Information between 16th May 2022 - 9th February 2025
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Monday 6th January Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th January 2025 Posthumous Victoria Cross for Blair Paddy Mayne 11 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House remembers the heroic endeavours of Blair Mayne; believes that these should be acknowledged through the award of a posthumous Victoria Cross; notes that Blair, known as Paddy, Mayne was a native of Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford and that he was a legendary member and officer … |
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Monday 9th December Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 175th anniversary of St Mary Immaculate Church 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates St Mary Immaculate Church in Pollokshaws on its 175th anniversary; notes that a special celebratory mass is taking place on Monday 9 December 2024, led by Archbishop William Nolan; recognises the importance of the church to the local community; and wishes the church and its congregation … |
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Monday 9th December Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 Celebrating the service of local councillors 6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire) That this House believes that local councillors are the unsung heroes of our democracy; notes our thanks to the ordinary people who work for too little reward or recognition to fix things and represent local people; and congratulates in particular Councillors Betty Cunningham and Katie Pragnell of East Renfrewshire for … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 University of St Andrews cost of living and sustainability initiatives 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the achievement of the University of St Andrews working in partnership with bus operators Stagecoach East Scotland and Moffat & Williamson to deliver a 75% travel discount for students and staff as a cost of living support measure over the last two years; recognises that this … |
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Friday 6th December Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 SCIAF's Real Gifts Campaign 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House welcomes the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s (SCIAF) 2024 Real Gifts campaign ahead of the festive season; notes the generosity of the Scottish public in directly supporting families and communities around the world living in poverty by giving ethical gifts during the festive season; welcomes the work … |
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Friday 6th December Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 50 years of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper 4 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper, a charity which records local newspapers to bring local news to the visually impaired in the district; notes that the organisation was originally founded in 1974 by two local residents, Ray and Meg Bousfield; further … |
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Monday 2nd December Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 Colin S Macleod's 1000-mile swim 7 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Torcuil Crichton (Labour - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House congratulates Mr Colin S Macleod, long distance swimmer and charity fundraiser, on completing his 1000-mile, Land's End to Shetland swimming challenge by repeatedly and relentlessly traversing the mile-length of the Braighe isthmus on the Isle of Lewis on the Minch and Broadway sides in all weathers during … |
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Thursday 21st November Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th November 2024 Louis the Pittencrieff Park peacock 5 signatures (Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar) That this House acknowledges the untimely death of King Louis, one of the famous peacocks of Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park; applauds the hard work of the volunteers who care for the city’s peacocks and thanks each and every one of them for their generosity of spirit and their kindness in ensuring … |
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Monday 11th November Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024 Alan Sayers and the Falkirk Business Improvement District 5 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House recognises the immense work of Business Improvement Districts (BID) across the country and thanks the Falkirk Business Improvement District for their work on behalf of Falkirk town centre businesses; congratulates Alan Sayers for winning an award for being a High Street Hero; and agrees with Falkirk BID … |
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Tuesday 19th November Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024 Ocean Oarsmen’s Atlantic Rowing Challenge 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House commends Ben and Harry, known as the Ocean Oarsmen, for their extraordinary commitment in undertaking the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise £50,000 for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice, a cause that provides essential support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families; recognises … |
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Tuesday 19th November Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House congratulates Bede’s Helping Hands, a food bank in Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency on receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the brilliant efforts of all their volunteers; praises the incredibly important work they do; acknowledges the massive difference they make for so many; and notes … |
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Wednesday 20th November Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 27 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill) That this House congratulates the Bellshill Athletic Boys and Girls Football Academy on being awarded an Scottish Football Association (SFA) Gold Quality Mark; understands that the Gold Quality Mark was designed by the SFA to recognise best practice from member clubs and teams and that the Quality Mark Award Scheme … |
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Monday 4th November Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife) That this House understands that a new play by Knights Theatre about the life of Jennie Lee will premiere at the Lochgelly Centre on 1 November 2024, with performances also on 2 November, before moving to Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall for further performances; further understands that an Open University exhibition about … |
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Monday 4th November Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024 10th Annual Diwali Celebration in Edinburgh 5 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House commends the efforts of the Edinburgh Diwali Committee, volunteers, and community members who dedicated countless hours for a successful 10th Annual Diwali Celebration held in Edinburgh on 3rd November 2024; notes that this significant milestone marked a decade of promoting cultural awareness, inclusion, and unity through one … |
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Monday 28th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024 30th anniversary of West Lothian 50+ Network 9 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the West Lothian 50+ Network; notes their goal to make the rest of life, the best of life; thanks the volunteers who have achieved 30 years of community activities and events; commends the efforts of the current committee in arranging activities and … |
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Monday 28th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024 120th anniversary of Balbardie Primary School 8 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House recognises the 120th anniversary of the primary school’s central role in educational, social and cultural life in Bathgate; further recognises Balbardie Primary School as a great source of history, pride, success and inspiration for the town of Bathgate; notes the impressive architectural prominence of the Balbardie Primary … |
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Monday 28th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024 Prize-winning Bennie Museum Weavers 9 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House congratulates the Bennie Museum Weavers on winning first place at the Royal Highland Show 2024; congratulates the efforts of the Bennie Museum Weavers producing their own high-quality tweed and mastering their craft; recognises the skilled technical knowledge involved in their craft; thanks the Bennie Museum Weavers for … |
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Monday 28th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024 Deputy Lieutenant Eunice Simpson and West Lothian African Women’s Network 10 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House recognises the hard work and vision of Eunice Simpson and the West Lothian African Women’s Network; congratulates Eunice Simpson on her appointment as Deputy Lieutenant of West Lothian; recognises the appointment as ground-breaking with Eunice Simpson as the first black person to hold this title; congratulates the … |
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Tuesday 29th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North) That this House celebrates the launch of Scotland Beyond Net Zero’s (SBNZ) inaugural phase of seed funding for projects tackling climate change; further celebrates the effort of Scotland’s higher education Institutions in collaborating to use their research and development strengths to accelerate net zero targets; recognises the unique role of … |
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Monday 28th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024 360th anniversary of the Royal Marines 19 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting force; thanks all Royal Marines officers, commandos and reservists who have risked their lives to defend our values; and pays … |
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Monday 28th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 12 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the retirement of Johnnie Walker, after 58 years of radio; highlights his show on BBC Radio 2, Sounds of the 70s, a much loved programme enjoyed by so many across Northern Ireland; further notes that his final show contained messages from his wife Tiggy and Sir … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024 75th anniversary of Tayport Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society 3 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tayport Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society (TADMS); recognises that the existing society was founded in 1949 by two local men, Bill Wedderspoon and Harry Clark, but has roots dating back to the 1870s; congratulates TADMS on having staged 117 productions to date … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House notes that Glasgow will celebrate the city’s 850th birthday in 2025; recognises that this is a significant milestone for the city which will mark the anniversary of Glasgow becoming a burgh; acknowledges the preparations that are underway to mark this special year and harness the opportunities it … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Kilmarnock FC prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition 10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Lillian Jones (Labour - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on winning the Satellite Memorial with gardens prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition; and thanks to Kilmarnock's branch of the British Royal Legion Scotland and club Ambassador Raymond Montgomerie for their contribution. |
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Monday 21st October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 30th anniversary of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum and Dusherra Festival 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and commends the forum for its tireless dedication to promoting and preserving Indian arts and culture in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that SIAF celebrated this milestone with a highly successful Dusherra festival … |
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Monday 21st October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 150 years of Bellshill Central Parish Church 4 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill) That this House congratulates Bellshill Central Parish Church during its year of celebration to commemorate its 150th anniversary; understands that although Bellshill Central Parish Church was formed from a union of the Bellshill Macdonald Memorial and Bellshill Orbiston churches a decade ago, its congregation dates from 1873; notes that the … |
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Wednesday 16th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st October 2024 Death of Lord Leitch of Oakley 10 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar) That this House notes with sadness the death of the Lord Leitch of Oakley; remembers that he grew up in a council house in Oakley in West Fife; recalls his success in setting up successful technology businesses employing thousands; believes he leaves a lasting legacy of public service and business … |
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Thursday 10th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2024) Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar) That this House congratulates the workforce at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife on the occasion of the steel-cutting of the third Type 31 Frigate, HMS Formidable, which is being constructed at the site; welcomes the progress underway on HMS Venturer and HMS Active as the fastest undertaken from concept to … |
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Monday 14th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024 Celebrating the life of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM 20 signatures (Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance; recognises that with the passing of each Holocaust survivor, it feels as though another thread … |
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Friday 4th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th October 2024 15th anniversary of the Include Me 2 Club 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the Include Me 2 Club on the occasion of their fifteenth anniversary; commends the Club on their work to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or abilities is treated fairly and given the chance to achieve their dreams; thanks the staff and volunteers of the club, … |
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Monday 7th October Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Parkrun, which was founded in 2004 in Bushy Park, London, and now operates in 20 countries with millions of participants worldwide, encouraging physical activity, community spirit, and inclusivity, providing free, weekly, timed 5k events that are accessible to all regardless of age, … |
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Monday 29th July Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2024) Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, leading his country to Davis Cup success and achieving the world No 1 ranking; recognises that … |