected to allow for mining, logging, … |
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Tuesday 27th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Knox Academy's fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates pupils, staff and parents from Knox Academy in Haddington, East Lothian, on raising more than £4,500 by participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust; understands that the contenders ran and raised money in support of a student who was diagnosed with … |
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Tuesday 27th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Gavin's Mill, Scotsman Scran Award 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Gavin’s Mill Café for winning the Hidden Gem category at the Scotsman Scran Awards; recognises the importance and value of their fair trade and sustainability policies; commends them on their range of zero waste goods and local produce which helps to champion local suppliers as well … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 St Ninians Primary School support for the Education in Emergencies campaign 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling) That this House commends St Ninians Primary School in Stirling for their hard work and dedication in campaigning to improve educational access for children across the world; recognises the efforts of the children who are taking part in the Education in Emergencies campaign by Send My Friend to School, which … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 20th anniversary of the Hidden Gardens, Glasgow 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House acknowledges the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Hidden Gardens in the Southside of Glasgow; notes that since its opening in 2003, the Hidden Gardens has served as an inclusive and accessible green space for educational, artistic and social activity on the site of the old … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 25 Years of Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the founding of Amina, the Muslim Women's Resource Centre (MWRC), which works to empower Muslim and BAME women across Scotland; acknowledges that to this day, BAME and Muslim women remain one of the most disadvantaged groups in the UK with poor access … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Apprentices and the Living Wage 13 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House recognises the challenges faced by apprentices, especially at this time of high inflation and a cost of living crisis, notes that four out of five apprentices surveyed by the NUS required additional assistance to cover their living expenses, often resorting to credit cards or personal savings due … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Calderwood Lodge Primary School 60th Anniversary 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates all at Calderwood Lodge Primary School on the occasion of reaching 60 years; notes that Calderwood Lodge is now situated in Newton Mearns, having moved from a site in Glasgow in 2017, and shares a joint campus with St Clare’s Primary School making it Scotland’s only … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Partnership between ScottishPower, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Women’s Premier League 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House commends the partnership between ScottishPower, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL); welcomes the focus the partnership will have on growing women and girl’s football right across Scotland; understands ScottishPower’s sponsorship includes Scottish Youth Challenge Cups at all three age groups and the Scottish … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) 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 … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50th anniversary of Tuite Opticians 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) That this House congratulates Tuite Opticians as they mark their 50th anniversary; notes their first opening in March 1973 in Coatbridge as an independent family-run business; notes the high-quality practice and home eyecare services they provide to residents across Lanarkshire; applauds their Right to Sight mantra, ensuring that everyone has … |
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Thursday 22nd June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 One-year anniversary of the Big Disability Hub 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House acknowledges the one-year anniversary of the Big Disability Group relocating its Big Disability Hub to new premises in Clydebank; notes that during the past year the group has expanded its services to the local community and that its advisers support all disabilities, all age groups and all … |
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Monday 26th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Save the Children's report on the cost of raising a family in 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House commends the recent report by Save the Children entitled Just barely surviving: The cost of raising a family in 2023, which documents how the cost-of-living crisis and increasing inflation combined with the inadequate social security system is plunging families with children into poverty and hardship; highlights the … |
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Wednesday 21st June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 26 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House notes the Young Lives vs Cancer report entitled Running on Empty which explores the costs that young cancer patients and their families face when travelling for treatment; expresses concern at the finding in the report that it costs young cancer patients and their families on average £250 … |
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Wednesday 21st June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 St Ninian’s High School S2 football team 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates St Ninian’s High School’s S2 football team for winning the under-14 British Isles Allen McKinstry Cup; notes the tournament started on Sunday 21 May 2023 in Athlone with St Ninian’s representing Scotland as the National Champions thanks to their efforts in winning the Schools Scottish Shield … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Centenary of the Welsh Highland Railway 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House joins the Welsh Highland Railway in marking its centenary celebrations from 23-25 June 2023; notes that important scenes will be recreated from the original operation of the railway in 1923 as part of a showcase of the iconic line; further notes that the railway holds the title … |
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Wednesday 21st June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Windrush 75th anniversary and pensions 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East) That this House welcomes the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush at Tilbury Dock on 22 June 1948; recognises the arrival of the Windrush Generation from 1948 to 1971 is a key moment in British history; celebrates the contribution of the Windrush Generation and the Caribbean community more … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Maggie Lennon and 21 years of the Bridges Programmes 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House congratulates CEO and founder of the Bridges Programmes, Maggie Lennon, on the Bridges Programmes marking 21 years since it was founded; notes that when Maggie Lennon started the charity in response to the growing number of asylum seekers housed in Glasgow it was to provide humanitarian services … |
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Wednesday 21st June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham) That this House recognises the need to maintain access to in-person banking services; notes that banking hubs offer an important alternative to traditional high street banks but that the rollout of such services is not happening quickly enough; further notes that this disproportionally affects the vulnerable and older populations who … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National Lottery funding for Glasgow's Golden Generation (No. 2) 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Glasgow’s Golden Generation on receiving a £30,635 grant from the National Lottery; recognises that the grant will allow the organisation to deliver their welfare support service; notes the positive impact the project will have on supporting 400 people over the next year; and commends the hard … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) This House congratulates Irish footballer James McClean on reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 international caps for the Republic of Ireland national team; recognises his outstanding dedication, commitment, and contribution to Irish football and celebrates his remarkable achievements throughout his career; notes that James McClean has been an exemplary ambassador … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National Lottery funding for Finn's Place 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Finn’s Place on receiving a £120,000 grant from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will enable the group to continue the provision of a Wellbeing Hub which offers activities and events in collaboration with local groups and organisations; acknowledges the crucial service which the project … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National Lottery funding for Jhankar Beats SCIO 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Jhankar Beats SCIO on receiving a £9,978 grant from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will allow the organisation to provide youth activities in G43 and G5 postcodes; notes the positive impact this grant will have on the lives of young people living in these … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National Lottery funding for Glasgow's Golden Generation 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Glasgow’s Golden Generation on receiving a grant of £9,679 from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will enable the group to deliver its vital befriending service; commends the dedicated work of the organisation and efforts of its volunteer befrienders in working to reduce loneliness and … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National Lottery Funding for Shawmhor Early Years Centre 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this house congratulates Shawmhor Early Years Centre on receiving a grant of £1,500 from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will be used to promote holistic health to children and families local to the centre; recognises the positive impact the funded work will have on service users’ health … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the end of Men's Health Week which was a timely reminder that prioritising health is crucial for personal wellbeing for all men and that men face unique challenges when it comes to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health; highlights the isolation that many farmers feel and … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Carnwadric Church Helping Hands Community Foodbank 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Carnwadric Church of Scotland's Helping Hands Community Foodbank on receiving a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery; recognises that this funding will allow the foodbank to employ a dedicated coordinator for the service; further recognises the positive impact a dedicated coordinator will have on the … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 World Cup of Darts champions 2023 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House congratulates the Welsh national team for winning the 2023 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt; notes that the Welsh team defeated Denmark, Sweden and Belgium before securing victory over Scotland in the final; further notes that the Welsh team also won the competition in 2020; and congratulates … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 20 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House welcomes the latest report from the Prescription Charges Coalition entitled Continuing to pay the price published in March 2023 which demonstrates that vital medicine is unaffordable for many people living with long-term health conditions in England and that there has been an increase in the number of … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire Branch for winning the Outstanding branch community impact award at the 2023 Branches Awards; notes there are 116 National Autistic Society branches across the UK working to transform lives, change attitudes, and help to create a society that works for … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 18 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden) That this House celebrates Children’s Hospice Week 2023 between 19 and 25 June; recognises that children’s hospices across the UK support thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people; is concerned by Together for Short Lives’s recent findings that local NHS funding for children’s hospices in England is currently … |
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Tuesday 20th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 The Ministerial Code and parliamentary standards 42 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House believes that trust in the Ministerial Code has been eroded; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the Code as this does not provide necessary safeguards; and calls for steps to be taken to make the House of Commons responsible for … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Endometriosis awareness campaign 25 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House notes the struggles that more than one million women in the UK suffering from endometriosis face; recognises that no one should suffer from endometriosis or any health condition in silence; acknowledges that endometriosis can severely affect a woman’s life and that there is very little public understanding … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House recognises that temperatures are rising and there is a growing need to protect skin from the sun; notes that many people are not using sunscreen because they can't afford it; and calls on the Government to remove VAT from sunscreen of SPF 30 and above. |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 5) 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Arnika GhaemMaghami, Negin Salehi, Amir Mohamad Rahmanipour, Soroush Pourahmadi, Mehran Abaspour Aghdam, Mohsen Mansouri, Sadaf Movahedi, Marzieh Doshman Ziary, Nasrin Ghaderi, Samaneh Nicknam, Parmis Hamnava, Sina Malayeri, Hosein Akbarzadeh, Ali Akbar Jafari, Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani and Maryam Sulaimanian … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Christmas in Kirkliston group and National Lottery funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates the Christmas in Kirkliston group on their recent award of £4,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant will be used to refurbish 13 out of 38 lights displayed in Kirkliston during the festive season; welcomes the efforts of the group to create a welcoming … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House notes that this week, 19 to 23 June, is World Continence Week which aims to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of urinary incontinence and associated conditions, observes the devastating impact that incontinence can have on patients’ wellbeing and quality of life; further notes that an estimated 14 … |
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Monday 19th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Centenary of Aberdare Cenotaph 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the erection of the Cenotaph in Victoria Square, Aberdare, which was unveiled on 8 March 1923 in memory of 700 men of the area who died during the 1914-18 war; further notes the later dedications to service men who died in the … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Impact on bereaved families of the non-attendance of offenders at sentence hearings 30 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with deep concern the terrible impact that the non-attendance by an offender at a sentence hearing has on bereaved families; further notes that this non-attendance can significantly affect the wellbeing of bereaved families and impact their process of recovery; places on record the courage and strength … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Forever Young Club National Lottery Funding 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates the Forever Young Club on their recent award of £10,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant will be used to continue providing lunch clubs for elderly residents and will support their activities for four days per week; commends the variety of activities they provide … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates all those from Busby Girls AFC who attended Hampden Park on Sunday 28 May for the historic Scottish Cup Final between Celtic FC Ladies and Rangers FC Ladies, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Scottish Football Association; notes the game was the first-ever Women’s Cup … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Valerio’s Fish and Chips in Lanark on being voted Waterfront Fish and Chips of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises that Valerio’s has been serving quality fish and chips to the people of Lanark for over 90 years since the restaurant … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Improving Midlothian Parents and Caregivers Time 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Improved public transport to support cleaner air 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes initiatives such as Clean Air Day, which this year is on 15 June, and highlights the need to support improvements in air quality and public health; notes that poor air quality exists in the transport sector, arising from a failure to introduce affordable and attractive alternatives … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 50 Years of St Albert's Primary School, Glasgow 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields, Glasgow on their 50th anniversary; recognises that the school has provided high quality education to thousands of pupils over the years; acknowledges the achievements of the school body in promoting inclusivity, equality and fairness, including through the production of a … |
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Thursday 15th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Scottish Ballet and the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House applauds Scottish Ballet's success at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards; acknowledges that Scottish Ballet won a number of awards at this event, including the Stef Stefanou Award for Outstanding Company, Best Classical Choreography for their production of Coppélia, and Outstanding Female Classical Performance for Principal Constance … |
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Wednesday 14th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Royal National Lifeboat Institution rescue operations 17 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House commends the invaluable work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution following reports that the charitable organisation has saved the lives of 108 men, women and children in 2022 making the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats; further commends the crews mainly working in Dover … |
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Wednesday 14th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2023 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the Fife Communities Climate Action Network on being awarded £240,000 to start a Fife Climate Action Hub; notes the importance of community engagement and action in tackling the climate crisis; celebrates all initiatives to educate, spark conversation and bring about change in local communities; notes with … |
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Wednesday 14th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Uddingston Grammar School on securing £9,990 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to provide opportunities to take part in extracurricular sporting activities as well as a three day residential trip for pupils across Lanarkshire who are blind or … |
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Wednesday 14th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Blameless SCIO on securing £9,970 of funding through the National Lottery Community fund; understands the grant will be used to deliver a summer holiday programme at their Serenity Garden; praises their family based approach; and commends the important work that Blameless SCIO is doing in alcohol … |
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Thursday 14th September Neale Hanvey withdrew their signature from this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 25 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this house notes that COP28, taking place between 30th Nov and 12th Dec 2023, marks a critical stage in the global effort to secure a liveable future; expresses alarm about escalating climate impacts, current commitments being vastly insufficient and governments planning to produce?more than?double the amount of fossil fuels … |
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Tuesday 12th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2023 50 signatures (Most recent: 24 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House recognises the importance of journalism in reporting poverty in the UK; condemns any use of derogatory language which can lead to negative stigmatising; notes that this issue is of ever-increasing importance as the working class face a cost of living crisis and the Government's Fighting Fraud in … |
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Tuesday 17th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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 Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th October 2023 Funding for the North Berwick Kindness Co-operative 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates North Berwick Kindness Co-operative on receiving a donation of £2,000 from the Dirleton Fete and Games Committee in recognition of the continuing cost-of-living crisis; understands that North Berwick Kindness Co-operative supports people struggling financially in the Coastal ward of North Berwick by providing foodbanks referrals, frozen … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th October 2023 Centenary of the Redding Pit Disaster 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House acknowledges that 25 September 2023 marked the centenary of the Redding Pit disaster; respectfully remembers the 40 men who lost their lives following a sudden inrush of water from disused mine workings flooded No. 23 Pit, trapping 66 miners underground; further remembers the subsequent rescue operation to … |
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Tuesday 19th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes with great concern the continued incarceration in isolation by Turkish authorities of Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdish political leader held on Imrali Island since 1999; believes that failure to permit family visits and contacts constitutes a gross violation of any prisoner’s basic rights; recognises the deep undiminished … |
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Wednesday 6th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2023 Compensation for nuclear test veterans 42 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)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 … |
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Monday 16th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th October 2023 25th anniversary of Kingdom FM 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Kingdom FM on their 25th anniversary entertaining the people of Fife; notes that Kingdom FM, Fife’s favourite radio station, started broadcasting on 5 October 1998 from Haig House in Markinch, before relocating to their current studio complex in Kirkcaldy in October 2016; notes that the station … |
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Thursday 14th September Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th September 2023 50 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House recognises that Right to Food Week 2023 takes place between 18 and 23 September 2023; highlights the injustices of hunger; notes that 18% of UK households are experiencing food insecurity and more than half a million children dropped below the poverty line in the last year; acknowledges … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Crookston Community Group National Lottery Community Fund Grant 4 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates Crookston Community Group based in the Glasgow South West constituency on its award of a £10,000 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands that this funding will be used to provide community food events and relief for families and individuals in need of food support; recognises that … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Ronald McDonald House Glasgow National Lottery Community Fund Grant 4 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates Ronald McDonald House Glasgow in Glasgow South West constituency on its award of a £9,686 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands that this funding will be used to provide new toys for children and to refurbish a bathroom to further support families with a home from … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Azhaf Ejaz Winner of Scottish Mathematical Challenge 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates Azhaf Ejaz from St Monica's Primary in Pollok on winning a gold medal in 2023’s Mathematical Challenge; further recognizes Azhaf's achievement in winning the coveted Scottish Mathematical Council Mug in the same competition; commends the Scottish Mathematical Council, which has organised the event for pupils since … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Bridgeton St Francis-In-The-East 150th anniversary 7 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Bridgeton St Francis-In-The-East church on its 150th anniversary; notes its contribution to communities in the east end of Glasgow since the church was built in 1873; appreciates the beautiful artwork contained in the church building, such as the two murals St. Francis by Pritchard, Glasgow School … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 25th Anniversary of the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 2 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford) That this House acknowledges the twenty-five-year anniversary of the opening of the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Uganda; notes the Sanctuary has become a leading organisation in chimpanzee-focused environmental conservation, achieving excellence in the area of care and welfare for chimpanzees and increased public awareness of … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Govan HELP National Lottery Community Fund Grant 4 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates Govan HELP based in the Glasgow South West constituency on its award of a £20,800 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands that this funding will be used to provide Govan Pantry with funds to purchase food for the next 12 months and to provide relief for … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary 2 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford) That this House celebrates the 40 year anniversary of the opening of the Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Essex; recognises that the Sanctuary lovingly provides a lifetime of help and care for horses, ponies, goats, sheep, donkeys and cats who have been subject to abuse, doing everything possible to give … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Spider Arts National Lottery Community Fund Grant 5 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates Spider Arts based in the Glasgow South West constituency on its award of a £9,980 National Lottery Community Fund grant; understands that this grant will be used to purchase a mobile art therapy bus to support children and young people experiencing emotional and mental health issues; … |
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Thursday 20th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Citizens Advice Living On Empty Report 15 signatures (Most recent: 18 Sep 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House expresses concern at research published by Citizens Advice in its Living on Empty report, which indicates that more than half the people whom Citizens Advice helps with debt cannot cover the basic cost of living, even after receiving expert advice; notes that the report outlines that essential … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 British-Hong Kong Armed Forces veterans 2 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford) That this House acknowledges the successful outcome of the campaign for the right of abode for former British-Hong Kong Armed Forces, with the establishment of a new British-Hong Kong Armed Forces Veterans Settlement route allowing British-Hong Kong ex-servicemen the right to live and work in the UK; believes that those … |
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Wednesday 19th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th September 2023 Memorial honouring Nobel Prize winner John Boyd Orr in West Kilbride 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House recognises the new memorial unveiled in West Kilbride, and funded by West Kilbride Civic Society, to honour the Nobel Peace Prize winner, John Boyd Orr, who attended West Kilbride Public School; is aware that John Boyd Orr won the Nobel Prize in 1949 for his scientific research … |
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Tuesday 28th February Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 4th September 2023 27 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House is deeply concerned about the acute hunger crisis in the East Africa region; notes that despite 36.4 million people in the Horn of Africa region suffering with hunger, the Government has cut humanitarian aid to less than a fifth of what it was in the financial year … |
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Tuesday 4th July Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2023 Palestinians facing persecution 58 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House recognises that the Palestinian people are under unprecedented attack; notes that the Israeli Government, one of the most right-wing in its history, has launched its biggest military incursion in the West Bank in two decades, is announcing thousands of new illegal settlements on a regular basis, continuing … |
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Tuesday 6th December Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2023 73 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House notes that 3.9 million children are growing up in poverty and that the cost of living crisis is estimated to push another 500,000 children into poverty; recognises that free school meals ensure millions of children get a hot, healthy meal each day, but that as millions of … |
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Wednesday 28th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd July 2023 Basque peace process and policy on prisoner dispersal 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House welcomes news of the end of the policy of prisoner dispersal applied to Basque politically motivated prisoners for over 30 years and that the remaining 156 prisoners are now held in jails in the Basque country; agrees that this is a positive step towards a lasting and … |
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Tuesday 6th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 19th June 2023 Anniversary of Tiananmen Square 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that 4 June 2023 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre; remembers those who died at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party as well as those who continue to face oppression by that Party; recognises the bravery and courage of those who protested … |
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Thursday 11th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 19th June 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly) This House is concerned at the increasing number of dog attacks and is alarmed that 13 people have been killed as a result of a dog attack since the start of 2022 and more have been seriously injured; notes that the cost to the NHS of dog bites has been … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 19th June 2023 Media freedoms in Hong Kong and the case of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily 13 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House welcomes the report recently published by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong on Media Freedom in Hong Kong: The Case of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily; laments the rapid deterioration of media freedom and human rights in Hong Kong since the introduction of the draconian … |
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Wednesday 12th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th June 2023 140th Anniversary of Our Lady and St Johns Parish Blackwood 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow) That this House notes the 140 year anniversary of Our Lady and St John's Church, Blackwood, built in 1880; recognises that the parish comprises two churches, St Mary’s in Larkhall and Our Lady and St John’s in Blackwood; further notes that the church has served the spiritual needs of communities … |
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Thursday 12th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 19th June 2023 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023) 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 … |
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Thursday 15th December Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta 36 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is deeply concerned by the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision to approve the eviction of Palestinians living in the Masafer Yatta region of the occupied West Bank to make room for Israeli military training; highlights that the demolitions and confiscations occurring in the occupied West Bank … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates the Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as the Big Meeting, on Saturday 8 July 2023; believes that the Durham Miners’ Gala is the greatest celebration of working-class solidarity in the world; recognises the contribution mineworkers have made to the working-class movement throughout history; recognises the contribution … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Support for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia 19 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Angela Eagle (Labour - Wallasey) That this House notes that the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) found that rape and crimes of sexual violence have been perpetrated on a staggering scale in the conflict in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and their allies in the Amhara militia and Fano, targeting … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 100 people; expresses concern that almost two-thirds of people with the condition, equating to almost half a million people in the UK, remain undiagnosed, running the risk of long term complications including neurological conditions, osteoporosis … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that this year’s Cystic Fibrosis Week takes place from 12 to 18 June; recognises that cystic fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting genetic condition affecting approximately 11,000 people in the UK; acknowledges that whilst research means the median age of death for someone with cystic fibrosis has … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire 35 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House marks with sadness the sixth anniversary of the terrible Grenfell Fire disaster; calls for urgent action from the Government to ensure all buildings are made safe by remedying fire safety defects irrespective of building type, height, tenure or any other characteristics so a disaster like this can … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 4) 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mostafa Mobasher, Donya Farhadi, Behzad Amadpour Samani, Neda Bayat, Mohamad Haji Rasoulpour, Bahman Maroufi, Arash Seyedmansouri, Sepideh Ghalandari, Heidar Azidm gheih Bashi, Zohreh Shamasi, Mehdi Karami Ashtiani, Setayesh Sharifinia, Sina Alishahi, Majidreza Tosparvar, Asra Panahi, Zahra Jalilian, Ghazal … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 3 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House joins celebrations on 21 June for International Yoga Day, adopted by the UN in 2015, supported by 177 countries; recalls that, in the words of Indian Prime Minister Modi, at a time when the world seeks peace, yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition, it … |
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Thursday 8th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd Llanymddyfri 2023, Urdd National Eisteddfod Llandovery 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) This House notes the remarkable success of the Urdd National Eisteddfod hosted by the town of Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; further notes that the Urdd Eisteddfod is the largest youth festival of its kind in Europe; congratulates the estimated 75,000 young people that took part in competitions across Wales during qualifying … |
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Wednesday 7th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty 66 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges … |
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Wednesday 7th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Allan Glen Rugby Club's first all-girls match 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates Allan Glen Rugby Club’s first all-girls rugby match; recognises the importance of sporting opportunities being open to all; and thanks Allan Glen Rugby Club for providing this opportunity for girls in Bishopbriggs to get involved with the sport at a competitive level. |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House supports Carers Week 2023, taking place from 5 to 11 June; notes this year’s theme of recognising and supporting carers in the community; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers provide care worth £445 million each day to their family, friends and neighbours who are disabled, ill or … |
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Tuesday 23rd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 40 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 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 … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Graeme Souness cross-Channel swim for epidermolysis bullosa 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that former footballer and manager Graeme Souness, aged 70, is taking part with five other volunteers in swimming the English Channel in an effort to raise over £1miilion to create greater awareness of the condition known as recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB) which, in many cases, … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Declaration on UN Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 25 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Angela Eagle (Labour - Wallasey) That this House notes the UN’s strong opposition to conflict-related sexual violence set out in resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888, 1960, 2106, 2331 and 2467 and its designation of 19 June 2023 as the Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict; welcomes the UK’s leadership role in the global … |
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Monday 12th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 HSBC and bank accounts in Hong Kong 7 signatures (Most recent: 27 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes reports that HSBC Bank has closed accounts of one of the few opposition parties remaining in Hong Kong, the League of Social Democrats, limiting the pro-democracy group from legitimate fundraising; finds this reprehensible following the same bank's backing of the Beijing Government's draconian measures to oppose … |
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Monday 23rd January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Disappearance of migrant children from asylum hotels 61 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) That this House notes concerning reports of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children disappearing from hotels; expresses concern for the welfare of these children; notes that several reports suggest that these children are being targeted and trafficked; further notes that in one example, 136 children went missing from one hotel in 18 months … |
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Tuesday 6th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Tom McKibbin and Porsche European Open 7 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes and celebrates the successes of Tom McKibbin, from Holywood Northern Ireland, aged 20, who has won the Porsche European Open in Germany on his maiden tour; congratulates the young man on holding his nerve to see off more experienced competition during the six way tie for … |
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Tuesday 6th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Celtic Football Club Scottish Cup wins 11 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club's men’s and women’s teams for each winning their respective Scottish Cup Finals; commends manager Ange Postecoglou and head coach Fran Alonso, as well as team captains Callum McGregor and Kelly Clark for their leadership of both teams; notes that the men’s team win … |
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Tuesday 6th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes with concern that rising numbers of people are unable to afford adequate clothing in the United Kingdom, that the demand for clothing banks has increased dramatically, that even despite the best efforts of clothing banks clothing deprivation is an hidden aspect of poverty in the United … |
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Tuesday 6th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Parliamentary Taxi and Private Hire Awards 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House commends all drivers from across the UK nominated in the 2023 Parliamentary Taxi and Private Hire Awards taking place on Tuesday 7 June, sponsored by the hon. Member for Cambridge, who established them in 2019 and have been supported then and since by FREENOW, the mobility app; … |
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Tuesday 6th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 3) 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Ramin Fatehi, Ramin Karami, Mohamad Abdolahi, Omid Hoseini, Farid Koravand, Mansour Ghorbani, Mohamad Javad Asadzadeh, Himan Aman, Yazdan Aghajani, Hamed Salahshor, Reza Dehboyed, Hamid Reza Nokhbeh Zaiem, and Shahriar Aadeli, by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Covid booster vaccinations in care homes 4 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West) That this House asks Public Health England without delay to offer Covid booster vaccinations to residents and staff in care homes, including St Bridget's (Leonard Cheshire) Care Home, Rustington; ran recognising the loss of care hours when there are avoidable covid outbreaks. |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 New Scots Leadership Programme 13 signatures (Most recent: 5 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates the graduates of the New Scots Leadership Programme; notes that during the 12-day programme, organised by the Social Enterprise Academy and the Scottish Refugee Council, participants acquired an ILM-accredited Certificate in Leadership, which also offers the opportunity to progress directly to a BA in Business and … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House notes that there are significant skills shortages across the economy; further notes that the Open University and British Chambers of Commerce Business Barometer Report 2022 found that 72 per cent of responding private, public and third-sector organisations said that skills shortages are causing increased workload on other … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House conveys condolences to the people of Odisha and the Republic of India following the tragedy of the railway collision in Odisha; pays tribute to the work of railway workers, the emergency services and all first responders in saving lives and securing the safety of those present; remembers … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Support for the Anti-Stigma Network 19 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises that people harmed by drug and alcohol use should be treated fairly, justly and with dignity; further recognises that they are, however, frequently dehumanised, marginalised and discriminated against; acknowledges that negative preconceptions and stereotypes present a major obstacle to people accessing harm-reduction and recovery services; welcomes … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Papers requested by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry 3 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House considers that a motion for an humble address should be debated that gives directions that there will be laid before this House all papers requested of His Majesty’s Government by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry for the the sole purpose of the Inquiry’s use and including any unredacted … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Targets for rooftop solar power 12 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West) That this House welcomes data released by the Countryside Charity showing that installing solar panels on new buildings and existing warehouse rooftops and other large constructions could provide at least 40-50 gigawatts of low carbon electricity, contributing more than half of the total national target of 70 gigawatts of solar … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Eritrea and the UN Human Rights Council 15 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House notes the publication on 17 May 2023 of an open letter, signed by 35 non-governmental and civil society organisations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Christian Solidarity Worldwide, addressed to Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in advance … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 St Roch’s Secondary School and the Institute of Engineering and Technology Faraday Challenge 11 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House congratulates the pupils from St Roch’s Secondary School in Royston Glasgow for coming top in the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday Challenge regional heats at Glasgow Airport, where they competed as real-life engineers for the day, researching, designing and building solutions to actual aviation-based engineering … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Blantyre Volunteer Group and funding for community transport 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House congratulates Blantyre Volunteer Group on being awarded £28,000 in funding; identifies that the group plays a key role in providing accessible transport and serving their community; notes that the group will use this money to provide transport to hospital patients, shoppers, children and community groups; commends Strathclyde … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Ann Nisbet and the 2023 Royal Incorporation of Architects award 8 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates Ann Nisbet on being named by the Royal Incorporation of Architects as a winner of their 2023 awards; commends the work of Ann and her studio on the design and creation of building within a ruin, which earned her this esteemed accolade; notes the dedication and … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Stephanie Thornton marathon for charity 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House commends Stephanie Thornton, from Blantyre, for running a marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support; notes that she raised a massive £785 for the charity; recognises the importance of Stephanie’s cause and the impact that cancer continues to have on so many families across the UK; commends Stephanie’s generosity, … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Rain or Shine South Lanarkshire 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House commends the work of Rain or Shine South Lanarkshire; notes that the social enterprise provides new and pre-loved children’s clothes, toys, books, maternity and nursery items to those in need; recognises the hard work of its owner, Paula, and her team in their efforts to support local … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Callum Tracey receives bravery award 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House commends Callum Tracey, from Blantyre, for his quick thinking and courage following his father, Kevin Hay, taking unwell; notes that five-year-old Callum was able to remain calm and alert emergency services to his father’s condition; rejoices as Callum’s father received support from emergency services and is recovering … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Seventh anniversary of Complexions Beauty Salon 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House congratulates Complexions Beauty Salon in Blantyre on celebrating their seventh anniversary on 30 May 2023; recognises the hard work, commitment and passion of the owners Emma and Lynn; notes that the business provides beauty treatments, a welcoming environment and stylish interior; and wishes the staff the very … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Calderwood Primary School summer fair 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House congratulates the parents, teachers, and pupils of Calderwood Primary School, in Rutherglen, on their triumphant summer fair; notes that the school was able to raise a massive £6,163 and that this will be used to fund school activities and equipment; thanks local businesses and community groups such … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Luton Town Football Club, winners of the EFL Championship Play-Off 2022-23 9 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Rachel Hopkins (Labour - Luton South and South Bedfordshire) That this House congratulates Luton Town Football Club on winning the English Football League Championship Play-Off Final and being promoted to the Premier League; celebrates the contribution and success of the players, manager Rob Edwards, club staff and club’s officials, including the Chairman, David Wilkinson, and Chief Executive, Gary Sweet; … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Drumsagard Football Club 2007s wins Lanarkshire League Cup 2 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House congratulates Drumsagard Football Club 2007s, from Cambuslang, on winning the Lanarkshire League cup; notes that this is the second consecutive year in which the club has won the cup; commends the team and coaches for their hard work; congratulates Jude Cummins and Jacob Jukes on scoring the … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Blantyre Foodbank and Scottish SPCA Pet Aid service 3 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West) That this House commends Blantyre Foodbank on joining the Scottish SPCA’s Pet Aid scheme; notes that through this scheme the foodbank will provide essential food and care supplies to pet owners struggling with the cost-of-living crisis; further notes that this will allow people to better take care of their beloved … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 James Stout and Sports Chaplaincy UK 3 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That the House congratulates James Stout, chaplain at Dunbar United, on climbing Ben Nevis in aid of Sports Chaplaincy UK, an organisation that offers pastoral help to anyone who in involved in sport, whether playing or in a committee; commends the fundraising efforts of the group for climbing the highest … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Gullane Tennis Club fundraising for Maggie's Centres 3 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House commends the efforts of ten tennis players from Gullane Tennis Club who will cycle more than 70 kilometres and take part in six hours of cardio tennis at six different East Lothian tennis clubs to raise money for Maggie's Centres; understands that the members hope to raise … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Jonathan Revell retirement as headteacher of Macmerry Primary School 3 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Jonathan Revell, headteacher at Macmerry Primary School in East Lothian, on his retirement from the role; understands that Jonathan has been the headteacher at Macmerry Primary School for the last four years, having previously served as the headteacher at Prestonpans Primary School between 2016 and 2019; … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 End Child Poverty Coalition All Kids Count campaign 53 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes the publication of the End Child Poverty Coalition’s local child poverty statistics; highlights that the statistics show that 29 per cent of 0 to 19 year-olds were living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22; commends the End Child Poverty Coalition for their campaign All Kids … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Ken Reid Plays and the See Sport Differently campaign 3 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Ken Reid from North Berwick on playing a key role for See Sport Differently, a campaign to make sport more accessible to people who are blind or partially sighted; notes that the See Sport Differently campaign was launched by the Royal National Institute if Blind People … |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th June 2023 University of Durham win on University Challenge 4 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House congratulates the team from Durham University on their victory on University Challenge this year; notes that this is the third time a team from Durham University has won the show; recognises the hard work of the team; and wishes them well for the future. |
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Monday 5th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023 30 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden) That this House recognises the life of Laura Nuttall; commends her positivity and hope she showed since her diagnosis with a glioblastoma in 2018; acknowledges that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the unmet need for brain tumours and accelerate the development of new treatment options and … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 22nd May 2023 Judicial review on miscarriages of justice between 1982 and 2016 10 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House notes the series of cases since the 1980s investigated by South Wales Police force that resulted in wrongful convictions; further notes the devastating impact that wrongful accusation and imprisonment can have on people subject to miscarriages of justice; expresses concern that many of the perpetrators of these … |
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Tuesday 16th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th May 2023 National Union of Journalists' proposed strike action in Northern Ireland 8 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House commends the National Union of Journalists for its planned strike action aimed at opposing cuts to jobs and programmes across the BBC in Northern Ireland; recognises the need to maintain local programming such as the Radio Foyle Breakfast show, which has been cut by BBC executives; further … |
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Tuesday 16th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th May 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates Christian Aid Week 2023, marked from 14 to 20 May 2023; notes that for over 75 years, they have stood together in solidarity with some of the world's most marginalised global neighbours of all different faiths; further notes the tremendous work undertaken in helping those in … |
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Tuesday 16th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 Potential merits of new legislation on mandatory corporate due diligence 41 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) This House welcomes the campaign for a new UK mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law in connection with supply chains; notes that more than 100,000 people in the UK have signed a petition asking the Government to hold business, finance and the public sector to account when they … |
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Monday 15th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 University and College Union marking boycott 31 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House notes that workers in higher education have endured over a decade of pay cuts, rising workloads, equality pay gaps and rampant casualisation; supports the recent industrial action that members of the University and College Union were forced to take in defence of pay and pensions; condemns plans … |
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Monday 15th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 Foster Care Fortnight, 15-28 May 2023 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) This House recognises the importance of foster care in providing loving and stable homes for children unable to live with their families; acknowledges the significant impact foster care has on the well-being and life opportunities of these children; supports Foster Care Fortnight between 15 and 28 May 2023, an initiative … |
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Thursday 11th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House notes that Monday 15 May 2023 marks 75 years since 750,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled from Palestine in what is now known as the Nakba; notes that there are now over five and a half million Palestinian refugees worldwide and supports these refugees' rights in line … |
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Wednesday 10th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 Food workers, prices and poverty 35 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House is shocked by the findings of the Foodworkers on the Breadline report published by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union based on a recent survey of members working in food manufacturing and retail; notes that, alarmingly, four in ten respondents reported having to skip meals for … |
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Tuesday 9th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House notes that the housing system is in crisis and that many consider local authority housing services to be at breaking point; further notes that, as a result, services that provide free housing legal advice are in overwhelming demand; also notes this is compounded by half of all … |
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Tuesday 9th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 17 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) This House notes that the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 came into force in April 2013, significantly limiting the scope and eligibility for legal aid; notes that the Westminster Commission on Legal Aid’s Inquiry in 2021 found that the public values legal aid as part of … |
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Tuesday 9th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House welcomes World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day on 19 May; understands that there are over 500,000 people in the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the two main forms of which are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis; appreciates the work of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s Early Diagnosis campaign, … |
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Tuesday 9th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 Potential merits of a Sudanese Family Scheme visa 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon) That this House calls for the creation of a Sudanese Family Scheme visa for Sudanese people affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan; notes civilians have become trapped in Khartoum without access to water, electricity, and access to food or medical care as the city is bombarded by rival factions; … |
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Monday 17th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 15th May 2023 Cost of using vehicles for work 115 signatures (Most recent: 7 Sep 2023)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 … |
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Wednesday 3rd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th May 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran 20 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House wishes to express its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani, Hossein Jazy, Hamid Saied Mozafari, Sayed Farhad Hoseini, Ali Basaki, Ezatolah Shahbazi, Nika Shakarami, Shirzad Ahmadinezad, Ebrahim Rigi, Masoumeh and Aida Rostami by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family and … |
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Wednesday 3rd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th May 2023 World Press Freedom Day and Julian Assange 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House appreciates that World Press Freedom Day is intended to honour the excellent work and risks taken by journalists throughout the world; notes that one internationally renowned journalist has completed four years in a maximum security prison in this country; recognises that Julian Assange faces extradition to the … |
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Wednesday 3rd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th May 2023 The International Christian Medical and Dental Association's Ukraine project 10 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the International Christian Medical And Dental Association (ICDMA) in providing vital medical aid to the people of Ukraine; notes the international office located in St Albans and the fantastic work undertaken by CEO Peter Saunders, logistics manager David Sawday and the wider team; congratulates the charity … |
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Wednesday 3rd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 5th May 2023 Bahrain’s sponsorship of the Royal Windsor Horse Show 18 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House expresses strong concern at Bahrain’s ongoing sponsorship of the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023, to which the King of Bahrain has been a regular visitor since 2012, despite the Kingdom's appalling human rights record under his rule; notes the ongoing detention of hundreds of political prisoners, with … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th May 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 11 May 2023) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That the House congratulates the University of St Andrews on their recent success in the annual Tennis Scotland awards; understands that the university was awarded the University of the Year title for the second time; notes that the award follows what has been described as a stellar season for the … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes that 2023 represents the thirtieth anniversary of the proclamation of an international day of press freedom; recognises the importance of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023; further notes that the day allows citizens to commemorate journalists who have lost their lives and reminds citizens … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 Firefighters Memorial Day 2023 30 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House joins with firefighters across the UK to mark Firefighters Memorial Day, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including firefighter Barry Martin who was critically injured whilst tackling a fire in Edinburgh in January 2023 … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 Freedom of expression and use of counter-terrorism powers (No. 2) 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 May 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is extremely concerned about Ernest Moret, foreign rights manager of French publisher La Fabrique who, whilst en route to the London Book Fair, was arrested by British Police under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act on suspicion of having participated in recent protests against pension reforms in … |
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Tuesday 25th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property rights for creative workers 12 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House acknowledges the cultural and economic importance of the UK’s world-leading creative industry; notes that Intellectual Property rights protect the integrity of original work and provide a revenue stream for creative workers through licensing; believes that creative workers should be able to retain copyright protections over their work … |
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Monday 24th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North) That this House supports MS awareness week, which takes place between 24 and 30 April; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, Overcoming MS, Shift.ms, MS-UK, MS National Therapy Centres and MS Together are working together to raise awareness of the realities of living with MS, a progressive neurological condition … |
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Monday 24th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 39 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House expresses deep concern at the failure of the Government’s Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) scheme, introduced as an alternative form of photo voter ID for those who do not hold an accepted form of ID under the Voter ID requirements as per the Election Act 2022, and the … |
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Tuesday 8th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 Trophy hunting import and exports 72 signatures (Most recent: 2 May 2023)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 … |
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Monday 30th January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Epilepsy Scotland survey launch 10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)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, … |
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Monday 7th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal 57 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)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 … |
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Thursday 27th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 East Lothian Open tennis competition 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 May 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates the East Lothian Open tennis competition on winning Tennis Scotland's Competition of the Year Award; understands that the competition, held in North Berwick Tennis Club, hosted a variety of events which saw more than 400 people take part in total this year; notes that the Tennis … |
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Tuesday 25th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Bahrain Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visit to the UK 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House strongly condemns the visit by Bahraini Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to the UK in April 2023; regrets that he was conducting meetings with high-level officials including the Home Secretary and a minister at the Foreign Office as such meetings seriously undermine the … |
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Tuesday 25th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes the recently published pay remit guidance for the civil service for 2023 to 2024 which has been set at a average of 4.5 per cent across Government departments following an insulting imposed pay award of two per cent for 2022 to 2023; observes that departments have … |
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Monday 17th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 Ben Gentil, East Lothian Young Musician of the Year 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Ben Gentil on being crowned East Lothian's Young Musician of the Year in a countywide competition in March 2023; understands that 25 soloists from seven different schools performed in recitals at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington, and that 13 of those were asked to return … |
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Monday 17th April Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 Retirement of Malcolm Quinn after 50 years at Henderson Grass Machinery 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Malcolm Quinn on his retirement after working for 50 years at Henderson Grass Machinery in Haddington, East Lothian; recognises that Malcolm joined the company as a teenager and worked as a parts assistant; understands that Malcolm is a keen runner and will likely be spending his … |
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Monday 27th March Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 DadsWork, National Lottery funding 5 signatures (Most recent: 11 May 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates DadsWork in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £165,350 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver their project supporting fathers and male carers in Prestonpans and surrounding areas in East Lothian; notes that services include an … |
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Monday 27th March Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 First Step Community Project, National Lottery funding 3 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates First Step Community Project in Musselburgh on receiving a grant of £100,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a family support service in Musselburgh and the surrounding areas, supporting parents and young families through outreach, counselling … |
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Wednesday 8th March Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 City of Dunfermline driving test centre 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House acknowledges the contribution of the Vine Centre to Dunfermline and West Fife, as they facilitate driving tests at their premises for three days a week following DVSA closure of a full time Dunfermline driving test centre; further acknowledges the need for a full time driving test centre … |
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Tuesday 7th February Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 Athelstaneford Parish Hall, National Lottery funding 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Athelstaneford Parish Hall in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £7,450 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will be used to create a warm café for Athelstaneford residents and the surrounding areas; notes that the group will also support the Knit … |
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Tuesday 7th February Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 Honest Toun's Association, National Lottery funding 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Honest Toun's Association in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £9,346 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will be used to hold the Musselburgh Festival week in July 2023; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with the running of … |
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Tuesday 7th February Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 East Lothian Roots and Fruits, National Lottery funding 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates East Lothian Roots and Fruits on receiving a grant of £9,666 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to cover staff costs to extend the service they provide in their rural community shop and enable them to extend volunteer … |
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Wednesday 1st February Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) 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, … |
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Wednesday 25th January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 East Lothian schools awarded anti-racism grants 3 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House congratulates Ross High School in Tranent and Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans on being awarded over £50,000 collectively to support part of the 2022-23 School Library Improvement Fund; understands that the funds are administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council, on behalf of the Scottish … |
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Thursday 1st December Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Charlotte Craig and Impact Arts 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House warmly congratulates Charlotte Craig from Impact Arts on winning the Self-Management through Arts Award at the Self-Management Awards 2022, a ceremony hosted by ALLIANCE Scotland; notes this award is a recognition of Charlotte’s accomplishments and hard work at the Craft Café in Govan; recognises the Craft Café … |
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Thursday 1st December Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House supports Unite members taking industrial action at Shelter; stands with these workers based at offices across the country in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Blackburn, Merseyside, Manchester, Sheffield Hub and North Bank, Birmingham, Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Norwich, Hackney and London Old Street; is concerned by Shelter’s imposition … |
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Thursday 1st December Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Hearing Diagnostics and detection of hearing loss 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House welcomes the development by Scottish based enterprise Hearing Diagnostics of their innovative product, Audimetroid, which gives a more accurate and cost effective solution to the early detection of hearing loss; further welcomes the additional support and financing to the company by investment syndicate Archangels and Scottish Enterprise; … |
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Monday 28th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Turkish airstrikes against Kurds in Syria 14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) This House notes with concern the intensive Turkish air assault that has hit Kurdish majority towns across north and northeast Syria which began at midnight on 19 November 2022, reportedly having killed 13 civilians and injuring many others; further notes that basic civilian infrastructure was being targeted in those strikes; … |
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Thursday 17th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Co-Op Funeral Care and Unite Members Industrial Action 24 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House shows solidarity with Unite members working at Co-Op Funeral Care in Glasgow who are currently taking industrial action over pay; understands the context of the cost of living crisis with rising food costs, energy bills and inflation at a 41 year high; notes that the Retail Price … |
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Tuesday 15th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Outsourcing at University College London 18 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its support for the members of Internation Workers Great Britain taking industrial action to demand that University College London (UCL) ends the outsourcing of its services which has resulted in low pay and insecure work lack of management accountability associated with bullying and abuse; further notes … |
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Tuesday 15th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 17 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber) This House notes with sadness the passing of Jimmy O’Rourke at the age of 76 at his home in Edinburgh; recalls that Jimmy became the youngest ever player to play for Hibernian aged 16 years and 85 days in 1962, a record that stood until 2004; further recalls that he … |
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Monday 14th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House congratulates Derry City Football Club for its 4-0 win against Shelbourne F.C. in the Football Association of Ireland Senior Challenge Cup, securing its sixth win in the competition and winning by the largest-ever goal margin; recognises the immense contribution of all the players, their manager Ruaidhri Higgins, … |
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Tuesday 15th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 International Children's Games, South Lanarkshire 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow) That this House celebrates the incredible performance of Team South Lanarkshire at the International Children’s 2022 Games in Coventry; notes that the squad won gold in two events and also a silver medal, achieving many more personal bests for the individual athletes participating; also notes that in each sport they … |
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Monday 14th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Cystic fibrosis and mental health provision 17 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow) That this House recognises the vital importance of psychosocial professionals in supporting those with long term health conditions including cystic fibrosis (CF) with their mental health and wellbeing, alongside providing support in employment or education; believes that everyone with CF who requires it should have access to a CF specialist … |
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Wednesday 9th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) 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 … |
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Tuesday 8th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House recognises how poor payment practices impact on small to medium sized businesses; notes that late payments of invoices beyond 30 days can make or break an SME in terms of the knock on effect on payment of staff, paying suppliers, operating costs and servicing debt, not to … |
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Thursday 3rd November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 25th anniversary of Myeloma UK 28 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House extends its congratulations to Myeloma UK staff, volunteers and supporters as the organisation celebrates its 25th anniversary this year; recognises that over the last 25 years the charity has helped to transform lives through investing nearly £19 million into myeloma research; acknowledges that they have answered more … |
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Tuesday 1st November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Domestic abuse and coercive behaviour education 16 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the importance of the survivor-led “Make It Mandatory campaign” backed by the domestic violence charity Refuge; gives special thanks to survivors, particularly founder Faustine Petron and her team, for their tireless campaigning efforts to prevent domestic abuse amongst young people through education; notes with concern that … |
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Tuesday 1st November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 St Andrew's High School, Coatbridge and UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School Award 27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)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 … |
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Tuesday 25th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy 18 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises that women’s health has never been more in the news, especially concerning the problems with women accessing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs; notes that despite a new health strategy there remain fundamental differences between the way that men and women are treated in the NHS; further … |
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Tuesday 25th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th April 2023 Derry City's Halloween Festival 2022 6 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House recognises the contribution of the Derry Halloween Festival to the life and economy of Derry City; notes the globally renowned annual celebrations across the city have grown from strength to strength, with the original festival beginning over 35 years ago drawing on Derry’s rich mythical, creative, and … |
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Tuesday 25th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House believes that privatisation of the NHS has failed, it has led to a crisis in the NHS with higher waiting lists, decisions made on cost not health needs, has led to billions of pounds being taken by private profit making companies at the expense of services; further … |
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Tuesday 25th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 90th anniversary of Donaghadee Male Voice Choir 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes and celebrates the 90th anniversary of Donaghadee Male Voice Choir; further notes the founding of the Choir in 1932 and that it is the oldest male choir in Northern Ireland; underlines its popularity with over 50 members and its large repertoire which includes church music, show … |
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Thursday 20th October Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 Detainment of Brian Glendinning in Iraq 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House recognises the plight of my constituent, Mr Brian Glendinning, who is currently detained in jail in Iraq where police, acting on an Interpol Red Notice, are holding him awaiting extradition proceedings to Qatar; further recognises that Mr Glendinning could face a jail sentence for what is understood … |
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Wednesday 29th June Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 OECD recommendations for SME and entrepreneurship policy 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House welcomes the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD’s) recently published recommendations for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship policies; notes these include co-ordinating and aligning policies across Government to support SMEs and entrepreneurs, encouraging the adoption of digital technologies to improve business’ resilience, and improving … |
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Wednesday 25th May Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 28th April 2023 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House notes the recent decision of the UN General Assembly to adopt a resolution from the government of Sri Lanka to recognise March 1st as World Seagrass Day; welcomes this initiative as an opportunity to raise awareness of seagrass restoration and to highlight the importance of promoting action … |
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Thursday 30th March Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2023 Pension entitlement for women born in the 1950s 61 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House notes with great concern that women born in the 1950s have been found to have been subjected to direct discrimination and maladministration as a consequence of having their entitlement to receive their state pensions at 65 revoked; further notes that 3.8 million women have been adversely affected … |
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Monday 6th March Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Friday 21st April 2023 118 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jul 2023) 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 … |
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Monday 30th January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 Support for the hospice sector 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House applauds the excellent end of life care and support provided by hospices across the UK to 300,000 people and their families every year; is concerned by the financial strain placed upon hospices due to the soaring costs of energy which places around £100m of additional costs a … |
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Thursday 12th January Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 41 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises that there is often a significant income gap between disabled and non-disabled people; further recognises that disabled people are being hit hard by the current cost of living crisis and are much more likely to struggle to heat their homes and cut back on food over … |
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Tuesday 15th November Neale Hanvey signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 Social tariff for domestic energy use 17 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) That this House believes in protections for low income, vulnerable and fuel poor households; notes that even with the current price cap in place there has been a 139 per cent increase in a year on the average bill; recognises that as a result there are now 6.7 million households … |
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Dalgety Bay: Radioactive Contamination and Remediation Works
7 speeches (2,355 words) Tuesday 18th April 2023 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Defence Mentions: 1: Caroline Nokes (CON - Romsey and Southampton North) Before I call Neale Hanvey to move the motion and the Minister to respond, I remind Members that there - Link to Speech 2: Alex Chalk (CON - Cheltenham) Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath (Neale Hanvey) on securing this important and constructive debate - Link to Speech |
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Saturday 16th December 2023
Constitution Directorate Source Page: Correspondence in relation to offshore wind: FOI release Document: FOI - 202300344494 - Information release (PDF) Found: Neale Hanvey MP has secured the opportunity to introduce the Scotland (Self Determination) Bill in the |
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Thursday 26th August 2021
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Communication between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP: FOI release Document: Communication between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP: FOI release (webpage) Found: Communication between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP: FOI release |
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Thursday 1st October 2020
People Directorate Source Page: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2020 Document: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2020 (Excel) Found: 15 00:00:00MeetingTeleconference Chief ConstablePolicing2020-06-17 00:00:00MeetingPhone call - Neale Hanvey |